I too wore make-up and dyed my hair in the early 80s. No-one told me it meant a free pass to be a misogynistic arsehole for the next 40+ years.

Happy publication day G! It's my current read and I blame you for the bags under my eyes this morning! #TheFracture

For years I’ve been speaking out in House of Lords about the harms of Online porn including choking which finally the government says will be made illegal. I weep when I think how much damage has to be done especially to our children before we get change bbc.com/news/articles/…

If you’re puzzling for ideas for my Christmas present… 🥰 #JustSaying 💜💜💜💜

Whether intentional or accidental (hoping the latter) really feel for local businesses having to now handle repairs as well continuing to trade.

9 March 2025: Joanne Penney, 40, was shot dead in a flat in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. Marcus Huntley, 20; Jordan Mills-Smith, 33; Joshua Gordon, 27; and Tony Porter, 68, have been charged with her murder and with engaging in the criminal activities of an organised crime group.

WFH today so it’s warming spiced pumpkin pie from Bird & Blend Tea Co. #Delicious #Autumn

🎫 Tickets are now on sale for our away William Hill Championship match against Ross County on Saturday 15th November. ➡️ bit.ly/3JFwiAh

Past time that The Society of Authors offered a full apology to Rachel. The behaviour of these individuals was disgusting.

When you’re procrastinating… sometimes you just need to go outside and look at this view. #InverclydeRiviera #Gourock

Police officer numbers are down, and over 10,000 arrest warrants - including for murder and rape - are outstanding. Scotland needs change.

GirlGuiding found that 26% of girls change where they socialise to avoid sexual harassment, while 54% don’t feel safe on public transport. heraldscotland.com/news/25596390.…

Wow!!

Brilliant news for everyone connected with SMiSA St Mirren FC 👏 A massive thank you to everyone who engaged, debated and voted, your passion made this happen. Now the exciting part begins… time to #BuildTheBuds and shape the future of our club together 🖤🤍

This is cowardice. By delaying EHRC guidance, ministers are allowing companies to go on breaking the law. Me for UnHerd: unherd.com/newsroom/labou…

New: MissM complains after Abertay lecturer Stuart Waiton described her rape as a ‘drunken night that ended in sex’. Waiton is already under fire for inviting a rapists’ rights group to lecture students. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

Here’s my talk from #199DaysLater. Please message Dangerous Females if you would like a pack about how to hold hustings or stand as an independent in the next Holyrood election. Which is in #186days Thanks, Women Won’t Wheesht, hashtag inspirational day. #womenWontWait

Hello Glasgow ! Aye Write is back and I'll be appearing on Saturday 15th November with the brilliant Lesley McDowell and chaired by Zoe Ventidozzi. I heard tickets are selling well and we'd love you to join us. Details below 👇 glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/love-a…

Ronnie Barbour and Professor John Curtice discuss the latest political polling and what it means for Scotland ahead of the Holyrood Elections in May 2026. | Dr Patricia S Paton bylines.scot/featured/bylin…

The light on the river from The Esplanade was beautiful last night. Honestly, though you can’t quite see that from my photos 😉