Guru
@guru5.bsky.social
Retired GP. Woke and proud to be. Empathy for fellow humans. Passionate about the NHS #BLM
#FBPE #Rejoin🦋🦋🦋
#FBPE #Rejoin🦋🦋🦋
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I like the Sisyphus/prometheus analogy… but it’s so damned self-inflicted/self perpetuating. It’s clear a strong anti-Brexit consensus exists but very few leading politicians are joining the dots, providing leadership, especially wrt directly related tax increases
November 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I like the Sisyphus/prometheus analogy… but it’s so damned self-inflicted/self perpetuating. It’s clear a strong anti-Brexit consensus exists but very few leading politicians are joining the dots, providing leadership, especially wrt directly related tax increases
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🧵/ Today a damning parliamentary report on the state of palliative care services in England was published.
Services are patchy, underfunded & “ill-equipped” to address end-of-life needs.
Bereavement support is “frequently inaccessible.
The palliative care workforce is in a “critical” situation”.
Services are patchy, underfunded & “ill-equipped” to address end-of-life needs.
Bereavement support is “frequently inaccessible.
The palliative care workforce is in a “critical” situation”.
November 28, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🧵/ Today a damning parliamentary report on the state of palliative care services in England was published.
Services are patchy, underfunded & “ill-equipped” to address end-of-life needs.
Bereavement support is “frequently inaccessible.
The palliative care workforce is in a “critical” situation”.
Services are patchy, underfunded & “ill-equipped” to address end-of-life needs.
Bereavement support is “frequently inaccessible.
The palliative care workforce is in a “critical” situation”.
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A truly fantastic journalist, whose coverage of UK news, including of course Brexit, has been outstanding. I'm looking forward to her 'Dear Britain' book.
So, my dear German followers...some News "in eigener Sache"!
Und bitte nicht schreien, 😚....ich bleibe in London !
Und bitte nicht schreien, 😚....ich bleibe in London !
Annette Dittert war für die ARD als Korrespondentin in verschiedenen Ländern, über viele Jahre geprägt hat sie aber vor allem die Berichterstattung aus Großbritannien. Nun verabschiedet sie sich von der ARD, aber nicht aus London
November 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A truly fantastic journalist, whose coverage of UK news, including of course Brexit, has been outstanding. I'm looking forward to her 'Dear Britain' book.
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Brexit reminders. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog. Brexit may not be in the headlines, but many current news stories carry reminders of it, including the Hallett Inquiry report, the Gill scandal, the Budget & the latest net migration figures: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/brex...
November 28, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Brexit reminders. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog. Brexit may not be in the headlines, but many current news stories carry reminders of it, including the Hallett Inquiry report, the Gill scandal, the Budget & the latest net migration figures: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/brex...
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'Rachel Reeves has done more to help kids in poverty than 7 Tory Chancellors'
Kevin Maguire
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Kevin Maguire
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
'Rachel Reeves transformed herself from Scrooge to Mother Christmas'
'Budget deserves to be remembered as the moment the UK Labour Government found its moral purpose and consigned the callous, cruel and cynical Tory two-child benefit to the dustbin of British history'
www.mirror.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
'Rachel Reeves has done more to help kids in poverty than 7 Tory Chancellors'
Kevin Maguire
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Kevin Maguire
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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"We are freezing known Russian assets" says Rachel Reeves
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
November 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"We are freezing known Russian assets" says Rachel Reeves
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
"But let me be clear, I don't actually mean the member for Clacton"
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Carole Cadwalladr asks why the Labour gov are choosing not to
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
November 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Carole Cadwalladr asks why the Labour gov are choosing not to
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
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Brexit has cost each and every one of us £3,700 a year.
But instead of solving the problem, Labour are using Brexit as an excuse to raise your taxes.
My message ahead of the Budget: Stop blaming Brexit and start fixing it!
But instead of solving the problem, Labour are using Brexit as an excuse to raise your taxes.
My message ahead of the Budget: Stop blaming Brexit and start fixing it!
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Brexit has cost each and every one of us £3,700 a year.
But instead of solving the problem, Labour are using Brexit as an excuse to raise your taxes.
My message ahead of the Budget: Stop blaming Brexit and start fixing it!
But instead of solving the problem, Labour are using Brexit as an excuse to raise your taxes.
My message ahead of the Budget: Stop blaming Brexit and start fixing it!
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Another contemporary accused the Reform leader of being a “complete liar” in an interview on Tuesday afternoon. Andy Field, a GP who was two years below Farage at Dulwich, said he had directly witnessed racial abuse from the Reform leader.
www.thetimes.com/article/94cb...
www.thetimes.com/article/94cb...
Nigel Farage’s abuse was persistent, not banter, claims ex-schoolmate
Peter Ettedgui says he was targeted at Dulwich College. The Reform UK leader denies he racially abused anybody
www.thetimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Another contemporary accused the Reform leader of being a “complete liar” in an interview on Tuesday afternoon. Andy Field, a GP who was two years below Farage at Dulwich, said he had directly witnessed racial abuse from the Reform leader.
www.thetimes.com/article/94cb...
www.thetimes.com/article/94cb...
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‘The chill wind from the White House is already rippling through New Broadcasting House.’
@lewisgoodall.com reacts after the BBC edited out an anti-Trump line from a historian’s lecture.
@lewisgoodall.com reacts after the BBC edited out an anti-Trump line from a historian’s lecture.
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
‘The chill wind from the White House is already rippling through New Broadcasting House.’
@lewisgoodall.com reacts after the BBC edited out an anti-Trump line from a historian’s lecture.
@lewisgoodall.com reacts after the BBC edited out an anti-Trump line from a historian’s lecture.
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Given that the BBC endlessly gives platforms to lobbyists from the dark money junktanks without revealing their interests, shouldn't we be seeing such apologies every day?
Better still, how about not doing it? If they want to appear, we should know on whose behalf they are speaking.
Better still, how about not doing it? If they want to appear, we should know on whose behalf they are speaking.
Exclusive: The BBC has issued an apology after one of its presenters failed to challenge a climate-sceptic lobbyist who runs a group that has received funding from fossil-fuel interests
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
BBC Apologises for Failing to Challenge 'Dark Money' Climate-Denial Lobbyist
EXCLUSIVE: BBC faces fresh allegations of bias after corporation admits interview with ‘Net Zero Watch’ lobbying chief Andrew Montford 'fell below usual standards'
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Given that the BBC endlessly gives platforms to lobbyists from the dark money junktanks without revealing their interests, shouldn't we be seeing such apologies every day?
Better still, how about not doing it? If they want to appear, we should know on whose behalf they are speaking.
Better still, how about not doing it? If they want to appear, we should know on whose behalf they are speaking.
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
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Wednesday’s @guardian front page: Reeves vows to tackle cost of living crisis in decisive budget for Labour www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
November 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Wednesday’s @guardian front page: Reeves vows to tackle cost of living crisis in decisive budget for Labour www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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New: Three new ex-pupils come forward, on the record, to say Farage's racism as a teenager was targeted, persistent and nasty. Farage has denied targeting any individuals - but two of the men tell us they recall Farage abusing Peter Ettedgui.
w/ Dan Boffey, @drblacklock.bsky.social
w/ Dan Boffey, @drblacklock.bsky.social
Three more ex-pupils at school with Nigel Farage reject ‘banter’ claims
Exclusive: Dulwich college contemporaries ‘rubbish’ Reform UK leader’s suggestion alleged racist taunts not intended to hurt
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
New: Three new ex-pupils come forward, on the record, to say Farage's racism as a teenager was targeted, persistent and nasty. Farage has denied targeting any individuals - but two of the men tell us they recall Farage abusing Peter Ettedgui.
w/ Dan Boffey, @drblacklock.bsky.social
w/ Dan Boffey, @drblacklock.bsky.social
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✍️ "This whole grubby saga just shows how Russia-friendly Reform are, and that they should be nowhere near our national security."
Luke Pollard writes in the Daily Mirror 📰 👇
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Luke Pollard writes in the Daily Mirror 📰 👇
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Pressure mounts on Farage to launch probe into Russian influence on Reform
Labour defence minister Luke Pollard has challenged Nigel Farage to prove that Nathan Gill - who was jailed for accepting Russian bribes - was a one-off case
www.mirror.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
✍️ "This whole grubby saga just shows how Russia-friendly Reform are, and that they should be nowhere near our national security."
Luke Pollard writes in the Daily Mirror 📰 👇
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Luke Pollard writes in the Daily Mirror 📰 👇
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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11 new Labour announcements in just two days. From Neighbourhood Health Centres to reducing electricity costs for businesses to further sugar levies in drinks. A government set to improve the daily lives of people throughout our Country. 👏👏👏
November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
11 new Labour announcements in just two days. From Neighbourhood Health Centres to reducing electricity costs for businesses to further sugar levies in drinks. A government set to improve the daily lives of people throughout our Country. 👏👏👏
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“I would never, ever do it in a hurtful or insulting way,” Farage responded
How could racist slurs be done in a kind way????
How could hissing like a gas chamber not be construed as evil.
Farage is in trouble.
How could racist slurs be done in a kind way????
How could hissing like a gas chamber not be construed as evil.
Farage is in trouble.
November 25, 2025 at 8:10 AM
“I would never, ever do it in a hurtful or insulting way,” Farage responded
How could racist slurs be done in a kind way????
How could hissing like a gas chamber not be construed as evil.
Farage is in trouble.
How could racist slurs be done in a kind way????
How could hissing like a gas chamber not be construed as evil.
Farage is in trouble.
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Why the two-child limit has to go, in a chart.
November 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Why the two-child limit has to go, in a chart.
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Please sign this petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics.
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Please sign this petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics.
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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We are dealing with some threats to sue for defamation brought by Kate Clanchy against, it will surprise no one who has followed this unfortunate saga, a woman of colour.
I understand this isn't Ms Clanchy's first rodeo and if you've also received such a threat please do get in contact.
I understand this isn't Ms Clanchy's first rodeo and if you've also received such a threat please do get in contact.
November 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
We are dealing with some threats to sue for defamation brought by Kate Clanchy against, it will surprise no one who has followed this unfortunate saga, a woman of colour.
I understand this isn't Ms Clanchy's first rodeo and if you've also received such a threat please do get in contact.
I understand this isn't Ms Clanchy's first rodeo and if you've also received such a threat please do get in contact.
@philippullman.bsky.social
If you watch one interview today make sure it’s this.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
If you watch one interview today make sure it’s this.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The Interview - Celebrities: Philip Pullman: Beyond Fantasy
The author of 'His Dark Materials' talks to Katie Razzall about finishing Lyra's story, his fears about authoritarianism in the US and freedom of speech in the UK, as well as his legacy.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
@philippullman.bsky.social
If you watch one interview today make sure it’s this.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
If you watch one interview today make sure it’s this.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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See also this from @thenerve.news: www.thenerve.news/p/nathan-gil... 2/2
Reform UK and Russian bribes: a Nathan Gill timeline
As Reform’s former leader in Wales is sentenced to ten and a half years for taking bribes from a pro-Russian actor, here's a chronology of his actions and the wider context of Putin, Ukraine and Brexi...
www.thenerve.news
November 25, 2025 at 9:11 AM
See also this from @thenerve.news: www.thenerve.news/p/nathan-gil... 2/2
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Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
Our Economy Is in Danger. Here’s Why
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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If you read one thing today, make it The Bear’s withering dismantling of Reform UK’s “budget” with the precision of someone who understands numbers… unlike the people who wrote it. A a masterclass in calm annihilation that's ruthlessly savage. 🔥
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
The truth behind Reform UK’s reckless budget
£25bn of imagined savings, real-world cruelty and mathematics that should come with a trigger warning
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
If you read one thing today, make it The Bear’s withering dismantling of Reform UK’s “budget” with the precision of someone who understands numbers… unlike the people who wrote it. A a masterclass in calm annihilation that's ruthlessly savage. 🔥
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @bearlypolitics.co.uk