Honest Dr John
@honestdrjohn.bsky.social
Retired public health doctor
He's as much right to those medals, and that rank, as any of the Winddor parasites.
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‘Fake admiral’ arrested after Remembrance memorial
A man has been arrested after a “fake admiral” wore medals to a Remembrance Sunday commemoration.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
He's as much right to those medals, and that rank, as any of the Winddor parasites.
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PFI is a disaster.
Billions still flow to private profit while NHS hospitals fall apart.
We dug into how this happened — and why it should not happen again.👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
Billions still flow to private profit while NHS hospitals fall apart.
We dug into how this happened — and why it should not happen again.👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
November 13, 2025 at 8:42 AM
PFI is a disaster.
Billions still flow to private profit while NHS hospitals fall apart.
We dug into how this happened — and why it should not happen again.👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
Billions still flow to private profit while NHS hospitals fall apart.
We dug into how this happened — and why it should not happen again.👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
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Why is there no Labour Friends of Germany? Labour Friends of Pakistan? Labour Friends of France? Labour Friends of Wales even?
Something isn't quite right.
Something isn't quite right.
November 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Why is there no Labour Friends of Germany? Labour Friends of Pakistan? Labour Friends of France? Labour Friends of Wales even?
Something isn't quite right.
Something isn't quite right.
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Reeves considers cut to green levies to reduce cost of energy bills.
Cut bills by cutting profiteering, change Ofgem's marginal pricing method, improve housing, nationalise energy.
Fund green levies through general taxation. Take equity stake for govt subsidies. There must be no free cash.
Cut bills by cutting profiteering, change Ofgem's marginal pricing method, improve housing, nationalise energy.
Fund green levies through general taxation. Take equity stake for govt subsidies. There must be no free cash.
Reeves considers cut to green levies in effort to reduce cost of energy bills
Exclusive: Chancellor hopes to save up to £170 from average bill but industry insiders say move would be ‘disastrous’
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Reeves considers cut to green levies to reduce cost of energy bills.
Cut bills by cutting profiteering, change Ofgem's marginal pricing method, improve housing, nationalise energy.
Fund green levies through general taxation. Take equity stake for govt subsidies. There must be no free cash.
Cut bills by cutting profiteering, change Ofgem's marginal pricing method, improve housing, nationalise energy.
Fund green levies through general taxation. Take equity stake for govt subsidies. There must be no free cash.
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In yesterday's pre-budget speech Rachel Reeves said she was focused on "protecting the NHS".
Private funding has been disaster for the NHS. Trusts are paying back up to 27* over their original PFI deals.
The best way to protect it is to say NO to a new round of private finance arrangements.
Private funding has been disaster for the NHS. Trusts are paying back up to 27* over their original PFI deals.
The best way to protect it is to say NO to a new round of private finance arrangements.
November 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM
In yesterday's pre-budget speech Rachel Reeves said she was focused on "protecting the NHS".
Private funding has been disaster for the NHS. Trusts are paying back up to 27* over their original PFI deals.
The best way to protect it is to say NO to a new round of private finance arrangements.
Private funding has been disaster for the NHS. Trusts are paying back up to 27* over their original PFI deals.
The best way to protect it is to say NO to a new round of private finance arrangements.
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"Sometimes we must realize that the best way to reach a UBI is to present it as a refundable tax credit rather than as a paycheck. As simply reducing the taxation of the rich and poor alike with a cash transfer to those whose tax liability is less than the credit."
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November 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"Sometimes we must realize that the best way to reach a UBI is to present it as a refundable tax credit rather than as a paycheck. As simply reducing the taxation of the rich and poor alike with a cash transfer to those whose tax liability is less than the credit."
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#Inequality in the UK is at record levels and *it is accelerating* - that is the *only* thing Rachel Reeves' next budget should be addressing.
There are no tough decisions to make - they are all clear & obvious.
If they are not taken, it is political cowardice and/or corruption, nothing else.
There are no tough decisions to make - they are all clear & obvious.
If they are not taken, it is political cowardice and/or corruption, nothing else.
Wealth inequality risks triggering 'societal collapse' within next decade, report finds | King's College London
The warning comes from an expert roundtable led by researchers from King's and the Fairness Foundation
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October 30, 2025 at 9:10 AM
#Inequality in the UK is at record levels and *it is accelerating* - that is the *only* thing Rachel Reeves' next budget should be addressing.
There are no tough decisions to make - they are all clear & obvious.
If they are not taken, it is political cowardice and/or corruption, nothing else.
There are no tough decisions to make - they are all clear & obvious.
If they are not taken, it is political cowardice and/or corruption, nothing else.
irresponsibly posting my location on social media
October 29, 2025 at 9:29 AM
irresponsibly posting my location on social media
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#Renationalise water
“Privatisation was the experiment — and it’s failed. We have water companies pumping sewage into our rivers and charging us extra for the privilege.”
Zack Polanski says it’s time to bring water back into public hands on #BBCPoliticsNorth.
Zack Polanski says it’s time to bring water back into public hands on #BBCPoliticsNorth.
October 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM
#Renationalise water
Won't make any difference, but I signed anyway.
I just signed the campaign calling to suspend Reform UK’s Sarah Pochin MP for her racist comments - add your name now: 38d.gs/ejbh
No political party should tolerate racism - which is why I've signed this petition to suspend Reform UK’s Sarah Pochin MP for her racist comments - add your name now:
I just signed the campaign calling to immediately suspend MP Sarah Pochin for her racist comments.
38d.gs
October 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Won't make any difference, but I signed anyway.
CBA reading her 'apology'. I bet it's not 'I'm sorry I said it. It was wrong' I bet it's 'I'm sorry if what I said offended anyone'.
So not 'I'm sorry I punched you on the nose. It was wrong' but 'I'm sorry if it hurt you when I punched you on the nose.'
So not 'I'm sorry I punched you on the nose. It was wrong' but 'I'm sorry if it hurt you when I punched you on the nose.'
A disturbing and unsettling outburst from Reform’s newest MP has left both her and the party with some difficult questions to answer.
October 27, 2025 at 9:34 AM
CBA reading her 'apology'. I bet it's not 'I'm sorry I said it. It was wrong' I bet it's 'I'm sorry if what I said offended anyone'.
So not 'I'm sorry I punched you on the nose. It was wrong' but 'I'm sorry if it hurt you when I punched you on the nose.'
So not 'I'm sorry I punched you on the nose. It was wrong' but 'I'm sorry if it hurt you when I punched you on the nose.'
Not that it will make a blind bit of difference, but I've signed anyway.
October 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Not that it will make a blind bit of difference, but I've signed anyway.
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Prince Andrew gives up his royal title. Brilliant, now if he could also give up the privilege, the taxpayer-funded security, and finally accept that long-overdue invitation from the FBI for a little ‘chat’ in the U.S.
October 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Prince Andrew gives up his royal title. Brilliant, now if he could also give up the privilege, the taxpayer-funded security, and finally accept that long-overdue invitation from the FBI for a little ‘chat’ in the U.S.
Rafael Sabatini is infinitely superior to Alexander Dumas.
Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat
October 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Rafael Sabatini is infinitely superior to Alexander Dumas.
This is so good. It's almost British.
(Well, the good bit of British.)
(Well, the good bit of British.)
PORTLAND: “The frogs are multiplying”
(#NotAWarZone Noem Matter what Kristi says)
(#NotAWarZone Noem Matter what Kristi says)
October 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This is so good. It's almost British.
(Well, the good bit of British.)
(Well, the good bit of British.)
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Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.
Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.
Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.
Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.
Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.
October 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.
Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.
Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.
Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.
Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.
As someone else said (I paraphrase):
"If you sit down to a game of chess and your opponent punches you in the face, you're not going to be on the winning side by honing your chess-playing skills."
"If you sit down to a game of chess and your opponent punches you in the face, you're not going to be on the winning side by honing your chess-playing skills."
October 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
As someone else said (I paraphrase):
"If you sit down to a game of chess and your opponent punches you in the face, you're not going to be on the winning side by honing your chess-playing skills."
"If you sit down to a game of chess and your opponent punches you in the face, you're not going to be on the winning side by honing your chess-playing skills."
A classic of the genre for @therealyplac.bsky.social @yplac.bsky.social
Milngavie Tesco this afternoon.
I actually saw them parking but was too shy to say anything.
Milngavie Tesco this afternoon.
I actually saw them parking but was too shy to say anything.
October 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
A classic of the genre for @therealyplac.bsky.social @yplac.bsky.social
Milngavie Tesco this afternoon.
I actually saw them parking but was too shy to say anything.
Milngavie Tesco this afternoon.
I actually saw them parking but was too shy to say anything.
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Unless they are Tory Fraudsters and in the VIP lane.
October 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Unless they are Tory Fraudsters and in the VIP lane.
Won't do any good, but I signed anyway.
Did you see that Boris Johnson is pocketing £115,000 a year from taxpayers through an ex-PM allowance, all while facing investigation over shady money-making deals?
Call for his taxpayers' allowance to be suspended until the investigation is completed - sign the petition.
38d.gs/cuni
Call for his taxpayers' allowance to be suspended until the investigation is completed - sign the petition.
38d.gs/cuni
Suspend Boris Johnson's taxpayer allowance
I’ve just signed the petition to suspend Boris Johnson’s £115k ex-PM allowance until they’ve finished investigating his dodgy deals. Leaks show he was using his old office for private business, meetin...
38d.gs
October 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Won't do any good, but I signed anyway.
But turns off replies and quote posts. Very open and inclusive.
October 8, 2025 at 8:03 AM
But turns off replies and quote posts. Very open and inclusive.
Well who are you going to believe?
It's a real poser, isn't it?
It's a real poser, isn't it?
Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr. "We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.
We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Well who are you going to believe?
It's a real poser, isn't it?
It's a real poser, isn't it?