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THE CANARY: Scotland's child poverty success challenges Westminster's austerity: 700,000 kids could escape poverty if Labour embraces progressive policies like the SNP's.

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The former ambassador to Denmark for the United States, Rufus Gifford, posted this video on his Facebook account: Ht: @hpsc24.bsky.social

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The Telegraph recently ran a headline: "More than one million foreigners claiming benefits." Sounds shocking, right? But what does it actually mean? Let’s have a look! 🧵1/13 (1/1)

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On Monday our instagram account was hacked and then deleted. We received a ransom note to recover it; obviously we couldn't and wouldn't pay, and therefore lost thousands of followers. Meta support was useless. But we're BACK with a new account: @littletollerbooks. Can you follow us there and share?

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Today, @covidinquiryuk heard that the government instructed PPE suppliers to prioritise English NHS settings over Scotland. Just as shocking, the government withdrew embassy support from Scottish government officials negotiating PPE deals in foreign countries. 👇🏻

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Labour did some dirty stuff yesterday. www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

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Imagine voting Labour last year and they've just gone and cut your benefits and pushed you into extreme poverty. Ferries, huh?

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Nazareth, Palestine 🇵🇸 1934. A normal day, No police, No army, No bombs No Americans, No British. Just peace. #ForTheLoveOfPalestine

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Time to use Amazon like they used to use brick-and-mortar book stores!

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This is the problem with the timidity and fake balance of BBC political coverage. A historic betrayal of Ukraine to Russia by Europe's former ally is boiled down to an utterly superficial row about a man's clothes www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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US Embassy #London March 5 2025 Please repost to get this message out regarding Emergency Demo If you can attend please do so. #BlueStormComin1 💙🌪️

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At least we know the score with Trump and the USA. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

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STEPHEN FLYNN ‘Starmer had better get back up off his knees and revoke that offer of a state visit.’ #SlavaUkraine

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I look forward to seeing this on BBC Scotland news…

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Heard from THREE business owners this morning that these clickbait exaggerated weather reports are affecting business. One said she lost a block-booking worth £2,000 over snow that didn’t happen. They’re telling me it’s harming local businesses so I’ll continue calling it out.

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ICYMI: The great negotiator is at it again...

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Good Morning & welcome to marvellous marmalade Monday The happiest people are the ones who greet others with a smile. Try to be one of them.

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The other SNP iPad story you won't hear - a game-changer in education, the narrowing of the attainment gaps and the increased attainment of the most disadvantaged. #YouYesYet talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/02/12/t...

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www.theneweuropean.co.uk/the-fisherma...

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This Petition just needs 5,000 signatures to get over the 100k needed for consideration for a Parliamentary debate By almost every economic and financial measure Brexit has been disastrous for the UK - lets start the conversation petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

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You have to ask why unionists are happy to take all that the Scottish government gives, basically for granted, Yet moan their fucking arses off at the mere suggestion that Scotland could be a free & Independent country with the powers to do much more & go even further to building a fairer society.

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Farage is right about one thing. At home, I frequently talk to my girls about how and why some ham-faced grifter is attempting to sell off their right to bodily autonomy and medical care to further ingratiate himself with the Christian Nationalist White Supremicist US Government.

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Indeed 👇

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NHS Lothian is the first NHS organisation in the UK to offer patients a new AI-powered physiotherapy clinic, called Flok Health, which provides same-day appointments for back pain via a smartphone app📱 Watch the coverage on @STVNews here: ow.ly/wcy450UT5he

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The top cause of bankruptcy right now in the USA is medical debt. Sobering to think this is what Westminster wants. The only way to protect Scotland's excellent NHS is #ScottishIndependence

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I wonder if an enterprising MP from @appgfairelections.bsky.social will try to get an Urgent Question tomorrow on the Sun/NOTW intrusion into Prince Harry and Lord Watson. Fair elections isn't just about the voting system (although that's big), it's also about ensuring basic standards in our media.

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This seems like an appropriate time to get dressed for the next four years. Get yours at binfaceshop.co.uk, with 50% of profits going to Shelter to help combat homelessness. #MEGA #BinTrump

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Please sign and share with Indy minded folk Introduce statutory provision for independence referendums in Scotland & Wales. - Petitions petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

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'Monetary sovereignty is the key that unlocks the door. Independence with our own currency gives us all the tools enjoyed by any normal independent state.' Ian Stewart of the Scottish Currency Group, via @scotnational.bsky.social. www.thenational.scot/news/2485114...

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Pleased to say that Common Weal is now on Bluesky. Give us a follow at: @thecommonweal.bsky.social

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When you’re more popular than the “seriously popular” MSM 😏 Thank you to all 70k of you who follow us. We are Bylines We are Powerful Citizen Journalism

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With patients at risk of harm due to spending days in Emergency Departments and health care professionals left in tears due to winter pressures, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine has asked ‘how has this been allowed to happen again?’ Read our response to new NHSE data 👇 tinyurl.com/2ujbhz7m

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We’re working hard to avoid it, but if opposition parties block the Budget, the consequences are devastating: ❌ NHS funding slashed ❌ Cancelled operations, pay rises at risk ❌ No winter heating payments for pensioners ❌ Halted progress on teachers, housing & the A9

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true 👇🏻

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I don't hate Jewish people. I have gone to Synagogue with friends, enjoyed Shabbat dinner because I am embrace my friends and their faith. What I do detest is the slaughter of innocents by Zionists in Gaza.

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