Steph Paton

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Glasgow left journo writing about politics, LGBTQ+ liberation and environmentalism. Columnist for @ScotNational. They/Them 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Views are mine etc.

Headline: Andy Burnham apologises for Labour's stance on Gaza and says it didn't get it right
Tweets from a man called Daniel. The first is a photo of him with Joanna Cherry at an LBG Alliance conference. The next is a boasting about joining Restore.
Headline: Anas Sarwar says Scottish Labour MPs will back Keir Starmer
Asked about JK Rowling’s opposition to trans rights, Dugdale said: “I have a huge respect for JK Rowling. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting her before and I think her story and how she came to be this prolific, incredible children’s writer in this city as a single mum writing in a cafe is phenomenal and an inspiration to so many women across the world. “I think she’s been a really powerful political advocate [for] improving the lot of single mums, making a case for tackling poverty and inequality in all its forms, and there is absolutely a place for her in public life to share her experiences and tell her story and make a difference.”
Manufesto commutment to: "Delivering single-sex spaces on the basis of biological sex, in NHS wards, schools, sport and everyday life by upholding the Equality Act and delivering clear instructions to public services on how to comply with their legal obligations to women and to trans people.
Sign reading: Fuck Farage. Fuck fascist Reform UK. No to fascism in Scotland.
Car sticker reading Freedom with Charlie Kirk's signature
A photo of Ingliston Country Club
LGBT Labour Scotland website, discussing the group's "long and proud history" of campaigning.
Chris McEleny asking for a boycott of The National in response to stating the fact that Alex Salmond was credibly accused of sexual assault.
Headline: Harry Potter series set to be the streaming event of the decade
Sarwar has come down firmly on the side of FWS and against the SNP Government. In his Daily Record column, he wrote: “For too long, the Scottish Government has been distracted by legal wrangling and divisive culture wars instead of focusing on the real priorities of the people we serve. “Take single sex spaces, the law is already clear. The Supreme Court is clear; the Equality Act must be respected. That means defending single-sex spaces for biological women in services, in sport and in everyday life. That is what I will deliver in government.
Quote: A consultation run by the City of London Corporation and published on Thursday found that nearly 90% of respondents backed trans-inclusive access to the ponds.
Live video titled Kemi Badenoch on the Future, but future is missing an 'e'
Headline: Labour want Panopticon to have eyes of the state on you at all times
Sandy and James Easdale, who are jointly among the top handful of Scots on the Sunday Times Rich List, say they want to help Scottish Labour “remove the SNP from power”. However, The Herald understands that the cash boost is conditional on Anas Sarwar's commitment to making the party in Scotland “more Scottish-facing” and shaping policies specifically to Scotland's needs. This means the party will get half the money now - and the other half if and when Sarwar is seen to deliver a distinctively Scottish identity.
A Home Office spokesperson said: “Peaceful protest is a fundamental part of our democratic society; people in this country will always be able to freely express their views. “This change is about providing police with powers to respond proportionately to disruptive protest activity that undermines our nation’s health.”
The new proposed UKIP, featuring an Iron Cross and spear
Lammy tweet saying that it is a real pleasure to welcome his friend JD Vance, and exchange fishing tips with him.
Lesbian Avengers poster that reads 'We Recruit'
The editor Matthew d'Ancona boosting anti-trans figures on his Twitter account, and his podcast about Sandie Peggie
Corbyn confirming that 600,000 have joined up to a new left party
An update from David Lammy on the genocide in Gaza, in which he claims that the world is watching.
Chart showing a surge in searches for VPN over the past day or so
Fallout 4 screenshot reading "everyone disliked that"
Statement from Keir Starmer, calling what is happening now in Gaza indefensible and unspeakable
Headline: deputy pm says ministers must accept real concerns people have - regarding migrants - amid fears of another summer of riots
The character of Mr Collins from Pride and Prejudice, who kind of looks like this bird
Tweet: During Coldplay’s concert, Chris Martin spotted both a Palestinian and an Israeli flag in the crowd, and used the moment to share a powerful message of unity. “Everyone is welcome here,” he said, adding how happy it made him to see people coexisting peacefully despite their differences.
LGBTQ Foundation post about celebrating pride while standing outside Downing Street for a photo op
Examples numbered 481 - 500 of 9000
A series of Parliamentary records where someone has used the phrase "has been clear". There are 9000 results.
Truss tweet: Britain should keep the Elgin marbles. Those trying to undermine our national culture should be taken on, not appeased.
Text: Stonewall’s CEO Simon Blake will be speaking on Pride in London’s main stage in Trafalgar Square and Stonewall will be marking the launch of its refreshed approach with business leaders at the London Stock Exchange later this month.
The Spectator headline: And now let's bomb Glastonbury.
The House of Commons live debate on proscribing Palestine Action, with maybe 40 or so MPs in the chamber
Headline: Bombardment of civilian areas crosses red line, Israel tells Iran
US Homeland Security poster that says 'help your country and yourself. Report all foreign invaders.'
Photo of the email dated 6th May, outlining the change to policy and claiming to be bound by law to make said changes.
David Lammy condemns the Conservatives for not speaking out on Israel's war crimes
Map of Europe showing the UK's ranking compared to the rest of Europe and beyond on it's legal gender recognition process for trans people. It's bright red compared to other European nations.
A graph showing the UK's score evaluation dropping each year since 2015, from 86% down to 45%.
Quote from the article shared saying that carrying the name Labour should not be a mark of shame
Giving his backing to the new protection, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "Sir Winston Churchill stands at the summit of our country's greatest heroes, and has been an inspiration to every prime minister that has followed him. "The justifiable fury that is provoked when people use his statue as a platform for their protests speaks to the deep and enduring love that all decent British people have for Sir Winston.
n some circumstances the law also allows trans women (biological men) not to be permitted to use the men’s facilities, and trans men (biological woman) not to be permitted to use the women’s facilities
A large group of protesters listen to a woman speaking at a mic
Headline: Scotland to recognise third gender
Scot Tory Instagram post: Fund Stonewall or Fund Public Services
Headline: We can use our ties with Trump to make Scotland greater again Subheading: The SNP is obsessed with identity politics and treat this country’s economy as an afterthought
Headline: Scottish lib dem leader anxious over Swinney's anti-Reform UK summit. Alex Cole-Hamilton says it's wrong to no platform Nigel Farage's party
Keir Starmer tweet: if you shouldn't be here, we will send you back. An attached video has footage of people being forced on to deportation flights.
Fox News headline: Astroturf': Critics speculate Tesla protests are not a grassroots movement, but carefully organized campaign
Gordon McKee MP tweet aimed at James Dornan: In the 9 months I’ve been an MP I haven’t seen you once at a single event (nor indeed did I see you during the campaign). Maybe allocate the time you planned for this to helping the people we both represent.
Signs reading honk if you hate Elon
Cars on the motorway honking
Bridget Phillipson arguing that universities must be not censor people, after fining a university for its anti discrimination policy for trans people