Karen Haworth
@karenhaworth.bsky.social
Retired NHS GP, Burnley fan from Blackburn living in Kent
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Powerful piece by @drrachelclarke.com on the COVID inquiry. Those who say it’s easy to be wise in hindsight are being utterly disingenuous. Many of us spoke out at the time, and it’s in the public record.
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I’ll never forget the horror of the Covid wards | The Observer
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November 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Powerful piece by @drrachelclarke.com on the COVID inquiry. Those who say it’s easy to be wise in hindsight are being utterly disingenuous. Many of us spoke out at the time, and it’s in the public record.
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An essential precondition for authoritarianism is the neutering of sources of real news.
November 10, 2025 at 8:41 AM
An essential precondition for authoritarianism is the neutering of sources of real news.
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Oh, the irony ...
'Lee Twamley, photographed at the front of Britain First’s “March for Remigration” in Manchester this month, has served prison time for trying to smuggle migrants into the UK.'
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'Lee Twamley, photographed at the front of Britain First’s “March for Remigration” in Manchester this month, has served prison time for trying to smuggle migrants into the UK.'
via @spottednewsoff.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Oh, the irony ...
'Lee Twamley, photographed at the front of Britain First’s “March for Remigration” in Manchester this month, has served prison time for trying to smuggle migrants into the UK.'
via @spottednewsoff.bsky.social
'Lee Twamley, photographed at the front of Britain First’s “March for Remigration” in Manchester this month, has served prison time for trying to smuggle migrants into the UK.'
via @spottednewsoff.bsky.social
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An opposition Kent councillor gets in touch re. Reform UK sending in their 'DOGE' team to the council offices yday
"The Council chamber was turned into a Reform UK propaganda centre yesterday with media interviews conducted by Zia Yusuf who is not an elected member or, as far as I know, a resident"
"The Council chamber was turned into a Reform UK propaganda centre yesterday with media interviews conducted by Zia Yusuf who is not an elected member or, as far as I know, a resident"
June 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
An opposition Kent councillor gets in touch re. Reform UK sending in their 'DOGE' team to the council offices yday
"The Council chamber was turned into a Reform UK propaganda centre yesterday with media interviews conducted by Zia Yusuf who is not an elected member or, as far as I know, a resident"
"The Council chamber was turned into a Reform UK propaganda centre yesterday with media interviews conducted by Zia Yusuf who is not an elected member or, as far as I know, a resident"
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“The Food Standards Agency (FSA) estimates that approximately one in 28 people suffer from some form of foodborne illness every year in the UK.
Not great.
But in America, around one in six people experience some form of food poisoning ever year.
Definitely much worse.”
Not great.
But in America, around one in six people experience some form of food poisoning ever year.
Definitely much worse.”
UK-US trade deal: No, the UK population does not want to buy American food
There are currently so many reasons not to go to America – for me, food is at the top of that list
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May 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
“The Food Standards Agency (FSA) estimates that approximately one in 28 people suffer from some form of foodborne illness every year in the UK.
Not great.
But in America, around one in six people experience some form of food poisoning ever year.
Definitely much worse.”
Not great.
But in America, around one in six people experience some form of food poisoning ever year.
Definitely much worse.”
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Honestly, Aseem Malhotra really is a compulsive liar. Turns out he is *not*, as he told the press, the MAHA's new chief medical advisor - but, rather, merely that of a lobby group targeting the MAHA (with quackery & anti-vax views, no doubt).
The shameful inaction of the GMC still stands.
The shameful inaction of the GMC still stands.
If the GMC had actually done its job properly & struck off Aseem Malhotra for his anti-vaccine scaremongering, we might not be in this situation. But here we are, as he carves a new career for himself in the States. Great work, GMC.
May 15, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Honestly, Aseem Malhotra really is a compulsive liar. Turns out he is *not*, as he told the press, the MAHA's new chief medical advisor - but, rather, merely that of a lobby group targeting the MAHA (with quackery & anti-vax views, no doubt).
The shameful inaction of the GMC still stands.
The shameful inaction of the GMC still stands.
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Remember, if someone posts something you really like on here, re-post it, bc unlike the other place, there is no algorithm to boost likes. If we want to get folks' best thoughts seen and create a critical mass of engagement, sharing is key!
November 20, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Remember, if someone posts something you really like on here, re-post it, bc unlike the other place, there is no algorithm to boost likes. If we want to get folks' best thoughts seen and create a critical mass of engagement, sharing is key!
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Reminded, once again, of the story of Franz Reichelt - the tailor whose lust for fame and fortune and extreme case of Dunning Kruger led him to leap off the Eiffel Tower.
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April 7, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Reminded, once again, of the story of Franz Reichelt - the tailor whose lust for fame and fortune and extreme case of Dunning Kruger led him to leap off the Eiffel Tower.
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We took over the giant screen at Farage’s big rally in Birmingham
March 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
We took over the giant screen at Farage’s big rally in Birmingham
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Please share. 🙏🏻
March 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Please share. 🙏🏻
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🧵"So this is how liberty dies..."
Trump’s first 3 weeks have been a relentless flood of actions. It's incredibly hard to keep up.
I’ve gone through 69 actions & mapped out the pattern - showing how they fall within 5 broad domains consistent with authoritarian states 1/9
Trump’s first 3 weeks have been a relentless flood of actions. It's incredibly hard to keep up.
I’ve gone through 69 actions & mapped out the pattern - showing how they fall within 5 broad domains consistent with authoritarian states 1/9
February 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🧵"So this is how liberty dies..."
Trump’s first 3 weeks have been a relentless flood of actions. It's incredibly hard to keep up.
I’ve gone through 69 actions & mapped out the pattern - showing how they fall within 5 broad domains consistent with authoritarian states 1/9
Trump’s first 3 weeks have been a relentless flood of actions. It's incredibly hard to keep up.
I’ve gone through 69 actions & mapped out the pattern - showing how they fall within 5 broad domains consistent with authoritarian states 1/9
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It’s impossible to convey how bad it is in US. No agency, or programme spared. Administration bulldozing the constitution. Congress supine. Courts too slow. Officials terrified, their life’s work trashed, careers ended, expertise gone. Damage around world. US reputation and partnerships destroyed.
I know all of us who understand what is happening are experiencing mental health challenges because of that.
The only message of comfort I can offer to this community of readers is this: you are correct.
What you think is happening is really happening, and is just as concerning as you think it is.
The only message of comfort I can offer to this community of readers is this: you are correct.
What you think is happening is really happening, and is just as concerning as you think it is.
February 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
It’s impossible to convey how bad it is in US. No agency, or programme spared. Administration bulldozing the constitution. Congress supine. Courts too slow. Officials terrified, their life’s work trashed, careers ended, expertise gone. Damage around world. US reputation and partnerships destroyed.
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“I told you if you hold on to clothes long enough they come back in fashion”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
February 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“I told you if you hold on to clothes long enough they come back in fashion”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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NHS leadership needs to focus on General Practice.
Lot of focus on acute care. Little on GP.
Investment focusing on prevention, managing long term conditions and keeping patients healthier - what #TeamGP can do very well, we won’t be able to sustain the NHS.
Lot of focus on acute care. Little on GP.
Investment focusing on prevention, managing long term conditions and keeping patients healthier - what #TeamGP can do very well, we won’t be able to sustain the NHS.
February 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
NHS leadership needs to focus on General Practice.
Lot of focus on acute care. Little on GP.
Investment focusing on prevention, managing long term conditions and keeping patients healthier - what #TeamGP can do very well, we won’t be able to sustain the NHS.
Lot of focus on acute care. Little on GP.
Investment focusing on prevention, managing long term conditions and keeping patients healthier - what #TeamGP can do very well, we won’t be able to sustain the NHS.
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The President of the United States welcome a leader wanted by the ICC and officially endorsed ethnic cleansing.
Now would be a good time for our government to defend international law.
If they won’t say it, we will: Palestinians aren’t going anywhere.
Now would be a good time for our government to defend international law.
If they won’t say it, we will: Palestinians aren’t going anywhere.
February 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The President of the United States welcome a leader wanted by the ICC and officially endorsed ethnic cleansing.
Now would be a good time for our government to defend international law.
If they won’t say it, we will: Palestinians aren’t going anywhere.
Now would be a good time for our government to defend international law.
If they won’t say it, we will: Palestinians aren’t going anywhere.
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A narcissist, an idiot and a Nazi walk into a bar. The barman says "Good evening Mr Musk".
January 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A narcissist, an idiot and a Nazi walk into a bar. The barman says "Good evening Mr Musk".
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January 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Vaccines work.
Masks work.
Lockdowns are sometimes necessary.
Access to affordable healthcare/medicines is a human right.
Immigrants are generally an asset.
Equality/Diversity/Inclusion policies are a good idea.
Abortion is sometimes needed to save life.
Keep saying these things. Truth is important.
Masks work.
Lockdowns are sometimes necessary.
Access to affordable healthcare/medicines is a human right.
Immigrants are generally an asset.
Equality/Diversity/Inclusion policies are a good idea.
Abortion is sometimes needed to save life.
Keep saying these things. Truth is important.
January 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Vaccines work.
Masks work.
Lockdowns are sometimes necessary.
Access to affordable healthcare/medicines is a human right.
Immigrants are generally an asset.
Equality/Diversity/Inclusion policies are a good idea.
Abortion is sometimes needed to save life.
Keep saying these things. Truth is important.
Masks work.
Lockdowns are sometimes necessary.
Access to affordable healthcare/medicines is a human right.
Immigrants are generally an asset.
Equality/Diversity/Inclusion policies are a good idea.
Abortion is sometimes needed to save life.
Keep saying these things. Truth is important.
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So this is the new great idea🤔
I’m pretty sure if Sarah had seen a GP she wouldn’t have needed to have a CT scan, no need to speak to the ENT registrar & yes it could be managed in the community
Why does NHS England always underestimate the skills of GPs?
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I’m pretty sure if Sarah had seen a GP she wouldn’t have needed to have a CT scan, no need to speak to the ENT registrar & yes it could be managed in the community
Why does NHS England always underestimate the skills of GPs?
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/re...
January 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
So this is the new great idea🤔
I’m pretty sure if Sarah had seen a GP she wouldn’t have needed to have a CT scan, no need to speak to the ENT registrar & yes it could be managed in the community
Why does NHS England always underestimate the skills of GPs?
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/re...
I’m pretty sure if Sarah had seen a GP she wouldn’t have needed to have a CT scan, no need to speak to the ENT registrar & yes it could be managed in the community
Why does NHS England always underestimate the skills of GPs?
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/re...
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This has to be the most dishonest reporting of an opinion poll I've ever seen
The survey actually found that over two thirds of voters *do not* think Starmer will be out of No 10 within a year.
The survey actually found that over two thirds of voters *do not* think Starmer will be out of No 10 within a year.
January 5, 2025 at 6:17 AM
This has to be the most dishonest reporting of an opinion poll I've ever seen
The survey actually found that over two thirds of voters *do not* think Starmer will be out of No 10 within a year.
The survey actually found that over two thirds of voters *do not* think Starmer will be out of No 10 within a year.
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OK, my left-of-centre friends, let us see if we can swing the vote in favour of Sadiq Khan; and really upset the Daily Express
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Do you agree with Sadiq Khan’s knighthood?
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December 31, 2024 at 11:50 PM
OK, my left-of-centre friends, let us see if we can swing the vote in favour of Sadiq Khan; and really upset the Daily Express
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If that disgusting racist and grifting liar Nigel Farage shouldn't have been on Question Time even once, nevermind 38 times.
Give this a Like, or better yet a RP.
Give this a Like, or better yet a RP.
December 5, 2024 at 8:26 PM
If that disgusting racist and grifting liar Nigel Farage shouldn't have been on Question Time even once, nevermind 38 times.
Give this a Like, or better yet a RP.
Give this a Like, or better yet a RP.
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So a reminder:
It’s not ‘liberals’ saying Hegseth abuses women. It’s his mom.
It’s not ‘liberals’ comparing Trump to Hitler. It’s his vice-president.
It’s not ‘liberals’ calling Musk a liar and a racist. It’s his own child.
For the record.
It’s not ‘liberals’ saying Hegseth abuses women. It’s his mom.
It’s not ‘liberals’ comparing Trump to Hitler. It’s his vice-president.
It’s not ‘liberals’ calling Musk a liar and a racist. It’s his own child.
For the record.
November 30, 2024 at 2:35 AM
So a reminder:
It’s not ‘liberals’ saying Hegseth abuses women. It’s his mom.
It’s not ‘liberals’ comparing Trump to Hitler. It’s his vice-president.
It’s not ‘liberals’ calling Musk a liar and a racist. It’s his own child.
For the record.
It’s not ‘liberals’ saying Hegseth abuses women. It’s his mom.
It’s not ‘liberals’ comparing Trump to Hitler. It’s his vice-president.
It’s not ‘liberals’ calling Musk a liar and a racist. It’s his own child.
For the record.
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I was spied on by a series of undercover police for most of my adult life, for my long-standing environmental campaigning. I thought I knew a lot, but when you see it laid out, of the powerful closing ranks, it’s staggering. The St Andrews University quote in particular is utterly disgusting.
1. You think you’ve seen it all. You really have not. I’m a hard-bitten journalist of 39 years’ standing, but details of this story made me shout, weep and slap my head. This week’s column + 🧵
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This society lauded a police officer who lied and cheated and ruined lives. At last, a reckoning | George Monbiot
As a ‘spy cop’, Bob Lambert callously betrayed innocent women. The official inquiry must ask harsh questions of him – and the state, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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November 28, 2024 at 7:41 AM
I was spied on by a series of undercover police for most of my adult life, for my long-standing environmental campaigning. I thought I knew a lot, but when you see it laid out, of the powerful closing ranks, it’s staggering. The St Andrews University quote in particular is utterly disgusting.
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This piece by BBC health correspondent Nick Triggle on the replacement of NHS doctors with PAs is disappointingly misleading through omission of key context & reliance on those busy, yet always conveniently anonymous, 'NHS senior sources'. 1/n
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NHS physician associates and doctors locked in 'toxic' staffing row
A toxic row has engulfed the NHS, say ministers. So why have doctors turned on physician associates?
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November 23, 2024 at 6:14 PM
This piece by BBC health correspondent Nick Triggle on the replacement of NHS doctors with PAs is disappointingly misleading through omission of key context & reliance on those busy, yet always conveniently anonymous, 'NHS senior sources'. 1/n
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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