Israeli Embassy’s Interferes in UK Palestine Action Case

It’s been revealed that the Attorney General’s office gave contact details of the CPS and counter terror police, to the Israel government, during an investigation into protests at an Elbit Systems arms factory. The revelations come at a time when protest is being criminalised and dissenting voices shut down. Mike Small reports. Today, The Guardian […] Source

Silencing the 11%

Most Scots support climate action – it’s not a fringe or minority position. Scotland continues to be heavily impacted by climate change – 2025 is already a record-breaking early wildfire season with an estimated 65 square kilometres in Galloway Forest Park being burnt. Scotland showed itself to be a frontrunner with a number of ecological […] Source

Backing Bella 2025

So, we hit our target of £20,000! A massive thanks to everyone who supported us. That’s such a huge boost for us, and it is especially appreciated in hard times. For anyone who still wants to support us, you can do so HERE. We’ve already made some changes to the site as promised. You’ll notice […] Source

Shining a linguistic light on pronouns

In recent years the previously innocuous, even arcane, matter of pronouns has become intensely politicised in the often toxic debate around trans issues. I’ve tended to steer clear of this topic, partly because as a newly disabled person who was coming to terms with the life-altering effects of a massive stroke…

Starmer’s failure is Scotland’s opportunity

What exactly is the point of Starmer’s supposedly Labour government? Just a few days after we learned that Starmer and his Chancellor Rachel Reeves are considering tax cuts for billionaire tech oligarchs, we discover that Labour ministers are ruling out the abolition of the two child benefit cap on the grounds…