PIG, Polaris, Product & More

lower case is where we share events & happenings from indy and micro press, radical publishers, fanzines ETC. Suggestions welcome. PIG is one of those ideas that you think “Why hasn’t that existed before?” You can follow them on Instagram, Bluesky and Substack for regular updates on Poetry in Glasgow (and beyond). From one of their first updates […] Source

The Thelma and Louise of Scottish politics

Yet another Scottish opinion poll, this time by Norstat (formerly known as Panelbase) for the Sunday Times has confirmed the picture that is becoming clear from other recent opinion polling, Anas Sarwar and the Labour party in Scotland are in deep, deep trouble and unless there is some miracle between now…

The nastification of British politics

This week, yet another UK- wide opinion poll put Nigel Farage’s hard right anti-immigrant fan club Reform UK ltd. in poll position in Westminster voting intention. The poll, by YouGov, gave the Faragistes 26%, Labour 25% and the Tories 21%. This was shortly followed by another poll, this time carried out…

Welcome to Trump’s Greater Israel

Trump’s insane proposals risks an all-out war in the Middle East. Middle Eastern Eye reports: BREAKING: Donald Trump “we are not gonna buy Gaza, we are just gonna take it” Welcome to Trump’s Greater Israel: pic.twitter.com/kt6NKU6xZX — Double Down News (@DoubleDownNews) February 11, 2025 Source

What’s Wrong with Rangers?

Rangers are a travesty, but also a tragedy. Rangers fans have been calling for Phillipe Clement’s head after the team crashed out of the Scottish Cup to Queen’s Park  – the worst Scottish Cup exit in the club’s history. This was Rangers first ever defeat at home to lower league opposition in the Scottish Cup. […] Source