Scott McMurray (he/him)
@scottmcmurray.bsky.social
Co-Founder of Stirling Pride
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Low tolerance for any kind of hate.
All views are my own.
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Low tolerance for any kind of hate.
All views are my own.
Controversial as this may be, the Triple Lock on pensions needs to go.
It is costing an enormous sum of money which will only increase as the population continues to age.
The working age population of the UK is really struggling yet pensioners, irrespective of wealth, are protected.
It is costing an enormous sum of money which will only increase as the population continues to age.
The working age population of the UK is really struggling yet pensioners, irrespective of wealth, are protected.
November 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Controversial as this may be, the Triple Lock on pensions needs to go.
It is costing an enormous sum of money which will only increase as the population continues to age.
The working age population of the UK is really struggling yet pensioners, irrespective of wealth, are protected.
It is costing an enormous sum of money which will only increase as the population continues to age.
The working age population of the UK is really struggling yet pensioners, irrespective of wealth, are protected.
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Rachel Reeves says this Labour Governments decisions are "necessary."
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Rachel Reeves says this Labour Governments decisions are "necessary."
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
Why is it always necessary to hit the living standards of the 99%?
When are we going to make the necessary decisions about extreme wealth?
The gaslighting from Labour politicians is off the scale following the Budget.
Apparently all of these measures are helping the cost of living crisis. How?
Nobodies costs are reducing. This Budget is tinkering around the edges to appease Labour backbenchers not genuinely help anyone.
Apparently all of these measures are helping the cost of living crisis. How?
Nobodies costs are reducing. This Budget is tinkering around the edges to appease Labour backbenchers not genuinely help anyone.
November 27, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The gaslighting from Labour politicians is off the scale following the Budget.
Apparently all of these measures are helping the cost of living crisis. How?
Nobodies costs are reducing. This Budget is tinkering around the edges to appease Labour backbenchers not genuinely help anyone.
Apparently all of these measures are helping the cost of living crisis. How?
Nobodies costs are reducing. This Budget is tinkering around the edges to appease Labour backbenchers not genuinely help anyone.
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When the time comes that people have to at least act as if they care about trans people, do not forget and do not forgive a single person associated with this who isn’t speaking out about it now.
Don’t let them say it was a different time. Don’t let them say they didn’t know. We know.
Don’t let them say it was a different time. Don’t let them say they didn’t know. We know.
For Women Scotland wins Public Campaign or Campaigner of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
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November 20, 2025 at 11:45 PM
When the time comes that people have to at least act as if they care about trans people, do not forget and do not forgive a single person associated with this who isn’t speaking out about it now.
Don’t let them say it was a different time. Don’t let them say they didn’t know. We know.
Don’t let them say it was a different time. Don’t let them say they didn’t know. We know.
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It shows clear intent that they believe anti-trans campaigning should be rewarded and celebrated.
We will not stand for this. As such, we will not work with The Herald or Scottish Power. Any requests for their attendance at Stirling Pride events will be refused including participation in marches.
We will not stand for this. As such, we will not work with The Herald or Scottish Power. Any requests for their attendance at Stirling Pride events will be refused including participation in marches.
November 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It shows clear intent that they believe anti-trans campaigning should be rewarded and celebrated.
We will not stand for this. As such, we will not work with The Herald or Scottish Power. Any requests for their attendance at Stirling Pride events will be refused including participation in marches.
We will not stand for this. As such, we will not work with The Herald or Scottish Power. Any requests for their attendance at Stirling Pride events will be refused including participation in marches.
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If you value my work and appreciate the fact that I put basic human decency and respect for human rights over my potential income, I'd really appreciate if you chipped into said crowdfunder here: gofund.me/55e3a6cf4
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November 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
If you value my work and appreciate the fact that I put basic human decency and respect for human rights over my potential income, I'd really appreciate if you chipped into said crowdfunder here: gofund.me/55e3a6cf4
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Looks like I'll have to add two grand to my pre-election poll crowdfunder because I certainly won't be working with this rag again. Absolutely disgraceful, awarding a hate campaign that is out to destroy my community and kill my best friend like this. Shame on you.
For Women Scotland wins Public Campaign or Campaigner of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
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#politicianawards25
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#politicianawards25
November 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Looks like I'll have to add two grand to my pre-election poll crowdfunder because I certainly won't be working with this rag again. Absolutely disgraceful, awarding a hate campaign that is out to destroy my community and kill my best friend like this. Shame on you.
Absolutely disgraceful decision from the Herald.
Do their sponsors agree with bigotry and hate being rewarded in this manner?
Do their sponsors agree with bigotry and hate being rewarded in this manner?
For Women Scotland wins Public Campaign or Campaigner of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
November 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Absolutely disgraceful decision from the Herald.
Do their sponsors agree with bigotry and hate being rewarded in this manner?
Do their sponsors agree with bigotry and hate being rewarded in this manner?
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For the first time in 28 years, Scotland will be at the World Cup!
November 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
For the first time in 28 years, Scotland will be at the World Cup!
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For Shabana Mahmood to attack some of the most cruelly treated people in the world as having won a "golden ticket" because they manage to get to and claim asylum in Britain is unforgiveable.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
November 16, 2025 at 11:11 AM
For Shabana Mahmood to attack some of the most cruelly treated people in the world as having won a "golden ticket" because they manage to get to and claim asylum in Britain is unforgiveable.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
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Didn’t vote Labour, didn’t trust them. But I still thought they would be better than the Tories. I could never have imagined them being this much worse.
For Shabana Mahmood to attack some of the most cruelly treated people in the world as having won a "golden ticket" because they manage to get to and claim asylum in Britain is unforgiveable.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
A new, far right, low for which I can think of no precedent, by any UK Government.
November 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Didn’t vote Labour, didn’t trust them. But I still thought they would be better than the Tories. I could never have imagined them being this much worse.
Labour's proposals on changes to the asylum system are deeply disturbing. Mahmood says this isnt about pandering to the far right but if that were true I doubt they would be taking inspiration from the cruel Danish system.
November 16, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Labour's proposals on changes to the asylum system are deeply disturbing. Mahmood says this isnt about pandering to the far right but if that were true I doubt they would be taking inspiration from the cruel Danish system.
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It is a very good thing Tom Harris is no longer an MP. What a foul attitude to take to young people taking an interest in politics and the House of Commons making space to accommodate them, as any serious democracy should. "This lot"? A sublime encapsulation of the bitter ageism blighting politics.
The hatred the youth parliament gets is just so out of proportion. Can these people hear themselves. It’s creepy.
November 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
It is a very good thing Tom Harris is no longer an MP. What a foul attitude to take to young people taking an interest in politics and the House of Commons making space to accommodate them, as any serious democracy should. "This lot"? A sublime encapsulation of the bitter ageism blighting politics.
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This speech from Rachel Reeves is kind of frustrating because it shows that the Government can command the airwaves when it wants
That's something it has almost totally failed to do so far - over challenging racism, boosting the laws it has passed, tackling Reform, rebutting Tory ILR plans, etc etc
That's something it has almost totally failed to do so far - over challenging racism, boosting the laws it has passed, tackling Reform, rebutting Tory ILR plans, etc etc
November 4, 2025 at 8:21 AM
This speech from Rachel Reeves is kind of frustrating because it shows that the Government can command the airwaves when it wants
That's something it has almost totally failed to do so far - over challenging racism, boosting the laws it has passed, tackling Reform, rebutting Tory ILR plans, etc etc
That's something it has almost totally failed to do so far - over challenging racism, boosting the laws it has passed, tackling Reform, rebutting Tory ILR plans, etc etc
Andrew being stripped of his Princehood, has taken far too long.
Be in no doubt, this is a decision based on preservation of the monarchy. The media are determined to spin this as a moral decision by the King. If this had been the case it would have happened over a decade ago.
Be in no doubt, this is a decision based on preservation of the monarchy. The media are determined to spin this as a moral decision by the King. If this had been the case it would have happened over a decade ago.
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Andrew being stripped of his Princehood, has taken far too long.
Be in no doubt, this is a decision based on preservation of the monarchy. The media are determined to spin this as a moral decision by the King. If this had been the case it would have happened over a decade ago.
Be in no doubt, this is a decision based on preservation of the monarchy. The media are determined to spin this as a moral decision by the King. If this had been the case it would have happened over a decade ago.
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Jimmy Carr is a transphobic kn*b, so of course he does!
*Elmo shrugging gif*
*Elmo shrugging gif*
October 26, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Jimmy Carr is a transphobic kn*b, so of course he does!
*Elmo shrugging gif*
*Elmo shrugging gif*
Excellent news coming out of Ireland. Well done Catherine Connolly.
October 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Excellent news coming out of Ireland. Well done Catherine Connolly.
Well done Caerphilly.
Clear message to Labour and thankfully a rejection of Reform.
Clear message to Labour and thankfully a rejection of Reform.
October 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Well done Caerphilly.
Clear message to Labour and thankfully a rejection of Reform.
Clear message to Labour and thankfully a rejection of Reform.
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I'm Jewish. I'm also Mancunian.
Every other national party leader was interviewed by Laura Kunesberg during their conference.
Maybe the BBC thought as someone who also supports Palestine - I had nothing to say?
Let's keep growing: join.greenparty.org.uk
Every other national party leader was interviewed by Laura Kunesberg during their conference.
Maybe the BBC thought as someone who also supports Palestine - I had nothing to say?
Let's keep growing: join.greenparty.org.uk
October 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I'm Jewish. I'm also Mancunian.
Every other national party leader was interviewed by Laura Kunesberg during their conference.
Maybe the BBC thought as someone who also supports Palestine - I had nothing to say?
Let's keep growing: join.greenparty.org.uk
Every other national party leader was interviewed by Laura Kunesberg during their conference.
Maybe the BBC thought as someone who also supports Palestine - I had nothing to say?
Let's keep growing: join.greenparty.org.uk
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Emma Watson is the adult in this story.
September 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Emma Watson is the adult in this story.
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Farage says jump... Starmer asks how high?
September 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Farage says jump... Starmer asks how high?
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Ok. They’ve pissed me off.
I’m back to tell you 3 things about ID cards:
1. Migrants ALREADY HAVE biometric ID cards & govts have been trying to digitise them for years w repeated fuckups & failures causing complete chaos - they don’t work, you do not want that system for you.
I’m back to tell you 3 things about ID cards:
1. Migrants ALREADY HAVE biometric ID cards & govts have been trying to digitise them for years w repeated fuckups & failures causing complete chaos - they don’t work, you do not want that system for you.
September 26, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Ok. They’ve pissed me off.
I’m back to tell you 3 things about ID cards:
1. Migrants ALREADY HAVE biometric ID cards & govts have been trying to digitise them for years w repeated fuckups & failures causing complete chaos - they don’t work, you do not want that system for you.
I’m back to tell you 3 things about ID cards:
1. Migrants ALREADY HAVE biometric ID cards & govts have been trying to digitise them for years w repeated fuckups & failures causing complete chaos - they don’t work, you do not want that system for you.
Starmer should not be meeting with Herzog in London. He should instead be seeking his arrest for his part in the genocide in Gaza.
September 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Starmer should not be meeting with Herzog in London. He should instead be seeking his arrest for his part in the genocide in Gaza.
Utterly pathetic from the National Library.
NEW: The National Library of Scotland has U-turned on a decision not to include the gender-critical book 'The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht' in the main part of a public exhibition
National Library U-turns on putting gender-critical book in main exhibition
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September 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Utterly pathetic from the National Library.
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When I posted that I was the "lesbian staffer" that quit Duffield's office, Linehan went for me and I had days and days of abuse (Duffield did nothing natch). It was probably the most online homophobia I've ever experienced, and he called me a disgrace to gay rights.
September 4, 2025 at 6:30 AM
When I posted that I was the "lesbian staffer" that quit Duffield's office, Linehan went for me and I had days and days of abuse (Duffield did nothing natch). It was probably the most online homophobia I've ever experienced, and he called me a disgrace to gay rights.