Tom Quinn
@proftomquinn.bsky.social
Emeritus Professor of 🫀💙🚑 nursing
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New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
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Videos claiming that the government is introducing a £500 “Christmas Decoration Tax” are being shared online.
As you may have guessed, this isn’t true.
As you may have guessed, this isn’t true.
No, the government isn’t introducing a £500 ‘Christmas Decoration Tax’ – Full Fact
Videos shared online falsely claim the government is bringing in a £500 “Christmas Decoration Tax” this year.
fullfact.org
December 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Videos claiming that the government is introducing a £500 “Christmas Decoration Tax” are being shared online.
As you may have guessed, this isn’t true.
As you may have guessed, this isn’t true.
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"This has nothing to do with the inconsistencies that have characterised Trump's behaviour on other occasions, but is part of a carefully crafted strategy to reconfigure the world order."
Summary of European reaction to Trump's fashy interference. ~AA
www.eurotopics.net/en/349639/ne...
Summary of European reaction to Trump's fashy interference. ~AA
www.eurotopics.net/en/349639/ne...
New US Security Strategy: a threat to Europe?
The US government has sharply criticised Europe in its National Security Strategy.
www.eurotopics.net
December 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
"This has nothing to do with the inconsistencies that have characterised Trump's behaviour on other occasions, but is part of a carefully crafted strategy to reconfigure the world order."
Summary of European reaction to Trump's fashy interference. ~AA
www.eurotopics.net/en/349639/ne...
Summary of European reaction to Trump's fashy interference. ~AA
www.eurotopics.net/en/349639/ne...
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Thou shalt stop attacking Ms. Rachel for caring about the lives of children.
December 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Thou shalt stop attacking Ms. Rachel for caring about the lives of children.
I assume every single European government is calling in the US Ambassador to say….well one can only imagine.
December 8, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I assume every single European government is calling in the US Ambassador to say….well one can only imagine.
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Gentle reminder that the European Union was established because the first four decades of our 20th century were mostly internecine war and genocide.
December 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Gentle reminder that the European Union was established because the first four decades of our 20th century were mostly internecine war and genocide.
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"For the first time in 25 years, child mortality rates for preventable diseases are projected to increase, after having declined for 25 years."
This is the legacy of aid cuts. ~AA
time.com/7338791/chil...
This is the legacy of aid cuts. ~AA
time.com/7338791/chil...
For the First Time This Century, Child Mortality Is Likely to Rise
The latest report from the Gates Foundation predicts an alarming trend for the health of children around the world.
time.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:51 AM
"For the first time in 25 years, child mortality rates for preventable diseases are projected to increase, after having declined for 25 years."
This is the legacy of aid cuts. ~AA
time.com/7338791/chil...
This is the legacy of aid cuts. ~AA
time.com/7338791/chil...
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The number of global deaths of children under-5 is projected to increase this year (from 4.6m to 4.8m) for the first time this century. (FT)
The price of aid cuts.
The price of aid cuts.
December 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The number of global deaths of children under-5 is projected to increase this year (from 4.6m to 4.8m) for the first time this century. (FT)
The price of aid cuts.
The price of aid cuts.
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Breaking. Liz Truss wins this year's FIFA Prize for Economics.
December 6, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Breaking. Liz Truss wins this year's FIFA Prize for Economics.
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The flag-shagging accounts hate all of these policies, want to deny the existence of child poverty and are happy for the kids to suffer for their parents' circumstances. Despite the "Man of the People" schtick
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
What is in the UK government’s child poverty strategy?
Several elements had already been announced, including lifting the two-child benefit cap and increasing free school meals
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:46 AM
The flag-shagging accounts hate all of these policies, want to deny the existence of child poverty and are happy for the kids to suffer for their parents' circumstances. Despite the "Man of the People" schtick
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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[to the tune of Eleanor Rigby]
Jonathan Gullis
Studies his shorts on the train with a sense of unease
Too much Febreze
Jonathan Gullis
Studies his shorts on the train with a sense of unease
Too much Febreze
December 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
[to the tune of Eleanor Rigby]
Jonathan Gullis
Studies his shorts on the train with a sense of unease
Too much Febreze
Jonathan Gullis
Studies his shorts on the train with a sense of unease
Too much Febreze
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Reform accepted £9 million from a former Boris Johnson backer & crypto-multimillionaire.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Reform accepted £9 million from a former Boris Johnson backer & crypto-multimillionaire.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
Today, Nigel Farage postures as a righteous defender of the same democracy he actively undermines.
Democracy should never be for sale. It's time for a cap on political donations.
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The harmful and biased medical advice from social medial influencers, highlighting lack of expertise and financial conflicts. Many specific examples and recommendations provided
bmj.com/content/391/...
bmj.com/content/391/...
December 4, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The harmful and biased medical advice from social medial influencers, highlighting lack of expertise and financial conflicts. Many specific examples and recommendations provided
bmj.com/content/391/...
bmj.com/content/391/...
Bloody hell
Quite breathtaking story - military grade drones at Dublin airport which flew on the path Zelensky's plane took. The drones reached the flight path of his plane exactly the time it should have been there, but just missed it because Zelensky arrived ahead of schedule:
Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target Zelenskyy's arrival in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating whether the drones took off from land in Dublin or from an undetected ship.
www.thejournal.ie
December 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Bloody hell
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Ireland will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after it was confirmed that Israel would be allowed to participate in the competition.
Spain and the Netherlands have also confirmed that they have withdrawn from the contest.
jrnl.ie/6893728
Spain and the Netherlands have also confirmed that they have withdrawn from the contest.
jrnl.ie/6893728
Ireland will not participate in Eurovision 2026 after Israel is allowed to compete
Spain and the Netherlands have also confirmed that they have withdrawn from the contest.
jrnl.ie
December 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Ireland will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after it was confirmed that Israel would be allowed to participate in the competition.
Spain and the Netherlands have also confirmed that they have withdrawn from the contest.
jrnl.ie/6893728
Spain and the Netherlands have also confirmed that they have withdrawn from the contest.
jrnl.ie/6893728
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A Thailand-based crypto investor has handed a record-breaking £9 million to Reform UK, shortly before Nigel Farage used media interviews to plug his crypto firm and promise lower taxes and deregulation on the industry
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
Crypto Investor Donates £9 Million to Reform UK After Nigel Farage Plugs His Company and Tells Industry 'I Am Your Champion'
The Reform leader recently used media interviews to back Christopher Harborne's company while promising to cut taxes and regulations on crypto firms
bylinetimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
A Thailand-based crypto investor has handed a record-breaking £9 million to Reform UK, shortly before Nigel Farage used media interviews to plug his crypto firm and promise lower taxes and deregulation on the industry
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
bylinetimes.com/2025/12/04/c...
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There was something "fundamentally wrong" with how Israel conducted its military operation in Gaza and there are "strong reasons to believe" that war crimes have been committed, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said
Israel's conduct of war in Gaza 'fundamentally wrong'
There was something "fundamentally wrong" with how Israel conducted its military operation in Gaza and there are "strong reasons to believe" that war crimes have been committed, United Nations Secreta...
www.rte.ie
December 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
There was something "fundamentally wrong" with how Israel conducted its military operation in Gaza and there are "strong reasons to believe" that war crimes have been committed, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said
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Time to admit the truth: Brexit has been an unmitigated economic failure, says The Telegraph.
Brexit Effect:
UK GDP down 8%
Investment down 18%
Productivity down 4%
Employment down 4%
Immigration not cut
No trade benefits
No regulatory freedom
Why do some still vote for Farage?
archive.ph/L2Gqp
Brexit Effect:
UK GDP down 8%
Investment down 18%
Productivity down 4%
Employment down 4%
Immigration not cut
No trade benefits
No regulatory freedom
Why do some still vote for Farage?
archive.ph/L2Gqp
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www.telegraph.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Time to admit the truth: Brexit has been an unmitigated economic failure, says The Telegraph.
Brexit Effect:
UK GDP down 8%
Investment down 18%
Productivity down 4%
Employment down 4%
Immigration not cut
No trade benefits
No regulatory freedom
Why do some still vote for Farage?
archive.ph/L2Gqp
Brexit Effect:
UK GDP down 8%
Investment down 18%
Productivity down 4%
Employment down 4%
Immigration not cut
No trade benefits
No regulatory freedom
Why do some still vote for Farage?
archive.ph/L2Gqp
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The "Rachel from accounts" thing is sexist, classist, misogyny, and anyone who uses it should be utterly ashamed of themselves.
Too many dinosaurs in this country who cannot abide women who succeed.
Conservative Deputy Chairman Matt Vickers MP should do better 👇 #PMQs
Too many dinosaurs in this country who cannot abide women who succeed.
Conservative Deputy Chairman Matt Vickers MP should do better 👇 #PMQs
December 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The "Rachel from accounts" thing is sexist, classist, misogyny, and anyone who uses it should be utterly ashamed of themselves.
Too many dinosaurs in this country who cannot abide women who succeed.
Conservative Deputy Chairman Matt Vickers MP should do better 👇 #PMQs
Too many dinosaurs in this country who cannot abide women who succeed.
Conservative Deputy Chairman Matt Vickers MP should do better 👇 #PMQs
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This is how Chris Mason, like a child filled with wonder, described "the choreography and theatre that surrounds a Budget" in Feb 2024, when a male Tory Chancellor was in post.
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
December 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This is how Chris Mason, like a child filled with wonder, described "the choreography and theatre that surrounds a Budget" in Feb 2024, when a male Tory Chancellor was in post.
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
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I wonder if it's time to retire the role of "political editor" altogether
Return most of the coverage to the Economics Editor, the Health Editor, the Home Affairs team & so on.
Leave the "who-said-what-to-whom" & "what-does-it-mean-for-the-polls" to others. The BBC doesn't need to foreground this.
Return most of the coverage to the Economics Editor, the Health Editor, the Home Affairs team & so on.
Leave the "who-said-what-to-whom" & "what-does-it-mean-for-the-polls" to others. The BBC doesn't need to foreground this.
Watched BBC 6 o clock news. Just a completely unserious broadcast. Chris Mason, acting like a children's entertainer, giving a prolonged impenetrable editorial. Not a whiff of informative content about the Budget or what it means for the country. Just playschool blah blah bollocks.
December 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I wonder if it's time to retire the role of "political editor" altogether
Return most of the coverage to the Economics Editor, the Health Editor, the Home Affairs team & so on.
Leave the "who-said-what-to-whom" & "what-does-it-mean-for-the-polls" to others. The BBC doesn't need to foreground this.
Return most of the coverage to the Economics Editor, the Health Editor, the Home Affairs team & so on.
Leave the "who-said-what-to-whom" & "what-does-it-mean-for-the-polls" to others. The BBC doesn't need to foreground this.
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“we must all now confront the reality that the Brexit deal we have has significantly hurt our economy”
Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer
December 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
“we must all now confront the reality that the Brexit deal we have has significantly hurt our economy”
Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer