Ian McIntosh
@gorbalsian.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 Wants include: More bridges/ tunnels/ train lines/ cycle lanes/ less street clutter…& to live in a normal, independent country. 🏴
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Remember, kids
If you join a union you can tell Sharon to fuck right off
If you join a union you can tell Sharon to fuck right off
January 31, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Remember, kids
If you join a union you can tell Sharon to fuck right off
If you join a union you can tell Sharon to fuck right off
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genuinely feels like the Daily Record trying to get Angela Constance killed
January 30, 2026 at 10:27 AM
genuinely feels like the Daily Record trying to get Angela Constance killed
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I genuinely don't know what to say about this stuff anymore. It's deliberate disinformation. There can be no other explanation.
This is a disgracefully dishonest headline from the BBC. Its motivation can only be deliberately to mislead the public about who lost the case.
January 29, 2026 at 12:33 PM
I genuinely don't know what to say about this stuff anymore. It's deliberate disinformation. There can be no other explanation.
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The High Court has blocked a legal challenge from transphobic group Sex Matters, siding with thousands of swimmers who fought to keep the ponds inclusive
goodlawproject.org/hampstead-he...
goodlawproject.org/hampstead-he...
Hampstead Heath Ponds to remain inclusive
The High Court has blocked a legal challenge from transphobic group Sex Matters, siding with thousands of swimmers who fought to keep the ponds inclusive
goodlawproject.org
January 29, 2026 at 12:05 PM
The High Court has blocked a legal challenge from transphobic group Sex Matters, siding with thousands of swimmers who fought to keep the ponds inclusive
goodlawproject.org/hampstead-he...
goodlawproject.org/hampstead-he...
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Swift bricks to be installed in all new buildings in Scotland after Holyrood backs ruling
Swift bricks to be installed in all new buildings in Scotland after Holyrood backs ruling
Rest of UK has so far resisted calls to make it mandatory for developers to install bricks that provide nesting for swifts and other endangered birds
Swift bricks will be installed in all new buildings in Scotland after the Scottish parliament voted in favour of a law to help endangered cavity-nesting birds.
The Scottish government and MSPs across the parties backed an amendment by Scottish Green Mark Ruskell to make swift bricks mandatory for all new dwellings “where reasonably practical and appropriate”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Swift bricks to be installed in all new buildings in Scotland after Holyrood backs ruling
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A quiet reminder: When the allies liberated the concentration camps, many of the Gay people who were imprisoned were not set free.
January 28, 2026 at 10:47 AM
A quiet reminder: When the allies liberated the concentration camps, many of the Gay people who were imprisoned were not set free.
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The New World asked me to speak to some British trans women about what life has been like for them over the past few years - here's what they had to say, in their own words: www.thenewworld.co.uk/marie-le-con...
January 21, 2026 at 9:38 AM
The New World asked me to speak to some British trans women about what life has been like for them over the past few years - here's what they had to say, in their own words: www.thenewworld.co.uk/marie-le-con...
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Well worth a listen from Canadian PM Mark Carney at Davos summit.
January 21, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Well worth a listen from Canadian PM Mark Carney at Davos summit.
😳 ‘The Union Flag has no official status in Northern Ireland nor any other part of the United Kingdom.’ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Commonwealth Games: Northern Ireland team chief still seeking guidance on flag
There have been suggestions in recent years that the Ulster Banner should no longer be used to represent NI athletes.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 8:03 PM
😳 ‘The Union Flag has no official status in Northern Ireland nor any other part of the United Kingdom.’ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Priceless.
January 12, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Priceless.
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So you’re telling me that Wes Streeting shouting at the unions isn’t the best way to handle these situations? Very surprising.
BREAKING: Resident doctors have called off proposed strike action across Scotland
Union members have been recommended to accept a two-year pay deal offered by the Scottish Government
Union members have been recommended to accept a two-year pay deal offered by the Scottish Government
January 9, 2026 at 12:14 PM
So you’re telling me that Wes Streeting shouting at the unions isn’t the best way to handle these situations? Very surprising.
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Thoughts and prayers to the ICE killer who is recovering in hospital from not being run over by anyone.
January 8, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Thoughts and prayers to the ICE killer who is recovering in hospital from not being run over by anyone.
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Come for the chart of shifting party support, stay for the fury at the fact we're going to have one of the most consequential Scottish (and definitely most consequential Welsh) elections since devolution, yet the Westminster media can't stop speculating about PM Farage in 2029 long enough to care.
December 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Come for the chart of shifting party support, stay for the fury at the fact we're going to have one of the most consequential Scottish (and definitely most consequential Welsh) elections since devolution, yet the Westminster media can't stop speculating about PM Farage in 2029 long enough to care.
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SMRs
‘Anas Sarwar challenges SNP to support nuclear power to ‘end reliance on dictators like Putin.’
But, it emerges that SMRs require a richer blend of uranium fuel and Putin’s Russia has a complete monopoly on the commercial production of that.
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/29/t...
‘Anas Sarwar challenges SNP to support nuclear power to ‘end reliance on dictators like Putin.’
But, it emerges that SMRs require a richer blend of uranium fuel and Putin’s Russia has a complete monopoly on the commercial production of that.
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/29/t...
The Final Word on Labour’s Flawed and Dangerous Nuclear Energy Plans
Visit the post for more.
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
December 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
SMRs
‘Anas Sarwar challenges SNP to support nuclear power to ‘end reliance on dictators like Putin.’
But, it emerges that SMRs require a richer blend of uranium fuel and Putin’s Russia has a complete monopoly on the commercial production of that.
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/29/t...
‘Anas Sarwar challenges SNP to support nuclear power to ‘end reliance on dictators like Putin.’
But, it emerges that SMRs require a richer blend of uranium fuel and Putin’s Russia has a complete monopoly on the commercial production of that.
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/29/t...
Not often (never?) that I whole hardheartedly agree with Anas Sarwar, but here I'd say. Gawn yersel' & well done Anas!)
December 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Not often (never?) that I whole hardheartedly agree with Anas Sarwar, but here I'd say. Gawn yersel' & well done Anas!)
Every. Single. Word.👏
Stephen Flynn criticises Nigel Farage from attacking children who speak more than one language #BBCQT
"A man who aspires to be PM of these isle would pick a fight with school kids, would hold school kids up as an object to beat, absolutely repulses me and it should repulse all of you as well"
"A man who aspires to be PM of these isle would pick a fight with school kids, would hold school kids up as an object to beat, absolutely repulses me and it should repulse all of you as well"
December 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Every. Single. Word.👏
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"Mike's on his phone, Mike couldn't care less. It makes me want to cry"
Ooof.
Representative from Covid bereaved families group calls out Welsh Labour politician for being on his phone "all the way through" their discussion about Covid response in Wales.
More in today's newsletter (see comments)
Ooof.
Representative from Covid bereaved families group calls out Welsh Labour politician for being on his phone "all the way through" their discussion about Covid response in Wales.
More in today's newsletter (see comments)
December 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
"Mike's on his phone, Mike couldn't care less. It makes me want to cry"
Ooof.
Representative from Covid bereaved families group calls out Welsh Labour politician for being on his phone "all the way through" their discussion about Covid response in Wales.
More in today's newsletter (see comments)
Ooof.
Representative from Covid bereaved families group calls out Welsh Labour politician for being on his phone "all the way through" their discussion about Covid response in Wales.
More in today's newsletter (see comments)
I don’t like whisky, but this is just delicious, upbeat & fabulous! youtu.be/LWT1tPE7BFQ?...
Whisky Mouth
YouTube video by Scottish Chamber Orchestra
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 9:24 AM
I don’t like whisky, but this is just delicious, upbeat & fabulous! youtu.be/LWT1tPE7BFQ?...
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I don't disagree but would have more sympathy if Labour hadn't joined with the Tories & LibDems in helping the BBC in Scotland do exactly the same to SNP/ScotGov for the last 17 years. 🏴
The attacks on Labour from BBC News are now so relentless, day after day, minute after minute, putting headline negativity on absolutely anything they say, or do.
Are they now the official opposition?
Are they now the official opposition?
November 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I don't disagree but would have more sympathy if Labour hadn't joined with the Tories & LibDems in helping the BBC in Scotland do exactly the same to SNP/ScotGov for the last 17 years. 🏴
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This is exactly what the recent Trump-BBC 'scandal' was designed to achieve. The BBC is now self-censoring criticisms of Trump in the name of "impartiality"
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
This is exactly what the recent Trump-BBC 'scandal' was designed to achieve. The BBC is now self-censoring criticisms of Trump in the name of "impartiality"
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I don't use the word lightly, but this is really just evil isn't it. "Your identity makes us uncomfortable so be gone from public spaces." Fuck off.
November 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
I don't use the word lightly, but this is really just evil isn't it. "Your identity makes us uncomfortable so be gone from public spaces." Fuck off.
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"I earned a Bronze Star for my leadership under fire. When I was promoted to major, one of my supervisors wrote that there was 'no limit' to my potential in the Army.
"I am being forced out of the Army solely because I'm transgender." 👇
𝘐𝘯 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘜𝘚𝘈 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺
"I am being forced out of the Army solely because I'm transgender." 👇
𝘐𝘯 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘜𝘚𝘈 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺
November 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
"I earned a Bronze Star for my leadership under fire. When I was promoted to major, one of my supervisors wrote that there was 'no limit' to my potential in the Army.
"I am being forced out of the Army solely because I'm transgender." 👇
𝘐𝘯 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘜𝘚𝘈 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺
"I am being forced out of the Army solely because I'm transgender." 👇
𝘐𝘯 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘜𝘚𝘈 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺
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This is a new low from a govt plumbing the depths of performative cruelty in hopes that the public won’t notice they have no answers to the real issues facing this country
A sensible, humane govt would focus on safe routes to prevent people making dangerous small boat crossings
A sensible, humane govt would focus on safe routes to prevent people making dangerous small boat crossings
November 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
This is a new low from a govt plumbing the depths of performative cruelty in hopes that the public won’t notice they have no answers to the real issues facing this country
A sensible, humane govt would focus on safe routes to prevent people making dangerous small boat crossings
A sensible, humane govt would focus on safe routes to prevent people making dangerous small boat crossings
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I just want a government that is morally *better* than this.
People arriving here by small boat are desperate, often traumatised. Latest figures are 68% of boat arrivals granted asylum (see link)
The idea of the govt stripping people of their valuables & then hawking it off literally makes me sick to my stomach
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/br...
The idea of the govt stripping people of their valuables & then hawking it off literally makes me sick to my stomach
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/br...
Confiscating jewellery from survivors of a war zone makes you look like a fucking Nazi. And the obscene thing is, that is the intention. It's there to look appropriately harsh. Indecent. Filthy. A moral stain. And no-one of good character would have ever proposed such a thing in the first place.
November 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I just want a government that is morally *better* than this.