I'd filed a Hanson/ Lambie cartoon for today but it seemed a bit tin eared with what's happened in Indi so I did a new, last minute one this morning. I had a few ideas about division & dark days but thought I'd focus on something that's bringing people together instead. Here's to Helen Haines.

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"The SWA has exerted influence on policy greater than its size." New IAS blog from Dr Julie Bower and Prof David Higgins explores how the Scotch Whisky Association became an influential lobbying force in policymaking across the UK, Europe and the US. 🔗: www.ias.org.uk/2026/10/20/t...

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ACT gvt stalls on action against illegal tobacco shops to protect "human rights". In other news, thieves plead to keep loot, drunk drivers ask for clemency, Taliban nominates itself for women's welfare protection award. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...

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It’s no secret drug firms donate to political parties. But it’s still a secret exactly how much, and why @drdebgleeson.bsky.social, Barbara Mintzes & Cassandra de Lacy-Vawdon theconversation.com/its-no-secre... #COI #CDoH #Pharma

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What kinds of evidence can help drive #PublicHealth policy change? In a new #blog for @ias.org.uk, Dr Alice Fabbri, @brittakm.bsky.social and @profkatsmith.bsky.social explore the #EvidenceJigsaw.

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