@davidkepler.bsky.social
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‘One of the most heartbreaking tragedies’: Gaza doctor’s last goodbye before nine children killed in airstrike
‘One of the most heartbreaking tragedies’: Gaza doctor’s last goodbye before nine children killed in airstrike
Dr Alaa al-Najjar was at work when Israeli strike destroyed her home, leaving one son and her husband as survivors
In the early hours of Friday, as she did every day, Dr Alaa al-Najjar said goodbye to her 10 children before leaving the house. The youngest, Sayden, six months old, was still sleeping. And like every day, with war raging in Gaza and Israeli strikes landing just metres from her neighbourhood in Khan Younis, Najjar worried about leaving them at home without her.
But Najjar, 35, had little choice. One of Gaza’s dwindling number of medics, a respected paediatrician at the Nasser medical complex, she had to go to work to care for injured babies who had barely survived Israeli attacks. She could never have imagined that that farewell to her family would be her last. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
‘One of the most heartbreaking tragedies’: Gaza doctor’s last goodbye before nine children killed in airstrike
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Brexit's disastrous impact on the NHS led to 1,485 extra deaths per year, according to a new academic study.
Researchers say after the 2016 leave vote, EU nurses left & were replaced by less experienced or skilled staff, which had knock-on effect for patients
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Researchers say after the 2016 leave vote, EU nurses left & were replaced by less experienced or skilled staff, which had knock-on effect for patients
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Brexit led to 1,500 deaths a year as EU nurses left UK, study finds
Quality of care dropped as staff were replaced with less experienced nurses, researchers at the University of Surrey say
www.independent.co.uk
May 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Brexit's disastrous impact on the NHS led to 1,485 extra deaths per year, according to a new academic study.
Researchers say after the 2016 leave vote, EU nurses left & were replaced by less experienced or skilled staff, which had knock-on effect for patients
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Researchers say after the 2016 leave vote, EU nurses left & were replaced by less experienced or skilled staff, which had knock-on effect for patients
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Our NHS is not for sale. With Trump ramping up his trade wars trade talks must not open the door to US healthcare companies profiting from our NHS. Keir Starmer must protect our NHS by keeping it off the table during negotiations. Agree? Add your name: 38d.gs/april_bsky
Don't sell our NHS for a trade deal with Trump
Our NHS is not for sale. Trade talks with Trump must not open the door to US healthcare profiting from our NHS. Keir Starmer must protect our NHS by keeping it off the table during deal negotiations....
38d.gs
April 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Our NHS is not for sale. With Trump ramping up his trade wars trade talks must not open the door to US healthcare companies profiting from our NHS. Keir Starmer must protect our NHS by keeping it off the table during negotiations. Agree? Add your name: 38d.gs/april_bsky
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"Our most important defence ally is the US. Our largest trading partner is the EU. Yet somehow, we are chasing better trade terms with America while seeking stronger military ties with Europe. This approach is back to front." ~AA
www.bestforbritain.org/starmers_str... @pimlicat.bsky.social
www.bestforbritain.org/starmers_str... @pimlicat.bsky.social
Starmer’s strategy is back to front - the trade deal we need isn’t with the US
Our most important defence ally is the United States, our largest trading partner is the European Union. Yet somehow, we are chasing better trade terms with America while seeking stronger military tie...
www.bestforbritain.org
April 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
"Our most important defence ally is the US. Our largest trading partner is the EU. Yet somehow, we are chasing better trade terms with America while seeking stronger military ties with Europe. This approach is back to front." ~AA
www.bestforbritain.org/starmers_str... @pimlicat.bsky.social
www.bestforbritain.org/starmers_str... @pimlicat.bsky.social
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On the bright side, at least Brexit is no longer the stupidest and most pointless act of economic self-harm of the century
April 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
On the bright side, at least Brexit is no longer the stupidest and most pointless act of economic self-harm of the century
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Emmanuel Macron
President of France
President of France
April 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Emmanuel Macron
President of France
President of France
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BREAKING: “I’ve been really clear we are not having chlorinated chicken in the UK”
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones 👏
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones 👏
April 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM
BREAKING: “I’ve been really clear we are not having chlorinated chicken in the UK”
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones 👏
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones 👏
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Boris Johnson has used his Daily Mail platform to slag off “Adolescence” and compare Starmer to Pol Pot.
This is a politician, a paper and a headline that sum up the debasement of our politics and the toxic level of ‘debate’ it encourages. Grotesque that he gets airtime to insult us all like this.
This is a politician, a paper and a headline that sum up the debasement of our politics and the toxic level of ‘debate’ it encourages. Grotesque that he gets airtime to insult us all like this.
April 6, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Boris Johnson has used his Daily Mail platform to slag off “Adolescence” and compare Starmer to Pol Pot.
This is a politician, a paper and a headline that sum up the debasement of our politics and the toxic level of ‘debate’ it encourages. Grotesque that he gets airtime to insult us all like this.
This is a politician, a paper and a headline that sum up the debasement of our politics and the toxic level of ‘debate’ it encourages. Grotesque that he gets airtime to insult us all like this.
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‘Hands Off’: Protesters deliver a sweeping message to Trump and Musk at a DC rally
www.theverge.com/policy/64418...
www.theverge.com/policy/64418...
‘Hands Off’: Protesters deliver a sweeping message to Trump and Musk at a DC rally
“Where do I start…” read one sign.
www.theverge.com
April 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
‘Hands Off’: Protesters deliver a sweeping message to Trump and Musk at a DC rally
www.theverge.com/policy/64418...
www.theverge.com/policy/64418...
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“Norway is edging towards a new EU membership bid, as one of Europe’s richest countries ponders how to survive in the world of Donald Trump”
Oh how very sensible…
Maybe we could think about doing the same…
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
Oh how very sensible…
Maybe we could think about doing the same…
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
March 31, 2025 at 7:02 AM
“Norway is edging towards a new EU membership bid, as one of Europe’s richest countries ponders how to survive in the world of Donald Trump”
Oh how very sensible…
Maybe we could think about doing the same…
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
Oh how very sensible…
Maybe we could think about doing the same…
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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“Forget what Starmer says. Britain has to choose…
Gradual strategic disengagement from America, coupled with renewed integration in a reformed, revitalised Europe is the only sane, safe path. Stop feeding the monster. He will devour us all”
Superb. And so right.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Gradual strategic disengagement from America, coupled with renewed integration in a reformed, revitalised Europe is the only sane, safe path. Stop feeding the monster. He will devour us all”
Superb. And so right.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Britain has been paying a high price for Uncle Sam’s craziness. It’s time to turn to Europe | Simon Tisdall | Simon Tisdall
In his final column, the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator says America under Trump is not the first time it has caused trouble for allies
www.theguardian.com
March 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
“Forget what Starmer says. Britain has to choose…
Gradual strategic disengagement from America, coupled with renewed integration in a reformed, revitalised Europe is the only sane, safe path. Stop feeding the monster. He will devour us all”
Superb. And so right.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Gradual strategic disengagement from America, coupled with renewed integration in a reformed, revitalised Europe is the only sane, safe path. Stop feeding the monster. He will devour us all”
Superb. And so right.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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ICYMI:
How the EU’s ‘strategic autonomy’ could leave Brexit Britain even further out in the cold
We're the UK's largest pro-European movement. Our goal is to reverse the calamity of Brexit and restore relations with our European neighbours.
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
March 31, 2025 at 8:58 AM
ICYMI:
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Simon Tisdall's final column for the Observer has a powerful message for Britain. Well worth taking a moment out of your Sunday to read:
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Britain has been paying a high price for Uncle Sam’s craziness. It’s time to turn to Europe | Simon Tisdall | Simon Tisdall
In his final column, the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator says America under Trump is not the first time it has caused trouble for allies
www.theguardian.com
March 30, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Simon Tisdall's final column for the Observer has a powerful message for Britain. Well worth taking a moment out of your Sunday to read:
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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"Getting the UK back in the Single Market and the Customs Union is a prerequisite for creating sustained growth that can improve opportunities for British people across the board"
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/europe-...
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/europe-...
Chancellor must ‘supercharge EU reset’ to escape economic black holes
"Getting the UK back in the Single Market and the Customs Union is a prerequisite for creating sustained growth that can improve opportunities for British people across the board"
northeastbylines.co.uk
March 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
"Getting the UK back in the Single Market and the Customs Union is a prerequisite for creating sustained growth that can improve opportunities for British people across the board"
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/europe-...
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/europe-...
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Let’s just remind ourselves of the alternative trade deals the UK is signing up to…
0.08% growth by 2038 from the CPTPP trade deal. Against a 4% long term loss from Brexit.
We need to stop pretending this isn’t ruinous stupidity.
0.08% growth by 2038 from the CPTPP trade deal. Against a 4% long term loss from Brexit.
We need to stop pretending this isn’t ruinous stupidity.
March 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Let’s just remind ourselves of the alternative trade deals the UK is signing up to…
0.08% growth by 2038 from the CPTPP trade deal. Against a 4% long term loss from Brexit.
We need to stop pretending this isn’t ruinous stupidity.
0.08% growth by 2038 from the CPTPP trade deal. Against a 4% long term loss from Brexit.
We need to stop pretending this isn’t ruinous stupidity.
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Trump can’t handle the faintest criticism so, when he hears that Zelensky should have been invited, he lashes out saying “He started it”. When Zelensky mentions the disinformation that feeds Trump, Trump lashes out again.
A monstrous spoiled brat wrecking the world with his dull-witted vengefulness.
A monstrous spoiled brat wrecking the world with his dull-witted vengefulness.
February 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Trump can’t handle the faintest criticism so, when he hears that Zelensky should have been invited, he lashes out saying “He started it”. When Zelensky mentions the disinformation that feeds Trump, Trump lashes out again.
A monstrous spoiled brat wrecking the world with his dull-witted vengefulness.
A monstrous spoiled brat wrecking the world with his dull-witted vengefulness.
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President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.
February 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.
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Just to be clear: there is a legal requirement for collective worship in all state schools in this country, and the CofE wants to keep it this way, and assemblies religious. This remains one of the most frequent concerns raised to us by parents/guardians. www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Collective worship still vital in schools, bishop tells peers
A NEW proposal for schools “to hold assemblies focused on the spiritual, moral, social and cultural ...
www.churchtimes.co.uk
February 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Just to be clear: there is a legal requirement for collective worship in all state schools in this country, and the CofE wants to keep it this way, and assemblies religious. This remains one of the most frequent concerns raised to us by parents/guardians. www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
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Insurrectionist supporter, Vance, lectures European leaders on democracy.
Who the hell do these people think they are? They supported a violent coup to overthrow a democratic election in their own country, pardoned the guilty and now lecture us?
Unbefuckinglievable. And yet also, tragically, not.
Who the hell do these people think they are? They supported a violent coup to overthrow a democratic election in their own country, pardoned the guilty and now lecture us?
Unbefuckinglievable. And yet also, tragically, not.
JD Vance, vice president of a regime currently overthrowing its own democracy, lectures Europe on the "retreat" from "some of its most fundamental values".
He cites the Romanian Constitutional Court annulling its recent presidential election.
He doesn't mention this was because Russia interfered.
He cites the Romanian Constitutional Court annulling its recent presidential election.
He doesn't mention this was because Russia interfered.
February 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Insurrectionist supporter, Vance, lectures European leaders on democracy.
Who the hell do these people think they are? They supported a violent coup to overthrow a democratic election in their own country, pardoned the guilty and now lecture us?
Unbefuckinglievable. And yet also, tragically, not.
Who the hell do these people think they are? They supported a violent coup to overthrow a democratic election in their own country, pardoned the guilty and now lecture us?
Unbefuckinglievable. And yet also, tragically, not.
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Brilliantly put by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
“there are Neville Chamberlain’s in every generation”
George Monbiot’s takedown of Matt Goodwin and the Reform party is a thing of beauty 👏 #bbcqt
George Monbiot’s takedown of Matt Goodwin and the Reform party is a thing of beauty 👏 #bbcqt
February 14, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Brilliantly put by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
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🔥 Everything you need to know about how the government could unlock up to 2.2% GDP growth - and secure a closer relationship with our EU neighbours 👇
What you need to know about Best for Britain’s major new report on EU-UK trade
New report from Best for Britain & Frontier Economics examines how closer UK-EU regulatory alignment could boost economic growth, support businesses, and benefit regions across the UK.
buff.ly
February 15, 2025 at 9:36 AM
🔥 Everything you need to know about how the government could unlock up to 2.2% GDP growth - and secure a closer relationship with our EU neighbours 👇
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Free speech "is in retreat" in Britain, says JD Vance, who is part of a Government which is now targeting critical news organisations with politically-motivated investigations, while banning others from the White House for the crime of referring to the Gulf of Mexico by its actual name
February 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Free speech "is in retreat" in Britain, says JD Vance, who is part of a Government which is now targeting critical news organisations with politically-motivated investigations, while banning others from the White House for the crime of referring to the Gulf of Mexico by its actual name
