Langspoon 🏴
@langspoon.bsky.social
Retired. Cyclist, curler. Support independence for Scotland.
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Scotland is an energy-rich nation being treated as an energy cash cow. The UK system is built to protect investors’ returns and to funnel Scotland’s cheap power south while Scots customers are charged more to access the grid that carries their own energy.
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Scotland needs independence to channel its energy
www.believeinscotland.org
December 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Scotland is an energy-rich nation being treated as an energy cash cow. The UK system is built to protect investors’ returns and to funnel Scotland’s cheap power south while Scots customers are charged more to access the grid that carries their own energy.
www.believeinscotland.org/scotland_nee...
www.believeinscotland.org/scotland_nee...
Excellent as always from the Dug.
Starmer's dangerous stupidity in pandering to the far right means he may prove to become the unwitting midwife of Scottish independence.
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The dangerous stupidity of Keir Starmer
You can say many things about the opportunistic moral vacuum that is Keir Starmer, but he’s not stupid, he just behaves as though he was. The one time human rights lawyer Starmer’s late…
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December 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Excellent as always from the Dug.
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Duncan Hothersall criticising "London-based" @stephenkb.bsky.social for having a "caricature" understanding of SNP politics is very funny.
There's no group in the UK that has more of a caricature view of their political opponents than that of the Scottish Labour right towards the SNP.
There's no group in the UK that has more of a caricature view of their political opponents than that of the Scottish Labour right towards the SNP.
December 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Duncan Hothersall criticising "London-based" @stephenkb.bsky.social for having a "caricature" understanding of SNP politics is very funny.
There's no group in the UK that has more of a caricature view of their political opponents than that of the Scottish Labour right towards the SNP.
There's no group in the UK that has more of a caricature view of their political opponents than that of the Scottish Labour right towards the SNP.
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The ECHR was set up after WWII to ensure that fascism never again arose in Europe. Why do the right want to curb/limit/leave/abolish the ECHR? Because it does what it was intended to do, that's why...
How many times do we need to point this out?
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
Starmer urges Europe’s leaders to curb ECHR to halt rise of far right
Exclusive: PM calls for members of European convention on human rights to allow tougher action to protect borders
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The ECHR was set up after WWII to ensure that fascism never again arose in Europe. Why do the right want to curb/limit/leave/abolish the ECHR? Because it does what it was intended to do, that's why...
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Gerry McCann has called out @Keir_Starmer on #BBC Radio 4 today.
"Press barons can meet the Prime Minister, but the people who have suffered at the hands of them can't."
If you think the PM should meet with victims - enter your postcode on this page to tell your MP bit.ly/4oWCgLS
"Press barons can meet the Prime Minister, but the people who have suffered at the hands of them can't."
If you think the PM should meet with victims - enter your postcode on this page to tell your MP bit.ly/4oWCgLS
December 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Gerry McCann has called out @Keir_Starmer on #BBC Radio 4 today.
"Press barons can meet the Prime Minister, but the people who have suffered at the hands of them can't."
If you think the PM should meet with victims - enter your postcode on this page to tell your MP bit.ly/4oWCgLS
"Press barons can meet the Prime Minister, but the people who have suffered at the hands of them can't."
If you think the PM should meet with victims - enter your postcode on this page to tell your MP bit.ly/4oWCgLS
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This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/yv...
Yvette Cooper- Proscribe the IDF
The "IDF" has repeatedly carried out large-scale, deliberate acts of violence against civilians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
It is our sincerely held belief that the atrocities and tactics use...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/yv...
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This is an example of the BBC ignoring the daily/around 16 emails and press releases given by the SNP Scottish government, choosing instead to highlight or emphasise stories that are potentially damaging to the SNP and allowing opposition parties to wade in with their attacks. No good news allowed.
John Swinney opens Scotland’s largest health hub in Glasgow’s Parkhead
https://www.europesays.com/uk/621616/
Scotland’s First Minister unveiled the new Parkhead Hub during a visit on Monday, December 8, 2025, in the…#uk #news #uknews
https://www.europesays.com/uk/621616/
Scotland’s First Minister unveiled the new Parkhead Hub during a visit on Monday, December 8, 2025, in the…#uk #news #uknews
John Swinney opens Scotland's largest health hub in Glasgow's Parkhead - United Kingdom
Scotland’s First Minister unveiled the new Parkhead Hub during a visit on Monday, December 8, 2025, in the heart of the East End. The £67 million centre
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December 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
This is an example of the BBC ignoring the daily/around 16 emails and press releases given by the SNP Scottish government, choosing instead to highlight or emphasise stories that are potentially damaging to the SNP and allowing opposition parties to wade in with their attacks. No good news allowed.
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On Buchanan Street, pro-Palestine campaigners stage a protest calling on the media to cover the story of eight activists on hunger strike in UK prisons after being jailed due to alleged links to Palestine Action
December 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
On Buchanan Street, pro-Palestine campaigners stage a protest calling on the media to cover the story of eight activists on hunger strike in UK prisons after being jailed due to alleged links to Palestine Action
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There are *dozens* of pro-indy posters on my site free to download for sharing on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesy and (if you must) X. Please help yourselves, share, and spread the word. #independenceIsNormal #Scotland #Independence
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December 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
There are *dozens* of pro-indy posters on my site free to download for sharing on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesy and (if you must) X. Please help yourselves, share, and spread the word. #independenceIsNormal #Scotland #Independence
indyposterboy.scot
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An energy-rich Scotland must mean energy-rich Scots.
We can’t allow Westminster to squander our energy wealth again.
We can’t allow Westminster to squander our energy wealth again.
December 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
An energy-rich Scotland must mean energy-rich Scots.
We can’t allow Westminster to squander our energy wealth again.
We can’t allow Westminster to squander our energy wealth again.
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This is the best analysis I’ve read about Trump’s alignment with Putin, and the future for Ukraine and Europe
And it accords with my optimism. On the ground, Ukraine and Europe can resist the globalist oligarchs
arthursnell.substack.com/p/americas-w...
And it accords with my optimism. On the ground, Ukraine and Europe can resist the globalist oligarchs
arthursnell.substack.com/p/americas-w...
America's Weakness, Europe's Strength
The 'new' national security strategy is the admission of defeat from a declining country
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December 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This is the best analysis I’ve read about Trump’s alignment with Putin, and the future for Ukraine and Europe
And it accords with my optimism. On the ground, Ukraine and Europe can resist the globalist oligarchs
arthursnell.substack.com/p/americas-w...
And it accords with my optimism. On the ground, Ukraine and Europe can resist the globalist oligarchs
arthursnell.substack.com/p/americas-w...
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The FIFA Peace Prize
The Love Island Prize for Particle Physics
The RuPaul's Drag Race Prize for Applied Mathematics
The Strictly Come Dancing Prize for Economic Theory
The Never Mind the Buzzcocks Prize for Architecture
The Farage Prize for Anti-Racism
The Eurovision Prize for Moral Philosophy
The Love Island Prize for Particle Physics
The RuPaul's Drag Race Prize for Applied Mathematics
The Strictly Come Dancing Prize for Economic Theory
The Never Mind the Buzzcocks Prize for Architecture
The Farage Prize for Anti-Racism
The Eurovision Prize for Moral Philosophy
December 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The FIFA Peace Prize
The Love Island Prize for Particle Physics
The RuPaul's Drag Race Prize for Applied Mathematics
The Strictly Come Dancing Prize for Economic Theory
The Never Mind the Buzzcocks Prize for Architecture
The Farage Prize for Anti-Racism
The Eurovision Prize for Moral Philosophy
The Love Island Prize for Particle Physics
The RuPaul's Drag Race Prize for Applied Mathematics
The Strictly Come Dancing Prize for Economic Theory
The Never Mind the Buzzcocks Prize for Architecture
The Farage Prize for Anti-Racism
The Eurovision Prize for Moral Philosophy
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Better Together is back on the road again in all but name, with a Labour-Tory Commons tag team working in sneering symmetry to whack the SNP and try to make the Scottish Government look naive, unaffordable and plain stupid, writes Lesley Riddoch ✍️
December 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Better Together is back on the road again in all but name, with a Labour-Tory Commons tag team working in sneering symmetry to whack the SNP and try to make the Scottish Government look naive, unaffordable and plain stupid, writes Lesley Riddoch ✍️
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My latest blog piece, just days after the Scottish Languages Act comes into force, Farage attacks Glasgow school kids in order to scaremonger about immigration. A new low even by his disgusting standards.
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Farage’s contemptible attack on Glesca weans
Nigel Farage has been a racist bully again. But don’t worry, he’s only doing it indirectly and without intent to offend or insult. So that’s OK then. Just days after the Scottish …
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December 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
My latest blog piece, just days after the Scottish Languages Act comes into force, Farage attacks Glasgow school kids in order to scaremonger about immigration. A new low even by his disgusting standards.
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It's just so happens that most of Scotland's 150 whisky Distilleries are in totally amazing places.
Scotch Whisky Tourism is going to become even bigger and more important for Scotland.
We need Scottish Independence, to retain the £billions in Whisky Tax, in Scotland.
Scotch, for Scotland.
Scotch Whisky Tourism is going to become even bigger and more important for Scotland.
We need Scottish Independence, to retain the £billions in Whisky Tax, in Scotland.
Scotch, for Scotland.
Island distillery with ‘stunning’ views named best in the country at industry awards | Scotsman Food and Drink
Lochranza Distillery, home of the Arran Single Malt, has been named Distillery of the Year at the 2025 Scottish Whisky Awards. The accolade recognises the d ...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
It's just so happens that most of Scotland's 150 whisky Distilleries are in totally amazing places.
Scotch Whisky Tourism is going to become even bigger and more important for Scotland.
We need Scottish Independence, to retain the £billions in Whisky Tax, in Scotland.
Scotch, for Scotland.
Scotch Whisky Tourism is going to become even bigger and more important for Scotland.
We need Scottish Independence, to retain the £billions in Whisky Tax, in Scotland.
Scotch, for Scotland.
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There's not much left of the rule of law if organisations can be financially bullied into not asserting their legal rights. goodlaw.social/sb50
Excluding trans people won’t stop you getting sued | Good Law Project
Girl Guiding and the Women’s Institute have announced that they will now exclude trans women and girls after legal threats – but organisations can and should remain inclusive.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
There's not much left of the rule of law if organisations can be financially bullied into not asserting their legal rights. goodlaw.social/sb50
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This tends to be forgotten and doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. This is a wicked Tory tax which Labour hasn’t repealed- and frankly wouldn’t do. Thank you SNP! 👇
The SNP has mitigated £1,128,489 in Bedroom Tax across Aberdeen City so far this year.
This will help to protect families, support communities and shows a commitment to stand against the unfair Tory & Labour policy.
This will help to protect families, support communities and shows a commitment to stand against the unfair Tory & Labour policy.
December 3, 2025 at 1:06 AM
This tends to be forgotten and doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. This is a wicked Tory tax which Labour hasn’t repealed- and frankly wouldn’t do. Thank you SNP! 👇
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Westminster plans to cut Universal Credit for under-22s by almost half, as if young people have cheaper lives.
Rent isn’t cheaper at 19.
Food isn’t cheaper at 20.
Disability doesn’t cost less before 22.
If we want a welfare system based on dignity and equality, we need the power to create it.
Rent isn’t cheaper at 19.
Food isn’t cheaper at 20.
Disability doesn’t cost less before 22.
If we want a welfare system based on dignity and equality, we need the power to create it.
NEW: The Scottish Government has strongly condemned Labour after the Prime Minister signalled a fresh crackdown on welfare reforms
'Far more harm than good': Scottish Government slams fresh Labour welfare crackdown
www.thenational.scot
December 2, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Westminster plans to cut Universal Credit for under-22s by almost half, as if young people have cheaper lives.
Rent isn’t cheaper at 19.
Food isn’t cheaper at 20.
Disability doesn’t cost less before 22.
If we want a welfare system based on dignity and equality, we need the power to create it.
Rent isn’t cheaper at 19.
Food isn’t cheaper at 20.
Disability doesn’t cost less before 22.
If we want a welfare system based on dignity and equality, we need the power to create it.
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“The #BBC in no way represents the… cultural or political life of #Scotland.
“This was a major Scottish news story on Scotland's national day, which they [recorded] then took an editorial decision not to cover in any way at all.“
“This was a major Scottish news story on Scotland's national day, which they [recorded] then took an editorial decision not to cover in any way at all.“
BBC 'chose not to cover' St Andrews Day service celebrating Saltire
THE BBC has been slammed after "choosing not to cover" a St Andrew’s Day service where politicians and faith leaders united behind the…
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December 1, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Braw.
Whamageddon: Britain’s most ridiculous annual descent into festive paranoia
Why do the British love playing Whamageddon, and what started it in the first place?
@gemmagould.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
Why do the British love playing Whamageddon, and what started it in the first place?
@gemmagould.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
Whamageddon: Britain’s most ridiculous annual descent into festive paranoia
Why do the British love playing Whamageddon, and what started it in the first place?
centralbylines.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Braw.
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Opportunism, Hypocrisy and Imperial Disdain
Democracy denial and pork barrel Politics are the hallmarks of Labour’s botched Budget. The choreographed messaging around the government’s budget ended in a predictable farce, with the…
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November 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Opportunism, Hypocrisy and Imperial Disdain bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/11/29/o...
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It’s not where we come from that counts, it’s about where we’re going.
Great to meet Afghan Scots children at Maryhill Burgh Halls and hear a lovely rendition of Robert Burns.
Great to meet Afghan Scots children at Maryhill Burgh Halls and hear a lovely rendition of Robert Burns.
November 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
It’s not where we come from that counts, it’s about where we’re going.
Great to meet Afghan Scots children at Maryhill Burgh Halls and hear a lovely rendition of Robert Burns.
Great to meet Afghan Scots children at Maryhill Burgh Halls and hear a lovely rendition of Robert Burns.
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Mohamad Safa
@mhdksafa
Israel did it in 1948
Israel did it in 1956
Israel did it in 1967
Israel did it in 1982
Israel did it in 2002
Israel did it in 2008
Israel did it in 2014
Israel did it in 2021
Israel is currently doing it in 2023-25
77 years of genocide, but Israel is the victim!
@mhdksafa
Israel did it in 1948
Israel did it in 1956
Israel did it in 1967
Israel did it in 1982
Israel did it in 2002
Israel did it in 2008
Israel did it in 2014
Israel did it in 2021
Israel is currently doing it in 2023-25
77 years of genocide, but Israel is the victim!
November 29, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Mohamad Safa
@mhdksafa
Israel did it in 1948
Israel did it in 1956
Israel did it in 1967
Israel did it in 1982
Israel did it in 2002
Israel did it in 2008
Israel did it in 2014
Israel did it in 2021
Israel is currently doing it in 2023-25
77 years of genocide, but Israel is the victim!
@mhdksafa
Israel did it in 1948
Israel did it in 1956
Israel did it in 1967
Israel did it in 1982
Israel did it in 2002
Israel did it in 2008
Israel did it in 2014
Israel did it in 2021
Israel is currently doing it in 2023-25
77 years of genocide, but Israel is the victim!