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  Scotland has enjoyed some dry and, for us, hot weather, with temps in the mid to high twenties. But the media habit of constantly referring to a UK heatwave when we’ve had wind and intermittent rain for the past week or so has irritated me. As usual, the UK doesn’t seem to extend to Scotland. So this morning, when the Guardian ran a piece asking how readers are being affected by the heatwave, I submitted a response saying “Hardly at all”. #Media #Weather

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  @JackTheCat Oops! Had to edit that as it didn’t quite reflect what I meant. Anyway, I doubt the Guardian will pay any attention as UK and England are synonymous for most English journalists.

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  @JackTheCat Good. The so-called plan is far too vague and hopeful. As pointed out, if there was any threat to WM control over Scotland, Labour, Lib Dems, Tories & Reform would all unite to block it. We need something far more decisive and certain, although whether the SNP will ever deliver that seems unlikely.

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  What? A ship which is not fit for purpose & has been out of service for years? Surely Swinney must resign. Oh, hang on. It’s not a Scottish ferry, so the media aren’t interested. Funny that. #Politics #Media ‘Destroyer Disaster’ as Royal Navy destroyer still not in service after 23 years, takes three times as long as as Scotland’s ‘Fiasco Ferries’ https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/08/08/destroyer-disaster-as-royal-navy-destroyer-still-not-in-service-after-23-years-takes-three-times-a...

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  @JackTheCat Oh, it’s always been anti-Scottish independence, but then most UK media is. But their Anglocentric use of UK is just lazy journalism. I couldn’t resist telling them.

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  Is the BBC a mouthpiece for Reform Ltd? If not, they’re certainly trying hard to claim that position. Do not trust the BBC. #Politics #Media #BBCBias BBC Newsnight criticised for 'surreal' interruption of Zack Polanski story https://www.thenational.scot/news/26418517.bbc-newsnight-slated-surreal-interruption-zack-polanski-story/?ref=rss

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  I assume this is just another tech glitch from Meta but maybe they know something we don’t. I woke up this morning to my Meta AI app informing me that I am no longer in the UK. Unfortunately, there’s no real cause to celebrate since it seems to think I am now in the USA. #Scotland #Technology #NowIsNotTheTime

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  Posted in case you missed the BBC’s not so extensive coverage of this good news about Scottish students gaining university places. Most of the media seem to have ignored it. Funny that. It’s almost as if they have some sort of anti-Scottish agenda. #Scotland #Media #Education Bias by the omission of really good news for Scotland – Record university places for Scots students and acceptances for most deprived young people at new high which also understates the true numbers https://talkingupscotla...

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  Andy Burnham has, predictably, refused permission for a 2nd IndyRef. That Scotland needs permission to decide its own future reveals the core of the problem. But now that we know, I expect we’ll hear from John Swinney what his secret plan is. Any day now. #Politics #Scotland #IndependenceIsNormal

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  @WeegieFifer Hiya. Love the podcasts. Have you ever been in touch with Ken MCdonald of iScot Magazine? Great guy who is working hard to promote all things Scottish, and who kindly publishes my articles on tech for the visually impaired. I think he’d make a great guest.

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  The Commonwealth Games have begun in Glasgow. BBC Radio Scotland’s coverage is non-existent. Nothing. #Sport #Media #Scotland

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  Sometimes I despair. I’ve just read a piece by a Director of the Tufton Street IEA arguing that the reason the UK’s economic performance lags behind that of the USA is that there is too much Bank regulation. No mention of Brexit, and while he made some valid points, the purpose of the regulations is to prevent Banks crashing. That prospect doesn’t seem to concern him at all.

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  Make America Healthy Again? RFK’s anti-vaccination message is working so well that this is the worst year for measles in over 30 years. #Health There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/utah-south-carolina-atlanta-texas-arizona-b3021101.html

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  This article gives a fascinating insight into how #Trump, who has reportedly grifted billions of dollars for himself & his family out of being President, is still trying to fleece his loyal supporters. #Politics #USA Help! Donald Trump keeps begging me for money! https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/chris-lord-i-could-not-be-a-film-journalist-without-the-internet/

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  BBC blame Scottish Govt because the UK military do not have the resources they were asked to provide. Local resident blames Scottish Govt for not calling in UK military sooner when the blaze was the size of a small car. And Scot Govt accused of politicising the event. Do not trust the BBC. #Media #BBCBias #Scotland #WildFire Minister defends decision to reject UK military help to fight wildfire https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgq5v574dgno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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  Whether you call it the BBC Effect or the Farage Effect, the fact is that most Scots seriously overestimate the number of refugees living here, & how much financial help those refugees are given. #Politics #Refugees Four in five Scots overestimate UK refugee numbers, survey finds https://news.stv.tv/scotland/four-in-five-scots-overestimate-uk-refugee-numbers-survey-finds

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  Do we have the broad shoulders of the Union to thank for the Commonwealth Games coming to Glasgow? According to this piece, it seems not despite the loud Unionist claims. Compared to how much funding they gave to Birmingham for previous Games, Glasgow has received a pittance. #Politics #Sport #CommonwealthGames UK Government is now dishonestly claiming a ‘central’ and ‘instrumental’ role in bringing the Commonwealth Games to Glasgow. https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/07/28/uk-government-is-...

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  Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. He’ll stay close to the people & listen. As long as those people aren’t Scots. #Politics #Media Andy Burnham blocks Scottish media access during first official visit to Scotland https://www.thenational.scot/news/26404346.andy-burnham-avoiding-media-first-official-scotland-visit/?ref=rss

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  Meet the new UK Health Secretary. Same as the old UK Health Secretary. These people want to destroy the NHS in England, which will have a knock-on effect on Scotland’s funding. #Politics #NHS New Health Secretary took thousands from private health-linked donors https://www.thenational.scot/news/26298685.yvette-cooper-took-thousands-private-health-linked-donors/?ref=rss

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  Robin McAlpine telling some hard truths in this article. I hope he’s wrong but I fear he’s right. #Politics #Scotland The time for fairytales in Scottish independence movement is over http://robinmcalpine.org/the-time-for-fairytales-in-scottish-independence-movement-is-over/

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  Reform Ltd demonstrating their racist credentials yet again. They can’t stand it when people speak any language except English. #Politics #Language Reform UK Plans To Jail Candidates For Using Irish, Gaelic Or Cornish On Election Leaflets https://bylinetimes.com/2026/07/13/reform-uk-plans-to-jail-candidates-for-using-irish-gaelic-or-cornish-on-election-leaflets/

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  The English media seem obsessed with wanting people in Scotland & Wales to support the England football team. It strikes me as rather pathetic and needy. Don’t they understand sporting rivalry? Would aSpurs fan be rooting for Arsenal to win the FA Cup? Or a Man Utd fan back Manchester City in the Champions’ League? Anyway, I’m off to put on my Argentina top for tonight’s game. #Football #Sport #MastodonFC

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  You’ll never guess which US ally is the real problem. https://flipboard.com/@aljazeera/us-canada-news-010sv4dcz/-/a-SQt0JWL6RDiOIDlOzRViKQ%3Aa%3A3199698-%2F0

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  This is disgraceful. Rupert Lowe confirms his disdain of Scotland while also implying that he thinks the UK’s gun laws are too restrictive. To casually dismiss the murder of so many children is abhorrent. But what else can you expect from a man who thinks Nigel Farage is too left wing? #Politics P calls Dunblane massacre ‘one murder’ on Joe Rogan podcast https://news.stv.tv/politics/mp-calls-dunblane-massacre-one-murder-on-joe-rogan-podcast

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  This feels like a copy & paste job by STV. No mention at all that Scotland has a separate system and does not use the harsh assessments that PIP claimants must endure. The article is factually correct but seems designed to create an overall poor impression of disability benefits which do not necessarily apply in #Scotland #Disability Disability benefits not fit for purpose and need bold reform, says Pip review https://news.stv.tv/world/disability-benefits-not-fit-for-purpose-and-need-bo...

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  According to this article, the media is complicit in pushing the false narrative that disability benefits are spiralling out of control. They aren’t, but politicians want people to believe they are so that they have an excuse to target vulnerable people who are unable to fight back. #Politics #Media #Disability ITN fails to explain why Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine does not push back on false claims of ‘spiralling welfare’ http://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/itn-fails-to-explain-why-channel-5s-jeremy...

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  As we suspected all along, Andy Burnham is just another imperialist who can’t stand the thought of Scots being permitted democracy. #Politics #Scotland Andy Burnham REJECTS second Scottish independence referendum if he becomes PM https://www.thenational.scot/news/26253826.andy-burnham-rejects-second-scottish-independence-referendum/?ref=rss

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  When you see a headline about a Labour Peer blaming the SNP for something, you just know it’s George Foulkes. This time, the scandal he’s upset about is that someone went to hospital with suspected Ebola symptoms. The hospital quarantined part of a ward, then quickly ran test which proved negative. Apparently, this prompt and efficient action means Swinney must resign. #Politics #Zoomer Labour peer ridiculed for tweet blaming SNP for Ebola scare at Glasgow hospital https://www.thenational.scot/n...

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  Will Burnham’s victory kill the Scottish independence movement? No, and this article explains why. It seems some in the UK media in Scotland still don’t grasp this. #Politics #Scotland ‘Reports of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated’ and ‘Burnham putting Scotland back in its box’ https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/06/20/reports-of-my-death-have-been-greatly-exaggerated-and-burnham-putting-scotland-back-in-its-box/

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  Well said, Ross Greer. We need more politicians to come out this strongly. Note, too, how BBC’s Martin Geissler tried to portray the violent thuggery as only a small part of legitimate protests. #Politics #FarageRiots BBC slammed by Ross Greer live on air over framing of racist disorder in Belfast https://www.thenational.scot/news/26181298.bbc-slammed-ross-greer-framing-racist-disorder-belfast/?ref=rss