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Bella Burns
@bellaburns.bsky.social
· Dec 28
This is an important rebuttal that points to political choices, not public healthcare itself, as the real problem. Undermining the NHS by siphoning money to private interests is what’s driving failure, not the principle of universal care.
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Get your copy before Starmer bans this book because it’s turning the kids trans.
Welcome to Dorley Hall is back in the UK! The first book of The Sisters of Dorley relaunches April 23rd, and for a limited time, you can get 25% off your pre-order at Waterstones with code FEB26.
Visit the website or app between Feb 17 and Feb 20 to pre-order!
www.waterstones.com/book/welcome...
Visit the website or app between Feb 17 and Feb 20 to pre-order!
www.waterstones.com/book/welcome...
February 17, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Get your copy before Starmer bans this book because it’s turning the kids trans.
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remember when Anas Sarwar called on Keir Starmer to resign and absolutely nothing happened
February 17, 2026 at 12:21 PM
remember when Anas Sarwar called on Keir Starmer to resign and absolutely nothing happened
If a party shifts position to chase headlines or blunt criticism, it risks pleasing no one. Conceding ground without a clear principle can look reactive rather than strategic — and voters tend to punish drift more than conviction.
anyway let’s check in with keir starmer to see how “conceding to popular prejudice” is working our for the labour party
February 18, 2026 at 10:37 AM
If a party shifts position to chase headlines or blunt criticism, it risks pleasing no one. Conceding ground without a clear principle can look reactive rather than strategic — and voters tend to punish drift more than conviction.
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Labour have said they wont recognise an ADHD diagnosis from private clinics when applying for PIP/Health Element of UC. It has to be a NHS diagnosis, which are few and far between.
My referral was done via my GP but the diagnosis was done by Psychiatry UK because of the lack of NHS clinicians.
My referral was done via my GP but the diagnosis was done by Psychiatry UK because of the lack of NHS clinicians.
February 17, 2026 at 6:41 AM
Labour have said they wont recognise an ADHD diagnosis from private clinics when applying for PIP/Health Element of UC. It has to be a NHS diagnosis, which are few and far between.
My referral was done via my GP but the diagnosis was done by Psychiatry UK because of the lack of NHS clinicians.
My referral was done via my GP but the diagnosis was done by Psychiatry UK because of the lack of NHS clinicians.
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Doing the same with trans people who went private to save the NHS from burden, but get their hormone prescriptions from the NHS following transition.
February 17, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Doing the same with trans people who went private to save the NHS from burden, but get their hormone prescriptions from the NHS following transition.
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Dr Beth Upton having to leave the NHS is a shame on the country.
February 15, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Dr Beth Upton having to leave the NHS is a shame on the country.
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Keir Starmer has branded Reform UK as 'pro-Putin' at the Munich Security Conference
28% of Britons see Reform UK as pro-Russia, making them the only party the public see as more pro-Russia than anti-Russia
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
28% of Britons see Reform UK as pro-Russia, making them the only party the public see as more pro-Russia than anti-Russia
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
February 14, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Keir Starmer has branded Reform UK as 'pro-Putin' at the Munich Security Conference
28% of Britons see Reform UK as pro-Russia, making them the only party the public see as more pro-Russia than anti-Russia
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
28% of Britons see Reform UK as pro-Russia, making them the only party the public see as more pro-Russia than anti-Russia
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
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Reform UK’s Jenrick is busy blaming Nottinghamshire Council for crumbling roads and chaos - conveniently ignoring that Reform UK runs the council. What a jenprick.
Source: His Facebook account
#UKPolitics
Source: His Facebook account
#UKPolitics
February 15, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Reform UK’s Jenrick is busy blaming Nottinghamshire Council for crumbling roads and chaos - conveniently ignoring that Reform UK runs the council. What a jenprick.
Source: His Facebook account
#UKPolitics
Source: His Facebook account
#UKPolitics
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Thou shalt stop calling to “reform ICE” when what we very clearly want is to abolish and prosecute ICE.
February 14, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Thou shalt stop calling to “reform ICE” when what we very clearly want is to abolish and prosecute ICE.
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All those arrests all that mistreatment and now….
When angry centrists say “but if you don’t vote Labour you will get Reform” maybe they need to look a little more at why people feel betrayed by Labour rather than shaming the voters
www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...
When angry centrists say “but if you don’t vote Labour you will get Reform” maybe they need to look a little more at why people feel betrayed by Labour rather than shaming the voters
www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...
UK decision to ban Palestine Action as ‘terror group’ unlawful, court says
Group's co-founder declares ruling 'monumental victory' in the struggle for freedom for the Palestinian people.'
www.aljazeera.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:10 AM
All those arrests all that mistreatment and now….
When angry centrists say “but if you don’t vote Labour you will get Reform” maybe they need to look a little more at why people feel betrayed by Labour rather than shaming the voters
www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...
When angry centrists say “but if you don’t vote Labour you will get Reform” maybe they need to look a little more at why people feel betrayed by Labour rather than shaming the voters
www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/202...
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Labour continues to troll the trans community - and to prioritise pleasing the right wing press. We know Hilary Cass was selected for her transphobic views: Kemi Badenoch told us exactly that.
So why is she running trans policy for Labour?
So why is she running trans policy for Labour?
February 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Labour continues to troll the trans community - and to prioritise pleasing the right wing press. We know Hilary Cass was selected for her transphobic views: Kemi Badenoch told us exactly that.
So why is she running trans policy for Labour?
So why is she running trans policy for Labour?
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Why is Starmer so unpopular bleats the Guardian whilst failing to investigate Farage in any meaningful way.
February 13, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Why is Starmer so unpopular bleats the Guardian whilst failing to investigate Farage in any meaningful way.
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NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed.
Govt officials warned that the contract would not offer value for money, but Starmer and Streeting still went ahead.
Mandelson took Starmer to meet Palantir’s chief executive.
Govt officials warned that the contract would not offer value for money, but Starmer and Streeting still went ahead.
Mandelson took Starmer to meet Palantir’s chief executive.
NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed
Exclusive: in 2025 briefing to Wes Streeting, officials warned reputation of tech firm behind US ICE operations would hinder rollout of data system in UK
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:15 AM
NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed.
Govt officials warned that the contract would not offer value for money, but Starmer and Streeting still went ahead.
Mandelson took Starmer to meet Palantir’s chief executive.
Govt officials warned that the contract would not offer value for money, but Starmer and Streeting still went ahead.
Mandelson took Starmer to meet Palantir’s chief executive.
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What does the Representation of the People Bill include?
Votes at 16
Automatic voter registration
ID checks for candidates
Reformed postal & proxy voting
Risk checks for large donations
Ban on non-UK business & shell company donations
More Electoral Commission powers
Action on election intimidation
Votes at 16
Automatic voter registration
ID checks for candidates
Reformed postal & proxy voting
Risk checks for large donations
Ban on non-UK business & shell company donations
More Electoral Commission powers
Action on election intimidation
Labour Unveils Sweeping Elections Reform Bill
The Representation of the People Bill had its first reading in the Commons today.
open.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:23 PM
What does the Representation of the People Bill include?
Votes at 16
Automatic voter registration
ID checks for candidates
Reformed postal & proxy voting
Risk checks for large donations
Ban on non-UK business & shell company donations
More Electoral Commission powers
Action on election intimidation
Votes at 16
Automatic voter registration
ID checks for candidates
Reformed postal & proxy voting
Risk checks for large donations
Ban on non-UK business & shell company donations
More Electoral Commission powers
Action on election intimidation
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Zack Polanski has piled fresh pressure on Wes Streeting over Palantir’s NHS contracts
It comes after the Health Secretary’s newly-released text messages showed Peter Mandelson talking to him about meeting American tech companies
It comes after the Health Secretary’s newly-released text messages showed Peter Mandelson talking to him about meeting American tech companies
Zack Polanski pressures Wes Streeting over Palantir after Mandelson texts released
www.thenational.scot
February 10, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Zack Polanski has piled fresh pressure on Wes Streeting over Palantir’s NHS contracts
It comes after the Health Secretary’s newly-released text messages showed Peter Mandelson talking to him about meeting American tech companies
It comes after the Health Secretary’s newly-released text messages showed Peter Mandelson talking to him about meeting American tech companies
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@rikiwilchins.bsky.social [suicide con't]: For years the UK govt had dismissed claims of increases in trans kids' suicides after NHS banned GAC, with an NHS-sponsored independent report covering the same period even claiming "The data do not support the claim..." and reporting just 12 suicides.
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Review of suicides and gender dysphoria at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust: independent report
www.gov.uk
February 10, 2026 at 1:08 AM
@rikiwilchins.bsky.social [suicide con't]: For years the UK govt had dismissed claims of increases in trans kids' suicides after NHS banned GAC, with an NHS-sponsored independent report covering the same period even claiming "The data do not support the claim..." and reporting just 12 suicides.
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CW: Suicide - transphobia
Trans youth suicides surged when NHS banned puberty blockers.
Exactly what everyone warned anti-LGBTQ+ bigots would happen.
www.msn.com/en-gb/health...
Trans youth suicides surged when NHS banned puberty blockers.
Exactly what everyone warned anti-LGBTQ+ bigots would happen.
www.msn.com/en-gb/health...
Trans youth suicides surged when NHS banned puberty blockers, tragic report suggests
The number of transgender under-18s who have died by suicide has tragically surged over the past few years, a damning new report suggests. Content warning: This article references statistics on child suicide rates. Reader discretion is heavily advised. Legal experts at Good Law Project revealed in a Saturday (7 February) report that deaths by suicide among trans youngsters surged to 22 in England between 2021 and 2022. The number is nearly six...
www.msn.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:55 PM
CW: Suicide - transphobia
Trans youth suicides surged when NHS banned puberty blockers.
Exactly what everyone warned anti-LGBTQ+ bigots would happen.
www.msn.com/en-gb/health...
Trans youth suicides surged when NHS banned puberty blockers.
Exactly what everyone warned anti-LGBTQ+ bigots would happen.
www.msn.com/en-gb/health...
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“More people despair over “broken” Britain than during financial crisis”
I wonder why, The Telegraph, The Times, Daily Mail, Daily Express, Sun, BBC, GB “News”, Farage, Reform etc and so on…
I wonder why, The Telegraph, The Times, Daily Mail, Daily Express, Sun, BBC, GB “News”, Farage, Reform etc and so on…
More people despair over ‘broken Britain’ than during financial crisis
Poll finds dissatisfaction at state of the nation higher than after 2008 crash, with Reform voters most likely to believe UK is in decline
www.telegraph.co.uk
January 31, 2026 at 2:25 PM
“More people despair over “broken” Britain than during financial crisis”
I wonder why, The Telegraph, The Times, Daily Mail, Daily Express, Sun, BBC, GB “News”, Farage, Reform etc and so on…
I wonder why, The Telegraph, The Times, Daily Mail, Daily Express, Sun, BBC, GB “News”, Farage, Reform etc and so on…
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Nigel Farage claims that he's fighting the Greens.
But for weeks now he's refused to debate me.
Reform know Gorton & Denton are ready to vote for the Green Party.
But for weeks now he's refused to debate me.
Reform know Gorton & Denton are ready to vote for the Green Party.
January 31, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Nigel Farage claims that he's fighting the Greens.
But for weeks now he's refused to debate me.
Reform know Gorton & Denton are ready to vote for the Green Party.
But for weeks now he's refused to debate me.
Reform know Gorton & Denton are ready to vote for the Green Party.
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"average New Labour minister causes 3 scandals" factoid actualy just statistical error. average minister causes 0 scandals. Scandals Peter, who lives in cave & causes over 10,000 each day, is an outlier adn should not have been counted
January 31, 2026 at 7:29 PM
"average New Labour minister causes 3 scandals" factoid actualy just statistical error. average minister causes 0 scandals. Scandals Peter, who lives in cave & causes over 10,000 each day, is an outlier adn should not have been counted
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Delighted that Angeliki Stogia is Labour’s candidate for Gorton & Denton by-election.
She’s a strong Mancunian woman with Labour values & a record of delivery.
All our doorstep work is clear, only Labour can win against Reform. Don’t risk voting for others.
We chose unity & hope over division.
She’s a strong Mancunian woman with Labour values & a record of delivery.
All our doorstep work is clear, only Labour can win against Reform. Don’t risk voting for others.
We chose unity & hope over division.
January 31, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Delighted that Angeliki Stogia is Labour’s candidate for Gorton & Denton by-election.
She’s a strong Mancunian woman with Labour values & a record of delivery.
All our doorstep work is clear, only Labour can win against Reform. Don’t risk voting for others.
We chose unity & hope over division.
She’s a strong Mancunian woman with Labour values & a record of delivery.
All our doorstep work is clear, only Labour can win against Reform. Don’t risk voting for others.
We chose unity & hope over division.
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BREAKING: “Lord Mandelson remains a member of the House of Lords taking the Labour whip. Given last nights revelations.. do you think he should be stripped of the Labour whip?”
Skys Trevor Philips asks Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Steve Reed
Skys Trevor Philips asks Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Steve Reed
February 1, 2026 at 8:56 AM
BREAKING: “Lord Mandelson remains a member of the House of Lords taking the Labour whip. Given last nights revelations.. do you think he should be stripped of the Labour whip?”
Skys Trevor Philips asks Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Steve Reed
Skys Trevor Philips asks Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary Steve Reed
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Peter Mandelson just set back his next comeback within the Labour Party by another 2-3 months!
NEW: Previously unreported Epstein emails show Peter Mandelson discussing a Panama-linked tax avoidance structure for a £750k Rio apartment - with Epstein as his "chief life adviser".
Exclusive Tax Policy Associates report:
Exclusive Tax Policy Associates report:
February 1, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Peter Mandelson just set back his next comeback within the Labour Party by another 2-3 months!