A lovely gentleman. I knew him when I worked at the BBC. Kind, funny and genuine. A good man

Pegasus sounds like Rob Rinder #TheMaskedSinger

Surely this is an agreement between Trump and Zelensky to pretend that Trump is being hard on him. Then Putin thinks Trump is on his side. Classic tactics. They have agreed this play acting. That is clear

Late entry for best lead actor and supporting actor at the Oscars- Donald J Trump and President Zelensky. That was some performance.

3 yrs of inaction on the NI cancer strategy-time for us to act.I am a patient rep on the programme board- our concerns have finally led to change of leadership but it is still people who have been complicit in the inaction, serious issues & lack of patient focus. Not good enough

I have no confidence that the changes being made to the cancer strategy leadership will lead to urgent action or ‘transformation’. This is part of an email that I have sent to Mike Nesbitt. I have also asked to help as a professional, experienced in leading transformation

We need honesty, transparency and urgent remedial action now, not Mike Nesbitt reading off prepared scripts, telling us how wonderfully everything is going. That is not true & the public needs the truth. No more shameful gaslighting. People are suffering & dying unnecessarily

This has to be an urgent turning point and reset for the NI cancer strategy. The public has been let down and a continuation of the same failures and lack of improvements for patients cannot be allowed to continue. Money is not the problem. Incompetence and inefficiency is.

Over a yr ago I headlined the news calling for a cancer task force to tackle the cancer crisis urgently. Still nothing. How many more people are going to die needlessly? We deserve better

Pleased Mike Nesbitt proposed action on cancer waiting lists yesterday.But this needs fast, bold process re-engineering led by experts—rather than a ‘paper of options’ from insiders too close to the problem. He must have the right team with innovative, transformational thinking

An urgent cancer taskforce is essential—GPs, pharmacies, charities, all stakeholders working together. The public deserves assurance of lateral problem-solving, with ‘right first time’ proposals, not slow, pedestrian options that go back and forth for months

The first step is identifying clearly where the REAL issues are

e.g. red flag referrals-we know GPS are causing a backlog by excessive red flag referrals and sending people to A&E. Not their fault when ‘urgent’ referrals have a wait of 1 year currently. Life or death choice?

This was dismissed by a DoH senior official last week as ‘the GP should know better’ demonstrating a lack of understanding of the reality and crisis on the ground. They need support not blame.

Once again, I urge the Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to lead transformation from the top-driving change, creating a culture where things are EXPECTED to be done differently, and challenge and new ways of thinking are welcomed and encouraged.

This critical situation demands more than the same old thinking; patients need fast, effective action now

Thank you to all who fought for our freedom #VEDay

Thank you Joanne Clayton at Ulster Hospital for putting my cannula in today! If anyone is anxious or fine veins ask for Joanne! She is brilliant. It transforms a traumatic experience. They need a new chair for putting cannulas in as it’s been broken for over a year Department of Health

Attended a Department of Health cancer research strategy workshop this week. The strategy MUST focus single mindedly on- what research do we need to save lives & reduce suffering from cancer for NI citizens & how will these be delivered. NOT how do we create economic growth (aka make money

Big night tonight- Novak Djokovic plays against Sinner Roland-Garros No pressure on him to win but I really, really hope he does. He is tennis perfection and deserves it