David Stafford
@uroonconurse.bsky.social
Lead Uro-Oncology CNS RN NMP | Advocating for compassionate care and patient support | Politically left-wing and passionate about environmental sustainability 🌍
Personal account. All opinions are my own.
Personal account. All opinions are my own.
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Just because it's reached the 100,000 threshold, doesn't mean anything will happen.
So keep signing and sharing, because we need to show MPs that there's a huge demand.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
So keep signing and sharing, because we need to show MPs that there's a huge demand.
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 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Just because it's reached the 100,000 threshold, doesn't mean anything will happen.
So keep signing and sharing, because we need to show MPs that there's a huge demand.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
So keep signing and sharing, because we need to show MPs that there's a huge demand.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Absolutely disgraceful 👇 - Labour's manifesto promised NHS would be "publicly owned and publicly funded"
Openly now ripping off patients for generations to come
Even the Conservative government said "goodbye to PFI"
Outrageous, unjustifiable, wrong
Openly now ripping off patients for generations to come
Even the Conservative government said "goodbye to PFI"
Outrageous, unjustifiable, wrong
"Part of this will be capital funding we've allocated into the primary care estate.. & some of it, we're working with the private sector as part of a private sector partnership to fund the rest of them"
Minister Karin Smyth on how the new walk in health centres will be funded
Minister Karin Smyth on how the new walk in health centres will be funded
November 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Absolutely disgraceful 👇 - Labour's manifesto promised NHS would be "publicly owned and publicly funded"
Openly now ripping off patients for generations to come
Even the Conservative government said "goodbye to PFI"
Outrageous, unjustifiable, wrong
Openly now ripping off patients for generations to come
Even the Conservative government said "goodbye to PFI"
Outrageous, unjustifiable, wrong
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Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances.
A new decade-long Brexit study explains it:
a 6–8% hit to GDP – that's £180bn-£240bn a year – means less tax, less investment and less money for everything else.
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
A new decade-long Brexit study explains it:
a 6–8% hit to GDP – that's £180bn-£240bn a year – means less tax, less investment and less money for everything else.
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances.
A new decade-long Brexit study explains it:
a 6–8% hit to GDP – that's £180bn-£240bn a year – means less tax, less investment and less money for everything else.
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
A new decade-long Brexit study explains it:
a 6–8% hit to GDP – that's £180bn-£240bn a year – means less tax, less investment and less money for everything else.
Brexit made Britain poorer. Much poorer.
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Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
Acquisition likely to trigger in-depth investigation by regulator after agreement between DMGT and Redbird IMI
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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Why is the BBC apologising for one of its contributors making this entirely accurate description of Robert Jenrick and his actions? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC apologises after Robert Jenrick accused of xenophobia
A contributor to Radio 4's Thought for the Day slot made the remark about the shadow justice secretary.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Why is the BBC apologising for one of its contributors making this entirely accurate description of Robert Jenrick and his actions? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
My goodness this is so revolting.
The Tories have put out this list of all the great things asylum seekers get including...
"Access to food banks"
Source: The Daily Mail
"Access to food banks"
Source: The Daily Mail
August 15, 2025 at 10:06 AM
My goodness this is so revolting.
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As peaceful protestors are arrested for holding placards, starving Palestinians are being shot in the street.
This will go down as one of the most shameful moments in British legal history.
No amount of suppression can hide the truth: our government is complicit in genocide.
This will go down as one of the most shameful moments in British legal history.
No amount of suppression can hide the truth: our government is complicit in genocide.
August 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
As peaceful protestors are arrested for holding placards, starving Palestinians are being shot in the street.
This will go down as one of the most shameful moments in British legal history.
No amount of suppression can hide the truth: our government is complicit in genocide.
This will go down as one of the most shameful moments in British legal history.
No amount of suppression can hide the truth: our government is complicit in genocide.
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"A stain on humanity, which will endure for generations."
This is amongst the most impactful two minutes of broadcasting I’ve ever seen.
By Emma Murphy, International Editor, ITV News. #Gaza
By Emma Murphy, International Editor, ITV News. #Gaza
August 6, 2025 at 9:27 AM
"A stain on humanity, which will endure for generations."
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A mum was pushed into a canal by a man walking his dog as she cycled to work.
This didn’t happen in a vacuum; it’s the result of years of anti-cyclist messaging that treats people on bikes as fair game.
We say we want more people to cycle, but ignore what it’s like for the people already doing it.
This didn’t happen in a vacuum; it’s the result of years of anti-cyclist messaging that treats people on bikes as fair game.
We say we want more people to cycle, but ignore what it’s like for the people already doing it.
Mum 'traumatised' after dog walker pushes her in canal as she cycled to work
Greater Manchester Police are investigating after the incident near Manchester city centre
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 5:47 AM
A mum was pushed into a canal by a man walking his dog as she cycled to work.
This didn’t happen in a vacuum; it’s the result of years of anti-cyclist messaging that treats people on bikes as fair game.
We say we want more people to cycle, but ignore what it’s like for the people already doing it.
This didn’t happen in a vacuum; it’s the result of years of anti-cyclist messaging that treats people on bikes as fair game.
We say we want more people to cycle, but ignore what it’s like for the people already doing it.
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To say that "the data show these vaccines fail" in regards to the mRNA plaform is unforgivable.
For those of you that don't remember - this is the data from a SINGLE dose. In December 2020. So good I cried in grateful tears.
For those of you that don't remember - this is the data from a SINGLE dose. In December 2020. So good I cried in grateful tears.
August 5, 2025 at 10:19 PM
To say that "the data show these vaccines fail" in regards to the mRNA plaform is unforgivable.
For those of you that don't remember - this is the data from a SINGLE dose. In December 2020. So good I cried in grateful tears.
For those of you that don't remember - this is the data from a SINGLE dose. In December 2020. So good I cried in grateful tears.
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This is ironic — we’ve been talking for a long time about how “short trips” make up a LOT of traffic in cities & have BIG implications for pollution and GHG emissions. So it’s a big opportunity to convert such trips to walking or biking trips.
But guess what — they’re ALSO REALLY BAD FOR YOUR CAR.
But guess what — they’re ALSO REALLY BAD FOR YOUR CAR.
Are Short Trips Bad For Your Car? | Tires Plus
Do a lot of short-distance driving? It could be harming your car. Learn what short trips are, why they’re bad for your vehicle, and how to help prevent damage.
www.tiresplus.com
August 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
This is ironic — we’ve been talking for a long time about how “short trips” make up a LOT of traffic in cities & have BIG implications for pollution and GHG emissions. So it’s a big opportunity to convert such trips to walking or biking trips.
But guess what — they’re ALSO REALLY BAD FOR YOUR CAR.
But guess what — they’re ALSO REALLY BAD FOR YOUR CAR.
"Progressives – including Greens – shouldn’t fear hatred of our politics any more than we should worry about anger at our economic system, rage at rising bills, or horror at genocide in Gaza. We should express that collective fury, and channel it"
www.newstatesman.com/politics/gre...
www.newstatesman.com/politics/gre...
It’s time for angry left populism
In a time of oligarchy and climate breakdown, politics must be oppositional.
www.newstatesman.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:43 AM
"Progressives – including Greens – shouldn’t fear hatred of our politics any more than we should worry about anger at our economic system, rage at rising bills, or horror at genocide in Gaza. We should express that collective fury, and channel it"
www.newstatesman.com/politics/gre...
www.newstatesman.com/politics/gre...
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Trump govt cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US.
Vaccine sceptic Health Secretary claims"mRNA technology poses more risks than benefits for these respiratory viruses".
Over 1.2m Americans died from COVID-19. How many next time!
Vaccine sceptic Health Secretary claims"mRNA technology poses more risks than benefits for these respiratory viruses".
Over 1.2m Americans died from COVID-19. How many next time!
RFK Jr cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US
Since taking office, the vaccine sceptic has made a number of changes to how vaccines are regulated.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Trump govt cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US.
Vaccine sceptic Health Secretary claims"mRNA technology poses more risks than benefits for these respiratory viruses".
Over 1.2m Americans died from COVID-19. How many next time!
Vaccine sceptic Health Secretary claims"mRNA technology poses more risks than benefits for these respiratory viruses".
Over 1.2m Americans died from COVID-19. How many next time!
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BBC bias laid bare…..
August 1, 2025 at 9:08 AM
BBC bias laid bare…..
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The Home Secretary says “This isn’t about Palestine.”
But everyone can see the truth.
They’re arming a genocide and criminalising those who speak out.
This is how fascism begins.
We must stand up. For Palestine. For all our rights. For democracy.
But everyone can see the truth.
They’re arming a genocide and criminalising those who speak out.
This is how fascism begins.
We must stand up. For Palestine. For all our rights. For democracy.
Yvette Cooper is asked about her decision to ban Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation and she claims she received detailed security assessments & advice & is in receipt of disturbing information that the rest of us don't know about
August 5, 2025 at 8:52 AM
The Home Secretary says “This isn’t about Palestine.”
But everyone can see the truth.
They’re arming a genocide and criminalising those who speak out.
This is how fascism begins.
We must stand up. For Palestine. For all our rights. For democracy.
But everyone can see the truth.
They’re arming a genocide and criminalising those who speak out.
This is how fascism begins.
We must stand up. For Palestine. For all our rights. For democracy.
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‘A third of GP appts June were carried out either over the phone or online
Up from 30.9% in June 2024, & 28.3% in June 2023’
But TOTAL appts
‘25 30.5m
‘24 28.1m
‘23 29.3m
Face to Face increasing
‘25 19.3m in 21d = 919k/day
‘24 18.3m in 20d = 915k/day
‘23 20.1m in 22d = 914k/day
Up from 30.9% in June 2024, & 28.3% in June 2023’
But TOTAL appts
‘25 30.5m
‘24 28.1m
‘23 29.3m
Face to Face increasing
‘25 19.3m in 21d = 919k/day
‘24 18.3m in 20d = 915k/day
‘23 20.1m in 22d = 914k/day
August 5, 2025 at 1:22 AM
‘A third of GP appts June were carried out either over the phone or online
Up from 30.9% in June 2024, & 28.3% in June 2023’
But TOTAL appts
‘25 30.5m
‘24 28.1m
‘23 29.3m
Face to Face increasing
‘25 19.3m in 21d = 919k/day
‘24 18.3m in 20d = 915k/day
‘23 20.1m in 22d = 914k/day
Up from 30.9% in June 2024, & 28.3% in June 2023’
But TOTAL appts
‘25 30.5m
‘24 28.1m
‘23 29.3m
Face to Face increasing
‘25 19.3m in 21d = 919k/day
‘24 18.3m in 20d = 915k/day
‘23 20.1m in 22d = 914k/day
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Corporate Welfare
Chancellor’s attempt to intervene in car finance scandal branded disgraceful
Ahead of the Supreme Court judgement, Reeves wanted court to consider economic consequences - rejected.
She considered retrospective law to reverse judgement.
Gives corporations licence to abuse people
Chancellor’s attempt to intervene in car finance scandal branded disgraceful
Ahead of the Supreme Court judgement, Reeves wanted court to consider economic consequences - rejected.
She considered retrospective law to reverse judgement.
Gives corporations licence to abuse people
Chancellor’s attempt to intervene in car finance scandal branded ‘disgraceful’
Defending industry over consumers sends ‘really bad message’, says Treasury committee member Bobby Dean
www.theguardian.com
August 3, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Corporate Welfare
Chancellor’s attempt to intervene in car finance scandal branded disgraceful
Ahead of the Supreme Court judgement, Reeves wanted court to consider economic consequences - rejected.
She considered retrospective law to reverse judgement.
Gives corporations licence to abuse people
Chancellor’s attempt to intervene in car finance scandal branded disgraceful
Ahead of the Supreme Court judgement, Reeves wanted court to consider economic consequences - rejected.
She considered retrospective law to reverse judgement.
Gives corporations licence to abuse people
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Only 29% would back Brexit now
August 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Only 29% would back Brexit now
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It’s been obvious for some time that Musk’s platform is deliberately & dangerously hideous. There is nothing to stop politicians, up to & including the government, removing themselves from it entirely. Their every utterance would still be reported, regardless of how it entered the public space.
These are the top replies, being financially rewarded for posting this stuff, and the explanation offered by the site’s own AI for why it’s like that.
Anyway just flicking through the Sunday newspapers reading about some minor content infractions that Ofcom might look into at the BBC/Channel 4.
Anyway just flicking through the Sunday newspapers reading about some minor content infractions that Ofcom might look into at the BBC/Channel 4.
August 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
It’s been obvious for some time that Musk’s platform is deliberately & dangerously hideous. There is nothing to stop politicians, up to & including the government, removing themselves from it entirely. Their every utterance would still be reported, regardless of how it entered the public space.
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“Inconvenience is the price of community”
Living together means compromise: waiting, yielding, helping. Motonormativity flips this, teaching us that speed and personal convenience outrank care for others.
Living together means compromise: waiting, yielding, helping. Motonormativity flips this, teaching us that speed and personal convenience outrank care for others.
I would like these to replace every "Share the Road" sign in Massachusetts. It's not that I'm opposed to sharing the road, but we know drivers don't want to share, so I'd much prefer there's a sign telling them how they're legally required to operate around bikes
(Photo from @massbike.bsky.social)
(Photo from @massbike.bsky.social)
August 3, 2025 at 5:56 AM
“Inconvenience is the price of community”
Living together means compromise: waiting, yielding, helping. Motonormativity flips this, teaching us that speed and personal convenience outrank care for others.
Living together means compromise: waiting, yielding, helping. Motonormativity flips this, teaching us that speed and personal convenience outrank care for others.
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Miles & miles of maize
but 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 insect—in 2 days of 🚴♀️🚴in Brittany.
Maize is mainly 🐄 feed.
Linked to high pesticide use—and damaging soil erosion.
Governments must be honest about the hidden costs of meat.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social warned about maize a decade ago 👇
but 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 insect—in 2 days of 🚴♀️🚴in Brittany.
Maize is mainly 🐄 feed.
Linked to high pesticide use—and damaging soil erosion.
Governments must be honest about the hidden costs of meat.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social warned about maize a decade ago 👇
August 2, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Miles & miles of maize
but 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 insect—in 2 days of 🚴♀️🚴in Brittany.
Maize is mainly 🐄 feed.
Linked to high pesticide use—and damaging soil erosion.
Governments must be honest about the hidden costs of meat.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social warned about maize a decade ago 👇
but 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 insect—in 2 days of 🚴♀️🚴in Brittany.
Maize is mainly 🐄 feed.
Linked to high pesticide use—and damaging soil erosion.
Governments must be honest about the hidden costs of meat.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social warned about maize a decade ago 👇
🤦🏻
just checking in on what the Energy Department is up to on twitter...
August 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
🤦🏻
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The Hamas attack on October 7 was a horrendous crime against humanity. But the only relationship between it and the even greater crimes against humanity being perpetrated in Gaza today is that it is being used as an excuse for what certain Israeli ministers and generals have long wanted to do.
August 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The Hamas attack on October 7 was a horrendous crime against humanity. But the only relationship between it and the even greater crimes against humanity being perpetrated in Gaza today is that it is being used as an excuse for what certain Israeli ministers and generals have long wanted to do.
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Leveraging London's streets as one of its most valuable assets, Strand Aldwych transforms one of Westminster's busiest and most polluted corridors into a vibrant and verdant destination. By filtering out through traffic, 7000 m² of roadway is reclaimed into an accessible and welcoming public space.🧵
August 2, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Leveraging London's streets as one of its most valuable assets, Strand Aldwych transforms one of Westminster's busiest and most polluted corridors into a vibrant and verdant destination. By filtering out through traffic, 7000 m² of roadway is reclaimed into an accessible and welcoming public space.🧵