Over the summer some very important public health program leaders shared their struggles in keeping their work going since the #usaid cuts Here’s an article about it, please share to increase awareness & motivate political action “Decades of progress - undone” www.ips-journal.eu/topics/democ...

Yesterday in Parliament I said that the government should leave X.

Sometimes, I get a sudden sense of loss for people I hardly knew, who seemed like they made the world a little brighter while they were here. Currently thinking of Paul Woodgate, who always seemed so supportive of social research on health & of ECRs at Wellcome Trust – share.google/DxW8s5esZeHx...

And if we think it’s bad now, imagine what it could look like, say, two months from a U.K. general election? Could imagine huge sums in US far right cash flooding in, much of what would only be declared after the election (our electoral rules really are a jape)

The health inequalities agenda is "tired and risks having run out of road" - not my words, the words of a senior health policymaker in the Scottish Government. But other SG policymakers told me health inequalities were a "huge priority" - so what's going on? A thread... 1/

Really helpful resources here for thinking about decisions and tradeoffs for policy-relevant modelling.

I’m at #EACS2025 partly to talk about the Ask Us Europe study, by SHARE Research. We’re seeking to understand more about the interactions between people with HIV and their healthcare providers about new medications. If you’re HIV+, on treatment and in Europe you can take part here: bit.ly/4oqzvCG

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"

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.

Wow! Great job opp.

🇮🇪 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...

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

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.

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.

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

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! ✨

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

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...

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)

This is not OK www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...

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

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 🧵):

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.

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-...

(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.

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

"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

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

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

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

1/7 This morning we launched our 2025 Inequality Landscape report at the Fraser of Allander Institute 50th Anniversary conference #FAI50

Our special guest revealed! Welcome John Swinney, First Minister, to the conference. #FAI50

We're at the Fraser of Allander 50th conference today talking about our work on Strengthening Policy Implementation.

'Britain’s political class... needs to stop “chasing whatever’s trending on Twitter” and start governing with substance' - Very good read on the spread of disinformation via social media from @petergeoghegan.bsky.social

🏡 Our new report: what role can Scottish housing policy play in reducing health inequalities? See here: scothealthequity.org/raising-the-...

Powerful read: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

My 11 poetry workshops here have had 280k views. They're free to use in any way you want, with children, for yourselves, in classroom, at home, however you want. www.youtube.com/c/MichaelRos...

I have a new op-ed out 'Celebrate Adolescence's Emmy win - but don't forget the message at its core' @lbc.co.uk www.lbc.co.uk/article/cele...

Bear with me, I anticipate your disagreement. There is a clear pattern to the advice given to those who want to press back against rising racism. What it boils down to is that if you point out that racism is often being dressed up as “legitimate concerns” you will alienate people. /1

👀 Eyes on 2026! Join Professor Sir John Curtice for a sneak peek at the next Scottish election, the latest polling insights, and your chance to ask the questions that matter. 2:30pm on Friday 19th September #FAI50 buff.ly/R37Qwm7

This is abysmal

There is a serious failure in UK govt, politics & media to take sufficiently seriously what Musk said & meant with "fight back or die" = Violence (interethnic civil war) is inevitable so pre-emptive violence - vs migrants, minorities & political opponents - is necessary to avoid existential erasure

Today people went around my neighborhood in north east London spray painting St George’s crosses onto people’s homes. Many of these houses have non British people living in them. This is getting very dark, very quick.

As Chair, here is our cross-party joint statement from the Parliamentary Black Caucus, regarding the rising threat of racism and violence from the far-right.👇🏾

Taking a moment out of anger & despair to value fab family & friends. Partner saw I was struggling & stepped in; friend took our daughter kayaking; D's bestie & mum dropped off homemade food. In this mix are Muslim/Christian/Jewish/Pakistani/Nigerian/Irish roots—this is the multicultural Britain I ❤️

Paid a visit to the London arms fair today... Found a component for cluster munitions, banned under international law, on full display. Confirmed by staff, and removed swiftly by event organisers. But what else remains? These vile weapons should never be peddled in the UK.

This is like something out of the deepest darkest depths of British nineteenth century capitalism. ASDA workers indirectly helping to pay the rents the company now has to pay on the warehouses it used to own itself, through high interest payday lending: www.theguardian.com/business/202...

The silence is deafening. A lot of people are feeling anxious and scared tonight. For their loved ones. For themselves. For their community. For their country. For our country. Those who lead us must use their voices, unequivocally, now.

That feeling of desperately wanting your elected government to loudly call out racism & far right violent extremists... And nothing. Labour so afraid to lose power, it has forgotten both how to use it & that with power comes responsibility. As America gets ever darker, too little light here.

Many Labour MPs will have been active in fighting the far right for their whole lives. Number 10's unwillingness to condemn racism and extremism will not help the PM's shaky position.