Declaring war on the poor. In what universe is this anything other than immoral? I have been citing figures like these. Yet again, scarcely can I believe that society would reduce education spending at all, let alone reduce it more for disadvantaged children.

Please support this important campaign against funding cuts to education in Edinburgh : megaphone.org.uk/petitions/save… via Megaphone UK

Gordon Brown throwing light on the true state of child poverty in Victorian Tory Britain 2024 I wish he was in charge Watch & ask if families & kids deserve this #ToriesBrokeBritain #EnoughIsEnough #bbcqt

In yesterday's NHS debate during full council I was able to highlight just how devastating Scottish Government cuts to NHS Lothians budget will be for Edinburgh's citizens.

Junior Dr - pay explained - yet again🤷🏻‍♂️ 2008 - 24 tins for an hour’s work 2023 - 10 tins for an hour’s work The Govt have increased pay to 11 tins/hour They have now offered half a tin more🤷🏻‍♂️

National Insurance was introduced as a form of insurance against illness and unemployment. It evolved to become a funder of the NHS and the State Pension. Reportedly, Jeremy Hunt wants to abolish National Insurance. Which should tell you all you need to know.

Child (0-18yrs) mortality in England 2019-2023. The disparity between most deprived and most affluent is widening Sir Michael Marmot Sebastian Kraemer ➡️ncmd.info/publications/c… National Child Mortality Database (NCMD)

Exactly 👇Roll back to 2002 Labour had the self-respect to RAISE NI by 1% to pay for NHS. We will each need A LOT more personal wealth if there is inadequate State provision for health/ed/community. Frontline health services are being cut, not protected. amp.theguardian.com/politics/2002/…

We are extremely excited to share our new podcast episode on Child Poverty and Health. It provides a vivid, insightful, and sobering depiction of the devastating and long-term effects of poverty on health. Please RT. Ian Sinha (wheezylikesundaymorning) pran.org.uk/podcasts/the-c…

Will this include ‘workplace reforms’ and the slashing of terms and conditions or will those subsidised bars and restaurants continue unabated?

Causewayside Garage under threat… useful neighbourhood business knocked down to make way for even for student flats in Southside. Neighbourhoods need services on main streets, not student flats.

Sunak says we don’t want an election. Please retweet if he doesn’t speak for you.

Oh don’t worry … he will find a way. Imagine if he and his government had out so much time effort and money into something that would actually improve the lives of British people. Imagine if he has tackled child poverty or NHS waiting lists with the same vigour. People’s

Patient perspective: What’s needed for multidisciplinary PCD care? 📣 We’ll be hearing from Emilie Wattellier (has PCD) and Fiona Copeland BEM (mum to 2 with PCD)! Join us on Zoom, June 3rd at 17:30 PM CEST. Register here: beat-pcd.squarespace.com/events BEAT-PCD (ERS CRC) Yin Ting Lam

Think whooping cough! Alongside RoyalCollegeObsGyn Royal College of General Practitioners and Royal College of Midwives 💙 we’ve issued advice for parents and carers and healthcare professionals on whooping cough. Read the statement & share the poster⬇️ rcpch.ac.uk/resources/whoo…

Don’t judge the NHS when it’s run by those who are trying to destroy it Judge it when it’s run by those who created it…

✉️ We've written a letter to Party Leaders asking them to prioritise children's needs & issues. With 175+ other organisations & over 26,000 individuals, we're calling on the next government to put #ChildrenAtTheTable. Help us spread it! Read and share 👇 buff.ly/3zd14e4

New campaign launched today to persuade next Government to commit to reducing health inequalities. New data reinforces the public care about the nation's health. Sign petition at healthequals.org.uk to encourage parliamentary candidates to promote health equity.