Maria Gee
@maria-goretti.bsky.social
Active optimist because the alternative is hopeless.
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"There is a serious risk that the UK government has made commitments to raise drug prices in return for nothing more than a verbal promise from President Trump around zero tariffs, when we know he has form for not honouring his word."
NHS to pay 25% more for US drugs
So much winning...
NHS to pay 25% more for US drugs
So much winning...
MPs warn that UK agreements with Donald Trump are ‘built on sand’
Exclusive: Health select committee chair says UK government’s ‘naive belief’ Trump is a good faith actor ‘could cost UK taxpayer billions’
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
"There is a serious risk that the UK government has made commitments to raise drug prices in return for nothing more than a verbal promise from President Trump around zero tariffs, when we know he has form for not honouring his word."
NHS to pay 25% more for US drugs
So much winning...
NHS to pay 25% more for US drugs
So much winning...
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Left: ESPN report UEFA have fined and have suspended Maccabi Tel Aviv for racist chanting
Right: That time Keir Starmer and Shabana Mahmood said banning Maccabi fans was antisemitic, and when Lisa Nandy spent over an hour conflating public safety with antisemitism
Right: That time Keir Starmer and Shabana Mahmood said banning Maccabi fans was antisemitic, and when Lisa Nandy spent over an hour conflating public safety with antisemitism
December 18, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Left: ESPN report UEFA have fined and have suspended Maccabi Tel Aviv for racist chanting
Right: That time Keir Starmer and Shabana Mahmood said banning Maccabi fans was antisemitic, and when Lisa Nandy spent over an hour conflating public safety with antisemitism
Right: That time Keir Starmer and Shabana Mahmood said banning Maccabi fans was antisemitic, and when Lisa Nandy spent over an hour conflating public safety with antisemitism
"There's basically an economy around disinformation now"
Maybe now could be the right time to start asking politicians and your organisation's social teams why they're actively assisting monetised disinformation schemes by retaining their accounts at X and doing free volunteer work by posting there
Maybe now could be the right time to start asking politicians and your organisation's social teams why they're actively assisting monetised disinformation schemes by retaining their accounts at X and doing free volunteer work by posting there
Latest commentary from me about how the design of social media platforms incentivise and fail to moderate the spread of false and misleading information about the #Bondi massacre. As usual, X is the ringleader.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
December 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Did anyone seriously think Putin wouldn’t threaten retaliation? After all, he’s invaded Ukraine. Either the EU stands up to him, or the whole European project is over. I thought the similarity between what he said and what Trump has said about Europe was pretty chilling.
December 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Did anyone seriously think Putin wouldn’t threaten retaliation? After all, he’s invaded Ukraine. Either the EU stands up to him, or the whole European project is over. I thought the similarity between what he said and what Trump has said about Europe was pretty chilling.
Good news
Actual Good News: Labour has launched its fair funding formula for local councils. The aim is to push more cash towards deprived communities like Middlesbrough and Birmingham. And less for wealthier areas such as Kensington and the Home Counties. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Council funding deal: who are the winners and losers – and will tax bills rise?
Cash is now being distributed using a new Fair Funding formula that gives greater weighting to local authorities with high ‘deprivation’ scores
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Good news
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A corrective to the endless fetishisation of recent past by Reform UK and their fans (mainly cos the country was whiter)
it might have been better for white, straight, able-bodied men without higher education
But it could be shit for women/minorities
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
it might have been better for white, straight, able-bodied men without higher education
But it could be shit for women/minorities
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
‘Pretty birds and silly moos’: the women behind the Sex Discrimination Act
In the 50 years since equal rights for women were enshrined in UK law, the campaigners have been reduced to caricatures, or forgotten. But their struggle is worth remembering
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:33 AM
A corrective to the endless fetishisation of recent past by Reform UK and their fans (mainly cos the country was whiter)
it might have been better for white, straight, able-bodied men without higher education
But it could be shit for women/minorities
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
it might have been better for white, straight, able-bodied men without higher education
But it could be shit for women/minorities
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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Whenever I come across an anti-trans bigot who calls themself a lefty or a progressive—there are quite a few of these folks in the UK—I wonder what kinds of mental gymnastics they must perform, given the anti-trans movement is tied closely with authoritarianism, homophobia, & anti-abortion activism
meanwhile, the US attorney general also wants to categorize trans equality activists as belonging to “designated terrorist organizations”.
a leaked Justice Department memo from December 9th added “radical gender ideology” as part of its definition of “domestic terrorism”.
a leaked Justice Department memo from December 9th added “radical gender ideology” as part of its definition of “domestic terrorism”.
December 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Whenever I come across an anti-trans bigot who calls themself a lefty or a progressive—there are quite a few of these folks in the UK—I wonder what kinds of mental gymnastics they must perform, given the anti-trans movement is tied closely with authoritarianism, homophobia, & anti-abortion activism
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🚨Wes Streeting led DHSC has announced its “waiving or abandoning claims” against 25 Covid era PPE supplies.
Claims worth £572million!!!
Just 2 month’s ago Streeting/Reeves were very vocal about “getting our money back”
Claims worth £572million!!!
Just 2 month’s ago Streeting/Reeves were very vocal about “getting our money back”
December 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🚨Wes Streeting led DHSC has announced its “waiving or abandoning claims” against 25 Covid era PPE supplies.
Claims worth £572million!!!
Just 2 month’s ago Streeting/Reeves were very vocal about “getting our money back”
Claims worth £572million!!!
Just 2 month’s ago Streeting/Reeves were very vocal about “getting our money back”
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Who could possibly have foreseen this?
December 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Who could possibly have foreseen this?
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A fascinating development for one of Britain's most interesting progressives.
You can find our recent podcast with Jamie here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
You can find our recent podcast with Jamie here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
December 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A fascinating development for one of Britain's most interesting progressives.
You can find our recent podcast with Jamie here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
You can find our recent podcast with Jamie here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
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Again and again, the optimal position when legally threatened by Trump is to be resolute in defence and prepare for court.
You will likely not then have to go to court, as he will fold or settle.
But if you seek to settle from the off, he has got you and he will crush you.
You will likely not then have to go to court, as he will fold or settle.
But if you seek to settle from the off, he has got you and he will crush you.
Everyone should stand up to this bully.
December 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Again and again, the optimal position when legally threatened by Trump is to be resolute in defence and prepare for court.
You will likely not then have to go to court, as he will fold or settle.
But if you seek to settle from the off, he has got you and he will crush you.
You will likely not then have to go to court, as he will fold or settle.
But if you seek to settle from the off, he has got you and he will crush you.
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Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike require urgent medical care but are being refused a hospital transfer.
The government must intervene.
The government must intervene.
Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers ‘may die without Lammy’s intervention’
Justice secretary criticised for refusing to meet lawyers who say health of their jailed clients is ‘rapidly deteriorating’
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike require urgent medical care but are being refused a hospital transfer.
The government must intervene.
The government must intervene.
Sharing the good news that’s rarely reported 😉
Kenya is one of Africa's clean energy leaders:
In 2000 60% of electricity came from fossil fuels.
Today:
- 8% is from fossil fuels
- 43% is from geothermal
- 28% from hydro
- 14% from wind and
- 4% from solar.
In 2000 60% of electricity came from fossil fuels.
Today:
- 8% is from fossil fuels
- 43% is from geothermal
- 28% from hydro
- 14% from wind and
- 4% from solar.
December 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Sharing the good news that’s rarely reported 😉
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Another bit of pointless negotiating. The UK comes out looking like gullible idiots.
The US has halted the Tech Prosperity Deal with Britain, citing issues with London's digital regulation and food standards, officials confirmed.
The US has halted the Tech Prosperity Deal with Britain, citing issues with London's digital regulation and food standards, officials confirmed.
US pauses implementation of $40 billion technology deal with Britain
The United States is stalling the implementation of a $40 billion technology agreement with Britain, officials said, following concerns in Washington over London's approach to digital regulation and f...
www.reuters.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Another bit of pointless negotiating. The UK comes out looking like gullible idiots.
The US has halted the Tech Prosperity Deal with Britain, citing issues with London's digital regulation and food standards, officials confirmed.
The US has halted the Tech Prosperity Deal with Britain, citing issues with London's digital regulation and food standards, officials confirmed.
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"We suffer through daily reminders of the weakness of his mind, but the US has muddled along with other dim presidents. Trump occupies a category all his own in his breathtaking moral depravity. The man is a moral abomination, and so are his defenders."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
The Psych-Ward Presidency
The president has no moral core. And, according to his own chief of staff, he’s surrounded by amateurs, opportunists, and drug users.
open.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
"We suffer through daily reminders of the weakness of his mind, but the US has muddled along with other dim presidents. Trump occupies a category all his own in his breathtaking moral depravity. The man is a moral abomination, and so are his defenders."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
Interesting background on Paul Doyle, who drove his car into the Liverpool parade www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
December 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Straight talking
So, Trump sues the BBC for $5Bn and puts the technology deal with the UK on hold until the US gets more concessions.
Anyone still deluding themselves about that “special relationship”? No. Just the tedious parade of simpering MAGA dickheads - led, of course, by the traitorous Farage.
Anyone still deluding themselves about that “special relationship”? No. Just the tedious parade of simpering MAGA dickheads - led, of course, by the traitorous Farage.
December 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Straight talking
This ⬇️
Musk's Department of GOvernment Efficiency (DOGE) has been closed less than a year into Trump's Presidency, having caused more chaos than eliminated waste. Blindly copied by ReformUK, there are few better examples of how Farage's outfit is liitle other than a feeble offshoot of Trump's fading MAGA.
December 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
This ⬇️
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MI6 Chief gives speech. Speech may contain words that are interesting. But because MI6 Chief is a woman @telegraph.co.uk prints an article about her appearance, with no mention of the speech’s content.
December 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
MI6 Chief gives speech. Speech may contain words that are interesting. But because MI6 Chief is a woman @telegraph.co.uk prints an article about her appearance, with no mention of the speech’s content.
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If you haven't yet watched the recordings of the National Emergency Briefing, I would strongly recommend them. Clear and considered, the message is 'we are not safe'. Please contact your MP and ask them what action they plan to take.
For all nine expert talks with Prof @mikebernerslee.bsky.social's introduction and
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social's opening statement, please visit our YouTube page.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Please share these talks with your MP, and ask what action they plan to take.
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social's opening statement, please visit our YouTube page.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Please share these talks with your MP, and ask what action they plan to take.
Expert Briefings | The National Emergency Briefing - YouTube
These are the official expert briefings from the National Emergency Briefing. In this series, the nation’s leading scientists and experts present the unfilte...
youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
If you haven't yet watched the recordings of the National Emergency Briefing, I would strongly recommend them. Clear and considered, the message is 'we are not safe'. Please contact your MP and ask them what action they plan to take.
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For all nine expert talks with Prof @mikebernerslee.bsky.social's introduction and
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social's opening statement, please visit our YouTube page.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Please share these talks with your MP, and ask what action they plan to take.
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social's opening statement, please visit our YouTube page.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Please share these talks with your MP, and ask what action they plan to take.
Expert Briefings | The National Emergency Briefing - YouTube
These are the official expert briefings from the National Emergency Briefing. In this series, the nation’s leading scientists and experts present the unfilte...
youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
For all nine expert talks with Prof @mikebernerslee.bsky.social's introduction and
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social's opening statement, please visit our YouTube page.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Please share these talks with your MP, and ask what action they plan to take.
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social's opening statement, please visit our YouTube page.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Please share these talks with your MP, and ask what action they plan to take.
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Top intensive care doctor Professor @hughmontgomery.bsky.social OBE speaking at the National Emergency Briefing.
"The climate emergency IS a health emergency, and it's about time we started treating it as one"
Link to full talk below.
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp #NationalEmergencyBriefing
"The climate emergency IS a health emergency, and it's about time we started treating it as one"
Link to full talk below.
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp #NationalEmergencyBriefing
December 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Top intensive care doctor Professor @hughmontgomery.bsky.social OBE speaking at the National Emergency Briefing.
"The climate emergency IS a health emergency, and it's about time we started treating it as one"
Link to full talk below.
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp #NationalEmergencyBriefing
"The climate emergency IS a health emergency, and it's about time we started treating it as one"
Link to full talk below.
#NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp #NationalEmergencyBriefing
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"As of December 14, the U.S. has had 391 mass shootings—more than the number of days in the year—for the seventh consecutive year. Seventy-five of these occurred at schools"—
@kkjetelina.bsky.social
@kkjetelina.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"As of December 14, the U.S. has had 391 mass shootings—more than the number of days in the year—for the seventh consecutive year. Seventy-five of these occurred at schools"—
@kkjetelina.bsky.social
@kkjetelina.bsky.social