Our new report: local political parties are renting out office space to MPs — who claim the cost on expenses. But in most cases, they pay no tax on that income — or on rent from local businesses. We reviewed 630 sets of accounts. What we found is a systemic failure. 🧵

@renfrewshire.gov.uk Large trampoline blocking Buchlyvie Road. Since been moved to the side, but wind direction will blow it back on road

I have a big ask. My 9yo son is autistic and he’s been raising a betta fish he named Kevin. Yesterday He asked if he could “share a photo of Kevin with the whole world“. I don’t know if this will work, but a dad’s gotta try. Like and share if that’s your thing. Kevin says hi! 🐟👋

Ice is wild out there today in Paisley, assume same across the rest of the Central Belt too. Rain fell briefly last night about 11pm on top of already frozen pavements so it froze and black ice everywhere. If out with dogs and do find gritted pavements remember to clean grit off their paws after

A very chilly day in Glasgow. If you are struggling to stay warm, remember that Glasgow Libraries have the heating on and offer free hot drinks. No need for a library card to snuggle up on a seat.

As a wee Scottish business I can’t afford to offer a Black Friday shop discount but know that you’re buying from a local supply chain where every product is made to order in Edinburgh to a very high standard when you shop at www.fitbatweets.com Teams. Players. Goals.

Pep Guardiola this season . . .

Ian Hislop brilliantly explains which 'farmers' will actually pay 20% inheritance tax - the landowner’s name at the end will shock you. #ukpolitics

Specs, drugs and sausage rolls.

Never in doubt #gameon

🧥 We will be taking donations of winter clothing ahead of Saturday's match against Aberdeen following phenomenal response in recent years. We are asking for items such as winter jackets, jumpers, scarves, hats, gloves, boots and blankets that will be donated to those most in need. 🔗 stmirren.com

NEW: The great Trump-Musk crackdown is coming. And it will hit hard & fast. Journalists will be first. But everyone else is next. I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social 1/ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

An excellent thread by my friend & ally in the tech accountability trenches @moonalice.bsky.social. Technology underpins it all.

I’m going to ask all you kind & caring folk to give this brilliant young man @nydeafswimmer.bsky.social a follow & try to help amplify his pleas. He is a most talented deaf swimmer fighting to get some equality in a world that claims to be fair but has, thus far, ignored his plight. Please help. 🤞

Stumbled on this elsewhere. Basically a directory of Starter Packs and other things blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...

I mean the answer is no anyway but still… which one?

I'm loving the whole starter pack idea across here. Created my first today go.bsky.app/5YysYVk #vinyl #recordshops