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Tracy Doucét

@tracydoucet.bsky.social
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Rants about #Brexit #Politics #Justice #NHS. Founder of Innov8. Former NHS Chairman but too #leftie for the Tories.

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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
I’m outraged that Gaie Delap is being punished for the incompetence of the MoJ and their private “tagging” suppliers. What kind of Country imprisons 78 year woman for protesting against climate change and then can’t release her because it can’t get its act together. apple.news/Ai1xrRT4cTli...
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Just Stop Oil protester, 78, has jail term extended after no suitable tag found — The Guardian
Exclusive: Gaie Delap told she will have to serve 20 more days that correspond to period of time at home after recall
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Hardeep Matharu @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Dominic Cummings is reportedly advising Elon Musk on his interventions in British politics. Chimes with what I have heard recently of Cummings' interest in harnessing big tech to launch a challenger movement in the UK.
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Elon Musk and Dominic Cummings 'in plot to sabotage UK politics'
Boris Johnson's former No 10 adviser is planning a new 'StartUp Party' which he hopes will smash the traditional Westminster system and is understood to be communicating with Mr Musk on WhatsApp.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
We've crossed a very, very dangerous threshold. The combined forces of ignorance, disinformation, hate, and extreme wealth have seized power and are twisting the global agenda. Decent people need to step up and counter it all, or things are simply going to descend into the pit of hell.
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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Whatever your political views David Davis deserves huge respect for his determination to seek a judicial review in the #LucyLetby case. 👏 It was (and remains) a hugely emotive and complex case, but truth and justice matter. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Lucy Letby retrial needed after ‘clear miscarriage of justice’, says David Davis
MP tells parliament he believes justice has not been done after hearing experts’ concerns over former nurse’s murder convictions
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Hardeep Matharu @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
It is not just that Musk is attempting to 'influence' democratic politics in the UK & elsewhere. Above all, he is attempting, with success, to cause disruption & chaos: instilling a sense the game - of media; politics; truth - has changed. It has. And it accelerates faster than we can all keep up...
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The Psycho-Social-Techno Politics of ‘MAGA’ Trumps Democracy – And the Liberal Left Has No Answer
Donald Trump’s second victory in the United States is a warning sign to democracies everywhere of the centrality of emotions – and their manipulation – in the new politics of gross inequality and psyc...
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Dr Daniel Goyal @dangoyal.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
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Trump & Co. Will Come For The NHS
Trump and his billionaire mates already have their eyes on the U.K.'s crown jewel - the NHS.
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Hardeep Matharu @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Musk calls for Tommy Robinson to be freed from prison and attacks Starmer over Oldham child sex abuse gang... Given Musk's prominence and access to power, his continued interventions surely require a robust response at some point from the Government. With the Reform/Farage link, Musk isn't marginal
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Elon Musk calls for Tommy Robinson to be freed from prison
The Tesla founder accused Sir Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute Oldham grooming gangs and called for another election in Britain
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David Oliver @mancunianmedic.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Stanley Baldwin in 1931 Re the Mail and Express "The papers conducted by Lord Rothermere and Lord Beaverbrook are not newspapers in the ordinary sense of the word. They are engines of propaganda for the desires, personal wishes, likes and dislikes of two men" Plus ca Change
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
The irony is thick here.
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Phil Free @philfree.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
“Clement Attlee said: ‘Charity is a cold grey loveless thing. If a rich man wants to help the poor, he should pay his taxes gladly, not dole out money at a whim’. As we hurtle into 2025, perhaps it is time our society edged towards such progress.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Welcome to Britain’s Victorian Christmas, where volunteers in Santa hats fulfil the basic functions of the state | Frances Ryan
There is something inescapably bleak about a nation that relies on charity appeals to fix its social and economic problems, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
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Alex Selby-Boothroyd @alexselbyb.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
A fine series of pie charts showing the political contributions of the "Magnificent Seven" tech firms, as seen in quantum of sollazzo, @puntofisso.bsky.social's always excellent newsletter www.sparklinecapital.com/post/partisa...
A series of pie charts showing the share of political contributions given to Democratic and Republican candidates by the so-called “Magnificent Seven” tech firms (Apple, Nvidia, Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft and Tesla). All gave to both parties to varying degrees except Tesla which only contributed to the Republican party.
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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Finally, the tribunal agrees we have a right to see the citations from Boris Johnson for Charlotte Owen (Baroness Owen of Alderney Edge) thanks to the determination of @mrosenbaum.bsky.social 👏👏
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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Without truth and integrity there is no democracy. The US election and Brexit proved that! Politicians and the media are now allowed to publish lies without correction or sanction. Fake new is institutionalised. Well done Spain 👏🇪🇸 www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
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Spain introduces bill to combat online fake news
Minister calls bill demanding digital platforms publicly correct false information ‘good news for democracy’
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Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Highlighting the problems of GP funding with a 20% cut £/patient, increasing workload, increasing costs to practices, including NI employers & staff costs Failure of NHS England workforce planning resulting in GP practices closing, GP under employment & unemployment 3000+ FTE GPs available now
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 15/12/2024
Speaking of relevant experience, almost none of Trump’s proposed Cabinet members have any. What they do have is money and, in many cases, deep conflicts of interest with the agencies they will be tasked with running.
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Democrats Still Haven’t Figured Out How to Attack Trump
Over the course of the decade, the party has hoped that voters would simply reject him as immoral, uncouth, and unfit for office. They need a stronger argument—and his Cabinet picks give them one.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Indeed it is!
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David Oliver @mancunianmedic.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
I say, I say "what is Dido Harding's favourite dessert?" "Profiteer Roles"
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
FBI is reportedly monitoring anyone who says 'bad' things about Donald Trump. So don't RP this and get them working all Christmas.
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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Bribery “the act of promising, giving, receiving…with the corrupt aim of influencing a public official in the discharge of his official duties.”
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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Our NHS remains one of the things we should be proudest of in Britain. Yes, there are huge challenges as a result of decades of underinvestment, but we must renew the fight to save it. No one diagnosed with cancer should have to worry about insurance or bankruptcy. substack.com/@robertreich...
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Robert Reich on Substack
A recent report found that the for-profit US healthcare system ranks last among peer nations.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 11/12/2024
‘Medical misogyny’ condemns women to years of gynaecological pain, MPs told
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‘Medical misogyny’ condemns women to years of gynaecological pain, MPs told
Damning parliamentary report blames lack of education by healthcare workers and ‘pervasive stigma’ for poor care Women and girls are enduring years of pain because their reproductive conditions are being dismissed due to “medical misogyny”, according to…
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
“Another woman of a certain age trying to pin something on me” Subscribe to Private Eye: subsonline.co.uk
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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Terrific article on Trumps nominee for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ⬇️ “I have no respect for a man that belittles, lies, cheats, sleeps around and uses women for his own power and ego,” Hegseth’s mother wrote to him. “You are that man..” Terryfing! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense should alarm all of us | Moira Donegan
Pete Hegseth, who has been accused of drunken, irresponsible and predatory behavior, would be in charge of the world’s most powerful military
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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Terrific article from Ashley Storrie about grief, humour and autism⬇️ Your Mum would be so proud of your talent and achievements 👏 www.theguardian.com/culture/2024...
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‘Am I allowed to be funny?’ Ashley Storrie on acting, autism – and grieving her mum, Janey Godley
The Scottish comedian received two Baftas last month, just after the death of her mother. She discusses secrets, sadness, success and how comedy sustains her
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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Trump's new Oligarchy is about to unleash unimaginable revenge and political retribution on its opponents, on truth and on democracy.
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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Populist extremists around the world will be watching the US and adopting its strategy. Science is on the chopping block and we can't let that happen. Read the full piece here at @bmj.com www.bmj.com/content/387/... 14/14
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Evidence abandoned: Trump’s cabinet and the fallout for science
Trump’s presumptive cabinet raises fears for population health given its anti-science bias. Christina Pagel and colleagues argue that the UK scientific establishment should practice solidarity and res...
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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
As MP’s vote on the #AssistedDying bill tomorrow, I find myself morally conflicted. I fully support the right to choose, but I worry that too often poor end of life care and support for “assisted living” will remove free choice? 👏 @rafaelbehr.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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MPs will vote, but there is a better way to decide who has the right to die | Rafael Behr
In an age of cynicism and mistrust, politicians must work harder to involve the public in difficult decisions, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
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Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
The average GP practice consultation rate is 7 but this increases significantly with 1 or more health condition 10-20% of people don’t see a GP in a year depending demographics 50% of all patients are on at least one medication permanently 7.7m waiting for hospital treatment #GeneralPractice #NHS
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The New World @thenewworldmag.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
It’s that time of year! We’re putting together our annual Shit List of 50 people Britain could do without... Last year, Boris Johnson topped the list. Who deserves this year's accolade? In the meantime, here's last year's list in full ⬇️
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The Shit List 2023
They brought us Brexit, immigrant paranoia and Boris Johnson. Here’s our definitive rundown of 50 people the UK could definitely do without
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Esheru @esherukweku.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
The best thing you will read this year
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
For those too young to remember John Prescott imagine Angela Rayner except she's male/overweight plus Starmer and Reeves are really good at politics but hate each other + she has to stop them fighting all the time.
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Trump in shock new appointment. From the new Private Eye, out now.
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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
People of BlueSky! Let’s get to know each other better. What’s your all time favourite TV show?
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Will Oremus @willoremus.com · 20/11/2024
With a fully remote team of just 20 employees, Bluesky has surpassed 20 million users in its first year since opening to the public and is stealing thunder from rivals hundreds of times its size. At a time when conventional wisdom among bosses is that workers must be in-person to be productive.
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Physicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · 20/11/2024
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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 20/11/2024
Another crackin’ cover from @theneweuropean.bsky.social.
Cover of a newspaper. UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer has his fingers in his ears. Rejoin speak bubbles appear around him. Text: why won’t he listen? Without going back to the EU, Britain is in deep trouble. By Vicky Pryce
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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Wes Streeting to order review of PA’s across the NHS. This is really welcome news 👏 but it must respond to concerns and it needs to be done quickly… www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
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Wes Streeting orders review of physician associates’ role in NHS
About 3,500 PAs work in England but there is growing alarm in medical profession about patient safety
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Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Facts verses Fiction GPs to blame for A&E pressure 2million people a month attending A&E 5million more appts a month in #GeneralPractice compared to 2019 GP practices are breaking under the demand of 7m waiting for hospital treatments, 1.6m waiting for investigations, 500 more long term sick
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Is America an oligarchy? Even a system that calls itself a democracy can become an oligarchy if power becomes concentrated in the hands of a few very wealthy people and corporations.
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What is Oligarchy? | Robert Reich
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Musk’s days being “best buddy” in the palace of Mar-a-lago are numbered. Terrific article 👏@rbreich.bsky.social
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Baroness Barbara Keeley @baronesskeeley.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
This is a must read article from Liam Thorp about growing concerns among doctors at how the NHS is using Physician Associates. I led a debate in Parliament about the tragic death of Emily Chesterton after she saw the same Physician Associate twice & I find this deeply worrying.
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Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Hello! I’m not sure how many people who care about the NHS are here yet- but the non-profit campaign org I run (EveryDoctor) is running a massive campaign involving 99 MPs so far, and I need to connect with as many lovely folk as possible. If you follow me, share+like this I’ll follow you back!Ju☺️💙
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
NEW: The great Trump-Musk crackdown is coming. And it will hit hard & fast. Journalists will be first. But everyone else is next. I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social 1/ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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How to survive the broligarchy: 20 lessons for the post-truth world | Carole Cadwalladr
In the wake of Trump’s unnerving appointees, the investigative journalist and veteran of the libel court offers pointers on coping in an age of surveillance
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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Trump's new Oligarchy is about to unleash unimaginable chaos. 🇺🇸America's democracy is for sale to the highest bidders. A dark time of misinformation, corruption and political retribution...we must continue to shine the light and #fightback
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 17/11/2024
Improving social care is a big task and these talks are a good place to start | Heather Stewart
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Improving social care is a big task and these talks are a good place to start | Heather Stewart
Productivity and quality in a sector that is its workforce will require even more money after national insurance rises Kemi Badenoch’s second go at prime minister’s questions last Wednesday was judged a flop at Westminster but she did draw attention to…
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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
If (like me) you are new to 🦋 and struggling to find all the terrific NHS accounts to follow this is a terrific starter pack! Thanks @andrewmeyerson.bsky.social 👏 go.bsky.app/QSu8Fdi
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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
With a Trump White House and RFK Jr as the next US Health Secretary, global healthcare will suffer. We must fight to stop the NHS being on the table as the asking price for a US-UK free trade deal. inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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Trump's plan for US providers in NHS could scupper hopes of free trade deal
Republicans' Project 2025 manifesto suggests opening up NHS to 'foreign competition'
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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Putting your capitol at risk takes an entirely new meaning post election. Trump’s nominees are terrifying the World…the criminal, the unqualified and the outright crazy. At least X’s value has fallen 80% to $9.4bn since the purchase by Elon Musk 2 years ago. Long may the X exodus continue.
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Tracy Doucét @tracydoucet.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Even his own AI is turning on him. fortune.com/2024/11/14/g...
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Elon Musk's AI turns on him, labels him 'one of the most significant spreaders of misinformation on X'
His posts, it added, “can have real-world consequences."
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