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Cathie Lloyd

@cathiell.bsky.social

Antiracist, used to teach political sociology - Scottish self determination

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Good to see such a positive message from our FM

28.02.2026 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hope, coloured Green The voters of Gorton and Denton have given added relevance to the 'Make Hope Possible' events happening soon in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Hannah Spencer had a very good win at the Manchester by-election ...

A light shining from Manchester? www.democratic-left.scot/post/hope-co... / @carolinelucas.bsky.social @adamramsay.bsky.social @makehopepossible.bsky.social @maggiechapman.bsky.social @anothergreen.bsky.social @scottishgreens.org @sgptradeunion.bsky.social @snptug.bsky.social @seonadhoy.bsky.social

28.02.2026 08:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Of course msm won’t mention the public health approach being used in Scotland. Safe consumption hubs to put drug users in touch with health professionals

27.02.2026 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Massively reassuring- people responding to positive messages

27.02.2026 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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High court rules ban on Palestine Action is unlawful – live Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism laws

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...

13.02.2026 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scotland's top trade unionist has warned the UK Government that it must oppose Donald Trump’s 'deliberate attempt to force mass starvation on an innocent population'

Read more: www.thenational.scot/news/2...

13.02.2026 09:28 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Not complacent but I have to visit a lot of health facilities here unfortunately and the staff always seem calm and dedicated. There’s a clear difference to the nhs environment I experienced in England before 2009.

13.02.2026 08:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Check Mediapart if your French is that good!

11.02.2026 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Transformation not Reform What will it feel like on the weekend of the 9th and 10th of May when the results of this year’s Scottish Parliament elections become clear? How will Holyrood operate with the expected significant coh...

What Scotland needs: www.democratic-left.scot/post/transfo... / @reidfoundation.bsky.social @bellacaledonia.bsky.social @snptug.bsky.social @maggiechapman.bsky.social @aigwilson.bsky.social @dastonsnp.bsky.social @cathiell.bsky.social @balaitous.bsky.social @lawrencewishart.bsky.social

11.02.2026 08:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

In November 2023 The Breakup of Britain? Conference was held in Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms.

Caroline Lucas was the first speaker in our opening plenary where she said:
"If a progressive alternative to this national populist agenda is to be successful I think it needs to do more than offer bolder...

05.02.2026 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue

05.02.2026 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 32249    πŸ” 13853    πŸ’¬ 589    πŸ“Œ 1600

Why do you keep calling him Mandy? This applies to every scoundrel who should be held to account not referred to like that

05.02.2026 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was responding to Paul’s question- his agenda is one I support

24.01.2026 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No one seems to be talking about the builders. Who are they and were they responsible for some of the shortcomings

24.01.2026 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Did you know that patient satisfaction surveys have rated NHS Scotland as improving, and far more highly than NHS England?
tinyurl.com/nhsscotland-satisfaction
INDEPENDENCE IS NORMAL
Yes
indyposterboy.scot

Did you know that patient satisfaction surveys have rated NHS Scotland as improving, and far more highly than NHS England? tinyurl.com/nhsscotland-satisfaction INDEPENDENCE IS NORMAL Yes indyposterboy.scot

The predominantly unionist media in Scotland is going to go to town smearing SNP and Indy in #GE2026 runup. It's what they do. Try to stay positive, share news about ScotGov and Scottish achievements. And don't let the bastards grind you down. Posters to share here - indyposterboy.scot

24.01.2026 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 94    πŸ” 73    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.

A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.

23.01.2026 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 18946    πŸ” 4951    πŸ’¬ 1165    πŸ“Œ 1530

I hope people are more angry than agonised. I think people are united in disgust at Trump and his clique

24.01.2026 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Burns Day: online poetry - and nuclear disarmament The good people at Scottish CND have established a tradition of successful Burns events, gathering renowned poets based in Scotland for a programme of peace-themed poetry. As the organisers say, 'thes...

Ban the bomb on Burns Day: www.democratic-left.scot/post/burns-d... / @scottishcnd.bsky.social @reidfoundation.bsky.social @makehopepossible.bsky.social @niallchristie1.bsky.social @rightsandroses.bsky.social @calumbairdsongs.bsky.social @cathiell.bsky.social @ionafyfe.bsky.social

21.01.2026 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Supreme Court tweet: UK Supreme Court 
We're delighted to be hosting an online event in conversation with Lord Reed on Thursday 29
January exploring 'Why Trust Matters.'

Supreme Court tweet: UK Supreme Court We're delighted to be hosting an online event in conversation with Lord Reed on Thursday 29 January exploring 'Why Trust Matters.'

If anyone is attending this, perhaps they could point Lord Reed to this (goodlawproject.org/survey-shows...) YouGov survey showing that only 31% of trans people trust judges and the rule of law and ask him why the Supreme Court refused to hear from any trans people before devastating their rights?

11.01.2026 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 214    πŸ” 59    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy New Year and every good wish for 2026. 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

01.01.2026 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 201    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 0
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Season's greetings The wishes advanced at this time between family members, friends and work colleagues are sincere - and we promote them too: that people may have a happy new year and that there shall be peace on earth...

Into 2026: www.democratic-left.scot/post/season-... / @reidfoundation.bsky.social @bellacaledonia.bsky.social @anothergreen.bsky.social @ross-greer.bsky.social @scottishcnd.bsky.social @balaitous.bsky.social @calumbairdsongs.bsky.social @cathiell.bsky.social @niallchristie1.bsky.social

19.12.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Highlights / 2025 With scope for more many visitors, this website, like Democratic Left Scotland itself, is a a 'modest and fragile endeavour' - but one which we hope continues to prove useful and promising. Our commit...

Highlights / 2025: www.democratic-left.scot/post/highlig... / @reidfoundation.bsky.social @calumbairdsongs.bsky.social @ionafyfe.bsky.social @niallchristie1.bsky.social @anothergreen.bsky.social @cathiell.bsky.social @balaitous.bsky.social @jonmolyneux.bsky.social @bellacaledonia.bsky.social

28.12.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Got winter fuel payment from Social Security Scotland on paper stating Dignity fairness respect. So happy to live here.

19.12.2025 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The green filter on this is quite offensive

13.12.2025 09:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Labour needs to replace Starmer

09.12.2025 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Interesting this framing. Is it part of the big lie of those in power

08.12.2025 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sandie Peggie -v- Fife Health Board and another (judgment and summary) - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary Case number: 4104864/2024 Employment Tribunal, Scotland 8 December 2025 Before: Employment Judge A KempTribunal Member L BrownTribunal Member C Russell Between: Mrs Sandie Peggie -v- Fife Health Board...

Decision in the Sandie Peggie case.

She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...

08.12.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1795    πŸ” 671    πŸ’¬ 71    πŸ“Œ 142

Inadequate coverage across the board. Just heard channel 4 news which was the same as the rest. Disappointing

08.12.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In solidarity with the people of Nablus, Palestine Over 60 people crowded into a room in the Queen’s Hotel Dundee last week to mark the 45thΒ anniversary of the city’s twinning with the Palestinian city of Nablus.Prominent speakers included Nehad Khanf...

Solidarity with Palestine: www.democratic-left.scot/post/in-soli... / @calumbairdsongs.bsky.social @cathiell.bsky.social @balaitous.bsky.social @rednecklefty.bsky.social @rightsandroses.bsky.social @bellacaledonia.bsky.social @jonmolyneux.bsky.social @hariborafferty.bsky.social

01.12.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This concept free world is deeply suspect

01.12.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0