I don't feel comfortable sending condolences while Iran is sending drones that are used against civilians in Ukraine.

There is no such thing as a 'rules based international order' if the rules only apply to people and countries you don't like.

Many years ago I picked up this book in a wee English book shop in Paris. It’s one man’s story of political persecution and torture at the hands of the security state that Raisi built his career in. I implore you to read it. There’s nothing ‘mixed’ about his legacy of evil.

Just starting to skim through this weighty report and already it's clear that this is a scandal without precedent. The worst combination of incompetence, cover up, obfuscation and failure to take responsibility. It is tough reading.

Crimes committed in Gaza must be prosecuted at the highest level, regardless of the perpetrators.

Statement 🇧🇪⬇️

Opinion: 'As international lawyers, we felt compelled to assist when the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, asked us to advise whether there was sufficient evidence to lay charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Today, the prosecutor has taken

The Prosecutor has just announced he has applied for five arrest warrants in #Palestine . Two are for Israeli officials: Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister, and Yoav Gallant, the Minister of Defence. Three are for Hamas leaders: Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Dief, and Ismail Haniyeh.

The Iranian regime violently oppresses its own citizens, and is a leading sponsor of Russia's war against a free Ukraine. I have no sadness for the loss of such murderers. My solidarity is with the Iranian people who want to live free of authoritarian tyranny.

Wait until Claire Coutinho MP hears about who gave clearance for China's largest turbine manufacturer to build their largest European site right here in the UK...

From the times:

WARNING - CITYWIDE TRAFFIC LIGHT FAULTS

After what appears to have been a power spike in the early hours of the morning, at least 68 sets of traffic signals are currently out of operation.

From this week’s column 👇🏻

This article by Stewart McDonald MP is spot on. The West and particularly the UK's failure to invest new technology development and manufacturing has left us incredibly weak and vulnerable militarily and economically. The dependence on the electricity grid is a perfect example.

🗞️ This week’s column: Revanchist forces have what the West is lacking: purposeful long-term strategies. If we don’t catch up soon, and ditch the short-term micromanaging, the “new era” that Russia and China seek to build will be here before we know it.

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We’re having a smashing day in the sun ☀️ #GE24 #ActiveSNP

Yet another serious warning regarding TikTok’s data exfiltration as an arm of the Chinese Communist Party.

This time from the head of Canada's Intelligence Agency.

Get off the app. It is weaponised against you.

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🗞️ This week’s column: Revanchist forces have what the West is lacking: purposeful long-term strategies. If we don’t catch up soon, and ditch the short-term micromanaging, the “new era” that Russia and China seek to build will be here before we know it.

scotsman.com/news/opinion/c…

Wishing Glasgow Raptors all the very best in this weekend's IGR Bingham Cup in Rome!

Fabulous news and an indication of the strength of Scotland as a tourism destination.

John Swinney vows to end culture of ‘government by press release’

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