Patricia S Paton 🏴🇧🇷
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CTO @bylinesnetwork.co.uk | Image creator | Loves art, science and technology. Prone to the odd political moan – mainly about wealthy, self-serving politicians
Former bench scientist & lecturer. PhD in Immunology
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A series based on the ephemerality of life from knowledge eagerness to a possible self-destruction.
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🚨 DEAR ALL - we have just launched our crowdfunder for getting PRINT COPIES of our gazette on the Al-Fayed trafficking network to MPs.
Please please do share everywhere - and chip in a little if you can:
Please please do share everywhere - and chip in a little if you can:
Where is justice? Survivors voices in parliament
Put survivors’ testimony about Mohamed Al-Fayed in front of MPs – securing an inquiry, breaking down barriers and holding power to account.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
August 26, 2026 at 9:03 AM
🚨 DEAR ALL - we have just launched our crowdfunder for getting PRINT COPIES of our gazette on the Al-Fayed trafficking network to MPs.
Please please do share everywhere - and chip in a little if you can:
Please please do share everywhere - and chip in a little if you can:
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Shuttered shops and vacant lots – once the life of a town, city centres are now an empty testimony to the past
| Nazish Saad
| Nazish Saad
Regenerating abandoned town centres - Bylines Scotland
Shuttered shops and vacant lots – once the life of a town, city centres are now an empty testimony to the past
bylines.scot
July 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Shuttered shops and vacant lots – once the life of a town, city centres are now an empty testimony to the past
| Nazish Saad
| Nazish Saad
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We’re releasing our next Bylines Network Gazette on the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, with 4 exclusive interviews:
-Gina Miller
-Naomi Smith
-Lord Heseltine
-Peter Corr
Read the interviews in full by joining the Friends of Bylines Network
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-Gina Miller
-Naomi Smith
-Lord Heseltine
-Peter Corr
Read the interviews in full by joining the Friends of Bylines Network
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June 21, 2026 at 10:06 AM
We’re releasing our next Bylines Network Gazette on the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, with 4 exclusive interviews:
-Gina Miller
-Naomi Smith
-Lord Heseltine
-Peter Corr
Read the interviews in full by joining the Friends of Bylines Network
bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
-Gina Miller
-Naomi Smith
-Lord Heseltine
-Peter Corr
Read the interviews in full by joining the Friends of Bylines Network
bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
June 21, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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We’re releasing our next Bylines Network Gazette on the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, with 4 exclusive interviews:
-Gina Miller
-Naomi Smith
-Lord Heseltine
-Peter Corr
Read the interviews in full by joining the Friends of Bylines Network
bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
-Gina Miller
-Naomi Smith
-Lord Heseltine
-Peter Corr
Read the interviews in full by joining the Friends of Bylines Network
bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
June 20, 2026 at 11:40 AM
We’re releasing our next Bylines Network Gazette on the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, with 4 exclusive interviews:
-Gina Miller
-Naomi Smith
-Lord Heseltine
-Peter Corr
Read the interviews in full by joining the Friends of Bylines Network
bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
-Gina Miller
-Naomi Smith
-Lord Heseltine
-Peter Corr
Read the interviews in full by joining the Friends of Bylines Network
bylinesnetwork.co.uk/friends-of-b...
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The TV drama Believe Me, based on the John Worboys case, is a powerful series that asks serious questions of the police and justice system | Lucas Ross
Serial offending: Believe Me reviewed - Bylines Scotland
The TV drama Believe Me, based on the John Worboys case, is a powerful series that asks serious questions of the police and justice system
bylines.scot
June 13, 2026 at 7:29 AM
The TV drama Believe Me, based on the John Worboys case, is a powerful series that asks serious questions of the police and justice system | Lucas Ross
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📢 As part of #IndieNewsWeek, join Bylines Network for a special webinar exploring the future of independent journalism in the UK. Featuring Jonathan Heawood, Hardeep Matharu, Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana, Jaldeep Katwala and Sameer Padania, plus audience Q&A.
🎟️ Book your place: bit.ly/BylinesINW26
🎟️ Book your place: bit.ly/BylinesINW26
June 13, 2026 at 11:17 AM
📢 As part of #IndieNewsWeek, join Bylines Network for a special webinar exploring the future of independent journalism in the UK. Featuring Jonathan Heawood, Hardeep Matharu, Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana, Jaldeep Katwala and Sameer Padania, plus audience Q&A.
🎟️ Book your place: bit.ly/BylinesINW26
🎟️ Book your place: bit.ly/BylinesINW26
A must read!
“What fascinated me most however, was the social context in which it happened. This was a remote corner of Scotland where people from Wick – only half-jokingly – considered those from Thurso, a mere 20 miles away, to be foreigners.”
“What fascinated me most however, was the social context in which it happened. This was a remote corner of Scotland where people from Wick – only half-jokingly – considered those from Thurso, a mere 20 miles away, to be foreigners.”
Mr Datta – the immigrant who became a Highlands legend - Bylines Scotland
The inspiring legacy of Mr Datta, an immigrant surgeon from India who became a beacon of belonging, integration and community
bylines.scot
June 6, 2026 at 7:42 AM
A must read!
“What fascinated me most however, was the social context in which it happened. This was a remote corner of Scotland where people from Wick – only half-jokingly – considered those from Thurso, a mere 20 miles away, to be foreigners.”
“What fascinated me most however, was the social context in which it happened. This was a remote corner of Scotland where people from Wick – only half-jokingly – considered those from Thurso, a mere 20 miles away, to be foreigners.”
Funny Angela Rayner saying she’s been cleared by HMRC over her tax manoeuvres … of course she has. She had to pay them £40,000 in unpaid stamp duty. I’m tired of politicians playing saints, and scavenging for positions, money in their pockets than anything else.
May 15, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Funny Angela Rayner saying she’s been cleared by HMRC over her tax manoeuvres … of course she has. She had to pay them £40,000 in unpaid stamp duty. I’m tired of politicians playing saints, and scavenging for positions, money in their pockets than anything else.
It really looks like Sarwar had ‘that conversation’ with Offord … Which one will be the opposition?
📷 Clyde 1
📷 Clyde 1
May 9, 2026 at 6:38 AM
It really looks like Sarwar had ‘that conversation’ with Offord … Which one will be the opposition?
📷 Clyde 1
📷 Clyde 1
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Results day Friday 8th May
I'm scheduled to be on live from Bridgend at 10.30, 17.45 and 18.40. Gareth from Llanfair P.G. at 12.30 and 15.00. Hopefully Rob from Swansea at times tbc. Direct link here: . www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks1C...
I'm scheduled to be on live from Bridgend at 10.30, 17.45 and 18.40. Gareth from Llanfair P.G. at 12.30 and 15.00. Hopefully Rob from Swansea at times tbc. Direct link here: . www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks1C...
Bylines Scotland and Bylines Cymru election livestream
YouTube video by Bylines Network
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May 7, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Results day Friday 8th May
I'm scheduled to be on live from Bridgend at 10.30, 17.45 and 18.40. Gareth from Llanfair P.G. at 12.30 and 15.00. Hopefully Rob from Swansea at times tbc. Direct link here: . www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks1C...
I'm scheduled to be on live from Bridgend at 10.30, 17.45 and 18.40. Gareth from Llanfair P.G. at 12.30 and 15.00. Hopefully Rob from Swansea at times tbc. Direct link here: . www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks1C...
He should be sued for defamation also …
Kerr told STV News that "strangers will be prioritised over local people here in Edinburgh".
Kerr told STV News that "strangers will be prioritised over local people here in Edinburgh".
Reform accused of 'misinformation' over council's 'asylum hotel' plans — STV News
Reform held a press call outside the former Northfield House Hotel in Edinburgh, which it claimed would be used to house 'male refugees'
apple.news
May 6, 2026 at 9:09 PM
He should be sued for defamation also …
Kerr told STV News that "strangers will be prioritised over local people here in Edinburgh".
Kerr told STV News that "strangers will be prioritised over local people here in Edinburgh".
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Bylines Network is changing the media landscape. No hidden agenda, no broligarchs, we are journalism for the people by the people.
For the real talk on the elections from citizens like you, tune in to the livestream on Friday, ask questions, share your perspective and be part of the conversation.👇
For the real talk on the elections from citizens like you, tune in to the livestream on Friday, ask questions, share your perspective and be part of the conversation.👇
Tune into the Bylines Scotland elections livestream this Friday, 10.30am-7.30pm, for coverage of the results from Scotland and Wales as they come in, with live analysis from special guests www.youtube.com/channel/UC3r...
May 6, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Bylines Network is changing the media landscape. No hidden agenda, no broligarchs, we are journalism for the people by the people.
For the real talk on the elections from citizens like you, tune in to the livestream on Friday, ask questions, share your perspective and be part of the conversation.👇
For the real talk on the elections from citizens like you, tune in to the livestream on Friday, ask questions, share your perspective and be part of the conversation.👇
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Remember that we have elections in Scotland and Wales tomorrow, and don't let anyone put you off voting by telling you that it's meaningless or 'boring'. There could be a political earthquake in Wales this time around, and Scotland doesn't need people dismissing its outcome. 🗳️
Tune into the Bylines Scotland elections livestream this Friday, 10.30am-7.30pm, for coverage of the results from Scotland and Wales as they come in, with live analysis from special guests www.youtube.com/channel/UC3r...
May 6, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Remember that we have elections in Scotland and Wales tomorrow, and don't let anyone put you off voting by telling you that it's meaningless or 'boring'. There could be a political earthquake in Wales this time around, and Scotland doesn't need people dismissing its outcome. 🗳️
Want to watch live election results from independent news? Now we can! :-)
Tune into the Bylines Scotland elections livestream this Friday, 10.30am-7.30pm, for coverage of the results from Scotland and Wales as they come in, with live analysis from special guests www.youtube.com/channel/UC3r...
May 5, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Want to watch live election results from independent news? Now we can! :-)
After putting together the @bylinesnetwork.co.uk Gazette for UK Elections, I’ve noticed that the coverage from all the publications in the network and the special guests is really good.
Don’t miss any issue; sign up as a Friend of Bylines. It's worthwhile!
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Don’t miss any issue; sign up as a Friend of Bylines. It's worthwhile!
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May 5, 2026 at 2:27 PM
After putting together the @bylinesnetwork.co.uk Gazette for UK Elections, I’ve noticed that the coverage from all the publications in the network and the special guests is really good.
Don’t miss any issue; sign up as a Friend of Bylines. It's worthwhile!
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Don’t miss any issue; sign up as a Friend of Bylines. It's worthwhile!
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An explainer article I publish last week explaining the Adicional Member System in Scotland’s electoral system.
In it, if a specific party does very well in the constituency vote, it is much less likely to get a regional seat, so the final vote gets balanced.
In it, if a specific party does very well in the constituency vote, it is much less likely to get a regional seat, so the final vote gets balanced.
Voting for the first time? Here’s how the Scottish electoral system works - Bylines Scotland
In Scottish Parliament elections, you cast two votes under the Additional Member System for a mix of local and regional MSPs – an explainer
bylines.scot
May 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
An explainer article I publish last week explaining the Adicional Member System in Scotland’s electoral system.
In it, if a specific party does very well in the constituency vote, it is much less likely to get a regional seat, so the final vote gets balanced.
In it, if a specific party does very well in the constituency vote, it is much less likely to get a regional seat, so the final vote gets balanced.
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Why David Edgar’s ‘Destiny’ could be the most important thing you do this bank holiday weekend
One of the most influential political plays of the twentieth century returns after 50 years with a powerful warning about fascism | Ben Dickenson
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One of the most influential political plays of the twentieth century returns after 50 years with a powerful warning about fascism | Ben Dickenson
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Why David Edgar’s ‘Destiny’ could be the most important thing you do this bank holiday weekend
One of the most influential political plays of the twentieth century returns after 50 years with a powerful warning about fascism
kentandsurreybylines.co.uk
May 2, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Why David Edgar’s ‘Destiny’ could be the most important thing you do this bank holiday weekend
One of the most influential political plays of the twentieth century returns after 50 years with a powerful warning about fascism | Ben Dickenson
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One of the most influential political plays of the twentieth century returns after 50 years with a powerful warning about fascism | Ben Dickenson
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This is a must read from @drpam.bsky.social ! In my opinion, I like what Greens are proposing. I have my doubts about the curriculum for excellence. I am glad Dr Pam raised a doubt about it. Giving Head Teachers liberty to 'design' the strategy of the course is not good, in my experience (1)
April 30, 2026 at 9:24 AM
This is a must read from @drpam.bsky.social ! In my opinion, I like what Greens are proposing. I have my doubts about the curriculum for excellence. I am glad Dr Pam raised a doubt about it. Giving Head Teachers liberty to 'design' the strategy of the course is not good, in my experience (1)
A must read if you want to know a few examples of how Trump is profiteering during his presidency.
The Evolution of Trump’s Corruption
The president is no longer intimidated by backlash.
www.theatlantic.com
April 29, 2026 at 7:07 AM
A must read if you want to know a few examples of how Trump is profiteering during his presidency.
I think he can say bye bye to his aspirations now as a politician 😆😆
Malcolm Offord was laughed at as his attempt to attack the Greens completely backfired during the STV Leaders' Debate
April 28, 2026 at 7:58 PM
I think he can say bye bye to his aspirations now as a politician 😆😆
@reformukscotland.bsky.social, Malcom Offord, if you won’t talk about reserved matters, you won’t represent people in Scotland
#stvdebate
#stvdebate
April 28, 2026 at 6:36 PM
@reformukscotland.bsky.social, Malcom Offord, if you won’t talk about reserved matters, you won’t represent people in Scotland
#stvdebate
#stvdebate
Oh Anas Sarwar from @scottishlabour.bsky.social stop saying you have experience with NHS! You’ve worked in dentistry, a micro part of the NHS and even so, at your time it didn’t have a fraction of problems compared to the last years! Why don’t you go back to ‘your NHS’ then?!
#stvdebate
#stvdebate
April 28, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Oh Anas Sarwar from @scottishlabour.bsky.social stop saying you have experience with NHS! You’ve worked in dentistry, a micro part of the NHS and even so, at your time it didn’t have a fraction of problems compared to the last years! Why don’t you go back to ‘your NHS’ then?!
#stvdebate
#stvdebate
A must read from @dangoyal.bsky.social!
“The only notable manifesto promise is a policy that puts Scottish Labour right alongside Reform, the Conservatives, and their UK Labour counterparts: “Reform NHS funding so that funding follows the patient.” (p.12 Scotland Needs Change)
“The only notable manifesto promise is a policy that puts Scottish Labour right alongside Reform, the Conservatives, and their UK Labour counterparts: “Reform NHS funding so that funding follows the patient.” (p.12 Scotland Needs Change)
Election 2026: what do the Scottish party manifestos say about the NHS? - Bylines Scotland
Six parties, one NHS crisis – yet their manifestos reveal more shared ground than solutions, with only a few willing to face the hard choices
bylines.scot
April 26, 2026 at 8:08 AM
A must read from @dangoyal.bsky.social!
“The only notable manifesto promise is a policy that puts Scottish Labour right alongside Reform, the Conservatives, and their UK Labour counterparts: “Reform NHS funding so that funding follows the patient.” (p.12 Scotland Needs Change)
“The only notable manifesto promise is a policy that puts Scottish Labour right alongside Reform, the Conservatives, and their UK Labour counterparts: “Reform NHS funding so that funding follows the patient.” (p.12 Scotland Needs Change)
It baffles me how Trump & Co are not impeached’…and how the world is scared of those that carry the 💰!
“Fifty days into the Iran war the world has lost 550m barrels of Gulf crude—nearly 2% of last year’s global output.
“Fifty days into the Iran war the world has lost 550m barrels of Gulf crude—nearly 2% of last year’s global output.
Global energy markets are on the verge of a disaster — The Economist
Scenarios now range from bad to awful
apple.news
April 25, 2026 at 7:50 AM
It baffles me how Trump & Co are not impeached’…and how the world is scared of those that carry the 💰!
“Fifty days into the Iran war the world has lost 550m barrels of Gulf crude—nearly 2% of last year’s global output.
“Fifty days into the Iran war the world has lost 550m barrels of Gulf crude—nearly 2% of last year’s global output.