Colbobs.bsky.social "Col" he/him/his
@colbobs.bsky.social
Sonographer. MSK Trainee.
Sentientist - humanist.
Call me Col.
LGBTQIA+ he/him.
Science fan 🗿 Green Party member. Pro-EU and NHS. NW UK.
纯素 Vegan from '21
Posts include thoughts out loud, not always endorsements, or pinned to flags or employer.
Sentientist - humanist.
Call me Col.
LGBTQIA+ he/him.
Science fan 🗿 Green Party member. Pro-EU and NHS. NW UK.
纯素 Vegan from '21
Posts include thoughts out loud, not always endorsements, or pinned to flags or employer.
Pinned
@thegreenparty.bsky.social
"The Green Party completely rejects privatisation and fragmentation of the NHS. Private companies are focused on creaming off profits which can result in degraded services and more people not getting the treatment they need from the NHS. "
"The Green Party completely rejects privatisation and fragmentation of the NHS. Private companies are focused on creaming off profits which can result in degraded services and more people not getting the treatment they need from the NHS. "
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THIS is one of the easiest ways to take action against Palantir EVER!! All done with a click & I urge you to do the same
Thank you @goodlawproject.bsky.social
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
Thank you @goodlawproject.bsky.social
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
Say no to Palantir in the NHS
NHS England is rolling out software to run our health records from Palantir - fight back
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org
December 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
THIS is one of the easiest ways to take action against Palantir EVER!! All done with a click & I urge you to do the same
Thank you @goodlawproject.bsky.social
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
Thank you @goodlawproject.bsky.social
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
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99% of what you need to understand about the relentless murder of our living planet, in one word:
CAPITALISM
CAPITALISM
December 27, 2025 at 7:55 AM
99% of what you need to understand about the relentless murder of our living planet, in one word:
CAPITALISM
CAPITALISM
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Excellent letter by Natalie, with some important points. Why is the UK becoming the world’s fifth largest economy heralded as an achievement, when poverty is increasing?
My letter in @thetimes.com today: what is the economy for?
#PublicHealth #Wellbeing #Environment #Inequality
#PublicHealth #Wellbeing #Environment #Inequality
December 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Excellent letter by Natalie, with some important points. Why is the UK becoming the world’s fifth largest economy heralded as an achievement, when poverty is increasing?
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The fact Dale still associates himself with a right wing party full of monsters like McSweeney, Reed and Starmer is disgusting. It shows that the people we are told to trust we can’t. He needs to distance himself from this nasty Blue Labour mess.
December 27, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The fact Dale still associates himself with a right wing party full of monsters like McSweeney, Reed and Starmer is disgusting. It shows that the people we are told to trust we can’t. He needs to distance himself from this nasty Blue Labour mess.
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Lying in public office catches up with those who are actively involved in working towards obstructing justice.
There’s always a paper trail, there’s always consequences.
There’s always a paper trail, there’s always consequences.
Phang: If that happened in January, how in the actual hell is Blanche now telling the American people that they suddenly discovered a million more documents?
GTFOH. As far back as January, the entirety of the Epstein files were transferred to Main Justice at DOJ…
GTFOH. As far back as January, the entirety of the Epstein files were transferred to Main Justice at DOJ…
December 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Lying in public office catches up with those who are actively involved in working towards obstructing justice.
There’s always a paper trail, there’s always consequences.
There’s always a paper trail, there’s always consequences.
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Trump DOJ PANICS as MILLIONS OF NEW Epstein Files SURFACE?!?!
YouTube video by Katie Phang
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Actual headline: “Client media to convince poor people that the interests of rich people are somehow good for them, and worth getting angry about. Brexit cited as prime example of how spectacularly well this can work”
Labour ‘alienating rural people’ with plan to ban trail hunting, says Countryside Alliance
Labour ‘alienating rural people’ with plan to ban trail hunting, says Countryside Alliance
Poll released by group as people gather for traditional Boxing Day hunts finds 76% of voters believe Labour prioritises urban issues over rural ones
Keir Starmer’s government has been told it has “alienated rural people” as traditional Boxing Day hunts gathered across the UK ahead of plans to ban trail hunting.
The warning came from the Countryside Alliance pressure group, which released a poll suggesting 65% of voters think the Labour administration unfairly neglects country communities. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Actual headline: “Client media to convince poor people that the interests of rich people are somehow good for them, and worth getting angry about. Brexit cited as prime example of how spectacularly well this can work”
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A year of reasons why Ofwat should just say NO to Thames Water's outrageous deal: a licence to pollute our water for the next 15 years.
JULY: Thames Water gives £2.5m in fat cat payouts despite Ofwat's bonus ban.
Tell Ofwat to reject the Thames Water deal. #OFWATsayNO
vist.ly/4jur7
JULY: Thames Water gives £2.5m in fat cat payouts despite Ofwat's bonus ban.
Tell Ofwat to reject the Thames Water deal. #OFWATsayNO
vist.ly/4jur7
December 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
A year of reasons why Ofwat should just say NO to Thames Water's outrageous deal: a licence to pollute our water for the next 15 years.
JULY: Thames Water gives £2.5m in fat cat payouts despite Ofwat's bonus ban.
Tell Ofwat to reject the Thames Water deal. #OFWATsayNO
vist.ly/4jur7
JULY: Thames Water gives £2.5m in fat cat payouts despite Ofwat's bonus ban.
Tell Ofwat to reject the Thames Water deal. #OFWATsayNO
vist.ly/4jur7
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Cannot stop thinking about the people I met in Calais. They deserve so much better.
@greenparty.org.uk @calaisappeal.bsky.social
@greenparty.org.uk @calaisappeal.bsky.social
December 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Cannot stop thinking about the people I met in Calais. They deserve so much better.
@greenparty.org.uk @calaisappeal.bsky.social
@greenparty.org.uk @calaisappeal.bsky.social
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Just putting this out there...
Rather certain that anyone bragging about selling military equipment, weapons and ammunition, makes anyone doing so, a fucking tosser.
Rather certain that anyone bragging about selling military equipment, weapons and ammunition, makes anyone doing so, a fucking tosser.
In 2025 the Labour government helped deliver £20billion in military exports.
Deals with our allies have secured thousands of jobs across the UK, keep Britain strong and help prove that defence is an engine for growth 🇬🇧
www.thetimes.com/article/50e2...
Deals with our allies have secured thousands of jobs across the UK, keep Britain strong and help prove that defence is an engine for growth 🇬🇧
www.thetimes.com/article/50e2...
UK sells £20bn of defence exports amid threat of Russian war
More than 25,000 British jobs have been supported through deals with Norway, Turkey and other European partners
www.thetimes.com
December 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Just putting this out there...
Rather certain that anyone bragging about selling military equipment, weapons and ammunition, makes anyone doing so, a fucking tosser.
Rather certain that anyone bragging about selling military equipment, weapons and ammunition, makes anyone doing so, a fucking tosser.
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Reform UK Review 2025
@nigel_farage headed to the US to testify front of the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on free speech.
Congressman Jamie Raskin grilled him on Epstein and Trump.
@nigel_farage headed to the US to testify front of the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on free speech.
Congressman Jamie Raskin grilled him on Epstein and Trump.
Nigel Farage absolutely destroyed by Democrat Congressman in Committee Hearing
In this explosive clip from the House Judiciary Committee, Congressman Jamie Raskin takes direct aim at Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, dismantling his testimony and questioning why he was even…
m.youtube.com
December 27, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Reform UK Review 2025
@nigel_farage headed to the US to testify front of the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on free speech.
Congressman Jamie Raskin grilled him on Epstein and Trump.
@nigel_farage headed to the US to testify front of the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on free speech.
Congressman Jamie Raskin grilled him on Epstein and Trump.
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This is the danger of having a leader who is utterly shameless - there is no way he can comprehend hypocrisy - this is what we will get if Farage wins , which is why we need strong opposition that is not obedient to Farage’s talking points
December 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
This is the danger of having a leader who is utterly shameless - there is no way he can comprehend hypocrisy - this is what we will get if Farage wins , which is why we need strong opposition that is not obedient to Farage’s talking points
Indeed, who is the economy for?
My letter in @thetimes.com today: what is the economy for?
#PublicHealth #Wellbeing #Environment #Inequality
#PublicHealth #Wellbeing #Environment #Inequality
December 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Indeed, who is the economy for?
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My letter in @thetimes.com today: what is the economy for?
#PublicHealth #Wellbeing #Environment #Inequality
#PublicHealth #Wellbeing #Environment #Inequality
December 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
My letter in @thetimes.com today: what is the economy for?
#PublicHealth #Wellbeing #Environment #Inequality
#PublicHealth #Wellbeing #Environment #Inequality
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"fucking fool of a Took!", surely
The Lord of The Rings movies were rated PG-13. By current rules that means that each film could contain one use of the word "Fuck". Which line are you altering to insert the most useful swear word?
"I can't carry it for you, but I can Fucking carry you"
"I can't carry it for you, but I can Fucking carry you"
December 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
"fucking fool of a Took!", surely
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Tax and insurance based health systems do better on some key indicators than the NHS, the reasons; spending and healthcare professionals per capita.
Yusuf DOESN'T say he won't privatise the NHS because he will NOT commit to public funding of the NHS.
Reform would, Labour are underfunding.
Yusuf DOESN'T say he won't privatise the NHS because he will NOT commit to public funding of the NHS.
Reform would, Labour are underfunding.
BEST OF 2025: Zia Yusuf's worst takes of the year DEBUNKED
YouTube video by No Justice
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Tax and insurance based health systems do better on some key indicators than the NHS, the reasons; spending and healthcare professionals per capita.
Yusuf DOESN'T say he won't privatise the NHS because he will NOT commit to public funding of the NHS.
Reform would, Labour are underfunding.
Yusuf DOESN'T say he won't privatise the NHS because he will NOT commit to public funding of the NHS.
Reform would, Labour are underfunding.
Vegan kids are shorter? Oh my GAAAAAAAAWD!
Except the effect was diminished or disappeared if the height of the parents was considered - so who knew short kids come from short parents!?
Apparently height of boys is more important than cardiovascular risk.
That's all manner of wrong...
Except the effect was diminished or disappeared if the height of the parents was considered - so who knew short kids come from short parents!?
Apparently height of boys is more important than cardiovascular risk.
That's all manner of wrong...
"Vegan Children are Shorter and Skinnier"
YouTube video by Unnatural Vegan
youtu.be
December 27, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Vegan kids are shorter? Oh my GAAAAAAAAWD!
Except the effect was diminished or disappeared if the height of the parents was considered - so who knew short kids come from short parents!?
Apparently height of boys is more important than cardiovascular risk.
That's all manner of wrong...
Except the effect was diminished or disappeared if the height of the parents was considered - so who knew short kids come from short parents!?
Apparently height of boys is more important than cardiovascular risk.
That's all manner of wrong...
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Tax and insurance based health systems do better on some key indicators than the NHS, the reasons; spending and healthcare professionals per capita.
Yusuf DOESN'T say he won't privatise the NHS because he will NOT commit to public funding of the NHS.
Reform would, Labour are underfunding.
Yusuf DOESN'T say he won't privatise the NHS because he will NOT commit to public funding of the NHS.
Reform would, Labour are underfunding.
BEST OF 2025: Zia Yusuf's worst takes of the year DEBUNKED
YouTube video by No Justice
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Tax and insurance based health systems do better on some key indicators than the NHS, the reasons; spending and healthcare professionals per capita.
Yusuf DOESN'T say he won't privatise the NHS because he will NOT commit to public funding of the NHS.
Reform would, Labour are underfunding.
Yusuf DOESN'T say he won't privatise the NHS because he will NOT commit to public funding of the NHS.
Reform would, Labour are underfunding.
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We need to start talking about the radicalisation of the older generation by the internet: perhaps we should have upper age limits on social media like Facebook, or an age-related ban on owning mobile phones.
"Foreign-born doctors and nurses were being put off by antagonism by politicians towards migrants, media coverage of immigration, the racist abuse of international medical graduates by NHS colleagues and racist aggression by patients toward minority ethnic NHS staff, she said."
Foreign medics shunning NHS because of anti-migrant rhetoric, says top doctor
Exclusive: UK now an ‘unwelcoming, racist’ country for overseas health workers, according to medical colleges leader
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We need to start talking about the radicalisation of the older generation by the internet: perhaps we should have upper age limits on social media like Facebook, or an age-related ban on owning mobile phones.
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I listened to about three minutes of this to hear how sneering it is about the Green Party.
Good.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Good.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
"Top political comedian Matt Forde reconvenes his Focus Group for a Boxing Day special with a Dickensian twist." www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... Is Michael Gove the Dickensian twist? Plus his bizarre take on @zackpolanski.bsky.social from around 23mins in.
Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 - The Matt Forde Focus Group: Boxing Day Special - BBC Sounds
Comedian Matt Forde reconvenes his very own Focus Group for a one-off Boxing Day special.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I listened to about three minutes of this to hear how sneering it is about the Green Party.
Good.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Good.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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December 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Our "Getting Started" hub is designed to help you use data to maximize your impact and reduce animal suffering. Explore our free resources and research-driven insights today.
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Front page of today’s iPaper.
The Green Party are the only party able to hold this government to account and take the fight to Reform.
Join us today to help shape 2026.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
The Green Party are the only party able to hold this government to account and take the fight to Reform.
Join us today to help shape 2026.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
December 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Front page of today’s iPaper.
The Green Party are the only party able to hold this government to account and take the fight to Reform.
Join us today to help shape 2026.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
The Green Party are the only party able to hold this government to account and take the fight to Reform.
Join us today to help shape 2026.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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A charity single in support of Palestine has topped the UK charts and become the best selling download of Christmas week 👇
Palestinian charity single becomes best-selling download of Christmas week
www.thenational.scot
December 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A charity single in support of Palestine has topped the UK charts and become the best selling download of Christmas week 👇