Bob Smith
@bobsmith67.bsky.social
Retired NHS GP. Classical music, Bob Dylan, astronomy photos.
You yes yet?
Will Scottish independence improve Scotland’s healthcare? | Dr Dan Goyal
Will Scottish independence improve Scotland’s healthcare?
Egalitarian ideals shape Scotland’s distinct health policies, but independence raises a key question: party agenda or public belief?
bylines.scot
November 15, 2025 at 8:58 AM
You yes yet?
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Why the BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
The BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump's excessive attack
www.newstatesman.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Why the BBC is right not to pay damages to Trump
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
By apologising, the broadcaster has taken the sting out of Trump’s excessive attack
By me, at New Statesman
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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There has now been 9 episodes of #BBCQT since it returned from its summer break
A Reform representative/mouthpiece has appeared on 5 of them:
Kruger - Nov 13
Goodwin - Oct 30
Dorries - Oct 23
Yusuf - Oct 9
Tice - Sept 25
But please tell me more about the BBC’s left wing bias
A Reform representative/mouthpiece has appeared on 5 of them:
Kruger - Nov 13
Goodwin - Oct 30
Dorries - Oct 23
Yusuf - Oct 9
Tice - Sept 25
But please tell me more about the BBC’s left wing bias
November 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
There has now been 9 episodes of #BBCQT since it returned from its summer break
A Reform representative/mouthpiece has appeared on 5 of them:
Kruger - Nov 13
Goodwin - Oct 30
Dorries - Oct 23
Yusuf - Oct 9
Tice - Sept 25
But please tell me more about the BBC’s left wing bias
A Reform representative/mouthpiece has appeared on 5 of them:
Kruger - Nov 13
Goodwin - Oct 30
Dorries - Oct 23
Yusuf - Oct 9
Tice - Sept 25
But please tell me more about the BBC’s left wing bias
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NEW
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
emptycity.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
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Starting to look like Trump might be a bit of wrong un. Time will tell.
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Starting to look like Trump might be a bit of wrong un. Time will tell.
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Kemi's Open Goal: my SKETCH of a government inflicting wounds on itself so hard that it's baffling.
Kemi’s open goal | Robert Hutton | The Critic Magazine
It was a day of dazzling incompetence. Stunning ineptitude. Astonishing uselessness. How do we even begin to plumb the depths of daftness of this Downing Street operation? With Labour MPs grumpy and…
thecritic.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Kemi's Open Goal: my SKETCH of a government inflicting wounds on itself so hard that it's baffling.
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Boris Johnson says the idea that criticism of the BBC is being organised by the right is ‘complete and utter bollocks’, which makes me think there might be something in it.
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Boris Johnson says the idea that criticism of the BBC is being organised by the right is ‘complete and utter bollocks’, which makes me think there might be something in it.
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'They were those like Sir Oswald Mosley who were fascinated by the spectacle of brutal power. They would like to use it themselves. They grovelled to Nazi dictatorship in order that they could make people in their turn grovel to them'
Winston Churchill, 1936
Winston Churchill, 1936
Conservative Shadow Culture Secretary Nigel Huddleston tells GB News that the BBC should "grovel" to Trump.
Amazing how many British 'patriots' are spending their time telling our national broadcaster to prostrate itself before a hostile foreign leader
Amazing how many British 'patriots' are spending their time telling our national broadcaster to prostrate itself before a hostile foreign leader
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
'They were those like Sir Oswald Mosley who were fascinated by the spectacle of brutal power. They would like to use it themselves. They grovelled to Nazi dictatorship in order that they could make people in their turn grovel to them'
Winston Churchill, 1936
Winston Churchill, 1936
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The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
The truth about impartiality at the BBC
And the hysteria of the current "crisis"
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
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Everything on our news agenda is being driven by a corrupted disinformation machine, run by a billionaire who sponsors Tommy Robinson and who keeps trying to foment civil war in the UK.
And incredibly our MPs & news providers stay there.
THAT is the problem. Not some bad editing choice on the BBC.
And incredibly our MPs & news providers stay there.
THAT is the problem. Not some bad editing choice on the BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Everything on our news agenda is being driven by a corrupted disinformation machine, run by a billionaire who sponsors Tommy Robinson and who keeps trying to foment civil war in the UK.
And incredibly our MPs & news providers stay there.
THAT is the problem. Not some bad editing choice on the BBC.
And incredibly our MPs & news providers stay there.
THAT is the problem. Not some bad editing choice on the BBC.
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Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
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In general the smaller the GP practice the better the satisfaction from patients, the more appointments offered per patient, the shorter the waits, lower costs
Yet … Wes & NHSE are
pushing for large Neighbourhood Centres ignoring existing GP practices
Why? What’s the reason?
Yet … Wes & NHSE are
pushing for large Neighbourhood Centres ignoring existing GP practices
Why? What’s the reason?
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
In general the smaller the GP practice the better the satisfaction from patients, the more appointments offered per patient, the shorter the waits, lower costs
Yet … Wes & NHSE are
pushing for large Neighbourhood Centres ignoring existing GP practices
Why? What’s the reason?
Yet … Wes & NHSE are
pushing for large Neighbourhood Centres ignoring existing GP practices
Why? What’s the reason?
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🔴‘The SNP Isn’t a Threat to the Security of Any Nation I Want to Be Part Of’
Labour’s attempts to brand the Scottish National Party a threat to the UK’s national security is a drastic escalation of Labour’s anti-independence rhetoric, argues @adamramsay.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/06/t...
Labour’s attempts to brand the Scottish National Party a threat to the UK’s national security is a drastic escalation of Labour’s anti-independence rhetoric, argues @adamramsay.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/06/t...
'The SNP Isn't a Threat to the Security of Any Nation I Want to Be Part Of'
Labour's attempts to brand the Scottish National Party a threat to the UK’s national security is a drastic escalation of Labour’s anti-independence rhetoric, argues Adam Ramsay
bylinetimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🔴‘The SNP Isn’t a Threat to the Security of Any Nation I Want to Be Part Of’
Labour’s attempts to brand the Scottish National Party a threat to the UK’s national security is a drastic escalation of Labour’s anti-independence rhetoric, argues @adamramsay.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/06/t...
Labour’s attempts to brand the Scottish National Party a threat to the UK’s national security is a drastic escalation of Labour’s anti-independence rhetoric, argues @adamramsay.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/06/t...
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The performance of Reform representatives in tv debates and the hosility shown them by audiences reveals Farage's party to be a one-trick-pony that can be defeated.
open.substack.com/pub/braggb/p...
open.substack.com/pub/braggb/p...
Reform are a one-trick-pony that can be defeated
The salience of immigration as an issue facing the UK is a result of media exposure and political discourse, rather than first-hand experiences.
open.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The performance of Reform representatives in tv debates and the hosility shown them by audiences reveals Farage's party to be a one-trick-pony that can be defeated.
open.substack.com/pub/braggb/p...
open.substack.com/pub/braggb/p...
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Next time someone tells you that train drivers "just push buttons" show them this from the BBC
November 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Next time someone tells you that train drivers "just push buttons" show them this from the BBC
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Enabling Andrew's abuse,fine. Exerting pressure to get exemptions from laws that might affect their wealth, that's OK. Rampant hypocrisy on everything from the environment to personal morality, no problem. But meeting the Pope is where they draw the line.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558993...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558993...
Glasgow loyalist group nixs anthem after King's visit with Leo
The playing of God Save the King was notably absent from the staunchly royalist gathering.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Enabling Andrew's abuse,fine. Exerting pressure to get exemptions from laws that might affect their wealth, that's OK. Rampant hypocrisy on everything from the environment to personal morality, no problem. But meeting the Pope is where they draw the line.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558993...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558993...
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"Ken Paxton just filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson that quotes Trump’s rantings about Tylenol as if they were peer-reviewed studies. Internet conspiracy theories are now official government policy and the animating force in Republican politics."
The triumph of bullshit
Internet conspiracy theories are now official government policy.
www.publicnotice.co
October 29, 2025 at 7:56 PM
"Ken Paxton just filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson that quotes Trump’s rantings about Tylenol as if they were peer-reviewed studies. Internet conspiracy theories are now official government policy and the animating force in Republican politics."
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X is a cesspit led by an unhinged billionaire who is desperately trying to stir up civil war in Britain.
Nobody with any sense or decency should be there.
No organisations, government departments, or politicians should be there.
Everyone who is, is enabling this monster.
Nobody with any sense or decency should be there.
No organisations, government departments, or politicians should be there.
Everyone who is, is enabling this monster.
October 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
X is a cesspit led by an unhinged billionaire who is desperately trying to stir up civil war in Britain.
Nobody with any sense or decency should be there.
No organisations, government departments, or politicians should be there.
Everyone who is, is enabling this monster.
Nobody with any sense or decency should be there.
No organisations, government departments, or politicians should be there.
Everyone who is, is enabling this monster.
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The continued presence of the government and public institutions on X should no longer be a matter of debate. It should simply be a matter of shame.
Elon Musk: "It is time for the English to ally with the hard men, like Tommy Robinson, and fight for their survival or they shall surely all die" 29th October 2025. 2 million views in its first hour.
October 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The continued presence of the government and public institutions on X should no longer be a matter of debate. It should simply be a matter of shame.
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If things in America weren’t stupid enough, Texas is suing Tylenol maker arstechnica.com/health/2025/...
If things in America weren’t stupid enough, Texas is suing Tylenol maker
Texas sues Tylenol maker over unproven claim the pain medicine causes autism.
arstechnica.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM
If things in America weren’t stupid enough, Texas is suing Tylenol maker arstechnica.com/health/2025/...
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Your daily reminder that the government continues to commercially support an individual who wants to destroy it through fascist violence.
Elon musk: ‘Civil war in Britain is inevitable. Just a question of when.’
October 29, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Your daily reminder that the government continues to commercially support an individual who wants to destroy it through fascist violence.
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Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
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Finally a treatment that works for chronic low back pain? edzardernst.com/2025/10/fina...
Finally a treatment that works for chronic low back pain?
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) affects over half a billion people worldwide. Current pharmacologic treatments offer limited efficacy and carry substantial risks, warranting the development of safe and e...
edzardernst.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Finally a treatment that works for chronic low back pain? edzardernst.com/2025/10/fina...
“Full decontamination of the site is expected to take more than 300 years.” And Labour wants to build more nuclear plants in Scotland whether we want them or not. You yes yet?
Dounreay waste particle 'most radioactive' find for three years www.bbc.com/news/article...
Dounreay waste particle 'most radioactive' find for three years www.bbc.com/news/article...
Dounreay waste particle 'most radioactive' find for three years
The fragment has been categorised as "significant" and was found during monitoring work around the nuclear power plant, near Thurso.
www.bbc.com
October 25, 2025 at 8:19 AM
“Full decontamination of the site is expected to take more than 300 years.” And Labour wants to build more nuclear plants in Scotland whether we want them or not. You yes yet?
Dounreay waste particle 'most radioactive' find for three years www.bbc.com/news/article...
Dounreay waste particle 'most radioactive' find for three years www.bbc.com/news/article...