Neil Barton

There was an interesting debate on the Lesmahagow FB page this week. A very large union flag has appeared in the middle of the M74 exit roundabout. Nobody knows who put it there or why. But several people described it as very close to “hate over hope”

Thx for the match report and post match interviews, Clare.

The Fabians thing is hilarious. Probably the first time a conspiracy has genuinely made me laugh out loud.

The lady had little English so complicated instructions were out.

I have suddenly realised what had gone wrong in her journey. We were on the #4 bus run by Stagecoach. She should have been on the #4 bus run by First Bus.
#ConfusingBusNumbers

This went on for several minutes and so I asked if I could help. She showed me the map on her phone app where everything was in Cantonese script. However Victoria Infirmary was in English with a dotted line, presumably how to walk there. About a mile?

On the bus home last night there was a delay at Shawlands Cross caused by a lady passenger. As I was getting off in a couple of stops I was standing nearby. I couldn’t hear but presume she asked if this was the right stop for her. He kept repeating “You need the 4A” which made no sense to me.

No presser this week?

Same goes for public schools, colleges, and universities.

Not a good look for the Lib Dems to have scrapped their (modest) 2045 net zero target yesterday. It's about the science and it will only happen if you have political parties that are brave enough to lead on this. We are now firm between 1.5 and 2.0C degrees of warming. This is not good, at all

Migrants help keep our NHS running, immigrants work in our schools, on our farms, across our hospitality sector and they set up businesses that create jobs. Immigration brings skills and innovation, it enriches our culture and teaches us to be interested in the wider world.

Such a lovely and joyful evening on Wed, meeting new people and hearing the positive impact for all, bringing new Scots and locals together. Keep up your excellent work East Kilbride Integration Network.

We are fixing a rigged housing market. Rent controls are coming thanks to the @scottishgreens.org 🏠

Today is European Folk Day and yesterday was the autumnal equinox 🍁🍂
A song known across the world, Wild Mountain Thyme, a variant of the Braes o Balquhither, was adapted by Belfast musician Francis McPeake and recorded by his family in the 1950s.

NEW mayoral poll from Suffolk University, conducted Sept. 16-18, with a 4.4% margin of error: www.suffolk.edu/-/media/suff...

Zohran Mamdani - 45%
Andrew Cuomo - 25%
Curtis Sliwa - 9%
Eric Adams - 8%

Have you picked up a copy of our shiny new programme yet?

Poster with a dark brown background featuring a stylised line drawing of a woman in a sari with a red bindi on her forehead. Large green and cream text at the top reads: Then & Now. Below, cream text states: An exhibition re-membering the lives and work of Scottish Black and Minority Ethnic communities. At the bottom, gold text reads: Glasgow Women’s Library · Welcome Wall · Black History Month · 01 to 31 October 2025 · Opening hours for Glasgow Women’s Library. Logos of Scottish Museum of Empire, Slavery, Colonialism and Migration, Glasgow Women’s Library, Decolonising the Archive, and University of Strathclyde are displayed along the bottom edge.

Then and Now: Re-membering Scottish BME Works and Lives //

An exhibition celebrating the culture, heritage, and contributions of BME communities in Scotland - reclaiming narratives and shining a light on stories that shape our society.

Part of @blackhistorymonth.org.uk

Graveyard Guardians: showcasing Govan's Archaeology and Natural Heritage Govan Heritage Trust is hoping you can help us raise £10,000 for a project that will transform the future of the Govan Stones and Govan Old. We're raising money for a 2-year initiative that will showc

I would be endlessly grateful if you were to support this crucial fundraising effort for Govan Old's 1,500-year-old graveyard and the @govanstones.bsky.social museum! 💲❤️

tghts.enthuse.com/cf/graveyard...

Sign our Scottish Parliament petition

Why are we still waiting for better buses? 🚍

📢 Last chance to sign our petition before we head back to the Scottish Parliament this 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁, 𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺

Help us reach 𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 before!

Please sign & share this link 👇
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Page 1: Flyer from The Heritage Foundation Oversight Project titled “Transgender Ideology-Inspired Violent Extremism (TIVE): Background and FAQs on Need for an FBI Domestic Terrorism Designation.” The page defines “Transgender Ideology” and “TIVE,” outlining beliefs allegedly associated with them. It claims such ideology justifies violence against opponents or frames opposition as violence. The text references the alleged assassination of Charlie Kirk, urging the FBI to classify TIVE as domestic terrorism.

Page 2: Continuation of flyer with a section titled “Recent Instances of TIVE-Motivated Acts of Domestic Terrorism.” Lists multiple violent events from 2018 to 2025, attributing them to transgender ideology. Includes mugshots of two alleged attackers. Followed by a “Frequently Asked Questions and Key Terms” section, addressing whether transgender people are terrorists, comparing TIVE with “Nihilistic Violent Extremism,” and discussing FBI designations.

Page 3: Flyer continues with questions about Antifa and FBI terrorism classifications. States that Antifa and TIVE are separate categories. Lists ways the FBI classifies domestic terrorism and identifies typical characteristics of “TIVEs,” such as targeting Christians, mental illness, and online radicalization. Includes images: a “Trans Antifa” logo, a pink-blue-white-striped slogan image reading “Protect Their Right to Exist,” a photo of Audrey Hale with a firearm, and a close-up of a magazine with the words “Where is your God?”

Page 4: Section titled “Terminology Used by TIVE.” Defines terms including cisgender, deadnaming, Gillick competence, misgendering, “Right to Exist,” “Trans genocide,” and a phrase “You either have a live boy or dead girl, you choose.” Each is presented as terminology used in or associated with TIVE. Page layout is text-heavy, no additional graphics.

Heritage Foundation has released an absolutely insane policy proposal to label all trans people as domestic terrorists. It uses completely made up instances of terrorism and made up statistics but facts don't matter to them.

They want us all eradicated.

Back to Celtic Park for some presser action ahead of Hibs at home on Sunday. We spoke to Elena Sadiku and Morgan Cross about lessons learned from the Aberdeen fixture and and the approach to taking on the league champions

FULL PRESSER AUDIO INCLUDED - AVAILABLE TO ALL

thecynic.co/podcasts/the...

And taken a further mighty jump down this year.

YouTube video by FC Twente Plaatsing CL een feit na winst op Katowice | FC Twente - GKS Katowice (18-09-2025) | Highlights

youtu.be/r8mZrKq40KI?...

To think that last season Twente Vroumen was only marginally better than Celtic FC Women. Our deterioration is mind boggling.

Our first ask is a target: 🎯 1GW of community-owned energy by 2030.

That's 10x higher than now. Ambitious? Yes, but achievable.
@rescoop.eu say "In EU countries with such goals in place, clear policy signals and investor confidence has led to significant growth of the community energy movement.”

HAPPENING TOMORROW: Scotland’s biggest ever climate lobby!

Hundreds of people will meet MSPs to call for practical action that supports people and nature to thrive, with warm homes, clean air, secure jobs and a safe future.

www.stopclimatechaos.scot/scotlands-bi...

#ActNowChangeForever

And why isn’t she on the club website? More lack of interest or care within the club?

Scottish Women's Premier League

Thx Clare. So why no announcement for another GK signing last week. Embarrassment? Disrespect?

swpl.uk/clubs/celtic...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but so far we have Ed Davey and Zach Polanski prepared to call out the far-right, while the government, official opposition, Times, Telegraph, BBC all tacitly endorse it?

Peaceful pro-Palestine protest: hundreds of arrests.

Violent anti-immigrant protest: 25 arrests.

And the violent people are the ones complaining about a two-tier justice system.

Because of STV this result is impossible in Scotland local elections. But very much possible at Holyrood

Evolve Politics:
Estate agents are legally required to verify the source of funds in property purchases.

Nigel Farage’s partner bought the £900k Clacton home in cash.

If Farage is the source of funds, and HMRC prove he’s the true beneficial owner, he’s evaded Stamp Duty.

That’s tax evasion.