Andy Thornley
@andythornley.bsky.social
NHS Cardiologist.
Various BMA affiliations
North East England
Various BMA affiliations
North East England
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Andy Thornley
@andythornley.bsky.social
· Nov 16
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Stand for election to @bma.org.uk Council by 4pm
Council sets the strategy of the BMA, and has multi-year projects on strategic and governance priorities e.g.
🔸️strike fund
🔹️doctors substitution
🔸️NHS 10 Year Plan
🔹️managing union finances
Want to make big long-term change? Stand.
Council sets the strategy of the BMA, and has multi-year projects on strategic and governance priorities e.g.
🔸️strike fund
🔹️doctors substitution
🔸️NHS 10 Year Plan
🔹️managing union finances
Want to make big long-term change? Stand.
February 15, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Stand for election to @bma.org.uk Council by 4pm
Council sets the strategy of the BMA, and has multi-year projects on strategic and governance priorities e.g.
🔸️strike fund
🔹️doctors substitution
🔸️NHS 10 Year Plan
🔹️managing union finances
Want to make big long-term change? Stand.
Council sets the strategy of the BMA, and has multi-year projects on strategic and governance priorities e.g.
🔸️strike fund
🔹️doctors substitution
🔸️NHS 10 Year Plan
🔹️managing union finances
Want to make big long-term change? Stand.
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Board of Peace - Season 1
January 24, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Board of Peace - Season 1
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Sky News: Danish PM Mette Freideriksen’s note in the visitors book when she visited UK today
January 23, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Sky News: Danish PM Mette Freideriksen’s note in the visitors book when she visited UK today
For those of us in the UK this is why the European Convention on Human Rights is important. You don’t know what’s coming next
The party of law and order literally just wrote themselves a memo that says they don't have to follow the 4th Amendment.
That's right, ICE intends to perform illegal search and seizures without a warrant.
Add that to the list with "we had to beat up the police on Jan 6 to defend our democracy".
That's right, ICE intends to perform illegal search and seizures without a warrant.
Add that to the list with "we had to beat up the police on Jan 6 to defend our democracy".
January 23, 2026 at 7:27 PM
For those of us in the UK this is why the European Convention on Human Rights is important. You don’t know what’s coming next
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This all seems pretty unbecoming of a FIFA Peace Prize winner
January 3, 2026 at 2:42 PM
This all seems pretty unbecoming of a FIFA Peace Prize winner
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Nobody wants to be striking at any point. It’s a shame Wes and the government have driven residents to this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Patients warned to expect disruption as doctor strike begins
British Medical Association members started the 14th walkout over pay in England at 07:00 on Wednesday.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Nobody wants to be striking at any point. It’s a shame Wes and the government have driven residents to this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ah more rationing of care
Operations and treatments cut back as NHS orders hospitals to save money www.bbc.com/news/article...
Operations and treatments cut back as NHS orders hospitals to save money www.bbc.com/news/article...
NHS orders hospitals to cut back on treating patients
Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books.
www.bbc.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Ah more rationing of care
Operations and treatments cut back as NHS orders hospitals to save money www.bbc.com/news/article...
Operations and treatments cut back as NHS orders hospitals to save money www.bbc.com/news/article...
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The announcement of new asylum measures by the Home Secretary risks fuelling anti-migrant rhetoric.
We reiterate our solidarity with our colleagues, many of whom are being subjected to increasingly hostile treatment as a direct result.
www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...
We reiterate our solidarity with our colleagues, many of whom are being subjected to increasingly hostile treatment as a direct result.
www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...
November 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The announcement of new asylum measures by the Home Secretary risks fuelling anti-migrant rhetoric.
We reiterate our solidarity with our colleagues, many of whom are being subjected to increasingly hostile treatment as a direct result.
www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...
We reiterate our solidarity with our colleagues, many of whom are being subjected to increasingly hostile treatment as a direct result.
www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...
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Spotify is running ICE ads. I went to cancel on mobile and saw that this isn’t allowed on mobile. They make you cancel on desktop. You think that’s gonna stop me, Spotify? I will erase you and forget you ever existed.
THOU SHALT CANCEL SPOTIFY!!!
THOU SHALT CANCEL SPOTIFY!!!
October 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Spotify is running ICE ads. I went to cancel on mobile and saw that this isn’t allowed on mobile. They make you cancel on desktop. You think that’s gonna stop me, Spotify? I will erase you and forget you ever existed.
THOU SHALT CANCEL SPOTIFY!!!
THOU SHALT CANCEL SPOTIFY!!!
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Do you know what? It IS working. It hasn't caused tailbacks, quite the opposite actually. More importantly it's saved the lives of at least a dozen kids. Reform are actually campaigning for the return of more deaths and injuries. Absolutely bonkers.
October 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Do you know what? It IS working. It hasn't caused tailbacks, quite the opposite actually. More importantly it's saved the lives of at least a dozen kids. Reform are actually campaigning for the return of more deaths and injuries. Absolutely bonkers.
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SAS Week kicks off next week!
We’re proud to be joining forces across all four nations – alongside @nhsemployers.bsky.social – to shine a spotlight on SAS doctors.
From policy wins to career progression, there’s been real progress in every nation. www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi... #SASWeek25
We’re proud to be joining forces across all four nations – alongside @nhsemployers.bsky.social – to shine a spotlight on SAS doctors.
From policy wins to career progression, there’s been real progress in every nation. www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi... #SASWeek25
Celebrating SAS week – strengthening the future for SAS doctors
The SASC chairs of each devolved country describe the progress that has been made in the branch of practice
www.bma.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
SAS Week kicks off next week!
We’re proud to be joining forces across all four nations – alongside @nhsemployers.bsky.social – to shine a spotlight on SAS doctors.
From policy wins to career progression, there’s been real progress in every nation. www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi... #SASWeek25
We’re proud to be joining forces across all four nations – alongside @nhsemployers.bsky.social – to shine a spotlight on SAS doctors.
From policy wins to career progression, there’s been real progress in every nation. www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi... #SASWeek25
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The only country to have left the ECHR in this century is Russia... and they were expelled.
Is that really the example you want Britain to follow?
Is that really the example you want Britain to follow?
September 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The only country to have left the ECHR in this century is Russia... and they were expelled.
Is that really the example you want Britain to follow?
Is that really the example you want Britain to follow?
For @bma.org.uk consultants out there. It’s the last day to vote in the indicative ballot
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Indicative...
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Indicative...
September 1, 2025 at 7:05 AM
For @bma.org.uk consultants out there. It’s the last day to vote in the indicative ballot
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Indicative...
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Indicative...
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The BMA and many others warned that this was coming, and now it is here. The UK government must act immediately to prevent widespread death in Gaza from hunger. This is entirely man-made and is intolerable.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ck...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ck...
August 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The BMA and many others warned that this was coming, and now it is here. The UK government must act immediately to prevent widespread death in Gaza from hunger. This is entirely man-made and is intolerable.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ck...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ck...
Any @bma.org.uk Consultants out there? Have you voted in the Consultants indicative ballot? Vote yes. Vote now. Only 11 days left to vote.
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Indicative ballot for consultants 2025
Indicative ballot for NHS consultant over pay and pension disputes in England - 2025
www.surveymonkey.com
August 20, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Any @bma.org.uk Consultants out there? Have you voted in the Consultants indicative ballot? Vote yes. Vote now. Only 11 days left to vote.
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August 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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This has to be right. How many children’s lives are a few minutes worth?
This has to be right. How many children’s lives are a few minutes worth?
Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan
There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
www.theguardian.com
August 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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This has to be right. How many children’s lives are a few minutes worth?
This has to be right. How many children’s lives are a few minutes worth?
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August 11, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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I'm sad to say that since leaving Twitter/X my sales for live shows have dropped quite a lot - it turns out that even though it's a dreadful place it was still useful for getting the word out about events. So any shares / RTs of my posts about live shows are hugely appreciated!
August 6, 2025 at 11:13 AM
I'm sad to say that since leaving Twitter/X my sales for live shows have dropped quite a lot - it turns out that even though it's a dreadful place it was still useful for getting the word out about events. So any shares / RTs of my posts about live shows are hugely appreciated!
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EVERYONE has seen their pay fall🤔
Well yes & no!
Resident Doctors have had their pay cut the most & even using CPI the recent increase still leaves their pay lagging
Some perspective on why they are so angry & frustrated
Also the ones with £100k+ student debt growing by RPI
Pay the young less!
Well yes & no!
Resident Doctors have had their pay cut the most & even using CPI the recent increase still leaves their pay lagging
Some perspective on why they are so angry & frustrated
Also the ones with £100k+ student debt growing by RPI
Pay the young less!
July 30, 2025 at 6:51 AM
EVERYONE has seen their pay fall🤔
Well yes & no!
Resident Doctors have had their pay cut the most & even using CPI the recent increase still leaves their pay lagging
Some perspective on why they are so angry & frustrated
Also the ones with £100k+ student debt growing by RPI
Pay the young less!
Well yes & no!
Resident Doctors have had their pay cut the most & even using CPI the recent increase still leaves their pay lagging
Some perspective on why they are so angry & frustrated
Also the ones with £100k+ student debt growing by RPI
Pay the young less!
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How to tell if your appointment was cancelled due to a Doctors strike
Answer you can’t
On a average day in the NHS hospitals cancel 50,000 appts
Strikes days affect 40,000 appts, apparently🤔
Blaming the Drs for a broken system is giving Management/Govt the excuse they want
Answer you can’t
On a average day in the NHS hospitals cancel 50,000 appts
Strikes days affect 40,000 appts, apparently🤔
Blaming the Drs for a broken system is giving Management/Govt the excuse they want
July 26, 2025 at 6:39 AM
How to tell if your appointment was cancelled due to a Doctors strike
Answer you can’t
On a average day in the NHS hospitals cancel 50,000 appts
Strikes days affect 40,000 appts, apparently🤔
Blaming the Drs for a broken system is giving Management/Govt the excuse they want
Answer you can’t
On a average day in the NHS hospitals cancel 50,000 appts
Strikes days affect 40,000 appts, apparently🤔
Blaming the Drs for a broken system is giving Management/Govt the excuse they want
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Our paper: since SCOTUS McDonald v. Chicago decision, states w/permissive firearm laws have had thousands of excess pediatric firearm deaths.
📊 6,029 excess deaths in the most permissive states
📈 Especially sharp rise among Black children
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... @jeremyfaust.bsky.social
📊 6,029 excess deaths in the most permissive states
📈 Especially sharp rise among Black children
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... @jeremyfaust.bsky.social
Firearm Laws and Pediatric Mortality in the US
This study attempts to measure excess mortality due to firearms among US children aged 0 to 17 years after the McDonald v Chicago US Supreme Court decision (2010).
jamanetwork.com
June 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Our paper: since SCOTUS McDonald v. Chicago decision, states w/permissive firearm laws have had thousands of excess pediatric firearm deaths.
📊 6,029 excess deaths in the most permissive states
📈 Especially sharp rise among Black children
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... @jeremyfaust.bsky.social
📊 6,029 excess deaths in the most permissive states
📈 Especially sharp rise among Black children
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... @jeremyfaust.bsky.social