Kathy Bairstow
@katybarstool.bsky.social
Formerly Senior Epilepsy Advisor for Epilepsy Action. Now retired and working as a volunteer for our local NHS Trust and Patient Participation Group. Owned by Ruby the Yorkshire terrier.
The government are introducing a new bill to reform elections – here’s what we want to see electoral-reform.org.uk/the-governme... Electoral Reform Society – ERS
The government are introducing a new bill to reform elections – here’s what we want to see
One year on from the General Election and we are eagerly awaiting the government’s Elections Bill, expected to be tabled in the next session of this parliament.The bill is likely to c
electoral-reform.org.uk
July 7, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The government are introducing a new bill to reform elections – here’s what we want to see electoral-reform.org.uk/the-governme... Electoral Reform Society – ERS
Enough is enough. The House of Lords is a rolling scandal - sign @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to demand change. It takes 30 seconds. action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3342/pe...
It’s outrageous that the majority of our lawmakers are unelected. Sign now to demand power be placed rightfully in the hands of the people
It takes 30 seconds
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
June 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Enough is enough. The House of Lords is a rolling scandal - sign @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to demand change. It takes 30 seconds. action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3342/pe...
79% of people say air pollution worsens their lung condition.
🌍 Toxic air is harming our health, triggering lung conditions, worsening asthma and affecting unborn babies. This #CleanAirDay, we're calling for urgent action. Sign the petition:
action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/171493/...
🌍 Toxic air is harming our health, triggering lung conditions, worsening asthma and affecting unborn babies. This #CleanAirDay, we're calling for urgent action. Sign the petition:
action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/171493/...
Sign our Petition to Protect Children’s Lungs: Implement World Health Organisation Air Quality Standards in the UK
Toxic air isn't just an environmental issue, it’s a health emergency. It contributes to lung cancer, worsens asthma and COPD, and harms children’s development, even before birth.
A new survey at Ast...
action.asthmaandlung.org.uk
June 19, 2025 at 9:36 AM
79% of people say air pollution worsens their lung condition.
🌍 Toxic air is harming our health, triggering lung conditions, worsening asthma and affecting unborn babies. This #CleanAirDay, we're calling for urgent action. Sign the petition:
action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/171493/...
🌍 Toxic air is harming our health, triggering lung conditions, worsening asthma and affecting unborn babies. This #CleanAirDay, we're calling for urgent action. Sign the petition:
action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/171493/...
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NEW: 3 in 5 Brits would support sanctions on Israel, to exert pressure on it to stop its attacks on Gaza
65% would support a COMPLETE arms sales ban to Israel. And 60% would support an end to the trade deal between the UK and Israel.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
65% would support a COMPLETE arms sales ban to Israel. And 60% would support an end to the trade deal between the UK and Israel.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Two thirds of Brits want Keir Starmer to end arms sales to Israel, poll shows
Polling by campaign group Global Justice Now found 65% if voters support an arm sales ban until attacks on Gaza end, with just 11% opposing the move
www.mirror.co.uk
June 5, 2025 at 8:15 AM
NEW: 3 in 5 Brits would support sanctions on Israel, to exert pressure on it to stop its attacks on Gaza
65% would support a COMPLETE arms sales ban to Israel. And 60% would support an end to the trade deal between the UK and Israel.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
65% would support a COMPLETE arms sales ban to Israel. And 60% would support an end to the trade deal between the UK and Israel.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Nigel Farage is voters' last choice to be Prime Minister - as he's branded 'political fraud'
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Nigel Farage is voters' last choice to be PM - as he's branded 'political fraud'
In embarrassment for Nigel Farage, YouGov released a poll on his popularity ratings as he took to the stage to claim voters were behind him in a major press conference
www.mirror.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Nigel Farage is voters' last choice to be Prime Minister - as he's branded 'political fraud'
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Quick reminder - wanting public services to be funded properly is not a ‘hard left’ opinion, regardless of what the papers say.
May 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Quick reminder - wanting public services to be funded properly is not a ‘hard left’ opinion, regardless of what the papers say.
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Small wins are OK, right? We have decided to build a mass movement for the NHS by finding the millions of people out there who are worried about what politicians are doing.
4 people followed us in the first minute!
Who's next? Who's in? Who's ready to fight for the NHS with us? 💙
4 people followed us in the first minute!
Who's next? Who's in? Who's ready to fight for the NHS with us? 💙
May 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Small wins are OK, right? We have decided to build a mass movement for the NHS by finding the millions of people out there who are worried about what politicians are doing.
4 people followed us in the first minute!
Who's next? Who's in? Who's ready to fight for the NHS with us? 💙
4 people followed us in the first minute!
Who's next? Who's in? Who's ready to fight for the NHS with us? 💙
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Lobbying between private healthcare interests and our government ministers 🚨
May 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Lobbying between private healthcare interests and our government ministers 🚨
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This is a great article about what's happening to the NHS waiting lists, if you have five mins! (It's quite detailed)
fullfact.org/health/labou...
fullfact.org/health/labou...
New data reveals rise in NHS appointments hailed by government is smaller than last year’s increase – Full Fact
Figures obtained by Full Fact show how the recent increase in hospital appointments, and Labour’s pledge to carry out “an extra two million”, compare to previous years.
fullfact.org
May 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM
This is a great article about what's happening to the NHS waiting lists, if you have five mins! (It's quite detailed)
fullfact.org/health/labou...
fullfact.org/health/labou...
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Volunteer work reminds us that we’re all part of something bigger, and that our actions matter. As @constantintardis.bsky.social wrote, “That which we do for others is the rent we pay for our place in life. It’s also nice.”
I love that saying and I'll be using it from now on. Thanks Constantin!
I love that saying and I'll be using it from now on. Thanks Constantin!
May 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Volunteer work reminds us that we’re all part of something bigger, and that our actions matter. As @constantintardis.bsky.social wrote, “That which we do for others is the rent we pay for our place in life. It’s also nice.”
I love that saying and I'll be using it from now on. Thanks Constantin!
I love that saying and I'll be using it from now on. Thanks Constantin!
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The month of May is special because it is Asian American & Pacific Islander heritage month but it is also Mental Health Awareness month.
As someone who struggles with depression and general anxiety I wanted to share this quote.
You are strong, you are amazing, you are loved. Good Night. 💙
As someone who struggles with depression and general anxiety I wanted to share this quote.
You are strong, you are amazing, you are loved. Good Night. 💙
May 7, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The month of May is special because it is Asian American & Pacific Islander heritage month but it is also Mental Health Awareness month.
As someone who struggles with depression and general anxiety I wanted to share this quote.
You are strong, you are amazing, you are loved. Good Night. 💙
As someone who struggles with depression and general anxiety I wanted to share this quote.
You are strong, you are amazing, you are loved. Good Night. 💙
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Why are politicians allowed to do this?🚨
April 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Why are politicians allowed to do this?🚨
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Labour voters aren’t just disappointed – they feel gaslit. From Europe to benefits, the party speaks in riddles. Is it time to walk away? But where do their disillusioned voters go now – left, right or out?
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @peterthurlow.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @peterthurlow.bsky.social
Show us some love, Labour, or it’s all over between us
Starmer's caution frustrates Labour’s base – timid policies, broken promises, and no bold vision in sight
eastangliabylines.co.uk
April 24, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Labour voters aren’t just disappointed – they feel gaslit. From Europe to benefits, the party speaks in riddles. Is it time to walk away? But where do their disillusioned voters go now – left, right or out?
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @peterthurlow.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @peterthurlow.bsky.social
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Have a hen!
A charity which aims to rehome ex-laying hens to avoid them going to slaughter is hoping to find homes for hundreds of chickens at their next Welsh drop-offs this May
Homes wanted across Wales for hundreds of hens saved from slaughter
Stephen Price A charity which aims to rehome ex-laying hens to avoid them going to slaughter is hoping to find homes for hundreds of chickens at their next Welsh drop-offs this May. Commercial hens st...
wp.me
April 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Have a hen!
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The premise on which Nigel Farage bases his argument for leaving the ECHR wholly fails under scrutiny
Nigel Farage has told ITV News the first thing he would do as prime minister if he won a general election would be to remove the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights
That alone is good reason never to vote for Reform UK.
THIS IS WHY
youtu.be/MdiDDJrQUJA?...
That alone is good reason never to vote for Reform UK.
THIS IS WHY
youtu.be/MdiDDJrQUJA?...
Nigel Farage says first thing he would do as PM if he won a GE would be to remove UK from the ECHR
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
April 17, 2025 at 7:34 AM
The premise on which Nigel Farage bases his argument for leaving the ECHR wholly fails under scrutiny
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DOES YOUR MP HAVE FINANCIAL LINKS TO THE PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SECTOR?
We've built a map so that you can find out if your MP has been accepting donations from people + companies linked to the private healthcare sector... 🚨💙
Click below+ pls share!
👉 privatisation.everydoctor.org.uk?link_id=2&ca...
We've built a map so that you can find out if your MP has been accepting donations from people + companies linked to the private healthcare sector... 🚨💙
Click below+ pls share!
👉 privatisation.everydoctor.org.uk?link_id=2&ca...
April 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
DOES YOUR MP HAVE FINANCIAL LINKS TO THE PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SECTOR?
We've built a map so that you can find out if your MP has been accepting donations from people + companies linked to the private healthcare sector... 🚨💙
Click below+ pls share!
👉 privatisation.everydoctor.org.uk?link_id=2&ca...
We've built a map so that you can find out if your MP has been accepting donations from people + companies linked to the private healthcare sector... 🚨💙
Click below+ pls share!
👉 privatisation.everydoctor.org.uk?link_id=2&ca...
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IT’S HERE 💙💥
DOES YOUR MP HAVE FINANCIAL LINKS TO THE PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SECTOR?
EveryDoctor has built a map, so that you can find out if your MP has been accepting donations from people and companies linked to the private healthcare sector🚨
PLS SHARE💙🌟
👉https://privatisation.everydoctor.org.uk/
DOES YOUR MP HAVE FINANCIAL LINKS TO THE PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SECTOR?
EveryDoctor has built a map, so that you can find out if your MP has been accepting donations from people and companies linked to the private healthcare sector🚨
PLS SHARE💙🌟
👉https://privatisation.everydoctor.org.uk/
April 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
IT’S HERE 💙💥
DOES YOUR MP HAVE FINANCIAL LINKS TO THE PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SECTOR?
EveryDoctor has built a map, so that you can find out if your MP has been accepting donations from people and companies linked to the private healthcare sector🚨
PLS SHARE💙🌟
👉https://privatisation.everydoctor.org.uk/
DOES YOUR MP HAVE FINANCIAL LINKS TO THE PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SECTOR?
EveryDoctor has built a map, so that you can find out if your MP has been accepting donations from people and companies linked to the private healthcare sector🚨
PLS SHARE💙🌟
👉https://privatisation.everydoctor.org.uk/
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The government has published no evidence to suggest that cutting disability benefits will get people back to work.
The evidence it has published found that these cuts would plunge hundreds of thousands of people into poverty.
I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the gov’t to rethink
The evidence it has published found that these cuts would plunge hundreds of thousands of people into poverty.
I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the gov’t to rethink
I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the government to rethink its cruel, shameful & completely irresponsible plan to cut benefits which will plunge 250,000 people, including 50,000 children into poverty - on its own impact analysis
This is how you can help
youtu.be/XrX4dF3wqt0?...
This is how you can help
youtu.be/XrX4dF3wqt0?...
I’m joining Trussell in calling on the Gov’t to rethink its cruel & shameful plan to cut benefits
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
April 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The government has published no evidence to suggest that cutting disability benefits will get people back to work.
The evidence it has published found that these cuts would plunge hundreds of thousands of people into poverty.
I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the gov’t to rethink
The evidence it has published found that these cuts would plunge hundreds of thousands of people into poverty.
I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the gov’t to rethink
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What is the “NHS Privatisation Lobby?” 🚨
open.substack.com/pub/jujuliag...
open.substack.com/pub/jujuliag...
What is the "NHS Privatisation Lobby"?
Call To Action
open.substack.com
April 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
What is the “NHS Privatisation Lobby?” 🚨
open.substack.com/pub/jujuliag...
open.substack.com/pub/jujuliag...
Reposted by Kathy Bairstow
Reposted by Kathy Bairstow
It takes a city to raise a child: new report in Newcastle
“Inequality within the city of Newcastle means that life expectancy for two babies born just streets apart can differ by as much as twelve years”
“Inequality within the city of Newcastle means that life expectancy for two babies born just streets apart can differ by as much as twelve years”
It takes a city to raise a child: new report in Newcastle
“Inequality within the city of Newcastle means that life expectancy for two babies born just streets apart can differ by as much as twelve years”
northeastbylines.co.uk
April 16, 2025 at 7:52 AM
It takes a city to raise a child: new report in Newcastle
“Inequality within the city of Newcastle means that life expectancy for two babies born just streets apart can differ by as much as twelve years”
“Inequality within the city of Newcastle means that life expectancy for two babies born just streets apart can differ by as much as twelve years”
Reposted by Kathy Bairstow
Reposted by Kathy Bairstow
🚨 BREAKING: Young PIP claimants challenge Wes Streeting for backing cruel disability cuts.
We’ve been denied care, stuck on waiting lists, and left to fight for survival in a rigged system.
#StopTheCuts - this is life or death. We won’t let them get away with it ⬇️ #GuardianLive
We’ve been denied care, stuck on waiting lists, and left to fight for survival in a rigged system.
#StopTheCuts - this is life or death. We won’t let them get away with it ⬇️ #GuardianLive
March 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Young PIP claimants challenge Wes Streeting for backing cruel disability cuts.
We’ve been denied care, stuck on waiting lists, and left to fight for survival in a rigged system.
#StopTheCuts - this is life or death. We won’t let them get away with it ⬇️ #GuardianLive
We’ve been denied care, stuck on waiting lists, and left to fight for survival in a rigged system.
#StopTheCuts - this is life or death. We won’t let them get away with it ⬇️ #GuardianLive
Reposted by Kathy Bairstow
Cruel. And unnecessary.
Regarding welfare cuts and getting people who have been sick for a long time into work, will employers want to employ people who have been out of the workplace for such a long time? I don't agree with these cruel cuts. Agree with @greenjennyjones.bsky.social to tax the wealthy. #Newsnight
March 15, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Cruel. And unnecessary.
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