Andia

@afarro9.bsky.social

Community volunteer and campaigner with legal and arts training, love & wonder forever, committed to peace ن

Four people died trying to cross the Channel last night. With family reunion suspended and almost no safe routes for people fleeing conflict, many are left with no choice but to risk dangerous journeys. The new Prime Minister must change course: safe routes save lives.

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NEW: Billions could be set to be siphoned off from our NHS to Big Pharma. This would lead to 229,000 excess deaths in England. This new research adds to overwhelming evidence that the Trump medicines deal risks taking a wrecking ball to our health and economy. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

US-UK drug deal could result in 229,000 excess deaths in England, analysis suggests

Analysis reveals extent of impact on NHS of placating Donald Trump over price of British medicine exports

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The good news? We've known the solution for years. Nature underpins everything. Restoring it strengthens our economy, our national security, our food system and public health, while building resilience to drought, floods & wildfires. What's been missing is political will to act at pace and scale.

The Prime Minister, @andyburnham.bsky.social, has spoken about being honest about the challenges we face. So, as we welcome our new Prime Minister and cabinet, let's start there: Nature is disappearing. The climate crisis is accelerating. The UK cannot thrive while both continue unchecked.

Launching an independent commission in the first 100 days of his premiership to look at how to make Parliament properly reflect the way the country votes would be a crucial first step towards realising his vision.

Burnham should take the first steps towards electoral reform in his first 100 days

As Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister, he does so in a Parliament produced by the most unrepresentative general election result on record.

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Ahead of today’s announcement on social care by Andy Burnham, unpaid carers Michael and Joanne shared their experiences on BBC Breakfast, highlighting why the social care system must be fixed to better support unpaid carers and the people they care for.

🚨The programme of speakers has been announced for our Hiroshima Remembered Commemorations in Tavistock Square. Join us to hear from a range of politicians, activists, as-well as contributions from cultural guests: buff.ly/ItWP2eJ 📆 Thursday 6 August ⏰ 12-1

Hiroshima and Nagasaki remembered – London — London Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament

London CND will mark Hiroshima Day at Tavistock Square – all welcome. We will be joined by activists, local politicians, and cultural performances.

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Public opinion is against this decision with YouGov polling released yesterday showing that even greater numbers now oppose the use of British bases for Trump’s illegal war on Iran than they did in March – with opposition up by 9% to 58%...

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