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Former paperboy then, after training, 32 years in scottish NHS. Scottish Independence supporter. Currently treasurer of a local charity.

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Zelensky points to Russia-Iran coordination in drone strikes in Middle East President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 7 that Russian components have been identified in Iranian-made drones used in attacks against the United States and countries in the Middle East, pointing to...

⚑️Zelensky points to Russia-Iran coordination in Middle East drone strikes.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 7 that Russian components have been found in Iranian-made drones used in attacks against U.S. forces and countries in the Middle East, pointing to broader Russia-Iran cooperation.

07.03.2026 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 260    πŸ” 99    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 6
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There's been a huge turnout this evening at an opposition rally - anti OrbΓ‘n - in Hungary.

It's not even in Budapest. This is the city of PΓ©cs, near the Croatian border, with a population of 140,000

Opinion polls for govt controlled media show OrbΓ‘n ahead but all other polls show Tisza leading,

07.03.2026 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 134    πŸ” 51    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3

Fox News finally credits Ukraine Wild Hornets drones after previously showing the drones as American. The network corrected the mistake and acknowledged the company and its country of origin. #Ukraine

07.03.2026 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 271    πŸ” 56    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 1

Ukrainians have been fighting against β€œshahed” drones for years now, and everyone recognizes that no other country in the world has this kind of experience. We are ready to help, and we expect that our people will also receive the support they need.

07.03.2026 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 96    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2
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Thought this was worth posting again

07.03.2026 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Thought this was worth posting again

07.03.2026 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

My understanding is that PM Starmer, refuses to give Scotland a say in the matter. Polls consistently show support for independence.

07.03.2026 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The war on Iran is unfolding alongside a wave of mass layoffs in the US. These are not separate crises. They are two sides of the same offensive by the ruling class against the working class.

07.03.2026 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 7165    πŸ” 1699    πŸ’¬ 241    πŸ“Œ 67

For those who have forgotten the past 40 years:

Tax cuts for the rich
...don’t trickle down

Boosting military spending
...doesn’t bring peace

Slashing regulations
...doesn’t create jobs

Folks, we’ve seen this all before.

07.03.2026 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 14269    πŸ” 4874    πŸ’¬ 426    πŸ“Œ 183
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Never forget…

07.03.2026 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Not saying Scotland is better. But we are definitely different!

07.03.2026 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I believe it's because their nuclear costs are sky rocketing, not helped by their foreign policy decision.

07.03.2026 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘‡

07.03.2026 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

It’s worth thinking about how reporters in 1947 wrote how Jackie Robinson was trying to steal a job from a white player.

The racist playbook rarely changes.

06.03.2026 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 639    πŸ” 120    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 1

1/ I've watched administrations handle various wars and military operations, and I can say without question I've never seen an administration show such casual disregard for the danger U.S. troops are facing or the death of U.S. troops. All things Trump are disturbing, but this particularly so.

06.03.2026 23:56 β€” πŸ‘ 717    πŸ” 217    πŸ’¬ 43    πŸ“Œ 7

I believe it's because their nuclear costs are sky rocketing, not helped by their foreign policy decision.

07.03.2026 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Labour just announced energy price cap dropped.
Oil just spiked, completely undoing that.
Given 50% of UK energy is from renewables, now is the time to renationalise and drop the dumbass marginal price system that makes green energy needlessly as expensive as gas.

06.03.2026 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 968    πŸ” 253    πŸ’¬ 28    πŸ“Œ 7

Scottish independence must be given the chance. No wm party has the interests of Scots in their minds.
#Scottishindependence ✊️🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

07.03.2026 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Moreover, we see information about Russian assistance to the Iranian regime: there are reports that the Russians are providing intelligence to the regime in Iran to adjust strikes on Americans.

07.03.2026 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 130    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Britain opens curtain on secret Ukraine repair shops keeping Western weapons in the fight Most allied military aid to Ukraine is counted in shipments and pledges. Britain is now counting repair bays: four workshops operating on Ukrainian soil, staffed by British and Ukrainian workers,…

Britain just revealed it's running 4 military repair workshops inside Ukraine β€” fixing AS-90 howitzers, CVR-T armoured vehicles & Soviet-era kit, then sending them straight back to the front line. A 5th workshop is planned. Total UK aid to Ukraine: Β£21.8bn.
euromaidanpress.com/2026/03/07/b...

07.03.2026 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 128    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3
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Yet another attack in Kharkiv region was caught on camera.

A suicide drone smashed into a house, and badly damaged other nearby homes in Chuhuiv. Just one injury and 2 needed treatment for shock.

The engine is running fine, it was not shot down. A deliberate hit + war crime.

07.03.2026 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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More now on the Ukrainian strike in northern Donetsk I reported near the start of this thread.

Defence staff now confirm they hit Donetsk airport with ATACMS and SCALP missiles.

It was Russia's launch and storage site for attack drones.

07.03.2026 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

You know who does believe in Rules of Engagement? Ukraine Does.

You know who does not? Putin's Russia.

Guess who the USA is now modelling itself on?

07.03.2026 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 571    πŸ” 144    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 3
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πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ίβš οΈ Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar said that Orban invited Russian GRU representatives to Budapest to influence the results of the upcoming elections.

Magyar called on Orban to expel Russian intelligence officers, ensure that Hungary remains a stable and predictable partner for its allies.

07.03.2026 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 721    πŸ” 244    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 13

Did you know that the share of Scotland block grant to overall spend in the UK has DROPPED to its lowest share in over a decade
Analysis of the facts and figures contained in the House of Commons library confirm that it has decreased from 8.2% in 2015-16 to 7.6% as of July Wiping Β£6.4 billion off it

07.03.2026 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Did you know that the share of Scotland block grant to overall spend in the UK has DROPPED to its lowest share in over a decade
Analysis of the facts and figures contained in the House of Commons library confirm that it has decreased from 8.2% in 2015-16 to 7.6% as of July Wiping Β£6.4 billion off it

07.03.2026 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ukraine halts Russian offensive toward Zaporizhzhia, killing, injuring 300 Russian troops, HUR claims The units of Ukraine's military intelligence and the Armed Forces have stopped Russia's advance toward the city of Zaporizhzhia as part of a three-month defensive operation in the country's south, HUR...

⚑️Ukraine halts Russian offensive toward Zaporizhzhia, killing, injuring 300 Russian troops, HUR claims.

07.03.2026 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 386    πŸ” 81    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1
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Ukraine wins first 6 medals at Winter Paralympics, taking early lead With three gold, two bronze, and one silver medal, Ukraine leads the overall medal standings.

⚑️Ukraine wins first 6 medals at Winter Paralympics, taking early lead.

With three gold, two bronze, and one silver medal, Ukraine leads the overall medal standings.

07.03.2026 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 449    πŸ” 55    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 8

It’s a good thing HIMARS are mobile launchers. Otherwise, Russia would be helping the Iranians to target it. I’d wager that it was firing the longer-range ATACMS missiles that were too β€œescalatory” to let Ukraine use against Russia.

I guess Bahrain is opting out of the Iranian truce offer?

07.03.2026 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A US Army M142 HIMARS system firing ATACMS ballistic missiles at Iran from Bahraini territory. #Iran

07.03.2026 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 181    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 13