Dave Watson @UnisonDave
Scottish policy wonk. Director Reid Foundation, Sec. Keir Hardie Society and SHA Scotland. Historian, ever hopeful for Fulham FC! @davewatson1683 on Threads unisondave.blogspot.com Troon, Ayrshire Joined January 2010-
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Why the electric SUV boom is a problem for climate, health and equity. The green transport transition needs to be judged by more than the number of electric cars sold. But also whether it reduces car dependency and creates healthier, fairer streets. theconversation.com/why-the-electr…
Well..it's now June 2026 Apparently 7 billion of us who got vaccinated are now meant to be dead Anyone out there who is vaccinated and still alive? ✋
Newly Elected Reform UK Trafford Councillor Billy Burke has been arrested and charged with possessing an offensive or dangerous weapon.
New figures show Reform raked in £9m in 3 months, with Farage still in the hotseat for his £5m "gift" from billionaire Chris Harborne. £4m came from billionaire Ben Delo, who was convicted for facilitating money laundering in the US, but pardoned by Trump. theguardian.com/politics/2026/…
So Farage ran away from parliament after he was shamed by the PM. Where did he run away to? To Oswald's in Mayfair, a private members club. When will people wake up. He doesn’t represent you. He doesn’t understand you. He’s not like you. He’s using you. mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…
Nowak murder: police accused of ‘anti-white bias’ five times more likely to stop black people. Hampshire force whose officers responded to the murder of 18-year-old has a higher than average racial disparity. theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/j…
In second break with Trump in a week, House passes bill to aid Ukraine. The 226-195 vote is a sign of impatience with Donald Trump’s approach to the war. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/j…
Fans 'devastated' as last minute US visa cancellations - the USA should never be allowed to hold an international sporting competition while the current administration behaves this way. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
Scottish golf clubs weigh higher green fees against demand. In Ayrshire and the south of Scotland, the pattern is similar: after removing one extreme outlier from the survey data, green fee increases averaged 11.4% and subscriptions rose by 5.4%. heraldscotland.com/news/26164287.…
Who can carry a kirpan in the UK? Religion, law and the question of risk. Some facts to challenge the misinformation out there. The challenge is how to respond to violence in ways that improve safety without deepening misunderstanding. theconversation.com/who-can-carry-…
Armenia’s ties with Russia continue to deteriorate as election day approaches. Putin, warned Armenia that it was leaving itself exposed to what he called the “Ukrainian scenario” by deepening its cooperation with western institutions. Subtle as ever! theconversation.com/armenias-ties-…
@bellacaledonia It is for Prestwick Airport, its workforce and our local economy. When the environmental impact is factored in. A mixed blessing for everyone else.
Prestwick Airport megacity route to Shanghai and 'incredible' progress. “Glasgow Prestwick Airport had the largest increase in cargo tonnage in the UK, expanding its freight operations by 492% to ship an extra 12,000 tonnes compared to Q1 2025.” heraldscotland.com/politics/viewp…
Nigel Farage's work over the last 11 weeks broken down: - Parliamentary votes registered (including on immigration): 0 - Violent racial divisions stoked: 1
A good life for the 99% isn’t a pipe dream: it can be done. Here’s how. “Our plan is radical – but by transforming how we live on a finite planet, nearly everyone gains.” theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
Who were the far-right agitators at the Henry Nowak protests in Southampton? Far-right groups bused people into area. Many leading rightwing extremists made angry speeches at the protest. theguardian.com/politics/2026/…
Miniature model maker recreates Glasgow landmark destroyed by fire. Karen Bones spent 10 weeks working on a replica of Union Corner. The model - which is made from recycled cardboard - depicts the businesses that were affected by the blaze. 👏👏👏 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
Britain’s reading revival may be failing to reach those most disconnected from books. We may need to spend less time asking why people have stopped reading, and more time creating the conditions that help them start again. theconversation.com/britains-readi…
The next 48 hours are crucial. The government has just launched a consultation on guaranteed hours. Sign this petition asking them to stand firm on their pledge to tackle insecure work and ban exploitative zero-hours contracts. megaphone.org.uk/petitions/stam… via @MegaphoneUK
Edinburgh private care firm aims to 'build trust' amid social care concerns. Really? Firms which offer social care workers less than £15 per hour, in the words of their trade body, “are simply not offering enough”. heraldscotland.com/news/26138349.…
Four-in-ten NEETs are not receiving means-tested benefits. In fact, the share of NEETs claiming means-tested benefits has remained stable in recent years. So, any theory for what is driving up the NEET rate can’t only blame the benefits system. Read the full analysis➡️ buff.ly/gABGpwv
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UNISON - UK's largest... @unisontheunion
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Monica Lennon @MonicaLennon7
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Christina McAnea @cmcanea
13K Followers 4K Following General Secretary of UNISON - the UK's largest trade union. Promoted by UNISON, 130 Euston Road, NW12AY - 0800 0857 857
STUC @ScottishTUC
14K Followers 1K Following Our purpose is to co-ordinate, develop and articulate the views and policies of the trade union movement in Scotland.
Jackie Baillie @jackiebmsp
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23K Followers 1K Following 🌹 @ScottishLabour MSP for Central Scotland ✊ Trade unionist 🙌 The cause of labour is the hope of the world ❌ No longer using this site
Johann Lamont @JohannLamont
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Paul Hutcheon @paulhutcheon
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Ewan Gibbs @ewangibbs
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Keiran O'Neill @KeiranON
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George Foulkes @GeorgeFoulkes
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UNISON - UK's largest... @unisontheunion
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