Helen Miles

Yesterday, Rubio terminated 5800 USAID contracts – more than 90% of its foreign aid programs – in defiance of the courts. Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressional mandated. They've saved millions of lives. 🧵

We are Americans. We are the most powerful nation on the planet. What defines us is not our power to dominate the weak. What demonstrates our character is not our capacity to traumatize the afflicted. What speaks our truth is not how we taunt, deride or belittle the embattled, broken or battered. We are: The country of the Marshall Plan The nation of The Berlin Airlift The nation whose leader said, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.” We are at our best when we are resolute against evil -- not when we kowtow to those who perpetrate it. We tell our truth when we defend the weak -- not when we do it only if we get protection money. We are America when our leaders call the dictators dictators and those who fight to defend democracy against tyranny what they are: heroes. Donald Trump and JD Vance didn't show strength today -- they showed weakness. They belittled a giant and showed just how small they are. They have the most vaunted titles in the world: President and Vice President of The United States of America. But the title doesn't make the man. And today both men brought shame to their titles. A weary warrior was before them. A beleaguered man who has lost thousands of his friends and comrades to the unjust and illegal aggression of an authoritarian leader. They showed no grace; no magnanimity of spirit; no diplomatic acumen. They were small bullies with big titles and they disrespected the history and legacy of the nation they lead. Today, Donald Trump acted more like Russia's Putin than America's President.

Was it for this that the US spent 80 years building power and alliances? Not to be a force for good. But instead to impoverish neighbours, threaten those it protected, rob minerals from war-torn countries, and break its promises to 100s of millions of the poorest in the world? 🧵

Last week, @thetimes' @poppykoronka visited @DrRachelWardGP to show a day in the life of a GP. From handling patient care amid rising demand to building lifelong patient relationships, it's clear GPs are under immense pressure. Read the whole story ⬇️ thetimes.com/uk/healthcare/…

@BMA_GP @Parody_RCGP @rcgp @parthaskar @dave_dlt @AISMANewsline @medicaccountant @MedicsMoney @BenXGowland @drgandalf52 @DrGoblin3 @DrSteveTaylor @msteggy @DHSCgovuk @RebuildGP @NHSEngland @drmarkporter @rankine @NAPC_NHS @DAUK_GP @LondonwideLMCs @michelledrage @JanjuaAdam @hughalderwick @BecksFisher @IPPR @wesstreeting @PreetKGillMP @karinsmyth @NHSTransform @vsmacdonald @RSylvesterTimes @denis_campbell @ShaunLintern @lauradonnlee @anguswneale @amolrajan @bbcnickrobinson @MishalHusain @Marthakearney Simple stats since 2015 England general practice SOS 💥Over 1000 practices gone 💥Over 2000 GPs gone 💥Over 6,000,000 more patients on the books 💥 Equivalent of 1:2 population seen EACH month. 💥400 million consults per annum 💥7-8% of NHS funding 💥5% of all NHS staff

🔊Congratulations to Ollie Price and James Coles who have been named in the 15 player England Lions Squad to tour India 👏🏏 oxfordshire.cricket/news/price-col…

Comedy holiday reading choice stuck on the tarmac at Heathrow amidst air traffic control melt-down…

Unfunded work in primary care, is not a cost saving to the NHS, despite the delight it would create on an ICB spreadsheet, it's paid for by the burnout of dedicated, skilled clinicians walking away, and is a net loss to the health of the population.

BBC reveals how doctors' warnings about Lucy Letby were ignored by hospital bosses and they were even asked to apologise bbc.in/44aNzW5

Great new podcast from @DrRachelWardGP podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…

A 🧵for #SouthAsianHeritageMonth on why the campaign is needed. I was told by a colleague and good friend (white middle aged man) that ‘I see racism everywhere’ and ‘by focussing on identity I am sewing division’. Also, that referring to him as a ‘white man’ is offensive (1/5)

No matter who you are and what your heritage, calling out racism and being brave enough to challenge is important. I’ll leave you with @JohnAmaechi’s excellent short video on the difference between ‘not racist’ and ‘anti-racist’. Please watch 🙏🏽 bbc.co.uk/bitesize/artic…

Latest episode of #FRCSUrocast featuring @chrisharding123- an essential guide to managing recurrent UTIs in women! @soph_cash @BSoT_UK @BAUSurology - hopefully also v helpful for GPs @rcgp @RCGPScotland @JCRDoc @HappyFamilyDoc open.spotify.com/episode/23Jahl…

"That is SENSATIONAL!" 😍 Sussex' James Coles showed off his juggling skills to catch Jack Davies on the boundary in Sussex's four-run win over Middlesex in the T20 Blast 🏏

@juliedeggleton Thrilled for him Julie! Xx

James’s 1st ever 100 @ Didcot CC age 9 & today making his 1st ever 1st class hundred for Sussex 10 years later 👏👏@GMCricket⁩ ⁦@SussexCCC⁩ ⁦@Oxoncb⁩ ⁦@astonrowant_cc⁩ @mcscricket⁩ ⁦@nathanhawkes89⁩ thank you all for your amazing support 🥰

@mrjamesob Quickest way possible of turning neutrals into anti-monarchists….

The police have arrested what appear to be peaceful republican protesters in Trafalgar Square. It’s in everybody’s interests, especially the Met’s, that they explain exactly why as soon as possible. No matter what you think about monarchy, this is a deeply disturbing moment.

Adverse childhood experiences are associated with dying younger. We must ensure we have the capacity, skill, and funding needed to deliver care that addresses the trauma underlying many, apparently intractable chronic conditions Lives can be turned around dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.p9…

Letter ⁦@guardian⁩