Tom McEwan

Nearly two-thirds of Britons say very rich have too much influence on politics Opinium survey of 2,000 adults found concern about the impact of growing wealth inequality in the UK

Nearly two-thirds of Britons say very rich have too much influence on politics
@fairness.bsky.social
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Economist KAL cartoon. Trump: "From day one the world will feel my wrath!!" While knocking America over the head with tariffs.

About sums it up

🥀 As soon as they got into government, Labour decided to cut the Winter Fuel Payment.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We don’t think that’s right - so we’ve introduced a universal Winter Heating Payment for 900,000 Scots pensioners.

We're grateful to @johnswinney.bsky.social for a frank & productive discussion ahead of the budget with our CEO @margl24.bsky.social about the need for more investment in whole family support to address child poverty & the transformative effect for children of good, community based support.

Pension Credit Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.

Across the UK there are 880,000 pensioners estimated to have been eligible for pension credit but who had not put in a claim.

Those who apply before 21 December will receive backdated payments of both pension credit and the winter fuel allowance.

www.gov.uk/pension-cred...

It should be pointed out that the winter fuel benefit system in Scotland was to be the fairest in the U.K. Pension Age Winter Heating Payment was designed via consultation with many stakeholder groups.

The SNP Scottish Government will introduce a universal Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, following the UK Labour government's decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment to 900,000 Scots.

"We will not abandon older people this winter or any winter" - @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social 👏

Thanks to IndyforScots for this.

If you are thinking of backing "Scottish" Labour in the next election OR even joining the Party then please read this, especially the last paragraph.

Many of us have seen this figure, which shows the dramatic increase in sea-surface temperatures, breaking historical records. Looks scary. However...
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NASA’s new rendering of the Christmas Tree Nebula

....our history is not the argument for our future but a warning for how it can go wrong for so many and the consequences and missed opportunities of behaving in the same way

Only thing to learn from this, is decisions by the few aimed at benefiting the few fail, it must drive a future where opportunity and success has less barriers for the residents of an independent scotland..

What frightens the British Establishment most is the prospect of an independent, progressive, prosperous Scotland being witnessed by the English electorate.

'There can be no future in Britain in the 21st century for a rural economy dependent on tweedy gentlemen coming from the south to slaughter our wildlife

'That is not the way to run the Highlands and islands,' writes @andywightman.bsky.social ✍

Read here: www.thenational.scot/politics/247...

#FluorescenceFriday reminder that if you sprinkle turmeric into alcohol while shining a UV light on it, you get a brilliant fireworks display in a glass 🎇

#ChemSky 🧪

Here's a list of the political scientists working on climate I could find on here. Let me know if I missed you!
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Todays front page of The National. Read more at thenational.scot or pick up a copy in stores today 🗞️

The least lawless part of the UK has the most police yet BBC Scotland headline a handful of Edinburgh shopkeepers to tell you otherwise when crimes of dishonesty there have fallen 25% about a growing number of high value thefts….it’s become lawless…not enough police presence.. BBC Scotland today and all day, headlining a story based on a few Edinburgh shopkeepe…

talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2024/11/15/t...

Politics latest: Chancellor Rachel Reeves 'not satisfied' as data shows growth slowed over summer; Health Secretary Wes Streeting under fire for assisted dying comments Rachel Reeves has given her reaction as official figures show growth slowed in the first three months of the Labour government. Meanwhile, Baroness Harman says Wes Streeting "crossed the line" with hi...

So Under #Labour A&E waiting times are Up and Growth is Down.
Would #AnasSarwar or anyone at #ScottishLabour like to point out that just the opposite is true in #Scotland thanks to @theSNP #SNP

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Prestwick Airport, saved by the Scottish Government makes its 5th consecutive yearly profit. Maintaining support for the local economy and thousands of jobs. The decision to save the airport by the SNP was met with the usual immediate criticism from opposition.

Was this reported on BBC or STV?

Pharmacists in England look to Scotland Romanes Pharmacy in Duns By Professor John Robertson OBA The Guardian today: Pharmacy closures in England threaten plan to use them instead of GPs for some care There’s no mention of Scotland…

Why pharmacies in Scotland are not on strike:
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New report highlights that Brexit’s economic toll costs Scotland £100 billion per year as Scottish businesses continue to grapple with mounting paperwork, increased operational costs, and diminished access to their traditional European trading partners.

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🏘️ We're bringing forward legislation to enhance tenants’ rights through measures such as rent controls.

📢 Scottish Labour backed this in committees but in the chamber they voted against rent controls.

❓ Labour must tell renters are they for or against rent controls.

Zorro and Bandit are ready to fight crime

Greatest living Frenchman and he played for Hibs.