Mick Brooks
@mick666.bsky.social
Anything but Mike. Poole-based, retired from the NHS, with birdy, movie, music and politics interests 🏳️🌈🇵🇸 🏳️⚧️. Ex-Labour now Green. Ex-union rep (Unite). PhD in neutron physics.
Full bird list on eBird.com
Films: https://boxd.it/mBT
Full bird list on eBird.com
Films: https://boxd.it/mBT
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I am a little tired of being yelled at for this but apparently not tired about: heroin addiction is not RFK’s problem. He’s a sociopath. Most addicts aren’t. Honestly, walk into an NA meeting, grab the first person with a few years to be head of HHS and they’d probably do a better job than Bobby.
This is what happens when you put a privileged, 14 year heroin addict in charge of health. Duh
November 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I am a little tired of being yelled at for this but apparently not tired about: heroin addiction is not RFK’s problem. He’s a sociopath. Most addicts aren’t. Honestly, walk into an NA meeting, grab the first person with a few years to be head of HHS and they’d probably do a better job than Bobby.
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The HPV vaccine has been a public health triumph. Very depressing to see this potentially unravel while we're on the verge of essentially eradicating cervical cancer.
As the article says, the problem is as much about the service as it is about parental attitudes.
As the article says, the problem is as much about the service as it is about parental attitudes.
This is terrible
Vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer have plummeted in Britain
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
Vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer have plummeted in Britain
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
Vaccinations to prevent cervical cancer have plummeted in Britain
Blame declining confidence, a lack of convenience and rising complacency
www.economist.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The HPV vaccine has been a public health triumph. Very depressing to see this potentially unravel while we're on the verge of essentially eradicating cervical cancer.
As the article says, the problem is as much about the service as it is about parental attitudes.
As the article says, the problem is as much about the service as it is about parental attitudes.
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Not only did Brexit not provide any extra money for the NHS - as liar-in-chief Boris Johnson promised - but Brexit is impoverishing the UK each year by an amount of money not far off the annual NHS budget.
Thanks Farage.
Thanks Farage.
November 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Not only did Brexit not provide any extra money for the NHS - as liar-in-chief Boris Johnson promised - but Brexit is impoverishing the UK each year by an amount of money not far off the annual NHS budget.
Thanks Farage.
Thanks Farage.
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"Tweaks to taxation and spending aren’t going to un-break Britain.
A tax on multi-million-pound properties, while welcome, is not going to erode the extraordinary wealth of those at the top of our society – nor their grip over our democracy."
open.substack.com/pub/gracebla...
A tax on multi-million-pound properties, while welcome, is not going to erode the extraordinary wealth of those at the top of our society – nor their grip over our democracy."
open.substack.com/pub/gracebla...
Rachel Reeves is living on another planet
A country in crisis and a government in denial.
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"Tweaks to taxation and spending aren’t going to un-break Britain.
A tax on multi-million-pound properties, while welcome, is not going to erode the extraordinary wealth of those at the top of our society – nor their grip over our democracy."
open.substack.com/pub/gracebla...
A tax on multi-million-pound properties, while welcome, is not going to erode the extraordinary wealth of those at the top of our society – nor their grip over our democracy."
open.substack.com/pub/gracebla...
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I think he is having a Troke.
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I think he is having a Troke.
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A few more images now on my blog here :
Jwallfeatherfurphoto.blogspot.com
Jwallfeatherfurphoto.blogspot.com
John Wall Feather and Fur Photography
Jwallfeatherfurphoto.blogspot.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
A few more images now on my blog here :
Jwallfeatherfurphoto.blogspot.com
Jwallfeatherfurphoto.blogspot.com
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There are recordings of Donald calling Georgia officials asking them to fabricate 11,870 votes so that he could steal the 2020 election. And when that didn’t work, his goons seized election equipment and tried to sabotage the results. Now no one is being held accountable for these heinous actions.
November 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
There are recordings of Donald calling Georgia officials asking them to fabricate 11,870 votes so that he could steal the 2020 election. And when that didn’t work, his goons seized election equipment and tried to sabotage the results. Now no one is being held accountable for these heinous actions.
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Why are they like this? (Yes, I do know why.)
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Why are they like this? (Yes, I do know why.)
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And it only cost Americans a quarter billion in taxpayer money
this extremely fashy Trump cult of personality ad featuring Kristi Noem ran this morning on Fox & Friends
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
And it only cost Americans a quarter billion in taxpayer money
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Tax wealth!
#votegreen
#votegreen
The 50 wealthiest families own more wealth than the bottom 50% of the population.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Tax wealth!
#votegreen
#votegreen
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Republicans Privately Pushing Anti-Trans Funding Ban For ACA Subsidy Deal After Shutdown Compromise
www.erininthemorning...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.erininthemorning...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Republicans Privately Pushing Anti-Trans Funding Ban For ACA Subsidy Deal After Shutdown Compromise
The proposal, which was first detailed in the Wall Street Journal, could harm transgender people even in blue states if it becomes part of the negotiated deal.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Republicans Privately Pushing Anti-Trans Funding Ban For ACA Subsidy Deal After Shutdown Compromise
www.erininthemorning...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.erininthemorning...
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
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How Parrots Make Friends
#SciComm🧪 by @grrlscientist.bsky.social
#parrots🦜 #ornithology🪶 #birds🦉 #SocialNetworks #BehavioralEcology #friends www.forbes.com/sites/grrlsc...
#SciComm🧪 by @grrlscientist.bsky.social
#parrots🦜 #ornithology🪶 #birds🦉 #SocialNetworks #BehavioralEcology #friends www.forbes.com/sites/grrlsc...
November 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
How Parrots Make Friends
#SciComm🧪 by @grrlscientist.bsky.social
#parrots🦜 #ornithology🪶 #birds🦉 #SocialNetworks #BehavioralEcology #friends www.forbes.com/sites/grrlsc...
#SciComm🧪 by @grrlscientist.bsky.social
#parrots🦜 #ornithology🪶 #birds🦉 #SocialNetworks #BehavioralEcology #friends www.forbes.com/sites/grrlsc...
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I don't have much reason to visit Saint Paul's (let alone Easton) yet when I am in the area I get absolutely zero hassle off black people and Muslims who live or work in the area. Tune into the Guardian et al and you'd think trans women and trans girls were public enemy number one.
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I don't have much reason to visit Saint Paul's (let alone Easton) yet when I am in the area I get absolutely zero hassle off black people and Muslims who live or work in the area. Tune into the Guardian et al and you'd think trans women and trans girls were public enemy number one.
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On the edge of the Atlantic #birdoftheday #birds
November 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
On the edge of the Atlantic #birdoftheday #birds
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aaaaaand the cat is out of the bag
Rep. Salazar on Venezuela: "We're about to go in ... we need to go in ... Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day"
November 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
aaaaaand the cat is out of the bag
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Matt: we need measures to improve fertility - it's one of our biggest problems!
Also Matt: No not like that. I meant white people only.
Also Matt: No not like that. I meant white people only.
Reflections on the budget from the head of Students4Reform
November 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Matt: we need measures to improve fertility - it's one of our biggest problems!
Also Matt: No not like that. I meant white people only.
Also Matt: No not like that. I meant white people only.
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1.5 million pairs of wader return to #Iceland each spring.
Where do they nest and how vulnerable are they to habitat changes, many of which are linked to 'development' proposals?
wadertales.wordpress.com/2025/08/27/i...
#ConservationScience🌍
Where do they nest and how vulnerable are they to habitat changes, many of which are linked to 'development' proposals?
wadertales.wordpress.com/2025/08/27/i...
#ConservationScience🌍
November 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
1.5 million pairs of wader return to #Iceland each spring.
Where do they nest and how vulnerable are they to habitat changes, many of which are linked to 'development' proposals?
wadertales.wordpress.com/2025/08/27/i...
#ConservationScience🌍
Where do they nest and how vulnerable are they to habitat changes, many of which are linked to 'development' proposals?
wadertales.wordpress.com/2025/08/27/i...
#ConservationScience🌍
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The recent sharp rise in Black women's unemployment is striking, even as it has largely escaped notice.
November 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The recent sharp rise in Black women's unemployment is striking, even as it has largely escaped notice.
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LAST DAY TO EARLY VOTE!!!!!
Woke up with the energy of 1,000 Dolly Partons 💅🏼✨ A new poll has us just 2 points behind. It’s the LAST day to early vote! COLLEGE KIDS COMING HOME: hug your fam, kiss the dog, then find your polling place at iwillvote.com?utm_so.... Let’s flip TN-07!
Woke up with the energy of 1,000 Dolly Partons 💅🏼✨ A new poll has us just 2 points behind. It’s the LAST day to early vote! COLLEGE KIDS COMING HOME: hug your fam, kiss the dog, then find your polling place at iwillvote.com?utm_so.... Let’s flip TN-07!
November 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
LAST DAY TO EARLY VOTE!!!!!
Woke up with the energy of 1,000 Dolly Partons 💅🏼✨ A new poll has us just 2 points behind. It’s the LAST day to early vote! COLLEGE KIDS COMING HOME: hug your fam, kiss the dog, then find your polling place at iwillvote.com?utm_so.... Let’s flip TN-07!
Woke up with the energy of 1,000 Dolly Partons 💅🏼✨ A new poll has us just 2 points behind. It’s the LAST day to early vote! COLLEGE KIDS COMING HOME: hug your fam, kiss the dog, then find your polling place at iwillvote.com?utm_so.... Let’s flip TN-07!
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Our comment on the Budget, in the Guardian.
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Our comment on the Budget, in the Guardian.
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There were zero plans to invest in our natural capital - despite the fact it would add billions to our economy, create jobs & benefit the whole of society in countless ways.
Ignoring nature is short-sighted.
You cannot build a stable future on a collapsing natural foundation.
Ignoring nature is short-sighted.
You cannot build a stable future on a collapsing natural foundation.
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
There were zero plans to invest in our natural capital - despite the fact it would add billions to our economy, create jobs & benefit the whole of society in countless ways.
Ignoring nature is short-sighted.
You cannot build a stable future on a collapsing natural foundation.
Ignoring nature is short-sighted.
You cannot build a stable future on a collapsing natural foundation.
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The first full ten-year assessment of Brexit’s impact has arrived. The verdict is stark: no benefits, huge costs, and a self-inflicted economic slowdown.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The first full ten-year assessment of Brexit’s impact has arrived. The verdict is stark: no benefits, huge costs, and a self-inflicted economic slowdown.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...