#FathersDay But many young Scots are not becoming parents now – or ever. In final part of Scotland's Demographic Crunch @benwray1989.bsky.social confronts Scotland's fertility gap, its complex causes (financial, social, digital disruption) and how solutions could improve life for all of us.
At their convention this week, the United Auto Workers voted to completely divest from Israel Bonds in a historic victory for the labor and Palestinian freedom movements. This is a huge step toward ensuring our unions aren’t profiting from investing in genocide and apartheid.
One to share with the menfolk (fathers and sons) in my family on Sunday. Thanks @adambehrlive.bsky.social
A vitally important 3 part series @benwray1989.bsky.social confronts issues that rarely see the light of day in political/policy debate. What is Scotland's future if too few young are able to become parents? How does society pay for an increasingly old population? Where is quality of life?
"Burnham’s return raises a broader question: could England’s metro mayors become an alternative route to national leadership?"
A competitive advantage in gaining real life experience...
Perhaps why Scot Gov has always resisted the idea of Scottish mayors?
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Holyrood restricts media access to politicians after FMQs
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There's a month's reading in commentaries and consequences of Makerfield result. Sam Freedman is usually one of the best but there are lots of other enlightening views. I don't think we have a month to spare before real life races ahead.
Good start to cold wet morning (in midsummer Scotland)
“people understand how the UK’s electoral system works and they know how to get what they want, or, at least, how to prevent what they don’t want. They don’t want a Farageist MP, in the main:” @stephenkb.bsky.social
Rage on Nigel Farage?
What are the costs and challenges of providing for an ageing population?
@benwray1989.bsky.social offers answers in Part2 #ScotlandsDemographicCrunch An essential read for all politicians, policy makers – and grandparents.
Cabinet sec health & care is now @angelaconstance.bsky.social
UK is sadly depleted. From hedgehogs and bats to butterflies and newts, our wildlife is disappearing fast – and our governments are letting it happen. I’ve just signed @friends-earth.bsky.social’s petition calling for urgent action. Add your name: action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/tel...
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How to close the gap? It’s clear that Scots are not raising as many children as they want – or expect to. Ben Wray examines the obstacles and a way forward.
Add my name Did you know the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world? There’s less wildlife today than in living memory − and it’s still disappearing before our eyes. From hedgeho...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
If Burnham becomes PM, it shows that Westminster is no longer the only route to the top job.
theconversation.com
Fear of a Reform victory led Makerfield voters — including some 2024 Conservatives — to tactically vote Labour
How to meet the cost of an ageing population? Government already spends significantly more on pensioners than they pay in taxes, and Scotland is getting older…
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"After Makerfield"
A bumper post on what happens next, how bad this is for Reform and other big questions.
And @profjanegreen.bsky.social / @martamiori.bsky.social on whether the result offers a broader electoral strategy for Labour.
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samf.substack.com/p/after-make...
Chipping into @uk.theconversation.com compilation of short pieces on songs about fathers/fatherhood. A few words on Brian May’s ‘Father to Son’ from Queen II, and a great excuse to listen to some early Queen.
theconversation.com/the-11-best-...
Final part of series on Scotland's demographic crunch looks at how to close 'the fertility gap': the difference between how many children that women have and how many they want to have.
"What is required is a coherent project to make life easier"
sceptical.scot/2026/06/demo...
