#CK Most welcome book post this am so thanks to Gill Hess Associates . Means I can abandon the thoroughly depressing novel I'm currently reading and move on to this little gem.

Have you noticed how there’s been a sudden amplification of the “Privatise The NHS” trope? The BBC leading the way with #r4today, Kuenssberg and ‘special debate’ programmes. Then, corrupt former politicians now working for Banks/Corporations, like Blair and Javid. Disturbing.

Too many take the #NHS for granted... You never know what you've got till it's gone #NHS75

And the "exceptional situation", was Thames Water 💧?

About 400 children with special educational needs in Northern Ireland are still waiting for a suitable school place for September. bbc.in/44aOmHn

"Sewage dumped at 10 Kent beaches with warnings issued." Not to be outdone in yesterday's national sewage dumping frenzy Southern Water romp confidently into 2nd place behind South West Water with 10 beaches polluted. kentlive.news/news/kent-news…

"The world’s 500 richest people have added $852 billion to their fortunes so far this year. Don’t tell me that they can’t afford a wealth tax." via Robert Reich

Exclusive article by ⁦Big Issue⁩ reveals how DWP sets disability benefits claimants up to fail. It means disabled people face a complicated appeals process which we knows lead to worsening health conditions and suicidal feelings. bigissue.com/news/social-ju…

GB ‘News’ presenter and occasional MP, McVey, gawps at teachers striking and Andrea🖕Jenkyns wonders why they can’t strike in the school holidays. Neither of these pea-brained culture war warriors seems to understand that public sector strikes are evidence of their own failure.

Just Matt Hancock on how he wants “the NHS to come kicking and screaming into the 21st century” - as though the shoddy IT, ancient computers & unfit-for-purpose, second-rate software are nothing to do with him whatsoever.

Ireland’s oldest traditional fair, the Ould will return to Ballycastle, bringing stalls, music, fireworks, even alpacas - and, of course, yellowman. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/ould-lamm…

Lisburn drummer Allister Brown will go without sleep for a week as he attempts to set a new world record in memory of his partner Sharon. 😮 belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/features/…

I don’t have anything to say other than please read this book, which is out in paperback today, and then we can talk about how brilliant it is! #TheReluctantCarer

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An Irish recruitment firm has announced plans to hire 25 new employees as it expands its reach in Northern Ireland one year after opening its first office in Belfast. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/north…

Another one bites the dust "Keir Starmer refuses to commit to free school meals pledge" A Keir Starmer pledge today is a U-turn tomorrow theguardian.com/education/2023…

Save Our NHS

Happy Publication Day to #ColinWalsh for the fantastic #Kala from Atlantic Books If you are looking for a novel to completely absorb you, that you can’t stop thinking about, then this is what you need to read! Thank you so much @theotherkirsty and sofee ✨ for my proof copy.

Private schools receive £7,000 per pupil from the Government, and the money parents pay in fees. State schools receive £5,500 per pupil, that is it. Private schools should receive NOTHING from the state, RT if you agree.