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Labour minister falsely linked journalists to ‘pro-Kremlin’ network in emails to GCHQ Exclusive: Josh Simons pressed intelligence officials to investigate reporters, in emails described as ‘McCarthyite smear’

Exclusive: Josh Simons claimed to be “surprised” and “furious” at a PR agency’s work to investigate journalists on his behalf. He had been personally involved in naming them to British intelligence officials and falsely linking them to pro-Russian propaganda. w/ @dansabbagh.bsky.social

Making my way through The Wire for the first time, currently on season 5.

Every single time they give a different rendition of the theme song I'm unsure about it.

Then by episode 2, every time, I think it's the best one yet.

Sensational programme.

Whistleblowers raise ‘extreme’ concern about security of government’s Digital ID Multiple sources have told ITV News it would be 'completely straightforward' for Russia or China to break into sensitive parts of the technology undetected.

It seems every day this UK Government completely lacks the skills required to govern in the 21st century.

Digital ID needs absolutely binned, especially if they don't have the ability to implement it in the first place!

Handsome Scott McTominay resting in Napoli after being subbed off in the 90th minute, with the sunsetting in the sky revealing the words 'world cup qualification'

Goodmorning everyone

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Scots churches, charities and unions unite in plea to SNP over 'intolerable' poverty The Poverty Alliance is organising a major demonstration demanding the SNP acts to protect the country’s poor. Our Writer at Large talks to the…

Inside Scotland’s march against poverty

Thousands of protesters from Scottish churches, charities and trade unions will take to the streets next week demanding a fair deal for the poor. It’s the first demo of its kind

I talk to the man behind the rally in my @heraldscotland.bsky.social long read

Glasgow to host Scotland's first drug-checking service as licence approved GLASGOW is set to launch Scotland's first drug checking service, backed by increased Scottish Government funding of more than £1.5 million

Very good news that this is finally hapening. Better late than never but there must be strong efforts to have pilots set up locally and rurally as well.

Postcode shouldn't be the reason you can not access healthcare.

www.thenational.scot/news/2555170...

Will be interesting to see the actions coming from the Labour party after today. The budget should cement what they actually believe in and whether or not they can actually 'renew'

I'm still rather doubtful

UK welcome for Israeli military chief responsible for Gaza slaughter AN Israeli military chief who has overseen the slaughter of thousands of Palestinians is visiting the UK.

Today in Glasgow a man is arrested for holding a sign reading "Genocide in Palestine. Time to take action"

Meanwhile the head of the Israeli air force who has overseen the killing of thousands of Palestinians is welcomed to an RAF conference

www.thenational.scot/news/2532523...

I'd like to give Outlook as much grief as possible during the work day but will admit the remind to attach files you've said are in an email, is quite useful

Working with Peter on his campaign for the 2021 election was delight. Every day he was optimistic and hopeful. His work showed what the ability of one person has to impact and change lives.

Always one to look out for those who are most often left behind.

Rest in peace Peter

As part of our member funded Who Runs Scotland series, we've looked at what critics have called the "groupthink and game-playing" of PR and lobbying. First is Arden Strategies, set up by former MP and Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy. Clients include defence contractor Northrop Grumman.

Quite a turnover around from Britain pushing for green growth to now growth by making bombs and missiles.

Sad state of affairs to believe that selling more weapons you'll make anyone better off, except from weapons manufacturers of course

The cutting of PIP that is being proposed makes no sense. They actively allow people to live independently and work.

Why would you want to stop that and why would you continue to attack some of the most vulnerable in our society?

I have no words for those who'd support these measures.

It is v dissapointing to see the UK government support efforts to rebuild Jim Ratcliffe's Old Trafford, whilst letting Grangemouth refinery, also owned by Ratcliffe, close.

When it could become a prime example of what a Just Transistion is with retraining schemes and green jobs.

I could never stand the use of '🤣' just always made my skin crawl

But the rise of it's use to say some of the most abhorrent things and pass it off as a joke is so apparent with the rise of further right-wing attitudes across social media

Really do think there needs to be changes made in the policies of elected officials, if someone defects from the political party they stood for at election. There should be a by-election to replace that individual.

Growing a greener, fairer Scotland: community energy and social enterprise - TFN Andy Paterson: initiatives led by local businesses and social enterprises could be the future of energy across Scotland

A piece I've wrote on the possible future of energy in Scotland, how it involves the community and crucially who owns the energy created.

A Just Transistion is absolutely vital when it comes to developing our renewables, but that must include areas of Scotland that are suffering depopulation.

I did on FOI request on this but never published a story on it. There's probably one now :)

I make it that HIE spent £15.42m since June 2018 on costs directly associated with the Sutherland Space Port project.

In addition, it spent £15k buying land from Orbex, and it gave the firm £1.5m directly

Defo worth a rewatch, but maybe go a safer one for her second film in the franchise or go with 'the man with the golden gun' for strong silly vibes

It's a bit of a take but I think Quantum holds up surprisingly well, but Goldeneye surely is next

By-Election Result: North East (Glasgow) Background Scotland’s exhaustingly busy season of by-elections continued last week with four-in-one, three of which were in Glasgow. The imaginatively named North East ward (which covers an area no…

By-Election Result analysis: North East (Glasgow)

An expected Labour victory with a strong (and not entirely unexpected) showing for Reform UK in an area all too often forgotten and let down by governments of all stripes. ballotbox.scot/result-north...

Growing a greener, fairer Scotland: community energy and social enterprise - TFN Andy Paterson: initiatives led by local businesses and social enterprises could be the future of energy across Scotland

A piece I've wrote on the possible future of energy in Scotland, how it involves the community and crucially who owns the energy created.

A Just Transistion is absolutely vital when it comes to developing our renewables, but that must include areas of Scotland that are suffering depopulation.

The reporting over the farmer inheritance tax is so interesting. On one hand I think there are big Qs over the future of farming in the UK and there should be a plan for it

On the other hand some farmers interviewed have said they're prepared to starve the UK so a tough choice to see who to support

Clarke has truly studied under Mourinho, absolutely love to see it

Such a bizarre feeling looking forward to Scotland games

If you want to avoid an echo chamber organise a workplace or a tenants' union around a common cause or campaign for more investment or against spending cuts or mobilise against fascists in your community. Talking to hostile horrible people online won't cut it.

A win for Scotland and Ireland tonight, a good night for this flat

Looking forward to seeing Soak and Conway starting tonight

think this is very much about them getting used to being starters rather than creating magic tonight but it would be v welcome

Obviously way more pressure now to be funny AND give good political takes