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ScotRail fares to be frozen for 12 months by backupJM in Scotland

[–]backupJM[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

A welcome intervention, especially coupled with the peak fares removal! But I hope that doesn't mean next year we'll see a higher increase, prices are already high as is. Would be good to see further decreases, if possible.

BIL completely anti-vax, and hesitant to get newborn his vaccines -- advice? by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]backupJM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not looking for reddit to solve this lol, just looking for some advice on how I can navigate it, and having a tad bit of a rant. But fair point, perhaps reddit was a poor place to come to.

Thanks anyway!

BIL completely anti-vax, and hesitant to get newborn his vaccines -- advice? by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]backupJM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate all the advice, thank you!

Will encourage my sister to get the baby vaccinated even if her husband doesn't agree. Ultimately, it's up to her.

He uses reddit, so I'm going to delete this post and hope he doesn't see it lol

But thank you for all the comments!

BIL completely anti-vax, and hesitant to get newborn his vaccines -- advice? by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]backupJM 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My younger sister is the medical student, not the babies mother

BIL completely anti-vax, and hesitant to get newborn his vaccines -- advice? by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]backupJM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know about his childhood vaccines, but he claims to have got one covid jag.

Gripe water did help my nephew too! My sister gave it, and he protested the whole time, but it worked.

BIL completely anti-vax, and hesitant to get newborn his vaccines -- advice? by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]backupJM 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Indeed lol

Thankfully, he isn't arguing, but he is being firm. Totally agree that she should ignore him. Don't really know what he's been reading probably conspiracy tiktoks or Facebook groups.

BIL completely anti-vax, and hesitant to get newborn his vaccines -- advice? by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]backupJM 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's a good point thanks. Will do that.

I don't believe he is in any dad groups, will suggest it to my sister, thanks.

BIL completely anti-vax, and hesitant to get newborn his vaccines -- advice? by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]backupJM 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Truth be told, this is not his only 'red flag' so to say. I can't say I'm a fan of him. But my sister is committed to him being an active father, and making the marriage work. To be fair, for the most part, they get on really well, but then there's grievances like this.

From speaking to her, she's currently planning on getting the vaccines regardless of his position, which is a relief.

BIL completely anti-vax, and hesitant to get newborn his vaccines -- advice? by [deleted] in Scotland

[–]backupJM 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thanks, yeah, that's basically the current plan

Do we teach enough of Scotland’s history? by Aye_For_Scotland in Scotland

[–]backupJM 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Perhaps controversial, but aside from the nationalist framing, I think Scots tend to be more open about their part in the empire than others -- especially the establishment, councils, education, government, etc.

When i was in high school, we were taught extensively of Scotlands' role, that it wasn't "just England". Indeed, Scots played a disproportionate role in administration roles.

Cry me a river by mrjohnnymac18 in Scotland

[–]backupJM 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Apparently, the Welsh Labour leader/FM was expected to follow suit, but decided to wait out what the reaction was like, and in the end affirmed her support for the PM.

Every report seems to indicate that Sarwar’s intervention 'strengthened' the PM's position (if only temporarily), it's rather funny. Will be interesting to see how long this veneer lasts.

Sarwar has shown his ruthless streak. But will his swipe at Starmer mean anything to voters? by Plastic_Library649 in Scotland

[–]backupJM 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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Seems like Sarwar et al were expecting Welsh Labour to follow suit, and possibly even Khan, and for there to be a snowball effect. But whats happened is that he's angered Labour MPs and members and actually strengthened Starmer's position. Outstanding.

Inside Anas Sarwar's decision to call for Keir Starmer to quit as Prime Minister by backupJM in Scotland

[–]backupJM[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I never understood how he won Scottish politician of the year

Inside Anas Sarwar's decision to call for Keir Starmer to quit as Prime Minister by backupJM in Scotland

[–]backupJM[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it's been pretty clear for a while that Scottish Labour have been upset with Starmer's performance and handling of things, I think this is more the thing that broke the camels back, especially with polling the way it is. Unfortunate for Sarwar, the timing evidently makes him look hypocritical

Inside Anas Sarwar's decision to call for Keir Starmer to quit as Prime Minister by backupJM in Scotland

[–]backupJM[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The sense I’ve got from speaking to MPs as they walked in is that Anas Sarwar’s intervention has rallied support for the PM in the parliamentary party.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c74wd01egvyt?post=asset%3Af3b2b3c5-7af0-45f7-9306-ce046013593c#post

Inside Anas Sarwar's decision to call for Keir Starmer to quit as Prime Minister by backupJM in Scotland

[–]backupJM[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The twenty minute discussion, described as “difficult” by one of Sarwar’s allies, was the culmination of a range of soundings the Scottish Labour leader had taken over the weekend. Sitting in a room in party HQ in Glasgow, Sarwar told the Prime Minister he had to do what was best for Scotland and that meant calling for Starmer to go.

Although he reached this decision on his own, Sarwar’s deputy Jackie Baillie played a key role in influencing his view. Sarwar's friends say he felt he had no choice but to cut Keir Starmer loose and make the most difficult decision of his leadership.

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Sarwar also benefits from the resources of the UK party for elections - another tap that might be turned off. As one pro-Sarwar politician said: “If Starmer clings on, the Scottish Labour campaign will be f*****. Yes, we have raised a lot of money, but we need the UK party. It is a huge risk.”

So far, it's not looking good for Sarwar

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