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Ken Spearpoint

@kenspearpoint.bsky.social
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Academic. Educator. Researcher. Health professional. Bass Player - The Dicemen and Subversive. Millwall FC. 🦁 Political. Also post about health & patient safety.

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 4h
RIGHT.......💪🏻
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Lorraine Driver @lollyrs58.bsky.social · 5h
Fantastic news Shame it’s not in bbc or front page of Mail express telegraph sun
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 7h
There are many challenges; a different UK&EU to 2016, a rogue US, 🇫🇷elections, the demands that could be made of us, our own fear of Brexit wars, Farage weakening our negotiating position BUT… At least Burnham “has created the political space to have a conversation” giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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Does the EU want Britain back?
Burnham has reopened the Brexit debate. That doesn’t mean the UK will be welcomed back on its own terms
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 7h
A man builds an IED. He sets it off in a busy public street. Shrapnel flies about hitting cars, homes and a child's bedroom. It's a miracle nobody is injured. And Reform MP Sarah Pochin calls his imprisonment "disproportionate" and "two tier justice."
It does raise this point of two-tiered
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Reform's Sarah Pochin believes the
sentence handed to the 64-year-old who
blew up a ULEZ camera was
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 2h
She is an absolute disgrace 😡
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 2h
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 22h
By Suella Braverman's definition of Englishness as being "a lineage, an ancestry, a connection to the heritage of this country which dates back a few generations," I'm no longer English. So where shall I go and live when Reform comes knocking?
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 21h
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I never ever thought I would see such a dangerous unhinged psychopath running the US military. We’ve had some bad ones, but never like this.
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Patient Safety Learning @patientsafetylearning.org · 01/10/2026
🆕In this blog @profnaomifulop.bsky.social argues that although the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has exposed serious systemic failures around the procurement of personal protective equipment, meaningful accountability remains largely absent. www.pslhub.org/learn/corona... @cbffjuk.bsky.social
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The PPE scandal has been exposed. Now we need accountability
Naomi Fulop argues that although the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has exposed serious systemic failures around the procurement of PPE, meaningful accountability remains largely absent
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Such an ahistorical, geographically illiterate, and all-around dimwitted take from Harwood. He's one of those entitled people who are so imbued with self-confidence that they rattle crap off, and their followers just accept it to be true.
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
President Macron, "Welcome back" "If, indeed, the British want to return, and if the Prime Minister is moving in that direction, I think that is very good news both for his country and for Europeans."
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Macron: “Brexit is the biggest lie of the last 30 years. “Those who said, "We will be richer" - eight points of GDP less ten years later. "”We will solve the problem of immigration" - it is more complicated than before. "”We are going to crush it in international trade" - it is worse.”
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Nigel Farage has deleted this post But not before it's been shared widely showing him to be either a serial liar or delusional and either way, unfit for public office
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Patient Safety Learning @patientsafetylearning.org · 30/09/2026
Martha’s Rule is designed to make sure patients and families are heard when they are worried about deterioration. But what happens when the service is asked to do much more? Read more in this new blog on the hub today ⬇️ www.pslhub.org/learn/improv... #patientsafety
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Martha's Rule: A valuable patient safety tool facing new challenges
In an anonymous blog, a critical care outreach nurse in an acute NHS Trust shares their experience of rolling out Martha's Rule
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Raimo Kangasniemi @rk70534.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"A Palestinian woman was martyred... in fresh Israeli attacks in the #GazaStrip on Monday... ...woman was killed... in an Israeli strike on a house in the an-Nafaq... area of N #Gaza City. Another citizen was wounded in the head by Israeli gunfire in Jabalia..." english.palinfo.com/news/2026/09...
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Gazan woman killed, several wounded in Israeli attacks
A Palestinian woman was martyred and others were injured in fresh Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip on Monday, amid ceasefire violations in different areas.
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I don't understand how imposing such massive fines on water companies leads to improvements in services, unless it directly impacts on the incomes of the CEO's / majority shareholders... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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South West Water fined almost £8m for sewage spills
South West Water previously entered guilty pleas to pollution offences spanning six years.
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Dear Diary, The police have condemned 'unfounded, malicious speculation' about the RAF Fairford suspects. Fortunately they said nothing about baccy-stained grifters spreading lies to incite anger in a desperate bid to stay relevant"
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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Reform want to indoctrinate our children. Freedom of (and from) belief is a human right. humanists.uk/2026/09/10/s...
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Reform UK Braverman promises 'consequences' if pupils don't sing hymns
Reform UK has said schools will face ‘consequences’ if they fail to make pupils regularly sing hymns and the national anthem under a Reform government. The party’s education spokesperson, Suella Brave...
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Sir Michael Take CBE @sirmichaeltake.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Surely it is time for the authorities to take this Fairford terrorism case out of the hands of the police & pass it over to Nigel Farage, Richard Tice & Isabel Oakeshott etc. These people have the expertise & skills to have this all solved & explained to the public by tonight.👍
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NO 👇 LIES DETECTED......
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It's already estimated that the richest 1% alone evade $163 billion in taxes every year. But Trump gutted the IRS — including the unit tasked with auditing billionaires. The agency's audit revenue fell 35%. Now, Trump's IRS is not publishing data on unpaid taxes. See the problem?
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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Helen Whatley MP spends every day bashing disabled people online and calling them scroungers. She has claimed for almost £2,000,000 on expenses since 2015. £300,000 of this are for her own travel and accommodation etc, yet she lives 50 miles from London. " via Harry Eccles
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Excellent now for Further and Education 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Lovely to be out there running again - 3rd time doing Couch25K, my dodgy left knee got me last time (about 5 weeks into the programme). Let’s see - next one on Tuesday😎
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Adrian Littlejohn @yorksfella59.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This isn't *just* a sincere and committed actor and director trying to save something of value for a West Yorkshire community. He's backed by experts in the arts and heritage sectors. These are serious people, with an important goal. Let's bring this to as many eyes as possible! 👍
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Patient Safety Learning @patientsafetylearning.org · 23/09/2026
Are you passionate about improving health and care services? @aspihuk.bsky.social are looking for new lived experience advisors. Find out more on the hub below⬇️ www.pslhub.org/forums/topic...
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Help shape the future of healthcare simulation – Join ASPiH as a Lived Experience Advisor
Are you passionate about improving health and care services? We want you to join our friendly and inclusive team.About ASPiHThe Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) is a UK-wide…
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The situation of migrants crossing the channel is best left to the Border Force, the professionals that are trained and skilled to do so, rather than a terrorist right-wing nut-job armed with a knife, who was embarrassingly out-manoeuvred. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea
Protesters gathered in Gosport after initial reports the small boat would be brought further west.
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This man and his companies have no boundaries to their global greed. Parasites. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos to mothball three major chemical sites in Hull
The wholesale price of natural gas has almost doubled in the UK and Europe since July.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Large 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...
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“Dan Thomas has been doing a brilliant job,” Nige continued. “I’m sorry for his personal difficulties.” Yeah, Dan. Great bloke. Brilliant Reform leader….just unfortunate he’s been arrested on suspicion of assault and coercive control.” Crace - Reform’s nemesis. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Another day, another Reform Wales leader. Grumpy Nige seems to miss the old one | John Crace
At a low-key event, Helen Jenner replaces Dan Thomas, who was arrested on suspicion of assault and gets warm words from Farage
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
About time too! Big business moved into the sector motivated by greed (as usual) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Vet prescription fees to be capped under rule changes
Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Neoliberals want to end the triple-lock on state pension They inflict low wages, consign millions to poverty. Govt spending on state pension as % of GDP in G7 countries. Italy 12.8 France 12 Germany 9.8 Japan 8.9 USA 6.6 Canada 4.7 UK 4.7 UK has one of the least generous pensions in the G7.
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How does the UK State Pension measure up globally?
A global comparison of State Pension provision highlights the onus on individuals in the UK to build pension savings for their retirement, rather than leaving
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Absolutely horrifying. How can our government be planning to drill for new oil and gas when we know these are the consequences? We have to keep the pressure on this Labour Government to keep all fossil fuels in the ground and secure a safe future for our children and grandchildren.
Babies will face almost twice as much extreme fire weather in Europe that great grandparents
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Disillusioned With Conservatives @neverevertory.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Reform have now lost 158 councillors: 55 resigned 42 went Independent 28 defected 24 were kicked out 5 lost their seats 2 disqualified 2 suspended.
Reform councillors lost.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This is what a rigged economy looks like.
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 20/09/2026
🤔 ICYMI: Nigel Farage leads a political party. He’s a sitting MP. And he now hosts his own weekly primetime show on GB News. 🚨Broadcasters are required to present news in an impartial manner, without political bias. 👇 Add your name to demand that Ofcom takes immediate action
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Farage on GB News: Demand that Ofcom takes immediate action - Best for Britain
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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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