The UK in 2023. A country whose elites boast abt how it abolished slavery in which modern slavery exists in London. #C4news feature by simon israel on the astonishing fact of Filipino women being 'rescued' from modern slavery. Respect to the courageous women doing these rescues.

🔴Sunak’s Government Accused of ‘Hiding’ from Damning United Nations Inquiry on Treatment of Disabled People

From the Bedroom Tax to Work Capability Assessments, the Government is accused of systematically failing disabled people reports Josiah Mortimer

bylinetimes.com/2023/08/25/sun…

PFI was introduced by John Major's Conservative government, but Labour was the biggest supporter of the controversial financing model. The result 25 years later is that Scottish taxpayers are still left with Labour PFI contracts costing millions each year. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…

Brian Cox and Humza Yousaf will both speak at a Yes rally next week. Here's how The National will be covering it 👇

thenational.scot/politics/23747…

NEW: Scottish Labour's Jackie Baillie has been urged to apologise after claiming there are 'parallels' between Scotland's NHS and the case of serial child murderer Lucy Letby🥀

One former Labour MSP said Baillie's comments were 'shameful', while the SNP called them 'tasteless'

I see Jackie Baillie has scraped the bottom right out of the barrel……. Shameful.

Humza Yousaf is a passionate and inspirational speaker, and the upcoming Believe in Scotland rally will give him a chance to show that, writes Richard Walker

'It’s exactly the right platform for the new First Minister to convince doubters'

🍃 We’re committed to deliver climate justice for the countries most disadvantaged by the climate emergency.

🌍 Our new programme will work with local communities so that they can identify their own priorities, and build their resilience to the climate crisis.

Breaking: Delivered by Scotlands SNP government, this £4.1m Haven Centre has opened in Inverness, and has been described as Scotland's first purpose-built play centre and respite facility of its kind.

Saul Staniforth Christina McKelvie The arrogance is breathtaking

Tory govt minister Andrew Bowie doesn't like Naga Munchettys questions and tells her what she should be focussing on. #BBCBreakfast

Good to see Germany adopt a similar law to one we adopted in 2015. It's in place for almost 8 years & generally has worked well. Hundreds of people have had their gender identity recognised by the State & our society is more inclusive & tolerant for it. irishtimes.com/world/europe/2…

Great to see Neil Gray MSP continuing to lead on support for Ukrainians through his new brief

In Edinburgh, working closely with Rona Hunter CCP & Capital City Partnership, c. 75% of working age Ukrainians are in employment working closely with Joined Up for Jobs providers

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Today's paper 📰

Proof Scottish Labour are Starmer's branch office + Corbyn hopes to see indyref2 'soon'

“How are they getting away with it?” The brilliant Adil Ray OBE asks the question the country wants answered

“Naw, you aren’t getting money for the van, there’s a choc ice in the freezer”

Newly released Scottish Labour accounts 'prove they aren't a party' thenational.scot/news/23746013.…

📢 Host announcement.

📺 We are proud to announce that Alistair Heather & Kelly Given, will be hosting the rally on Saturday, 2nd September in Edinburgh, at the March & Rally for an Independent Scotland in the EU. Yes for EU #Indy+ EU membership

📍 Event details: believeinscotland.org/march_rally

Inverclyde CLP