Eleanor
@prefabbairn.bsky.social
Retired from work, busy with life.
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The lie that protects the rich from tax rises weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/t...
The lie that protects the rich from tax rises
Better late than never, Rachel Reeves finally followed the lead of the SNP Government in Holyrood and announced that the heinous two child cap on benefits will finally be abolished from May next ye…
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November 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The lie that protects the rich from tax rises weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/t...
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Scotland’s future is up to people who live in Scotland, not Rachel Reeves, Keir Starmer or any other Westminster politician.
November 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Scotland’s future is up to people who live in Scotland, not Rachel Reeves, Keir Starmer or any other Westminster politician.
Such a fun idea, Vienna is a great city to visit (and I'm sure Dull is lovely too).
www.thenational.scot/news/2565543...
www.thenational.scot/news/2565543...
Entire Scottish village invited to Austrian capital by tourism board
The entire village of Dull in Perthshire has been invited to the Austrian capital by the country's tourist board
www.thenational.scot
November 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Such a fun idea, Vienna is a great city to visit (and I'm sure Dull is lovely too).
www.thenational.scot/news/2565543...
www.thenational.scot/news/2565543...
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Israel has continued to violate its ceasefire agreement with Hamas, launching attacks across Gaza that killed at least four Palestinians and wounded several others on Monday.
November 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Israel has continued to violate its ceasefire agreement with Hamas, launching attacks across Gaza that killed at least four Palestinians and wounded several others on Monday.
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The strikes came as heavy rains flooded the tents of displaced Palestinians, who’ve been forced to shelter outdoors after Israel’s assault left some 90% of Gaza’s buildings damaged or destroyed.
November 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The strikes came as heavy rains flooded the tents of displaced Palestinians, who’ve been forced to shelter outdoors after Israel’s assault left some 90% of Gaza’s buildings damaged or destroyed.
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If Labour abolish most trials by jury, and a future Reform government then takes us out of the ECHR, we'll end up in an incredibly scary place because we'll be at the whim of a handful of people.
(You could argue "if you're a criminal" but who gets to define what criminality is? Exactly.)
(You could argue "if you're a criminal" but who gets to define what criminality is? Exactly.)
November 26, 2025 at 9:19 AM
If Labour abolish most trials by jury, and a future Reform government then takes us out of the ECHR, we'll end up in an incredibly scary place because we'll be at the whim of a handful of people.
(You could argue "if you're a criminal" but who gets to define what criminality is? Exactly.)
(You could argue "if you're a criminal" but who gets to define what criminality is? Exactly.)
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🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
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November 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
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Normally, If you are a 'Fair & equal' partner in any arrangement, You would expect to be consulted now & then.
PM Keir Starmer's team had rejected a request to meet with John Swinney ahead of the Budget, while the FM visited London earlier this week.
www.thenational.scot/news/2564352...
PM Keir Starmer's team had rejected a request to meet with John Swinney ahead of the Budget, while the FM visited London earlier this week.
www.thenational.scot/news/2564352...
Labour show 'complete lack of understanding on devolution' in Budget blunder
THE Labour Government has been accused of having "a complete lack of understanding about devolution" after making a blunder while…
www.thenational.scot
November 24, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Normally, If you are a 'Fair & equal' partner in any arrangement, You would expect to be consulted now & then.
PM Keir Starmer's team had rejected a request to meet with John Swinney ahead of the Budget, while the FM visited London earlier this week.
www.thenational.scot/news/2564352...
PM Keir Starmer's team had rejected a request to meet with John Swinney ahead of the Budget, while the FM visited London earlier this week.
www.thenational.scot/news/2564352...
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Where are the repeating stories about this on every uk news channel?
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
More than 2,000 trafficked children and lone child asylum seekers missing from UK councils’ care
Charities say vulnerable young people are being failed by local authorities, the police and central government
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Where are the repeating stories about this on every uk news channel?
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Labour show complete lack of understanding on devolution, SNP say
The Labour goal is to destroy devolution thus destroying any route to Scottish independence. www.thenational.scot/news/2564352...
The Labour goal is to destroy devolution thus destroying any route to Scottish independence. www.thenational.scot/news/2564352...
Labour show 'complete lack of understanding on devolution' in Budget blunder
THE Labour Government has been accused of having "a complete lack of understanding about devolution" after making a blunder while…
www.thenational.scot
November 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Labour show complete lack of understanding on devolution, SNP say
The Labour goal is to destroy devolution thus destroying any route to Scottish independence. www.thenational.scot/news/2564352...
The Labour goal is to destroy devolution thus destroying any route to Scottish independence. www.thenational.scot/news/2564352...
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Had a great night last night at Alex's adoption night. Had a chat with John personally and I must say i liked the cut o his jib. His and Alex's speeches were great and iv woke up feeling invigorated and Ready to do this. Let's all go get indy guys and make life better for all Scots. Vote SNP
November 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Had a great night last night at Alex's adoption night. Had a chat with John personally and I must say i liked the cut o his jib. His and Alex's speeches were great and iv woke up feeling invigorated and Ready to do this. Let's all go get indy guys and make life better for all Scots. Vote SNP
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Well done, Jeanne Freeman for correcting the record. Clearly Lady Hallett did not understand the devolution settlement.
November 23, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Well done, Jeanne Freeman for correcting the record. Clearly Lady Hallett did not understand the devolution settlement.
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“The Curriculum for Excellence and the country’s robust apprenticeship and retraining programmes, led by Skills Development Scotland, embed problem-solving, communication, and digital competencies that easily transfer across industries” www.thenational.scot/news/2564301...
Scotland named 'most skilled labour pool' in Britain
A highly educated workforce, broad-based education system, and strong national skills infrastructure have given Scotland one of the most skilled…
www.thenational.scot
November 23, 2025 at 5:08 AM
“The Curriculum for Excellence and the country’s robust apprenticeship and retraining programmes, led by Skills Development Scotland, embed problem-solving, communication, and digital competencies that easily transfer across industries” www.thenational.scot/news/2564301...
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Labour's nuclear tax to blame for rising energy bills, says Octopus 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2564193...
www.thenational.scot/news/2564193...
Labour's nuclear tax to blame for rising energy bills, says leading firm
THE UK Government’s nuclear levy is to blame for rising energy bills, according to a leading utilities company.
www.thenational.scot
November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Labour's nuclear tax to blame for rising energy bills, says Octopus 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2564193...
www.thenational.scot/news/2564193...
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As someone trained in virology, I always thought it strange that during the pandemic, the regular BBC Scotland commentator on *epidemiology & public health* was a long-retired *bacteriologist* who had also been a vocal unionist & independence critic & ex vice-chair of broadcasting body advising BBC.
November 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
As someone trained in virology, I always thought it strange that during the pandemic, the regular BBC Scotland commentator on *epidemiology & public health* was a long-retired *bacteriologist* who had also been a vocal unionist & independence critic & ex vice-chair of broadcasting body advising BBC.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Congratulations on a very well deserved award. John's leadership as Scotland's FM has been first class and sets an example that many others could learn from.
www.thenational.scot/news/2563965...
www.thenational.scot/news/2563965...
First Minister John Swinney named Scottish Politician of the Year
FIRST Minister John Swinney has been named Scottish Politician of the Year.
www.thenational.scot
November 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Congratulations on a very well deserved award. John's leadership as Scotland's FM has been first class and sets an example that many others could learn from.
www.thenational.scot/news/2563965...
www.thenational.scot/news/2563965...
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What is not reported.
November 21, 2025 at 12:22 PM
What is not reported.
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Is it any wonder the Reform top dogs are all wallowing in cash and donations? They're not interested in you or politics - it's all about the kudos and cash/donations the benefits of being an MP/MSP can bring.
Read here: www.thenational.scot/news/2564037...
Ex-Reform Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for making pro-Russian statements for cash
REFORM'S ex-leader in Wales has been sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in jail for making pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament for cash.
www.thenational.scot
November 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Is it any wonder the Reform top dogs are all wallowing in cash and donations? They're not interested in you or politics - it's all about the kudos and cash/donations the benefits of being an MP/MSP can bring.