Barrie M
@bazm.bsky.social
Emeritus Public health academic, socialist, internationalist, former city councillor, saints fc
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article.... Under funded and with no clear nutrient guidelines school meals are not likely to be healthy.
School meals smaller and have less meat due to cost, caterers say
A 3p rise in free school meals funding is
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July 10, 2025 at 4:06 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article.... Under funded and with no clear nutrient guidelines school meals are not likely to be healthy.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... brilliant clarity as ever by Dr Zomlot. Enough - time to act now.
I call on the UK to join the world majority – and recognise the state of Palestine | Husam Zomlot
The UN conference on the two-state solution offers an historic opportunity for Britain: to stand against the continued erasure of my people, says Husam Zomlot, Palestinian ambassador to the United Kin...
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June 15, 2025 at 7:54 AM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... brilliant clarity as ever by Dr Zomlot. Enough - time to act now.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... . Despite the title this article shows that a population approach is essential. What it lacks though is recognition that falling life expectancy is caused by poverty and inequality which is a consequence of free markets and capitalism. Socialism is the key
It’s my goal to live to 100 – and it’s not just diet and exercise that will help me achieve it | Devi Sridhar
Every time my mind goes down the ‘optimisation’ route, I’m reminded of my job as a public health scientist, looking into the factors that affect how long we will live, says public health academic Prof...
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June 8, 2025 at 4:47 AM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... . Despite the title this article shows that a population approach is essential. What it lacks though is recognition that falling life expectancy is caused by poverty and inequality which is a consequence of free markets and capitalism. Socialism is the key
UK government dropped health push after lobbying by ultra-processed food firms. What a surprise Starmer Labour caving into to Big Food instead of doing what is right for public health. Labour always putting people last!
May 18, 2025 at 6:42 AM
UK government dropped health push after lobbying by ultra-processed food firms. What a surprise Starmer Labour caving into to Big Food instead of doing what is right for public health. Labour always putting people last!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p.... Listen to this!
Football for All: An interview with Ben & Jeremy Corbyn
Podcast Episode · Pro Revolution Soccer · 22/04/2025 · 1h 16m
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April 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p.... Listen to this!
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#BMJExclusive Experts have voiced concerns over the significant presence of industry figures on the UK government’s new Food Strategy Advisory Board, after it emerged that 50% of its membership represented food companies and distributors.
@emahase.bsky.social reports
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@emahase.bsky.social reports
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April 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
#BMJExclusive Experts have voiced concerns over the significant presence of industry figures on the UK government’s new Food Strategy Advisory Board, after it emerged that 50% of its membership represented food companies and distributors.
@emahase.bsky.social reports
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
@emahase.bsky.social reports
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... What is unfair is the massive tax avoidance by the richest 1% and blaming the poorest people for the effects of rampant neoliberal policies that have enriched the rich at the expense of the majority. How can any moral Labour politician support this?
Benefit system unfair and indefensible, says PM
Some Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the
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March 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... What is unfair is the massive tax avoidance by the richest 1% and blaming the poorest people for the effects of rampant neoliberal policies that have enriched the rich at the expense of the majority. How can any moral Labour politician support this?
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Important new @local.gov.uk report on progress by councils in tackling health inequalities by addressing the social determinants of health through the ‘Marmot Eight’ principles, featuring Marmot Place case studies & underlines need for national leadership
February 5, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Important new @local.gov.uk report on progress by councils in tackling health inequalities by addressing the social determinants of health through the ‘Marmot Eight’ principles, featuring Marmot Place case studies & underlines need for national leadership
Bill Gates has given away billions, but 'still has more to give'. More propaganda- he must be really worried he is losing influence as people realise the truth about him.
February 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Bill Gates has given away billions, but 'still has more to give'. More propaganda- he must be really worried he is losing influence as people realise the truth about him.
Source Code: My Beginnings by Bill Gates review – refreshingly frank. More like propaganda to try to polish his terrible reputation. Read @timschwab.bsky.social for a more honest assessment!
January 31, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Source Code: My Beginnings by Bill Gates review – refreshingly frank. More like propaganda to try to polish his terrible reputation. Read @timschwab.bsky.social for a more honest assessment!
Gates Grovels to Trump
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Gates Grovels to Trump
Queuing up behind Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and other oligarchs, Bill Gates is letting the world know he’s on Team Trump
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January 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Gates Grovels to Trump
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre.... You forgot to mention that you sabotaged Labour and 2019 manifesto commitment to a National Care Service! You supported the liars Starmer and Streeting, and the poorest suffer. Shame on you
Labour had plenty of time to ponder social care. Now it has a chance to deliver | Sonia Sodha
Keir Starmer’s government can’t leave the urgent question of how social care will be funded to yet another commission
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January 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre.... You forgot to mention that you sabotaged Labour and 2019 manifesto commitment to a National Care Service! You supported the liars Starmer and Streeting, and the poorest suffer. Shame on you
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At the time of writing .....
"At the time of publication, the BNF has a Kellogg’s representative on its board and a PepsiCo representative on its advisory committee" . Nothing to see here, move along pls
a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a destroyed building and says please disperse
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a destroyed building and says please disperse
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January 2, 2025 at 10:17 PM
At the time of writing .....
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Labour committed to national care service in 2019 manifesto. Why the delay? We need a joined up health and care system for all paid thru fair taxation.
National Care Service plans in pipeline for 2028, say ministers
The government announces first steps to creating a National Care Service - but the final report is several years away.
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January 3, 2025 at 8:08 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Labour committed to national care service in 2019 manifesto. Why the delay? We need a joined up health and care system for all paid thru fair taxation.
worldnutritionjournal.org/index.php/wn.... Excellent from Ted. We need strong alliances and to support NGOs and academics in African countries to counter Big Food capture of policy making. Learn from South American countries. Highlight Conflicts of interest & industry stooges in academia #nutsky
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January 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
worldnutritionjournal.org/index.php/wn.... Excellent from Ted. We need strong alliances and to support NGOs and academics in African countries to counter Big Food capture of policy making. Learn from South American countries. Highlight Conflicts of interest & industry stooges in academia #nutsky
30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do? Then & now little focus on how we make the world fairer and more equitable. Nutrition security, ending poverty, social justice, public health for all. Universal basic incomes and services. Justice for Palestinian people
January 1, 2025 at 7:50 AM
30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do? Then & now little focus on how we make the world fairer and more equitable. Nutrition security, ending poverty, social justice, public health for all. Universal basic incomes and services. Justice for Palestinian people
Lord Mandelson expected to be named as UK ambassador to US. Just when you think Starmer has reached his lowest hypocrisy, we see oh no there is even lower to go. Forget poverty, justice,integrity, honesty. What is this govt for except to protect and enrich the powerful?
December 20, 2024 at 8:25 AM
Lord Mandelson expected to be named as UK ambassador to US. Just when you think Starmer has reached his lowest hypocrisy, we see oh no there is even lower to go. Forget poverty, justice,integrity, honesty. What is this govt for except to protect and enrich the powerful?
Israeli strikes kill 12 guarding Gaza aid lorries, medics say www.bbc.com/news/article.... The genocide in Gaza continues, even if barely covered in the news
Israeli strikes kill people guarding aid lorries, Gaza medics say
The Israeli military says it targeted two groups of Hamas members who planned to hijack the lorries.
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December 15, 2024 at 7:39 AM
Israeli strikes kill 12 guarding Gaza aid lorries, medics say www.bbc.com/news/article.... The genocide in Gaza continues, even if barely covered in the news
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My newest Substack looks at a big story that the Western media has ignored. Kenya gave the Gates Foundation diplomatic immunity. Then it took it back.
This story has broad implications for Kenya's sovereignty & Gates's future in Africa. Please read & share!
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This story has broad implications for Kenya's sovereignty & Gates's future in Africa. Please read & share!
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Kenya suspends Gates Foundation's diplomatic immunity
Gates's bold assertion of power has opened up a reappraisal of its far-reaching influence
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December 13, 2024 at 4:36 PM
My newest Substack looks at a big story that the Western media has ignored. Kenya gave the Gates Foundation diplomatic immunity. Then it took it back.
This story has broad implications for Kenya's sovereignty & Gates's future in Africa. Please read & share!
timschwab.substack.com/p/kenya-susp...
This story has broad implications for Kenya's sovereignty & Gates's future in Africa. Please read & share!
timschwab.substack.com/p/kenya-susp...
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Think that the food industry is less important than other unhealthy commodity industries as a driver of (or barrier to) policymaking, think again...
The @foodfoundation.bsky.social Investor Report on UPFs highlights some uncomfortable findings...
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The @foodfoundation.bsky.social Investor Report on UPFs highlights some uncomfortable findings...
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Ultra-processed foods: A new frontier for investors in food businesses?
Ultra processed foods (UPF) have seized the public’s attention lately in way few other food categorisation systems have. High consumption of UPFs is consistently associated with an increased risk of n...
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December 13, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Think that the food industry is less important than other unhealthy commodity industries as a driver of (or barrier to) policymaking, think again...
The @foodfoundation.bsky.social Investor Report on UPFs highlights some uncomfortable findings...
foodfoundation.org.uk/publication/...
The @foodfoundation.bsky.social Investor Report on UPFs highlights some uncomfortable findings...
foodfoundation.org.uk/publication/...
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Thought I'd have a go at this starter pack thing...pls share and let me know if you'd like to join!
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December 12, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Thought I'd have a go at this starter pack thing...pls share and let me know if you'd like to join!
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USDA and SACN ( and EU food policy) swayed by Big Food in having weak policy on UPFs. No good reason not to restrict , tax and limit marketing of UPFs. Stop subsidies on ingredients in UPFs that make them cheap, and use tax on UPFs to make healthy food affordable, along with UBI and higher wages.
December 12, 2024 at 8:37 AM
USDA and SACN ( and EU food policy) swayed by Big Food in having weak policy on UPFs. No good reason not to restrict , tax and limit marketing of UPFs. Stop subsidies on ingredients in UPFs that make them cheap, and use tax on UPFs to make healthy food affordable, along with UBI and higher wages.
Just joined, hoping for some sanity
November 14, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Just joined, hoping for some sanity