Month: October 2021

Oct 2021. A Debate on the NHS

It is time to bring about a fundamental shift in how the NHS is reformed, learning from what has and has not worked in England and elsewhere. Politics and policy work on different cycles, which results in short-term political initiatives getting in the way of the long-term policy commitments needed to deliver transformational change. Large-scale… Continue reading Oct 2021. A Debate on the NHS

The Fall of the Cabal Sequel Part 11

We continue to follow the Bill Gates money trail.  It seems that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is involved in everything that controls our lives.  They are invested in big mining, construction, defence, agribusiness, beverage companies, chemical and pharmaceutical companies and fossil fuels, including 35 companies with the worst environmental and human rights abuse… Continue reading The Fall of the Cabal Sequel Part 11

Oct 2021. The State of the UK

Decisions made by managers at the DVLA driving licence body have meant a “catastrophic” processing backlog of 1.4 million cases, a union says. Mark Serwotka, head of the Public and Commercial Services union, said if staff were allowed to work from home the backlog could be reduced. He told Transport Committee MPs other members of… Continue reading Oct 2021. The State of the UK

Oct 2021. The Pandora Papers

The Pandora Papers is a leak of almost 12 million documents that reveals hidden wealth, tax avoidance and, in some cases, money laundering by some of the world’s rich and powerful. More than 600 journalists in 117 countries have been trawling through the files from 14 sources for months, finding stories that are being published… Continue reading Oct 2021. The Pandora Papers

Oct 2021. Tories need to be Conservative

For almost fifty years it seemed as though a large part of the ‘ruling classes’ of the United Kingdom had lost their collective backbone.These ‘Establishment’ figures appeared to dismiss and squander the hard-won victories of their parents’ and grandparents’ generations over totalitarian and despotic regimes in continental Europe. Not only that but they were –… Continue reading Oct 2021. Tories need to be Conservative

Oct 2021. The St Andrew’s Induction

After making their grades and unpacking their bags, new students may be forgiven for thinking they are ready to launch themselves into university life. But at one of Britain’s leading institutions, they must now clear one more hurdle before beginning their studies: they must accept “personal guilt”. St Andrews has introduced compulsory modules on sustainability,… Continue reading Oct 2021. The St Andrew’s Induction

Oct 2021. Transphobia

A pedestrian crossing at New Cross Hospital has undergone a colourful transformation to celebrate diversity and show support for Pride Month at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. Rainbow colours have been added to the crossing to show the Trust’s commitment to LGBT+ staff and patients. The crossing — near to the entrance to the emergency department… Continue reading Oct 2021. Transphobia