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Kirth Gersen

@obbitz.bsky.social

Retired from NHS after 43 years now living in Scotland. European, former H&S officer, union branch chair, Foundation Trust Governor, microbiologist. Now devoting much of my time to fight for or NHS. #FBPE #FBNHS

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Stop Palantir taking over our public services! Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.

This morning I posted our petition to get Palantir out of our NHS and our public services.

Over 40,000 people have now signed it - thank you.

Please do keep sharing!

you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

13.02.2026 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 692    πŸ” 339    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 15
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The mathematician lifting the lid on Trump’s β€˜attacks’ Scientist behind Trump Action Tracker uses skills in data collection to look for patterns in president’s seemingly scattergun approach

Great to see my friend Christina Pagel featured in the THE for her work on tracking Trump's authoritarian actions.
"Scientist behind Trump Action Tracker uses skills in data collection to look for patterns in president’s seemingly scattergun approach"

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Stop Palantir taking over our public services! Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.

Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

13.02.2026 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stop Palantir taking over our public services! Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.

Palantir, a US spy-tech firm, has been given access to millions of NHS patient records.

Its founder has said the NHS should be 'ripped up'.

Join me in calling on the government to end the dangerous Palantir contract.

you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

13.02.2026 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3693    πŸ” 1679    πŸ’¬ 109    πŸ“Œ 77
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NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed Exclusive: in 2025 briefing to Wes Streeting, officials warned reputation of tech firm behind US ICE operations would hinder rollout of data system in UK

NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed.

Govt officials warned that the contract would not offer value for money, but Starmer and Streeting still went ahead.

Mandelson took Starmer to meet Palantir’s chief executive.

13.02.2026 08:15 β€” πŸ‘ 363    πŸ” 195    πŸ’¬ 28    πŸ“Œ 30

Reform is a registered company, does this mean it comes under the remit of the ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) unlike a political party?

11.02.2026 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think a Manatee wearing a bikini is very newsworthy, without opposable thumbs how on earth do they put one on?

I think it may be time for me to go and lie down for a while.

09.02.2026 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue

05.02.2026 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 31963    πŸ” 13752    πŸ’¬ 593    πŸ“Œ 1608
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THIS IS THE TYPE OF PERSON THE ASSCLOWN IS OBVIOUSLY IN TOUCH WITH. THE πŸ’© NOW WANTS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO RUN OUR ELECTIONS LIKE OTHER AUTOCRATIC GOVERNMENTS.

WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG??? WE LOSE OUR PERSONAL FREEDOMS! THE TIME TO RESIST IS HERE.😎

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Reform UK’s silence on Epstein speaks volumes A politics that claims to defend women while refusing to confront the systems that harm them is not about protection. It's about strategy.

Why is this bit of news being hidden from us by the media, Google, and social media?

#Farage met with #Epstein over 40 times!

national.thelead.uk/p/reform-uks...

05.02.2026 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 4
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Brown’s PFI is a disaster.

04.02.2026 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just abolish the Lords.

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I prefer the term β€œProctosculator”.

31.01.2026 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There is no β€œCost of Living Crisis” it’s a β€œCost of Greed Crisis”.

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A social media slide featuring a close-up of a metal padlock on a keyboard with a blurred background. A red banner across the middle asks, "Worried about speaking up?". Below the banner, white text reads, "Here's how our portal keeps NHS staff SAFE" with an underlined call to action at the bottom: "Swipe to learn more β†’"

A social media slide featuring a close-up of a metal padlock on a keyboard with a blurred background. A red banner across the middle asks, "Worried about speaking up?". Below the banner, white text reads, "Here's how our portal keeps NHS staff SAFE" with an underlined call to action at the bottom: "Swipe to learn more β†’"

A graphic for EveryDoctor with a blue background and a red banner reading "COMPLETE ANONYMITY." The top right features an illustration of three figures, with the middle figure highlighted by a question mark. The text reads, "Stay 100% Anonymous: You choose whether to share your name or stay completely anonymous. Your identity is protected at every step"

A graphic for EveryDoctor with a blue background and a red banner reading "COMPLETE ANONYMITY." The top right features an illustration of three figures, with the middle figure highlighted by a question mark. The text reads, "Stay 100% Anonymous: You choose whether to share your name or stay completely anonymous. Your identity is protected at every step"

A blue graphic with a red banner stating "SECURE AND CONFIDENTIAL" and a large light-blue shield and padlock icon in the background. The text says, "Your submission is secure. Only EveryDoctor's dedicated team can access testimonies. We never share information without your explicit permission. Decide what you share, when you share it and if you want follow-up contact." The slide concludes with the underlined text, "You control your story!"

A blue graphic with a red banner stating "SECURE AND CONFIDENTIAL" and a large light-blue shield and padlock icon in the background. The text says, "Your submission is secure. Only EveryDoctor's dedicated team can access testimonies. We never share information without your explicit permission. Decide what you share, when you share it and if you want follow-up contact." The slide concludes with the underlined text, "You control your story!"

A graphic with a dark blue bokeh heart background and a red banner reading, "We understand the risks of speaking up". Below, text states, "That's why we've built every protection into this system." A QR code is featured in the bottom right with a pointer icon and the instruction, "SHARE YOUR TESTIMONY SAFELY & SECURELY". In the bottom left, it reads, "Your voice is powerful. Your safety is paramount"

A graphic with a dark blue bokeh heart background and a red banner reading, "We understand the risks of speaking up". Below, text states, "That's why we've built every protection into this system." A QR code is featured in the bottom right with a pointer icon and the instruction, "SHARE YOUR TESTIMONY SAFELY & SECURELY". In the bottom left, it reads, "Your voice is powerful. Your safety is paramount"

NHS staff: Your voice is powerful, and your safety is our priority.πŸ’™

If you’re worried about the risks of speaking up about corridor care, our portal is built to protect you.

100% anonymity
You control your story
Secure

Share your testimony safely here: whistleblowersoftware.com/secure/every...

31.01.2026 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Turn the sound up.

30.01.2026 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1

This is the coolest fucking form of solidarity I have ever seen.

Bravo.

27.01.2026 04:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4328    πŸ” 549    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 6
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BREAKING: Facial recognition technology is to be rolled out across England and Wales, under sweeping reforms announced by the home secretary

26.01.2026 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 107    πŸ” 74    πŸ’¬ 115    πŸ“Œ 64

Another one who has fallen for divide and conquer.

25.01.2026 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Best NHS - Indy PosterBoy Did you know that despite the impacts of covid and Westminster’s austerity, NHS Scotland still outperforms NHS England and NHS Wales on A&E waiting times,

Did you know that . . NHS Scotland still outperforms NHS England and NHS Wales on A&E waiting times, cancer mortality, number of GPs per person, and overall patient satisfaction?
#Scotland #IndependenceIsNormal #Holyrood26 #SNP1SGP2
indyposterboy.scot/best-nhs/

24.01.2026 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

We need a UK Digital Sovereignty Strategy.

Urge your MP to sign @sianberry.bsky.social Early Day Motion πŸ‘‡πŸΌ

action.openrightsgroup.org/protect-brit...

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Board of Peace

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Trump's jibes are wearing thin for many of Europe's leaders - BBC News The ball is in the court of European leaders ahead of Thursday's emergency EU meeting in Brussels, writes Nick Beake.

We need to get a wall built around the US for the next three years. What an absolute shitgibbon.

β€œWithout us, right now you'd all be speaking German”

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πŸ‘‡πŸ»πŸ‘‡πŸ»πŸ‘‡πŸ»

21.01.2026 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opt out of sharing your health records Find out how to opt out of sharing your health records for research and planning.

🚨UK peeps🚨

You MUST MUST MUST follow this link if you want to opt out of sharing your health records with Peter Thiel and the rest of Palantir.

Do it! Do it now!
Share and spread everywhere.

www.nhs.uk/using-the-nh...

19.01.2026 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Petition: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their...

In light of recent events, this should surely get some more traction

15.01.2026 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5
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and if you are in a Union you should be asking why they are still funding this sham of a Labour Party.

15.01.2026 11:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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