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Firewall of Strathae to be in place by end of year
The Strathae firewall is to be in place by the end of the year. The country is concerned at the rise of foreign Strathaen publications run by nationalists using other nations as a base to allow them to continue their doxing and incitement of harassment against minority religions. While harrassment of minority religions was down there is concern eliminating harassment and doxing of religious minorities will not be possible without control of the information that comes into the country.

The amount of anti-catholic content on foreign hosted sites has increased as nationalist "terrorists "and "extremists" have been leaving to publish from abroad instead and illegally hiring citizens in Strathae under pseudonyms. The government is looking at how to identify the illegal journalists to unmask their identities in order to further fight extremism. The country has asked for international assistance including intelligence on Strathaen nationalist extremists communications to help identify the criminals threatening the privacy and peace of minorities in Strathae. The government emphasised that harassment and incidents are down but they need help to stamp it out entirely. The opposition PoT have praised the fact that extremism has reduced and said it is doing all it can to fight Blairite extremism in its party , and has suspended record amounts of members but that it believed there was a way to keep combatting nationalist extremism while preserving freedom of speech and freedom of media. It also said in a statement "We are concerned criticism of catholicism in general on issues that it is entirely valid such as their stances on womens rights and LGBT rights is being caught up in the anti-hate crusade of the government and that it may not actually be improving the public image of Strathae but instead wrecking our reputation further. If elected we would seek to restore the balance somewhat and allow criticism of religions more where it is not to the point of hate while combatting extremism and harassment at private residences. We believe the government need to stop this direction which could lead the country to an effective dictatorship level of censorship of media."

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Strathae government seeks dialogue with Minority faiths
Today the Strathae government announced plans to have a joint council between all religions in Strathae to promote tolerance , dialogue and working together for the good of society. The Catholic Church, Orthodox Churches would each have a right to 2 people on the council with other churches combined electing two among their members. Muslims would have 2 councils for Shia and Sunni representing the majority of the muslims in the country while each Brezhighist denomination would have 2 members on the Council. Other significant religions over 10,000 members would have the right to 2 seats.

The government will meet with the council every month to discuss affairs and how its affecting religion with a section of the meeting set up so only minority religions can speak to raise any concerns that they may have. The council would also discuss co-operation. The government are also looking at opening up public squares to religious groups on special holidays so they can hold events at key times of year in public buildings or in public squares , until now they had to hire private venues or use their own venues. The events will still require the standard licenses for crowd control and public safety but nothing beyond that. This move is seen as an opening up of the country to minority religions expanding their rights and encouraging inter-faith cooperation in society. The country will also continue to enforce standards banning harrassment of congration members and religious group employees and senior leaders at home or their place of worship.

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50% Corporate tax rate announced on profits over 1 million Copars(€1.39 Million )
Strathaes government announced a corporate tax rate of 40% on Private businesses with profits over 1 million Copars(€1.39 Million ) in profits and triple business rates on private companies with over 3 Stores in Strathae. The move according to government is designed to encourage a move to a ore Co-operative economy and restrict the private sector further by giving co-operatives and clan co-operatives the edge. It is reported they wanted greater restrictions including bans on chains over 10 stores if they are not a co-operative ,SOE or clan co-operative. The taxes will not apply to Co-operatives, charity shop chains , SOE's or clan co-operatives. The CSP also wanted the tax to apply over 200,000 Copars or€ 279,000

The move has been described as "necessary to stem possible future inequality" as the private sector grew quickly over the last few years of the PoT rule. However PoT and business people have suggested the move will only damage the economy of Strathae and make people poorer with the Strathae Business Association saying "We believe this anti-private agenda is dangerous and could cause great issues , an increase in poverty and job issues in the country. Not every sector is well suited to co-operatives and this government is led by a far left agenda of envy against the successful".The tax could be waved if companies give 50% of shares to a workers association or share at least 60% of their profits with the workers. The move has divided people and clans with some clan leaders praising the measure for its "commitment to equality" while others are concerned about the effects on their local economies and investment.

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PoT gain most vacant Strathae First Seats
As 14 clans in Strathae went to the polls in their by-elections for their representives PoT won most of the seats. The result was seen as a setback for CSP that had hoped to start winning over PoT voters by reminding them of the Blairite record of the PoT. The PoT fought back with a moderate platform focusing on making gains so they can restore freedom of speech and media while preventing harassment. The party also called out the economic reforms saying the far left bend of the government is a threat to the nation and its economy. The leader said "Even Czechslavia acknowledges a private sector is needed. We need a more moderate course balancing co-operatives and private business not to punish successful entrepreneurs" . The PoT won 11 seats with CSP winning 2 and Althernative winning 1 seat. The polls nationally also shows a furter 11 clans would switch to PoT in an all out election. The result will mean the government will still stand but that was always the case, what should concern the government is the amount of clans turning to the CSP especially ahead of local elections coming up .

Party	Seats	Vacan Seats Won	New Seats
CSP	30	2	32
Alternative	26	1	27
PoT	34	11	45
DRP	1	0	1
Total:	91(note 14 vacant)	14	105

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Strathae Government collapses as CSP ditch Alternative
Strathaes government has collapsed as the CSP teamed up with the PoT to vote the government down in a vote of no confidence. The party has said it will not back the Alternative as has the PoT after a myriad of press restrictions and the proposed "Firewall of Strathae". The Alternative led government have seen a drop in the polls as controls on media and new proposed restrictions on social media have been increased or proposed to be increased. The CSP said "It is clear people are not behind the government and we need to decide a new direction. We will look to contest a new general election over the next month ". The election date for the election will be Thursday the 24th February 2022. The key issues according to analysts will be press and media freedom , restrictions on speech and protest as well as the economic direction of the government . PoT and CSP have both backed scaling back restrictions though not to the previous freedom of media standards . The main difference between CSP and PoT is over the economy and the direction of how the economy is run with PoT seeking new foreign investment by increasing oppurtunities to foreign investors and making new schemes to support growth of local SME'sin line with the previous trajectory while CSP wish to support restrictions on private enterprise and to move to a more socialist and co-operative based model seeking to restructure finance in the country in order to make sure co-operatives, third sector organisations and state owned enterprises always have the advantage.

Both would scale back media and press freedom restrictions including loosening capital requirements and licensing though they would keep the stiff penalties for doxing of personal adresses though work adresses would no longer recieve as much protection unless there is a safety reason as to why . The Alternative have said they would modernise the economy and move forward in protecting peoples privacy and safety and try to toughen up laws on social media possibly introducing a fine for individuals on social media that break the law beyond forcing post takedowns by fining people 2,000 Copars per violation and more if they are wealthy. The Alternative are proposing a middle path by encouraging private enterprise in many sectors but also in some key sectors developing 50-50 partnerships between SOE's and Cooperatives and foreign companies. Th election polling as of late shows CSP would get 45 Seats , The Alternative 6 ,PoT 53 and Democratic Reform Party 1 before major campaigning has started in earnest. Though at least 25 Clans are marginal between the CSP and PoT which means it is very possible for CSP or PoT to win the election. We will cover the election and campaign as it takes place.

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Cooperative movement supporters protest "Big Business"

Today members and supporters of the Strathae Cooprative Movement organisation closely linked to the CSP have started a protest campaign against big private businesses and foreign ones in particular in essential industries. They put all companies over 500,000 Euros in revenue that do not give a share of the business or wealth to workers on a boycott list and called for protests outside major international chain stores that exist. They have called for peaceful action and protests outside the stores doors.The campaign is coinciding with the CSP's bid to more tightly regulate and tax private enterprise in the country with the movement alledging such private enterprises are exploiting workers and "stealing" the productivity of workers labour.

The PoT have opposed the protesters saying " We believe they are targeting the wrong thing. Big business is not necessarily bad and small business is not inherently good. What we need is ethical businesses that pay a living wage. As long as they do that there shouldn't be special penalties such as a Revenue Tax as proposed by the far-left CSP. " The protests have started picking up with 10's of thousands involved though many shoppers have expressed annoyance over the protests and interruption to their shopping trips alledging harassment from the protesters. 2 parties the Alternative and PoT have called on police to act against those protesters harassing shoppers and employees using the full force of the law against them.

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CSP announce plan for 90% Exit Tax if elected
Today CSP have announced they plan to pass a wealth Exit Tax over 10,000 Copars annually if elected. The party proposed the tax after concerns were raised companies would leave with capital if they introduced the 10% revenue tax on private businesses. The party said " We acknowledge capital flight is a risk so we are updating our manifesto to propose a pernament 90% Exit Tax on any capital movements above 10,000 Copars to be introduced with a ban on crpytocurrency in Strathae if elected to prevent Cryptocurrency being used to skit such a law. We will bring business in Strathae in the hands of the workers if elected."

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PoT win 82 seats as CSP and Alternative face devastating losses

Tionól Clans Result:

Party	Votes	Vote %	Seats	Seat %	Vote Change	Seat Change
CSP	5,764,162	39.66%	21	20%	+1,590,295	-9
Alternative	1,179,626	8.12%	1	0.95%	-3,209,919	-25
PoT	7,455,962	51.13%	82	78.1%	+1,971,933	+34
DRP	132,379	0.91%	1	0.95%	-31,537	0
Total:	14,532,130	100%	105	100%	+320,771	0

PoT have won an astounding 82 seats in the Clan assembly following the election in which 60 seats changed hands in total. The PoT gained 34 Seats with Alternative losing 25 seats in total losing all existing seats and gaining only 1 seat from another party meaning all Alternative members of government lost their seats while the Clans Socialist party lost 9 seats despite rising in vote share. The PoT simply managed to gain more seats.

Analysts have viewed this as punishment for the CSP supporting the Alternative in parliament and voting for the current media censorship and privacy laws as well as laws that are alleged to be against freedom of speech as well as a vote against their socialist left wing programme and proposed war on the private sector. The vision that won it seems is one of loosening laws on media speech and reforming privacy laws and opening the country up to business.

The PoT said in their victory speech they would work as soon as possible to reform media laws to no longer require deposits and return all deposits and end the special registration requirements as well as the requirement to run all stories through the press authorities for authorisation to publish. The government are proposing to let companies publish but to be able to fine companies if they breach privacy and doxing laws. Privacy and doxing laws will no longer apply to workplaces if it is in the public interest though they risk a fine still if its not under PoT proposals. This will mainly apply only if such details are banned from being published as party of protection programme for witnesses or if harassment or violence is likely to result from the publication of such details. Notably protests will also be allowed outside workplaces and any public place though peoples privacy at home must be respected still under the manifesto proposals.

The other major area of reform will be in religion with all religions to be allowed to set all religious policy in religious areas. They will also be allowed to discriminate in marriage law and only allow heterosexual marriage or refuse to christen children of LGBT though doing so will remove tax exemption and charity status and see them regulated the same as companies for property tax purposes and any taxes other than corporation tax. They will however be required to follow all equality laws in areas of providing education , healthcare and adoption services if they don't they'd be required not to operate in those sectors. All charity must be provided on an equal basis too. The new proposed laws are said by experts to balance the needs of religious freedom against needs for equality in provision of services. The new government is likely to announce a full cabinet by Monday.

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Further detail of reforms as Cabinet announced
Today the cabinet was revealed as the government announced additional policy goals and the cabinet. The Cabinet is to be as follows:

Cabiinet:
High Chieftian: Moira Dubhshlin MacPheadair
Deputy Chieftian Blanid Béibhinn MacCarmaig
Defence Minister: Onóra Sive MacMharais
Home Minister: Saibh Ena Seòras
Countryside Affairs Minister: Dáire Teigue MacUalraig
Culture Minister: AIúile Líadain Ciar
Education Minister: Méabh Saraid Gearóid
Health and Care Minister: Órlaith Deirbhile Peine
Finance and Commerce Minister: Aoibhinn Sheila Blàrach
Economy Minister Moyra Odharnait Latharnach
Regions Development Minister: Seosamh Aonghus Kyran
Work and Welfare Minister: Caitríona Finnuala
Justice Minister: Caoimhín Séamas
Science and Technology Minister Róis Órlaith Gòrdan
Transport Minister: Ita Síve Anndrasdan
Treasury Minister: Conan Séamus Conan
Agriculture Minister Grania Ríona Leamhnach
Resources Minister: Nora Eavan MacLoganach
Foreign Affairs Minister: Naomh Eilís Erwing
Democracy Minister: Pádraigín Keeva Cèamp
Environment Minister: Mallaidh Máirín MacCùga
Tourism Minister: Méabh Caitria McGutraidh
Clan Affairs Minister: Moira Gráinne MacDòmhnullach
Non-Clan Affairs Minister: Orlagh Eithne MacArtair
Anti-extremism Minister Enya Báirbre MacBhàtair
Equality Minister Lomán Fearghus MacRoibeirt

The cabinet will have a record 5 men out of 26 cabinet members for a new progressive record for the country. The government also revealed laws regulating speech will be highly loosened with only hate speech prosecutable and only prosecutable with fines unless threats of violence are involved or it is part of a pattern of harassment overturning many laws on the books from the Blairite days . Further policies will cap spending as a percent of GDP at the current level with a potential cap on the UBI. The government will look at a series of tax rises focused on the rich in order to balance the budget and create a small surplus with the government saying "We will aim not to increase the tax burden on the poorest in society. We will aim all taxes at those earning more than the median wage possibly even increasing those further to fund tax cuts for the poorer in society."

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Further detail of reforms as Cabinet announced
Today the cabinet was revealed as the government announced additional policy goals and the cabinet. The Cabinet is to be as follows:

Cabiinet:
High Chieftian: Moira Dubhshlin MacPheadair
Deputy Chieftian Blanid Béibhinn MacCarmaig
Defence Minister: Onóra Sive MacMharais
Home Minister: Saibh Ena Seòras
Countryside Affairs Minister: Dáire Teigue MacUalraig
Culture Minister: AIúile Líadain Ciar
Education Minister: Méabh Saraid Gearóid
Health and Care Minister: Órlaith Deirbhile Peine
Finance and Commerce Minister: Aoibhinn Sheila Blàrach
Economy Minister Moyra Odharnait Latharnach
Regions Development Minister: Seosamh Aonghus Kyran
Work and Welfare Minister: Caitríona Finnuala
Justice Minister: Caoimhín Séamas
Science and Technology Minister Róis Órlaith Gòrdan
Transport Minister: Ita Síve Anndrasdan
Treasury Minister: Conan Séamus Conan
Agriculture Minister Grania Ríona Leamhnach
Resources Minister: Nora Eavan MacLoganach
Foreign Affairs Minister: Naomh Eilís Erwing
Democracy Minister: Pádraigín Keeva Cèamp
Environment Minister: Mallaidh Máirín MacCùga
Tourism Minister: Méabh Caitria McGutraidh
Clan Affairs Minister: Moira Gráinne MacDòmhnullach
Non-Clan Affairs Minister: Orlagh Eithne MacArtair
Anti-extremism Minister Enya Báirbre MacBhàtair
Equality Minister Lomán Fearghus MacRoibeirt

The cabinet will have a record 5 men out of 26 cabinet members for a new progressive record for the country. The government also revealed laws regulating speech will be highly loosened with only hate speech prosecutable and only prosecutable with fines unless threats of violence are involved or it is part of a pattern of harassment overturning many laws on the books from the Blairite days . Further policies will cap spending as a percent of GDP at the current level with a potential cap on the UBI. The government will look at a series of tax rises focused on the rich in order to balance the budget and create a small surplus with the government saying "We will aim not to increase the tax burden on the poorest in society. We will aim all taxes at those earning more than the median wage possibly even increasing those further to fund tax cuts for the poorer in society."

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We don't want no gobshites tops charts
A Strathaen song by artists Sophia and 3S has topped the charts in Strathae and been brought by Strathaens from around Europe. The Song We don't want no Gobshites features the Chorus "We don't want no Gobshites, We just want love, We don't want no Gobshite, We just want her end" . The song also says in one verse "Better a dead Gobshite than a free one". The song also shows strathaen breizhighists and catholics hugging and getting along as well as people of all faiths getting along including non-white people and a muslim. The song has spread around Strathaen communities especially Reformed Breizhighists and Breizonic Breizhighists who have shown the strongest hatred for Blair Gobnite McLucais.

The twitter hashtag "FuckGobshites" has also picked up steam. Any papers, individulas or organisations known to have supported Blair Gobnite McLucais have been targeted by protests and boycotts. The protest movement against the Blairites is growing stronger by the day as it has grown over the Alternative and CSP government previously. The High Chieftain and prominent PoT members even got in on the act by buying the single and posting "We don't want no Gobnite Gobshites" on their social media profiles with the #LoveForAllFuckGobshites in english twitter.Shirts and with the slogan "FUGobshites" and the face of Blair have sold in record numbers from some stores and online in Strathae as the nation deals with the lingering issue of its image from the time of Blair Gobnite McLucais premiership.

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Hug a Catholic month launched as some seek change in national anthem

Today the Strathaen Society of Love and Acceptance declared March to hug a Catholic month encouraging Strathaens to hug any Catholic they see. The post said "we may not agree on everything but Catholics are our brothers and sisters so hug a Catholic in hug a Catholic month. " They also encouraged all Strathaens and breizhigists overseas to do so.

The group also released a petition to change the national anthem to remove the lines about protestants and catholics replacing it with bigots nor hatemongers. The petition already had over 10,000 signatures. The petition said " the time for hate is over let's show what we really hate which isn't catholics and Christians but bigots ".

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We don't want no Gobshite protests rock Europe
We don't want no Gobshite protests have rocked Europe with communities of Strathaens arranging daily protests with a daily singing of the We don't want no Gobshite song. The protests also feature hug a Catholic squads who will stand by to hug catholics. The Protests arranged by the Strathaen anti-blair organisations are showing most Strathaens don't like Blair. A representative of the main group arranging the protests said "We want to show that Strathaens are not hateful and don't hate Catholics. Though we may disagree with the church our qualm is not with catholics. We also want to show there is no place for Blair Gobshite McLucais or her kind in our society and there is nothing but hatred for them by most Strathaens who welcome immigrants of all stripes to our wonderful country."

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Strathaen Association launch Sorry for Blair site and encourage mass leafleting of houses
The Strathaen association have launched a site stating all the reasons Strathae is "Sorry for Blair" including her actions against immigrants and anti-catholic stances instead promoting an inclusive Strathae on the site. The organisation is working with Friends of Strathae on the effort to improve Strathaes image post-blair.

The site also has a leaflet that associations have been printing and Strathaens have been printing with the flag , a link to the site and big "Sorry for the Gobshite" with a face of Blair on it with translated versions available. The leaflet also has a QR code for the "WE don't want no Gobshite" song. Throughout Europe all Strathaen communities have began the mass leafleting campaign volunteering hours and days each to leaflet whole neighbourhoods in a community effort. THe Head of the Strathaen Association globally said "I am proud of efforts around Europe by Strathaens to protest join in anti-blair protests for the month. join the Hug and Catholic and Hug a Christian campaigns and flood the neighbourhoods with leaflets apologising for Blair and showing Strathae is an accepting and tolerant nation to all including Catholics.There work is doing good and rehabilitating the national image of Strathae back to one of hospitality , kindness and love. We encourage further actions in he future to share that love and tolerance with the world." They are hoping to leaflet over 400 million adresses with the leaflet if possible throughout Europe.

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Strathae Apology deepens
Today the mass apology of Strathae deepened with cultural associations making available to Strathaens to buy "Strathae is sorry" tshirts and hoodies as well as caps. They will be available for delivery worldwide. The High Chieftain has pledged to go on a "Strathae is Sorry" tour of the EU starting with the Reitzmag summit. She was seen arriving at the Reitzmag summit wearing a Strathae is Sorry tshirt off the plane. She has said "I will seek meetings with many nations such as Spain, Duchies, Fremet , Czech Slavia, and Brickston among others and any nation wanting a visit to discuss a reset of relations. I will seek to get sanctions ended for Strathae by continuing our role back of Blairite and CSP policies on media freedom, religious freedom and freedom of speech among other areas. I will also seek to open up with new trade deals to liberalise trade with a more open approach while still protecting the cooperative and SME culture of the country.We will issue a state apology on every diplomatic visit to each country individually."The government also announced it would budget for a new billboard compaign around Europe for up to 6 months to put the message up for 6 months saying "Strathae is Sorry" with just the Strathaen flag with a link to a new Strathae is sorry website.

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Scuffles at Strathae is Sorry protests
Scuffles have been reported at Strathae is Sorry protests as some nationalist Pro-Blair Strathaens clashed with Anti-Blair Stathaens. In several countries counter protesters approached the protests with Free Blair caps and shirts saying "Catholics please die" tshirts. The nationalist counter protesters were booed and asked to leave by protest organisers, in Istkalen in Liberation Square and Gráinne Mhaol square in Strathae with police intervening in a Brawl. The Nationalists have launched a counter campaign of Strathae is Not Sorry and Free Blair protests with them alleging Blair is a political prisoner.The protest in Istkalen ended up with the crowd ripping off the Free Blair hat and the the shirt setting fire to the cap in protest of the message. A brawl broke out in Strathae between the two groups, thoguh police have said it was resolved quickly and most protests and counter protests have been peaceful. The police have allowed counter protests with seperation at the Gráinne Mhaol square in Sruighlea with the main squares in Dùngael ,Glaslog and Béildon hosting protests from both sides with the Anti-Blair protests attracting greater numbers.

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Scuffles at Strathae is Sorry protests
Scuffles have been reported at Strathae is Sorry protests as some nationalist Pro-Blair Strathaens clashed with Anti-Blair Stathaens. In several countries counter protesters approached the protests with Free Blair caps and shirts saying "Catholics please die" tshirts. The nationalist counter protesters were booed and asked to leave by protest organisers, in Istkalen in Liberation Square and Gráinne Mhaol square in Strathae with police intervening in a Brawl. The Nationalists have launched a counter campaign of Strathae is Not Sorry and Free Blair protests with them alleging Blair is a political prisoner.The protest in Istkalen ended up with the crowd ripping off the Free Blair hat and the the shirt setting fire to the cap in protest of the message. A brawl broke out in Strathae between the two groups, thoguh police have said it was resolved quickly and most protests and counter protests have been peaceful. The police have allowed counter protests with seperation at the Gráinne Mhaol square in Sruighlea with the main squares in Dùngael ,Glaslog and Béildon hosting protests from both sides with the Anti-Blair protests attracting greater numbers.

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Scuffles at Strathae is Sorry protests
Scuffles have been reported at Strathae is Sorry protests as some nationalist Pro-Blair Strathaens clashed with Anti-Blair Stathaens. In several countries counter protesters approached the protests with Free Blair caps and shirts saying "Catholics please die" tshirts. The nationalist counter protesters were booed and asked to leave by protest organisers, in Istkalen in Liberation Square and Gráinne Mhaol square in Strathae with police intervening in a Brawl. The Nationalists have launched a counter campaign of Strathae is Not Sorry and Free Blair protests with them alleging Blair is a political prisoner.The protest in Istkalen ended up with the crowd ripping off the Free Blair hat and the the shirt setting fire to the cap in protest of the message. A brawl broke out in Strathae between the two groups, thoguh police have said it was resolved quickly and most protests and counter protests have been peaceful. The police have allowed counter protests with seperation at the Gráinne Mhaol square in Sruighlea with the main squares in Dùngael ,Glaslog and Béildon hosting protests from both sides with the Anti-Blair protests attracting greater numbers.

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Strathae PoT government announce opening up of gas fields to selected partners
The government of Strathae have announced today they will be opening up the gas fields of Strathae for exploration and exploitation to selected gas companies and nations. The move is controversial though in a statement to justify the decision the government have said "We have been idealists on this for too long but the fact remains gas is cleaner than coal and oil if dealt with well. We will be opening up to offer more of an alternative to oil and coal but any gas infrastructure will be subject to the strictest environmental standards with sites having to be rehabilitated fully afterwards. " Reports are suggesting Czechslavia, Reitzmag and Brickston are among the countries who's companies are being considered.

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Blair Gobnet McLucais dies in suicide
Blair Gobnet McLucais has died in prison after a successful suicide attempt in the toilets. Her body was recovered and she left a note suggesting the "hate" from society was to blame. It was reported there was increased harassment of her in jail. When government was asked about the situation they said in a statement "Any death is a tragedy but lets not pretend she wasn't an awful evil woman who was poison to the nation and we must not forget the real victims are the Catholics she tried to persacute.She will likely not be missed by many"