I sat down with the Prime Minister and asked him if he’s been doing enough to counter the shocking rise of the far right in this country. It may have taken too long, but it’s good to hear him speaking like this now. www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

We must reject the imported theatre of division, and renew a politics of attentiveness, hospitality, and care in our own communities.

If ever there was a time not to normalize Trump’s authoritarian fever dreams, this is it. This should be impeachable. ‘War ravaged’ Portland? He’s insane - & insanely power hungry. The script is set - call an imaginary group a terror group and then send in the troops.

Last week we marked 5 years of Care Opinion in Northern Ireland. Every Trust shared how they’re using stories to improve care. We celebrated what listening can make possible — and where it can take us next. Here’s a reflection on the day from our CEO: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/13...

@england.nhs.uk - looking to improve how we hear from patients? Have a look at this...

This person shared how @scotambservice.bsky.social performed over an hour of resuscitation to save their life after a cardiac arrest. They are now recovering well and have expressed deep gratitude for the team’s skill, persistence & compassion. Read the full story👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/1392806

After years of making the running on immigration, Farage may this week have handed the initiative back to his opponents'. @robfordmancs.bsky.social for @ukandeu.bsky.social on the unpopularity of Reform's proposals on ILR ukandeu.ac.uk/reforms-radi...

"The political logic of treating migrants as permanent second-class citizens is not clear." @robfordmancs.bsky.social shows making it harder for migrants working and paying taxes to settle here is *incredibly* unpopular. Also applies to Labour/Tory proposals! (1/2) ukandeu.ac.uk/reforms-radi...

Interesting thread. Christina is quite right about the MHRA, which is in law simply an agency of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with no separate legal personality.

NYT accurate here

Again, the *obvious* weakness Reform has is combining its first ~10%, who are much more conspiracy adjacent, with wider mainstream appeal. This is a wedge both Labour and Tories should be kicking. Remember how much Ref. floundered under Tice when they became the party of Covid-skepticism?

🆕The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital was one of the pilot sites chosen to test and roll out Martha’s Rule in its first year. This blog outlines the hospital's efforts over the past year to integrate Martha’s Rule into everyday clinical practice. www.pslhub.org/learn/improv...

Ed Davey made a confident speech: there is a great deal of strategic logic in a liberal challenge to Nigel Farage is offering Britain the chaos and cruelty of Donald Trump's America, and in taking a strong stand that Elon Musk should not be above the rule of law www.libdems.org.uk/news/article...

Is it really *that hard* to say that it is totally morally wrong to say to people who have come here legally, worked, paid taxes, built their lives here, contributed to Britain, that they have to fuck off now, rather than "unfunded".

Reform are now coming after people with permanent residency. It'll be citizens next. No one is safe from authoritarian governments.

We’re very happy to be name-checked alongside lots of pioneering new local news outlets by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social

Fascinating data. There are three things here that really matter to people, and they think matter to everyone: Healthcare Economy Prices There is ONE thing that they assume matters to everyone, because it dominates so much of the narrative, but it is NOT affecting them personally: Immigration

Proud to have taken part.

Trump has dragged the US to the abyss and Nigel Farage would do the same to Britain. Here’s how to stop him

“As a disabled woman, I have come to see that it is possible to have a body that is unruly, broken, bruised and to actually be OK. To be bloody spectacular.” Great intro by @francesryan.bsky.social to this year's #PatientExperience in England report. Get your copy here: pexlib.net?249086

Reminder: The existence of these in most Scottish supermarkets and corner shops is proof that anyone shilling for the notion that multiculturalism can't work on this island is a charlatan

Since the beginning of his second term as US president,, Donald Trump has used tactics reminiscent of the 1950s to stifle critical voices. Over the last week, the threats have intensified. on.ft.com/46fgXPm

🦊 I’ve decided it’s past time I start describing “artificial intelligence” as a failed technology, and I’d like you to join me. ethanmarcotte.com/wrote/agains...

Have Labour still not cottoned on to the fact that higher education is associated with greater likelihood of becoming a progressive voter?

“Trump’s anti-solar crusade may end up calling to mind the Eagles’ best-known hit, “Hotel California”. He can check out any time he likes, but he can never leave.” The Economist. Cheap, reliable and profitable renewable energy is unstoppable. Follow the money.

Trump Spends Entire U.K. Trip Trying To Figure Out Where He Knows Prince Andrew From

We’d like to share a service user's story of living with RA and the care they’ve received from RDUH NHS FT. Their experience is a reminder of the challenges people face with this condition and the importance of support, and compassion. #RheumatoidArthritisAwarenessWeek www.careopinion.org.uk/1389778

Join us for our Autumn Conference on Thursday 23rd October (9am–12:30pm, online & free). 💬 Hear how stories are shaping better care 💬 Learn from the latest research 💬 Connect with colleagues, share ideas, and shape the future of care 👉 Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4feed0...

💬🗨️ How can hospices & palliative care services ask for and use feedback in such a sensitive setting? In our recent webinar, services from across the UK explored this by sharing stories, challenges & ideas on making @careopinion.org.uk work in palliative care: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/12...

Timeline cleanse

The Washington Post now has no Black Opinion columnists - none - at a time when white nationalism is ascendant in our nation. I am grateful to Karen for the truth and fearlessness her work has always shown. Keep shining that light, my friend.

Another reporter fired JUST FOR ACCURATELY REPORTING WHAT CHARLIE KIRK SAID. They want that guy elevated to sainthood not because of what he did but DESPITE it. This shit is as fixed as wrestling.

Stop using X. Ask all LD MPs not to use it. It just doesn’t make sense to condemn someone through profiteering him.

This would be a good time to donate (or increase your donation) to hopenothate.org.uk

There is so much sanewashing of both Musk and Trump in the media. Our reporting tradition just doesn’t have a way of describing that the world’s richest man did a live video link with a convicted football hooligan and called for mass violence and insurrection. So it’s easier just to say nothing.

There is little or no evidence of any significant rise in support for Tommy Robinson during the last 10-15 years. The 4% strongly supportive within the 1/10 who approve are also steady. 4% is a large target niche (2 million people) from whom to raise money and to bring 50-100k out marching

The scenes on our streets are shameful consequences of decades of austerity - government after government fanning the flames of anti migration instead of tackling inequality. We can & must make different choices. Solidarity to all communities under attack. We stand together.

"…and Magda Goebbels made a great strudel.”

When Ted Heath sacked Enoch Powell he was acting in the face of a majority in favour. Harold Wilson backed him up and called the speech “evil”. Long past time for Keir and Kemi to do the same.

Our democracy is too precious to be a plaything for foreign tech barons. Elon Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.

Some examples...

They are not even that close to Conservative voters on a lot of issues!

This is untrue on most major issues (though the media eıite don't know this). It is untrue on immigration in particular. Untrue on climate, on Trump, on human rights, on inciting racism. And much else

Farage under pressure to explain tax arrangements in Clacton house purchase www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news...

Questions about who funded Farage constituency home purchase www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Featured on the hub today, a new report from the Patient Safety Commissioner for England (@pscommissioner.bsky.social) looking back at the work undertaken in her first three year term in office. www.pslhub.org/learn/leader... #patientsafety

Those confidence intervals in full!

Every year on September 9th, here in the UK we celebrate Emergency Services day. Today we share this story of praise and gratitude to members of those services 👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/1388704

Which reminds me, it's that time of year again for National Trust members to vote. The easiest way is to use the 'quick vote' to keep out the traditionalist 'Restore Trust' candidates. secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/nt25/... 1/2

Wow. New NBC poll finds 78% support vaccines, including 72% of independents and 67% of Republicans. As I keep trying to argue, Democrats should polarize the shit out of the vaccine/public health debate. Make people take sides. It will split Republicans and MAGA. See this: