Scotland’s glowing report from Pisa – this is a must read – from Jackie Kemp
This is essential. Read it in full at: England v Scotland, the battle of the PISA tests John Continue reading Scotland’s glowing report from Pisa – this is a must read – from Jackie Kemp
Legal aid for abuse women – Yet another example of the value of TuS
By stewartb I too have noticed this contention about Legal Aid being made here btl multiple times and over a prolonged period. I can’t recall any links to source documents ever being supplied. Help Talking-up Scotland keep goin Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-going Or by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 I’ve never quite had enough motivation to research the claim tho’ it has occurred to me to do so too in the past. I’m glad you’ve now done this: it’s an important matter. Yet another example of the value of TuS! I hope the persistent ‘campaigner’/btl contributor offers a response to what you’ve … Continue reading Legal aid for abuse women – Yet another example of the value of TuS
English County Lines drug gangs increasing crime in the posher English counties after practising their dark arts in Scotland’s posher parts?
Help Talking-up Scotland keep goin Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-going Or by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 In the Daily Express two days ago, the above and: County lines drug gangs are becoming ever more dangerous in affluent areas, with police seizing weapons in Home County areas. New figures show five in eight home county police forces recorded higher weapons possession rates than the London average in the last year. The findings come as the Home Office announced a record year for the largest number of drug lines closed, making 7,381 arrests following a crackdown on county lines gangs. Despite a rise in arrests, heightened policing … Continue reading English County Lines drug gangs increasing crime in the posher English counties after practising their dark arts in Scotland’s posher parts?
Even under Plaid Cymru rule BBC Wales can maintain professional journalism standards miles above the BBC Scotland scare stories
Two headlines sum it all up for us? Help Talking-up Scotland keep goin Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-going Or by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 BBC Wales and BBC Scotland react, both on the 9th September, to the latest Pisa results. The BBC Wales reporting is especially notable given these: Imagine if Scotland had been bottom, how BBC Scotland would have covered. Of course, the English figures are fiddled. They’ve just recruited image consultants to present their still dodgy data so that they don’t nearly get chucked off the whole thing as in 2022. See: https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/09/08/two-leading-academics-cast-doubt-on-englands-supposedly-better-pisa-scores-as-their-sample-is-revealed-to-be-skewed-toward-high-achievers-by-schools-gaming-the-system-again/ Help Talking-up Scotland keep goin Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-going Or … Continue reading Even under Plaid Cymru rule BBC Wales can maintain professional journalism standards miles above the BBC Scotland scare stories
Legal aid for abused women – available in all UK nations but most generous in Scotland and strictest means-testing in England
Help Talking-up Scotland keep goin Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-going Or by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 The above comment pops up regularly and I’ve never thought to check. I have now: Do abused women get legal aid in England but not in Scotland? No. Abused women (and other victims of domestic abuse) can get legal aid in both England/Wales and Scotland, but the rules, evidence requirements, financial tests, and practical access differ because the two jurisdictions have separate legal aid systems. https://www.gov.uk/legal-aid/print England – You normally need specified evidence (police reports, court orders, letters from support services, health professionals, etc.), … Continue reading Legal aid for abused women – available in all UK nations but most generous in Scotland and strictest means-testing in England
World’s Largest Global Law Firm says Scotland’s right to roam ‘more extensive than that in England’ but ‘should not be unduly burdensome on landowners’
Help Talking-up Scotland keep goin Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-going Or by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 From Dentons (‘World’s Largest Global Law Firm’) yesterday: On the one hand, the right to roam is hugely significant for those exploring Scotland’s Highlands and Islands, including visitors undertaking the iconic North Coast 500 route. On the other hand, reports of irresponsible visitors and antisocial behaviour have attracted headlines and prompted some to question the breadth of public access rights in Scotland. However, the right is not unlimited. Its statutory exclusions, limits on responsible exercise and restrictions on geographical scope all help to reduce … Continue reading World’s Largest Global Law Firm says Scotland’s right to roam ‘more extensive than that in England’ but ‘should not be unduly burdensome on landowners’
How Scottish Government caution on rental schemes has prevented e-bike/scooter chaos, injury and death
Help Talking-up Scotland keep goin Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-going Or by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 From the Guardian today: Thousands of ebikes seized by London councils as anger rises over blocked paths – Erik Matthies, policy lead at the Royal National Institute of Blind People, said the rise in abandoned ebikes was overwhelming blind and partially sighted people, as well as elderly people and wheelchair users. “People are having collisions and injuries due to bikes left on the pavement, and the problem is getting worse,” he said. “There are blind people who tell us they do not go out … Continue reading How Scottish Government caution on rental schemes has prevented e-bike/scooter chaos, injury and death
Your Right to Decide – BBC Scotland defends Burnham’s retrenched position fully against a referendum
Help Talking-up Scotland keep goin Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-going Or by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 From the Scottish Government today: FM writes to PM on Scotland’s right to decide has had limited coverage. STV did a fair job in https://news.stv.tv/politics/john-swinney-writes-to-prime-minister-andy-burnham-in-bid-to-legally-launch-independence-vote reproducing Swinney’s letter in full with only a wee tail-ender from the Scottish Cons, more concerned to attack Butnham than Swinney. The letter: Dear Andy I am writing with regards to your comments at Prime Ministers Question’s in response to my colleague Chris Law MP’s question. Earlier today, you said; “on that question of a border poll, it is to … Continue reading Your Right to Decide – BBC Scotland defends Burnham’s retrenched position fully against a referendum
SNP Government to create 10 times more jobs in North-East than Labour’s GB Energy has
Help Talking-up Scotland keep goin Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-going Or by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 From the Scottish Government yesterday: More than 500 jobs will be created and supported by 22 new projects funded through the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund. The First Minister officially opened the 2026 funding round, worth £17.5 million, during a visit to Hydrasun, a North East manufacturing firm receiving £1.9 million in support. Seven commercial projects will receive support, with a further 15 community projects funded through a new dedicated stream, focused on tackling fuel and child poverty, building climate resilience and restoring nature. … Continue reading SNP Government to create 10 times more jobs in North-East than Labour’s GB Energy has
Scottish Labour leader – ‘Hardest job in British (sic) Politics’ is also least important job it seems
By Liz S I am quite amazed that the Supposed ‘Scottish’ pages of the BBC website have been so very subdued in their reporting of the Labour leadership contest happening in Scotland (or indeed other media) , which as yet , as a leadership contest, has not been concluded. Help Talking-up Scotland keep goin Crowdfunder at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-talking-up-scotland-keep-going Or by direct bank transfer to: JOHN WATSON ROBERTSON Sort Code – 08-91-04 Account – 12266421 Yet given the circumstances that brought about this contest then it makes perfect sense really. What with Sarwar’s abject failure as the previous Labour leader here in Scotland together with him failing to win the Scottish election … Continue reading Scottish Labour leader – ‘Hardest job in British (sic) Politics’ is also least important job it seems
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