Ed Miles

@brisgasdoc.themiles.es

Dad of two, loving husband, nerd. Consultant anaesthetist in the NHS. Opinions not my own but those of our reptilian overlords beamed into my brain. Profile banner recalls that time me and the kids planned on running off to join the Galactic Rebellion.

Live your life in a way that no matter how much they make fun of your boobs, your hair, your sex appeal, or your outward appearance… … your legacy is defined by your creativity, your philanthropy, your heart, your spirit, your courage, your inclusiveness & your commitment to helping those in need.

"I was not shocked that he helped somebody. My shock is that he was murdered. And no one has given us the complete truth or anyone has been held accountable. And it's been 7 months! ... there was more effort in vilifying him than pursuing justice" -- Alex Pretti's parents

NEW Stewart Lee column Stewart Lee on Nigel Farage vs Count Binface “A comedy writer with a refuse receptacle on his head may be the only thing that stands between Britain and fascism. He’s just the man for the job”

Move over, Nigel – it’s time for the Bin Supremacy: Stewart Lee on the Clacton byelection. Pink tinted image of Count Binface striking ‘peace’ signs

Mat Bell’s eye-catching photograph is one of the shortlisted entries for the Australian Geographic nature photographer of the year 2026 . An Adélie penguin to propel itself from the water to the safety of an iceberg. Photograph: Mat Bell/Australian Geographic

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This point needs to be made over and again: The main purpose of wealth taxes should not be to raise revenue. That's a small and secondary benefit. The main purpose should be to *reduce the fortunes of the ultrarich*. Why? Because those fortunes present a massive threat to democracy and public life.

🚨 Donna Ockenden says midwives should train first as nurses as she warns of concerns across England. Next week Baroness Amos WILL call for a review of education & a National Maternity Comissioner to oversee a redesign of maternity through a modern service framework www.thetimes.com/article/5cf0...

Donna Ockenden: Train midwives as nurses so they can care safely

The senior midwife who investigated poor care in Nottingham says students have told her they lack the skills to treat mothers with complex needs

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OK, so just as I have to yell at my fellow Americans "air conditioners *are* heat pumps!" to combat basic ignorance of what the tech actually is, Europeans need to hear "heat pumps *are* air conditioners" because y'all are making arguments which don't make sense if you see why heat pumps are good.