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Here is the kind of ‘reparatory’ behaviour that warrants six invitations to speak at Edinburgh International Book Festival - Harry Josephine Giles protesting the Supreme Court ruling on 19 April this year.

If you want to hear my views on the current state of Scottish and British politics and some hints about my forthcoming book then grab a ticket to see me chat with Iain Dale tomorrow at 1:30 pm EICC link for tickets in Iain’s tweet below

The Scottish Government is under fire after claiming it would need the full powers of independence to set up a publicly owned energy company – despite Wales already having done so

If you want to hear my views on the current state of Scottish & British politics & some hints about my forthcoming book then grab a ticket to see me chat with Iain Dale today at 1:30 pm EICC - link for tickets in Iain’s tweet below

Edinburgh Book Festival has excluded me, says prizewinning author. What a disgrace. Seems Loki will need to identify as a woman or as queer or as middle class to get an invite. thetimes.com/article/06a52b…

So sorry to read this. Scottish politics particularly the SNP is badly in need of more people of Kate’s integrity. I might not agree with her about gay marriage but I respect her rights to hold different views owing to her religion & I admire her greatly. What a loss.

With Susan Dalgety, I have now written to the director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival about her disreputable and inaccurate comments on The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht. ethelwrites.com/edinburgh-inte…

Sorry, but not surprised to see this news. Kate Forbes MSP is a huge talent: appreciated for her ability to communicate complex issues clearly, her understanding of how to grow the economy - all skills much required for 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

I would hope that the future leader of the SNP will be somebody who has proper experience of life outside politics and not anyone who has been a professional politician since they left school, college or university. I think that is also what most voters would like to see.

It does not reflect well on the state of our politics that so many MSPs are standing down at the next election. Politics should be about big ideas, solutions to deep seated problems and passionate debate - Holyrood needs to have a serious look at itself.

.Edinburgh International Book Festival director claims that she isn't avoiding 'difficult topics' and wants "joyful" events. Which is lovely, but how does that sit with her willingness to exclude authors writing about women's rights & include some of the nastiest, bullying TRAs? heraldscotland.com/news/25364375.…

The reality is that the cynicism is more prompted by the behaviour of the SNP leadership than by Westminster. Stop insulting your voters. Please.

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I’ve written about Kate Forbes’ departure for tomorrow’s Herald. Women who are talented, clever, honest and hard-working don’t last very long in the SNP

It's time for women to vote with their wallets. If stores like M&S continue to flout the Supreme Court ruling on women-only spaces, prioritising the wishes of men who want to undress near, or help fit bras on teenage girls, a boycott seems appropriate. telegraph.co.uk/gift/bdacab2b4…

Should you wish to attend a Scottish book festival with a robust vertebrae, may I suggest coming to my event with Wigtown Book Festival on Sun 5th Oct? Many thanks to outgoing director Adrian Turpin for the invite. Tix out shortly, save the date! tickets.wigtownbookfestival.com/sales/events/f…

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Disgraceful

Looks like NHS Fife doctors & managers applied a standard of confidentiality to Sandie Peggie that they didn’t bother with for themselves even to the extent of criticising her for seeking the support of her Member of Parliament. What an absolute disgrace.