Marion Davis
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Social policy & research in Scotland. Personal account and views.
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"4-year-old Adam lost his entire family and his leg from a bombing in Gaza. Thanks to the amazing community in Chicago, and his loving host family, he is healing now in Cairo through the ongoing support of HEAL Palestine, waiting to go back to his extended family in
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Jolyon Maugham KC
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In public, Wes Streeting is furiously back-pedaling from his earlier Palantir cheerleading. But in private he is refusing to let us see what civil servants told him about Palantir So, with
@petergeoghegan.bsky.social
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Weāre fighting for transparency over Palantir NHS briefing documents | Good Law Project
Wes Streeting is refusing to publish documents that will provide the truth about the risks of Palantirās systems for handling our health records, so weāre fighting back
https://goodlaw.social/wvcj
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8 days ago
Minister must keep Palantir out of Northern Irelandās health service
https://www.europesays.com/uk/883022/
Amnesty International is urging Northern Ireland health minister Mike Nesbitt to block any involvement of the US softwareā¦#uk #news #uknews
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Minister must keep Palantir out of Northern Irelandās health service - United Kingdom
Amnesty International is urging Northern Ireland health minister Mike Nesbitt to block any involvement of the US software company Palantir in the local health
https://www.europesays.com/uk/883022/
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Ruth Wishart
3 days ago
What I took out of tonight's C4 leaders' debate was 2 things: we need more immigration in Scotland, and tax is an investment in public services not an oncost. Will vote accordingly.
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LibƩration
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Lors dāune messe au Pentagone, Pete Hegseth a prononcĆ© une priĆØre, reprenant mot pour mot, sans sāen rendre compte, des rĆ©pliques du film Ā«Pulp FictionĀ» ā”ļø
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Serco are just as evil as Palantir. Multinational, profit before people, monsters.š»
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The Citizens
1 day ago
Digital sovereignty means having real control over the tech and systems we depend on. Right now, in the UK, we donāt have that. š„ Weāre hiring a Campaign Lead to push this onto the agenda. More details š
the-citizens.com/2026/04/job-...
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Job Opening: Campaign Lead - Digital Sovereignty - The Citizens
Location: UK based with remote working. Preference for London-based or someone who can regularly come to London.Ā Type: Freelance. Reports to: Executive Director.Ā Day Rate: Ā£200 ā Ā£300 depending on e...
https://the-citizens.com/2026/04/job-opening/
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Scottish Greens
3 days ago
Today we launched our 2026 manifesto! š¢ Want free bus travel for everyone? š¢ Want accessible and affordable childcare? š¢ Want to tackle the climate emergency? š¢ Want to tax the rich? We've got you covered. Read the manifesto at:
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Scottish Greens
1 day ago
Four decades of privatised bus services have left us paying more and getting less, with companies putting profit before people. It's time to bring our bus network back under public ownership.
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Saul Staniforth
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#C4News
last night reported on the wholesale targeting of ambulances & paramedics in Lebanon by Israel, including the recent 'triple hit', when Israel attacked an ambulance, then attacked paramedics who went to help, and then attacked further paramedics also trying to help.
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Declassified UK
3 days ago
Even the Meloni government in Italy is to suspend its military agreement with Israel.... ... while Britain's remains in place. And when will UK national media even report the UK has a secret military agreement with Israel? š
www.declassifieduk.org/secret-uk-is...
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Picture This Scotland
about 14 hours ago
The Old Man of Storr, Skye Pic: Steven Murphy
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Wow! ...."filth". š»š»
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Christopher Hale
2 days ago
BREAKING: The U.S. bishopsā Committee on Doctrine just issued a formal statement defending Pope Leo XIV's teaching authority on just war doctrine ā less than twelve hours after JD Vance told a Turning Point USA crowd the pope should ābe carefulā talking theology. This is a serious escalation.
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Helen Barnard
1 day ago
When we talk about 'slashing welfare' to pay for defence, let's be very clear what this really means. It's one of these things: 1. Cutting working age social security support: 5 in 6 people on UC can't afford essentials. 75% of people coming to food banks are disabled... 1/3
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Ann Pettifor
1 day ago
Ignore all the bluster. Netanyahu and Trump with the help of Hegseth have lost this war - and are now desperately looking for off rampsā¦.
annpettifor.substack.com/p/ignore-the...
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Ignore the Blockade Bluster: Israel and the US Have Lost this War. Prepare for a Global Slump.
I hesitated before writing a post on this war.
https://annpettifor.substack.com/p/ignore-the-blockade-bluster-israel
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Sunder Katwala (sundersays)
1 day ago
BBC editorial staff should re-read their immigration review The corporation struggles to cover well stuff that is not politically contested or controversial It should cover controversial issues but it risks reinforcing major public misperceptions on key issues
www.bbc.co.uk/news/enterta...
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BBC migration coverage: Review finds no consistent bias but risks to impartiality
A review of the BBC's coverage of migration suggests the corporation should explore stories in greater detail.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68970447
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Alasdair Mackenzie
1 day ago
Itās genuinely staggering how little substance there is to todayās instalment of the BBCās attempt to create a national crisis out of a few unproven allegations of immigration fraud 1/
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Migrants are making false domestic abuse allegations to stay in the UK, BBC investigation finds
In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crl19dzdd38o
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Reform, revealing themselves to be what they are facist, white supremists led by millionaires.š»š»
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Saul Staniforth
1 day ago
Caroline Lucas explains why more drilling in the North Sea wouldn't bring our energy prices down & it would take years to come on line, but what will bring prices down is more renewables & energy efficiency, its quicker to achieve and it doesn't drive climate change
#GMB
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So funny !
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Neil Mackay
2 days ago
We should start removing the citizenship of weasels like this. If you donāt like paying your taxes and want to live in another country, fine, go, but you wonāt be getting back in
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Digital Brain
2 days ago
Witness the breathtaking moment as two juvenile blue whales surface together in the ocean. A rare glimpse of these magnificent giants in their natural habitat.
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Carole Cadwalladr
3 days ago
Over on Twitter Iāve been waiting for Andrew Neil to say something *anything* about Orban & Hungary. Heās been uncharacteristically quiet š¤
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Yes! An influential commentator with the courage to speak the truth. š»š»
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Yes it is. š½
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Austerity causes poverty. Costs more in the end- cuts to public services, low wages, causes poor health and denies children their best future.
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Centre for Public Policy
2 days ago
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On the Elections: The Rise of the Right šØš³ļø Today, we explore whatās driving the rise of parties like Reform UK, what can we learn from similar parties elsewhere, and more. With
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@podmalm.bsky.social
@jsijstermans.bsky.social
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Saul Staniforth
3 days ago
"Our main news this morning is a former NATO secretary general saying Britain is not safe.. Lord Robertson also took aim at the amount of spending on benefits" The ruling class wants us to be angry at the sick, disabled, people on poverty wages, pensioners, rather than at them
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THE NERVE
6 days ago
āThere used to be some sense that killing a reporter would mean serious consequences. Now that understanding has vanishedā BBC world affairs editor
@johnsimpsonnews.bsky.social
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Lesley Riddoch
3 days ago
Scottish Green co-leader Gillian Mackay is standout contributor on Channel4 News' Scots leadersā debate. Like Ross Greer in BBC debate her stance is crystal clear - opposing North Sea drilling, calling for wealth Tax & slamming Malcolm Offord who claims Glasgow is a ādumping groundā for refugees.
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John Swinney
3 days ago
Lord Offord and Nigel Farage are trying to spread their poison in Scotland. I will have absolutely none of it. We are focused on what actually matters - helping with the cost of living, improving our NHS and treating all people with dignity.
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The Citizens
3 days ago
Chatbots are devastating lives, right now, fuelling a new era of gender-based violence How much more evidence is needed before this is taken seriously? Our full article in collaboration with
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AI chatbots are fuelling a new era of violence against women
From "sycophantic" chatbots to deepfake sexual abuse, the dehumanisation of women is the calculated cost of untested, unregulated AI.
https://citizensreunited.substack.com/p/ai-chatbots-are-fuelling-a-new-era
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Excellent! UK ....?
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Colin Dunn š“ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó “ó æ
3 days ago
Did you know that Scotland is the only country in Europe to reverse child poverty over the last 16 years?
#Scotland
#Holyrood26
#SNP1SGP2
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The Guardian
4 days ago
Ken Loach revisits I, Daniel Blake: āWe were asking if food banks are tolerable. Now theyāre an institutionā
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Ken Loach revisits I, Daniel Blake: āWe were asking if food banks are tolerable. Now theyāre an institutionā
The scene at the food bank, recalls the director, where Katie is so hungry, she pours baked beans into her hand from a tin and eats them cold, came from a real story
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/apr/13/ken-loach-made-i-daniel-blake-film-food-banks?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=bsky_gu&utm_medium=&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1776079393
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Oh! You get the impression George Roberson is a neutral expert from most of the media coverage....but he's a paid arms company consultant!
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Neil Mackay
4 days ago
Dear Wes Streeting, thank you for behaving as if you were Scotlandās colonial viceroy. Every condescending sneer from you, every imperious command, gets me what I want: one step closer to independence My column on Streetingās refusal to ever grant another referendum In
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Dear Wes Streeting: every sneer you utter is another vote for the SNP
Labourās Health Secretary says there will be no independence referendum regardless of what the Scottish people say. Wes Streeting is doing theā¦
https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/26016600.dear-wes-streeting-every-sneer-utter-another-vote-snp/?ref=cprfa
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Emma Harper SNP
3 days ago
Scotland's Baby Box has been so successful, parents in England want it too, research from Barnardo's has found.
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The National
3 days ago
BREAKING: Nigel Farage has been heckled in Shetland and branded a 'scrounger' The Reform UK leader is expected to be leaving the islands on his private plane later today
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The disgrace that is Labour's leadership. š»
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Michael
3 days ago
NHS Staff Told āStop Criticising Palantir or Lose Your Jobā NHS staff have been told they might lose their jobs if they criticise NHS Englandās controversial Ā£330m contract with IDF-contractor Palantir.
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NHS Staff Told āStop Criticising Palantir or Lose Your Jobā
NHS staff have been told they might lose their jobs if they criticise NHS Englandās controversial Ā£330m contract with IDF-contractor Palantir.
https://novaramedia.com/2026/04/14/nhs-staff-told-stop-criticising-palantir-or-lose-your-job/
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Great choice
@safepassageintl.bsky.social
. The UK government's suspension of refugee family reunion should be reversed. Keeping children apart from their parents is unbelievably cruel. š»
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Francesca Albanese, a true hero. Hope she gets nominated for Nobel Peace Prize. š»
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DrNaturegirl
4 days ago
Good morning. A frost overnight here in the Highlands. Still at last. Bright and 1C.
#photooftheday
- Looking at you - an archive shot from our visit to the
#Kelpies
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#monument
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#Scotland
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Blatant murder by Israeli government. š»
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Saul Staniforth
5 days ago
Yesterday Israel bombed an ambulance in Lebanon, killing paramedic Hassan Badawi Over the last two & a half years Israel systematically targeted healthcare workers in Gaza, murdering hundreds, and the failure of the world to take action means Israel is free to do it again.
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George Monbiot
4 days ago
These people call themselves patriots. Almost invariably, they turn out to be stooges of foreign powers.
goodlawproject.org/orbans-pay-c...
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OrbĆ”nās pay cheques: Reform candidate fuelled by profits from Russian oil
The Reform candidate at this monthās byelection claims he wants to put Britain first, but is he still on the payroll of Viktor OrbĆ”nās far-right propaganda unit?
https://goodlawproject.org/orbans-pay-checks-reform-candidate-fuelled-by-profits-from-russian-oil/
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This is very strange and reflects the poor state of the mental health of the US president.
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