If anyone is struggling or knows of anyone that is struggling for Christmas tell them to get in touch with me. Got loads of spare footy gear, designer T-shirts, Hoodies and stuff. Most of it is hardly worn or brand new. Would rather try and give it to someone then just lash it 👍🏻

Last week I wrote a letter to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions with an urgent request to suspend deductions from social security benefits until the energy and inflation crisis is over.

@TonyDexter7 As humans we aren't great with very large numbers (or for that matter very small numbers) but here is a guide:

**Please RT after VOTING** Have the #Tories decimated the #NHS?

Why is twitter a blank screen

CONFIRMED: The Energy Price Guarantee 20% rise has been postponed from April to July - meaning in practice it's cancelled. Exactly what my letter (below) to Chancellor asked for. Thanks to the govt for listening & to the 135 charities backing the campaign Video explainer to come

Last week I represented a professional who had been accused of assaulting one of their children. If they had been convicted, their career would have been over. When I first met them, I advised that, in my opinion, the Legal Aid scheme simply didn’t allow me to discharge

(1)Campaign for usable mobile/data service in the basement of Glasgow Sheriff Court has gained support from solicitors and court officials. Scottish Court and Tribunal System making efforts to improve the issue, thanks to Dean of Faculty Roddy Dunlop KC .

In the last few days I’ve heard of 2 #legalaid firms announce they are closing down. One in #Glasgow and one in #Edinburgh. If firms cannot survive in the 2 biggest cities what chance to people have of effective rights across #Scotland? #DefendLegalAid #Accesstojustice

At 13 I went into care. At 16 I was kicked out of care & went back to an unstable situation. At 18 I studied law at uni. At 25 I was called to the Bar. At 26 I secured Pupillage. In interviews, I took pride in who I am & where I come from. It’s what formed the advocate within me.

My husband has just come home from London…sore throat, chesty and feeling rather unwell. Got him to do a test and it’s positive. No where to report data to 🤷‍♀️ Anyone else with #covid ? Please repost if you see this, thank you.

Andy Bryson Julie Scott 🍒 murrayblackburnmackenzie.org/2023/10/08/mbm…

My secretary was a matched for stem cell donation just before Christmas. She travelled to London and underwent the transfusion. I am so proud of her.!! She gave the most valuable gift - possible the chance of a better life. She is an inspiration to all of us.

Whilst I’m fresh in this profession and far from expert, what I can say is that the underfunding is neglecting or even out right discriminatory against those with Disability who wish become Defence Lawyers. Dormant growth in legal aid renders adjustments unfeasible for

Starting with the 1949 Legal Aid and Solicitors (Scotland) Act, which made legal aid more accessible, the first UK law centre opened in North Kensington in 1970, inspired by the US civil rights movement. Amy McGilp from the Legal Services Agency in Glasgow reflects on the

Thank you University of Glasgow for bestowing upon my mum the honorary degree of doctor of the University of Glasgow. This has brought her so much joy in the final beats of her life. Janey is so honoured, and I am so immensely proud of her. Congratulations Doctor Godley. Ashley Storrie

Earlier this morning Janey passed away in her sleep. Her family were with her. The love and support from all her friends and fans during this cancer journey brought her enormous joy. It has also been a huge comfort to us, her family and close friends, thank you.

Here’s the details of Janey’s final tour, thank you for all the love and kindness in this past week. Ashley