Steve Brine
@BrineHealth
Former MP, Minister and Chair Health Select Committee, podcaster, health advisor
Awkward as they say. Also, @realDonaldTrump says @Keir_Starmer is a “tax cutter”. Should have stopped off at Aberdeen @Specsavers
🚨🎥 WATCH: Donald Trump says Sadiq Khan is a "nasty person" who has done a "terrible job" as London Mayor Starmer: "He’s a friend of mine actually"
A hostage video moment …
“I’ve felt the love instantly from the very first moment I stepped through the door.” 🗣️ @Morgangibbs27 ❤️
Episode 63 now dropped! We talk to @FMeasham from @WeAreTheLoopUK about drug testing at UK festivals to prevent tragic deaths. And of course we talk resident doctors strikes as five days of action begin tomorrow. Listen > linktr.ee/PITNCpodcast?u…
Earlier this month I took part in a ten year plan roundtable organised by the superb Healthcare Management Magazine. You can now watch our rather robust conversation here >>> healthcare-management.uk/roundtable-del…
This may seem terribly technical but shows what ongoing good work the UK National Screening Committee does. Up to 50% of women have some dense tissue in their breast so this is vital. @BreastCancerNow nationalscreening.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/18/fee…
Well done @Siobhain_Mc on this. I know you’ve put your heart and soul into this. Good things do happen.
In memory of my sister Margaret, we launched a Glioblastoma drug trial. Now, Margaret’s Trial is open on the NHS - and offering real hope. Ben, diagnosed with a Glioblastoma in 2022, saw his tumour vanish. His story helped make this happen. Watch here:
Who knew? What would be really good journalism would be to understand whether this, like the welfare ‘reform’ Bill, was part of HMT’s spending review numbers or part of a sensible department led piece of work open to whatever the answer might be.
The work and pensions secretary has announced a review of the state pension age, explaining that almost half of the working age population isn't saving anything for their retirement Full story ➡️ trib.al/OMEm1Or
Well done. Utterly ruthless and brilliant. Streets ahead of the rest of the world’s top ten
Champion Golfer of the Year.
This is absolutely extraordinary and another reason why time after time I voted against cuts to UK Aid. Listen to our @PreventionPodc with Dame Sally Davies on why AMR is such a threat - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pre… telegraph.co.uk/global-health/…
So glad to see this as it will be a world-leading facility. These things take a long time but credit to @George_Osborne for kicking this off
📷 @WesStreeting and @AshleyDalton_MP visited Harlow where @UKHSA will build a new National Biosecurity Centre to: 🔬research dangerous diseases 📈boost growth 🛡️protect UK national security This major investment will make the centre the largest of its kind in Europe.
Most of the country is warm and sunny (where it’s basically July/Summer!). Meanwhile at @TheOpen the @RandA seek out the hair shirt of wet, cold, bleak venues. It tests resilience against the elements more than it tests golf. It’s @TheMasters every time for me!
This sector plan was due weeks ago. It contains some necessary and important proposals but in the words of @ABPI_UK “they are not enough to turn around the UK's decline.” Above all, it’s deeply regrettable it’s been imposed without VPAG agreement the PM promised to “sort”.
The UK’s life sciences industry is worth over £100 billion and is a powerhouse for our economy. Our new Life Sciences Sector Plan will implement a new strategy to drive growth, track progress, and deliver better healthcare for everyone.
Absolute petty spiteful madness on the part of @Keir_Starmer especially over @RachaelMaskell who is one of the MPs saving this PM from himself. As someone who knows what it’s like to lose the whip, this is a sign of weakness not strength. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
