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MRC Epidemiology Unit @mrcepid.bsky.social · 2d

At our next hybrid Bradford Hill Seminar, @dannydorling.bsky.social of the University of Oxford will discuss:

The politics of epidemiology and public health in the UK

📅 Wed 15 October, 1 PM (UK)

Register at buff.ly/wblZfOx

@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social

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Julie Talbot @julietalbot.bsky.social · 2d

My department @geographieudem.bsky.social is looking for a professor in human geography specializing in the study of social-ecological transformations, political ecology, climate change, environmental justice and/or the geography of risks and infrastructures. Deadline November 10, share widely!

Glass buildings with a paved path in between (gray, with blue lines)

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Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 12d

Fascinating and hugely depressing stuff by @patrickmaguire.bsky.social There’s a void at the heart of Labour: it needs a battle of ideas

www.thetimes.com/article/7177...

There’s a void at the heart of Labour: it needs a battle of ideas

A withering analysis shared among Keir Starmer’s MPs says his vague incrementalism and absence of critical thinking is steering the party to disaster

www.thetimes.com

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Aaron Aardvark @laughinglemon.bsky.social · 13d

With an forward by @labourlewis.bsky.social and contributions from @jemgilbert.bsky.social, @philbc3.bsky.social, @meadwaj.bsky.social, @dannydorling.bsky.social and many others, it looks like a good read. And there's a discount if you buy it through them...

Labour Hub @labour-hub.bsky.social · 13d

What does Keir Starmer stand for?

On the eve of Labour’s Conference, Mike Phipps reviews The Starmer Symptom, edited by Mark Perryman, published by Pluto. What does Keir Starmer represent? Does his wing of the Labour Party stand for anything beyond an unrelenting hostility to the left and a…

What does Keir Starmer stand for?

On the eve of Labour’s Conference, Mike Phipps reviews The Starmer Symptom, edited by Mark Perryman, published by Pluto. What does Keir Starmer represent? Does his wing of the Labour Party stand for anything beyond an unrelenting hostility to the left and a ruthless determination to acquire and wield power? It may be too early to say, but many people have already made up their minds.

labourhub.org.uk

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Jarmo Lindén @jarmolinden.bsky.social · 15d

www.helsinginuutiset.fi/paikalliset/...

Apulaispormestari Johanna Laisaari kohtuuhintaisesta asumisesta Helsingissä: "Valtio ei voi vetäytyä tukemisesta"

Helsinki suunnittelee uutta asumisen välimallia, mutta se ei yksin ratkaise kohtuuhintaisiin asuntoihin liittyvää ongelmaa, sanoo apulaispormestari Johanna Laisaari (sd.).

www.helsinginuutiset.fi

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The BMJ @bmj.com · 15d

"Do health professionals have a special duty to speak up against the genocide? I think we do."

Fiona Godlee explains why she protested against events in Gaza and the government's proscription of Palestine Action
www.bmj.com/content/390/...

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EnvHumsOxford.bsky.social @envhumsoxford.bsky.social · 15d

Happy to announce our fall programme! Pleased to be hosting @brdemuth.bsky.social for our annual flagship lecture on Nov 6. We'll also welcome @andrewseaton.bsky.social and @dannydorling.bsky.social on Dec 4 for a discussion of Andrew's new work on coal. For more info, see the web link in our bio.

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Phil Free @philfree.bsky.social · 17d

#Gaza is no anomaly: Hunger & hoarding are the West’s oldest weapons
www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...

Gaza is no anomaly: Hunger and hoarding are the West’s oldest weapons

Across continents and centuries, Western domination has always been achieved by feeding the few and starving the many.

www.aljazeera.com

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Phil Free @philfree.bsky.social · 17d

“…as of March this year, 2,200 Palestinian families were completely wiped out from the civil registry, all of their members killed. More than 5,120 families had only one member left.”

In #Gaza, death does not come all at once. It comes in instalments
www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...

In Gaza, death does not come all at once. It comes in instalments

The fate of the Noufal family echoes the tragedy of Palestinian families slowly being wiped out by genocide.

www.aljazeera.com

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 17d

This Thursday, all welcome.

Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · Jul 9

I'll be at Turton Local History Society, near Bolton, with 'Manchester and Bolton Portraits: fascinating figures from the region's past', on Thursday September 25th, 7.30pm, Harwood Methodist Church. Visitors £2. www.turtonhistory.com/2024/12/manc...

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Arthur Snell @snellarthur.bsky.social · 18d

Time for a popular front? The only way we can stop a fascist takeover of the country.

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Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 18d

In which, remarkably, while talking about the fiscal bind, and even after Jeremy Hunt goes on about acting in the interests of the country, no one brings up the TWO NI cuts carried out largely if not solely for narrow party political ends. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...

How (And When) To Topple A Leader - With Jeremy Hunt

Podcast Episode · How To Win An Election · 18/09/2025 · 41m

podcasts.apple.com

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gilcky.bsky.social @gilcky.bsky.social · 20d

In an alternative timeline Scotland supports the most vulnerable with its massive wealth fund generated by sensible stewardship of its resources, we are at the ❤️ of Europe , the 🫅 no longer exists and all land is in public hands for benefit of the community, Farage and Trump have been refused visas.

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Jo Wolff @jowolff.bsky.social · 20d

Was asked the other day what can we do in such dark times. Of course we should find ways of resisting and speaking out. But also gave my generic advice. When unsure what to do, do what you think has the most chance of bringing joy to yourself and others and/or being of lasting value.

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MRC Epidemiology Unit @mrcepid.bsky.social · 20d

At our next hybrid Bradford Hill Seminar, @dannydorling.bsky.social of the University of Oxford will discuss:

The politics of epidemiology and public health in the UK

📅 Wed 15 October, 1 PM (UK)

Register at buff.ly/wblZfOx

@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social

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Will Rogers @wllrg.rs · Sep 7

Great idea, senior Labour figures

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 21d

It’s come to this: Keir Starmer is now just the warm-up act for Nigel Farage | Aditya Chakrabortty

As Labour flounders and dabbles in the politics of hatred to gain a point or two, it is those far from power who will suffer most, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

www.theguardian.com

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Will Jennings 🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social · 21d

There really should be much more attention on the cost of living (as from @jeevunsandher.bsky.social here) and far less obsession with flags. People are really feeling the pain of inflation.

Dr. Jeevun Sandher MP @jeevunsandher.bsky.social · 22d

Today’s inflation stats show us that we need to get prices down and living standards rising. The good news is that we *will*.

Since 2021 overall prices have risen by 25%. But the price of essentials (food, rent, water) has risen by *far* more. This is hitting living standards.

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Jo Wolff @jowolff.bsky.social · 21d

Reminds me of the thought I had the other day that retirement is the process by which you stop doing the one thing you are good at and start doing other things that you can’t do very well.

Dr Cath Feely @cathfeely.bsky.social · Sep 3

Back at my printing night class (in-depth etching this time) and I will repeat my advice to academics: get a hobby. Preferably get a hobby that you can fail at and it doesn't matter. In facts it only makes it better.

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Will Jennings 🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social · 22d

Oof.

Jac Larner @jaclarner.bsky.social · 22d

Latest ITV BarnCymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 poll confirms trend seen over last 6 months - neck and neck race between Plaid Cymru and Reform UK for largest party, with Labour falling to even more distant third. Evidence growing of distinct realignment in Wales 🧵

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Jo Wolff @jowolff.bsky.social · 22d

Remember when Labour refused to set out its policies in the election to ‘make the target as small as possible’? They no longer have that excuse. They can’t please the press or their critics so they should go back to being a Labour Party and remember who they are here to help.

YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 22d

Government approval falls to its lowest level since Labour took office, with a net score of -61 (fieldwork 13-15 Sep 2025)

Approve: 11% (-1 from 6-8 Sep)
Disapprove: 72% (+3)
Net: -61 (-4)

yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...

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Will Jennings 🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social · 22d

🎵 Things can only get better...

YouGov @yougov.co.uk · 22d

Government approval falls to its lowest level since Labour took office, with a net score of -61 (fieldwork 13-15 Sep 2025)

Approve: 11% (-1 from 6-8 Sep)
Disapprove: 72% (+3)
Net: -61 (-4)

yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...

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Susannah Fisher @susannahfisher.bsky.social · 24d

Looking forward to talking about my new book, Sink or Swim, about how we adapt to warming temperatures with @dannydorling.bsky.social in Oxford at @caper.fun tomorrow at 19:30!

Tickets here: caper.fun/grownup-events

@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @chiffchat.bsky.social

Caper - A family bookshop in East Oxford

caper.fun

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Louise Jones @louisejoneslse.bsky.social · Sep 8

Over last 12 months Times&Telegraph have published nearly 1 article a day on the VAT changes for private schools!
But in spite of the uproar, the policy has not weakened the power of Britain’s most elite schools. @aaronreeves.bsky.social & @samfriedman.bsky.social suggest what might actually do it.

Taxing private schools won’t smash the class ceiling - British Politics and Policy at LSE

Labour's abolition of VAT on private schools is mostly sympbolic. Its mission of "smashing the class ceiling" needs to focus on elite university admissions next.

blogs.lse.ac.uk

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Phil Free @philfree.bsky.social · Sep 8

“Harari’s emphasis on order being created by hierarchies of race, caste & class is informative for understanding his anti-egalitarian, anti-materialist stances, sentiments common among the legacy of intellectual elitism.”

“Noble lies” about humankind
open.substack.com/pub/marxandf...

“Noble lies” about humankind: Harari and the legacy of intellectual elitism

How Harari’s “Sapiens” supports Plato’s “noble lie.”

open.substack.com

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