Columnist and theatre critic writing mainly for The Scotsman, living and working in Edinburgh and around Scotland. Interested democracy, human rights.
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Do not let the passing days make us forget Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the physician who continued fulfilling his humanitarian duty in Gaza amid war and danger, refusing to abandon his patients despite the pain and threats surrounding him.
Hussam Abu Safiya is not just a name that appeared in the news. He is the story of a doctor who chose to stand by his people when staying meant risking his life.
Do not forget him. Do not let his case fade into silence. Keep demanding his freedom. Behind this name is a human being who deserves to remain in our conscience until the day he is free.
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Lula no venció a Bolsonaro, él era solo un títere, le ganó a Trump, a Meta, a los algoritmos, a la tremenda ola de derecha que pretende apoderarse de Latinoamérica, a la iglesia evangélica, a las élites.
La victoria de hoy pasa a la historia. Lula un grande.
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This is a daft non-story. Redeployment policies make use of staff with experience and expertise even while their posts may change. They are doing work that needs doing. heraldscotland.com/news/2666…
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Half our village is without power this morning because of Storm Boelo. Building a nuclear power station in Scotland wouldn't have prevented that.
Going off grid and using long term hydrogen storage would have.
@ScotIncGrowth
@D_G_Alexander
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Oxford Prof says 'The biggest success story in social policy in the UK for 40 years. Stunning. The biggest fall in child poverty anywhere in Europe for at least 40 years. Right here, done here.' in Scotland 'Not reported at all in England.' talkingupscotlandtwo.com/202…
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I’m from Ukraine.
I have seen cities disappear.
I have seen lives destroyed.
I have seen things I wish I could forget.
And I still believe my country has a beautiful future🇺🇦
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My heart and my prayers are with those martyred attending a funeral at the Greek Orthodox Church in Karak, Jordan.
What a despicable act of terror. Those responsible using such evil to try and divide those who live as friends and neighbours. I am certain they will not succeed.
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If you’re reading this from a peaceful country,
Please appreciate your ordinary, boring Friday.
Somewhere in Ukraine, someone would give everything to have one.
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After the Starlink disaster, Finnish tech companies have announced they will help Ukraine build its own sovereign satellite system!
SLAVA UKRAINI!
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Today our AD Jackie Wylie joined a lineup of speakers at NTS at 20: Culture, Democracy and the Stateless Nation for a fascinating day of discussions reflecting on 20 years of our company and the wider relationship of culture to democratic life in Scotland.
Two superb shows in Glasgow and Edinburgh this week, both with final performances tomorrow. Get in there!
Theatre reviews: @joycemcm on Lune @PlayPiePint and Tristan & Yseult @lyceumedinburgh
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Hospital discharges into care homes – Scottish Government guidance for the home owners was stricter and care homes that received discharges actually had a lower rate of Covid because they were the best and made sure they did talkingupscotlandtwo.com/202…
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As Miatta Fahnbulleh said: "Clinging to fossil fuels is like bailing water from a sinking ship. To delay, deny or distract from clean power is failing our children." bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/1… #Jackdaw #Rosebank #ClimateCrisis
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When my son received the Pope Benedict XVI Caritas Award at a ceremony at the Armadillo, John Swinney spoke unscripted for 15 minutes about the wonderful ethos of Catholic schooling and its rightful place in Scottish society.
Kevin talks nonsense. Again.
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The Govt saying we must drill more fossil fuels so we can use the tax revenues to fund the green transition is about as logical as a doctor telling you to smoke 2 packs a day to raise the money for your lung transplant
You don’t put out a fire by pouring on more fuel 🔥#Jackdaw
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This UK city is officially one of the best in the world for public transport
Edinburgh came fourth in Time Out’s global ranking, ahead of Zurich, Vienna and Seoul
archive.ph/gQH40
joycemcmillan retweeted
Oxford Prof says 'The biggest success story in social policy in the UK for 40 years. Stunning. The biggest fall in child poverty anywhere in Europe for at least 40 years. Right here, done here.' in Scotland 'Not reported at all in England.' talkingupscotlandtwo.com/202…