David McWilliam
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This election signals a crisis for the British state
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This election signals a crisis for the British state
As the Greens, Reform and nationalists in Scotland and Wales make gains, Westminsterās two-party system is finished
https://www.opendemocracy.net/election-crisis-westminster-reform-greens-labour-conservative-scotland-wales-two-party-system-finished/
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Scotlandās first baby sloth born at Edinburgh Zoo ā and named after David Attenborough - Glasgow Live
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Scotland's first ever baby sloth born at Edinburgh Zoo and named after David Attenborough ā Glasgow Live
The adorable Linneās two-toed sloth arrived on Monday to first-time parents Feira and Nico, and has been named Atty.
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How to manage the cost of government borrowing
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A government that understood its own finances could act. Ours does not.
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How to manage the cost of government borrowing
Bond markets are reported to be twitchy this morning. Gilt rates are rising. The City of London is muttering about āfiscal credibilityā. And the reason is not hard to find. There is growing uncertaint...
https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/05/12/how-to-manage-the-cost-of-government-borrowing/
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MFCarter
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MeidasTouch
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Well this aged terribly
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Petition: Review outsourcing and bring critical public services in-house Require government departments and public bodies to review outsourced contracts and bring critical public service functions back in-house where this improves accountability, resilienceā¦
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Petition: Review outsourcing and bring critical public services in-house
Require government departments and public bodies to review outsourced contracts and bring critical public service functions back in-house where this improves accountability, resilience, and long-term ...
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762184
3 days ago
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Richard Murphy
3 days ago
What happens when you do not understand MMT
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What happens when you do not understand MMT
The FT included an article this morning that demonstrates very clearly why MMT thinking is so important. This was an opinion piece by a person named Tim Leunig, who was, apparently, a senior adviser t...
https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/05/11/what-happens-when-you-do-not-understand-mmt/
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Scottish independence is firmly back because of Reform's success in Holyrood
YouTube video by Professor Tim Wilson
https://youtube.com/watch?v=XTthfqbvjJw
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4 days ago
Wayne's World 3 looks rubbish š¤£
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Wayne's World 3 looks rubbish | John Hallett-Commander (MHFA/Advocate) | 25 comments
Wayne's World 3 looks rubbish | 25 comments on LinkedIn
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Living in Scotland is so great. This is an hour from home š
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Robert Reich
4 days ago
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns. The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate. Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care. The list goes on and on. Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
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Scottish Independence: A Neutral Economic Feasbility Analysis | #Scotland #ScottishIndependence
YouTube video by The American Highlander
https://youtube.com/watch?v=OiQXY5SxSPE
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How Scotland Was Made in York
YouTube video by Scotland History Tours
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Can the United Kingdom survive its divisions?
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
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Judge says DOGE grant terminations are unlawful and 'troubling'
Elon Muskās Department of Government Efficiency āblatantly usedā race, gender and protected characteristics to execute mass termination of federal grants, a judge said.
https://abcnews.com/Politics/judge-doge-grant-terminations-unlawful-troubling/story?id=132762412&cid=social_twitter_abcn
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Elections 2026 live: Election results being announced in some English councils, with other counts still to start
Dozens of councils and mayor's offices are up for grabs in England, while people in Scotland and Wales have been choosing who should run their national parliaments.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1428pev1n0t
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Canāt move for all that winning
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Republicans against Trump on X: "Someone quietly placed a massive $920 million crude oil short at 3:40 a.m. ET this morning. Just 70 minutes later, Axios reported the U.S. and Iran were close to a 14 point deal to end the war. Oil prices crashed, and someone made a fortune. The golden age of corruption." / X
Someone quietly placed a massive $920 million crude oil short at 3:40 a.m. ET this morning. Just 70 minutes later, Axios reported the U.S. and Iran were close to a 14 point deal to end the war. Oil prices crashed, and someone made a fortune. The golden age of corruption.
https://x.com/rpsagainsttrump/status/2052091900153278869?s=46
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ICE vs Gestapo #history #historyshorts #trump
YouTube video by Trevor's History Reels
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Tsunami bigger than Empire State Building triggered by climate change - Sky News
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Global oil reserves are being released at record pace, all to keep oil around $100 a barrel. This isnāt sustainable, and the administration has no plan to reopen the Strait.
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When thereās nothing left for markets to invest in, what can we do?
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When thereās nothing left for markets to invest in, what can we do?
One of my recurring themes on this blog lately has been the failure of neoliberalism to find any use for the money saved in our economies. I am not alone in noticing this theme. Martin Wolf in the Fin...
https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/05/04/when-theres-nothing-left-for-markets-to-invest-in-what-can-we-do/
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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture
10 days ago
@scotrewilding.bsky.social
ās panel of keystone species has delivered its verdict on the election manifestos, finishing with the Scottish Lib Dems. With Scotland heading to the polls in a matter of days, you can see how the main partiesā manifestos compare here: š
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Anthony Scaramucci doesn't hold back on Trump - this is how you beat him
YouTube video by Vlad Vexler
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11 days ago
These private corporations are getting rich off of immigrant deaths & human suffering. We need to ensure they face the consequences of their actions. Our Government is driving this, private corporations are being enriched by this, and the American public can not stand by and allow this to continue.
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Petition: Review outsourcing and bring critical public services in-house
Require government departments and public bodies to review outsourced contracts and bring critical public service functions back in-house where this improves accountability, resilience, and long-term ...
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762184
12 days ago
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California Dreaminā⦠š
13 days ago
JUST A FACT: Donald Trump has been president for 2% of American history ā yet has created over 25% of the American debt⦠Such a busy guy. Big Loser.
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Hey, hey, it's MAY DAY. You know what to do... No School! No Work! No Shopping!
#TaxTheOligarchs
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Petition: Review outsourcing and bring critical public services in-house
Require government departments and public bodies to review outsourced contracts and bring critical public service functions back in-house where this improves accountability, resilience, and long-term ...
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762184
13 days ago
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
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In the 24 hours since the Supreme Court's majority ruled to demolish the Voting Rights Act's remaining protections, Louisiana and Tennessee have already signaled that they'll redraw their congressional maps with the clear effect of shutting Black voters out.
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George Monbiotās chilling warning for Scotland
YouTube video by The National
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Mrs. West : Do Not DM Me
14 days ago
The loudmouth who threatened to destroy an entire civilization feels threatened by pictures of seashells.
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Could a 'wellbeing economy' unlock Scottish independence?
YouTube video by The National
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y6BAhJXwRV4
14 days ago
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Just Jack
15 days ago
He can put his name on coins, notes, buildings, roads, passports all he wants⦠All people will remember is that his name was all over the Epstein files.
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Ian Dunt
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It's incredible to me that we are not talking about the economic implications of this right now. We are so fucked and it's barely mentioned.
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Petition Map (by Unboxed)
Visualise UK Government Petitions
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16 days ago
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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture
17 days ago
70 people have already donated to our Northwoods Rewilding Network through the @biggive.bsky.social
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The black president we nearly had⦠thanks Mitch McConnell you dick
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D. Earl Stephens
17 days ago
šBarack Obama was targeted 11 times in assassination attempts during this two terms. I bet you don't remember any of them because they were handled through proper channels, professionally, and he isn't a whiny bitch.
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Mark Carney: "Many of our former strengths, built on our close ties to the US, have become weaknesses. The US has changed. That's their right. And we're responding ... we're deepening our partnerships with our closest allies, including the EU, the Nordic countries, and Australia."
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Catherine's fundraiser for Maggie's Centres
Help Catherine Stretton raise money to support Maggie's Centres
https://www.justgiving.com/page/catherine-stretton-6?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
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Petition: Review outsourcing and bring critical public services in-house
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Petition: Review outsourcing and bring critical public services in-house
Require government departments and public bodies to review outsourced contracts and bring critical public service functions back in-house where this improves accountability, resilience, and long-term value for money, starting with pension administration and core IT systems.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762184
about 1 month ago
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August J. Pollak
18 days ago
The amount of misinformation weāre getting about an incident that just occurred in front of 1,500 news reporters is truly the metaphor of our generation.
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Robert Reich
18 days ago
When billionaires take control of vital communication platforms, itās not a win for free speech. Itās a win for oligarchy. And when those billionaires justify their business motives by citing āfreedom,ā what they actually seek is freedom from accountability. Don't be fooled.
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Fal Rising
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For every other president in American history who survived an assassination attempt or was assassinated, the country responded with collective shock and grief, regardless of political party. With Trump, we just assume itās staged.
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