Keir Starmer's political failure comes down to one issue above all others: his unwillingness to put the public interest ahead of the demands of the oligarchs, corporations and foreign governments who lobby him. Whoever replaces him had better be prepared to stand up for us, or Labour's finished.

And now the one I have been waiting for, the constituency which I live in... Edinburgh Central: Scottish Green gain from SNP #holyrood2026

Frog Bikes has been sold to Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group bikebiz.com/frog-bikes-h... After falling into administration earlier this year, Frasers Group has bought the Frog Bikes brand for an undisclosed fee. Evans Cycles are also under the Frasers Group ownership since 2018.

@simon_brooke Lobbying. That’s it. It’s not sensible.

Do you want energy security? Then stop shipping your energy through conflict zones. Use #renewableenergy. #simples

Friends of Argyle House may be interested in Fraser/Livingston Architects *very* sensible, low-intensity proposal for the building that would see it made fit for the next 60 years of its life with a minimum of cost and environmental impact: fraserlivingstone.com/library/weal...

Another wee ditty fae the Marsh Family this morning, and if this one disnae gar ye greet ye've nae hairt. #Minnesota #ReneeGood #alexpretti#reneegood#minnesotahttps://youtu.be/BRHxXHZmVAM

@acs I think it is mainly down to the border control issues, caused by Brexshit, that are holding things back. That has been a recurring theme in all the reports on this ferry route

Why don’t cyclists use the bike path? Because it fell in the river: Historic cycling and walking bridge collapses as councillors say it will be “nigh on impossible” to fix https://road.cc/content/news/spey-viaduct-collapse-317333

For a glimpse of just how complex, fascinating and unexpected soil ecosystems are, have a watch of this video, and see if it doesn't blow your mind. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyGI...

A road map for motoring taxation https://ifs.org.uk/books/road-map-motoring-taxation The undertaxing of motoring should be called what it is, subsidising...

Just back from the #EdinburghGangSho opening night. Another great show by all the young people involved. Well worth going if you have a free evening this week. #Edinburgh #FestivalTheatre #Scouts #guides

Edinburgh e-bike component manufacturer, Intradrive, are hiring. They are looking for a junior to mid-level engineer with a hands-on approach and a passion for bikes and electronics. Find out more about Intradrive on their website www.intradrive.co.uk

The decline and fall of suburbia. A play in three acts.

Sitrep: they had been taken down 15 minutes later when I passed that way again ✊

There’s been three crashes involving a driver hitting a cycling this August. They happened in the same week. This is unacceptable. We’re riding in protest of Edinburgh’s indifference toward cyclists this Friday 22nd August at 7pm. Meet at Middle Meadow Walk. Tell and bring everyone you know

Morning, friends! 🌍 Why honour a result tainted by misinformation? Brexit has proven damaging to the UK. It's time to forge a new path and #RejoinEU for a stronger, more united future. 🌟 #newbeginnings #ReJoinEU #fbpe

"... to feel empowered, voters obliged to participate in elections must be able to stipulate “None of the above” in a consequential fashion. Namely, if more people in a constituency back this option than vote for the leading candidate, then a new election should be held there with fresh candidates."

The Met Office is currently looking for people to suggest up to 5 names for storms... It would be great if thousands all suggested the same 5 names (in alphabetical order as that's how storm names appear): BigOil, BP, Equinor, Exxon, Shell. Met Office page is […]

Why do we not apply a full-cost recover model to private motoring? Why do we allow the motorist to externalise so much of the costs? The full cost of motoring should be born by the motorist, if you expect public transport to be run at breakeven or above […]

What the Media Isn’t Telling You: Why Universal Basic Income Is the Answer to Poverty, Insecurity, and Inequality https://www.scottsantens.com/what-the-media-isnt-telling-you-why-universal-basic-income-ubi-is-the-answer-to-poverty-insecurity-and-inequality/

I think we need to start to say clearly and without shame that there is a moral difference between left and right. That left wing politics reflect our qualities of generosity, compassion, caring, sociability, conviviality and courage; while right wing values express greed, selfishness, ego […]

Helsinki goes a full year without a traffic death https://yle.fi/a/74-20174831 A city traffic engineer credits the success to lower speed limits and high-quality cycling and walking infrastructure. See Edinburgh, it can be done...

'We look back not with sadness... but with immense pride': ITV bids farewell to the Tour de France www.cyclingweekly.com/news/we-look... 'I'm very proud of the standards that we've set on this production for a very long time'

What to do when wasps crash your picnic – a scientist’s guide to dining safely with these insects https://theconversation.com/what-to-do-when-wasps-crash-your-picnic-a-scientists-guide-to-dining-safely-with-these-insects-261589 It’s summer in the northern hemisphere and that means sun, sea – and […]

#imperial vs. #metric System 🛠️ This is what happens every time my partner and I plan a road trip, build furniture, shop for beverages and basically perform any activity that involves measurements. #throwbackthursday #relationships #comics

Yesterday we had the most amazing kayaking experience I've ever had. Lead by Camy from https://www.arbroathclifftours.com/ we paddled north from Arbroath Cliffs to visit a series of sea caves. Despite being a NE loon I had no idea how wonderful they were. Set […] [Original post on mastodon.scot]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn5kpkypxp6o Can anyone explain to me why we should be subsidising car manufacturers. Surely the point of quotas is that the sale if fossil fuel vehicles should be providing the subsidy to reduce the cost of EVs. As for the number of chargers reported in this […]

I've been taking the train to Switzerland. So far the sleeper train dropped us in Rugby not London. The Eurostar was delayed so we missed the last train to Geneva and spent a night in Paris. Now on the train to Switzerland but as we didn't have a reservation were sitting in the vestibule […]

Chronic exposure to noise damaging the health of one in five Europeans https://www.euractiv.com/section/eet/news/chronic-exposure-to-noise-damaging-the-health-of-one-in-five-europeans/ Road traffic is the main source of noise pollution in Europe, exposing around 92 million people to harmful […]

In any conflict, we should oppose the aggressor and defend the aggressed, regardless of identity. I have only contempt for the Iranian regime, but Iran was attacked by Israel and the US without sufficient cause or legal justification. Israel and the US are the aggressors, Iran the aggressed.

Good morning, Europe! Let's remember the strength of our community and the importance of unity. Rejoining the EU means stronger ties and shared progress. #RejoinEU #fbpe #goodmorningeurope

#prouddadmoment Time moves on but hopefully this classic design never will.

The Clubiedean Big Puddle is back. #CBP #Bikelife #Cycling #countryside

It's great news that this profoundly selfish landowner has been beaten in court, and many congrats to the National Park and those supporting it. But wild camping is a fundamental right that we should be able to exercise in many parts of England, not just Dartmoor. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Ok, I might stop after this one: The new Pope has a degree in mathematics from Villanova University. This guy doesn’t just understand sin. He understands cos.

New poll shows Labour should panic more about losing votes to Greens than to Reform https://www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/2025/04/29/labour-election-polling/

This Saturday we're off to Polwarth to see some streets in dire need of resurfacing and bike infrastructure. See you there! As usual, meet on Middle Meadow Walk at 2pm.

Oh FGS. Anything that upsets corporate power and/or the far right is now deemed by the BBC to invoke "public controversy", and must therefore be nixed. The BBC has done more to censor public debate than any other organisation in the UK. And still it goes on.

The insidious BBC strikes again, this time silencing people telling you about the benefits of heat pumps.

Has @edinburgh stopped posting on here, or am I just missing it? #edinburgh

What’s with the #piDay today? 22/7 is a much better approximation of π than 14/3, better even than 3.14 for those who write the date wrongly #americanpi

I don't know the details but if Dartmoor was open to allow people to roam freely would this help suspicious activity be spotted and reported? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly44r4pvd5o #dartmoor

Medieval humor: 9 Astonishing Gargoyle Statues https://streetartutopia.com/2024/12/10/medieval-humor-9-astonishing-gargoyle-statues-a-blend-of-art-and-functionality-in-gothic-architecture/

As Internet enshittification marches on, here are some of the worst offenders https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/02/as-internet-enshittification-marches-on-here-are-some-of-the-worst-offenders/ @arstechnica staffers take aim at some of the web's worst predatory practices.