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Martin Gray
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Doctor, live in London, Woke and proud work account @brightfutures.health Musings drmartingray.co.uk
Britain’s Digital Identity Revolution: The Time for Action Is Now

Britain stands at a crossroads. As nations across the globe embrace digital identity systems that enhance public services, secure borders, and boost economic efficiency, the UK risks falling behind. The debate is no longer about…
Britain’s Digital Identity Revolution: The Time for Action Is Now
Britain stands at a crossroads. As nations across the globe embrace digital identity systems that enhance public services, secure borders, and boost economic efficiency, the UK risks falling behind. The debate is no longer about whether digital identity will be adopted, but when and how. In a time of political uncertainty and economic strain, transformational change is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.
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August 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Britain’s Housing and Asylum Crisis: A Wake-Up Call for Infrastructure Reform

The UK’s housing and asylum accommodation crisis is not the result of an unprecedented wave of migration. It is the predictable outcome of neglect, short-termism, and political avoidance. Blame won’t solve the problem,…
Britain’s Housing and Asylum Crisis: A Wake-Up Call for Infrastructure Reform
The UK’s housing and asylum accommodation crisis is not the result of an unprecedented wave of migration. It is the predictable outcome of neglect, short-termism, and political avoidance. Blame won’t solve the problem, but building will.
drmartingray.co.uk
July 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Netanyahu is trying to replace social media images of suffering Palestinians and the destruction of their homes… with those of suffering Israelis and their destroyed homes.

So he needs to:
1) bait Iran to attack and
2) cut all comms out of Gaza.

Our mainstream media will swallow it whole.
June 14, 2025 at 11:16 AM
The populist radical-right are directing our news agenda
How a 'Populist' Media Has Mainstreamed the Far Right
Right-wing daily papers in the UK do not represent 'public opinion' - they simply reflect the radical right views of those 'who own and run them', argues Julian Petley
bylinetimes.com
June 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Rebalancing UK Higher Education: From Academic Drift to Skills Alignment

In the UK today, we face a troubling paradox. On the one hand, tens of thousands of graduates leave university each year saddled with debt from tuition fees and maintenance loans, only to find themselves in poorly paid,…
Rebalancing UK Higher Education: From Academic Drift to Skills Alignment
In the UK today, we face a troubling paradox. On the one hand, tens of thousands of graduates leave university each year saddled with debt from tuition fees and maintenance loans, only to find themselves in poorly paid, insecure jobs. On the other hand, employers across key sectors—from health and social care to engineering, construction, and digital technology—are crying out for skilled workers, leading to sustained calls for increased immigration to plug these gaps.
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May 18, 2025 at 6:20 AM
A post mortem analysis with a plan
Labour’s broken faith
I lost to Reform in Lincolnshire. But it helped me to see where we are going wrong.
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May 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Will Hutton discusses child poverty and the lack of opportunities it presents.
Let’s end this sorry tale of state neglect and make childhood magical again | The Observer
From child poverty, to unemployment among young people, to a lack of skills or training, the trends are deeply alarming
observer.co.uk
May 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Reposted by Martin Gray
A sound decision making tool all countries should immediately adopt. Especially the UK Mr Starmer.
Just passing along some friendly advice on how to approach potential changes to the Australian health care system @drruthmitchell.bsky.social
May 5, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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I personally believe the only option to avoid a Farage PMship is completely unpalatable for the majority of people who still think we can "do politics" in the same way.

It involves direct action, non-violent or otherwise.

The media have a financial interest in Farage at Number 10.
May 3, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Can’t get an NHS manager to engage with your frontline needs? - Management Disconnection in the NHS
Management Disconnection in the NHS
Key Points Research suggests management disconnection is common in the NHS, where leaders focus on strategy and feel distant from frontline staff. It seems likely this leads to staff feeling unsupp…
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May 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Hey motorists, you should really value the cyclists on the road. Imagine if we all jumped into a car! #roadblock
April 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We have been saying this for years. EPRs are poorly configured and implemented in the UK. We also need to move beyond the mega EPR as they are rapidly becoming obsolete
NHS must move EPR use beyond digitising paper, warns report
The NHS risks missing out on the full benefits of EPRs unless a national strategy is put in place, warns think tank.
www.digitalhealth.net
April 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Taxing Jobs or Driving Growth? Unpacking the Chancellor’s National Insurance Hike
Taxing Jobs or Driving Growth? Unpacking the Chancellor’s National Insurance Hike
The UK Chancellor’s recent changes to National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for employers have stirred up a storm of debate. Touted by critics as a “tax on jobs” and defended by government backer…
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April 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Always heartbreaking when you arrive at work early to see families sitting on benches in tears or with worried expressions on their faces. This is the reality of working in hospitals.
April 3, 2025 at 7:35 AM
My 84 year old father-in-law with cancer in Canada just did a 4 hour round trip to see a surgeon only to be told that the MRI imaging would have to be repeated. I have several issues with this. #1 why was the imaging not reviewed before the appointment?
March 22, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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While an anomalous accident forced the sudden closure of this major airport, many may interpret it as indicative of the deteriorating state of UK infrastructure and public services.

#economy #Heathrow #heathrowairport @theguardian.com
March 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Fundamentally the biggest challenge the UK Government faces is that the population expects living standards to be maintained or improved but they voted for the UK economy to be smaller and poorer in 2016.
March 20, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Opinion - The one thing Irish pubs get right and London pubs get wrong - The Standard
March 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This one turned 9 today (pictured here on his first birthday)
March 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM