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🚨 Legal win 🚨
UK Govt forced to review Industrial Strategy after our legal challenge exposed its failure to assess impacts of Carbon Capture & Storage - a dirty distraction, locking us into fossil fuels
Press Release: scrapcc.org/PR-IS
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@sioldridge.bsky.social
UK Govt forced to review Industrial Strategy after our legal challenge exposed its failure to assess impacts of Carbon Capture & Storage - a dirty distraction, locking us into fossil fuels
Press Release: scrapcc.org/PR-IS
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@sioldridge.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 7:39 AM
🚨 Legal win 🚨
UK Govt forced to review Industrial Strategy after our legal challenge exposed its failure to assess impacts of Carbon Capture & Storage - a dirty distraction, locking us into fossil fuels
Press Release: scrapcc.org/PR-IS
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@sioldridge.bsky.social
UK Govt forced to review Industrial Strategy after our legal challenge exposed its failure to assess impacts of Carbon Capture & Storage - a dirty distraction, locking us into fossil fuels
Press Release: scrapcc.org/PR-IS
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@sioldridge.bsky.social
Amazing how much Scotland subsidises Englandshire.
Like abuse isn't it. The big boss closes your business then charges you millions to keep his business going.
Like abuse isn't it. The big boss closes your business then charges you millions to keep his business going.
Latest increase-Scots taxpayers to pay first £120minstalment to keep old English steelworks in business and another £100m to save old English oil refinery so that it can replace Scottish oil refinery to refine oil almost entirely from Scottish waters!!
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/09/18/l...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/09/18/l...
Latest increase – Scots taxpayers to pay first £120 million instalment to keep old English steelworks in business and another £100m to save old English oil refinery so that it can replace Scottish oil...
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talkingupscotlandtwo.com
September 18, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Amazing how much Scotland subsidises Englandshire.
Like abuse isn't it. The big boss closes your business then charges you millions to keep his business going.
Like abuse isn't it. The big boss closes your business then charges you millions to keep his business going.
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Interesting isn't it we can't 'afford' State Pension.
But we can afford to give King Charles who is already a billionaire another £48m, 4,000 State Pensions, a year extra.
Hmm...
But we can afford to give King Charles who is already a billionaire another £48m, 4,000 State Pensions, a year extra.
Hmm...
September 18, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Interesting isn't it we can't 'afford' State Pension.
But we can afford to give King Charles who is already a billionaire another £48m, 4,000 State Pensions, a year extra.
Hmm...
But we can afford to give King Charles who is already a billionaire another £48m, 4,000 State Pensions, a year extra.
Hmm...
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Scotland always has been, and always should be, ambitious about technology. We should want to lead, innovate, and benefit from the industries that will shape the future.
But ambition does not mean allowing developers to dictate the terms, writes Laura Moodie ✍️
But ambition does not mean allowing developers to dictate the terms, writes Laura Moodie ✍️
September 18, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Scotland always has been, and always should be, ambitious about technology. We should want to lead, innovate, and benefit from the industries that will shape the future.
But ambition does not mean allowing developers to dictate the terms, writes Laura Moodie ✍️
But ambition does not mean allowing developers to dictate the terms, writes Laura Moodie ✍️
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Instead of debating “should we do what Canada is doing” (which is, so far, unclear), the debate could be: “how has the world changed that the EU and Canada are considering this, and how do we want to deal with this situation?“
Just a suggestion.
Just a suggestion.
September 18, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Instead of debating “should we do what Canada is doing” (which is, so far, unclear), the debate could be: “how has the world changed that the EU and Canada are considering this, and how do we want to deal with this situation?“
Just a suggestion.
Just a suggestion.
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Remember when all the centrist dads insisted this guy was a decent man of principle?
Well, he's working for Palantir now.
Will they reflect on this? No, they will not.
Well, he's working for Palantir now.
Will they reflect on this? No, they will not.
September 18, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Remember when all the centrist dads insisted this guy was a decent man of principle?
Well, he's working for Palantir now.
Will they reflect on this? No, they will not.
Well, he's working for Palantir now.
Will they reflect on this? No, they will not.
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Pleased to be in @opendemocracy.net discussing @persuasionuk.bsky.social's work assessing what messages work against Reform and why the summer of financial scandals has caught up to the party.
www.opendemocracy.net/reform-uk-ni...
www.opendemocracy.net/reform-uk-ni...
Why crypto and financial scandals are finally denting Reform UK
Our research shows Nigel Farage’s anti-elitist brand is vulnerable to stories linking billionaire cash to party policy
www.opendemocracy.net
September 18, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Pleased to be in @opendemocracy.net discussing @persuasionuk.bsky.social's work assessing what messages work against Reform and why the summer of financial scandals has caught up to the party.
www.opendemocracy.net/reform-uk-ni...
www.opendemocracy.net/reform-uk-ni...
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There is no case for a Nuclear Power Generation Plant in Scotland
No Ah buts! You see! about it. It's beyond disagreement, debate, or argument. Those endorsing nuclear power are doing so for ulterior motives. When they make the argument the retort is what's your real motive?
Here are the numbers
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No Ah buts! You see! about it. It's beyond disagreement, debate, or argument. Those endorsing nuclear power are doing so for ulterior motives. When they make the argument the retort is what's your real motive?
Here are the numbers
1/
September 18, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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What a load of manipulative nonsense flying in the face of facts.
See thread.
bsky.app/profile/para...
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See thread.
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Nuclear Power Generation is neither.
Safe - Green - Clean.
It is beyond dispute, debate or argument
From Mining the Uranium Ore - Processing into fuel - Generation Plant - Post operation clean up - Waste
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Safe - Green - Clean.
It is beyond dispute, debate or argument
From Mining the Uranium Ore - Processing into fuel - Generation Plant - Post operation clean up - Waste
1/
September 18, 2026 at 9:41 AM
What a load of manipulative nonsense flying in the face of facts.
See thread.
bsky.app/profile/para...
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See thread.
bsky.app/profile/para...
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12 years ago today. Don't forget the broken promises. #DontGetFooledAgain
September 18, 2026 at 7:36 AM
12 years ago today. Don't forget the broken promises. #DontGetFooledAgain
Here's another English journalist who has changed his views & now supports a Independent Scotland.
Tipping point has been reached in the minds and hearts of the English commentariat.
Scotland will become Independent.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Tipping point has been reached in the minds and hearts of the English commentariat.
Scotland will become Independent.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Slowly then all at once: this emboldened Celtic alliance could spell the end of the UK | Simon Jenkins
It’s something akin to a quiet earthquake: home nations jointly declaring their wish to be freed from English domination. A big move needs a big response, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Here's another English journalist who has changed his views & now supports a Independent Scotland.
Tipping point has been reached in the minds and hearts of the English commentariat.
Scotland will become Independent.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Tipping point has been reached in the minds and hearts of the English commentariat.
Scotland will become Independent.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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A short thread on “legitimate concerns”. The phrase is used repeatedly by UK government ministers. The Home Secretary is at it again this week. But only ever - as far as I can tell - in one context: people’s response to the arrival of asylum seekers.
Please read whole 🧵before responding - thanks
Please read whole 🧵before responding - thanks
September 18, 2026 at 6:49 AM
A short thread on “legitimate concerns”. The phrase is used repeatedly by UK government ministers. The Home Secretary is at it again this week. But only ever - as far as I can tell - in one context: people’s response to the arrival of asylum seekers.
Please read whole 🧵before responding - thanks
Please read whole 🧵before responding - thanks
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'The mere fact that anyone in 2026 is still promising that they are going to announce a positive case for the Union, all by itself tells us that no such case exists.'
weegingerdug
weegingerdug
The positive case for the Union will be along shortly, this time they mean it.
The flag waving We’re not nationalists we’re British brigade are seriously rattled by the Celtic Alliance, although of course they’d never admit to it, they’re currently doi…
weegingerdug.wordpress.com
September 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
'The mere fact that anyone in 2026 is still promising that they are going to announce a positive case for the Union, all by itself tells us that no such case exists.'
weegingerdug
weegingerdug
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Yes indeed — pro domo sua, really worried about the future of Celtic & Scottish Studies as the university shows no evidence of understanding the value of what they have.
September 18, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Yes indeed — pro domo sua, really worried about the future of Celtic & Scottish Studies as the university shows no evidence of understanding the value of what they have.
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But I agree with you, the cutting of single honours programmes looks more serious than joint honours. Edinburgh not offering Scottish Literature is almost incomprehensible given its history.
September 18, 2026 at 7:11 AM
But I agree with you, the cutting of single honours programmes looks more serious than joint honours. Edinburgh not offering Scottish Literature is almost incomprehensible given its history.
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Those calling for state pension cut are silent on their tax perks.
Gross tax relief on pension contributions £83.9bn.
14% went to 1.1m additional rate tax payers.
57% to 6.6m higher rate (40%) payers.
29% went to 30.4m basic rate (20%) payers.
Equalizing it at 20% for all leaves £14.5bn spare.
Gross tax relief on pension contributions £83.9bn.
14% went to 1.1m additional rate tax payers.
57% to 6.6m higher rate (40%) payers.
29% went to 30.4m basic rate (20%) payers.
Equalizing it at 20% for all leaves £14.5bn spare.
Here’s how the chancellor can raise the billions needed to improve the quality of life of millions
Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. Mi...
leftfootforward.org
September 17, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Those calling for state pension cut are silent on their tax perks.
Gross tax relief on pension contributions £83.9bn.
14% went to 1.1m additional rate tax payers.
57% to 6.6m higher rate (40%) payers.
29% went to 30.4m basic rate (20%) payers.
Equalizing it at 20% for all leaves £14.5bn spare.
Gross tax relief on pension contributions £83.9bn.
14% went to 1.1m additional rate tax payers.
57% to 6.6m higher rate (40%) payers.
29% went to 30.4m basic rate (20%) payers.
Equalizing it at 20% for all leaves £14.5bn spare.
Politicians and revolving doors to the trough.
Revolving doors and political auctions.
Labour peer and former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir.
Palantir is trying to save its £330m NHS contract, wants more public contracts.
Nick Clegg, Rishi Sunak, George Osborne and others have taken similar jobs.
Labour peer and former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir.
Palantir is trying to save its £330m NHS contract, wants more public contracts.
Nick Clegg, Rishi Sunak, George Osborne and others have taken similar jobs.
Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir
Peer takes full-time position at the controversial company as it fends off pressure from both Andy Burnham’s government and Sadiq Khan
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Politicians and revolving doors to the trough.
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A Scottish university has beat the likes of Oxford and Cambridge to be crowned the best university in the UK
Scottish university crowned best in the UK, beating Oxford and Cambridge
www.thenational.scot
September 18, 2026 at 7:18 AM
A Scottish university has beat the likes of Oxford and Cambridge to be crowned the best university in the UK
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Energy-rich Scotland has some of the highest energy prices in Europe - and they are set to rise again this winter.
If the UK Government won’t cut energy bills as they promised, they should get out of the way for a Scottish Government that will.
If the UK Government won’t cut energy bills as they promised, they should get out of the way for a Scottish Government that will.
September 16, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Energy-rich Scotland has some of the highest energy prices in Europe - and they are set to rise again this winter.
If the UK Government won’t cut energy bills as they promised, they should get out of the way for a Scottish Government that will.
If the UK Government won’t cut energy bills as they promised, they should get out of the way for a Scottish Government that will.
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£30 million *in total* for community renewables, as proof of UK govt seriousness on climate.
£28 billion *per year* in UK subsidies for fossil fuels, per IMF (2024, converted from $36m USD).
These are not serious people.
£28 billion *per year* in UK subsidies for fossil fuels, per IMF (2024, converted from $36m USD).
These are not serious people.
September 17, 2026 at 2:40 PM
£30 million *in total* for community renewables, as proof of UK govt seriousness on climate.
£28 billion *per year* in UK subsidies for fossil fuels, per IMF (2024, converted from $36m USD).
These are not serious people.
£28 billion *per year* in UK subsidies for fossil fuels, per IMF (2024, converted from $36m USD).
These are not serious people.
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🥃 Andy Burnham has just given English whisky the same level of protection as Scotch whisky! 😱
MSP for Speyside Laura Mitchell explains why that isn’t a good idea. 👇
MSP for Speyside Laura Mitchell explains why that isn’t a good idea. 👇
September 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM
🥃 Andy Burnham has just given English whisky the same level of protection as Scotch whisky! 😱
MSP for Speyside Laura Mitchell explains why that isn’t a good idea. 👇
MSP for Speyside Laura Mitchell explains why that isn’t a good idea. 👇
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An oil-producing nation with no refinery.
An exporting nation with no shipping routes.
An electricity producer forced to pay to upload to the “national” grid.
Welcome to our blessed "union of equals".
An exporting nation with no shipping routes.
An electricity producer forced to pay to upload to the “national” grid.
Welcome to our blessed "union of equals".
September 17, 2026 at 12:24 PM
An oil-producing nation with no refinery.
An exporting nation with no shipping routes.
An electricity producer forced to pay to upload to the “national” grid.
Welcome to our blessed "union of equals".
An exporting nation with no shipping routes.
An electricity producer forced to pay to upload to the “national” grid.
Welcome to our blessed "union of equals".
Scotland when once again Independent can restart sea trade & ferries with the countries all around the North Sea, Baltic, Mediterranean & further afield. Like we did for centuries before 1707.
Since then, such routes have been strangled by UK Westminster govt.
www.thenational.scot/news/2655608...
Since then, such routes have been strangled by UK Westminster govt.
www.thenational.scot/news/2655608...
Scotland to Europe ferry plans scrapped as Forth Ports pulls out of deal
Forth Ports pulls out of Rosyth-Europe ferry plans despite £6m government funding.
www.thenational.scot
September 17, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Scotland when once again Independent can restart sea trade & ferries with the countries all around the North Sea, Baltic, Mediterranean & further afield. Like we did for centuries before 1707.
Since then, such routes have been strangled by UK Westminster govt.
www.thenational.scot/news/2655608...
Since then, such routes have been strangled by UK Westminster govt.
www.thenational.scot/news/2655608...
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The UK continues its decline into irrelevance:
1. The Celtic nations chart their own futures;
2. Canada, a Commonwealth nation, aligns closer with the EU;
3. #Brexit trashes UK economy;
4. USA a rogue state.
There is a new world order emerging ... 1/2
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx3051ye5j0nt
1. The Celtic nations chart their own futures;
2. Canada, a Commonwealth nation, aligns closer with the EU;
3. #Brexit trashes UK economy;
4. USA a rogue state.
There is a new world order emerging ... 1/2
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx3051ye5j0nt
Canada welcomes EU ambition for it to become 'associate member', Carney tells European Parliament
The prime minister says Europe and Canada are "stronger together" in his speech.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 17, 2026 at 10:44 AM
The UK continues its decline into irrelevance:
1. The Celtic nations chart their own futures;
2. Canada, a Commonwealth nation, aligns closer with the EU;
3. #Brexit trashes UK economy;
4. USA a rogue state.
There is a new world order emerging ... 1/2
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx3051ye5j0nt
1. The Celtic nations chart their own futures;
2. Canada, a Commonwealth nation, aligns closer with the EU;
3. #Brexit trashes UK economy;
4. USA a rogue state.
There is a new world order emerging ... 1/2
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx3051ye5j0nt
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Beautifully expressed.
“The truth is this: Burnham is an English politician who is unthinkingly committed to the union… He knows nothing about Ireland or Scotland and a little bit about Wales”
~Brian Feeney
The Irish News
☕️🥐
~Brian Feeney
The Irish News
☕️🥐
September 16, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Beautifully expressed.