Di 🏴 🏴 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇨🇦
@dizzyscot.bsky.social
Lover of family, gin, beagles, yoga, art & nature. My to-do list is never done and I always have many projects on the go. Turning my catastrophising into eucatastrophising, one day at a time! Future Scottish Independence celebrant. No DMs
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Today (Sept 22nd) , our own Sara Salyers will represent the Scottish Liberation Movement at a U.N. side event in Geneva.
We need you to be part of this moment.
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We need you to be part of this moment.
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Strengthening international law through greater cooperation between the Human Rights Council and the UN General Assembly Fourth Committee
Le Club suisse de la presse – Geneva Press Club a pour mission d’accueillir et d’aider les journalistes de passage à Genève et de favoriser les échanges entre les milieux suisses et internationaux de l’économie, de la politique, de la culture et des sciences d’une part, et de la presse suisse et étrangère installée en suisse romande et en France voisine d’autre part.
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September 22, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Today (Sept 22nd) , our own Sara Salyers will represent the Scottish Liberation Movement at a U.N. side event in Geneva.
We need you to be part of this moment.
pressclub.ch/strengthenin...
We need you to be part of this moment.
pressclub.ch/strengthenin...
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My gut reaction is that l do not believe a Unionist. I feel he is trying to ride the growing wave of Scottish Independence to try and make an English registered party relevant again to pick up Holyrood Seats to regain power
September 22, 2026 at 9:01 AM
My gut reaction is that l do not believe a Unionist. I feel he is trying to ride the growing wave of Scottish Independence to try and make an English registered party relevant again to pick up Holyrood Seats to regain power
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Vet prescription fees capped at £21 under rule changes.
Doesn't deal with the real problems.
Control of vet services by private equity, local monopolies.
Profiteering
High charges for treatment
PE has overlapping interest in insurance and pet medicines.
Doesn't deal with the real problems.
Control of vet services by private equity, local monopolies.
Profiteering
High charges for treatment
PE has overlapping interest in insurance and pet medicines.
Vet prescription fees to be capped under rule changes
Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 22, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Vet prescription fees capped at £21 under rule changes.
Doesn't deal with the real problems.
Control of vet services by private equity, local monopolies.
Profiteering
High charges for treatment
PE has overlapping interest in insurance and pet medicines.
Doesn't deal with the real problems.
Control of vet services by private equity, local monopolies.
Profiteering
High charges for treatment
PE has overlapping interest in insurance and pet medicines.
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Ohio’s only national forest is being opened back up to fracking. The federal government just leased oil and gas rights beneath nearly 2,800 acres of Wayne National Forest for about $11 million, the first competitive lease sale there since 2017.
September 20, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Ohio’s only national forest is being opened back up to fracking. The federal government just leased oil and gas rights beneath nearly 2,800 acres of Wayne National Forest for about $11 million, the first competitive lease sale there since 2017.
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THE EUROPEAN PUBLIC LAW ORGANISATION & LIBERATION SCOTLAND joint event as part of the UN HRC 23rd Session (Geneva Tue 22 Sept 2026).
eplo.int/en/about
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September 21, 2026 at 11:37 AM
THE EUROPEAN PUBLIC LAW ORGANISATION & LIBERATION SCOTLAND joint event as part of the UN HRC 23rd Session (Geneva Tue 22 Sept 2026).
eplo.int/en/about
eplo.int/en/about
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Neoliberals want to end the triple-lock on state pension
They inflict low wages, consign millions to poverty.
Govt spending on state pension as % of GDP in G7 countries.
Italy 12.8
France 12
Germany 9.8
Japan 8.9
USA 6.6
Canada 4.7
UK 4.7
UK has one of the least generous pensions in the G7.
They inflict low wages, consign millions to poverty.
Govt spending on state pension as % of GDP in G7 countries.
Italy 12.8
France 12
Germany 9.8
Japan 8.9
USA 6.6
Canada 4.7
UK 4.7
UK has one of the least generous pensions in the G7.
How does the UK State Pension measure up globally?
A global comparison of State Pension provision highlights the onus on individuals in the UK to build pension savings for their retirement, rather than leaving
adviserservices.fidelity.co.uk
September 21, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Neoliberals want to end the triple-lock on state pension
They inflict low wages, consign millions to poverty.
Govt spending on state pension as % of GDP in G7 countries.
Italy 12.8
France 12
Germany 9.8
Japan 8.9
USA 6.6
Canada 4.7
UK 4.7
UK has one of the least generous pensions in the G7.
They inflict low wages, consign millions to poverty.
Govt spending on state pension as % of GDP in G7 countries.
Italy 12.8
France 12
Germany 9.8
Japan 8.9
USA 6.6
Canada 4.7
UK 4.7
UK has one of the least generous pensions in the G7.
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The horror has come to our city: ICE has shot a person in Austin this morning.
As the facts emerge, I am demanding a full, independent investigation, immediate release of the body camera footage, and accountability for any ICE officer who broke the law.
As the facts emerge, I am demanding a full, independent investigation, immediate release of the body camera footage, and accountability for any ICE officer who broke the law.
September 20, 2026 at 7:29 PM
The horror has come to our city: ICE has shot a person in Austin this morning.
As the facts emerge, I am demanding a full, independent investigation, immediate release of the body camera footage, and accountability for any ICE officer who broke the law.
As the facts emerge, I am demanding a full, independent investigation, immediate release of the body camera footage, and accountability for any ICE officer who broke the law.
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Vote Green on October 8th in Holborn & St Pancras 💚
September 21, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Vote Green on October 8th in Holborn & St Pancras 💚
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🇲🇹 🇪🇺 Congratulations to Malta, today celebrating 62yrs of independence from uk Rule
“Too wee, too poor, too stupid”
🇬🇧 🏴 The british politicians & media used the very same scaremongering tactics in Scotland in 2014, that they had used to frighten the good people of Malta
🏴 Are you YES yet ? 🇪🇺
“Too wee, too poor, too stupid”
🇬🇧 🏴 The british politicians & media used the very same scaremongering tactics in Scotland in 2014, that they had used to frighten the good people of Malta
🏴 Are you YES yet ? 🇪🇺
September 21, 2026 at 6:24 AM
🇲🇹 🇪🇺 Congratulations to Malta, today celebrating 62yrs of independence from uk Rule
“Too wee, too poor, too stupid”
🇬🇧 🏴 The british politicians & media used the very same scaremongering tactics in Scotland in 2014, that they had used to frighten the good people of Malta
🏴 Are you YES yet ? 🇪🇺
“Too wee, too poor, too stupid”
🇬🇧 🏴 The british politicians & media used the very same scaremongering tactics in Scotland in 2014, that they had used to frighten the good people of Malta
🏴 Are you YES yet ? 🇪🇺
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The only 4 constituencies where rejoining the EU wasn’t the preferred option were those of Lee Anderson, Farage, Tice and Lowe. In those 4, the top answer was ‘don’t know’.
Confirming that Brexit has no real support at all. Not surprising for a total shitshow. And makes red lines seem very silly.
Confirming that Brexit has no real support at all. Not surprising for a total shitshow. And makes red lines seem very silly.
September 20, 2026 at 8:21 AM
The only 4 constituencies where rejoining the EU wasn’t the preferred option were those of Lee Anderson, Farage, Tice and Lowe. In those 4, the top answer was ‘don’t know’.
Confirming that Brexit has no real support at all. Not surprising for a total shitshow. And makes red lines seem very silly.
Confirming that Brexit has no real support at all. Not surprising for a total shitshow. And makes red lines seem very silly.
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For those who have forgotten the past 40 years:
Tax cuts for the rich
...don’t trickle down
Boosting military spending
...doesn’t bring peace
Slashing regulations
...doesn’t create jobs
Folks, we’ve seen this all before.
Tax cuts for the rich
...don’t trickle down
Boosting military spending
...doesn’t bring peace
Slashing regulations
...doesn’t create jobs
Folks, we’ve seen this all before.
September 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM
For those who have forgotten the past 40 years:
Tax cuts for the rich
...don’t trickle down
Boosting military spending
...doesn’t bring peace
Slashing regulations
...doesn’t create jobs
Folks, we’ve seen this all before.
Tax cuts for the rich
...don’t trickle down
Boosting military spending
...doesn’t bring peace
Slashing regulations
...doesn’t create jobs
Folks, we’ve seen this all before.
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NASA picture of the day today is a real 🏴beauty! This is a composite image of the ~5000yo Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis. The amazing Giuseppe Petricca has only gone and photographed the Sun at noon there, every few days, for a whole year. #Dedication 🔭🧪👌
ℹ️: science.nasa.gov/image-articl...
ℹ️: science.nasa.gov/image-articl...
September 20, 2026 at 11:10 AM
NASA picture of the day today is a real 🏴beauty! This is a composite image of the ~5000yo Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis. The amazing Giuseppe Petricca has only gone and photographed the Sun at noon there, every few days, for a whole year. #Dedication 🔭🧪👌
ℹ️: science.nasa.gov/image-articl...
ℹ️: science.nasa.gov/image-articl...
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Alan Ritchson is the best.
September 20, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Alan Ritchson is the best.
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Enforce Quarantines for Cases
A passenger with measles passed through at least six counties on Amtrak – Alameda, Butte, Kern, Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Joaquin – while making multiple transfers.
www.ktvu.com/news/califor...
A passenger with measles passed through at least six counties on Amtrak – Alameda, Butte, Kern, Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Joaquin – while making multiple transfers.
www.ktvu.com/news/califor...
California health department notifies of measles exposure from unvaccinated Amtrak passenger
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is urging residents to get their measles vaccination after notifying the public of an exposure from an Amtrak passenger who traveled on the rail syste...
www.ktvu.com
September 19, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Enforce Quarantines for Cases
A passenger with measles passed through at least six counties on Amtrak – Alameda, Butte, Kern, Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Joaquin – while making multiple transfers.
www.ktvu.com/news/califor...
A passenger with measles passed through at least six counties on Amtrak – Alameda, Butte, Kern, Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Joaquin – while making multiple transfers.
www.ktvu.com/news/califor...
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'Technology is so central to our lives now that it is a key social determinant – and it is run by a handful of Tech Valley evangelists who predominantly have sociopathic tendencies and a messiah complex.'
Robin McAlpine, via Common Weal
Robin McAlpine, via Common Weal
We’ve been invaded - stop the bits! — Common Weal
There is a sudden, alarming rise in experts warning of an apocalyptic ending for our AI adventure in only a few years. It is only onerous example of why we literally can’t let tech sociopaths control our society, and why Scotland must act now
www.commonweal.scot
September 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
'Technology is so central to our lives now that it is a key social determinant – and it is run by a handful of Tech Valley evangelists who predominantly have sociopathic tendencies and a messiah complex.'
Robin McAlpine, via Common Weal
Robin McAlpine, via Common Weal
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Jim Ratcliffe, like every billionaire, has achieved his wealth by financial sleight of hand.
His insights are worth the square root of f*ck all.
His insights are worth the square root of f*ck all.
September 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Jim Ratcliffe, like every billionaire, has achieved his wealth by financial sleight of hand.
His insights are worth the square root of f*ck all.
His insights are worth the square root of f*ck all.
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Man who migrated to another country to avoid taxes says Britain's problem is migration and taxes that he doesn't pay.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Jim Ratcliffe: UK is ‘on the slide’ from days when it had world’s ‘greatest empire’
Co-owner of Manchester United says Britain is in decline because of high taxes and immigration
www.theguardian.com
September 19, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Man who migrated to another country to avoid taxes says Britain's problem is migration and taxes that he doesn't pay.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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This is the face of someone who is ruining the UK. It's not the people the papers want you to think
His INEOS has received £166.8m+ in UK/Scottish government support, plus a £230m UK Government loan guarantee, and public support of circa £397m and avoided up to £4bn in UK tax by living in Monaco
His INEOS has received £166.8m+ in UK/Scottish government support, plus a £230m UK Government loan guarantee, and public support of circa £397m and avoided up to £4bn in UK tax by living in Monaco
September 19, 2026 at 1:28 PM
This is the face of someone who is ruining the UK. It's not the people the papers want you to think
His INEOS has received £166.8m+ in UK/Scottish government support, plus a £230m UK Government loan guarantee, and public support of circa £397m and avoided up to £4bn in UK tax by living in Monaco
His INEOS has received £166.8m+ in UK/Scottish government support, plus a £230m UK Government loan guarantee, and public support of circa £397m and avoided up to £4bn in UK tax by living in Monaco
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Labour are worried. They've had the Foreign Secretary, the Chancellor, the Mayor of London & the Prime Minister out in Holborn & St Pancras but we've got you. Hundreds of thousands of you who care & are making a difference!
Donate today to help us win:
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Donate today to help us win:
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Let's get our sixth Green MP elected - Green Party
We have a chance to elect our 6th MP - London's first Green MP, Zack Polanski! But we raise over £200k by 8 October. Will you help us?
donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk
September 19, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Labour are worried. They've had the Foreign Secretary, the Chancellor, the Mayor of London & the Prime Minister out in Holborn & St Pancras but we've got you. Hundreds of thousands of you who care & are making a difference!
Donate today to help us win:
donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk/london-by-el...
Donate today to help us win:
donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk/london-by-el...
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Deep in Scotland's Pentland Firth, a grid scale tidal turbine at the MeyGen site just set a massive milestone: over 6.5 years of continuous operation without a single unplanned maintenance stop.
Operating 40 meters underwater in one of the fastest tidal currents on Earth.
Operating 40 meters underwater in one of the fastest tidal currents on Earth.
September 19, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Deep in Scotland's Pentland Firth, a grid scale tidal turbine at the MeyGen site just set a massive milestone: over 6.5 years of continuous operation without a single unplanned maintenance stop.
Operating 40 meters underwater in one of the fastest tidal currents on Earth.
Operating 40 meters underwater in one of the fastest tidal currents on Earth.
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British journalism and polling are both utterly implicated in the Farage funding scandal iandunt.substack.com/p/british-jo...
September 18, 2026 at 11:46 AM
British journalism and polling are both utterly implicated in the Farage funding scandal iandunt.substack.com/p/british-jo...
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Look at the community notes on this one. 👇
September 17, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Look at the community notes on this one. 👇
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Actor Gary Sinise took over 1,000 children of fallen soldiers to Disneyland, free of charge
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September 18, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Actor Gary Sinise took over 1,000 children of fallen soldiers to Disneyland, free of charge
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