Rory Forbes 🇬🇱
@urbanweed.bsky.social
Agitating for Scotland to free itself from the chains of colonial oppression whilst enjoying life in the foothills of a better world.
I think this may be due to the vested interests of donors to all parties and lobbyists who promote the oil industry Privatisation didn't work What happened to the Golden Share Thatcher spoke of as our guarantee we still had some background control?
Oliver@oliver48.bsky.social · 2d agoIf only the UK had massively subsidised the green economy with retraining for wind & solar and 100% home insulation instead of massively subsidising polluting but profitable oil and gas and warmongering ... meme via Neil McEvoy
BBC News "The games were scaled down in Glasgow, and weren't shown here on free to air TV." Except that they were. On the BBC! During the games the BBC made absolutely zero effort to direct people to BBC Alba, where they showed all events and the opening and closing ceremonies. Absolute cringe!
Can electoral lightning strike twice? #VoteBinface #Clacton
Play for Today - Series 4: The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil
The 1974 TV adaptation of John McGrath's iconic 7:84 play about the exploitation of the Scottish people through history, from the aftermath of Culloden to the oil boom.
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Mike Elrick@elrick1.bsky.social · 3d agoWatching The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil #BBC4
It was always unlawful, under the Highways Act 1980. But I don't suppose Suella would know that, being a lawyer, MP and former Attorney General.
RefUK, RW media, & Eurofash are plainly trying to whip up a panic about this. Any serious report must begin by explaining that Ceuta is in Africa - not mainland Spain - and 48k+ of the 50k crossers were already returned. It is frightening how many still don't know this. Please share on all socials.
FLASH: Justice Dept seeks to dismiss Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn Trump Admin acknowledges: "Damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in June 2026 was the result of flawed installation by the contractor"
We could've made this montage of liars an hour long but you get the point
Free speech warrior Nigel Farage heads up party that reports social post to police PICK A LANE LADS!
No professional accomplishment has ever made me happier than this. theonion.com/translator-o...
Translator Of Original ‘Minions’ Epic Poem Slams ‘Sexless, Bloodless’ Film Adaptation
PHILADELPHIA—In a 4,500-word essay published in Harper’s Magazine, Emily Wilson, known for her popular translation of the Minions epic poem, blasted the latest film Thursday as a “sexless, bloodless” ...
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They’re not messing about. If only US media had managed to be similarly united & determined in the face of Trump’s assaults on them…
Nathan Kalman-Lamb@nkalamb.bsky.social · 6d agoThe full statement from UEFA is remarkable. Members vow not to participate in FIFA competitions unless the entire proposal is scrapped and assurances are made it is gone for good.
✅ Touring Clacton ✅ Visiting local businesses ✅ Listening to constituents’ concerns ✅ Hi-vis vest Make your Vote Count! #VoteBinface #Clacton
Not sure who did this but they should be arrested immediately.
Here it is. My manifesto for the 2026 Clacton By-Election. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join me, clean up Clacton and let's make 13th August Bin Day! #VoteBinface #VoteyMcVoteface #YesWeTinCan
Time for @scottishgov.bsky.social to step in and mitigate this UK decision, in order to maintain access for Scottish universities etc ... £2.8m cost vs economic and status benefits. 👇🏼 Jodrell Bank's Lovell telescope faces axe in science cuts, BBC understands - BBC News share.google/Bf9nytjJoyUW...
Jodrell Bank's Lovell telescope faces axe in science cuts, BBC understands
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.
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In 2026, it SHOULD be entirely possible to reveal the entire, UK Annual Scotch Whisky DUTY contribution, to the exact amount. To the penny. Why are we STILL having to rely on their 'estimate'? If it's true and based in fact, why does Westminster not be honest and transparent about this?
This is worrying. From the National, Scotland's only non-unionist newspaper and their 'Behind the headlines newsletter'. What happens when the Prime Minister of the supposed "United Kingdom" refuses to speak to the Scottish press about Scottish matters? Trump world?
They were outbid by TNT Sports and Amazon also have a stake Not surprising the BBC let it go as promoting anything positive happening in Scotland is against their principles
Andy Burnham's line that another referendum on Scottish independence is "off limits" is arrogant and disappointing. There could at least have been some move towards agreeing an exit mechanism. A plain "No" does not suggest a very constructive relationship. www.thenational.scot/news/2640531...
Andy Burnham 'won't overrule devolution' – but says referendum 'off limits'
PRIME Minister Andy Burnham has apparently committed not to overrule the Scottish Parliament in his bid for further devolution across the UK.
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Channel 5 advert interruptions and timing is pretty poor, missing loads of nations entries. @commonwealthgames.bsky.social Why did the Commonwealth Games not stay with the BBC?
You‘ve probably had French Toast, but my mum used to make a Bangladeshi version - bread fried with egg mixed with chopped onion, green chill, fresh coriander and a good pinch of salt:
Starmer leaves - really a dignified exit? Burnham arrives -it's a north of England cabinet charged with undoing the terrible damage of Thatcherism. Possible with borrowing constraints? Can Burnham square decentralisation with no new powers for Holyrood? lesleyriddoch.com/podcast
ICE has STOLEN an Indigenous Tribal ELDER from NM, who was on her way to CHEMO. She stopped for gas, ICE then approached her, she showed all of her proper, legal documentation. They still stole her away. They're denying her of life saving CHEMO. When will it be enough. #ShedShed #ViVaHerAlliance
must be a weird day becoming PM. you wake up at home, briefly meet the king, go into work for day one in front of a cheering (ish) crowd, the office door shuts behind you, they make you write a nice letter to the Nuclear Deterrent and tell you about the aliens, then it's all sort of up to you
REMEMBER THIS... OUR CURRENT PRESIDENT IS A LYING, CHEATING, CORRUPT PIECE OF S***