LinB
@linbuttons.bsky.social
Scottish, support independence, cats, books, politics, rejoining EU. Love being a granny to my beautiful granddaughters.
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“Heartbroken but also very angry… sickening lies by the administration… reprehensible and disgusting… Alex is clearly not holding a gun… please get the truth out about our son, he was a good man…”
January 25, 2026 at 1:01 AM
“Heartbroken but also very angry… sickening lies by the administration… reprehensible and disgusting… Alex is clearly not holding a gun… please get the truth out about our son, he was a good man…”
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This makes no sense…
An MP can wake up one morning, ditch the party you elected them for, & sign up to a completely different manifesto…
No thanks
If they defect to a different party, we should get a vote
Sign the petition & help make that law.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
An MP can wake up one morning, ditch the party you elected them for, & sign up to a completely different manifesto…
No thanks
If they defect to a different party, we should get a vote
Sign the petition & help make that law.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their...
petition.parliament.uk
January 18, 2026 at 10:18 PM
This makes no sense…
An MP can wake up one morning, ditch the party you elected them for, & sign up to a completely different manifesto…
No thanks
If they defect to a different party, we should get a vote
Sign the petition & help make that law.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
An MP can wake up one morning, ditch the party you elected them for, & sign up to a completely different manifesto…
No thanks
If they defect to a different party, we should get a vote
Sign the petition & help make that law.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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Because of IEEPA and other Acts, tariffs are one of the toys Trump can most easily throw out of the pram during a tantrum.
This means he will be tempted to reach for them each and every tantrum regardless of any past pinky promises to the contrary you and he exchanged.
This means he will be tempted to reach for them each and every tantrum regardless of any past pinky promises to the contrary you and he exchanged.
January 18, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Because of IEEPA and other Acts, tariffs are one of the toys Trump can most easily throw out of the pram during a tantrum.
This means he will be tempted to reach for them each and every tantrum regardless of any past pinky promises to the contrary you and he exchanged.
This means he will be tempted to reach for them each and every tantrum regardless of any past pinky promises to the contrary you and he exchanged.
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This by @neilmackay.bsky.social is so baffling. And it's true. Every time I was up in Scotland I was astonished about how badly under- and misrepresented the independence movemnt is on the BBC. While its still going strong.
Ignore this at your own peril.
Plus it also undermines the BBC's authority
Ignore this at your own peril.
Plus it also undermines the BBC's authority
The BBC has a serious Scotland problem - so why is nobody talking about it?
Neil Mackay on the BBC's alleged bias on independence, and what he views as the wider media silence eroding trust and fairness.
www.heraldscotland.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:17 AM
This by @neilmackay.bsky.social is so baffling. And it's true. Every time I was up in Scotland I was astonished about how badly under- and misrepresented the independence movemnt is on the BBC. While its still going strong.
Ignore this at your own peril.
Plus it also undermines the BBC's authority
Ignore this at your own peril.
Plus it also undermines the BBC's authority
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👀 Tory MSP Douglas Lumsden’s avalanche of AI generated questions cost the tax payer £185,000!
www.thenational.scot/news/2576482...
www.thenational.scot/news/2576482...
Tory MSP 'costs Scottish public £185k with deluge of AI-generated questions'
A TORY MSP has cost the Scottish public £185,000 by inundating the Government with more than 1300 “AI-generated questions”
www.thenational.scot
January 15, 2026 at 9:34 AM
👀 Tory MSP Douglas Lumsden’s avalanche of AI generated questions cost the tax payer £185,000!
www.thenational.scot/news/2576482...
www.thenational.scot/news/2576482...
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Michael Shanks has been rebuked by the UK statistics watchdog over a video attacking Scotland’s NHS that may have 'misled' the public – but he has not deleted it
January 14, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Michael Shanks has been rebuked by the UK statistics watchdog over a video attacking Scotland’s NHS that may have 'misled' the public – but he has not deleted it
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DELETE your X account.
Poor Elon Musk would hate it if this poster appeared in every town and city. It comes with a QR code that leads people across the world to delete their accounts.
It’s time. Because who the f*ck would want to use social media with a built in child abuse tool?
Link in bio x
Poor Elon Musk would hate it if this poster appeared in every town and city. It comes with a QR code that leads people across the world to delete their accounts.
It’s time. Because who the f*ck would want to use social media with a built in child abuse tool?
Link in bio x
January 13, 2026 at 5:12 PM
DELETE your X account.
Poor Elon Musk would hate it if this poster appeared in every town and city. It comes with a QR code that leads people across the world to delete their accounts.
It’s time. Because who the f*ck would want to use social media with a built in child abuse tool?
Link in bio x
Poor Elon Musk would hate it if this poster appeared in every town and city. It comes with a QR code that leads people across the world to delete their accounts.
It’s time. Because who the f*ck would want to use social media with a built in child abuse tool?
Link in bio x
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my latest for Prospect.
Apparently the US government can kill people on the high seas, in other lands and on its own streets—and nothing will be done to stop it. The US is now a gangster state at home and a rogue state abroad, writes dag
Death in Minnesota
The significance of the reaction to the killing of Renee Nicole Good
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 8:03 AM
my latest for Prospect.
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Sky News on Renee Nicole Good murder: "There are deeply conflicting accounts of what happened."
REALLY? Gonna both-sides this? One "account" can be seen on video and is confirmed by a dozen eye-witnesses. The other is a social media post by history's most notorious pathological liar.
Grow a spine.
REALLY? Gonna both-sides this? One "account" can be seen on video and is confirmed by a dozen eye-witnesses. The other is a social media post by history's most notorious pathological liar.
Grow a spine.
January 8, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Sky News on Renee Nicole Good murder: "There are deeply conflicting accounts of what happened."
REALLY? Gonna both-sides this? One "account" can be seen on video and is confirmed by a dozen eye-witnesses. The other is a social media post by history's most notorious pathological liar.
Grow a spine.
REALLY? Gonna both-sides this? One "account" can be seen on video and is confirmed by a dozen eye-witnesses. The other is a social media post by history's most notorious pathological liar.
Grow a spine.
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Nigel Farage confirms that Reform UK will vote *against* the bill to lift the two child cap, keeping hundreds of thousands of children in poverty.
January 7, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Nigel Farage confirms that Reform UK will vote *against* the bill to lift the two child cap, keeping hundreds of thousands of children in poverty.
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My latest blog piece, Anas Sarwar's newly found 'tough' stance on Starmer is a fake rebellion from a fake party, agreed with Starmer in an attempt to shore up Labour's crumbling support ahead of the Scottish elections in May
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/01/07/a...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/01/07/a...
A fake rebellion from a fake party
While we are distracted by Donald Trump’s attack on Venezuela, the kidnapping of its president and his threats to take over Greenland, here in Scotland the parties are getting into gear for t…
weegingerdug.wordpress.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:35 AM
My latest blog piece, Anas Sarwar's newly found 'tough' stance on Starmer is a fake rebellion from a fake party, agreed with Starmer in an attempt to shore up Labour's crumbling support ahead of the Scottish elections in May
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/01/07/a...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2026/01/07/a...
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What X is allowing Grok to do is unlawful or regulatory-illegal in multiple jurisdictions, creates clear DSA violations, and continues despite regulator scrutiny. The images do not need to be pornographic, non-consensual sexualised or intimate depictions are enough.
Elon Musk chatbot repeatedly making CSAM on demand should be one of the single biggest stories right now and it's effectively a collective shrug instead
January 5, 2026 at 2:42 PM
What X is allowing Grok to do is unlawful or regulatory-illegal in multiple jurisdictions, creates clear DSA violations, and continues despite regulator scrutiny. The images do not need to be pornographic, non-consensual sexualised or intimate depictions are enough.
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In the UK, you can make a complaint about the content here, even if you aren't a target:
www.ofcom.org.uk/make-a-compl...
www.ofcom.org.uk/make-a-compl...
Complain about online services, websites or apps
www.ofcom.org.uk
January 5, 2026 at 2:51 PM
In the UK, you can make a complaint about the content here, even if you aren't a target:
www.ofcom.org.uk/make-a-compl...
www.ofcom.org.uk/make-a-compl...
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Mamdani: "While only action can change minds, I promise you this: If you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor. Regardless of whether we agree I will protect you, celebrate with you, mourn along side you, and not for a second hide from you."
January 1, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Mamdani: "While only action can change minds, I promise you this: If you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor. Regardless of whether we agree I will protect you, celebrate with you, mourn along side you, and not for a second hide from you."
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@theguardian.com
You obviously didn't get the memo regarding devolved and reserved powers
Rule of thumb
When WM takes credit in Scotland it's due to the Scot Gov using a devolved power
When WM criticises the Scot Gov it's usually due to reserved powers being used by WM
Does than clear it up?
You obviously didn't get the memo regarding devolved and reserved powers
Rule of thumb
When WM takes credit in Scotland it's due to the Scot Gov using a devolved power
When WM criticises the Scot Gov it's usually due to reserved powers being used by WM
Does than clear it up?
According to The Guardian, it's an SNP "trick" to blame Westminster for some of Scotland's woes 🫨
Amazing how badly the British media continues to misread politics outside England.
Actually it's no surprise at all.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Amazing how badly the British media continues to misread politics outside England.
Actually it's no surprise at all.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on May 2026 elections: a new political geography is coming into view across Britain | Editorial
Editorial: Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today we look at the impact of devolution on growing volatility of party political allegiance
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
@theguardian.com
You obviously didn't get the memo regarding devolved and reserved powers
Rule of thumb
When WM takes credit in Scotland it's due to the Scot Gov using a devolved power
When WM criticises the Scot Gov it's usually due to reserved powers being used by WM
Does than clear it up?
You obviously didn't get the memo regarding devolved and reserved powers
Rule of thumb
When WM takes credit in Scotland it's due to the Scot Gov using a devolved power
When WM criticises the Scot Gov it's usually due to reserved powers being used by WM
Does than clear it up?
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Here’s the link to donate 🥰🥰
Thank you so much to anybody who can give a little or even just share this appeal.
Together we can make love win! ❤️ www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
Thank you so much to anybody who can give a little or even just share this appeal.
Together we can make love win! ❤️ www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
Together in Solidarity
At Calais Appeal, we come together with varied areas of expertise to provide essential support. We are committed to continuing this essential network of solidarity, but we need your support to do so.
www.justgiving.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Here’s the link to donate 🥰🥰
Thank you so much to anybody who can give a little or even just share this appeal.
Together we can make love win! ❤️ www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
Thank you so much to anybody who can give a little or even just share this appeal.
Together we can make love win! ❤️ www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
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Meanwhile Robin Ince genuinely has been cancelled for daring to voice his opinions and for defending trans people.
Where's the outrage from the "cancel culture" lot?
What are the Free Speech Union doing to help him?
Where's the outrage from the "cancel culture" lot?
What are the Free Speech Union doing to help him?
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Meanwhile Robin Ince genuinely has been cancelled for daring to voice his opinions and for defending trans people.
Where's the outrage from the "cancel culture" lot?
What are the Free Speech Union doing to help him?
Where's the outrage from the "cancel culture" lot?
What are the Free Speech Union doing to help him?
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Today’s figures show real progress in our schools:
✅ Record literacy and numeracy
✅ Higher attendance
✅ More teachers, with smaller class sizes
Huge credit to pupils and staff. We will keep driving improvement for every young person in Scotland.
✅ Record literacy and numeracy
✅ Higher attendance
✅ More teachers, with smaller class sizes
Huge credit to pupils and staff. We will keep driving improvement for every young person in Scotland.
December 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Today’s figures show real progress in our schools:
✅ Record literacy and numeracy
✅ Higher attendance
✅ More teachers, with smaller class sizes
Huge credit to pupils and staff. We will keep driving improvement for every young person in Scotland.
✅ Record literacy and numeracy
✅ Higher attendance
✅ More teachers, with smaller class sizes
Huge credit to pupils and staff. We will keep driving improvement for every young person in Scotland.
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Submissive Ayr MP feeds English Health Secretary with lies about her own NHS which is far better than his and betrays all the staff in her constituency talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/30/s...
Submissive Ayr MP feeds English Health Secretary with lies about her own NHS which is far better than his and betrays all the staff in her constituency
Professor John Robertson OBA On 25 November, Elaine Stewart, MP for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock, joined the tragic trail of Scottish Labour MPs prepared misrepresent their own NHS boards in order to w…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Submissive Ayr MP feeds English Health Secretary with lies about her own NHS which is far better than his and betrays all the staff in her constituency talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/11/30/s...
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Let’s defeat the politics of hate and despair with the politics of hope.
Honoured to march with the STUC through Glasgow against racism, and for a fair and diverse country that we must remain.
Honoured to march with the STUC through Glasgow against racism, and for a fair and diverse country that we must remain.
November 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Let’s defeat the politics of hate and despair with the politics of hope.
Honoured to march with the STUC through Glasgow against racism, and for a fair and diverse country that we must remain.
Honoured to march with the STUC through Glasgow against racism, and for a fair and diverse country that we must remain.
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The hypocrisy of Sarwar and his wee pal Dougie.
November 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The hypocrisy of Sarwar and his wee pal Dougie.
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Mairi Gougeon MSP has submitted a motion condemning the UK Government’s decision to award a paltry 7.78% of the "Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund" to Scotland.
Scotland accounts for more than 60% of the UK’s fishing capacity.
Scotland accounts for more than 60% of the UK’s fishing capacity.
Scottish Parliament overwhelmingly supports Scottish fishing
The UK Government’s decision to allocate Scotland only £28mn of the £360mn Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund is condemned in the Scottish Parliament
bylines.scot
November 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Mairi Gougeon MSP has submitted a motion condemning the UK Government’s decision to award a paltry 7.78% of the "Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund" to Scotland.
Scotland accounts for more than 60% of the UK’s fishing capacity.
Scotland accounts for more than 60% of the UK’s fishing capacity.
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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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