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The UK has become a genuine multi-party country – but our voting system hasn’t caught up. The Dutch elections this week show how proportional representation can give everyone a voice, while keeping extremists out of power.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
How to tame the populists: lessons from the Netherlands
Recent elections in the Netherlands show how a proportional voting system can prevent extremists from taking power. Lessons for the UK?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The UK has become a genuine multi-party country – but our voting system hasn’t caught up. The Dutch elections this week show how proportional representation can give everyone a voice, while keeping extremists out of power.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
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Patients are “paying the price” for a shortage of anaesthetists, experts have warned as a report laid bare the “growing scale of the workforce challenge” facing UK hospitals
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/nationa...
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/nationa...
Lack of anaesthetists hampering bid to cut surgery waiting lists – study
An audit by the Royal College of Anaesthetists suggested there is a 15 shortfall in their numbers across the NHS.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Patients are “paying the price” for a shortage of anaesthetists, experts have warned as a report laid bare the “growing scale of the workforce challenge” facing UK hospitals
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/nationa...
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/nationa...
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💔 Imagine a hospital built for your community, yet year after year, millions meant for care are going to a private company.
That’s what’s happening at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital — one of the UK’s largest PFI projects.
👀 the full cost of PFI: everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
That’s what’s happening at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital — one of the UK’s largest PFI projects.
👀 the full cost of PFI: everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
October 24, 2025 at 7:02 AM
💔 Imagine a hospital built for your community, yet year after year, millions meant for care are going to a private company.
That’s what’s happening at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital — one of the UK’s largest PFI projects.
👀 the full cost of PFI: everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
That’s what’s happening at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital — one of the UK’s largest PFI projects.
👀 the full cost of PFI: everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...
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Reli of mine called 999. The paramedic was Polish. He arrived at hospital and was seen by Indian doctor. The radiographer was also Indian
Emergency operation, the team from around the world
Bloody foreigners, right?
Decent people don't vote Reform
Emergency operation, the team from around the world
Bloody foreigners, right?
Decent people don't vote Reform
October 6, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Reli of mine called 999. The paramedic was Polish. He arrived at hospital and was seen by Indian doctor. The radiographer was also Indian
Emergency operation, the team from around the world
Bloody foreigners, right?
Decent people don't vote Reform
Emergency operation, the team from around the world
Bloody foreigners, right?
Decent people don't vote Reform
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As far as I can tell, only the Guardian & Hope Not Hate have reported on this ⬇️.
I guess the rest of the media are waiting for Farage to release another football shirt for some more ‘fun guy’ headlines.
I guess the rest of the media are waiting for Farage to release another football shirt for some more ‘fun guy’ headlines.
Tax authorities examine finances of key Farage ally (who has a US conviction for wire fraud) www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Tax authorities examine finances of key Nigel Farage ally
Exclusive: HMRC conducts scoping exercise into Reform UK backer ‘Posh George’ Cottrell’s income from business and wealth
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:54 AM
As far as I can tell, only the Guardian & Hope Not Hate have reported on this ⬇️.
I guess the rest of the media are waiting for Farage to release another football shirt for some more ‘fun guy’ headlines.
I guess the rest of the media are waiting for Farage to release another football shirt for some more ‘fun guy’ headlines.
😡 The Government wants to ban repeated protests & jail those who defy them. Stand up for our democratic right to protest - sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
Don’t crush our right to protest!
The right to protest is the heartbeat of democracy. It lets us speak out, challenge injustice, and hold those in power accountable. The Government’s plan would give police sweeping powers to ban repea...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
😡 The Government wants to ban repeated protests & jail those who defy them. Stand up for our democratic right to protest - sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
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Over 220 accounts in my #FBPE starter pack. Please use and share. We need to form the strongest possible community. Democracy is under a greater threat than in 1940.
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September 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Over 220 accounts in my #FBPE starter pack. Please use and share. We need to form the strongest possible community. Democracy is under a greater threat than in 1940.
go.bsky.app/PtsPYaW
go.bsky.app/PtsPYaW
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NEW: Alcohol deaths in Scotland fell to their lowest level since before the pandemic last year, figures show
Scottish alcohol deaths fall to lowest level since 2019
www.thenational.scot
September 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
NEW: Alcohol deaths in Scotland fell to their lowest level since before the pandemic last year, figures show
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The UK Government’s recognition of Palestine is a welcome step, and one that is long overdue.
But words alone will not stop the genocide in Gaza.
Sanctions, an end to arms sales, a ban on goods from settlements, and the suspension of the UK–Israel trade deal must follow.
But words alone will not stop the genocide in Gaza.
Sanctions, an end to arms sales, a ban on goods from settlements, and the suspension of the UK–Israel trade deal must follow.
September 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The UK Government’s recognition of Palestine is a welcome step, and one that is long overdue.
But words alone will not stop the genocide in Gaza.
Sanctions, an end to arms sales, a ban on goods from settlements, and the suspension of the UK–Israel trade deal must follow.
But words alone will not stop the genocide in Gaza.
Sanctions, an end to arms sales, a ban on goods from settlements, and the suspension of the UK–Israel trade deal must follow.
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🏴🇵🇸 I am proud that the Scottish Parliament has overwhelmingly voted for our motion to call for the recognition of the State of Palestine.
Scotland stands proudly in solidarity with the people of Gaza in the face of genocide.
Scotland stands proudly in solidarity with the people of Gaza in the face of genocide.
September 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
🏴🇵🇸 I am proud that the Scottish Parliament has overwhelmingly voted for our motion to call for the recognition of the State of Palestine.
Scotland stands proudly in solidarity with the people of Gaza in the face of genocide.
Scotland stands proudly in solidarity with the people of Gaza in the face of genocide.
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He's got my vote ❎
Imagine the message it would send if Gary Lineker won 'Presenter of the Year' at this year's National Television Awards
Standing up for compassion & the right to speak out
And, the feathers it would ruffle
My lovely followers, you know what to do:
nationaltvawards.com/vote
🗓️ Deadline: 12th Sep
Standing up for compassion & the right to speak out
And, the feathers it would ruffle
My lovely followers, you know what to do:
nationaltvawards.com/vote
🗓️ Deadline: 12th Sep
Vote | National Television Awards
Choose your winners in this year’s National Television Awards
nationaltvawards.com
September 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
He's got my vote ❎