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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 5d

Zack Polanski saying what every politician should be saying,

"It's problematic to weaponise the synagogue attack to silence protest in this country against the genocide in Gaza"

"These are separate things and we should condemn them both"

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Prof Nisreen Alwan @nisreenalwan.bsky.social · 5d

My heartbreak and horror at the killing and starvation of Gazans does not negate my total support and solidarity with my fellow jewish citizens across the UK against terror. The conflation on display by some politicians and media outlets over the last 24 hours is sickening.

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Michael Munnik @michaelmunnik.bsky.social · 5d

Wow! Great job opp.

Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 6d

Ooh the opportunity to run the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity has come up. £81k. Based at Birmingham City University. Great chance to create positive change
jobs.bcu.ac.uk/en/sites/CX_...

Director of the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity

The Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity (LHC) is seeking a visionary and dynamic Director to lead its mission to improve the diversity of representation and employment across contemporary Briti...

jobs.bcu.ac.uk

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“Rebellious Scots” 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @markrich68.bsky.social · 6d

🇮🇪 What an inspiring story 💪

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 In 1986 Glasgow City Council changed the name of the street where apartheid South Africa had their Consulate, to “NELSON MANDELA PLACE”

As a result, mail posted to the SA Consulate included the name of Nelson Mandela in the address 💪

youtube.com/shorts/O5yK7...

Fruit for thought. Never judge a book by its cover. #comedy #histoty #storytelling #standup

YouTube video by David Nihill

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Kat Smith @profkatsmith.bsky.social · 6d

So heartening to pull into a protest against the genocide in Gaza in Edinburgh Waverley station just now ❤️

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Prof Nisreen Alwan @nisreenalwan.bsky.social · 7d

It’s the responsibility and the duty of anyone with a public platform to keep reminding everybody that civilisations flourish by collaboration not hostility and prejudice. This includes intellectuals who keep to their lanes in generating knowledge. Make no mistake, this is absolutely your lane.

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 11d

Former leader of Reform UK in Wales pleads guilty to bribery charges relating to statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament.

But Reform UK want to get rid of regulators and cut govt spending ... leading to less investigation and enforcement ... more bribery and security threats.

Reform UK’s ex-leader in Wales Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges

Gill admits eight counts of bribery relating to pro-Russia statements made in European parliament and articles

www.theguardian.com

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Julia Lynch @jlynch13.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks to @ldattaro.bsky.social for this lovely write-up of Getting Better.

If this sparks your interest, you can get the book open access here: policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/getting-better

@profkatsmith.bsky.social @profbambra.bsky.social @pennldi.bsky.social @pennaging.bsky.social

Hope for a Healthier World

With a new book, Professor of Political Science Julia Lynch and colleagues offer legislators a roadmap for reducing health inequality.

omnia.sas.upenn.edu

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Hannah Forde @hannahforde.bsky.social · 16d

We're are now accepting applications for an exciting DPhil at the @oxprimarycare.bsky.social, *FUNDED* by the THRIVING Food Futures research hub!
The project is about divisive policies, supervised by me, Dr Rachel Pechey @petescarbs.bsky.social @ashakaur.bsky.social
lnkd.in/eezGaZZ3
Pls share! ✨

Crowd-pleasers or food fights? Exploring UK public support and objection to divisive policies that aim to reduce the environmental harm caused by the food system

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 16d

It would be good if the only political pushback against Nigel Farage's plans to mass deport hundreds of thousands of our neighbours, friends, family and colleagues didn't just come from a handful of backbench MPs and one regional mayor

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Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 16d

As well as the fantasy £234 bn, journalists should also be clear Farage's claims most new migrants don't work, and those who do are on low wages, are entirely false.

In fact, 1.8 million recent migrants are on payrolls (others will be self employed).

migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/co...

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Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 17d

Any journalist quoting this absurd, invented £234 billion number cited by Farage/Reform should make absolutely clear that it has been withdrawn by *its own authors* (the Centre for Policy Studies) after they admitted it contained several major errors (1/3)

Farage pledges to expel hundreds of thousands of migrants
Reform says mass deportation would save £234bn as it warns ‘Boriswave’ of migration will take critical toll on welfare system

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Prof Katherine Schofield 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺 @katherineschof8.bsky.social · 17d

This is not OK

www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...

Reform, with 0.7% of all MPs, featured in 25% of BBC's recent 10pm news bulletins

Astonishingly, a party with 18 times as many MPs as Reform has received one-third less coverage on BBC News at 10.

www.thelondoneconomic.com

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Ben Phillips @benphillips76.bsky.social · 19d

Uplifted to be with these three inspirational leaders today. Inequality is not fate. We can build a more equal world - benefiting everyone.

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Scottish Health Equity Research Unit @scothealtheq.bsky.social · 19d

ICYCMI some insights from our panel discussion at the launch of the new SHERU report out today on how to prevent premature deaths from drugs, alcohol and suicide amongst men in Scotland (a 🧵):

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Louise, Prof/Dr @louiselocock.bsky.social · 19d

Oxford people - tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11.30 there is a gathering at the Holiday Inn Express near the Kassam Stadium to counter anti-refugee protesters.

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Scottish Health Equity Research Unit @scothealtheq.bsky.social · 19d

See coverage of today's report from SHERU on how younger adult men, at risk of deaths from drugs, alcohol and suicide, are a 'policy blindspot':

www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/policy-...

Policy "blind spot" driving Scottish men from poor homes to early grave

Shocking report slates Scottish Government for failing to build for future success with joined-up policies to reverse our nation's shameful record on drugs, alcohol and suicide deaths

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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Scottish Health Equity Research Unit @scothealtheq.bsky.social · 19d

(1/3) At the launch of SHERU's report this morning, we were joined by the Auditor General Stephen Boyle to hear about the work of @auditscotland.bsky.social on how to best deliver on preventative policy in Scotland.

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Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 19d

Thank you to Peter MacMahon for chairing our next session on making economics accessible for the public, with three fantastic editors to discuss. #FAI50

a photo of Mairi Spowage introducing Peter MacMahon, Douglas Fraser of the BBC, Gina Davidson of LBC and Chris Musson of The Scottish Sun.

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Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 19d

"If we don't make these choices, our successors will be faced with an even tougher environment."

Auditor General Stephen Boyle on the need to prioritise effective prevention of health inequalities. #FAI50

a picture of Stephen Boyle, auditor general, talking at our conference

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Fraser of Allander Institute @fraserofallander.org · 19d

SHERU's second annual report is now live. Our attendees got an exclusive look at the findings and recommendations this morning before launch. #FAI50 buff.ly/hog5bHK

a picture of Emma Congreve and Kat Smith presenting the findings of the second annual SHERU report

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Kat Smith @profkatsmith.bsky.social · 19d

Good to see report has already had some media pick up: www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/policy-...

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Kat Smith @profkatsmith.bsky.social · 19d

Report highlights 2 sim sized countries that have managed to reduce substance use (Iceland) & suicide (Ireland). These suggest we need stronger, joined up leadership & resourcing for coherent strategies, clearer govt focus on implementation & more joined up longitudinal data & community insights 3/3

Kat Smith @profkatsmith.bsky.social · 19d

We highlight that men aged 18-44 facing socioeconomic disadvantage are at particularly high risk of these 'deaths of despair' but seem to fall between many support mechanisms. We argue they are an important 'policy blind spot') & too often end up experiencing prison or homelessness 2/3

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Kat Smith @profkatsmith.bsky.social · 19d

New annual report from @scothealtheq.bsky.social just launched - as well as providing an update on key stats + qualitative insights on socioeconomic drivers of health inequalities, report places spotlight on preventable deaths from drugs, alcohol & suicide scothealthequity.org/2025-inequal... 1/3

2025 Inequality Landscape - Scottish Health Equity Research Unit

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