Mrs Bilbo Baggins
@wax2.bsky.social
Mum and GP amongst other things.Remainer (Rejoiner now) because nothing else makes sense. 🇪🇺💙🇺🇦🇵🇸.
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I have to say, the Starmer is shifting on Europe takes following this speech earlier in the week are wildly off mark.
In fact, there's a lot in there that directly prevents any structural change with the EU (eg customs deals with the US).
It's worth reading closely.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
In fact, there's a lot in there that directly prevents any structural change with the EU (eg customs deals with the US).
It's worth reading closely.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
PM speech at Lady Mayor's Banquet: 1 December 2025
Prime Minister Keir Starmer made a speech on foreign policy at the Lady Mayor's Banquet at the Guildhall, London.
www.gov.uk
December 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I have to say, the Starmer is shifting on Europe takes following this speech earlier in the week are wildly off mark.
In fact, there's a lot in there that directly prevents any structural change with the EU (eg customs deals with the US).
It's worth reading closely.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
In fact, there's a lot in there that directly prevents any structural change with the EU (eg customs deals with the US).
It's worth reading closely.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
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It's decided.
Europe is closing the tap on Russian fossil fuels once and for all.
Energy independence starts now.
→ link.europa.eu/tykVJf
Europe is closing the tap on Russian fossil fuels once and for all.
Energy independence starts now.
→ link.europa.eu/tykVJf
December 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM
It's decided.
Europe is closing the tap on Russian fossil fuels once and for all.
Energy independence starts now.
→ link.europa.eu/tykVJf
Europe is closing the tap on Russian fossil fuels once and for all.
Energy independence starts now.
→ link.europa.eu/tykVJf
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This is how Chris Mason, like a child filled with wonder, described "the choreography and theatre that surrounds a Budget" in Feb 2024, when a male Tory Chancellor was in post.
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
December 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This is how Chris Mason, like a child filled with wonder, described "the choreography and theatre that surrounds a Budget" in Feb 2024, when a male Tory Chancellor was in post.
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
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Wes Streeting letter 27th Nov to GPs
Wes Streeting has accused the BMA of being “impossible” & issuing “misleading” information in an escalation of tensions
Also ‘laggards’ ‘refuseniks’ & ‘stuck in 20th century’
- Sign the Petition! c.org/ppBPJjrMQC via @UKChange
Wes Streeting has accused the BMA of being “impossible” & issuing “misleading” information in an escalation of tensions
Also ‘laggards’ ‘refuseniks’ & ‘stuck in 20th century’
- Sign the Petition! c.org/ppBPJjrMQC via @UKChange
Sign the Petition
Response to Wes Streeting
c.org
December 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Wes Streeting letter 27th Nov to GPs
Wes Streeting has accused the BMA of being “impossible” & issuing “misleading” information in an escalation of tensions
Also ‘laggards’ ‘refuseniks’ & ‘stuck in 20th century’
- Sign the Petition! c.org/ppBPJjrMQC via @UKChange
Wes Streeting has accused the BMA of being “impossible” & issuing “misleading” information in an escalation of tensions
Also ‘laggards’ ‘refuseniks’ & ‘stuck in 20th century’
- Sign the Petition! c.org/ppBPJjrMQC via @UKChange
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I’ll never forget the horror of the Covid wards | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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It was an absolute pleasure to be a guest on @assocanaes.bsky.social's podcast to discuss the power of storytelling with anaesthetist Joe Pick.
We talked about the essential humanity of healthcare & the need to ensure that humanity isn't stripped away by tech & spreadsheets 💙
Links below 👇
We talked about the essential humanity of healthcare & the need to ensure that humanity isn't stripped away by tech & spreadsheets 💙
Links below 👇
In our latest podcast episode, we are joined by best-selling author and palliative care doctor, Dr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke
She discusses the importance of storytelling in medicine and how you can make it part of your day-to-day practice
🎧 buff.ly/7lcDzmb
🍏 buff.ly/E5b7QfG
She discusses the importance of storytelling in medicine and how you can make it part of your day-to-day practice
🎧 buff.ly/7lcDzmb
🍏 buff.ly/E5b7QfG
November 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
It was an absolute pleasure to be a guest on @assocanaes.bsky.social's podcast to discuss the power of storytelling with anaesthetist Joe Pick.
We talked about the essential humanity of healthcare & the need to ensure that humanity isn't stripped away by tech & spreadsheets 💙
Links below 👇
We talked about the essential humanity of healthcare & the need to ensure that humanity isn't stripped away by tech & spreadsheets 💙
Links below 👇
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What’s the point of Keir Starmer employing an economics advisor if he ignores her on the biggest economic issue of the day?
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
What’s the point of Keir Starmer employing an economics advisor if he ignores her on the biggest economic issue of the day?
I know I am late to the party, but really enjoying this book by @drrachelclarke.com. I will definitely be sharing it with the medical students I help teach.
337. Dear Life by Rachel Clarke
Heartbreaking and hard-hitting stories of palliative care
Heartbreaking and hard-hitting stories of palliative care
December 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I know I am late to the party, but really enjoying this book by @drrachelclarke.com. I will definitely be sharing it with the medical students I help teach.
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Nigel Farage made 90 times more Cameo videos than speeches in Parliament, records show
Nigel Farage made 90 times more Cameo videos than speeches in Parliament, records show | LBC
The Reform UK leader has filmed close to 2,000 fan videos in the last 12 months, which he sold on the US-based Cameo platform
www.lbc.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Nigel Farage made 90 times more Cameo videos than speeches in Parliament, records show
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Wanted: a prime minister who can stand up to the far right bylines.scot/politics/wan...
Wanted: a prime minister who can stand up to the far right
Whatever his other attributes, Keir Starmer is not the right man to take the fight to Nigel Farage's far right
bylines.scot
November 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Wanted: a prime minister who can stand up to the far right bylines.scot/politics/wan...
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We need a "rapid & deep" improvement to UK/EU trade links. Rejoining the EU would do it!
www.bestforbritain.org/the_brexit_b...
www.bestforbritain.org/the_brexit_b...
The Brexit Budget: Pull the EU lever now or risk failing on growth mission
Campaigners have called on the government to deliver a "rapid and deep" improvement to the UK's trade links with the EU after the Chancellor cited Brexit as a key factor impacting the decisions made i...
www.bestforbritain.org
November 27, 2025 at 7:09 AM
We need a "rapid & deep" improvement to UK/EU trade links. Rejoining the EU would do it!
www.bestforbritain.org/the_brexit_b...
www.bestforbritain.org/the_brexit_b...
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Looks like Michelle Mone is going to have to sell that yacht
(from Feb 23)
(from Feb 23)
October 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Looks like Michelle Mone is going to have to sell that yacht
(from Feb 23)
(from Feb 23)
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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Rule of law hearing in CJEU today - Polish judges' associations challenging the EU General Court ruling that they lacked standing to sue in respect of disputed EU funding for Poland linked to judicial independence issues
#Medel represented by Monika Frackowiak and Filipe Marques #EAJ_AEM_ERV #AEAJ2000 @j4j.bsky.social were heard by
@eucourtofjustice.bsky.social Grand Chamber (case C-555/24 P). The associations launched the lawsuit to contribute to upholding judicial independence and stand by the suspended🇵🇱judges
@eucourtofjustice.bsky.social Grand Chamber (case C-555/24 P). The associations launched the lawsuit to contribute to upholding judicial independence and stand by the suspended🇵🇱judges
December 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Rule of law hearing in CJEU today - Polish judges' associations challenging the EU General Court ruling that they lacked standing to sue in respect of disputed EU funding for Poland linked to judicial independence issues
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🔴Andrew Is Entitled to £500,000 Compensation for Losing Royal Lodge, Say Crown Estate
The disgraced former Prince is unlikely to receive any payment due to the deterioration of the property, @davidhencke.bsky.social reports
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/02/a...
The disgraced former Prince is unlikely to receive any payment due to the deterioration of the property, @davidhencke.bsky.social reports
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/02/a...
Andrew Is Entitled to £500,000 Compensation for Losing Royal Lodge, Say Crown Estate
The disgraced former Prince is unlikely to receive any payment due to the deterioration of the property, say officials
bylinetimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
🔴Andrew Is Entitled to £500,000 Compensation for Losing Royal Lodge, Say Crown Estate
The disgraced former Prince is unlikely to receive any payment due to the deterioration of the property, @davidhencke.bsky.social reports
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/02/a...
The disgraced former Prince is unlikely to receive any payment due to the deterioration of the property, @davidhencke.bsky.social reports
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/02/a...
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The Senate agreed.
The House agreed.
The President signed it.
And now?
SILENCE.
The House agreed.
The President signed it.
And now?
SILENCE.
December 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The Senate agreed.
The House agreed.
The President signed it.
And now?
SILENCE.
The House agreed.
The President signed it.
And now?
SILENCE.
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Just published (free access) in European Journal of Sociology: "The Return of War in Europe: Contemporary Sociology and Organised Violence":
www.cambridge.org/core/service...
www.cambridge.org/core/service...
www.cambridge.org
December 1, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Just published (free access) in European Journal of Sociology: "The Return of War in Europe: Contemporary Sociology and Organised Violence":
www.cambridge.org/core/service...
www.cambridge.org/core/service...
This would make a great Christmas pressie. Really enjoyed this book. Loving the new cover.
As the head of international publishing powerhouse Tobasmuss Ink, I am delighted to unveil the latest edition of our first release, 'How Soon is Now?', in a glorious new cover that's almost as pretty as I am. In fact, it's delicious.
Buy your copy today!
www.amazon.co.uk/How-Soon-Now...
#BookSky
Buy your copy today!
www.amazon.co.uk/How-Soon-Now...
#BookSky
December 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
This would make a great Christmas pressie. Really enjoyed this book. Loving the new cover.
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Robert Jenrick addressed parliament sounding like a man who feared Magna Carta had died in vain.
thecritic.co.uk/how-...
thecritic.co.uk/how-...
December 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Robert Jenrick addressed parliament sounding like a man who feared Magna Carta had died in vain.
thecritic.co.uk/how-...
thecritic.co.uk/how-...
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Oh dear Chris. And BBC.
Think we’ll all go with the OBR official, rather than you and your unprofessional biased nonsense.
Feel free to issue an apology and have a bit of a think. Maybe about the years of barely scrutinised *Tory* policies that got us into this mess.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Think we’ll all go with the OBR official, rather than you and your unprofessional biased nonsense.
Feel free to issue an apology and have a bit of a think. Maybe about the years of barely scrutinised *Tory* policies that got us into this mess.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
December 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Oh dear Chris. And BBC.
Think we’ll all go with the OBR official, rather than you and your unprofessional biased nonsense.
Feel free to issue an apology and have a bit of a think. Maybe about the years of barely scrutinised *Tory* policies that got us into this mess.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Think we’ll all go with the OBR official, rather than you and your unprofessional biased nonsense.
Feel free to issue an apology and have a bit of a think. Maybe about the years of barely scrutinised *Tory* policies that got us into this mess.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Utter short sightedness not vaccinating front line staff.
For the cost of a Covid vaccine, I was off work for a week - a whole week of GP appts lost!
For the cost of a Covid vaccine, I was off work for a week - a whole week of GP appts lost!
November 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Utter short sightedness not vaccinating front line staff.
For the cost of a Covid vaccine, I was off work for a week - a whole week of GP appts lost!
For the cost of a Covid vaccine, I was off work for a week - a whole week of GP appts lost!
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We all want better GP access & provision. Patients, GPs & Government
‘Your GP, here for you’ discussion document & campaign could be part of the answer to get a better patient focused GP contract
Read it here
dauk.org/our-call-for...
Why not join with a video ‘My GP, here for me’
‘Your GP, here for you’ discussion document & campaign could be part of the answer to get a better patient focused GP contract
Read it here
dauk.org/our-call-for...
Why not join with a video ‘My GP, here for me’
December 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
We all want better GP access & provision. Patients, GPs & Government
‘Your GP, here for you’ discussion document & campaign could be part of the answer to get a better patient focused GP contract
Read it here
dauk.org/our-call-for...
Why not join with a video ‘My GP, here for me’
‘Your GP, here for you’ discussion document & campaign could be part of the answer to get a better patient focused GP contract
Read it here
dauk.org/our-call-for...
Why not join with a video ‘My GP, here for me’
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Limiting training posts now will result in enormous shortages of consultants and GPs in a decade.
December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Limiting training posts now will result in enormous shortages of consultants and GPs in a decade.