River
@riverlorien.bsky.social
Happy escapee from the other place. Mix of interests inc health, welfare & disability policy, media, hospice/palliative care, the environment & animal welfare
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More utterly predictable news of Labour's utterly pointless "one in one out* policy.
At this rate it's going to increase channel crossings. All it does is create a never ending cycle of people relying on gangs. It doesn't address the need for safe routes at all.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
At this rate it's going to increase channel crossings. All it does is create a never ending cycle of people relying on gangs. It doesn't address the need for safe routes at all.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
November 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
More utterly predictable news of Labour's utterly pointless "one in one out* policy.
At this rate it's going to increase channel crossings. All it does is create a never ending cycle of people relying on gangs. It doesn't address the need for safe routes at all.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
At this rate it's going to increase channel crossings. All it does is create a never ending cycle of people relying on gangs. It doesn't address the need for safe routes at all.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
"There's a ceasefire in Gaza, but as far as we are concerned in the West Bank, we haven't seen the effects of the ceasefire,"
"The settlers' attacks increased. They have machine guns. A lot of people are intimidated, and fear going into their own land."
"The settlers' attacks increased. They have machine guns. A lot of people are intimidated, and fear going into their own land."
The UN says October saw the highest number of Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in nearly 20 years of tracking that violence. More than half the attacks targeted olive harvesters. n.pr/3LT0ecL
The struggle to preserve the Palestinian olive and date harvest
The UN says October saw the highest number of Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in nearly 20 years of tracking that violence. More than half the attacks targeted olive harvesters.
n.pr
November 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
"There's a ceasefire in Gaza, but as far as we are concerned in the West Bank, we haven't seen the effects of the ceasefire,"
"The settlers' attacks increased. They have machine guns. A lot of people are intimidated, and fear going into their own land."
"The settlers' attacks increased. They have machine guns. A lot of people are intimidated, and fear going into their own land."
'...the financial state of the hospice sector is dire.'
'Two-thirds of adult hospices in England recorded a deficit in 2023-24.'
'Across the country, hospices are being forced to cut staff, reduce their bed numbers and slash community services for dying people who wish to be cared for at home.'
'Two-thirds of adult hospices in England recorded a deficit in 2023-24.'
'Across the country, hospices are being forced to cut staff, reduce their bed numbers and slash community services for dying people who wish to be cared for at home.'
As a palliative care specialist, I’ve witnessed the human tragedy of our end-of-life care crisis | Rachel Clarke
As a palliative care specialist, I’ve witnessed the human tragedy of our end-of-life care crisis | Rachel Clarke
While the government debates assisted dying, palliative care is an afterthought. And many more people face death without the care and support they need, says Rachel Clarke
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
'...the financial state of the hospice sector is dire.'
'Two-thirds of adult hospices in England recorded a deficit in 2023-24.'
'Across the country, hospices are being forced to cut staff, reduce their bed numbers and slash community services for dying people who wish to be cared for at home.'
'Two-thirds of adult hospices in England recorded a deficit in 2023-24.'
'Across the country, hospices are being forced to cut staff, reduce their bed numbers and slash community services for dying people who wish to be cared for at home.'
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@lbc.co.uk #lbc
Cutting welfare will only increase debt & destitution.
JRF: 'Our most recent survey found five in six families on Universal Credit had gone without essentials in the first half of this year.
That means going without basics like food, heating & toiletries.'
@lbc.co.uk #lbc
Cutting welfare will only increase debt & destitution.
JRF: 'Our most recent survey found five in six families on Universal Credit had gone without essentials in the first half of this year.
That means going without basics like food, heating & toiletries.'
Universal credit is set to rise – but not by enough
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation estimates that universal credit will still fall short by around £1,000 a year per person
www.bigissue.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@lbc.co.uk #lbc
Cutting welfare will only increase debt & destitution.
JRF: 'Our most recent survey found five in six families on Universal Credit had gone without essentials in the first half of this year.
That means going without basics like food, heating & toiletries.'
@lbc.co.uk #lbc
Cutting welfare will only increase debt & destitution.
JRF: 'Our most recent survey found five in six families on Universal Credit had gone without essentials in the first half of this year.
That means going without basics like food, heating & toiletries.'
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@lbc.co.uk #lbc
Newly ill/disabled people will have their Universal Credit health (sickness benefit) cut by half from April - with zero prior mention in the manifesto.
This will push thousands of people into deepening poverty.
Where was the equivalent outcry about this?
@lbc.co.uk #lbc
Newly ill/disabled people will have their Universal Credit health (sickness benefit) cut by half from April - with zero prior mention in the manifesto.
This will push thousands of people into deepening poverty.
Where was the equivalent outcry about this?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@lbc.co.uk #lbc
Newly ill/disabled people will have their Universal Credit health (sickness benefit) cut by half from April - with zero prior mention in the manifesto.
This will push thousands of people into deepening poverty.
Where was the equivalent outcry about this?
@lbc.co.uk #lbc
Newly ill/disabled people will have their Universal Credit health (sickness benefit) cut by half from April - with zero prior mention in the manifesto.
This will push thousands of people into deepening poverty.
Where was the equivalent outcry about this?
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The BBC is now in a fight for its life. It enemies will be happy www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
The BBC is in a fight for its survival
The BBC only has itself to blame for its handling of a serious error in a documentary on Trump. But its demise—as the US media landscape shows—would l...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The BBC is now in a fight for its life. It enemies will be happy www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
'...total welfare spending is projected to remain flat as a percentage of GDP up to the end of the decade.'
'Evidence shows health-related benefit cuts would drive up poverty, not employment.'
'Meanwhile, taking money out of the pockets of vulnerable people would reduce spending in the economy.'
'Evidence shows health-related benefit cuts would drive up poverty, not employment.'
'Meanwhile, taking money out of the pockets of vulnerable people would reduce spending in the economy.'
The bond market is wrong. Reeves should not cut welfare to placate the City
- my comment in today's @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/business/202...
- my comment in today's @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/business/202...
The bond market is wrong. Reeves should not cut welfare to placate the City | Richard Partington
Keeping the markets on side is the chancellor’s priority but it’s not an easy task given their simplistic, misplaced views on welfare cuts
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
'...total welfare spending is projected to remain flat as a percentage of GDP up to the end of the decade.'
'Evidence shows health-related benefit cuts would drive up poverty, not employment.'
'Meanwhile, taking money out of the pockets of vulnerable people would reduce spending in the economy.'
'Evidence shows health-related benefit cuts would drive up poverty, not employment.'
'Meanwhile, taking money out of the pockets of vulnerable people would reduce spending in the economy.'
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Terror definition too broad, Starmer to be told
New advice could undermine the Palestine Action ban www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
New advice could undermine the Palestine Action ban www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Terror definition too broad, Starmer to be told
New advice could undermine the Palestine Action ban
www.newstatesman.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Terror definition too broad, Starmer to be told
New advice could undermine the Palestine Action ban www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
New advice could undermine the Palestine Action ban www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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" Grow your own fox in a window box " - First floor #FoxOfTheDay shared by @wikipickie.bsky.social , top work !
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
" Grow your own fox in a window box " - First floor #FoxOfTheDay shared by @wikipickie.bsky.social , top work !
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To allow the BBC to be defunded, decayed & ultimately destroyed by right wing ideologues is to finally submit to a society based on callousness & selfishness, and an end to what we have claimed for generations to be true British values.
We must fight for it.
We must fight for it.
November 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM
To allow the BBC to be defunded, decayed & ultimately destroyed by right wing ideologues is to finally submit to a society based on callousness & selfishness, and an end to what we have claimed for generations to be true British values.
We must fight for it.
We must fight for it.
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With Mahmood talking about copying Denmark's inhumane anti-asylum policies, it's worth remembering this is what Denmark is already sending people back to, just as others like Germany are planning. Conflict zones can remain unsafe for many for years after conflict ends.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fear among Syria's minorities after the fall of Assad
Many among Syria's minorities see little future in the country amid revenge attacks and sectarian killings.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 AM
With Mahmood talking about copying Denmark's inhumane anti-asylum policies, it's worth remembering this is what Denmark is already sending people back to, just as others like Germany are planning. Conflict zones can remain unsafe for many for years after conflict ends.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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November 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
'Good clinicians know what matters most in interactions with patients are the hesitations, silences and nervous laughs – the things left unsaid.'
'They require presence, patience and attunement to the affective states, social relationships, family dynamics and fears of each patient.'
'They require presence, patience and attunement to the affective states, social relationships, family dynamics and fears of each patient.'
What we lose when we surrender care to algorithms | Eric Reinhart
What we lose when we surrender care to algorithms | Eric Reinhart
A dangerous faith in AI is sweeping American healthcare – with consequences for the basis of society itself
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
'Good clinicians know what matters most in interactions with patients are the hesitations, silences and nervous laughs – the things left unsaid.'
'They require presence, patience and attunement to the affective states, social relationships, family dynamics and fears of each patient.'
'They require presence, patience and attunement to the affective states, social relationships, family dynamics and fears of each patient.'
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A duo for you today ! Your #FoxOfTheDay from @gp-wildlife.bsky.social on BlueSky
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A duo for you today ! Your #FoxOfTheDay from @gp-wildlife.bsky.social on BlueSky
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I’ve just announced I’ll be leading a National Emergency Briefing on 27 November . At a time when climate is in free fall on the political agenda , it’s vital our leaders realise what is at stake if we do not accelerate a just , green transition for all .
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
November 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I’ve just announced I’ll be leading a National Emergency Briefing on 27 November . At a time when climate is in free fall on the political agenda , it’s vital our leaders realise what is at stake if we do not accelerate a just , green transition for all .
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
@nebriefing.bsky.social 🇬🇧
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'Last year Pie [youth centre] supported almost 1,000 children and young people.'
'The looming closure comes despite an independent report that estimated the centre is saving the council more than £500,000 a year in costs that include services in mental health, youth justice and social care'
'The looming closure comes despite an independent report that estimated the centre is saving the council more than £500,000 a year in costs that include services in mental health, youth justice and social care'
November 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
'Last year Pie [youth centre] supported almost 1,000 children and young people.'
'The looming closure comes despite an independent report that estimated the centre is saving the council more than £500,000 a year in costs that include services in mental health, youth justice and social care'
'The looming closure comes despite an independent report that estimated the centre is saving the council more than £500,000 a year in costs that include services in mental health, youth justice and social care'
“It is concerning to see that the government is using powers that should be reserved for extremist offenders to control and monitor the actions of those involved in peaceful protest."
Including "serious restrictions on freedom of speech and freedom of association.”
Including "serious restrictions on freedom of speech and freedom of association.”
Jailed UK climate protesters facing conditions reserved for extremists on release
Exclusive: Just Stop Oil activist was banned from attending gatherings, including meeting a friend in a cafe, without permission
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
“It is concerning to see that the government is using powers that should be reserved for extremist offenders to control and monitor the actions of those involved in peaceful protest."
Including "serious restrictions on freedom of speech and freedom of association.”
Including "serious restrictions on freedom of speech and freedom of association.”
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Andrew Lownie wrote an explosive book about Prince Andrew
Then came the backlash.
Legal threats. Journalists were told they’d lose Palace access if they spoke to him
Anonymous social media accounts accused Lownie of visiting sex workers.
This is how ‘the Firm’ works youtu.be/OJHaVsDVv-c?...
Then came the backlash.
Legal threats. Journalists were told they’d lose Palace access if they spoke to him
Anonymous social media accounts accused Lownie of visiting sex workers.
This is how ‘the Firm’ works youtu.be/OJHaVsDVv-c?...
November 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Andrew Lownie wrote an explosive book about Prince Andrew
Then came the backlash.
Legal threats. Journalists were told they’d lose Palace access if they spoke to him
Anonymous social media accounts accused Lownie of visiting sex workers.
This is how ‘the Firm’ works youtu.be/OJHaVsDVv-c?...
Then came the backlash.
Legal threats. Journalists were told they’d lose Palace access if they spoke to him
Anonymous social media accounts accused Lownie of visiting sex workers.
This is how ‘the Firm’ works youtu.be/OJHaVsDVv-c?...
'Last year Pie [youth centre] supported almost 1,000 children and young people.'
'The looming closure comes despite an independent report that estimated the centre is saving the council more than £500,000 a year in costs that include services in mental health, youth justice and social care'
'The looming closure comes despite an independent report that estimated the centre is saving the council more than £500,000 a year in costs that include services in mental health, youth justice and social care'
November 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
'Last year Pie [youth centre] supported almost 1,000 children and young people.'
'The looming closure comes despite an independent report that estimated the centre is saving the council more than £500,000 a year in costs that include services in mental health, youth justice and social care'
'The looming closure comes despite an independent report that estimated the centre is saving the council more than £500,000 a year in costs that include services in mental health, youth justice and social care'
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What a face ! Thank you to @glenisilla.bsky.social for this morning's #FoxOfTheDay
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM
What a face ! Thank you to @glenisilla.bsky.social for this morning's #FoxOfTheDay
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Drives me mad that people talk about Danish immigration policy as a *political* success without bothering to look at the polls.
Aside from the crucial voting system difference, the Social Democrats over this period have haemorrhaged votes to progressive parties and are currently on course for their worst result in 110yrs, while the Green Left are set for their best ever.
The Danish People's Party are currently gaining.
The Danish People's Party are currently gaining.
what are the odds that the people in Downing Street briefing this out would also break out in hives at the mere mention of proportional representation?
November 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Drives me mad that people talk about Danish immigration policy as a *political* success without bothering to look at the polls.
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Tees Valley mayor Lord (Ben) Houchen promised renewal. Instead, Britain’s biggest regeneration project has turned into a taxpayer-funded scandal - enriching a few local businessmen while leaving public bodies on the brink.
Watch the latest episode of Page 94, The Private Eye Podcast, on YouTube.
Watch the latest episode of Page 94, The Private Eye Podcast, on YouTube.
November 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Tees Valley mayor Lord (Ben) Houchen promised renewal. Instead, Britain’s biggest regeneration project has turned into a taxpayer-funded scandal - enriching a few local businessmen while leaving public bodies on the brink.
Watch the latest episode of Page 94, The Private Eye Podcast, on YouTube.
Watch the latest episode of Page 94, The Private Eye Podcast, on YouTube.
Denmark’s Social Democrats "have adopted many of the talking points of what we would call the far right."
Is this really what ministers believe their core voters want?
Continously ramping up hostility around immigration is only driving progressives away
Is this really what ministers believe their core voters want?
Continously ramping up hostility around immigration is only driving progressives away
November 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Denmark’s Social Democrats "have adopted many of the talking points of what we would call the far right."
Is this really what ministers believe their core voters want?
Continously ramping up hostility around immigration is only driving progressives away
Is this really what ministers believe their core voters want?
Continously ramping up hostility around immigration is only driving progressives away
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2m UK pensioners live in poverty, 110,000 a year die in fuel poverty.
Neoliberals pushing to cut/freeze state pension.
Evidence: UK state pension is the worst among G7 nations, last on replacement rates, joint-last on state pension spending.
Britons receive pension for fewer years than most.
Neoliberals pushing to cut/freeze state pension.
Evidence: UK state pension is the worst among G7 nations, last on replacement rates, joint-last on state pension spending.
Britons receive pension for fewer years than most.
State pension generosity compared: how does the UK measure up? | Fidelity UK
Get all the latest news, views and opinions from Fidelity’s savings and investment experts on saving and investing for your retirement.
www.fidelity.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 7:04 AM
2m UK pensioners live in poverty, 110,000 a year die in fuel poverty.
Neoliberals pushing to cut/freeze state pension.
Evidence: UK state pension is the worst among G7 nations, last on replacement rates, joint-last on state pension spending.
Britons receive pension for fewer years than most.
Neoliberals pushing to cut/freeze state pension.
Evidence: UK state pension is the worst among G7 nations, last on replacement rates, joint-last on state pension spending.
Britons receive pension for fewer years than most.
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Thousands of homeless people will be able to open a bank account and five major banks as part of a strategy to improve financial inclusion.
Five major banks to allow homeless people to open bank accounts under new pilot
www.bigissue.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Thousands of homeless people will be able to open a bank account and five major banks as part of a strategy to improve financial inclusion.