Absolutely right from Streeting. But then government/Mahmood need to make crystal clear this applies to people who have arrived since 2021 and are working in NHS/care right now -and that government is not going to change the rules and leave them at the mercy of a future Reform/Conservative govt

Very pleased with my training in September: I've done 250km on foot, 200km running and 50km of hiking, with 6500m of climbing in the month. I'll be taking it easier this week, with the Long Mynd Hike coming on Saturday. Lots of stretching, some Pilates, and some gym work. 🏋️‍♂️ 💪

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...

At the Reform UK party conference, Dr Aseem Malhotra made the incorrect claim that Covid vaccines are unsafe. We emailed, asking him to correct the record. (1/2)

It's nearly 3 years since we moved into the new Royal Liverpool Hospital. We wrote up our experience of moving the Critical Care unit & the lessons we learnt from it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

The vacuum at highest levels in talking about this dark turn in British life over the last few months HAS to end.

Farage wanting to kick people out of the country because they migrated here made me angry and made me think about which best of British people and things wouldn't have happened were it not for the brilliance of immigration to the UK.

Another beautiful day in the Lakes. We did a 10 mile loop round Great Langdale, summiting on Loft Crag, Pike O Stickle, Harrison Stickle, Pavey Ark, Thunacor Knott, High Raise, Tarn Crag and Blea Rigg. Had a nice swim in Easedale Tarn as well!

Today's hike was a bit longer than planned, but had to take advantage of the great weather. Walked up Rossett Pike, Allen Crag, Great End & Esk Pike, about 12 miles in all. I've been up all but Allen Crag before.

Little walk up Lingmoor this afternoon and then a swim in Blea Tarn. That is Wainwright no. 114..

I have rarely seen such unadulterated bollocks. I loved Twitter, it was so important for my job. Then a mad megalomaniac took it over and made it so no one would see my posts unless I paid him money - and even if I did that I would be submerged in nazi hate. But yeah this is our fault.

Two weeks to go until I run the Long Mynd Hike. 50 miles around Church Stretton, heading over to Stiperstones and a few other lumpy bits. I ran a recce of the middle section, which was useful as there are a lot of route choices! Starts at 1pm, so a good chunk will be done in darkness.

Written by a doctor at St Thomas' Hospital, London after the Tommy Robinson march on 13/9.

IDF sniper from Chicago who says he killed Gazan teenager just for trying to retrieve his brother's corpse: “They’re thinking, ‘Oh I don’t think [I’ll get shot] because I’m wearing civilian clothes and I am not carrying a weapon' and all that, but they were wrong. That’s what you have snipers for.”

He's EXTREMELY tetchy.

Thanks for the many shares and warm responses to this piece today. I think we need to hear more from asylum seekers to counter the myths and lies being deliberately spread about them

The doctor quoted by Dr Aseem Malhotra in his speech today was listed in 2020 as having a financial interest in a rival Covid vaccine and company.

Excited to get this email. Just need to sort out what I'm doing on Friday...

Liver disease mortality rates in the UK have increased at least four-fold since 1970. But within England, there's a stark regional divide. Our chart of the week shows rates of preventable mortality are disproportionately higher in the north than the south. Read the full analysis: buff.ly/P75EM3G

ask Nigel about #FarageTax Farage put his Clacton house in to his girlfriend Laure's name, avoiding tens of thousands of pounds like Rayner. But he won’t tell you that.

30 years ago today since my friend, Julia Wickenden, was hit by a speeding driver on Lawrence Road & killed 100m from her flat. She had been cycling home from a friend's.

9 CDC Directors going back to 1977 speak out. What RFK Jr has done to our nation’s public health system "should alarm every American." It "is unlike anything we have ever seen at the agency, and unlike anything our country has ever experienced." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...

They have done it! 96 miles in mostly rubbish weather.

Spending the last few days of summer on the Llyn Peninsula. Had a quick swim this morning before the rain started.

I'm taking part in the Long Mynd Hike in October. Has anyone participated in it who can let me know what sort of food is available at the checkpoints? Thanks

West Highland Way update: They reached the Bridge of Orchy before the rain arrived. Well over halfway, with about 35 miles to go. A couple of blisters so far, but less midges than expected. Apparently the mac & cheese in Tyndrum was fantastic (and it looks very)..

As requested by @drlygo.bsky.social, some pictures of the West Highland Way adventure. Making good progress up the far shore of Loch Lomond, & they have made it to Inverarnan. Got the tent up before it rained & now sheltering in a nearby pub. Lots of food photos but you don't want to see those!

Oops… I got carried away #EndDuchenne www.justgiving.com/page/nicki-l...

My two youngest are starting their intrepid adventure on the West Highland Way hike. 96 miles to Fort William. Their backpacks are very heavy with all the camping kit. I'm hoping they don't get too much rain in the next few days!

Refugee support organisations have been forced to install safe rooms in their premises, relocate to less visible sites and in some cases close their offices in response to the threat of far-right violence. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... #r4today

🚨An important reminder of the trauma faced by asylum seekers. Not just in fleeing persecution abroad. Not just in the perilous and desperate journey to these shores. But by the hatred and vitriol put on them by the right wing in this country for callous political gain.

ANCHORAGE…

Congratulations to the middle child who got 2 A*s, 1 A, and a B in their A levels. Off to Sheffield University in September to study Civil engineering.

When we travel somewhere in the van, we try to get a sticker for the fridge to keep tabs on where we've visited. There's not much space now! This month, we went to Bilbao, the Picos de Europa & the delightfully named Poo beach. #vanlife #Bilbao

DOING GOD'S WORK – THIS JUST IN

💊The NHS is battling "medieval" levels of untreated illness in some of Britain's poorest communities – at a cost to the health service of about £50bn a year, or the same as the defence budget. My big read from Barrow, Blackpool, Burnley and Blackburn: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

I went to the Cabin Club when I was a student, although mainly spent time in the Razz, and vaguely remember Coconut Grove & The Grafton. #Liverpool #LostNightclubs. Shame there's no mention of the Mardi Gras club.

Quite a bold move to do this just before playing Glastonbury

Federal immigration agents in riot gear squared off with hundreds of protesters for a second consecutive day on Saturday in Los Angeles County, filling streets with tear gas and smoke. nyti.ms/4kUON0y

HOUSING THE HOMELESS SAVES MONEY: “a study showed the savings in emergency healthcare, social services and the justice system totalled as much as €15,000 a year for every homeless person in properly supported housing.” It works, helps people AND it saves money.

Delighted to be appointed as the Divisional Medical Director for Medicine at Broadgreen Hospital, (part of University of Liverpool Hospitals Group). We have dermatology, rheumatology, allergy, geriatrics & rehab services. We aim to develop our rehab, dermatology & frailty services further.

I wrote for @theguardian.com about how this week's events have highlighted the best and worst of humanity - from heroic and generous acts, to social media bile. But mainly I am just proud of how this city has come together once again.

Some of us have been saying this before it was cool…

Enjoying Wolf Alice, Blossoms and (surprise!) Ed Sheeran in Sefton Park Radio 1 Big Weekend.

We are not islands. We are not strangers.

Thank you @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social for this poem in @theguardian.com. I work with amazing people from all over the world. Spain, Ireland, Philippines, India, Iraq, Syria, Poland and many other countries. Labour's language around immigration is so disappointing.

Recognising and depowering toxic leaders The NHS is hopeless at identifying and dealing with toxic leaders, but this is a core skill of a good manager. Even with dealing with toxic people further up the food chain. A brief guide: 1/18

A beautiful piece of floristry - a human face composed of flowers, Belgravia, London. In preparation for Chelsea Flower Show.

How I imagine Sweden is feeling after not winning Eurovision. I play a melancholic version of its entry Bara Bada Bastu.