My trans pals were already feeling despondent with today’s EHRC guidance coming into force. Now one tells me that an organisation that supposedly supports trans people is covering up the abuse, bullying, and harassment of LGBT+ people within its ranks. Check in with mates. They need you today.

Solar energy supplied more power to Britain’s grid in July than any previous month on record. The figure of 14.4% of all power generated in July smashed the last monthly record of 12.4%, set only in May In July 2025, the (formerly) best year for solar generation, 9.6% of generation was from solar.

Scots are being short changed with too much wealth filling either the pockets of distant private shareholders or other countries’ treasuries. Let's take our power back! www.ourpower.scot/take-action

The Ferret@theferret.scot · 4d ago

🔴 NEW: An investment vehicle managed by JP Morgan and state-backed firms from France, Norway and China own Scottish wind farms which have paid tens of millions in dividends this decade. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/scotland-wind-china-wall-street/

🚨 NEW: @danneidle.bsky.social claims Scotland’s 48% tax rate has lost public revenue. But is this actually true? My new deep-dive says no – Dan’s analysis doesn’t prove anything. It’s a long read, so buckle up 🧵

I’m honoured to have been elected as the first Chair of @living-rent.bsky.social Aberdeen. We have a lot work to do and we cannot do it without you! Join your local tenants’ and community union today: www.livingrent.org/join

My thoughts go out to the loved ones of the woman who was killed and to all those who were injured in this attack. Whether it’s far-right thugs or religious extremists, we need to stand together in opposing their bigotry and hatred. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemns the attack as "heinous" after a suspect drove a car into a crowd near the Tiergarten park.

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Is welfare spending ''out of control''? It's estimated to be 11.1 per cent of GDP this financial year. That's just 1.1 per cent of GDP higher than in 2007-08, and total welfare spending has actually fallen by 0.9 per cent of GDP since 2012-13 ⤵️

NEW: An update has been issued on the Cairngorms wildfire as smoke reached Aberdeen today Residents of the city have been urged to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution www.thenational.scot/news/2...

The Moray coast is one of my favourite places to be. Now there is another reason for you all to visit.

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 2w ago

A map showing the Scottish filming locations in Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey has been released, allowing fans to visit the stunning scenery shown in the movie. See it below 👇

One week to go until our next National Meeting focusing on green jobs! Online, at 6.30pm on Wed 29 July 📆 Open to Friends of the Earth Scotland members - you can join ahead of the meeting for as little as £1/month. Sign up: act.foe.scot/green_jobs

National Meeting: Green jobs: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Hear about what we need to do create good green jobs and the threat that Reform UK poses to climate industries.

act.foe.scot

🚨 PROFITS SOAR, BUT WHO BENEFITS? 🚨 Iberdrola / Scottish Power: 2026 Net Profit: €4.34BN (+22%) Q2 Net Profit: €1.70BN Overseas energy companies get huge returns, while our communities are left behind with only scraps. Enough is enough. Time for public and community ownership. ⚡️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

It will be good to see @monicalennon.bsky.social back in the Scottish Parliament. She has a record of actually improving people’s material conditions.

Ballot Box Scotland@ballotbox.scot · 2w ago

Being reported that Scottish Labour leader and Glasgow MSP, Anas Sarwar, will be taking up a junior minister role at Westminster, via a peerage. If that is indeed the case, not only does it trigger a leadership election, but it also returns Monica Lennon to Holyrood as she's 4th on the Glasgow list

And the women's world cup And the men's under-19 Euros And the women's under-20 world cup. Passing a lot works...

Philippe Auclair@philippeauclair.bsky.social · 2w ago

Spain, now holders of the European, Olympic and World titles. Prodigious.

Congratulations, Spain! 🇪🇸 👏

Pedro Sanchez Smiling

ALT: Pedro Sanchez Smiling

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This sounds like a throughly unpleasant experience. I hope @caramckeegreens.bsky.social makes a swift and full recovery.

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 3w ago

A Green MSP is to take a leave of absence from the Scottish Parliament for a planned procedure, as she revealed her battle with a rare and excruciating illness

Great to catch up with my pal, Emma, in Aberdeen.

Dismissal of Ukraine’s defence minister highlights wider issues for Zelenskyy

Dismissal of Ukraine’s defence minister highlights wider issues for Zelenskyy

Mykhailo Fedorov, celebrated by many for innovative, tech-driven approach, was sidelined for military old guard

theguardian.com

Survivors speak out against UK early prison release scheme www.channel4.com/news/survivo...

Survivors speak out against UK early prison release scheme

Pressure is growing on the UK government to change controversial legislation that means some violent offenders will be released from jail earlier than expected.

channel4.com

Having experienced rape and domestic violence, it horrifies me that those who have committed such crimes may be released early. For this reason, I’ll never support prison abolition. Overcrowding needs to be addressed, but victims must be prioritised. www.channel4.com/news/survivo...

Survivors demand government exempt sex offenders from early release plan

Thousands of killers, rapists and sex offenders could be released early this September under the government's latest plans to ease overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales.

channel4.com

Average incomes can conceal how growth is distributed. Among all UK regions and nations, Scotland has the lowest proportion of workers earning below the Living Wage. This has been aided by deliberate policy choices, including Scotland's Fair Work agenda.

Scotland has also outperformed most of the UK on household disposable income, which includes earnings and benefits, net of taxes. Real GDHI per head has grown faster than in every English region except London.

But what matters most is living standards. Since devolution, median weekly earnings have risen by 23% in Scotland, versus 15% in England, 16% in Wales and 20% in Northern Ireland. Scotland has overtaken England and now has the highest earnings of all UK nations.

Since 1999, Scotland has recorded the fastest GDP growth per capita of any UK nation. Edinburgh now has the highest GDP per capita of any UK city. Productivity tells a similar story. Since the financial crisis, Scotland's productivity has grown at roughly twice the UK's rate.

I have friends who live in this ward. This result will be a temporary relief for them. Still, next year’s local elections are just around the corner.

Ballot Box Scotland@ballotbox.scot · last mo.

Peterhead South and Cruden (Aberdeenshire) by-election, first preferences (vs 2022): SNP: 742 (36.5%, -10.0) RUK: 465 (22.9%) CON: 432 (21.3%, -20.0) IND JR: 150 (7.4%) IND RT: 132 (6.5%) LD: 56 (2.8%, -9.4) SFP: 54 (2.7%) SNP elected stage TBC. (No chart as I'm in office for day job atm!)

⚡ We need thousands of electricians to install solar panels, windmills, car chargers... So here’s the choice: 🤩 Invest now. Create quality apprenticeships & build the green economy of the future Or 😥 Do it on the cheap. Condemn a generation to unemployment

Did you know? Renewables have just overtaken coal as the world's largest source of electricity 34% – global renewable share, up 2x in 20yrs 48% – EU 37% – China 26% – US 24% – India

Nature for people not billionaires. We stand in solidarity with the Friends of the Earth Albania/Environmental Centre for Development and Networking (EDEN), and the movement of people in Albania against development plans in Vjosë-Narta. Read the statement: friendsoftheearth.eu/.../statemen...

Statement: Support for Albania in opposing destructive development projects in Vjosë-Narta - Friends of the Earth Europe

The Vjosë-Narta area in Albania is at risk of extinction due to development plans for massive luxury resorts in the heart of its biodiversity

friendsoftheearth.eu

The Stonewall riots began 57 years ago today. Queer patrons fought back against a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, sparking days of protests against the police and discrimination. Today, the riots are widely recognised as a turning point in fighting for LGBTQ+ rights.

Last weekend I had the privilege to speak at Aberdeen’s local Pride protest. For many years now Pride has been a celebration. However, anti-LGBT+ rhetoric has been on the rise and we’ve seen a rollback on hard won rights. Only together can our community and allies keep progress moving forward.

SNP and Labour votes down but held more than I thought they would. Reform on 10% makes them competitive next year. I think 2 SNP, 1 Labour with 4th seat going either Greens or Reform, maybe even to an Independent, in 2027. Transfers will tell us more. Side note: Diabolical turnout for this.

Ballot Box Scotland@ballotbox.scot · last mo.

George Street and Harbour (Aberdeen) by-election, 1st prefs (vs 2022): SNP: 583 (33.1%, -9.1) LAB: 255 (14.5%, -5.3) GRN: 232 (13.2%, -0.7) RUK: 177 (10.1%, new) LD: 162 (9.2%, -2.2) IND: 162 (9.2%, new) CON: 146 (8.3%, -2.7) TUSC: 31 (1.8%, new) ALS: 13 (0.7%, new) SNP elected stage 8.