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Untribal Politics
Apr 26, 20241 min read
Gaza Solidarity Scotland
Innes is outside Holyrood speaking to the Gaza Solidarity Scotland.
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Innes Burns
Apr 26, 20242 min read
What's gawn on?
When Humza Yousaf became First Minister of Scotland not 12 months ago, he inherited a power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens...
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Joe McCauley
Apr 17, 20246 min read
The Mid-Dumbartonshire Problem
Let's talk about Mid-Dunbartonshire politics. Polls suggest a potential Lib Dem gain (except for one), but I have my doubts. Why? Not...
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Joe McCauley
Apr 8, 20245 min read
Pro-UK, pro-Bill.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community and an advocate for the unity of the United Kingdom, I find myself in a bit of a twist, supporting...
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Innes Burns
Mar 24, 20244 min read
Think bigger than 'Tory-free'
Untribal had the pleasure of being invited along to Holyrood Sources Live the other night. Wasn’t the best podcast on Scottish politics...
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Niamh Stolvoort
Mar 24, 20243 min read
So quiet you never knew.
So quiet you never knew: The non-violent Palestinian movement The conflict going on in Palestine at the moment is at the forefront of...
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Innes Burns
Mar 21, 20246 min read
The Hate Monster
For those that are mildly freaking out that a red, fuzzy, fictional character called the ‘Hate Monster’ is a hot topic in Scottish...
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Innes Burns
Feb 22, 20248 min read
Shots fired in Ceasefire debate chaos.
Our representatives let the public down yesterday. For several reasons. It’s difficult to know where to begin – but it probably starts in...
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Innes Burns
Feb 12, 20246 min read
He couldn't... could he?
If at this point you want the Conservatives to win the next General Election after the absolute circus of the last 5 years then your...
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Innes Burns
Jan 31, 20244 min read
Nicola Sturgeon's Covid Inquiry & Political Commentary
I woke up this morning with some life admin planned out for the day. Maybe hit the gym or relax on my day off. I then seen this headline...
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Innes Burns
Jan 26, 20242 min read
Toxic culture in Scottish councils?
You’ll have noticed some noise around Councillors speaking up with Untribal in recent days. It comes after Edinburgh Council announced...
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Untribal
Jan 24, 20244 min read
How to be an active bystander.
This article is brought to you by 'Graham Goulden. Cultivating Minds.' Over past weeks and indeed years many stories have hit our...
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Untribal
Jan 24, 20245 min read
Why people don't act.
This article is provided by 'Graham Goulden. Cultivating Minds UK.' The inaction of bystanders is often the subject of media stories. ...
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Neil Alexander
Dec 7, 20232 min read
Tick tock Tories.
If our ancestors who fought and died in past wars knew how the government of our country is treating those fleeing conflict and...
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Innes Burns
Dec 4, 20235 min read
Linking conflict in the Middle East & 16 Days challenging violence against women.
The situation in the Middle East is nothing short of a tragedy. With the amount of civilians dying and communities being destroyed, I...
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Innes Burns
Nov 22, 20237 min read
The Chancellor? Mare like 'the chancer'
On Sunday I attended the Scotland match against Norway. Had the occasion not felt so important to me, circled in the calendar since...
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Innes Burns
Nov 19, 20236 min read
The 'War on Woke': the most woke thing in politics right now.
It’s genuinely hilarious seeing Conservative politicians throw this word around, not realising they’re the most woke people in politics...
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Untribal
Nov 1, 20232 min read
We stand with Delferrière
@InnesBurns on X: "What’s happened to Allan Delferrière at Hibs gives us a chance to talk about the importance of active bystanders. What...
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Innes Burns
Oct 30, 20236 min read
War in Gaza.
There are no words for this conflict. Every day there’s new footage of ruined buildings and dying people circulating around social media....
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Untribal
Oct 16, 20231 min read
Talks with Hibs & Hearts underway.
Untribal host Innes Burns has launched a campaign to make Edinburgh football industry-leaders in combatting gender-based violence in...
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