Chris
@apertureimage.bsky.social
Conservator of light particles and brief moments in time. 📷 💙😷💙 👨⚕️🦠👩⚕️💪👊 🇪🇺3.5%🇪🇺 #RejoinEU #TruthMatters
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A disease we eliminated is back, writes Liz Crosbie.
Measles is surging - and one in six children aren’t fully vaccinated.
Here’s why ⤵️
Measles is surging - and one in six children aren’t fully vaccinated.
Here’s why ⤵️
Tots, bots, measles and the surging distrust in vaccines
How does the decline in take-up of the measles vaccination tell a tale of our times?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
August 8, 2025 at 5:18 AM
A disease we eliminated is back, writes Liz Crosbie.
Measles is surging - and one in six children aren’t fully vaccinated.
Here’s why ⤵️
Measles is surging - and one in six children aren’t fully vaccinated.
Here’s why ⤵️
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The "Late Show" host turned the president's insults into a new promo.
Stephen Colbert Has Epic Response To Trump's Latest Attack On His Show
The "Late Show" host turned the president's insults into a new promo.
www.huffpost.com
August 8, 2025 at 5:25 AM
The "Late Show" host turned the president's insults into a new promo.
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O'Donnell swiftly dismissed critics who characterize her old show as "some radical leftist threat."
Rosie O'Donnell Spots 'Dangerous' Reason Behind Trump White House Attacking 'The View'
O'Donnell swiftly dismissed critics who characterize her old show as "some radical leftist threat."
www.huffpost.com
August 8, 2025 at 5:31 AM
O'Donnell swiftly dismissed critics who characterize her old show as "some radical leftist threat."
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Private equity devoured care homes, hospitals, GP surgeries, vets, High Street.
PE could buy into English universities to boost profits.
Nearly half of English universities face financial crisis - low fees, grants; curbs on foreign students
What future for commodified education?
archive.ph/6U7lR
PE could buy into English universities to boost profits.
Nearly half of English universities face financial crisis - low fees, grants; curbs on foreign students
What future for commodified education?
archive.ph/6U7lR
Investors keen on takeovers as universities turn to private funds
Co-branded campuses and partial mergers expected to become more common in face of higher borrowing costs
www.timeshighereducation.com
August 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Private equity devoured care homes, hospitals, GP surgeries, vets, High Street.
PE could buy into English universities to boost profits.
Nearly half of English universities face financial crisis - low fees, grants; curbs on foreign students
What future for commodified education?
archive.ph/6U7lR
PE could buy into English universities to boost profits.
Nearly half of English universities face financial crisis - low fees, grants; curbs on foreign students
What future for commodified education?
archive.ph/6U7lR
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Ham & bacon sold by UK supermarkets still contain cancer-causing chemicals 10 years after the WHO warned about the dangers of their use in processed meats.
Don't manufacturers, food standards age agency and supermarkets ever check what they are selling.
Too focused on putting profits before people
Don't manufacturers, food standards age agency and supermarkets ever check what they are selling.
Too focused on putting profits before people
Ham sold in UK found to contain carcinogens 10 years after WHO warning
Study finds Wiltshire ham products sold by retailers such as M&S and Tesco contain highest level of nitrites
www.theguardian.com
August 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Ham & bacon sold by UK supermarkets still contain cancer-causing chemicals 10 years after the WHO warned about the dangers of their use in processed meats.
Don't manufacturers, food standards age agency and supermarkets ever check what they are selling.
Too focused on putting profits before people
Don't manufacturers, food standards age agency and supermarkets ever check what they are selling.
Too focused on putting profits before people
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Bonkers ! 🤬🤬🤬
🚨🚨 US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the cancellation of contracts and grants worth nearly $500 million earmarked for the development of mRNA #vaccines.
I am speechless for this sheer and never-ending stupidity.
www.forbes.com/sites/siladi...
I am speechless for this sheer and never-ending stupidity.
www.forbes.com/sites/siladi...
RFK Jr. Cancels $500 Million In Funding For mRNA Vaccine Research
The health secretary, who is a known vaccine skeptic, claimed that mRNA vaccines “fail to protect effectively against upper respiratory infections like COVID and flu.”
www.forbes.com
August 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Bonkers ! 🤬🤬🤬
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🚨🚨 " We are witnessing the first stages of a #trump police state". @rbreich.bsky.social tells the truth about the #ICE, #DHS, #FBI #DEA raids of Friday in #LosAngeles and the extraordinary deployment of the national guard on #saturday to quell the protests. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We are witnessing the first stages of a Trump police state | Robert Reich
The national guard’s deployment in Los Angeles sets the US on a familiar authoritarian pathway. History shows the results
www.theguardian.com
June 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
🚨🚨 " We are witnessing the first stages of a #trump police state". @rbreich.bsky.social tells the truth about the #ICE, #DHS, #FBI #DEA raids of Friday in #LosAngeles and the extraordinary deployment of the national guard on #saturday to quell the protests. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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June 10, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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And it isn't "to keep Californians safe," warned Trump's 2016 Democratic rival.
Hillary Clinton Exposes Donald Trump’s Narcissistic Motive For Sending Troops To LA
And it isn't "to keep Californians safe," warned Trump's 2016 Democratic rival.
www.huffpost.com
June 10, 2025 at 7:50 AM
And it isn't "to keep Californians safe," warned Trump's 2016 Democratic rival.
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Remember, this is only concerning because European countries no longer know whose side the US would take.
🚨🚨 "Russia could be ready to use military force against NATO within 5 years. Let’s not kid ourselves, we’re all on the eastern flank now". NATO SG Mark Rutte with some hard truths on the current geopolitical situation and the #Russian threat. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/nato...
www.politico.eu/article/nato...
NATO’s Rutte: ‘We’re all on the eastern flank now’
Military alliance chief makes the case for gargantuan defense spending increase as Vladimir Putin lurks.
www.politico.eu
June 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Remember, this is only concerning because European countries no longer know whose side the US would take.
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"The government must view this agreement as a stepping stone towards a much deeper economic and security partnership with the EU, not the final step."
South Cambs MP @pippaheylings.bsky.social discusses the recent UK-EU "reset" in this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social
South Cambs MP @pippaheylings.bsky.social discusses the recent UK-EU "reset" in this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"The government must view this agreement as a stepping stone towards a much deeper economic and security partnership with the EU, not the final step."
South Cambs MP @pippaheylings.bsky.social discusses the recent UK-EU "reset" in this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social
South Cambs MP @pippaheylings.bsky.social discusses the recent UK-EU "reset" in this week's @cambridgeindy.bsky.social
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"We were told that reversing winter fuel is the stupidest thing a Chancellor could do."
So does Labour’s U-turn signal weakness, or an ability to admit they messed up?
So does Labour’s U-turn signal weakness, or an ability to admit they messed up?
June 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM
"We were told that reversing winter fuel is the stupidest thing a Chancellor could do."
So does Labour’s U-turn signal weakness, or an ability to admit they messed up?
So does Labour’s U-turn signal weakness, or an ability to admit they messed up?
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🔴‘Donald Trump’s Los Angeles Military Deployment Is an Assault on American Democracy’
It’s time to shake off our ‘Trump denial syndrome’ and wake up to the clear and present danger posed by the President, argues @alexhh.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/10/d...
It’s time to shake off our ‘Trump denial syndrome’ and wake up to the clear and present danger posed by the President, argues @alexhh.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/10/d...
'Donald Trump's Los Angeles Military Deployment Is an Assault on American Democracy'
It's time to shake off our 'Trump denial syndrome' and wake up to the clear and present danger posed by the President, argues Alexandra Hall Hall
bylinetimes.com
June 10, 2025 at 8:53 AM
🔴‘Donald Trump’s Los Angeles Military Deployment Is an Assault on American Democracy’
It’s time to shake off our ‘Trump denial syndrome’ and wake up to the clear and present danger posed by the President, argues @alexhh.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/10/d...
It’s time to shake off our ‘Trump denial syndrome’ and wake up to the clear and present danger posed by the President, argues @alexhh.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/10/d...
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I’d like to be crystal clear @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social (for want of an official BBC news/ editorial presence on here.
This will be the end of my TV licence, paid by DD for multiple decades
BBC, that I’ve defended, has lost MY trust over too much of its journalism
This will be the end of my TV licence, paid by DD for multiple decades
BBC, that I’ve defended, has lost MY trust over too much of its journalism
EXCLUSIVE: The BBC has drawn up plans to win over Reform voters by changing its news and drama output.
BBC Director General Tim Davie and other execs discussed altering "story selection" in order to win the "trust" of supporters of Nigel Farage
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
BBC Director General Tim Davie and other execs discussed altering "story selection" in order to win the "trust" of supporters of Nigel Farage
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/09/b...
BBC Bosses Draw Up Plans to Win Over Reform Voters by Changing News and Drama Output
The Director General Tim Davie and other executives discussed altering BBC “story selection” in order to secure the "trust" of supporters of Nigel Farage’s party
bylinetimes.com
June 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I’d like to be crystal clear @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social (for want of an official BBC news/ editorial presence on here.
This will be the end of my TV licence, paid by DD for multiple decades
BBC, that I’ve defended, has lost MY trust over too much of its journalism
This will be the end of my TV licence, paid by DD for multiple decades
BBC, that I’ve defended, has lost MY trust over too much of its journalism
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Guess which MP has received £224,575 from people + companies linked to the private health sector between Jan 2023- March 2025?
Wes Streeting, our Health Secretary.🚨
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Wes Streeting, our Health Secretary.🚨
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May 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Guess which MP has received £224,575 from people + companies linked to the private health sector between Jan 2023- March 2025?
Wes Streeting, our Health Secretary.🚨
We think these donations should be BANNED! If you agree, please click here to sign! bit.ly/HealthNotWea...
Wes Streeting, our Health Secretary.🚨
We think these donations should be BANNED! If you agree, please click here to sign! bit.ly/HealthNotWea...
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Last year, 49,521 companies did not provide details of persons of significant control (PSC) or any PSC statements.
Anonymous companies are central to illicit financial flows.
Only 13 companies and 13 directors prosecuted and fined .
What if they were benefit claimants?
Anonymous companies are central to illicit financial flows.
Only 13 companies and 13 directors prosecuted and fined .
What if they were benefit claimants?
Why the UK is a two-tier society where money wields power
Laws and policies are crafted to give the appearance of sternness and fairness, but are rarely fully enforced on corporations and the rich.
leftfootforward.org
May 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Last year, 49,521 companies did not provide details of persons of significant control (PSC) or any PSC statements.
Anonymous companies are central to illicit financial flows.
Only 13 companies and 13 directors prosecuted and fined .
What if they were benefit claimants?
Anonymous companies are central to illicit financial flows.
Only 13 companies and 13 directors prosecuted and fined .
What if they were benefit claimants?
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Legislators for hire.
Tory peer proposed delay on heated tobacco ban after Philip Morris visit.
Only if poverty, squalor, injustice was attacked with the same vigour.
Can't get good society without eradicating political corruption.
Tory peer proposed delay on heated tobacco ban after Philip Morris visit.
Only if poverty, squalor, injustice was attacked with the same vigour.
Can't get good society without eradicating political corruption.
Tory peer proposed delay on heated tobacco ban after Philip Morris visit
Industry giant paid for Lord Vaizey’s trip to Switzerland before he tabled amendment to tobacco and vapes bill
www.theguardian.com
June 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Legislators for hire.
Tory peer proposed delay on heated tobacco ban after Philip Morris visit.
Only if poverty, squalor, injustice was attacked with the same vigour.
Can't get good society without eradicating political corruption.
Tory peer proposed delay on heated tobacco ban after Philip Morris visit.
Only if poverty, squalor, injustice was attacked with the same vigour.
Can't get good society without eradicating political corruption.
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Excellent article, which compares speeches of EU leaders and Starmer. The former talk warmly about shared values, mutual benefits, working “with” each other. Starmer focuses on what the UK got “from” the EU. Encapsulates different mindsets in a nutshell. EU seeks win-win. UK still zero sum.
After years of distancing, the UK/ EU summit marks a welcome re-engagement.
Renewed dialogue is a crucial first step on the road, but Starmer’s speech hints at a continued exceptionalist view.
Read Jenny Rhodes' analysis in our monthly UK/EU round-up ⤵️
Renewed dialogue is a crucial first step on the road, but Starmer’s speech hints at a continued exceptionalist view.
Read Jenny Rhodes' analysis in our monthly UK/EU round-up ⤵️
The EU/UK reset summit: baby steps but positive glimmers
EAB's monthly look at the UK/ EU relationship. May's fairly sucessful summit wasn't enough for everyone, but it was at least a start
eastangliabylines.co.uk
May 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Excellent article, which compares speeches of EU leaders and Starmer. The former talk warmly about shared values, mutual benefits, working “with” each other. Starmer focuses on what the UK got “from” the EU. Encapsulates different mindsets in a nutshell. EU seeks win-win. UK still zero sum.
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What is a nation supposed to do when its leader is publicly committing impeachable offenses on a daily basis and the impeachment process is utterly broken due to slightly more than half of the nation's Congress being members of a cult dedicated to destroying rule of law
May 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
What is a nation supposed to do when its leader is publicly committing impeachable offenses on a daily basis and the impeachment process is utterly broken due to slightly more than half of the nation's Congress being members of a cult dedicated to destroying rule of law
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🔴‘The Draconian Anti-Protest Laws That Are the Real Threat to Free Speech in the UK’
A new report calls on the Government to ‘look again’ at repealing laws passed under the last Conservative Government
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/22/a...
A new report calls on the Government to ‘look again’ at repealing laws passed under the last Conservative Government
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/22/a...
'The Draconian Anti-Protest Laws That Are the Real Threat to Free Speech in the UK'
A new report calls on the Government to 'look again' at repealing laws passed under the last Conservative Government
bylinetimes.com
May 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
🔴‘The Draconian Anti-Protest Laws That Are the Real Threat to Free Speech in the UK’
A new report calls on the Government to ‘look again’ at repealing laws passed under the last Conservative Government
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/22/a...
A new report calls on the Government to ‘look again’ at repealing laws passed under the last Conservative Government
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/22/a...
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‘My happy place’: Shoaib Bashir’s delight after taking historic 50th Test wicket
‘My happy place’: Shoaib Bashir’s delight after taking historic 50th Test wicket
The spinner became the youngest player to reach the landmark for England after taking three for 62 in the first innings against Zimbabwe
www.theguardian.com
May 24, 2025 at 2:35 AM
‘My happy place’: Shoaib Bashir’s delight after taking historic 50th Test wicket
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Committee of MPs urge Starmer to pause disability benefit cuts amid poverty fears.
16m Britons live in poverty. Govt estimates that disability benefit cuts will increase that by 250,000.
Full impact assessment not produced.
50 families have more wealth than 50% of the population combined.
16m Britons live in poverty. Govt estimates that disability benefit cuts will increase that by 250,000.
Full impact assessment not produced.
50 families have more wealth than 50% of the population combined.
www.itv.com
May 23, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Committee of MPs urge Starmer to pause disability benefit cuts amid poverty fears.
16m Britons live in poverty. Govt estimates that disability benefit cuts will increase that by 250,000.
Full impact assessment not produced.
50 families have more wealth than 50% of the population combined.
16m Britons live in poverty. Govt estimates that disability benefit cuts will increase that by 250,000.
Full impact assessment not produced.
50 families have more wealth than 50% of the population combined.
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UK Govt's poverty strategy delayed until autumn.
Treasury focused on financial cost of removing the two child benefit cap, not human cost.
Life clock is ticking away. More children/families will be pushed into poverty, makes the govt look cruel. Lives blighted.
Must redistribute.
Treasury focused on financial cost of removing the two child benefit cap, not human cost.
Life clock is ticking away. More children/families will be pushed into poverty, makes the govt look cruel. Lives blighted.
Must redistribute.
No 10 delays child poverty strategy with tens of thousands more facing hardship
Exclusive: Flagship policy put back until at least autumn amid fears cost of removing two-child benefit cap will outweigh political benefit
www.theguardian.com
May 24, 2025 at 5:55 AM
UK Govt's poverty strategy delayed until autumn.
Treasury focused on financial cost of removing the two child benefit cap, not human cost.
Life clock is ticking away. More children/families will be pushed into poverty, makes the govt look cruel. Lives blighted.
Must redistribute.
Treasury focused on financial cost of removing the two child benefit cap, not human cost.
Life clock is ticking away. More children/families will be pushed into poverty, makes the govt look cruel. Lives blighted.
Must redistribute.
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Mark Carney has said that Canadians "weren't impressed" by the decision of the UK government to give Donald Trump a second state visit to the UK.
I would add that many of us are equally unimpressed…… to say the least.
I would add that many of us are equally unimpressed…… to say the least.
May 14, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Mark Carney has said that Canadians "weren't impressed" by the decision of the UK government to give Donald Trump a second state visit to the UK.
I would add that many of us are equally unimpressed…… to say the least.
I would add that many of us are equally unimpressed…… to say the least.