Such awful times ... and this knocked me more than most. The government seems completely to fail to recognise the importance of soft power, quite apart from the appalling impact that this decision will have for millions of vulnerable people.

Good to hear from Tanushree Jain on behalf of the next generation at the meeting on the #FCTC anniversary. Tobacco companies are exploiting LMICs, which is wholly unacceptable and they must be held responsible.

Excellent news!

Me old mate…the great Mike Ryan. The world needs to stop Israel from its genocidal goals….NOW.

Goodness knows where the time has gone, but I've been working in the prevention of #NCDs for exactly 20 years today. I've written a blog about it (the first for a while!): katycooper.co.uk/single-post/20…

Just a day left to apply to join me on the board of trustees of Sussex Cricket Foundation! We are particularly seeking people with fundraising experience, charity governance and state schools, and people with lived experience of disability. Candidate pack is here. sussexcricket.co.uk/sites/default/…