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We did this. Proud of everyone who signed www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

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Lifting children out of poverty

There must be absolutely no place for racism in Scotland. Anas Sarwar is a political rival of mine but he shouldn’t be subjected to race-baiting attacks. Farage has done more than anyone else to demonise minorities and inflame tensions. It must stop.

Just finished Soul Eater by Michelle Paver not my usual kind of book but it has been a real fun read . What amazes me about the whole series is the amount of research which has gone into it and the development of this entire world the characters live in #reading #goodreadchallenge #skybooks

What is going on with the weather. Outside in the car park the sun is shining looking like an amazing spring day go into Sainsbury’s come out and it looks like we have just been hit with a monsoon #scottishweather #scotland

So no PBs for this week but I did clear my target for the week at 43 km. Running isn’t about PBs it is really about the journey and knowing that each morning when you lace up ur shoes you are still about to make that journey. Here is to another week of running #runningchat #runningbluesky #runnig

Don’t think I will be voting for them. Thought the idea was to save the planet not destroy it

So… So, don’t expect my vote. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

With the sudden rain this weekend I hope this really isn’t true

If you need a little hope this morning

After all the sunshine and dry weather we have been having for the last 6 weeks woke up this morning to rainy Glasgow day. All good things come to an end but I am also happy with the change #weather #glasgow #scotland

Every time someone asks you where you are really from think of this

Maga’s ‘DEI hire’ taunt is an age-old grievance reignited. And it’s spreading www.msn.com/en-gb/news/o...

Labour faces watershed moment with Black and Asian voters, experts warn

Scotland suffers whilst WM legislates for England. This will always happen whilst we remain in the 🇬🇧. #IndependentScotland must be prioritised.

The idea of finding a treasure is 1 of the best things. Anyway in Culzean Castle is a little shop that I think is probably one of the best 2nd book stores & every time I go I make it a point to visit & pick up something mew. If ur ever there check it out #bookshopping #books #reading #scotland

So with all the sunny weather we have been having decided to make the most of it and headed to Culzean Castle. Where we got to do 2 amazing things enjoy the beach and buy 2nd hand books #bookshopping #scotland #summer #beachdays

Repost if you agree. #Scotland

Message for Scottish voters: Vote Labour: get Reform policies. Vote Tory: get Reform policies Vote Reform: get Reform policies. Vote SNP: get independence and escape the right wing, xenophobic, isolationist shithole that the UK is fast becoming.

Was at the strathclyde loch this Sunday taking advantage of the sunny weather. Managed two loops round the loch and set a new PB for the 10k 49:16 pretty good going and the first time I did a sub 50 10k. Fingers crossed for more sun #running #runningchat #personalbest

This is what happens if you vote reform. Let’s get these racists out. They aren’t here to fix problems they are hear to stir hate and cause division

Let’s get Scotland back where it belongs in Europe #scottishindependence #scotland

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn: "Can I invite the Prime Minister to come to Aberdeen and explain to my constituents why he is willing to move heaven and earth to save jobs in Scunthorpe while destroying jobs in Scotland." #PMQs

We have crushed fascism before we will crush it again #tesla

Reporter: I was watching your face during the meeting.. what was going through your mind when the President talked about erasing the border.. Carney: I’m glad that you couldn’t tell what was going through my mind Reporter: Oh I could

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We’ve brought forward our Programme for Government to kickstart a year of delivery. Tomorrow’s focus: - Protecting Scotland’s economy - Faster access to your GP - More money in your pocket Read @johnswinney.bsky.social in today’s Daily Record👇 www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...

Can’t believe this is happening I modern day America. This is what happens when you vote for populists

No to Starmer..and definitely NO to a future Farage influence in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Aye to #Scottishindependence www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iids...

Great week and a great way to start May. Covered over 50 km last week and managed to get another 10 km PB at 50:25 and a pace of 5:03 per km. Plus with all the amazing sunshine I have no excuse but to get out an run 🏃 #running #runchat #personalbest

This is one of the best ads I have ever seen and I can’t believe I missed it

What an amazingly sunny Sunday is turning out to be. If only every day was like this #sunnydays #sundays #scotland

Whose the puppet now

Dr. Anthony Fauci urges Americans not to accept "Normalization of Untruths".

This April has really been a month of beating personal bests managed to beat my 10k personal best with a time of 50:41 and a pace of 5:04 min per km. Pretty good going and a pat on the back for myself #personalbests #running #runningchat

🥀 Labour’s candidate in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election has been silent on Starmer’s cuts. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @katyloudonsnp.bsky.social: “The people of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse deserve better than a Labour candidate who will look the other way.” 🔍 Read more: www.snp.org/labours-hami...

The UK clamped down on migration. The LGBTIQ+community was collateral

Took a 4 day break from the running and so far it seems to be doing some good with my running this week. Just goes to show how important break days are #restdays #running #runchat

Feeling amazing managed to set a 10km PB at 50:45 #running #personalbest strava.app.link/LuHc7gXiNSb

The problem with long weekends is that they always come to an end 😒 #complaining #backtowork

Pope Francis made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday to deliver his Urbi et Orbi (which translates as "to the city and to the world") message, in line with tradition.

So after our trip to Perth we were lucky enough that the good weather continued on Saturday so we headed out to Callander for a spot of hiking. Callander a town just inside the Trossachs national park is starting to become a favorite spot for the family #scotland

With it being Easter weekend decided to head out to Perth. It had been on our list of things to do so having the time we took advantage of the situation . Visiting the new Perth Museum and having a look at the mystical stone of destiny well worth the visit and even got a fridge magnet #scotland

Supreme Court screwed up: No Legal Mechanism to correct 'Sex at Birth' assignment If someone was wrongly assigned male or female at birth due to ambiguous or misleading external features (as can happen with intersex conditions), there is no legal route to amend it sex chatgpt.com/share/6805ed...