@grannygrumps.bsky.social
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I’ll be on Good Morning Britain around 7 tomorrow to talk about how we must cancel Trump’s state visit!
Watch out for me 😊😎😎😎
Watch out for me 😊😎😎😎
March 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I’ll be on Good Morning Britain around 7 tomorrow to talk about how we must cancel Trump’s state visit!
Watch out for me 😊😎😎😎
Watch out for me 😊😎😎😎
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If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
March 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
Abramovich tax dodge must be probed, HMRC urged.
UK rarely tackles tax abuse by billionaires.
Pandora Papers, Paradise Papers, Bahamas Leaks, HSBC Leaks, LuxLeaks, Panama Papers, Offshore Leaks have led to little action.
Govts chase little people.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK rarely tackles tax abuse by billionaires.
Pandora Papers, Paradise Papers, Bahamas Leaks, HSBC Leaks, LuxLeaks, Panama Papers, Offshore Leaks have led to little action.
Govts chase little people.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Roman Abramovich tax dodge must be probed, HMRC urged
A group of MPs is urging an investigation into £1bn that could be owed by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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This is fantastic news.
‘Groundbreaking’ potential cure for sickle cell in England approved for NHS use
Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients 👏
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Groundbreaking’ potential cure for sickle cell in England approved for NHS use
Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients 👏
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Groundbreaking’ potential cure for sickle cell in England approved for NHS use
Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:23 AM
This is fantastic news.
‘Groundbreaking’ potential cure for sickle cell in England approved for NHS use
Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients 👏
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Groundbreaking’ potential cure for sickle cell in England approved for NHS use
Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients 👏
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
US science is getting trashed.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) in combing through $billions in already awarded grants to find anything that might displease Trump.
Grantees are blocked from accessing funds while the review is ongoing, wreaking havoc across the academic research community.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) in combing through $billions in already awarded grants to find anything that might displease Trump.
Grantees are blocked from accessing funds while the review is ongoing, wreaking havoc across the academic research community.
EXCLUSIVE: NSF starts vetting all grants to comply with Trump’s orders
Grantee accounts remain frozen, while union accuses NSF of ignoring rules governing peer review
www.science.org
January 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Finland’s Left Alliance is countering the far right by rejecting austerity and championing workers’ rights and climate action. @graceblakeley.bsky.social sits down with its leader, Li Andersson, to discuss the lessons for the European left.
How Finland’s Left Is Beating the Far Right
Finland’s Left Alliance is countering the far right by rejecting austerity and championing workers’ rights and climate action. Grace Blakeley sits down with its leader, Li Andersson, to discuss the le...
tribunemag.co.uk
January 31, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Finland’s Left Alliance is countering the far right by rejecting austerity and championing workers’ rights and climate action. @graceblakeley.bsky.social sits down with its leader, Li Andersson, to discuss the lessons for the European left.
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Labour’s plan for growth — with deregulation and corporate-driven projects at its core — runs the risk of deepening inequality and handing over national infrastructure to private profit.
Back to Blackrock
Labour’s plan for growth — with deregulation and corporate-driven projects at its core — runs the risk of deepening inequality and handing over national infrastructure to private profit.
tribunemag.co.uk
January 31, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Labour’s plan for growth — with deregulation and corporate-driven projects at its core — runs the risk of deepening inequality and handing over national infrastructure to private profit.
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Tory legacy.
Children in UK suffering ‘irreversible harm’ due to physiotherapy delays
Families travel 200 miles for NHS physiotherapy services because of delays or a lack of access where they live.
Part of strategy to force people to go private.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Children in UK suffering ‘irreversible harm’ due to physiotherapy delays
Families travel 200 miles for NHS physiotherapy services because of delays or a lack of access where they live.
Part of strategy to force people to go private.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Children in UK suffering ‘irreversible harm’ due to physiotherapy delays
Teenagers face lifelong trauma from untreated chronic pain while children as young as four waiting 18 months, say physiotherapists
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Tory legacy.
Children in UK suffering ‘irreversible harm’ due to physiotherapy delays
Families travel 200 miles for NHS physiotherapy services because of delays or a lack of access where they live.
Part of strategy to force people to go private.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Children in UK suffering ‘irreversible harm’ due to physiotherapy delays
Families travel 200 miles for NHS physiotherapy services because of delays or a lack of access where they live.
Part of strategy to force people to go private.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Hikes in state pension age (SPA) transfer wealth to the rich.
Life expectancy in Blackpool 73.1 yrs for men, 78.9 yrs for women.
Kensington and Chelsea - 83.4 yrs for men, 86.5 yrs for women.
Poor pay, but get pension for a short period. Rich get it for longer.
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/pens...
Life expectancy in Blackpool 73.1 yrs for men, 78.9 yrs for women.
Kensington and Chelsea - 83.4 yrs for men, 86.5 yrs for women.
Poor pay, but get pension for a short period. Rich get it for longer.
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/pens...
Pensioner poverty in the world’s sixth largest economy is a political choice
The hardship inflicted on retirees now will surely visit future retirees unless steps are taken to alleviate misery.
leftfootforward.org
January 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Hikes in state pension age (SPA) transfer wealth to the rich.
Life expectancy in Blackpool 73.1 yrs for men, 78.9 yrs for women.
Kensington and Chelsea - 83.4 yrs for men, 86.5 yrs for women.
Poor pay, but get pension for a short period. Rich get it for longer.
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/pens...
Life expectancy in Blackpool 73.1 yrs for men, 78.9 yrs for women.
Kensington and Chelsea - 83.4 yrs for men, 86.5 yrs for women.
Poor pay, but get pension for a short period. Rich get it for longer.
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/pens...
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I really hope the new government aren’t head-hunting for a senior executive from United Healthcare to take over (that’s what the last NHS England Chief Exec Simon Stevens did before he started his role.) 🚨
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS England chief under fire again as MPs ‘exasperated’ by responses
Health committee criticises Amanda Pritchard’s evidence after scathing report from another Commons committee
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2025 at 7:42 AM
I really hope the new government aren’t head-hunting for a senior executive from United Healthcare to take over (that’s what the last NHS England Chief Exec Simon Stevens did before he started his role.) 🚨
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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With reports having found that Britain is THREE TIMES more likely to arrest climate activists than other countries everyone should watch this shocking film👇
The court’s decision in @libertyhq.bsky.social’s
case is due anytime now
youtu.be/qk5aiRXRuU0?...
The court’s decision in @libertyhq.bsky.social’s
case is due anytime now
youtu.be/qk5aiRXRuU0?...
Labour Government backs Tory power grab by appealing Liberty High court victory
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
January 30, 2025 at 7:44 AM
With reports having found that Britain is THREE TIMES more likely to arrest climate activists than other countries everyone should watch this shocking film👇
The court’s decision in @libertyhq.bsky.social’s
case is due anytime now
youtu.be/qk5aiRXRuU0?...
The court’s decision in @libertyhq.bsky.social’s
case is due anytime now
youtu.be/qk5aiRXRuU0?...
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I don’t make many predictions, but I think they’re about to oust the Chief Exec of NHS England+replace her (probably with someone close to Tony Blair or linked with the private health sector)🚨
My newsletter today covers a new report which is critical of NHS leaders…
jujuliagrace.substack.com
My newsletter today covers a new report which is critical of NHS leaders…
jujuliagrace.substack.com
Call To Action | Dr Julia Grace Patterson💙 | Substack
I am very concerned about what UK politicians are doing to the NHS, and so I have decided to write about it! This is my personal newsletter, sharing my perspectives +important info about the NHS and m...
jujuliagrace.substack.com
January 30, 2025 at 9:41 AM
I don’t make many predictions, but I think they’re about to oust the Chief Exec of NHS England+replace her (probably with someone close to Tony Blair or linked with the private health sector)🚨
My newsletter today covers a new report which is critical of NHS leaders…
jujuliagrace.substack.com
My newsletter today covers a new report which is critical of NHS leaders…
jujuliagrace.substack.com
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Enforcing discrimination and hate through economic coercion. Despicable.
January 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Enforcing discrimination and hate through economic coercion. Despicable.
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We hope to continue+publish our important research into the financial links between MPs and the private health sector🚨+other important projects. We’re just £1750 away from our crowdfund goal! Please help us hit the goal today🤞 Can we do this? I’ll count us down!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-conti...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-conti...
January 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We hope to continue+publish our important research into the financial links between MPs and the private health sector🚨+other important projects. We’re just £1750 away from our crowdfund goal! Please help us hit the goal today🤞 Can we do this? I’ll count us down!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-conti...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-conti...
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US healthcare is off the rails.
“The parents of a 22-year-old Wisconsin man who died after an asthma attack have filed a lawsuit against Walgreens and UnitedHealth Group’s pharmacy benefit manager after they said the price for his medication suddenly rose from $66 to $539.”
“The parents of a 22-year-old Wisconsin man who died after an asthma attack have filed a lawsuit against Walgreens and UnitedHealth Group’s pharmacy benefit manager after they said the price for his medication suddenly rose from $66 to $539.”
22-Year-Old With Chronic Asthma Died After Inhaler Price Went From $66 to $539: Lawsuit
Cole Schmidtknecht's parents are now suing Walgreens and pharmacy benefit manager OptumRx.
www.huffpost.com
January 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
US healthcare is off the rails.
“The parents of a 22-year-old Wisconsin man who died after an asthma attack have filed a lawsuit against Walgreens and UnitedHealth Group’s pharmacy benefit manager after they said the price for his medication suddenly rose from $66 to $539.”
“The parents of a 22-year-old Wisconsin man who died after an asthma attack have filed a lawsuit against Walgreens and UnitedHealth Group’s pharmacy benefit manager after they said the price for his medication suddenly rose from $66 to $539.”
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I missed this entirely:
The FAA Administrator criticized Space X’s safety record and threatened fines.
Musk demanded he resign.
He did.
On January 20th.
www.thedailybeast.com/faa-chief-mi...
The FAA Administrator criticized Space X’s safety record and threatened fines.
Musk demanded he resign.
He did.
On January 20th.
www.thedailybeast.com/faa-chief-mi...
FAA Chief Quit on Jan. 20 After Elon Musk Told Him to Resign
Michael Whitaker had only been in the role for a year but the SpaceX chief accused him of “harassment.”
www.thedailybeast.com
January 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I missed this entirely:
The FAA Administrator criticized Space X’s safety record and threatened fines.
Musk demanded he resign.
He did.
On January 20th.
www.thedailybeast.com/faa-chief-mi...
The FAA Administrator criticized Space X’s safety record and threatened fines.
Musk demanded he resign.
He did.
On January 20th.
www.thedailybeast.com/faa-chief-mi...
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Excellent article. Quintessential example of how fear mongering works by spreading misinformation.
🔴How Right-Wing Media Spread the False Claim That One in Twelve Londoners Are ‘Illegal Migrants’
There is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, in order to push for Trump-style mass deportations, argues @zoejardiniere.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/30/h...
There is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, in order to push for Trump-style mass deportations, argues @zoejardiniere.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/30/h...
How Right-Wing Media Spread the False Claim That One in Twelve Londoners Are 'Illegal Migrants'
There is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, in order to push for Trump-style mass deportations, argues Zoe Gardner
bylinetimes.com
January 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Excellent article. Quintessential example of how fear mongering works by spreading misinformation.
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🔴How Right-Wing Media Spread the False Claim That One in Twelve Londoners Are ‘Illegal Migrants’
There is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, in order to push for Trump-style mass deportations, argues @zoejardiniere.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/30/h...
There is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, in order to push for Trump-style mass deportations, argues @zoejardiniere.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/30/h...
How Right-Wing Media Spread the False Claim That One in Twelve Londoners Are 'Illegal Migrants'
There is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, in order to push for Trump-style mass deportations, argues Zoe Gardner
bylinetimes.com
January 30, 2025 at 9:55 AM
🔴How Right-Wing Media Spread the False Claim That One in Twelve Londoners Are ‘Illegal Migrants’
There is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, in order to push for Trump-style mass deportations, argues @zoejardiniere.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/30/h...
There is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, in order to push for Trump-style mass deportations, argues @zoejardiniere.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/01/30/h...
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Faced with protests, Poland cut retirement age -65 for men, 60 for women.
France reconsidering plan to hike retirement age from 62 to 64 by 2030.
UK state pension age set to increase from 66 to 67.
Rich retire whenever they want, poor work until they drop.
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/pens...
France reconsidering plan to hike retirement age from 62 to 64 by 2030.
UK state pension age set to increase from 66 to 67.
Rich retire whenever they want, poor work until they drop.
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/pens...
Pensioner poverty in the world’s sixth largest economy is a political choice
The hardship inflicted on retirees now will surely visit future retirees unless steps are taken to alleviate misery.
leftfootforward.org
January 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Faced with protests, Poland cut retirement age -65 for men, 60 for women.
France reconsidering plan to hike retirement age from 62 to 64 by 2030.
UK state pension age set to increase from 66 to 67.
Rich retire whenever they want, poor work until they drop.
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/pens...
France reconsidering plan to hike retirement age from 62 to 64 by 2030.
UK state pension age set to increase from 66 to 67.
Rich retire whenever they want, poor work until they drop.
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/pens...
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And the gulf is growing wider.
January 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
And the gulf is growing wider.
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If thou fucketh around, thou shalt find out.
Trump Supporters Are Freaking Out After Donald Freezes Their Federal Aid
FAFO.
www.thegodpodcast.com
January 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
If thou fucketh around, thou shalt find out.
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One man, who can definitely afford to pay it, owes HMRC £1,000,000,000
Yet the government want you to think it's the poor on benefits who are to blame...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Yet the government want you to think it's the poor on benefits who are to blame...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Roman Abramovich may owe HMRC £1bn for unpaid taxes, analysis shows
Exclusive: Leaked papers suggest billionaire’s overseas firms should have paid UK tax on profits from hedge funds
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
One man, who can definitely afford to pay it, owes HMRC £1,000,000,000
Yet the government want you to think it's the poor on benefits who are to blame...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Yet the government want you to think it's the poor on benefits who are to blame...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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Morning all 🌄
If you believe in a better fairer world,
If you believe in saving the planet,
If you believe in free high quality healthcare for all,
If you believe in democracy,
If you believe we don't need billionaires,
If you are willing to fight for a better tomorrow,
Give me a follow!
If you believe in a better fairer world,
If you believe in saving the planet,
If you believe in free high quality healthcare for all,
If you believe in democracy,
If you believe we don't need billionaires,
If you are willing to fight for a better tomorrow,
Give me a follow!
January 29, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Morning all 🌄
If you believe in a better fairer world,
If you believe in saving the planet,
If you believe in free high quality healthcare for all,
If you believe in democracy,
If you believe we don't need billionaires,
If you are willing to fight for a better tomorrow,
Give me a follow!
If you believe in a better fairer world,
If you believe in saving the planet,
If you believe in free high quality healthcare for all,
If you believe in democracy,
If you believe we don't need billionaires,
If you are willing to fight for a better tomorrow,
Give me a follow!