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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.bsky.social · 7h

Rather than investing in our recycling industry – which could create 5,000 jobs, as well as having an environmental benefit – the UK is dumping more and more plastic waste on other countries.

It’s shortsighted, it’s irresponsible, and it’s immoral.
https://bit.ly/437k75H

Britain missing out on potential £2bn recycling industry by exporting plastic waste

Exclusive: Government failure to close loophole allows 600,000 tonnes to be shipped elsewhere each year

www.theguardian.com

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Marina Purkiss @marina-purkiss.bsky.social · 1d

You don’t get to bankroll a genocide…

Embolden and cheer on the perpetrators

…and then call yourself a hero for pulling the plug.

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Dr Kate Cushing @drkatecushing.bsky.social · 19h

Better to have sufficient & appropriate tax 4 Public Services. Norway/Sweden etc -higher taxes, but better funded pensions/welfare help/healthcare.
Reform not the way to go! They don’t care for those fallen on hard times.They’re divisive w multiple mistruths playing to xenophobes/racists.
#BBCQT

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Dr Kate Cushing @drkatecushing.bsky.social · 20h

@zackpolanski.bsky.social

Dr Kate Cushing @drkatecushing.bsky.social · 20h

Emma on #BBCQT-hope she’s never ill/falls on hard times. She might realise receiving DWP help is v hard & certainly doesn’t make for ‘an easy life’.
Govt needs Public Health measures to stop people becoming ill & disabled from #COVID which impacts UK productivity.
Tax billionaires/multi millionaires

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Dr Kate Cushing @drkatecushing.bsky.social · 20h

I’m watching BBCQT- how can the Reform guy support Trump or the Telegraph person blame the more left parties that they have caused antisemitism. How ridiculous.
I think @zackpolanski.bsky.social is doing well, despite the loud mouth Reform man!

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Crawford Kilian @crof.bsky.social · 1d

What's wrong with the remaining 41% www.npr.org/sections/sho...

59% of Americans disapprove of RFK Jr.'s moves as health secretary, a new poll says

A new poll shows trust in federal health policies is plummeting, and what — or who — people believe increasingly depends on their politics.

www.npr.org

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 1d

Zack Polanksi will be on Question Time tonight.

Will actually be worth watching for once.

(Keep count of how many times Fiona Bruce interrupts him and how many times she interrupts all the other Right Wing Guests)

#bbcqt

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Dr Kate Cushing @drkatecushing.bsky.social · 1d

If I hadn’t given up my Labour Party membership this year- I would have given it up now- hearing that Wessley has been appointed by them. He has done such harm by his suggestion that ME is a psychological issue- which of course is not true.

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Scottish History Society @scothistorysociety.bsky.social · 2d

We've joined the blue sky! Just as the skies darken for winter too

Please let your followers know that the Scottish History Society has arrived!

Find out more about memberships, the society, and events at our website: scottishhistorysociety.com

The Scottish History Society

scottishhistorysociety.com

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Dr Kate Cushing @drkatecushing.bsky.social · 1d

If I hadn’t given up my Labour Party membership this year- I would have given it up now- hearing that Wessley has been appointed by them. He has done such harm by his suggestion that ME is a psychological issue- which of course is not true.

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Tom Kindlon @tomkindlon.bsky.social · 1d

(US)
"Medicaid Work Requirements Will Devastate People With Invisible Disabilities — ME/CFS & long COVID patients must qualify as 'medically frail'" (Oct 7, 2025) by Laurie Jones of @meactnet.bsky.social

www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...

3 min read

#MEcfs #LongCovid #chronicillness #Disabled

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Healthwatch @healthwatch.bsky.social · 1d

Big increase in price UK pays for drugs will take a significant chunk of cash from the NHS budget increase. All to keep Trump happy in case he decides to rip up the recently agreed UK/USA trade deal- and in vain hope of cuts to tariffs on UK steel exports to US?
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...

Britain weighs medicine price increase to avoid US tariff war

www.independent.co.uk

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Dr Kate Cushing @drkatecushing.bsky.social · 1d

True

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Dr Kate Cushing @drkatecushing.bsky.social · 1d

Sounds fun

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 2d

20,000 new members have joined the Green Party in the past month.

This is the Green surge.

Want to be part of it? Join the Green Party today ⤵

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Dr Kate Cushing @drkatecushing.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, so so crappy. x

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Alison Twycross RN PhD @alitwy.bsky.social · 2d

Great to see @bmj.com calling out the lack of COVID Surveillance in the UK along with limited vaccine eligibility - read a summary of the article on the @shh-uk.bsky.social
website: shh-uk.org/uk-covid-sur...

UK COVID Surveillance Gaps Raise Winter Fears

Experts warn rising COVID hospitalisations and limited testing leave the UK unprepared for winter infection waves.

shh-uk.org

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Patient Experience Library @patientlibrary.bsky.social · 2d

Patients often talk about medical care that has been excellent but communications and admin systems that have been poor. @hayleygullen.com tells her story of battling bureaucracy in the latest edition of our quarterly magazine. Get your copy here: pexlib.net?249293

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax

This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.

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Dr Kate Cushing @drkatecushing.bsky.social · 2d

This is not good

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Dr Kate Cushing @drkatecushing.bsky.social · 2d

Night night Jennifer x

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 3d

Nearly 3000 new members in the 24 hours since the Party Political Broadcast.

Extraordinary.

Hope is returning. 💚🚀

Join.greenparty.org.uk

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Patriotic Millionaires UK @patmillsuk.bsky.social · 3d

"Every time a wealth tax is mentioned, one of the arguments against it seems to be that the rich people will leave. Actually the factual evidence points to the contrary."

Our member Guillaume Rambourg speaks to TRT World about France's proposed wealth tax.

#ZucmanTax

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Alison Twycross RN PhD @alitwy.bsky.social · 3d

When the person giving the vaccine asked which illness meant I was eligible for a Covid vaccine I reeled off a list of some of my conditions.

Lots and lots of confusion about whether people were entitled to the Covid vaccine.

Bad messaging for a NON evidence based policy.

a sign that says " covid vaccine for all " is held up by several hands

ALT: a sign that says " covid vaccine for all " is held up by several hands

media.tenor.com

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