Patrick Barlow
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Not the actor, the other one
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Welcome Shabana Mahmood to your next four years of headlines!!!
Foreign doctors trained by the NHS face deportation under visa rules
Foreign doctors trained by the NHS face deportation under visa rules
www.thetimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Welcome Shabana Mahmood to your next four years of headlines!!!
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That 1 in 3 NHS doctors were overseas born in 1971 and that this has remained roughly the case ever since (despite changes in EU membership, migration policy and figures) seems less understood than it should be?
Note also: even in 1971 a British patient was somewhat likely to know a migrant doctor
Note also: even in 1971 a British patient was somewhat likely to know a migrant doctor
November 28, 2025 at 9:57 AM
That 1 in 3 NHS doctors were overseas born in 1971 and that this has remained roughly the case ever since (despite changes in EU membership, migration policy and figures) seems less understood than it should be?
Note also: even in 1971 a British patient was somewhat likely to know a migrant doctor
Note also: even in 1971 a British patient was somewhat likely to know a migrant doctor
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🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
2/3 of the population in one month 🤯
‘Lazy, laggards, stuck in the 20th century’ Wes
GPs & their teams are not getting thanks but worse they are not getting the resources & criticised for asking for help
🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
digital.nhs.uk/data-and-inf...
2/3 of the population in one month 🤯
‘Lazy, laggards, stuck in the 20th century’ Wes
GPs & their teams are not getting thanks but worse they are not getting the resources & criticised for asking for help
🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
digital.nhs.uk/data-and-inf...
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
2/3 of the population in one month 🤯
‘Lazy, laggards, stuck in the 20th century’ Wes
GPs & their teams are not getting thanks but worse they are not getting the resources & criticised for asking for help
🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
digital.nhs.uk/data-and-inf...
2/3 of the population in one month 🤯
‘Lazy, laggards, stuck in the 20th century’ Wes
GPs & their teams are not getting thanks but worse they are not getting the resources & criticised for asking for help
🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
digital.nhs.uk/data-and-inf...
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Today is Thanksgiving in the US, or National Day of Mourning/"Unthanksgiving Day" for some Native Americans. Wampanoag people shared food with pilgrims in 1621 but were repaid with centuries of genocide. More on Indigenous resistance: shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/...
November 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Today is Thanksgiving in the US, or National Day of Mourning/"Unthanksgiving Day" for some Native Americans. Wampanoag people shared food with pilgrims in 1621 but were repaid with centuries of genocide. More on Indigenous resistance: shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/...
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In 30years I have never been this upset with the continued words coming out of Govt
This includes a plethora of Tory Health Secretaries
I am not part of BMA leadership, just a GP who gives up his time freely to advocate for patients, the NHS & make sure the facts are correct
This includes a plethora of Tory Health Secretaries
I am not part of BMA leadership, just a GP who gives up his time freely to advocate for patients, the NHS & make sure the facts are correct
November 27, 2025 at 10:24 AM
In 30years I have never been this upset with the continued words coming out of Govt
This includes a plethora of Tory Health Secretaries
I am not part of BMA leadership, just a GP who gives up his time freely to advocate for patients, the NHS & make sure the facts are correct
This includes a plethora of Tory Health Secretaries
I am not part of BMA leadership, just a GP who gives up his time freely to advocate for patients, the NHS & make sure the facts are correct
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We are horrified at the similarities between the safety issues with the #Ajax armoured fighting vehicle and the Chinook. Safety warnings ignored until soldiers are harmed.
Read more on our website #chinookjustice
www.chinookjusticecampaign.co.uk/news/ajax-ar...
Read more on our website #chinookjustice
www.chinookjusticecampaign.co.uk/news/ajax-ar...
Ajax armoured vehicle safety issue highlights starkly similar unacceptable MoD practices which killed 29 in RAF Chinook crash, say families | Chinook Justice Campaign
Niven Phoenix says “arrogance and indifference bleeds into all facets of MOD causing unnecessary harm to our troops.'“
www.chinookjusticecampaign.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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We are horrified at the similarities between the safety issues with the #Ajax armoured fighting vehicle and the Chinook. Safety warnings ignored until soldiers are harmed.
Read more on our website #chinookjustice
www.chinookjusticecampaign.co.uk/news/ajax-ar...
Read more on our website #chinookjustice
www.chinookjusticecampaign.co.uk/news/ajax-ar...
Ajax armoured vehicle safety issue highlights starkly similar unacceptable MoD practices which killed 29 in RAF Chinook crash, say families | Chinook Justice Campaign
Niven Phoenix says “arrogance and indifference bleeds into all facets of MOD causing unnecessary harm to our troops.'“
www.chinookjusticecampaign.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We are horrified at the similarities between the safety issues with the #Ajax armoured fighting vehicle and the Chinook. Safety warnings ignored until soldiers are harmed.
Read more on our website #chinookjustice
www.chinookjusticecampaign.co.uk/news/ajax-ar...
Read more on our website #chinookjustice
www.chinookjusticecampaign.co.uk/news/ajax-ar...
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#OtD 26 Nov 1938 a football team of Basque boys who were Republican refugees from the Spanish Civil War played a friendly match in Pontypridd, Wales. Tickets to the game were sold to raise funds to support the children workingclasshistory.com/2018/07/29/s...
November 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
#OtD 26 Nov 1938 a football team of Basque boys who were Republican refugees from the Spanish Civil War played a friendly match in Pontypridd, Wales. Tickets to the game were sold to raise funds to support the children workingclasshistory.com/2018/07/29/s...
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After years of underfunding GP practices, appts are still as hard to get & patients are not getting the services they need or deserve
A patient-centred GP contract designed to strengthen continuity, improve access, & ensure GP services are properly funded
dauk.org/our-call-for...
A patient-centred GP contract designed to strengthen continuity, improve access, & ensure GP services are properly funded
dauk.org/our-call-for...
Our call for new patient-centred GP contract | Doctors' Association UK
Doctors Association UK (DAUK) is calling for the Government to introduce a new GP contract that puts patients at the centre of care.
dauk.org
November 26, 2025 at 9:51 AM
After years of underfunding GP practices, appts are still as hard to get & patients are not getting the services they need or deserve
A patient-centred GP contract designed to strengthen continuity, improve access, & ensure GP services are properly funded
dauk.org/our-call-for...
A patient-centred GP contract designed to strengthen continuity, improve access, & ensure GP services are properly funded
dauk.org/our-call-for...
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Labour are no different to the Tory Party.
Anyone who votes Labour now must be a psychopath.
Anyone who votes Labour now must be a psychopath.
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Labour are no different to the Tory Party.
Anyone who votes Labour now must be a psychopath.
Anyone who votes Labour now must be a psychopath.
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You know for a fact they're only doing this because juries are routinely finding anti-genocide and climate change protestors innocent.
Bit of a test case here for “is liberalism still a real thing, or is it just a political version of a collection of Labubus that you show off to your friends” IMO.
![NEW: The Government is set to scrap trial by
jury for most cases
Only murder, rape, manslaughter and a few public interest cases will go to a jury, while all other cases will be decided by a single judge
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November 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
You know for a fact they're only doing this because juries are routinely finding anti-genocide and climate change protestors innocent.
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The Labour Government: there to serve the
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The Labour Government: there to serve the
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Thank you to the Campbeltown Courier for its continued support and this week’s excellent write-up.
#chinookjustice #ambiguousloss
www.westcoasttoday.co.uk/news/chinook...
#chinookjustice #ambiguousloss
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Chinook crash families finally granted Minister meeting after 18-month battle
After 18 months of persistent refusals, UK Government ministers have finally agreed to meet with the families of those killed in the 1994 Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre.
www.westcoasttoday.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Thank you to the Campbeltown Courier for its continued support and this week’s excellent write-up.
#chinookjustice #ambiguousloss
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#chinookjustice #ambiguousloss
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800 years (just under) for trial by Jury.
Until Starmer's Labour got to power.
The choice between "spend money and improve the system" or "remove a citizens fundamental rights" seems to have been an easy one for them to make.
800 years (just under) for trial by Jury.
Until Starmer's Labour got to power.
The choice between "spend money and improve the system" or "remove a citizens fundamental rights" seems to have been an easy one for them to make.
Trial by Jury has existed for over 800 years.
Until Starmer's Labour party made it to power, gave David Lammy more responsibility than he should have, and now it's on the verge of extinction.
If Lammy's changes pass, Reform will kill it off entirely.
We live in bleak times.
Until Starmer's Labour party made it to power, gave David Lammy more responsibility than he should have, and now it's on the verge of extinction.
If Lammy's changes pass, Reform will kill it off entirely.
We live in bleak times.
November 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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800 years (just under) for trial by Jury.
Until Starmer's Labour got to power.
The choice between "spend money and improve the system" or "remove a citizens fundamental rights" seems to have been an easy one for them to make.
800 years (just under) for trial by Jury.
Until Starmer's Labour got to power.
The choice between "spend money and improve the system" or "remove a citizens fundamental rights" seems to have been an easy one for them to make.
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Labour are putting in place all of the tools and eliminating fundamental protections that will enable Reform to come in 2029 and govern in an overtly fascist and totalitarian way. No jury trials, digital ID, elimination of the ECHR etc. It feels intentional.
This will only end badly.
This will only end badly.
EXCLUSIVE: Jury trials to be scrapped in most cases to tackle court backlog - in @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
Jury trials to be scrapped in most cases to tackle court backlog
David Lammy, the justice secretary, is proposing that judges hear cases alone for crimes that could result in a sentence of up to five years
www.thetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Labour are putting in place all of the tools and eliminating fundamental protections that will enable Reform to come in 2029 and govern in an overtly fascist and totalitarian way. No jury trials, digital ID, elimination of the ECHR etc. It feels intentional.
This will only end badly.
This will only end badly.
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UK govt wants jury trials scrapped except for rape, murder, manslaughter or cases passing a public interest test.
What would toff judges do to protesters against bad laws, environmental and other issues.
Bad choice by a govt led by a human rights lawyer.
What would toff judges do to protesters against bad laws, environmental and other issues.
Bad choice by a govt led by a human rights lawyer.
Justice secretary wants most jury trials scrapped
Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 7:46 AM
UK govt wants jury trials scrapped except for rape, murder, manslaughter or cases passing a public interest test.
What would toff judges do to protesters against bad laws, environmental and other issues.
Bad choice by a govt led by a human rights lawyer.
What would toff judges do to protesters against bad laws, environmental and other issues.
Bad choice by a govt led by a human rights lawyer.
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Labour is turning Britain into an authoritarian state.
That’s bad enough now.
But imagine what a Nigel Farage government will build on all these authoritarian foundations.
That’s bad enough now.
But imagine what a Nigel Farage government will build on all these authoritarian foundations.
Justice secretary wants most jury trials scrapped
Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Labour is turning Britain into an authoritarian state.
That’s bad enough now.
But imagine what a Nigel Farage government will build on all these authoritarian foundations.
That’s bad enough now.
But imagine what a Nigel Farage government will build on all these authoritarian foundations.
You can purchase and get it shipped to family the other side of the world in just a few clicks.
For anyone outside the UK who tried to pre-order- International shipping to most countries (Including USA & Canada) should be up and running now! Apologies for the delay.
So hey, I wrote a book!
So Rugby, What's That? is a grand adventure through all things rugby- From the great game's origins over a thousand years ago, to Ilona's USA and Siya's Springboks, stopping off at Jonah, Johnny, and the endless joy along the way!
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So Rugby, What's That? is a grand adventure through all things rugby- From the great game's origins over a thousand years ago, to Ilona's USA and Siya's Springboks, stopping off at Jonah, Johnny, and the endless joy along the way!
Pre-Order NOW at sorugbywhatsthat.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:26 AM
You can purchase and get it shipped to family the other side of the world in just a few clicks.
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Labour = fascists.
Never vote Labour again.
Never vote Labour again.
November 26, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Labour = fascists.
Never vote Labour again.
Never vote Labour again.
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"David Lammy is considering scrapping trial by jury, an ancient right that's said to date back to the Magna Carta 800 years ago"
Labour laying the ground work for a far right government to build on #GMB
Labour laying the ground work for a far right government to build on #GMB
November 26, 2025 at 6:19 AM
"David Lammy is considering scrapping trial by jury, an ancient right that's said to date back to the Magna Carta 800 years ago"
Labour laying the ground work for a far right government to build on #GMB
Labour laying the ground work for a far right government to build on #GMB
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Do you have a local fox ? Please share your photos in the comments , or using #FoxOfTheDay !
Thank you to @sarahvallance3 for today's #FoxOfTheDay .
Thank you to @sarahvallance3 for today's #FoxOfTheDay .
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Do you have a local fox ? Please share your photos in the comments , or using #FoxOfTheDay !
Thank you to @sarahvallance3 for today's #FoxOfTheDay .
Thank you to @sarahvallance3 for today's #FoxOfTheDay .
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Since 2011 the fuel duty freeze has cost the Treasury £133 billion.
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Rachel Reeves will freeze fuel duty to dodge ‘political suicide’
The chancellor will also highlight a rise in the minimum wage and plans to cut energy bills as she tries to win over voters by focusing on cost of living
www.thetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Since 2011 the fuel duty freeze has cost the Treasury £133 billion.
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
This huge amount could have paid for lower train and bus fares, better stations, safer walking, wheeling and cycling and much more!
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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UK gambling industry made £15.6bn in 2024 (£16.8bn in 2025)
Most companies holed up in Gibraltar & Malta, dodge UK taxes. Some pay corporation tax at the rate of 3%-4%. No VAT on gambling.
Public bears the cost of gambling addiction.
Firms resent paying extra tax to clear their mess.
Tax them.
Most companies holed up in Gibraltar & Malta, dodge UK taxes. Some pay corporation tax at the rate of 3%-4%. No VAT on gambling.
Public bears the cost of gambling addiction.
Firms resent paying extra tax to clear their mess.
Tax them.
UK's Online Gambling Industry: The £3.8 Billion Tax Question Nobody's Answering
UK's online gambling industry generates £15.6bn annually but pays minimal tax. With £3.8bn in receipts, experts say it's time for reform Here's why.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
UK gambling industry made £15.6bn in 2024 (£16.8bn in 2025)
Most companies holed up in Gibraltar & Malta, dodge UK taxes. Some pay corporation tax at the rate of 3%-4%. No VAT on gambling.
Public bears the cost of gambling addiction.
Firms resent paying extra tax to clear their mess.
Tax them.
Most companies holed up in Gibraltar & Malta, dodge UK taxes. Some pay corporation tax at the rate of 3%-4%. No VAT on gambling.
Public bears the cost of gambling addiction.
Firms resent paying extra tax to clear their mess.
Tax them.
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#OtD 25 Nov 1960 the three Mirabal sisters (Patria, Minerva and María Teresa) were murdered for opposing US-backed Dominican dictator, Rafael Trujillo. The UN later set 25 Nov as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women #IDEVAW stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9779...
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
#OtD 25 Nov 1960 the three Mirabal sisters (Patria, Minerva and María Teresa) were murdered for opposing US-backed Dominican dictator, Rafael Trujillo. The UN later set 25 Nov as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women #IDEVAW stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9779...