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Dr Richard Simpson

@docrjs.bsky.social
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Retired GP and Psychiatrist. Ex Member and Minister in scottish Parliament current Hon Professor St Andrews medical School and Stirling University health faculty

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Dr Richard Simpson @docrjs.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Join me in giving a tip [£3]to Count Binface’ campaign to have Farage leave- consigned to waste t.co/F8x87pEplq
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http://ko-fi.com/countbinface
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Duncan Hothersall @dhothersall.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
In case anyone was wondering why Ofcom has been unwilling to actually enforce the broadcasting code against GB News...
theguardian.com
Ofcom ex-chair: broadcasters embarrassed by GB News following ‘majority agenda’
Michael Grade dismisses impartiality concerns, saying rightwing channel faces same rules as BBC, Sky and ITN
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 02/06/2026
James Munro, a Restore Britain activist from Tayside, was previously involved with the now defunct Scottish Nationalist Society, a group branded neo-Nazi by anti-racism campaigners. Our latest: www.theferret.scot/james-munro-nazi…
Graphic showing a stylised image of a man in sunglasses and a flat cap beside the words “Restore Britain”, with headline text stating: “Scots political activist who performed the Nazi salute will remain a member of Restore Britain.”
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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
James - don't forget this, re Dick Tice's aversion to Net Zero: @mrjamesob.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/art...
theguardian.com
Richard Tice accused of hypocrisy over firm’s embrace of green tech
Reform chair is hostile to net zero but is CEO of company that boasted of ‘saving hundreds of tonnes of CO2’
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Dr Richard Simpson @docrjs.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
youtube.com/shorts/Ke7a6... This is another stunning revelation from the ‘former’ DOJ pardon lawyer. Americans must be ashamed of this administration’s DOJ under Bondi and now Blanche
youtube.com
DOJ admits to violating 56 court orders
YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer
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Chris Kane MP @chriskanemp.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Heating oil prices have hit rural households hard in Stirling & Strathallan, so I welcome the Chancellor’s commitment to extra support. I am continuing to monitor the situation and will be pressing the Scottish Government to set out their plans for the funding.
theguardian.com
Rachel Reeves to set out extra support for UK households facing surge in heating oil costs
Exclusive: Chancellor plans help for vulnerable and low-income customers due to conflict in Middle East
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 16/03/2026
The PM listed 5 things they'll do to "protect the cost of living". Most just reiteratedexisting situation, the new thing, as expected was £53m to help vulnerable with home heating oil costs. We'll starting digging into that ASAP. Will update here when I know more.
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Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Companies House has put out a statement confirming that, for five months, every company in the UK was vulnerable to the simple exploit we identified on Friday. It enabled anyone in the world to view and change their company details.
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Dr Richard Simpson @docrjs.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
My medical college was neutral but is now against In part because of the inadequate protection against coercion partly because of the lack of an opt out
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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 16/03/2026
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, says she has reduced her alcohol consumption since her cancer diagnosis. Hopefully this will help increase awareness that alcohol causes at least 7 types of cancer. But how does it cause cancer? Watch our film: youtu.be/NAJ88YJixrQ
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Alcohol and Cancer: Explained
YouTube video by Institute of Alcohol Studies
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Pippa Crerar @pippacrerar.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
🚨 Can Keir Starmer avoid the UK being drawn into the US-Iran war? – latest podcast with me and @kiranstacey.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
theguardian.com
Can Starmer avoid being drawn into the US-Iran war? – podcast
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s latest press conference on the US-Israeli war in Iran, and how it is likely to affect the cost of living crisis
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Dr Richard Simpson @docrjs.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Tourism is vital to Scotland’s economy As Minister responsible for the registers of Scotland i got approval to fund them to digitise births deaths marriages & the sassine [ land & property register] I did so because I saw the added benefit in genealogical tourism. It has increased x5 since 2002.
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Sam Taylor @staylorish.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
The SNP has introduced planning rules penalising applications which could encourage tourism. Sounds like a joke, but apparently isn’t.
Officials stated that making apartments available for hire may encourage tourists to travel long distances to Scotland, with further claims, branded "absurd", that washing the bedsheets and the extra cleaning involved could also add to the country's carbon footprint.
The decision is linked to 2023 planning rules introduced by SNP ministers that state:
"When considering all development proposals, significant weight will be given to the global climate and nature crises."
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Melanie Ward MP @melanieward.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
It is not possible to give the choice that a small number seek about the end of their life without putting a much larger vulnerable group in harm’s way. The Royal College of Psychiatrists & many others agree. That’s why I hope MSP colleagues will reject the dangerous assisted dying bill tomorrow
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Pippa Crerar @pippacrerar.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Tuesday’s @theguardian.com front page: PM vows UK will resist US pressure to join Iran war www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
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Dr Richard Simpson @docrjs.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
I hope it is defeated. First [if ever] palliative and terminal care must be gold star funded
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Dr Richard Simpson @docrjs.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
x.com/kerryburgess... This is scary.
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Kerry Burgess on X: "Listen to this clip. Then, the next one in the thread.. Is this a reflection of just how badly this war is going for the US? https://t.co/23pQzsz369" / X
Listen to this clip. Then, the next one in the thread.. Is this a reflection of just how badly this war is going for the US? https://t.co/23pQzsz369
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Dr Richard Simpson @docrjs.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Could it be Thanks to a campaign led by Labour MSP Monica Lennon which created the fist free periods supplies in Scotland
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Paul Hutcheon @paulhutcheon.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
EXC: SNP Health Secretary accused of 'shameful' NHS failures in his own backyard. NHS Lanarkshire is: - bottom of the league on GP numbers per 10,000 people - worst on patient satisfaction on GP services - miles behind on A+E waits
dailyrecord.co.uk
SNP Health Secretary accused of 'shameful' NHS failures in his own backyard
EXCLUSIVE: NHS Lanarkshire's performance on GP numbers and accident and emergency waiting times have been blasted by Labour MP Imogen Walker.
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Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Can Mandelson be prosecuted? We’ve discussed the law and the evidence with leading lawyers. The bottom line: "misconduct in public office" is the only viable route. The law is messy and proving intent is hard - but we believe there is a realistic prospect of conviction. 🧵:
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Sam Taylor @staylorish.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Can the Scottish Government explain why John Swinney lied about having reduced public sector headcount? No. It cannot. Remarkably, it effectively disowns remarks Swinney made during on interview on BBC Radio Scotland.
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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
I'm getting used to using this
media.tenor.com
a man in a jacket is standing next to a white truck .
ALT: a man in a jacket is standing next to a white truck .
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Families Outside @familiesoutside.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Job Alert 📢 Please share - We are looking for a creative, confident, and experienced individual to join our team as a Fundraiser. Please see more information below and do get in touch with us if you have any queries. www.familiesoutside.org.uk/about-us…
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Stephen Boyd @stephenboydippr.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
The @ipprscotland.bsky.social report - More than a Safety Net - is published today. Is the welfare state a brake on economic development? No, countries with high levels of social spending are among the most dynamic, productive and innovative economies in the world www.ippr.org/articles/mor...
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More than a safety net: The welfare state as springboard to economic success and a better country | IPPR
It is widely proposed that higher social spending – especially in the form of social security benefits – is damaging to the economy. Yet the evidence prese
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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO 🇬🇧🇺🇦🇬🇱 @dailyherald.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
🚨 BREAKING: Jewish activists heckle Nigel Farage during the launch of Reform UK's Jewish alliance "My grandmother fled Germany, you would deport her!"
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Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Jes Staley - former senior exec at JPM and CEO of Barclays - told the FCA he and Epstein were not friends. Let's break that rule that we can't call rich/famous people "liars". Thread:
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Dr Richard Simpson @docrjs.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
x.com/markthehibby...
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Marko Polo on X: "https://t.co/EPhtS5zqHr" / X
https://t.co/EPhtS5zqHr
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Michael Shanks MP @michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 10/02/2026
Taken together with the offshore wind auction last month we have secured the most clean, homegrown power in British history. We’re on track to deliver our clean power mission and bring down bills for good. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.
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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 10/02/2026
In our latest blog, Jem Roberts and Dr Peter Rice unpack the panic about pub closures - and show why much of it is misleading 🍺 What’s actually happening? ⬇️ Pub numbers have fallen for over a century - this isn’t new ⬆️ Employment in pubs has stayed stable... www.ias.org.uk/2026/02/10/i...
ias.org.uk
Is the Great British Pub on the verge of extinction? The truth behind the headlines - Institute of Alcohol Studies
Media headlines often suggest that British pubs are in terminal decline. But is that true?
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Sylvia Booth @smfbooth.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Farage wants to bring cryptocurrency in from the cold. Tell that to the bond markets.
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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Two obvious (simplified) reasons (not exclusive): 1) Because the people who own/fund him are business partners/associates with the people who wield most influence the media AND/OR 2) Promoting right wing ideas is profitable and is far easier/more cost effective than proper journalism.
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Reform UK confirms its Welsh leader has bought a house in Bath – but claims he is living in Wales
nation.cymru
Reform UK confirms its Welsh leader has bought a house in Bath - but claims he is living in Wales
Martin Shipton Reform UK has confirmed that its recently appointed leader in Wales Dan Thomas has bought a house in Bath – but continues to maintain that he lives in Wales. When Nigel Farage…
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Michael @therightarticle.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
dorseteye.com
Reform UK Has Taken Two Councils to the Brink of Bankruptcy - Dorset Eye
Reform UK’s claim to fiscal competence is facing its first serious stress test in Worcestershire, where the party’s new council leadership is now asking central government for emergency help to avert ...
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Another one gone, and another reason for Jo Monk to quit. Councillor quits Reform over council 10% tax rise www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Worcestershire councillor quits Reform over plans to raise council tax
Worcestershire Reform councillor David Taylor says he will now sit as an independent.
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
BBC News, "Greater Manchester Police are investigating a report that Reform UK broke electoral law in the Gorton & Denton by-election" "It's been reported that the party sent a letter to voters that didn't include an imprint identifying the promoter of the material"
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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Reform candidate in Gorton & Denton Matt Goodwin wants to ‘tax people who don’t have children’
metro.co.uk
Reform candidate wants to 'tax people who don't have children'
Reform UK's candidate in Gorton and Denton by-election, Matt Goodwin, suggested that childless people should pay extra tax.
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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Every time #BBCLauraK reads out emails, they almost always start with something negative about the government. Impartiality my backside.
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 08/02/2026
🔴NEW: Books are being removed or restricted in Scottish school libraries following complaints, creating a “chilling effect” that campaigners warn threatens both freedom of speech and inclusive education. Read the story: www.theferret.scot/books-scottish-s…
A person removes a book from a library shelf. Text overlay: "Books are being challenged in Scottish schools. Librarians fear a 'chilling effect' on freedom of speech."
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LBC Watch @lbcwatchuk.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
PSA to the Labour left: If you get one of your own into office: Rayner, Miliband etc What happened to Corbyn will happen to them. There's just zero chance an *overtly* left wing agenda is going to be given latitude to succeed. For lots of reasons (the economy, the power of the media etc).
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Maureen Pickering @maureenpickering.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
As Mandelson case exposes the risks of using US company Palantir for health data, how Nicola Sturgeon’s government made sure it didn’t happen in Scotland two years ago talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/02/06/a...
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
As Mandelson case exposes the risks of using US company Palantir for health data, how Nicola Sturgeon’s government made sure it didn’t happen in Scotland two years ago
Please Support Talking-up Scotland at: on the above. In the Guardian today: Labour should halt public contracts with the US tech company Palantir, opposition politicians have said, amid growing con…
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 07/02/2026
“These systems are capable of coordinating autonomously, infiltrating communities and fabricating consensus efficiently” www.theferret.scot/could-ai-misinfo…
The Ferret De-noiser header above a distorted image of a building, with text asking, "Could AI misinformation sway the Scottish election?"
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Duncan Hothersall @dhothersall.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
If we had an Electoral Commission with teeth, or even opposable thumbs, this sort of blatant electoral fraud could be swiftly and decisively punished during the by-election period, which would also serve to encourager les autres. But we don't. And a police investigation will take us past the vote.
theguardian.com
Reform faces police investigation over ‘concerned neighbour’ byelection letters
Material distributed in Gorton and Denton did not have legally required imprint stating it was funded by party
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James Alexander @jmsalxdr.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Both stories about Reform UK Party Ltd’s Gorton & Denton campaign are true — they, laughably, reported Labour to the police over a ‘misleading’ video, and now they face a police investigation over breaking by-election law with deliberately misleading campaign material.
The Guardian
Reform faces police investigation over
'concerned neighbour' byelection letters 
13 hours ago

The Telegraph
Reform reports Labour to police over
'misleading' video
1 week ago
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Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
One of Property118's witnesses, Neil Kumar, was asked by HMRC's barrister whether significant parts of his witness statement were simply copied and pasted from someone else's He replied that it wasn't copied and pasted - he said it was agreed with an (unknown) barrister.
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Dr Richard Simpson @docrjs.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Why i didn’t repost But he is mentioned over FORTY times He is very silent on his own involvement and ver vocal on the Mandelson issue Very silent on his. Judgment on Nathan Gill treason when he was a close friend and fellow MEP both spiting pro Russian views
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Wxmbloke @wxmbloke.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
With the complete silence from Farage regarding Epstein it's almost as if there's something to hide or some sort of racial bias going on here.🤔
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media.tenor.com
a pile of brown powder is on a white background .
ALT: a pile of brown powder is on a white background .
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Dr Richard Simpson @docrjs.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
His defence will be Saving the public purse And He only knew what we all including the PM knew But he cant help himself in saying PM should have known more he didn’t comment on the appointment at the time when Peter Mandelson’s history was known that didnt prevent him from thanking Mandelson
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soharani.bsky.social @soharani.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Farage is named in the Epstein files, Starmer isn't, but somehow the media seem determined to force Starmer out. I wonder why?
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