Polly Mairead Davies

Decline in remote jobs risks shutting disabled people out of work, study finds Research project warns fall in homeworking roles could undermine efforts to reduce unemployment

We invented the Internet to work remotely. Then developed all the tools we might need. Then had a world historical event prove that remote work was effective and necessary.

And make no mistake - this matters

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Long after it lost the ability to turn up on your doorstep with a warship and stiffly worded letter suggesting you stop that shit *right now*, Britain retained a hell of a lot of soft power.

Remarkable to see this government pissing a key part of that down the drain.

The gulf between English and Scottish education is continuing to grow and I don't think I've ever been so glad for devolution than right now.

What is happening in English schools is horrifying. Kids will die due to this - and all to appease a hateful mob that can never, ever, be appeased.

‘Pulling up the drawbridge’: Alf Dubs criticises Shabana Mahmood’s plans for child refugees Exclusive: Labour peer, who came to UK as a refugee, says some ministers try to show they won’t ‘just do things because of their background’

Children need their families. Refugee children are no different.
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Don't remove the racist post.
Remove the racist from his post.

A painting of a woman wearing a Fair Isle knitted jumper, with a knitted hat, scarf and white gloves. She is looking towards the viewer.

Today is #NationalSweaterDay so let's enjoy 'The Fair-Isle Jumper' painted by #Orkney-born artist Stanley Cursiter in 1923.

Stanley Cursiter (1887-1976) was Keeper of the National Galleries of Scotland from 1930-1948 and was appointed the King's Painter and Limner in Scotland.

Everybody to Kenmure Street has won an international award at Sundance Film Festival. Well timed, cos it will remind doubters, haters & sceptics that neighbours will protect one another against an authoritarian state - in Glasgow 2021 or Minneapolis today. www.thenational.scot/news/2581367...

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It's one of my favourites, too.

Good morning, Womble! I picked up a second hand copy of The Sacred Art of Stealing, by Christopher Brookmyre, so re-reading that, with its brilliantly absurd mix of Dadaist-inspired thieves, a tough female detective, sexual attraction, the Scottish art and music scene...and the mob.

Just a month ago the UK agreed to a deal in which the NHS has to pay £3bn a year more for US drugs.

The only thing we got was an agreement the UK would face no tariffs.

Today that deal has been broken by the USA.

The deal must be torn up and no money stolen from the NHS.

If you want to understand why the Ministry of Defence’s ‘strategic partnership’ with Palantir is so profoundly dangerous, please read my latest piece open.substack.com/pub/broligar...

UK Threatened With Sanctions if Starmer Bans X – The Daily Sceptic Britain has been threatened with sanctions if Sir Keir Starmer attempts to block Elon Musk’s X over its AI tool undressing women and children.

We live in a strange world where the US wants to sanction the UK, because we don’t want to see non consensual sexual images of women and girls.
And it’s when we find out if Starmer can grow a spine.

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Scotland could lead the UK by upholding international law What Scotland could do to uphold the international order; to protect ourselves and to set an example to others

What Scotland could do to uphold the international order; to protect ourselves and to set an example to others | Dr. Craig Dalzell

Wise words

Daily Record headline: Residents of Scots Greenland warn Donald Trump to keep his hands off their home. Strapline: People living in the small farming settlement near Thurso are sending an urgent letter to America amid fears the Orange Manbaby might mistake it for the Danish territory.

Premium article from the Daily Record today. I wonder how long before someone complains, and it gets taken down.

It would be such a shame if it was archived, and did the rounds. I mean, he does so hate to be laughed at.
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Cover of The Sword Garden by Peadar Ó Guilín. A city with a large obelisk in the background. Also soldiers with spears. A hooded man with yellow eyes is in the foreground to the left. In the sky a black sun glowers.

Coming this spring from Wizard's Tower: The Sword Garden by Peadar Ó Guilín. Art by Ben Baldwin.

Fowl Play: How US Chicken Imports will Pollute Britain's Poor Since joining the EU British food has gone from bog-awful to top-notch, but Otto English reveals how a US Trade deal will unravel 40 years of progress.

Your fact of the day:

The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in six American citizens suffers a food-borne illness annually. In the UK, the figure is one in 132.

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Too bad, slopguy

Shamima Begum: Home secretary to 'robustly defend' citizenship decision The ECHR questions whether it was considered if Shamima Begum was a victim of grooming and trafficking.

A vulnerable child was groomed and trafficked and then subjected to the most shocking experiences imaginable including the deaths of her babies.

Instead of taking responsibility the British establishment stripped her of her citizenship and dumped her like old rubbish.

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Same over here. It’s way past time we stopped trying to accommodate anti-immigrant views. They are born of racism and can never be satisfied. Immigration is a net positive. Say it loud and often.

The hill I will die on: Online shops, please I beg – stop with endless post-purchase emails | Athena Kugblenu You really want me to review my buy? Yes, it was fine. But that is where I would like our relationship to end, says comedian Athena Kugblenu

By all the Gods, so much, this!
If I buy some everyday item, I do not need to review it. Pestering me will not haste my return.

The hill I will die on: Online shops, please I beg – stop with endless post-purchase emails | Athena Kugblenu www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

My pal used to say that he had a suit for three reasons: marriages, funerals, and in case he ever had to plead not guilty.

‘It’s frightening’: How far right is infiltrating everyday culture Extremist messaging now woven into music and YouTube videos, with one expert saying: ‘You can be radicalised sitting on your couch’

I was aware of much of this, but the article is a succint explanation of the ways the far-right wriggle into people's everyday lives.

All jelped by the press and oligarchs, of course.

‘It’s frightening’: How far right is infiltrating everyday culture www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...

Lots of chat about Labour being on course to lose in Wales for the first time in over a century.

But here's something: this constituency vote share (16.6%) would be their worst vote share in a national election in Scotland since *1910*.

Please share. Thanks

"You're doing one small thing that's good for the people?

Great, it's a step in the right direction, now keeping on doing what you're paid for, by the people. That is to help society, not just the fat cats who "lobby" (aka bribe) you. Because one small thing is not enough."

WOW: The DOJ has DELETED an image from its release of the Epstein files that shows photos of Trump in a drawer.

Yesterday, we noted that this image — file 468 — likely slipped through the cracks while officials were attempting to hide materials pertaining to Trump.

Now, it’s gone.