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Channel 4 to show Gaza doctor documentary after BBC refused to air programme

Channel 4 have announced that it will air a documentary about the plight of medics in Gaza after the BBC confirmed it would not air the programme

Reduce Poverty - Indy PosterBoy Download this design as a printable PDF document, perfect for printing using your home inkjet or laser colour printer at A5, A4 or even as big as A3 size.

Did you know that according to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Scotland is the only part of the UK where child poverty is expected to fall over the next four years, whilst it will *rise* in all other parts?
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#SophieFromRomania says you need to sign this petition right now petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

As highlighted last week by @bricksilk.bsky.social, some noteworthy comments by Lord Reed, the President of the Supreme Court, to the Constitution Committee in Parliament. Transcript now available.

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We are concerned about how the proposed #DisabilityBenefits cuts will impact Women & are holding women-only focus groups to listen to Women's expert opinions. Next up is #Glasgow 1st June 1.30pm

📧 womensassembly@filia.org.uk to book & pls share: @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social @disrightsuk.bsky.social

We are holding women-only focus groups ONLINE to listen to Women's expert opinions on the proposed #DisabilityBenefits cuts.

📅 Thu 5th June 6.30pm
📅 Sun 8th June 3pm

Register here: bit.ly/FWAFocusGroups

Plz share: @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social @disrightsuk.bsky.social

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Court ruling paves way for forced sale of St Andrews land The sale of a plot of ground in St Andrews would be the first of its kind in Scotland.

A momentous day for land reform in Scotland! The first compulsory purchase of land using Right to Buy legislation . This follows a failed appeal against the Scottish Government decision by the landowner. Well done Poet's Neuk! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Please consider signing. I just did.

UK drops down list of affluent nations after decade of stagnation, NIESR finds Districts in Birmingham now ranked below poorest areas of France, Malta and Slovenia as institute urges rethink on planned welfare cuts

Not enough Austerity yet, said the *checks notes* Labour Government.

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Krishnan Guru-Murthy, "Do you not worry that voters who are skeptical about Trump are going to start expecting you to stand up to him at some point?"

Liam Byrne, "Absolutely, but.. We just don't have the same tools to our disposal that the European Union has"

No exodus to state sector after VAT added to private school fees, say English councils Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy

Whether it’s wealthy farmers, well-off pensioners or affluent parents, the rich are brilliant at convincing us why they shouldn’t have to pay their fair share, but it’s always, to coin a phrase, « Project Fear ».
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Scottish Wildlife Trust announces purchase of its largest ever site for nature restoration, promising action for wildlife and people Scottish Wildlife Trust secures the purchase of 7,618-hectare Inverbroom Estate, near Ullapool, for £17.5m following a large private donation.   The nature conservation charity plans to restore wildli...

Some good news among the, well, very troubling news. "Scottish Wildlife Trust announces purchase of its largest ever site for nature restoration, promising action for wildlife and people." scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/scottis...

No, I hadn't bit just read it and it makes perfect sense. To this little lady anyway.

📢 It's Women's History Month!
We're celebrating Scottish women—past and present. A new blog is coming, and we’ll be posting throughout March.

We’re also highlighting Mapping Memorials:
womenofscotland.org.uk

Uncover and share the places where women’s histories live!
#WomensHistoryMonth

UNITED24 - The initiative of the President of Ukraine UNITED24 was launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of...

Trump may be unwilling to help him, be we sure can. Go to u24.gov.ua, and donate if you’re able to. Even $10 a month from enough of us can have a substantial impact. If you can’t donate though, you can still help by sharing this link everywhere possible. Spread the word

378. TRUMP VS. ZELENSKY: OVAL OFFICE SHOWDOWN What does Trump’s dramatic outburst at Zelensky mean for Ukraine and the world? Was this an orchestrated ambush by JD Vance and Trump? Should King Charles withdraw his Trump state visit invitation? Jo...

The morning after it feels even worsen. Here is the @therestpolitics.bsky.social LIVESTREAM we did last night on the Trump-Vance ambush of Zelensky … America had elected a disaster alastaircampbell.org/2025/02/378-...

“We’ve always been at war with East Asia”

Jordan Bardella, the president of France’s hard right National Rally, has cancelled his plans to speak at CPAC after Steve Bannon “proactively made a gesture referring to Nazi ideology.”

In other words, Bannon and CPAC are now too extreme for the French extreme right.

Scotland 'will end two-child cap before target date if possible', SNP Government say

NEW: The Scottish Government is one step closer to ending the two-child benefit cap after opening a consultation on the policy

If you read social media posts from Labour claiming to support SNP policies, e.g. free tuition, Scottish Child Payment, etc.

Remember, labour abstained last week on the budget that pays for these SNP policies and in previous years voted against the budget!!!

Attn students:

Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Marie Curie, Physicist and chemist.

Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science.

Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

Just chaired a further meeting of the Scottish Government Resilience Room.

The RED warning has passed but the AMBER warning and strong winds continue. Work is ongoing to recover but it needs to be safe to restore power supplies and transport services. Please continue to follow advice and stay safe.

Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Sundar Pichai of Google and Elon Musk of Mars at the inauguration of Donald Trump of Bullshit

"Fascism should more appropriately be called Corporatism because it is a merger of state and corporate power"

Benito Mussolini

Thanks. That's fascinating. Hope the terrifying cat is kind to you today!

Yes, he was though he was more interested in the ribbon on the wrapping paper than anything else. I've a lot to learn about cats.