Reposted by James MunroMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026New YouGov. Trump unpopularity in Europe: Denmark: -91% Germany: -78% Italy: -76% UK: -75% Spain: -74% France: -67% And it’s getting worse. 52465143
Reposted by James MunroPrivate Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Archer’s resignation from the London mayoral race after it was revealed he lied in court was the thing that got Paul Foot up from his sickbed and contributing again, having first started chronicling Archer’s lies and misdemeanours in 1969. From the Private Eye archive. Issue 992, December 1999. 321474460
Reposted by James MunroAlex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Englishness & Britishness have never been fixed concepts. They have been redefined & debated for centuries. Shakespeare did it loads. John of Gaunt’s lament for an imagined glorious past England vs the present crap one from Richard II is like a really well written version of a Tory conference speech 710224
Reposted by James MunroEric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Still kind of inconceivable how many people died or will die because of the death of USAID. And the world’s richest man did it almost as a joke 631972389
Reposted by James MunroDr Ellen Welch @drellenwelch.bsky.social · 26/09/2026This week Martha’s Rule was extended to every ED in England. Earlier this year I wrote about Jess’s Rule. Both start from an important principle: when a patient keeps saying something isn’t right, we need to listen. But patient-safety rules also need a system with enough capacity to respond ⬇️ 111
Reposted by James MunroThomas I-G @thomasig.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Blocking the Port of Dover, attacking refugees, threatening and closing an RNLI station, marching on the press, and, now, attempted murder? (Incase you're wondering, everything up to until this incident the govt and police have stated is 'legitimate' and 'legal' protest - despite it not being so) 15316
Reposted by James MunroTom Roberts @tpgroberts.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The complete and total collapse of state function in the face of far right extremists. It is frankly ludicrous that Daniel Thomas continues to be at large given the series of crimes committed which he has literally filmed. 281173380
Reposted by James MunroLouise, Prof/Dr @louiselocock.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This actually reminds me quite a lot of how long it took to get Raise the Colours thugs arrested and banned from Oxford. Eventually they were, but it took a lot of complaints and repeated collection of evidence of law-breaking. 0153
Reposted by James MunroEmma Yeomans @yeomans.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Worrying scenes in the Channel today, for all interested in asylum policy and maritime tactics. A small boat from Normandy spent more than 30 hours at sea. Those on board now on their 2nd rescue vessel as Border Force forced to play cat and mouse with far-right activists who have their own boat. 1042174958
Reposted by James MunroPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Large part of the UK press has been on the wrong side of history, fuelling hatred, social divisions, supporting authoritarianism. Their support for the current Blackshirts has a history (see below) as they continue to support the far-right stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8672... 30515255
Reposted by James MunroRebecca Wynter @rebeccawynter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Always one of my fave charities (my GrAunt lived by the coast and was a stalwart supporter) - donate if / when / however much you can.rnli.orgRNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution - Saving Lives at SeaThe RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. We do this through lifeboat search and rescue, lifeguards, water safety education and international interventions. 041
Reposted by James MunroCare Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 22/09/2026As part of #OccupationalHealthAwarenessWeek, we'd like to share a visualisation from @careopinion.org.uk. These are the words people chose most often to describe how they felt from the stories shared about occupational health. Read the full stories: www.careopinion.org.uk/opinions?tcx... 021
Reposted by James MunroRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Five corporations control 90% of the US media. Airlines have merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today. A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry. Four giants control 80% of meat processing. The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere. 720160476064
Reposted by James MunroCare Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 17/09/2026In recognition of #WorldPatientSafetyDay, we're sharing one of our past Research Chats. @jamesfm55.bsky.social was in discussion with Alex Gillespie & Tom Reader about their paper 'Online patient feedback as a safety valve'. Read the blog & watch the recording: www.careopinion.org.uk/blogposts/10... 021
Reposted by James MunroGregory Norminton @gregorynorminton.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Yet another begging bowl email from the Labour Party this morning. ‘There is no pretending about the scale of what we’re up against.’ If only you guys had a massive majority in Parliament and could pass legislation to protect our democracy from ‘what we’re up against’. 1732186
Reposted by James MunroPeter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 12/09/2026🔴 More than 80% of all the donations ever received by Nigel Farage’s Reform UK have come from just two cryptocurrency billionaires, new Democracy for Sale analysis reveals. “If that isn’t a massive corruption risk I don’t know what is.” democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-8...democracyforsale.substack.comBREAKING: 80% of Reform’s funding comes from two crypto billionaires“If that isn't a massive corruption risk I don't know what is.” 391052487
Reposted by James MunroJames O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 13/09/2026So the ‘negotiation’ involves blowing smoke up Putin’s arse, asking him what he wants then attacking Ukraine for refusing to concede it. Never forget the huge swathe of UK media & political figures who celebrated Trump’s ascent while claiming to care about Ukraine. Absolute heels, the lot of them. 681195311
Reposted by James MunroRobert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 12/09/2026A serious democratic society simply cannot allow this. That's £72 million from just two men. (Both, until lately, based overseas). The average UK earner (full-time) would have to work for over 1,800 years to raise that much. It's a nuclear strike on any pretence at the equality of political power 431410562
Reposted by James MunroHOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 12/09/2026Reform UK have just received £72million from just two men. Just 6 months ago we revealed Ben Delo’s secretive crypto political base hosting ‘anti-woke’ and rightwing activists in the heart of Westminster. Read more here: investigations.hopenothate.org.uk/the-sanctuary/investigations.hopenothate.org.ukThe Sanctuary | HOPE not hateFunded by a crypto billionaire, this Westminster base supports some of the most controversial figures in politics — including Restore Britain 6208136
Reposted by James MunroAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne has now matched Ben Delo's record-breaking £36m donation to Reform, months after Nigel Farage's party promised to slash crypto sales taxes in half Reform UK is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the crypto industry www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/reform-uk-...adambienkov.co.ukReform UK Is Now a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Corrupt Crypto IndustryAs criminal investigations into Reform’s funding continue, much of the British press continues to give a free pass to Nigel Farage’s shady funders 50729274
Reposted by James MunroPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Politics for Sale Reform UK received a second £36m donation in as many days, as Thailand-based crypto billionaire matches £36m from another billionaire. Billionaires with criminal record or living abroad buying influence. Normal people people can't compete. Get ready for Farage propaganda blitz.bbc.co.ukReform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches recordThe party says the money will allow it to fight the next election on a "level playing field", while rivals have renewed calls for donations from individuals to be capped. 38394187
Reposted by James MunroLouise, Prof/Dr @louiselocock.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Oxford - please join another unity march against the far right. 12pm Manzil Way, Sat 17th October. It's really important that we show them 'there are many many more of us than you'. The first unity march last autumn was a really joyful event, music, drums and a positive welcome all along Cowley Rd 13525
Reposted by James MunroCare Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 10/09/2026Behind every suicide prevention story are people. This story shows a couple's strength in getting through a mental health crisis including suicidal thoughts, with the support of @ttherapiesrdash.bsky.social Home Treatment Team. Read the story and inspiring response: www.careopinion.org.uk/1463763 022
Reposted by James MunroIlikecaketoo (UK) @ilikecaketoo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Disgraceful that the RNLI have to say this today, but here we are 😞. If you would like to donate👇🏻. rnli.org/support-us/g... #RNLI #RNLISavesLives 621934870
Reposted by James MunroRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Yes, of course he's aware. Hello? www.citizen.org/article/dona... 42554161913
Reposted by James MunroChris Terry-Enescu @cjterry.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Truly wild to have lived through moral panics about teenagers wearing hoodies and Muslim women wearing the head dress to now experience 'but is a large group of organised far right activists in balaclavas really that scary' 9259921593
Reposted by James MunroCare Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 08/09/2026When someone shares their story, it gives an organisation an opportunity to listen, learn & make change. A patient suggested clearer instructions for registering on arrival. The team at Angus HSCP made a change adding clearer visual signage. Read more: www.careopinion.org.uk/1464014 032
Reposted by James MunroLauren Starkey @laurenhstarkey.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Men will send me emails like this and then go rampaging on the streets of Dover and Portsmouth claiming they want to keep refugees out in order to “PROTECT OUR WOMEN!” Not a single one of the young male refugees I’ve worked with has ever spoken to me with such violent misogyny. 28861701245
Reposted by James MunroCaptain Easychord @suddenstars.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Again.... It's not a "donations row". A row suggests a conflict with two valid sides. Senior Reform staff were caught on camera boasting about law breaking. At least use the word "scandal", that's what it is. 44562163
Reposted by James MunroJim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 04/09/2026there are now no fewer than five separate financial scandals engulfing Reform UK www.ft.com/content/0426...ft.comThe five financing scandals facing ReformNigel Farage and his party are facing growing scrutiny over transparency and the source of donations 741016403
Reposted by James MunroCare Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 04/09/2026For #PulmonaryFibrosisAwarenessMonth, we'd like to share a story in which a patient describes their #IPF journey at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust following a free NHS Lunch Check/Scan. Read the full story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1433493 022
Reposted by James MunroRobert Smith @bondhack.ft.com · 03/09/2026The full Verbatim video also on YouTube here. youtu.be/RugPik-G1Jw?...youtu.beMy Year Undercover in Reform UKYouTube video by Verbatim Investigations 24719
Reposted by James MunroDmitry Grozoubinski @explaintrade.com · 04/09/2026So, if I understand Nigel Farage's argument correctly it is: "Everyone I trusted and elevated into a position of responsibility is constantly doing crimes that benefit me but of which I somehow have no knowledge. I am a man with the character, judgement, and intelligence to run the country." Ok. 10436871044
Reposted by James MunroRob Baron @rob-baron.bsky.social · 04/09/2026It seems a very apposite time to ask Richard Tice to explain why he needs to head a company with no employees and no products, that appears to do nothing other than receive large amounts of money which it then swiftly transfers to the accounts of Reform Ltd. 421400668
Reposted by James MunroChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation. 🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:channel4news.substack.comExclusive: Nigel Farage filmed undercover celebrating secret new foreign donationsUndercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation. 46794593996
Reposted by James MunroThe London Economic @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Farage has forged a political career out of complaining 1051179313
Reposted by James MunroDaniel Moser @dmoser.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Pollution levels in London after 10 years of advancing sustainable transport. 164115623175
Reposted by James MunroCare Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 03/09/2026✨ Today we share a story from a parent thanking one of the Creative Therapy Support Worker's #SHSCT for their person centred & attuned intervention with their son. Read the story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1466016 033
Reposted by James MunroCare Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 02/09/2026One service user described the care they received from the Apheresis unit at #SNBTS after their stem cell collection. They spoke of colleagues supporting each other & the team taking the time to explain every step. Read the full story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1465399 034
Reposted by James MunroRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 31/08/2026The richest man owns X. The second and fourth richest men control Google. The third richest man owns The Washington Post. The sixth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. And now the seventh richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here? 1003262549032
Reposted by James MunroCare Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 31/08/2026When their husband developed sudden abdominal pain, this individual found the care and efficiency between departments from Phone First through to A&E at #SHSCT to be brilliant. Read the full story here: www.careopinion.org.uk/1464768 022
Reposted by James MunroCare Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 25/08/2026This family wanted to thank @scotambservice.bsky.social. Read their story about the care shown to them during a medical emergency involving their dad. The call handler stayed on the phone throughout guiding them to the nearest defibrillator and arranging an ambulance. www.careopinion.org.uk/1463724 043
Reposted by James MunroCare Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 26/08/2026✨ This author explains how the caring, non - judgmental support from the team at HIV North Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent helped them navigate their journey after an HIV diagnosis #NHSInclusion. Read more: www.careopinion.org.uk/1465156 032
Reposted by James MunroCare Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 27/08/2026✨ This author describes how the kind and encouraging support from the CERT team at @shpu.bsky.social helped them, as someone living with Psychosis, on their road to recovery. read the story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1464336 022
Reposted by James MunroHellrosser @rosserford.bsky.social · 26/08/2026We’re going to hear about how everyone loved Dolly, and that feels true. But it’s good to remember, and to her credit, that she was attacked for her AIDS activism, her vaccine advocacy, her LGBTQ+ support and even, more recently, for her reading initiatives. She ALWAYS stood firm when it mattered. 326301876763
Reposted by James MunroAlex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Dolly Parton, among a thousand other amazing things she did in her life, gifted over 330 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program. Her passing is a tremendous loss to the world, but you can support the program today to keep it going imaginationlibrary.comimaginationlibrary.comDolly Parton's Imagination Library | USA, UK, IE, CA, AUDolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas. 45121525979
Reposted by James MunroGhislaine Hull @ghizzybear.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Twice divorced Richard Tice, currently in a relationship with a divorcee, speaking for a party led by twice-divorced Farage, tells us unmarried people should be deprioritised for social housing. 901032385
Reposted by James MunroGreensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 24/08/2026The BBC is promoting RefUK as a govt in waiting, when RefUK have 8 MPs, only 3 elected, the other 5 defected from the Tories. Lib Dems have 71 MPs but are ignored. Ofcom is supposed to ensure impartiality of the BBC - the national broadcaster - so clearly Ofcom is complicit in this political bias. 1371545571