Some people need to think more about what they are singing when they sing ‘God save the King
Jimmy Saville was also a favoured celebrity of Margaret Thatcher, the former Tory PM, as it was reported that they had a “close, friendly relationship during the 1980s, which included Saville visiting her at Chequers, her country residence, on multiple occasions”. (Saville’s charity work and his celerity popularity made him a magnet for politicians like Thatcher and also some others to try to leech of and so then try to benefit from his ‘fame’ and his assumed public popularity, his ‘charity’ work being an obvious cover to try to hide his unsavoury, despicable and salacious behaviour that he subjected … Continue reading Some people need to think more about what they are singing when they sing ‘God save the King
Scottish Labour receives donations worth over half a million in just the last three months including £100 000 from English Multi-millionaire once opposed to nuclear energy
By Liz S I see that democracy is still up for sale. It has been reported that: “Scottish Labour has reported receiving significant donations in the run-up to the May 2026 Holyrood election, with over £550,000 recorded in the final quarter of 2025 alone” “Billionaire businessmen Sandy and James Easdale are among the biggest donors, with a £150,000 cash donation recorded in December 2025 via their property firm, Dalglen, linked to them. “Donations from trade unions continue to support the party, including £5,300 from GMB, £6,000 from UNISON, £6500 from Unite, £4000 from USDAW , £700 from TSA, £700 from Community Union and … Continue reading Scottish Labour receives donations worth over half a million in just the last three months including £100 000 from English Multi-millionaire once opposed to nuclear energy
Why is a £5.75m Scot Gov investment not newsworthy at all but a £0.25m Lottery Fund grant is?
By stewartb The main Scotland page of the BBC News website today (Saturday 14 March) has a story with this headline: ‘Historic Borders bridge secures £250,000 for restoration project’. It’s been ‘elevated’ from the South of Scotland local news page and reports on the awarding of a National Lottery Fund grant. The Scottish Government issued a press statement on Friday 13 March with the heading: ‘Driving growth on Scotland’s islands – Funding to create jobs and strengthen local economies.’ This is not reported on the main Scotland page of the BBC News website. Indeed it doesn’t even figure in the local Highlands & … Continue reading Why is a £5.75m Scot Gov investment not newsworthy at all but a £0.25m Lottery Fund grant is?
Swinney beats Starmer by 100 to 1 on days not lost to public sector strikes
According to the ONS, the UK has lost 993 000 days to strikes in the public sector, mainly in health and education, since Labour came to power in July 2024.1 In the same period, Scotland had no public sector strikes other than in HE/FE2, thus almost all of the above were lost in England & Wales. Why? In summary, Scotland avoided major disruptions in core public services like health and schools, with no national strikes occurring—all were negotiated away. However, the university sector saw repeated localized strikes (e.g., 9+ days at Edinburgh in 2025, 26+ at Dundee), affecting public-sector staff … Continue reading Swinney beats Starmer by 100 to 1 on days not lost to public sector strikes
As English prison governors warn of increasing violence of ‘nothing-to-lose’ inmates attacking notorious prisoners why assaults on prison officers in England & Wales are nearly THREE times as frequent as in Scotland
In the Guardian today: Longer sentences, overcrowding and inexperienced staff cited as factors in ‘rising tensions’ in prisons Notorious prisoners such as the Soham killer Ian Huntley are facing increasingly violent attacks from inmates with “nothing to lose”, the head of the Prison Governors’ Association has said. Tom Wheatley, the president of the PGA, which represents governors in England and Wales, said those serving lengthy sentences or whole-life tariffs in high-security institutions had “no fear” of being given additional time in prison, and could earn status by singling out famous child murderers and paedophiles. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/13/governors-warn-of-increasing-violence-of-nothing-to-lose-inmates-attacking-notorious-prisoners The Daily Record in July … Continue reading As English prison governors warn of increasing violence of ‘nothing-to-lose’ inmates attacking notorious prisoners why assaults on prison officers in England & Wales are nearly THREE times as frequent as in Scotland
England’s Royal Family and residual historical complacency among the members of powerful elites of abuse against the ‘lower orders’
The above image popping up in FB yesterday, shocked me. What follows is a quick AI starter for your thoughts. There are multiple photographs in the public domain of the current king when still the Prince of Wales in the company of the serial sex offender Jimmy Saville. In the light of the current issue with his brother and reports on Lord Mountbatten does this suggest the Royal Family has or had a problem recognising the seriousness of such crimes? Grok AI response: Taken together, the pattern—across generations and involving figures later (or now) credibly linked to serious sex crimes—does … Continue reading England’s Royal Family and residual historical complacency among the members of powerful elites of abuse against the ‘lower orders’
As the QEUH witch-hunt continues, two experts say 100% mould-free large hospitals ‘not realistic’ only months after two die and four almost die in Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital
In the Herald yesterday: Mould growth has been found in a cancer ward at a flagship hospital which was partially closed due to mould and dirty water ingress, the Health Secretary has confirmed. Neil Gray said he was made aware on Thursday morning that mould growth was found in one of the rooms on the bone marrow transplant ward at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow. Is it possible for any large hospital to be 100% free of any mould growth, at all, in at least one of its hundreds of wards? Experts and industry sources consistently state … Continue reading As the QEUH witch-hunt continues, two experts say 100% mould-free large hospitals ‘not realistic’ only months after two die and four almost die in Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital
Despair for BBC Scotland and Labour as Scottish Government avoids yet another strike to keep ‘clean sheet’ unique in the UK
By Liz S In more news to disappoint Labour in Scotland and Labour HQ, including Daniel J , Anas S and Sir Keir Starmer……….. BBC website : Second story (for now) on Scotland main page Top story (for now) on Scottish Politics page. “Teachers’ union calls off strikes after workload deal” “Strike action planned for schools in six Scottish council areas next week has been called off after a deal on teacher workload was agreed” “Scotland’s largest teaching union, the EIS, had planned walkouts across two days at schools in Glasgow, East Renfrewshire, Dundee, Fife, Perth and Kinross and Moray”. … Continue reading Despair for BBC Scotland and Labour as Scottish Government avoids yet another strike to keep ‘clean sheet’ unique in the UK
Short video on -Are hard-pressed Scots sick of homeworking hybrids?
Major research funded by Conservative Government in 2020 reveals ‘home working generally supports productivity’ but Scottish Cons, all by themselves, are causing ‘mounting pressure’ on SNP ‘secrecy’ about it according to journalist who has not read it. Continue reading Short video on -Are hard-pressed Scots sick of homeworking hybrids?
Labour’s Dismal Daniel Johnson so mansion-friendly even Paul Hutcheon called him out
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-talking-up-scotlandClick on the above.Or direct bank transfer at Sort Code 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 Name – JOHN ROBERTSON By Liz S (on fire today) Labour MSP Daniel Johnson regarding Council Tax on behalf of an area in Edinburgh that is more affluent , and that has houses that are valued far more than some other areas within Edinburgh and also valued higher than in some poorer places within Scotland. Alas for Daniel this has hugely backfired and exposed him and his party as both foolish and pathetic…..but also worse still it has shown Labour (and Daniel) … Continue reading Labour’s Dismal Daniel Johnson so mansion-friendly even Paul Hutcheon called him out
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