As our MPs vote on the benefits changes, it's important to remember that the predecessor of #PIP allowed me to enter the work place & has been essential to my career & life ever since. It's not an out of work benefit. It helps into work. #TakingThePIP

#TakingThePIP

If populists sweep to power in the UK, what will really happen? The middle classes could be first in the firing line, says Alex Makepeace. Delighted to announce the timely Canaries, political thriller set in a Britain where a new government swiftly imposes its radical agenda.

‘A fantastic book, both darkly poetic and unflinching. A sad girl story with bite.’ Ciadish reviews Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter #booksky #amwriting Emily Goss ciadish.wordpress.com/2025/07/04/rip…

The UK spends 10.8% of GDP on welfare while France spends 23.8% and Finland spends 25.7% Just remember that when you see #GBNews, the #Mail and #Sun and the likes of #Harwood, #Tominey and #Pearson demanding benefit cuts.

🇺🇳 BREAKING: The UN is demanding answers from the UK over welfare reforms. The Universal Credit Bill risks breaching disabled people’s rights—again. No impact assessment. Cuts called “regression.” Demonising disabled claimants. Deadline for U.K. to respond: 11 Aug #BinUCBill

I have two copies of my poetry book that contains 8 years of poetry and while it might seem expensive has around 140 pages of poems. I would love to see it get into the world more. Here is the link. DM for a signed copy. ballerinibookpress.ch/product/at-the…

I’m a huge fan of magical realism. There is something playful, a lack of constraint, about the genre.. I love the way it creates concrete metaphors to address themes’ Thanks to @dragonfly for interviewing me my book of magical realist eco fiction dragonfly.eco/indie-corner-k…

Please please please will the press stop platforming the insufferable Fromage to make his predictable soundbites. Where are the Greens? The left? The reason Fromage is polling 30% is simply due to over exposure.

The UK is in a dire state. This is how we stop things from falling apart

‘I don’t care about reality’, I’d rather live in a 1950s fantasy reality.

Is it just me or the stupid is exhausting

This government made a political choice to make life harder for the sick and disabled. Well done to those MPs who had the courage to speak up for the marginalised and put their constituents first. That is what it means to serve the people.

Controversial opinion here. Whatever the rights and wrongs of the super injunction over Operation Rubific, I’m glad all those Afghans who worked for the British were given safe haven here

You mean like pensioners?

England?

I have one copy of my poetry collection, my novel and my two pamphlets for sale. Really trying to push my work into the hands of readers.

‘The story, beautifully written + emotionally compelling, told from the viewpoints of a sister + brother. It successfully blends a gripping plot with interesting characters + profound themes.’ Review of The Warm Hands of Ghosts for Ciadish Emily Goss ciadish.wordpress.com/2025/07/18/the…

I’ve just signed a 38 Degrees petition to say no to £20 fees for GP appointments - our health service must stay free to access! Will you add your name? 38d.gs/w3oy