More than 50 times (5 per head) wait more than 24 hours in England’s A&E – short video
Sources: https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/04/23/nhs-scotlands-ae-waits-of-over-24-hours-still-fewer-than-a-fifth-of-those-in-nhs-england-contrary-to-anas-sarwars-claims-in-2024/ https://talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/04/23/englands-ae-crisis-as-patients-say-theyd-rather-die-at-home-but-bbc-uk-dont-mention-it/ Continue reading More than 50 times (5 per head) wait more than 24 hours in England’s A&E – short video
Only two days without a ‘perishable food’ delivery and island rep says they are at ‘breaking point’ due to lack of…..’fresh cream cakes?’
In the National today: Scottish islanders fume as ‘lifeline’ food delivery removed off CalMac ferry. CALMAC has been warned that island communities are at “breaking point” after a hauler carrying needed perishable foods was “bumped” off a ferry for passengers allegedly for the “first time ever”. OMG was that the last ferry for weeks and they’d run out of food in the shop? Well, no, there’s a ferry every day at this time of year and five a week in winter. It was cancelled on Tuesday this week, so with being ‘bumped’ on Wednesday, the shop had to last for … Continue reading Only two days without a ‘perishable food’ delivery and island rep says they are at ‘breaking point’ due to lack of…..’fresh cream cakes?’
Starmer and Farage on St George’s Day – ‘Today, we fly OUR flag proudly’ to ‘be English’ but he’s poor Lebanon’s patron saint too
By Liz S Saint George’s Day is the feast day of Saint George, celebrated by Christian churches, countries, regions, and cities from which he is the main patron saint, including England, Ethiopia, Georgia, Catalonia, Aragon, Palestine, Rio de Janeiro, Alcoi, and Genoa, and also where he is an important patron saint, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Greece, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Syria, and Lebanon “Today, we fly our flag proudly and we’re reminded of the values it represents – service, generosity, and respect. When we stand together, united in our communities, we are stronger than any attempt to divide us. Happy St George’s Day”! (So “our flag“.and “our communities“, what about other communities in other nations within the UK State , as surely many of them are … Continue reading Starmer and Farage on St George’s Day – ‘Today, we fly OUR flag proudly’ to ‘be English’ but he’s poor Lebanon’s patron saint too
How the ‘Scottish’ Daily Express made up a quote not actually in the Nuffield Trust report revealing NHS Scotland’s superiority
Neither the word ‘deadly’ nor the word ‘domino’ appear in Health and care performance and promises: the track record for Scotland’s 2026 election published by the Nuffield Trust, yesterday: https://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/health-and-care-performance-and-promises-the-track-record-for-scotland-s-2026-election While, I’d argue, with evidence, that there is much good about healthcare in Scotland which is missed by the Trust, far far more is missed by the Express, including the above hugely important evidence of superior GP numbers in Scotland, way above the level elsewhere in the UK. Also avoided by the Express: People in Scotland are much more likely than they were five years ago to spend more than … Continue reading How the ‘Scottish’ Daily Express made up a quote not actually in the Nuffield Trust report revealing NHS Scotland’s superiority
This latest media ferry feeding only serves to highlight the opposition parties’ hypocritical ‘ferry flipping’ – from “Don’t rig contracts to favour Ferguson” to “Why aren’t you favouring Ferguson?”
Key ferry-flippers Neil Bibby (Lab) and Russell Findlay (Con There is no comment in the above top BBC Scotland story today from opposition parties, as they sail, rudderless, toward their extinction event in May. The reason is clear. They don’t want their historical hypocrisy in ferry flipping exposed. Early criticism: “Don’t rig contracts to favour Ferguson.” Later flipped criticism: “Why aren’t you favouring Ferguson?” Here is a quick AI-assisted (Chatgpt) account of that flipping. You’re right to focus on that—it’s one of the more striking features of the whole ferries saga. The positions of opposition parties (especially the Scottish Conservatives … Continue reading This latest media ferry feeding only serves to highlight the opposition parties’ hypocritical ‘ferry flipping’ – from “Don’t rig contracts to favour Ferguson” to “Why aren’t you favouring Ferguson?”
More than 3 000 fewer operations NOT being cancelled ‘at last minute’ in NHS Scotland
BBC Breakfast this morning has peer-reviewed research on NHS England operations cancelled in the last 24hrs, often because patients could not be prepared for them in time. In February 2026, 10% of these operations were cancelled, around a third of those avoidably. This is, of course, wasteful of resources and potentially life-threatening for those patients. The media operating in Scotland are not, of course, covering this because there’s nothing in it for them here. What’s BBC Scotland’s headline story today? You know. Another desperate ferry story to try to stop Anas Sarwar having to ‘walk the plank’ in May. Why? … Continue reading More than 3 000 fewer operations NOT being cancelled ‘at last minute’ in NHS Scotland
Half a century after it started trying to find answers to to the problem of containment, the nuclear industry still has none
By Frances McKie It is now, in April 2026, exactly 40 years since the Chernobyl Nuclear Reactor exploded. The explosion sent radioactive pollution vast distances across Europe; it devastated a large area near Kiev in the Ukraine-still too dangerous for human habitation; it has left a long-term legacy of thyroid and other cancers linked to radiation exposure and ingestion of isotopes like Iodine 131. In 2026, the “sarcophagus” eventually built over the reactor in the hope of containing the radiation has deteriorated and the second covering has now been damaged by a drone attack. Next year, 2027, will be the … Continue reading Half a century after it started trying to find answers to to the problem of containment, the nuclear industry still has none
Scotland says resounding No to Nuclear in new poll making grim reading for Scottish Labour
Thanks to France McKie for alerting meto this. From Radiation Free Lakeland today: A fresh opinion poll conducted in the middle of the Scottish election campaign has found widespread support for renewable energy sources to reduce energy bills and tackle climate change. When asked about Scotland’s energy security needs, support for a uranium-fuelled nuclear future polled a ‘miserable’ 14%, compared to 55% support for harvesting home grown wind, water and solar sources. The findings will likely make grim reading for Scottish Labour and Libdem campaign bosses who are promoting new nuclear power stations, due to resounding support for renewables compared … Continue reading Scotland says resounding No to Nuclear in new poll making grim reading for Scottish Labour
‘British government has wasted more money on failed projects than some countries spend building entire infrastructure’ So next time any unionist has the temerity to mention the word ‘ferry’ you know what to do…
I’ve lifted this excellent piece from Eve Robertson Armstrong on Facebook who lifted it from Josh Hunt on twitter (X). I’m guessing a Josh Hunt wrote it but can’t trace him. The British Government has wasted more money on failed projects than some countries spend building their entire infrastructure. After hearing about the cancellation of the Stonehenge Tunnel project, yet it still racking up £179 million in cost, I wanted to look at other projects and costs to see what the picture looks like this century. Every number here comes from official reports, the National Audit Office, parliamentary committees, and … Continue reading ‘British government has wasted more money on failed projects than some countries spend building entire infrastructure’ So next time any unionist has the temerity to mention the word ‘ferry’ you know what to do…
NHS Scotland’s A&E waits of over 24 hours are still fewer than a fifth per capita of those in NHS England contrary to Anas Sarwar’s claims in 2024
Here’s what Anas Sarwar said in June 2024: Anas Sarwar has accused the SNP of “breaking” the NHS as he set out Labour’s plans for the health service, should the party win the general election. The Scottish Labour leader said a government led by Sir Keir Starmer would cut waiting times and increase access to GPs. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce99nlp03rqo We see today, above, from the BMJ, Sir Keir’s failure. https://www.bmj.com/content/393/bmj.s756 Comparisons with NHS Scotland can be very tricky, not least because NHS England restarts the clock after triage when the patient is allocated to a department whereas NHS Scotland counts from when … Continue reading NHS Scotland’s A&E waits of over 24 hours are still fewer than a fifth per capita of those in NHS England contrary to Anas Sarwar’s claims in 2024
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