Charlotte Barlow
@charlottebarlow.bsky.social
Neuro Critical Care Nurse. Passionate about the NHS, equality, and the environment. Neurodivergent. Socialist. Feminist. She/her.
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"If we want to fix the NHS for patients in the future, we need to ensure that doctors we have trained are able to get jobs, while at the same time we keep the ones we do have by valuing them properly." @bma.org.uk deputy chair @redrunswick.bsky.social speaks about resident doctor strike action.
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
"If we want to fix the NHS for patients in the future, we need to ensure that doctors we have trained are able to get jobs, while at the same time we keep the ones we do have by valuing them properly." @bma.org.uk deputy chair @redrunswick.bsky.social speaks about resident doctor strike action.
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Some people get hung up on the phrase “pregnant people”
But it’s simple: cis women and girls, Trans men and boys, and Nonbinary people can all get pregnant
That’s why we use “pregnant people” when fighting for abortion rights
We’re advocating for everyone who needs care
👇🏼
But it’s simple: cis women and girls, Trans men and boys, and Nonbinary people can all get pregnant
That’s why we use “pregnant people” when fighting for abortion rights
We’re advocating for everyone who needs care
👇🏼
“I was with you, until you said ‘pregnant people.’”
I get this a lot. I’m an abortion provider, and the CEO and President of an org known for abortion advocacy. Let’s talk about why I use inclusive language — and why I’m not stopping. 🧵
I get this a lot. I’m an abortion provider, and the CEO and President of an org known for abortion advocacy. Let’s talk about why I use inclusive language — and why I’m not stopping. 🧵
October 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Some people get hung up on the phrase “pregnant people”
But it’s simple: cis women and girls, Trans men and boys, and Nonbinary people can all get pregnant
That’s why we use “pregnant people” when fighting for abortion rights
We’re advocating for everyone who needs care
👇🏼
But it’s simple: cis women and girls, Trans men and boys, and Nonbinary people can all get pregnant
That’s why we use “pregnant people” when fighting for abortion rights
We’re advocating for everyone who needs care
👇🏼
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Zack Polanski made a good point on Peston last night that Reform, Conservative, Labour want you to ignore.
If you want to reduce immigration you must increase skills training in the UK.
You don't just cutoff immigration.
If you want to reduce immigration you must increase skills training in the UK.
You don't just cutoff immigration.
October 21, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Zack Polanski made a good point on Peston last night that Reform, Conservative, Labour want you to ignore.
If you want to reduce immigration you must increase skills training in the UK.
You don't just cutoff immigration.
If you want to reduce immigration you must increase skills training in the UK.
You don't just cutoff immigration.
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Tackling the cost of living crisis goes hand in hand with tackling the climate crisis.
We need food security, insulated homes, and cheap renewable energy.
We need food security, insulated homes, and cheap renewable energy.
UK food inflation is being driven by climate change-induced extreme weather, driving up price of butter, milk, beef, chocolate & coffee
The price rises in those staples is contributing 40% of overall food inflation
Climate change is hitting peoples' pockets, right now
www.ft.com/content/ced8...
The price rises in those staples is contributing 40% of overall food inflation
Climate change is hitting peoples' pockets, right now
www.ft.com/content/ced8...
Five staples fuelling UK food inflation as climate risks rise, study finds
Findings challenge narrative that food price growth is being driven by higher taxes and wage costs
www.ft.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Tackling the cost of living crisis goes hand in hand with tackling the climate crisis.
We need food security, insulated homes, and cheap renewable energy.
We need food security, insulated homes, and cheap renewable energy.
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The Green Party now has 124,000 members, more than the Conservative Party.
October 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The Green Party now has 124,000 members, more than the Conservative Party.
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As if they keep writing all these headlines - and our membership numbers and polling just keeps shooting up. 🚀
Now at 110,000. Over 55% increase in just one month!
Lower bills. Fund NHS. Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Now at 110,000. Over 55% increase in just one month!
Lower bills. Fund NHS. Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
As if they keep writing all these headlines - and our membership numbers and polling just keeps shooting up. 🚀
Now at 110,000. Over 55% increase in just one month!
Lower bills. Fund NHS. Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Now at 110,000. Over 55% increase in just one month!
Lower bills. Fund NHS. Tax the super rich.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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The Green surge is breaking limits! 😲
Together, we can make hope normal again! 💚
Together, we can make hope normal again! 💚
October 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Green surge is breaking limits! 😲
Together, we can make hope normal again! 💚
Together, we can make hope normal again! 💚
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www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-react...
Hard to know what to say really
Fortunately Sci Media Centre is on hand....
@sciencemediacentre.bsky.social
Hard to know what to say really
Fortunately Sci Media Centre is on hand....
@sciencemediacentre.bsky.social
expert reaction to media reports that the Trump administration will link paracetamol to autism | Science Media Centre
www.sciencemediacentre.org
September 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-react...
Hard to know what to say really
Fortunately Sci Media Centre is on hand....
@sciencemediacentre.bsky.social
Hard to know what to say really
Fortunately Sci Media Centre is on hand....
@sciencemediacentre.bsky.social
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Here's a story that shouldn't have to exist.
Senior MPs are spouting so many lies about newcomers to this country that we need long stories like this to correct them
Find out the truth about some of the numbers you might have heard here:👇
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Senior MPs are spouting so many lies about newcomers to this country that we need long stories like this to correct them
Find out the truth about some of the numbers you might have heard here:👇
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
August 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Here's a story that shouldn't have to exist.
Senior MPs are spouting so many lies about newcomers to this country that we need long stories like this to correct them
Find out the truth about some of the numbers you might have heard here:👇
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Senior MPs are spouting so many lies about newcomers to this country that we need long stories like this to correct them
Find out the truth about some of the numbers you might have heard here:👇
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Starmer translated:
If Israel slaughters another 30,000 children
I might make them wait a couple more weeks
before sending them new weapons
meme via Anthony Corella
If Israel slaughters another 30,000 children
I might make them wait a couple more weeks
before sending them new weapons
meme via Anthony Corella
August 11, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Starmer translated:
If Israel slaughters another 30,000 children
I might make them wait a couple more weeks
before sending them new weapons
meme via Anthony Corella
If Israel slaughters another 30,000 children
I might make them wait a couple more weeks
before sending them new weapons
meme via Anthony Corella
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New petition: "Ban the sale of Israeli products until Israel ends its military actions in Gaza"
Deadline 8 January 2026, created by Chris Gleed-Owen
#NewPetition
Deadline 8 January 2026, created by Chris Gleed-Owen
#NewPetition
New petition: Ban the sale of Israeli products until Israel ends its military actions in Gaza
Israel has bombed Gaza, an enclave of over 2 million people, for more than 18 months. Cutting-edge military hardware is harming civilians, with thousands dead and many of the survivors starving. We believe we should act with our wallets and ban the sale of Israeli products in the UK.
petition.parliament.uk
July 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
New petition: "Ban the sale of Israeli products until Israel ends its military actions in Gaza"
Deadline 8 January 2026, created by Chris Gleed-Owen
#NewPetition
Deadline 8 January 2026, created by Chris Gleed-Owen
#NewPetition
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Shame on you @telegraphnews.bsky.social for giving infamous UK anti-vaxer Aseem Malhotra a platform on the very day we learn a child has died of measles in Liverpool.
You do understand, don’t you, that it’s exactly this kind of scaremongering that leaves parents so anxious & afraid?
Shame on you.
You do understand, don’t you, that it’s exactly this kind of scaremongering that leaves parents so anxious & afraid?
Shame on you.
July 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Shame on you @telegraphnews.bsky.social for giving infamous UK anti-vaxer Aseem Malhotra a platform on the very day we learn a child has died of measles in Liverpool.
You do understand, don’t you, that it’s exactly this kind of scaremongering that leaves parents so anxious & afraid?
Shame on you.
You do understand, don’t you, that it’s exactly this kind of scaremongering that leaves parents so anxious & afraid?
Shame on you.
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UK welfare spending "too expensive".
Also UK Welfare spending, almost the lowest in Europe.
Also UK Welfare spending, almost the lowest in Europe.
July 7, 2025 at 1:46 AM
UK welfare spending "too expensive".
Also UK Welfare spending, almost the lowest in Europe.
Also UK Welfare spending, almost the lowest in Europe.
Please sign this petition to ask the government to do more to improve the lives of people with Parkinson's though improved funding and implementation of the "Parky Charter".
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"
We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.
petition.parliament.uk
July 3, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Please sign this petition to ask the government to do more to improve the lives of people with Parkinson's though improved funding and implementation of the "Parky Charter".
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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Some "Gender Critical" activists tried to sue people protesting against them screening an anti trans hate film. They LOST
The judgement is crazy to read as they talk about me a lot in it! The GCs tried to argue that me giving a talk about all the hate I received from GCs made them feel...
The judgement is crazy to read as they talk about me a lot in it! The GCs tried to argue that me giving a talk about all the hate I received from GCs made them feel...
Good news! UCU have won an employment tribunal against the directors of the film 'Adult Human Female,' who claimed UCU's protest against the screening of the film represented discrimination and harassment due to their GC beliefs. UCU press release here for details:
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1404...
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1404...
Employment Tribunal rejects claims University and College Union discriminated against members on grounds of their gender critical beliefs
The University and College Union has successfully defended claims against it in an Employment Tribunal from two UCU members who claim they had been discriminated against and harassed by the union beca...
www.ucu.org.uk
June 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Some "Gender Critical" activists tried to sue people protesting against them screening an anti trans hate film. They LOST
The judgement is crazy to read as they talk about me a lot in it! The GCs tried to argue that me giving a talk about all the hate I received from GCs made them feel...
The judgement is crazy to read as they talk about me a lot in it! The GCs tried to argue that me giving a talk about all the hate I received from GCs made them feel...
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The @freedomflotilla.bsky.social ship 'Madleen' heading for Gaza has been intercepted by Israel in international waters.
We must see the immediate and unconditional release of all Madleen crew members. And we desperately need immediate and unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza.🇵🇸
We must see the immediate and unconditional release of all Madleen crew members. And we desperately need immediate and unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza.🇵🇸
June 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The @freedomflotilla.bsky.social ship 'Madleen' heading for Gaza has been intercepted by Israel in international waters.
We must see the immediate and unconditional release of all Madleen crew members. And we desperately need immediate and unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza.🇵🇸
We must see the immediate and unconditional release of all Madleen crew members. And we desperately need immediate and unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza.🇵🇸
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June 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Release the Madleen crew immediately, end Israel's genocide now!
Palestine Coalition statement on Israel's illigal hijacking of the
#MadleenToGaza
#FreePalestine #StopArmingIsrael #EndTheGenocide
Palestine Coalition statement on Israel's illigal hijacking of the
#MadleenToGaza
#FreePalestine #StopArmingIsrael #EndTheGenocide
June 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Release the Madleen crew immediately, end Israel's genocide now!
Palestine Coalition statement on Israel's illigal hijacking of the
#MadleenToGaza
#FreePalestine #StopArmingIsrael #EndTheGenocide
Palestine Coalition statement on Israel's illigal hijacking of the
#MadleenToGaza
#FreePalestine #StopArmingIsrael #EndTheGenocide
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Dear Labour: the public want more social housing, NOT a blank cheque for developers to build more luxury homes that only the richest can afford.
June 9, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Dear Labour: the public want more social housing, NOT a blank cheque for developers to build more luxury homes that only the richest can afford.
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Bottom trawling tears up fragile seabed habitats & harms the life that depends on them.
Today’s UK Government decision to ban it in 40+ Marine Protected Areas offers hope: a chance to let our seas recover & life return. 🌊
Let's see Marine Protected Areas live up to their name.
Today’s UK Government decision to ban it in 40+ Marine Protected Areas offers hope: a chance to let our seas recover & life return. 🌊
Let's see Marine Protected Areas live up to their name.
June 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Bottom trawling tears up fragile seabed habitats & harms the life that depends on them.
Today’s UK Government decision to ban it in 40+ Marine Protected Areas offers hope: a chance to let our seas recover & life return. 🌊
Let's see Marine Protected Areas live up to their name.
Today’s UK Government decision to ban it in 40+ Marine Protected Areas offers hope: a chance to let our seas recover & life return. 🌊
Let's see Marine Protected Areas live up to their name.
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Oil and gas giants have made huge profits for decades while driving the climate crisis. I'm backing the @makepolluterspay.bsky.social campaign to make the biggest polluters contribute their fair share towards tackling the crisis and protecting our communities and economy.
June 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Oil and gas giants have made huge profits for decades while driving the climate crisis. I'm backing the @makepolluterspay.bsky.social campaign to make the biggest polluters contribute their fair share towards tackling the crisis and protecting our communities and economy.
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Today marks the start of National Blood Donor Week 🩸
The NHS continues to face its worst ever shortage of blood donors.
If you have been thinking about giving blood but putting it off, now is the time.
Sign up today and book an appointment: blood.co.uk
The NHS continues to face its worst ever shortage of blood donors.
If you have been thinking about giving blood but putting it off, now is the time.
Sign up today and book an appointment: blood.co.uk
NHS calls for 200,000 new blood donors as supplies run low
The health service issued an "amber alert" last year and stocks remain low ever since.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Today marks the start of National Blood Donor Week 🩸
The NHS continues to face its worst ever shortage of blood donors.
If you have been thinking about giving blood but putting it off, now is the time.
Sign up today and book an appointment: blood.co.uk
The NHS continues to face its worst ever shortage of blood donors.
If you have been thinking about giving blood but putting it off, now is the time.
Sign up today and book an appointment: blood.co.uk
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Remember: it’s not endorsements that count - it’s votes.
If you want to stand with all the Green councillors & members who’ll be voting for me this summer, join us at join.greenparty.org.uk.
Our movement is growing! 💚
If you want to stand with all the Green councillors & members who’ll be voting for me this summer, join us at join.greenparty.org.uk.
Our movement is growing! 💚
June 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Remember: it’s not endorsements that count - it’s votes.
If you want to stand with all the Green councillors & members who’ll be voting for me this summer, join us at join.greenparty.org.uk.
Our movement is growing! 💚
If you want to stand with all the Green councillors & members who’ll be voting for me this summer, join us at join.greenparty.org.uk.
Our movement is growing! 💚
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The government came to power promising to end the "moral scar" of foodbank use.
Analysis out today shows that plans to slash disability benefits could force 440,000 people into relying on one.
Analysis out today shows that plans to slash disability benefits could force 440,000 people into relying on one.
Benefit cuts will force nearly half a million people to turn to food banks
Food banks are already overwhelmed by demand for help. Disability benefit cuts will make it worse, the government has been warned.
www.bigissue.com
June 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The government came to power promising to end the "moral scar" of foodbank use.
Analysis out today shows that plans to slash disability benefits could force 440,000 people into relying on one.
Analysis out today shows that plans to slash disability benefits could force 440,000 people into relying on one.