Ian
@ianbspencer.bsky.social
Nerdy, lefty, woke pensioner. Into walking and Linux, and becoming less pedantic with age. Likes the Oxford comma.
No DMs please unless you know me or have good reason to contact me.
Crypto traders get blocked - don't waste my time.
No DMs please unless you know me or have good reason to contact me.
Crypto traders get blocked - don't waste my time.
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💡Did you know the NHS is about to pay £21bn+ to private companies? 💸
A staggering amount that could have gone straight into hospitals and front-line care — but instead, it’s lining the pockets of private firms.
➡️ everydoctor.org.uk/nhs-trusts-t...
A staggering amount that could have gone straight into hospitals and front-line care — but instead, it’s lining the pockets of private firms.
➡️ everydoctor.org.uk/nhs-trusts-t...
November 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
💡Did you know the NHS is about to pay £21bn+ to private companies? 💸
A staggering amount that could have gone straight into hospitals and front-line care — but instead, it’s lining the pockets of private firms.
➡️ everydoctor.org.uk/nhs-trusts-t...
A staggering amount that could have gone straight into hospitals and front-line care — but instead, it’s lining the pockets of private firms.
➡️ everydoctor.org.uk/nhs-trusts-t...
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First 3 minutes of this video =
Oil & gas lobbyists on their way to #COP30
Oil & gas lobbyists on their way to #COP30
MAN
YouTube video by Steve Cutts
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM
First 3 minutes of this video =
Oil & gas lobbyists on their way to #COP30
Oil & gas lobbyists on their way to #COP30
It looks like Google is being nosey and, if you don’t manually turn these setting off, your private messages may be used for AI training behind the scenes.
Be warned, we need to control AI before it runs out of control and not create an even larger monster than social media is today.
Be warned, we need to control AI before it runs out of control and not create an even larger monster than social media is today.
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out - Malwarebytes www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It looks like Google is being nosey and, if you don’t manually turn these setting off, your private messages may be used for AI training behind the scenes.
Be warned, we need to control AI before it runs out of control and not create an even larger monster than social media is today.
Be warned, we need to control AI before it runs out of control and not create an even larger monster than social media is today.
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How relevant is this right now
November 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
How relevant is this right now
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As a GP, I am not allowed to receive a pen or post-it note pad from a pharmaceutical company rep
Govt banned them in case I was influenced to prescribe medications
This should also be banned
Influence being bought in Govt
Patients should influence not the healthy & wealthy
Govt banned them in case I was influenced to prescribe medications
This should also be banned
Influence being bought in Govt
Patients should influence not the healthy & wealthy
October 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
As a GP, I am not allowed to receive a pen or post-it note pad from a pharmaceutical company rep
Govt banned them in case I was influenced to prescribe medications
This should also be banned
Influence being bought in Govt
Patients should influence not the healthy & wealthy
Govt banned them in case I was influenced to prescribe medications
This should also be banned
Influence being bought in Govt
Patients should influence not the healthy & wealthy
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Blimey, it's quite symbolic.
And what tacky crap is he going to replace it with?
And what tacky crap is he going to replace it with?
October 24, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Blimey, it's quite symbolic.
And what tacky crap is he going to replace it with?
And what tacky crap is he going to replace it with?
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By moving to the “center,” Democrats have failed to fight the forces that led us to Donald Trump: widening inequality, economic insecurity, and the unchecked political power of corporations and the rich.
There is no more "center" anymore, despite what pundits say.
Watch.
There is no more "center" anymore, despite what pundits say.
Watch.
The Failures of “Centrism”
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
By moving to the “center,” Democrats have failed to fight the forces that led us to Donald Trump: widening inequality, economic insecurity, and the unchecked political power of corporations and the rich.
There is no more "center" anymore, despite what pundits say.
Watch.
There is no more "center" anymore, despite what pundits say.
Watch.
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#FreeGretaThunberg
#FreeGretaThunberg
As news comes out that Greta Thunberg and hundreds of other flotilla members are being tortured in Israeli 'prisons'.
I ask you.
Do you stand with Greta Thunberg?
Spread the message Free Greta Thunberg if you do.
I ask you.
Do you stand with Greta Thunberg?
Spread the message Free Greta Thunberg if you do.
October 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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#FreeGretaThunberg
#FreeGretaThunberg
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There has not been enough uproar about The Covid Contracts programme on ITV.
These politicians and their cronies stole billions from the country and allowed people to die while they did it.
They should be facing criminal charges.
#TheCovidContracts
#PPEScandal
#VIPLanes
These politicians and their cronies stole billions from the country and allowed people to die while they did it.
They should be facing criminal charges.
#TheCovidContracts
#PPEScandal
#VIPLanes
Proud to contribute frontline testimony to tonight's enraging @itvx.com documentary "The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money".
Boris Johnson's govt squandered £8.7 billion on unusable PPE, while grifters like Michelle Mone made millions.
Tonight, 10.15pm, ITV1.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Boris Johnson's govt squandered £8.7 billion on unusable PPE, while grifters like Michelle Mone made millions.
Tonight, 10.15pm, ITV1.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
TV tonight: an essential record of the Covid contracts scandal
An investigation into the extent of greed and deception in PPE provision. Plus: weird drama Coldwater goes off the rails. Here’s what to watch this evening
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:40 AM
There has not been enough uproar about The Covid Contracts programme on ITV.
These politicians and their cronies stole billions from the country and allowed people to die while they did it.
They should be facing criminal charges.
#TheCovidContracts
#PPEScandal
#VIPLanes
These politicians and their cronies stole billions from the country and allowed people to die while they did it.
They should be facing criminal charges.
#TheCovidContracts
#PPEScandal
#VIPLanes
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hmmm - so that's how it works?
September 23, 2025 at 3:10 AM
hmmm - so that's how it works?
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September 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Nigel Farage Is Promoting Free Speech In America – While Reform Bans Journalists In The UK
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/amp/entry/ni...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/amp/entry/ni...
Nigel Farage Is Promoting Free Speech In America – While Reform Bans Journalists In The UK
"He should focus on getting his own house in order".
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Nigel Farage Is Promoting Free Speech In America – While Reform Bans Journalists In The UK
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/amp/entry/ni...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/amp/entry/ni...
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Israel has assassinated almost 270 Palestinian journalists.
This is aimed at suppressing coverage of its livestreamed genocide and creating a media blackout ahead of its plan to commit further atrocities. Take action now.
Read more: loom.ly/A8L7S08
This is aimed at suppressing coverage of its livestreamed genocide and creating a media blackout ahead of its plan to commit further atrocities. Take action now.
Read more: loom.ly/A8L7S08
Israel has assassinated almost 270 Palestinian journalists
This is aimed at suppressing coverage of its livestreamed genocide and creating a media blackout ahead of its plan to commit further atrocities. Take action now.
loom.ly
August 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Israel has assassinated almost 270 Palestinian journalists.
This is aimed at suppressing coverage of its livestreamed genocide and creating a media blackout ahead of its plan to commit further atrocities. Take action now.
Read more: loom.ly/A8L7S08
This is aimed at suppressing coverage of its livestreamed genocide and creating a media blackout ahead of its plan to commit further atrocities. Take action now.
Read more: loom.ly/A8L7S08
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Fixed link www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
American Heart Association Journals
www.ahajournals.org
August 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Fixed link www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
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Sadly, the great Tom Lehrer has finally passed to his Valhalla. RIP.
"If, after hearing my songs, just one human being is inspired to say something nasty to a friend, or perhaps to strike a loved one, it will all have been worth the while."
"If, after hearing my songs, just one human being is inspired to say something nasty to a friend, or perhaps to strike a loved one, it will all have been worth the while."
Tom Lehrer, Musical Satirist With a Dark Streak, Dies at 97
www.nytimes.com
July 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Sadly, the great Tom Lehrer has finally passed to his Valhalla. RIP.
"If, after hearing my songs, just one human being is inspired to say something nasty to a friend, or perhaps to strike a loved one, it will all have been worth the while."
"If, after hearing my songs, just one human being is inspired to say something nasty to a friend, or perhaps to strike a loved one, it will all have been worth the while."
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Asked about the far right protests outside hotels housing asylum seekers, Labour minister James Murray tells Sky News that it's "absolutely right for people to protest about this"
July 27, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Asked about the far right protests outside hotels housing asylum seekers, Labour minister James Murray tells Sky News that it's "absolutely right for people to protest about this"
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World's largest trans pride event in history took place yesterday . . . I assume the mainstream media with their trans obsession will have loads of coverage of this . . .
July 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM
World's largest trans pride event in history took place yesterday . . . I assume the mainstream media with their trans obsession will have loads of coverage of this . . .
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People don't understand that when Public Services are cut that money doesn't go to other Public Services.
It goes to tax cuts for the rich, because that is why they want to cut Public Services.
They don't want to do it to provide different Public Services for you.
It goes to tax cuts for the rich, because that is why they want to cut Public Services.
They don't want to do it to provide different Public Services for you.
July 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
People don't understand that when Public Services are cut that money doesn't go to other Public Services.
It goes to tax cuts for the rich, because that is why they want to cut Public Services.
They don't want to do it to provide different Public Services for you.
It goes to tax cuts for the rich, because that is why they want to cut Public Services.
They don't want to do it to provide different Public Services for you.
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⏳Final week to sign up to the Green Party.
🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.
🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.
July 23, 2025 at 6:46 AM
⏳Final week to sign up to the Green Party.
🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.
🗳️ Vote for Bold Leadership on August 1st.
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🧵Introducing the Trump Action Tracker website!
Today I’m launching www.trumpactiontracker.info - a live, searchable list of authoritarian‑style actions from Trump’s second term (over 740 actions so far). 1/14
Today I’m launching www.trumpactiontracker.info - a live, searchable list of authoritarian‑style actions from Trump’s second term (over 740 actions so far). 1/14
July 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
🧵Introducing the Trump Action Tracker website!
Today I’m launching www.trumpactiontracker.info - a live, searchable list of authoritarian‑style actions from Trump’s second term (over 740 actions so far). 1/14
Today I’m launching www.trumpactiontracker.info - a live, searchable list of authoritarian‑style actions from Trump’s second term (over 740 actions so far). 1/14