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Rep. Dave Min @congressmin.bsky.social · 4d

It's been two weeks since Adelita Grijalva was elected and Mike Johnson has still refused to seat her, unlike in past cases where he swore in new members within 24 hours.

There cannot be one set of rules for Rs and another for Ds.

Also, release the damn Epstein files already.

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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · 3d

Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...

Save NHS dentistry now!

I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...

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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · 4d

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 5d

Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger: "The state of emergency is in AMERICA, not Chicago. It's birthed from this president and his admin's reign of terror."

( ht: @mikenellis.bsky.social )

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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · 9d

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Campaigners urge government to stop the collapse of learning disability nursing - Learning Disability Today

Health organisations and charities have written to Wes Streeting calling for the government to recommit to training targets promised in the NHS Workforce Plan for learning disability nursing and to la...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · Sep 9

The gaslighting on the signature is maybe their most embarrassing thing yet. Just an absolute disregard for the truth, or dignity. @reptimburchett

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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · Aug 31

One more month before the petition ends surely more than 3127 people want to save LD Nursing! Anyone can sign and only takes 20 seconds!! SIGN AND SHARE 🙏🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

Petition: Fund a full bursary and maintenance fund to train Learning Disability Nurses

At a time when the demand across health and social care is so high, numbers entering the LD nursing profession are too low. To halt this decline, support the profession with a full bursary and maintenance fund. Now is time for action.

petition.parliament.uk

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jen sometimes aph 🌻 @bunnibytz.bsky.social · Sep 2

KASIE HUNT: Over the summer you said, “There’s no vaccine that’s safe and effective”. Do you still believe that?

RFK JR: “I never said that.”

KASIE HUNT: “Play the clip.”

RFK JR (clip): “There’s no vaccine that is safe and effective.” (March 2024)

ht: @cwebbonline.com

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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · Aug 12

Save LD nursing sign and share share share our petition
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · Aug 13

Save LD Nursing sign and share our petition 🙏🙏🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · Aug 31

One more month before the petition ends surely more than 3127 people want to save LD Nursing! Anyone can sign and only takes 20 seconds!! SIGN AND SHARE 🙏🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

Petition: Fund a full bursary and maintenance fund to train Learning Disability Nurses

At a time when the demand across health and social care is so high, numbers entering the LD nursing profession are too low. To halt this decline, support the profession with a full bursary and maintenance fund. Now is time for action.

petition.parliament.uk

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Jessica Lister RNLD @jessicaldnurse.bsky.social · Aug 26

Let's celebrate the essential contribution that Learning Disability Nurses make and get voting for RNLDs who consistently deliver clinical excellence 🙌
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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · Aug 15

Support the future of LD Nursing as training is expected to end in 2028!!
Sign and share our petition 🙏🙏🙏

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · Aug 13

Save LD Nursing sign and share our petition 🙏🙏🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · Aug 12

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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · Aug 12

Save LD nursing sign and share share share our petition
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

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Jim Blair 🇪🇺🇺🇦⚒️🪩🕴🏼 @jimgblair.bsky.social · Aug 12

The future of learning disability nursing matters because people with learning disabilities and their families each have worth have health rights, should receive care justice and must be woven into society’s fabric to ensure their well being
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/topic/health...

Why we must secure the future of learning disability nurses - Learning Disability Today

This article outlines the unique contribution of learning disability nurses in addressing the health inequalities faced by people with a learning disability and their families.

www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk

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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · Aug 12

Save LD Nursing before it is too late! Specialist nurses with an irreplaceable person centred skill set !! 🙏🙏🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · Aug 12

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Paul Newton @pnewt.bsky.social · Aug 12

Save LD Nursing before it is too late! Specialist nurses with an irreplaceable person centred skill set !! 🙏🙏🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

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Steve Hardy @stevehardyldn.bsky.social · Aug 8

'The NHS Long Term Plan, published in 2019, includes a commitment to improving health outcomes for people with learning disabilities' - why was it scrapped with 5 years left & the new one doesn't mention people with ##LearningDisabilities at all - why???????????????

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Steve Hardy @stevehardyldn.bsky.social · Aug 8

Funding is available for small businesses looking to employ people with learning disabilities and autism.
#EppingForest

Inclusive employment grant scheme open for applications - Epping Forest District Council

Funding is available for small businesses looking to employ people with learning disabilities and autism.

www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · Aug 4

“This is Brexit Britain. We voted to take back control of our borders,” says Nigel Farage

Imagine his shock when he finds out Brexit is a primary factor in the sky rocketing number of small boat crossings

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