Cathie Lloyd

Good to see such a positive message from our FM

Hope, coloured Green The voters of Gorton and Denton have given added relevance to the 'Make Hope Possible' events happening soon in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Hannah Spencer had a very good win at the Manchester by-election ...

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Of course msm won’t mention the public health approach being used in Scotland. Safe consumption hubs to put drug users in touch with health professionals

Massively reassuring- people responding to positive messages

High court rules ban on Palestine Action is unlawful – live Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism laws

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...

Scotland's top trade unionist has warned the UK Government that it must oppose Donald Trump’s 'deliberate attempt to force mass starvation on an innocent population'

Read more: www.thenational.scot/news/2...

Not complacent but I have to visit a lot of health facilities here unfortunately and the staff always seem calm and dedicated. There’s a clear difference to the nhs environment I experienced in England before 2009.

Check Mediapart if your French is that good!

Transformation not Reform What will it feel like on the weekend of the 9th and 10th of May when the results of this year’s Scottish Parliament elections become clear? How will Holyrood operate with the expected significant coh...

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In November 2023 The Breakup of Britain? Conference was held in Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms.

Caroline Lucas was the first speaker in our opening plenary where she said:
"If a progressive alternative to this national populist agenda is to be successful I think it needs to do more than offer bolder...

Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue

Why do you keep calling him Mandy? This applies to every scoundrel who should be held to account not referred to like that

I was responding to Paul’s question- his agenda is one I support

No one seems to be talking about the builders. Who are they and were they responsible for some of the shortcomings

Did you know that patient satisfaction surveys have rated NHS Scotland as improving, and far more highly than NHS England? tinyurl.com/nhsscotland-satisfaction INDEPENDENCE IS NORMAL Yes indyposterboy.scot

The predominantly unionist media in Scotland is going to go to town smearing SNP and Indy in #GE2026 runup. It's what they do. Try to stay positive, share news about ScotGov and Scottish achievements. And don't let the bastards grind you down. Posters to share here - indyposterboy.scot

German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.

A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.

I hope people are more angry than agonised. I think people are united in disgust at Trump and his clique

Burns Day: online poetry - and nuclear disarmament The good people at Scottish CND have established a tradition of successful Burns events, gathering renowned poets based in Scotland for a programme of peace-themed poetry. As the organisers say, 'thes...

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Supreme Court tweet: UK Supreme Court We're delighted to be hosting an online event in conversation with Lord Reed on Thursday 29 January exploring 'Why Trust Matters.'

If anyone is attending this, perhaps they could point Lord Reed to this (goodlawproject.org/survey-shows...) YouGov survey showing that only 31% of trans people trust judges and the rule of law and ask him why the Supreme Court refused to hear from any trans people before devastating their rights?

Happy New Year and every good wish for 2026. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Season's greetings The wishes advanced at this time between family members, friends and work colleagues are sincere - and we promote them too: that people may have a happy new year and that there shall be peace on earth...

Into 2026: www.democratic-left.scot/post/season-... / @reidfoundation.bsky.social @bellacaledonia.bsky.social @anothergreen.bsky.social @ross-greer.bsky.social @scottishcnd.bsky.social @balaitous.bsky.social @calumbairdsongs.bsky.social @cathiell.bsky.social @niallchristie1.bsky.social

Highlights / 2025 With scope for more many visitors, this website, like Democratic Left Scotland itself, is a a 'modest and fragile endeavour' - but one which we hope continues to prove useful and promising. Our commit...

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Got winter fuel payment from Social Security Scotland on paper stating Dignity fairness respect. So happy to live here.

The green filter on this is quite offensive

Labour needs to replace Starmer

Interesting this framing. Is it part of the big lie of those in power

Decision in the Sandie Peggie case.

She was not directly or indirectly discriminated against, her claim of victimisation fails entirely, her claim of harassment fails largely and her claim against Beth Upton fails entirely. www.judiciary.uk/judgments/sa...

Inadequate coverage across the board. Just heard channel 4 news which was the same as the rest. Disappointing

In solidarity with the people of Nablus, Palestine Over 60 people crowded into a room in the Queen’s Hotel Dundee last week to mark the 45th anniversary of the city’s twinning with the Palestinian city of Nablus.Prominent speakers included Nehad Khanf...

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This concept free world is deeply suspect