On Monday I attended an event organised by LINKS, the Local Involvement Network which the government says have been launched … More
Author: martinwicks
California’s real death panels
The religious right and Republican opposition to health care reform in the USA has used propaganda which has little traction … More
Lobby of Swindon Council
These hardy souls above braved heavy downpours to lobby the Swindon Council in opposition to transfer of our Council houses … More
With friends like these…
Iran is a country in which the USA and Britain have a history of interference. It’s history was shaped by … More
Keep Our NHS Public AGM
Saturday I attended the AGM of Keep Our NHS Public. One of the issues which was discussed was the possibility … More
Paying the private sector for NHS work it hasn’t done!
The Health Service Journal reports that the first independent treatment centre to complete a five year contract will have delivered … More
Under-employment as well as unemployment on the rise
Everybody is aware of the a steep rise in unemployment. The latest figure shows 2.2 million out of work; 7.1% … More
Acute beds in hospitals cut by 10% in three years
The latest issue of ‘Pulse’ magazine reports that NHS hospitals have cut acute beds by 10% in just three years … More
Principles above self-interest
Swindon is undergoing an ‘options appraisal’ of its Council housing. This is the charade that offers ‘choice’ to tenants to … More
Swindon Palestine demonstration
Here are a couple of pictures from a demonstration in Swindon today, in support of the palestinian people and against … More
