When speaking to Tommy Robinson at the far right demonstration in London today, Elon Musk wore a t-shirt saying "What would Orwell think?"
So let's dive in - what would George Orwell think about Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk? 🧵
When someone dies by gambling suicide, investigations can reveal what went wrong – and how to prevent future deaths.
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, please watch and share our new film about how we support bereaved families
#WSPD #WSPD25
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NEW: The government has announced that this session of parliament will last until spring 2026. Among other things, that means that the assisted dying bill has another 7-8 months to complete its passage through the Lords, increasingly the likelihood of it becoming law.
From @theguardian.com letters: www.theguardian.com/society/2025... #10yearplan
NOW 343 DAYS since our nuclear test veterans - national heroes now in their eighties - requested a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss how he will honour the commitment Labour made to them in opposition.
How much longer must they wait?
There are a mere five pictures of Prince William in this morning’s Times. Shoddy. Is there a secret Republican on the duty editing team?
Jon Stewart is a legend & the way this show is trying to explain to a mainstream audience the gravity what is happening in the US is amazing. It was both thrilling & terrifying to be part of it. Thank you @TheDailyShow 👏
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Smartphone bans in schools are not associated with better mental wellbeing or reduced screen-time out of school buff.ly/C8Zo4PQ
#Smartphones #Screentime #PhoneBans #Schools #YouthMentalHealth
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🔴Just Stop Oil Has Called It Quits, but They Say Their Fight Is Far From Over
The climate movement has announced an end to its direct action campaigns. The group’s spokesperson tells Josiah Mortimer what’s next
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Today the Prime Minister joined me in thanking colleagues for their hard work on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill committee, and confirmed that if Parliament passes the Bill, the Government will respect the will of the House & ensure its safe implementation.
I think the evidence clearly supports a diagnosis of #WesStreeting suffering from under-commitment and overthereism!
#MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention
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NEW: The Royal College of GPs has shifted to a neutral stance on assisted dying after consulting with its members.
In 2005 the RCGP took an opposing position. Its change of stance follows a similar shift by the BMA and adds to momentum in favour of assisted dying in the UK.
Looking forward to discussing this ⬇️ tomorrow at 7.10am on the BBC Breakfast sofa.
Sounds reet!
The tragic air collision revealed Trump’s rancid, irredeemable character once again | Sidney Blumenthal
Wrapping up a week of my Private Members' Bill committee...
I'm grateful to the 50 witnesses we've heard from over 3 days. Your insights have enriched our understanding, and to those who shared painful personal experiences—thank you. Your voices are shaping our work.
I also picked up on Dr Chloe Hurst’s point that, of dying patients who are prescribed the life-ending medication, 30% don’t go on to use it.
Demonstrates palliative effect of having choice & that patients don’t take medication as soon as it’s prescribed but only when they need to or not at all.
Thank you for making this distinction @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social
Assisted dying is about exercising control over the manner and timing of a death that is inevitable and imminent.
This is about shortening death, not shortening life.
BREAKING: Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney has announced he is running to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister of Canada
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NEW: Assisted dying bill committee will be chaired by 5 MPs on rotation.
Carolyn Harris - abstained
Clive Efford - voted for
Roger Gale - against
Peter Dowd - for
Esther McVey - against
None of the 5 vote at third reading, taking on a Speaker-esque impartiality in their role chairing sessions.
Reform just 1pp behind Lab, acc to YouGov poll for @SkyNews & pushed Tories into 3rd place
- Lab 26% (35% in GE)
- Reform UK 25% (15%)
- Cons 22% (24%)
- Lib Dem 14% (13%)
- Greens 8% (7%)
Column below looking at Reform & its threat to Tories/Lab in 2025> www.standard.co.uk/comment/nige...
RIP #SamMoore
With your partner, Dave Frater, you gave joy to millions.
#SoulMan is a classic.
And #HoldOnImComing has also become a #SuicidePrevention anthem - at the heart of the soundtrack for our #ZeroSuicideSociety #JoinTheDotsTour
Your soul lives on...
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Some good achievements but the new #Labour Government seems to share the lack of interest the Conservative Govt had in #SuicidePrevention despite 6,000+ preventable suicide deaths every year - a huge human cost and an economic cost of £10 billion per year!
#ZeroSuicideSociety #TowardsZeroSuicide
Some good achievements there although the new Labour Government seems to share the lack of interest the previous Conservative Government had in #SuicidePrevention despite 6,000+ preventable deaths every year - a huge human cost and an economic cost of £10 billion every year.
“Since Elon Musk torpedoed Twitter, Bluesky has seen a stunning surge. CEO Jay Graber is working on “billionaire-proofing” social media against any similar takeover”
That’s why we’re here. 👏👏👏
I know that not everyone is happy with the current UK government - I’m not happy with it on a number of counts - but does anyone seriously think we need to be ‘liberated by America’, especially by a US Government with an unelected billionaire seemingly calling the shots?!
#democracy #ElonMusk
