Sue Bates
@susiejb.bsky.social
RGN, NHS primary care. Live on a pretty peninsula close to Liverpool…(best city in the world 😬).
No hair, Alopecia.
No hair, Alopecia.
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The 50 wealthiest families own more wealth than the bottom 50% of the population.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
November 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The 50 wealthiest families own more wealth than the bottom 50% of the population.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
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Debate today with a Labour MP on the economy.
Also with a former advisor to George Osborne.
Very striking how much Labour & the Tories agree on our economic system.
Time for change. Let's make hope normal again. Enjoy! 🙌🏼👇🏼
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
Also with a former advisor to George Osborne.
Very striking how much Labour & the Tories agree on our economic system.
Time for change. Let's make hope normal again. Enjoy! 🙌🏼👇🏼
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
Is Labour being outflanked by Polanski and Farage? Reeves budget debate
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Debate today with a Labour MP on the economy.
Also with a former advisor to George Osborne.
Very striking how much Labour & the Tories agree on our economic system.
Time for change. Let's make hope normal again. Enjoy! 🙌🏼👇🏼
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
Also with a former advisor to George Osborne.
Very striking how much Labour & the Tories agree on our economic system.
Time for change. Let's make hope normal again. Enjoy! 🙌🏼👇🏼
youtu.be/1onr7pAEFRE?...
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 26,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 26,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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James Dyson owns more UK land than the actual KING. But he pays an effective tax rate of LESS THAN 1%* on his total wealth.
Here’s a novel idea @keirstarmer: to fund schools and hospitals, TAX THE BILLIONAIRES.
📍Station Lane, Bristol - near James Dyson’s £20m country estate Dodington Park
Here’s a novel idea @keirstarmer: to fund schools and hospitals, TAX THE BILLIONAIRES.
📍Station Lane, Bristol - near James Dyson’s £20m country estate Dodington Park
November 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
James Dyson owns more UK land than the actual KING. But he pays an effective tax rate of LESS THAN 1%* on his total wealth.
Here’s a novel idea @keirstarmer: to fund schools and hospitals, TAX THE BILLIONAIRES.
📍Station Lane, Bristol - near James Dyson’s £20m country estate Dodington Park
Here’s a novel idea @keirstarmer: to fund schools and hospitals, TAX THE BILLIONAIRES.
📍Station Lane, Bristol - near James Dyson’s £20m country estate Dodington Park
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I've signed this cross party letter with many other politicians and leaders across civil society.
The Labour Government is making a disastrous mistake with nuclear weapons expansion - this will not make us any safer.
The opposite is true - more info below 👇🏼
@cnduk.bsky.social
The Labour Government is making a disastrous mistake with nuclear weapons expansion - this will not make us any safer.
The opposite is true - more info below 👇🏼
@cnduk.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I've signed this cross party letter with many other politicians and leaders across civil society.
The Labour Government is making a disastrous mistake with nuclear weapons expansion - this will not make us any safer.
The opposite is true - more info below 👇🏼
@cnduk.bsky.social
The Labour Government is making a disastrous mistake with nuclear weapons expansion - this will not make us any safer.
The opposite is true - more info below 👇🏼
@cnduk.bsky.social
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If Labour finally shift their policy on the two child limit, it's clear that was Zack Polanski and the Green Party - Novaras report.
youtu.be/WUD9Oax3Mrs?...
youtu.be/WUD9Oax3Mrs?...
Zack Polanski's Impressive Green Party Surge Continues
YouTube video by Novara Media
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
If Labour finally shift their policy on the two child limit, it's clear that was Zack Polanski and the Green Party - Novaras report.
youtu.be/WUD9Oax3Mrs?...
youtu.be/WUD9Oax3Mrs?...
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Full conversation with @zackpolanski.bsky.social here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRVf...
How Labour Sold Their Souls To Billionaires | Gary Stevenson | Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
www.youtube.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Full conversation with @zackpolanski.bsky.social here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRVf...
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What taxes will they increase at the Budget next month?
October 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
What taxes will they increase at the Budget next month?
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The system is rigged against you. Here's how
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The system is rigged against you. Here's how
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Says the dude swimming in donations - or are they investments - from private healthcare interests. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
British Medical Association ‘threat to future of NHS’, says Streeting ahead of doctors’ strike
Health secretary accuses doctors’ union of ‘cartel-like behaviour’ and tells it to ‘get real’ over pay demands
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Says the dude swimming in donations - or are they investments - from private healthcare interests. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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The flying of St George's flags across the country are creating "no-go" zones for NHS staff, with some facing frequent abuse, health bosses have warned
news.sky.com/story/st-geo...
news.sky.com/story/st-geo...
St George's flags are creating 'no-go zones' for NHS staff, health bosses warn
A trust leader hails the "bravery" of black and Asian healthcare workers for continuing to treat patients in areas "designed to exclude them".
news.sky.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The flying of St George's flags across the country are creating "no-go" zones for NHS staff, with some facing frequent abuse, health bosses have warned
news.sky.com/story/st-geo...
news.sky.com/story/st-geo...
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Wow.
The Greens are not just SECOND in this poll.
They're now 3 points ahead of Labour - who are fourth.
Time for Labour to stand down to stop splitting the anti-Reform vote!
The Greens are not just SECOND in this poll.
They're now 3 points ahead of Labour - who are fourth.
Time for Labour to stand down to stop splitting the anti-Reform vote!
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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GPs are asking for funding so that patients can have greater access to GPs
You will hear something different from Wes Streeting & Government
They will say that there is more funding & GPs but there isn’t anywhere near enough of either
They aren’t telling you the truth
You will hear something different from Wes Streeting & Government
They will say that there is more funding & GPs but there isn’t anywhere near enough of either
They aren’t telling you the truth
November 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
GPs are asking for funding so that patients can have greater access to GPs
You will hear something different from Wes Streeting & Government
They will say that there is more funding & GPs but there isn’t anywhere near enough of either
They aren’t telling you the truth
You will hear something different from Wes Streeting & Government
They will say that there is more funding & GPs but there isn’t anywhere near enough of either
They aren’t telling you the truth
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This morning the Chancellor spoke of difficult decisions for everyone but the ultra-rich.
It’s time to tackle the cost of living crisis, end child poverty and invest in our vital public services by taxing extreme wealth fairly.
It’s time to tackle the cost of living crisis, end child poverty and invest in our vital public services by taxing extreme wealth fairly.
November 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Nigel Farage to promise business deregulation.
Translation - Human, employment, consumer, environmental rights will be thrashed. Real wage cuts. Corporate abuses, profiteering unchecked.
Pledge to cut govt spending - cut pensions/benefits. impose austerity. Don't be old, poor, sick, disabled.
Translation - Human, employment, consumer, environmental rights will be thrashed. Real wage cuts. Corporate abuses, profiteering unchecked.
Pledge to cut govt spending - cut pensions/benefits. impose austerity. Don't be old, poor, sick, disabled.
Nigel Farage to promise business deregulation in economic policy speech
Reform UK leader to set out ‘pro-entrepreneurship’ agenda while rowing back on tax cuts pledge
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Nigel Farage to promise business deregulation.
Translation - Human, employment, consumer, environmental rights will be thrashed. Real wage cuts. Corporate abuses, profiteering unchecked.
Pledge to cut govt spending - cut pensions/benefits. impose austerity. Don't be old, poor, sick, disabled.
Translation - Human, employment, consumer, environmental rights will be thrashed. Real wage cuts. Corporate abuses, profiteering unchecked.
Pledge to cut govt spending - cut pensions/benefits. impose austerity. Don't be old, poor, sick, disabled.
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On the brink...
October 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
On the brink...
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Fancy joining our online CBT basics training?
Info and application via info.cbtbridgetochange@gmail.com
Feedback from past participants is very positive. Places fill quickly.
See you there?
Info and application via info.cbtbridgetochange@gmail.com
Feedback from past participants is very positive. Places fill quickly.
See you there?
October 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Fancy joining our online CBT basics training?
Info and application via info.cbtbridgetochange@gmail.com
Feedback from past participants is very positive. Places fill quickly.
See you there?
Info and application via info.cbtbridgetochange@gmail.com
Feedback from past participants is very positive. Places fill quickly.
See you there?
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In this episode it's a pleasure to talk with my very dear friend. Nicky generously shares her personal experiences of caring for 4 people at the #EoL & there are so many powerful messages in her stories.
@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
🎧https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-episode-138
#AdvanceCarePlanning
@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
🎧https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-episode-138
#AdvanceCarePlanning
October 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
In this episode it's a pleasure to talk with my very dear friend. Nicky generously shares her personal experiences of caring for 4 people at the #EoL & there are so many powerful messages in her stories.
@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
🎧https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-episode-138
#AdvanceCarePlanning
@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
🎧https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-episode-138
#AdvanceCarePlanning
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A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
October 31, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
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Ghada Amer,
'We are the granddaughters of the witches that you could not burn' ♀ #womensart
'We are the granddaughters of the witches that you could not burn' ♀ #womensart
October 31, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Ghada Amer,
'We are the granddaughters of the witches that you could not burn' ♀ #womensart
'We are the granddaughters of the witches that you could not burn' ♀ #womensart
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Hundreds of hospice beds and staff cut in England amid funding crisis
Hundreds of hospice beds and staff cut in England amid funding crisis
National Audit Office reports nearly two-thirds of independent hospices in deficit in 2023-24 as demand increases
Hospices in England are cutting hundreds of beds and staff because of a funding crisis, despite a sharp rise in demand for palliative care, a damning report warns.
People needing end of life care faced a postcode lottery because access to services was so patchy, the National Audit Office (NAO) reported. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Hundreds of hospice beds and staff cut in England amid funding crisis
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‘It’s been a cesspit, really, my life’: war photographer Don McCullin on 19 of his greatest pictures
‘It’s been a cesspit, really, my life’: war photographer Don McCullin on 19 of his greatest pictures
At 90, McCullin has spent seven decades recording conflict and tragedy – while escaping snipers, mortar fire and capture. He reflects on pain, pride and regret
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:39 AM
‘It’s been a cesspit, really, my life’: war photographer Don McCullin on 19 of his greatest pictures
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Tax wealth, not work.
Repost if you agree!
Repost if you agree!
October 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Tax wealth, not work.
Repost if you agree!
Repost if you agree!
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"Two other MEPs joined Nathan Gill on a trip paid for by pro-Russian interests – and 6 weeks later repeated his talking points in Parliament."
How long before Reform renames as the Putin Party? observer.co.uk/news/politic...
How long before Reform renames as the Putin Party? observer.co.uk/news/politic...
‘Jail is inevitable’ for former Reform politician awaitin...
Two other MEPs joined Nathan Gill on a trip paid for by pro-Russian interests – and 6 weeks later repeated his talking points in Parliament
observer.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
"Two other MEPs joined Nathan Gill on a trip paid for by pro-Russian interests – and 6 weeks later repeated his talking points in Parliament."
How long before Reform renames as the Putin Party? observer.co.uk/news/politic...
How long before Reform renames as the Putin Party? observer.co.uk/news/politic...