Totally agree with Hislop. It was an excellent episode and he was on top form

Yeah. This would all be more convincing if you hadn't unlawfully suspended parliament. There's a cost to that sort of thing. And it's being able to play the elder statesman when you've left office.

Politicians like Nigel Farage can’t be trusted to remain impartial. That’s why I’m telling Ofcom to ban politicians from presenting on news channels to stop any bias on our news before the General Election. Can you sign too? 38d.gs/n25e

“I find it increasingly difficult to look my NHS colleagues in the eye” Former Conservative minister and MP Dr Dan Poulter has quit his party to join Labour. He tells #BBCLauraK he believes that Keir Starmer can be trusted to run public services bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

Incredible. Conservatives trounced in the local elections, but the bbc flagship politicial programme #bbclaurak lead “interview” is an unchallenged rant from the delusional, divisive, twice-sacked, right wing crank, Suella Braverman. Why was she platformed? #LauraKuenssberg

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“I think it’s political malpractice of the highest order if Rishi Sunak absented himself for an election interview… it’s not the right thing to do at a fundamental level.” Conservative commentator Tim Montgomerie on reports as to why the PM left D-Day event early. #Newsnight

Local hero Morag Donaldson was presented with an award for her voluntary work this week. She talked to David Calder for this week's episode. buzzsprout.com/71622/15210492

It's been an amazing year for #PortobelloTownHall which marks its first anniversary this month. Trustee MissMoragDancer joined David Calder to talk about its success for this episode. buzzsprout.com/71622/15250858

I'm thinking that everyone wants to rejoin the EU, am I right? Like to if you do If you truly do, RT

Tomorrow's episode will hear from the Primary 6 pupils at Towerbank who took top place for their age-group in a Scotland-wide challenge called 'Academy 9'. The award was for environment and sustainability. Find out more in the morning.

It was great meeting the amazing team which won a pretigious award. The team of four P6 students from Towerbank suggested ways of making the dualling of the A9 more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Meet them in today's episode. buzzsprout.com/71622/15284437

St Mark's Church is badly in need of care. It's just received a grant of £100,000 to add to its restoration fund. But that's only half way towards its target. As Rector Sophia Marriage explained to David Calder, she's confident of success buzzsprout.com/71622/15327141

Best news of the week theguardian.com/politics/artic…

I can categorically say I’ve never loathed a political party like I loathe this Tory party. I’ve never felt this angry about what a govt has done to our country. And never thought that a bunch of politicians deserved the total crushing defeat these Tories do. How many agree?

Tomorrow David Calder discovers The Cottage, a club in Portobello for those living with dementia. It's part of LifeCare Edinburgh Edinburgh which also offers a range of other support and care services.

In today's episode of The Porty Podcast , David Calder went to meet the staff and clients at The Cottage which, for over 40 years, has been supporting people and families in Portobello who are living with dementia.buzzsprout.com/71622/15439994

When someone shows you who they are ... believe them. This man is a threat to the social cohesion of our country 🇬🇧

It is clear that Elon Musk needs to stay out of British politics. RT if you agree.

The launch was on Thursday at the Library. Yes, the #PortobelloBookFestival 24 is on its way. In this episode David Calder talked to Joanne Baird Joanne: Portobello Book Blog 📚 💕 and her daughter Grace, both Trustees of the event, about what literary delights are to come. buzzsprout.com/71622/15706444