Former MP, Minister and Chair Health Select Committee, podcaster, health advisor
Joined December 2007
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Jun 12
Really enjoyed our live episode at @ConfedExpo with me and @JimBethell - catch up now on where we stand with health policy and my Glasto breakfast with Ed Miliband!
NEW: Health and politics LIVE at NHS Confed Expo
@BrineHealth and @JimBethell record with a live audience in Manchester,
Are we witnessing the collapse of the government's 10-year NHS plan, or are we on the brink of a healthcare revolution?
Plus, special guests Richard Sloggett (Future Health Research) and Leanne Farrell (J&J) join the pod to discuss social care levies, NHS structural changes, and the reality of innovation on the frontline.
Stream now on your podcast app.
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Jun 11
Several times each year I have the misfortune to travel with @CrossCountryUK from Manchester to Hampshire. By far the worst train operator out there - poor rolling stock that’s uncomfortable and dangerously overcrowded. If only the government ran the service … 🤔
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Jun 11
I liked getting to know @JohnHealey_MP when were MPs together. He’s a decent normal guy and a huge loss to the MoD. No GovM can carry on like this - and this one won’t for much longer either. It is absolutely extraordinary how fast the Starmer GovM is unravelling.
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Jun 11
Pod bro @JimBethell and I had a lot of fun this morning recording a special LIVE episode of @PreventionPodc at @ConfedExpo Keep a beady eye on socials for the episode to drop later today!
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Jun 8
We are looking forward to this one. Come along and be a part of it if you’re at @NHSConfed @JimBethell #confedexpo
This Thursday, we're recording our podcast episode live at NHS ConfedExpo from 10am.
Come along and be part of our conversation, and look out for us around the venue - it'd be great to say hello.
@BrineHealth | @JimBethell
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Jun 7
Sending all love to the Great Dane. Hope everything is ok
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Steve Brine retweeted
What actually are preventative measures in healthcare?
If you have been listening to Prevention Is the New Cure for a while you will no doubt be aware that @BrineHealth and @JimBethell believe that preventative measures are one of, if not the most important form of healthcare. And that in their view governments should implement policies advancing this.
Who better to explain what the two kinds of preventative measures actually are, than @CMO_England, on the show’s 100th episode.
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Jun 4
Here it is! Our 100th episode now dropped. A special in conversation with @CMO_England Prof Chris Whitty.
NEW: Professor Sir Chris Whitty, England's Chief Medical Officer says there is a "danger" that we could leave people behind who actually have the biggest health problems...
Plus, we discuss the successes of medicine - and what we'll be celebrating in 20 years time.
@BrineHealth | @JimBethell
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Jun 4
Sending my friend Bob all love in the world. Literally the man who made me want to work in radio. All the best to a legend. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgp…
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Jun 4
“Overall, there was a fall in 2025 of 1,900 full time teachers in schools.” Hold on a minute … this Gov destroyed many independent schools to fund MORE state school teachers. For this alone, many will be done with this PM. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crrp…
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Jun 3
You’re going to enjoy this one trust me!
@JimBethell and @BrineHealth recording a special interview this morning for @PreventionPodc with @CMO_England Chris Whitty to mark our 100th episode. It drops across all platforms and You Tube tomorrow (Thursday) lunchtime. #prevention #chriswhitty
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Jun 1
We’re so looking forward to chatting with @CMO_England and lifting our gaze above the hurly burly of the day to day.
🚨 Coming this week...
In conversation with Sir Chris Whitty - England's Chief Medical Officer.
@BrineHealth and @JimBethell are going back to the Department of Health to record a special 100th episode of the podcast, considering whether we are truly lifting our ambitions to prevent ill health - with the head of the public health profession.
What would you like us to discuss with England's Chief Medical Officer?
⏰ Episode drops later this week.
🎧 Subscribe on your podcast app to be the first to hear it.
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May 29
We think so and discuss why heat is as dangerous as cold for parts of our society on Ep#99 of @preventionpodc bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/c…
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May 28
Omg! Ep#99 of @PreventionPodc dropped today. For my money, Tony Blair has landed a message this week (including on health) with more clarity that this No.10 have managed in two years. Listen to our take … @JimBethell
🆕 On this week's podcast, former health ministers Steve Brine and James Bethell break down why Number 10 is likely furious with Tony Blair’s latest intervention on NHS tech - and why he’s actually 100% right.
Episode 99 is streaming now 🎧
@BrineHealth @JimBethell
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May 28
But he was appointed and you didn’t resign but went ahead with the job anyway? This is why they all got away with it surely.
May 26
"I didn't just consider it, I threatened to resign on a number of occasions and made demands..."
Jess Phillips MP, former Safeguarding Minister, on how she responded to the prime minister's appointment of Lord Mandelson as US Ambassador.
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May 28
Well done @CPFC! Another EUROPEAN trophy heading to London and great stuff hot on the heels of @AVFCOfficial last week. #twooutofthreeaintbad
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May 27
This isn’t going to help the PM with his “cost of living is the priority” narrative. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8p…
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May 26
Only fellow MPs will know how important Gladys was to life inside the inner sanctum of @HouseofCommons life. Thank you for everything.
Very sad to hear of Gladys Dickson's passing. A true character in the Members’ tearoom for many years, loved by Members past and present. She will be deeply missed. My thoughts are with her family.
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May 26
Other than the fact Piers is clearly one of the most annoying people on the internet, what makes me laugh the most is a) how they still care what Spurs think but b) how they’ve convinced themselves now Pep has gone they have a free run at the PL for years! #PSG
May 26
Arsenal are champions, and @piersmorgan is everywhere.
A nightmare summer for Tottenham fans awaits…
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