THIS WEEK'S CARTOON: That Keir Starmer apology in full. The UK Government really is in 'A Sorry State'. You will read and be suitably grateful to your trusty cartoonist. gregmoodie.com/a-sorry-state/ #McSweeney #StarmerOutNow

Three months until Scotland’s choice. On May 7, vote SNP to choose hope, fairness and real action on the cost of living. Let’s escape the broken Westminster system and choose our own future with the fresh start of independence. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Every American needs to watch this:

So many dodgy Labour peers to choose from, but my favourite would have to be Lord Watson, who went to prison in 2005 for setting fire to hotel curtains after being refused service at the bar.

Oh, hell YES.

Saw the 'lost' Robert Burns portrait by Henry Raeburn in the National Gallery today, alongside the Alexander Nasmyth original it was based on. Both predate Photoshop by some time.

Brilliant

Meanwhile at the light at the end of the tunnel….

One of my little rituals is to say goodnight to the moon before I head to bed (don’t judge - there are worse habits). I recently learned that Jupiter has ‘at least’ 97 moons and have realised I could never move there.

FANTASTIC! Time for the rest of the UK to do the same! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning. Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.

I finally got my corner of the couch back from Domingo but all the stuff I want to read is now on the other side out of reach. Also the three demanding vixens squabbling with each other & demanding dog treats at the allotment meant I only got half my gardening jobs done today. I sense a pattern here

What a win for nature! Scotland is the first UK country to have Swift bricks in law – a lifeline for this threatened bird. And, for the first time ever, the Scottish Government must set legally binding nature recovery targets. Thanks for helping make history with a strong Natural Environment Bill.

After the astounding success of Melania the movie, I canna wait for The Game of Noems....

@lbc.co.uk Could someone at LBC give credit to the SNP for policies (often furiously opposed by the labour MSPs) that have resulted in fewer school exclusions? It is clear labour are trying to make changes without ever mentioning they already are in place in Scotland. You wonder why we vote SNP?

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Swift bricks will be installed in all new buildings in Scotland after the Scottish parliament voted in favour of a law to help endangered cavity-nesting birds www.theguardian.com/environment/...

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 At the Scottish elections on 7th May, the people of Scotland will be handed the power to sack Keir Starmer and choose a fresh start with independence by voting SNP.

You’re back then? #foxoftheday

THIS WEEK'S CARTOON: I could insult Donald Trump endlessly, but as tomorrow is Burns Night, let's do it in the style of the bard. Warning: May be rude. I don't care. gregmoodie.com/robert-burns...

2 blackbirds, 2 coal tits, 2 robins, 4 blue tits, 2 dunnocks, 1 great tit, 1 magpie, 3 robins, 1 carrion crow, 1 wood pigeon and 2 foxes. #biggardenbirdwatch @rspb.bsky.social

Board of Peace - Season 1

I think the 1st Douglas Bader award for bravery should go to those heroes who entered combat in spite of their inability to fight whilst suffering from bone spurs...

Glad to hear Mayor Zohran Mamdani is considering a baby box scheme in New York. The Scottish Government has sent over a Baby Box to share our experience and hopefully offer some inspiration. Since we launched it in 2017, I’m proud it’s giving every child the best start in life. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

it does feel fundamentally dysfunctional, right, to beg lawmakers to use the law to force law enforcement to obey the law

Domingo took one look at the weather today and decided to stay in bed till midday. Being a kind sort of guy though he did leave me a tiny space on the sofa when he did get up.

MAGA, JD Vance and Trump say: Europe is poor Europe is broke Europe has low GDP Europe cannot afford anything without the US Europe is falling behind Europe is a declining continent Now here’s the problem with that whole framing. The graph below shows the real benefits Europe has over the USA:-

🛌 He’s never had a bed in his life 😬 He was terrified of us humans at first trying to run away ✂️ 2 months build up to a massive operation her had to endure. Just look at him today. No leash and walks voluntarily back into his little safe place ❤️

I just watched episode 2 of BBC’s Winter Watch followed by excerpts from Trump’s speech at Davros and I can’t for the life of me understand why animals aren’t running this planet.

Another proud day for America.

Poll Analysis: Norstat 13th - 16th of January 2026 Holyrood Seats Projection: SNP ~ 62 Labour ~ 18 Reform ~ 17 Conservative ~ 12 Green ~ 11 Lib Dem ~ 9 Independence: Yes ~ 51% No ~ 49%

Deutsche Bank here with the good stuff. Game on.

In today's cartoon, "I, Anasbot", Anas Sarwar responds to the 6-figure donation his Scottish branch received and denies spending it on fake accounts to boost his presence on social media. You will read and appreciate what a fine thing I've been in your life. gregmoodie.com/i-anasbot/ #ScottishLabour

“The United States will not let men steal trophies from women…” - says guy who happily took the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to a woman

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Copenhagen town hall square, Denmark right now. Massive solidarity with Greenland demonstrations. Source: dr.dk

Say what you want, but Massie has game.

CBS has received updated info from 2 US govt anonymous sources of ICE agent Jonathan Ross being treated at the hospital after he was allegedly touched by a car.

Launching the virtual library of @davidgraeber—still drafts, but it's happening! books.davidgraeber.org

Great to visit Leith Primary School and meet pupils enjoying their free, healthy breakfast. We will roll out free breakfast clubs to every primary school in Scotland by August 2027 - helping more parents save money and time on busy work days, and giving kids the best start to the day.

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