Clara W
@claraw.bsky.social
Ex journo & diplomat, current Comms Manager in the public sector . When I think of it, I'll put something wry here.
My dad died this year. He spent his last few days in an ensuite room in hospital, with air conditioning and the most incredible staff who brought us tea and tissues and hugs when we needed them. I can't imagine going through that and having to worry about the cost as well.
December 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
My dad died this year. He spent his last few days in an ensuite room in hospital, with air conditioning and the most incredible staff who brought us tea and tissues and hugs when we needed them. I can't imagine going through that and having to worry about the cost as well.
For profit. It's the American way!
December 20, 2025 at 7:27 AM
For profit. It's the American way!
I've had two babies by cesarean section. Two nights in hospital each time. All prenatal care, the operation itself, all post natal care, food, drink, everything, cost me zero. I don't think we necessarily appreciate this and I'm very fearful of a Reform government and what they could do to our NHS.
December 20, 2025 at 7:25 AM
I've had two babies by cesarean section. Two nights in hospital each time. All prenatal care, the operation itself, all post natal care, food, drink, everything, cost me zero. I don't think we necessarily appreciate this and I'm very fearful of a Reform government and what they could do to our NHS.
I don't understand everyone pointing out ura against the law ...that doesn't seem to matter in the US anymore? At least it seems that way looking on from afar.
December 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I don't understand everyone pointing out ura against the law ...that doesn't seem to matter in the US anymore? At least it seems that way looking on from afar.
That's more or less my lifetime bucket list with the addition of swimming with whale sharks. (The latter being the only one I have yet to achieve).
December 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
That's more or less my lifetime bucket list with the addition of swimming with whale sharks. (The latter being the only one I have yet to achieve).
Anything, *anything* but actually doing something about guns.
December 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Anything, *anything* but actually doing something about guns.
Everyone pulls over for ambulances. Even hardest criminals, on their way home from doing a murder ...hear the nee nah and stop respectfully to let it past.
December 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Everyone pulls over for ambulances. Even hardest criminals, on their way home from doing a murder ...hear the nee nah and stop respectfully to let it past.
Well there's more than one!
December 15, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Well there's more than one!
I never envisaged Moonface as a crescent moon!
December 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I never envisaged Moonface as a crescent moon!
Ex forces? Undercover police officer? Looks like he knows what he's doing.
December 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Ex forces? Undercover police officer? Looks like he knows what he's doing.
Im afraid there's a fourth act in the comments section
December 14, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Im afraid there's a fourth act in the comments section
Who is Matt Carney? Is he related to Mark?
December 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Who is Matt Carney? Is he related to Mark?
They've just realized that losing white people doesn't mean fewer immigrants, it just means more of the "wrong" immigrants....
December 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
They've just realized that losing white people doesn't mean fewer immigrants, it just means more of the "wrong" immigrants....
And the highest rated comment just makes me want to cry and scream in equal measure.
December 13, 2025 at 11:26 AM
And the highest rated comment just makes me want to cry and scream in equal measure.
Oh I can hardly bear to read this as Jonathan Freedland is usually bang on the money.
December 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Oh I can hardly bear to read this as Jonathan Freedland is usually bang on the money.