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My statement on the United Nations's Committee investigating UK Government breaches in the #UNCRPD Their report on this was published earlier this week. It is utterly damning.

#Nye at the National Theatre is wonderful, a necessary, timely reminder of the way one person can change the world for the good of others, anchored by a tremendous performance by michael sheen 💙. Feel lucky to have seen it and wish we had Nye Bevan’s equal in America.

Shocked by the injustices revealed by the The Guardian's stories on carer's allowance? Carers UK has launched an online parliamentary petition calling for a review, and urgent action from DWP to cap and prevent large overpayment debts for unpaid carers.
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If you agree that it's time for us to tune into the human rights under threat in the UK, join us. Find out more here 👇🏼👇🏼

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This man leaves out his cat’s fur so birds can use it to make their nests.. 😊

“The language that we use… even in the question ‘Do we have a sick note culture?’ It’s cruel”

Chair of the NHS Confederation Victor Adebowale says the use of “performative” language needs to stop, and the government should show more 'compassion'

#bbcqt bbc.in/4b8DVY2

👇Read our response to the UNCRPD report below

Good morning young people . The future is yours so you must take control of it . We live in the wreckage of a democracy where you should be allowed access to vote . Please make sure you can by taking 5 mins to register today . Details here gov.uk/apply-for-phot… Please RT

The news today might feel scary if you're currently off work for your mental health. We get it 💙

We just want to reassure you that these changes are *not* coming into effect right now. 1/2

It's insulting. The government needs to tackle the root cause of poor mental health. Not demonise people for failures of the systems meant to support them. ITV News

Rishi Sunak wants to ban our GPs from being able to sign us off when we're sick! Sign the petition now and demand these dangerous new plans are dropped. 38d.gs/ie_a

'Specialist teams linked to the benefits system will instead assess the sick and decide how best to keep them in work.' What DWP Health Assessors whose work is so bad that most claimants win at appeal? Who trigger so many with questions such as 'why haven't you killed yourself?'

Rishi Sunak today announced plans to review the fit note system for people who aren’t well enough to work, with a focus on mental health.

His speech continues a trend in recent rhetoric that is stigmatising, harmful, and inaccurate.

Me: Can I move this table?

Microsoft Word: Yes. I've also altered your margins, converted all 'a' to $, printed page 4, and hidden one of your shoes. Is there anything else I can help you with?

The world’s got a bit scarier tonight…

So here’s a cute cat pic to help with any anxieties.

You’re welcome

It's time to scrap the rotten, immoral Department for Work and Pensions.

'The inane attempt to prosecute people caring for their disabled loved ones is proof there's no hope for them. Once in power, Labour must close the dept, restaff it and relaunch under a new name.'

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That sounds about right.

#Outlander
#JamieFraser
#Samheughan

It's astounding that, in 2024, an alternative music station like BBC Radio 6 Music has a single day of programming inspired by Courtney Love and it still inspires patronising and snide comments from certain people (mostly men).

Same vibe as the Yoko Ono haters. It's exhausting.