Grace Hurford PhD
@ghurford.bsky.social
mountaineer, chutney/ cake maker, based in UK Lake District.❤️EU ; trying to be 💚; v lecturer in health policy leadership/MBA dissertation sup RKCollege Zurich.😷 masking until we get st vaccines. #LongCovidAdvocacy https://www.mef.org.uk/about/committee
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When the racist meme becomes national policy
January 17, 2026 at 4:53 AM
When the racist meme becomes national policy
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The changing of the plan 2 rates was borderline illegal usury. How was it right to change them for people who have already taken out the loans?
January 17, 2026 at 12:47 PM
The changing of the plan 2 rates was borderline illegal usury. How was it right to change them for people who have already taken out the loans?
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Please let’s see change brought forward.
You describe a trap that prevents social mobility and increases inequality.
We may not get perfection but what can we do now or soon?
Interest rates? It is government debt charged at consumer prices.
Something to help!
You describe a trap that prevents social mobility and increases inequality.
We may not get perfection but what can we do now or soon?
Interest rates? It is government debt charged at consumer prices.
Something to help!
January 17, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Please let’s see change brought forward.
You describe a trap that prevents social mobility and increases inequality.
We may not get perfection but what can we do now or soon?
Interest rates? It is government debt charged at consumer prices.
Something to help!
You describe a trap that prevents social mobility and increases inequality.
We may not get perfection but what can we do now or soon?
Interest rates? It is government debt charged at consumer prices.
Something to help!
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The interest rates are particularly harsh. I graduated 8 years ago and each month I'm still paying off less than it accrues in interest.
Meanwhile peers with wealthier parents a) didn't need maintenance loans and b) may have paid up front, so now they take home hundreds of pounds more each month.
Meanwhile peers with wealthier parents a) didn't need maintenance loans and b) may have paid up front, so now they take home hundreds of pounds more each month.
January 15, 2026 at 3:07 PM
The interest rates are particularly harsh. I graduated 8 years ago and each month I'm still paying off less than it accrues in interest.
Meanwhile peers with wealthier parents a) didn't need maintenance loans and b) may have paid up front, so now they take home hundreds of pounds more each month.
Meanwhile peers with wealthier parents a) didn't need maintenance loans and b) may have paid up front, so now they take home hundreds of pounds more each month.
I know a sizeable cohort who are job sharing/ pt to avoid threshold and improve their quality of life. Those interest rates are extortionate aren’t they compared to what was original policy?
January 17, 2026 at 1:05 PM
I know a sizeable cohort who are job sharing/ pt to avoid threshold and improve their quality of life. Those interest rates are extortionate aren’t they compared to what was original policy?
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'..highlights the urgent need for long-term immune monitoring after SARS-CoV-2 exposure. Persistent T-cell reductions, particularly in CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, raise concerns about *chronic immune dysfunction even in nonhospitalized individuals*'.
*my emphasis.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
*my emphasis.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Persistent attenuation of lymphocyte subsets after mass SARS-CoV-2 infection
Growing evidence suggests that lymphocyte subsets are declined in COVID-19 patients, but it is unclear if these alterations persist after widespread e…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:41 AM
'..highlights the urgent need for long-term immune monitoring after SARS-CoV-2 exposure. Persistent T-cell reductions, particularly in CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, raise concerns about *chronic immune dysfunction even in nonhospitalized individuals*'.
*my emphasis.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
*my emphasis.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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@gilesyb.bsky.social this is what the inflection point looks like - chinas emissions will be tanking very soon e360.yale.edu/digest/china...
Photos Capture the Breathtaking Scale of China's Wind and Solar Buildout
e360.yale.edu
January 16, 2026 at 8:31 PM
@gilesyb.bsky.social this is what the inflection point looks like - chinas emissions will be tanking very soon e360.yale.edu/digest/china...
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You're paying for this.
Trump's Big Ugly Bill gave BILLIONS to ICE and giant corporations—using money meant to lower your health care costs.
Instead of helping your mom get cancer treatment, your tax dollars are being used to terrorize communities.
Trump's Big Ugly Bill gave BILLIONS to ICE and giant corporations—using money meant to lower your health care costs.
Instead of helping your mom get cancer treatment, your tax dollars are being used to terrorize communities.
CNN airs a compilation of escalating ICE aggression towards peaceful protesters.
January 16, 2026 at 9:52 PM
You're paying for this.
Trump's Big Ugly Bill gave BILLIONS to ICE and giant corporations—using money meant to lower your health care costs.
Instead of helping your mom get cancer treatment, your tax dollars are being used to terrorize communities.
Trump's Big Ugly Bill gave BILLIONS to ICE and giant corporations—using money meant to lower your health care costs.
Instead of helping your mom get cancer treatment, your tax dollars are being used to terrorize communities.
Hmm the right will devour and destroy anything and everything now the mask has been ripped off in USA. There’s so much money to be siphoned off in failing states.
“There is no longer only a liberal case for a unified continent, but one that is more about strength in numbers against external predators.”
I don’t think these are mutually exclusive at all.
I don’t think these are mutually exclusive at all.
The right will want a United States of Europe
Conservatives will come to see a unified continent as the only defence against America and China
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January 17, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Hmm the right will devour and destroy anything and everything now the mask has been ripped off in USA. There’s so much money to be siphoned off in failing states.
Hmm MAGA eh?
367,460 US properties faced #foreclosure filings in 2025, an increase of 14% over the previous year. #housing #realestate #EconSky
www.dailymail.co.uk/real-estate/...
www.dailymail.co.uk/real-estate/...
Banks seize 367,000 homes as housing pain spreads across America
The past year was difficult for homeowners - but experts warn that 2026 could be even more challenging.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Hmm MAGA eh?
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🚨BREAKING: Parliament is going to debate the petition Calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy on 9 February.
This is why it’s so important👇
youtu.be/Cnl8MNhwEY0?...
This is why it’s so important👇
youtu.be/Cnl8MNhwEY0?...
Petition calling for a full, public inquiry into RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE IN UK DEMOCRACY hits threshold
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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January 17, 2026 at 8:06 AM
🚨BREAKING: Parliament is going to debate the petition Calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy on 9 February.
This is why it’s so important👇
youtu.be/Cnl8MNhwEY0?...
This is why it’s so important👇
youtu.be/Cnl8MNhwEY0?...
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I didn't write about the fundraising in this piece, but I am raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust in memory of my cousin Winnie, who died so very young. Donations are very welcome and I'm so grateful to everyone who's contributed already. www.justgiving.com/page/tim-har...
Running the London Marathon in memory of Winnie
Help Tim Harford raise money to support Teenage Cancer Trust
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January 17, 2026 at 8:08 AM
I didn't write about the fundraising in this piece, but I am raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust in memory of my cousin Winnie, who died so very young. Donations are very welcome and I'm so grateful to everyone who's contributed already. www.justgiving.com/page/tim-har...
You can’t double dip with tariff threats - 🙄
Trump threatens tariffs on allies over opposition to Greenland plan ft.trib.al/RmMl0Kq
Trump threatens tariffs on allies over opposition to Greenland plan
US president redoubles his demands for the territory two days after countries agreed on setting up high-level working group
ft.trib.al
January 16, 2026 at 7:37 PM
You can’t double dip with tariff threats - 🙄
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Is administration is full of ignorant liars.
January 16, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Is administration is full of ignorant liars.
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Q: Why does Trump keep talking about canceling the election?
LEAVITT: He's speaking facetiously
LEAVITT: He's speaking facetiously
January 15, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Q: Why does Trump keep talking about canceling the election?
LEAVITT: He's speaking facetiously
LEAVITT: He's speaking facetiously
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Russian Vladislav Baumgertner, former CEO of fertilizer giant Uralkali, has reportedly died under unclear circumstances in Cyprus.
January 15, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Russian Vladislav Baumgertner, former CEO of fertilizer giant Uralkali, has reportedly died under unclear circumstances in Cyprus.
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hexachloroethane, saving you a click.
extremely toxic, so much so the military stopped using it because the damage is too extreme.
this isn't a crowd control agent, this is a literal chemical weapon.
extremely toxic, so much so the military stopped using it because the damage is too extreme.
this isn't a crowd control agent, this is a literal chemical weapon.
January 15, 2026 at 4:43 AM
hexachloroethane, saving you a click.
extremely toxic, so much so the military stopped using it because the damage is too extreme.
this isn't a crowd control agent, this is a literal chemical weapon.
extremely toxic, so much so the military stopped using it because the damage is too extreme.
this isn't a crowd control agent, this is a literal chemical weapon.
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I am with Macron on this. We need to ween ourselves off the USA as far as is practically possible. They are not an ally anymore and we need to develop our own capabilities as far as possible.
President Emmanuel Macron:
“Where Ukraine was eminently dependent on American intelligence capabilities by an overwhelming majority a year ago, today two-thirds are provided by France. Two-thirds.”
“Where Ukraine was eminently dependent on American intelligence capabilities by an overwhelming majority a year ago, today two-thirds are provided by France. Two-thirds.”
January 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
I am with Macron on this. We need to ween ourselves off the USA as far as is practically possible. They are not an ally anymore and we need to develop our own capabilities as far as possible.
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.@PabloReports: Stephen Miller seems to be operating sort of as a shadow president at this point. Is there any legal liability he could face at the end of this presidency?
Ryan: There’s going to be legal—and I think criminal—liability for multiple members.. certainly Stephen Miller.
Ryan: There’s going to be legal—and I think criminal—liability for multiple members.. certainly Stephen Miller.
January 15, 2026 at 5:13 PM
.@PabloReports: Stephen Miller seems to be operating sort of as a shadow president at this point. Is there any legal liability he could face at the end of this presidency?
Ryan: There’s going to be legal—and I think criminal—liability for multiple members.. certainly Stephen Miller.
Ryan: There’s going to be legal—and I think criminal—liability for multiple members.. certainly Stephen Miller.
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A reminder that when Robert Jenrick was running for Conservative party leader he accepted £25,000 from a firm controlled by a sanctioned Oligarch.
He should fit in well
bylinetimes.com/2024/10/17/r...
He should fit in well
bylinetimes.com/2024/10/17/r...
Robert Jenrick Accepted £25,000 Donation from Firm Controlled by Sanctioned Oligarch
The Conservative leadership candidate received the money from a company controlled by billionaire Sir Len Blavatnik - who has been sanctioned by the Ukrainian government
bylinetimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:42 PM
A reminder that when Robert Jenrick was running for Conservative party leader he accepted £25,000 from a firm controlled by a sanctioned Oligarch.
He should fit in well
bylinetimes.com/2024/10/17/r...
He should fit in well
bylinetimes.com/2024/10/17/r...
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The risk of neurological degeneration after Covid has been discussed and been a concern in the community for years.
It is not reassuring to see this research.
Covid is not mild.
@wesstreeting
🖇️👇
It is not reassuring to see this research.
Covid is not mild.
@wesstreeting
🖇️👇
January 15, 2026 at 5:37 PM
The risk of neurological degeneration after Covid has been discussed and been a concern in the community for years.
It is not reassuring to see this research.
Covid is not mild.
@wesstreeting
🖇️👇
It is not reassuring to see this research.
Covid is not mild.
@wesstreeting
🖇️👇
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Repeat after me:
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
No time to wait. #ActOnClimate
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
No time to wait. #ActOnClimate
January 15, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Repeat after me:
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
No time to wait. #ActOnClimate
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
We cannot afford to not address the climate crisis.
No time to wait. #ActOnClimate
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Trump to Reuters about the midterm elections: "When you think of it, we shouldn't even have an election." www.reuters.com/world/us/fiv...
January 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Trump to Reuters about the midterm elections: "When you think of it, we shouldn't even have an election." www.reuters.com/world/us/fiv...
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BREAKING: The controversial hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau has been *cancelled,* I can now report. A senior official with Africa CDC confirmed the cancellation and said GB officials are working to make sure any research is conducted ethically:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Controversial US study on hepatitis B vaccines in Africa is cancelled
$1.6m project drew outrage over ethical questions about withholding vaccines proven to prevent disease
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:28 PM
BREAKING: The controversial hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau has been *cancelled,* I can now report. A senior official with Africa CDC confirmed the cancellation and said GB officials are working to make sure any research is conducted ethically:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...