Are we a 'high welfare' country where we pay people too much not to work, meaning the government could save billions by slashing welfare, no harm done? Erm - not exactly. This chart compares us with other countries. Of 34 advanced economies, we're 3rd from the bottom.

My friend with metastasised ovarian cancer has sent me her award letter. She would lose her PIP under these proposals if she lived long enough to see them in. Under the current rules she needed to score more than 11 points in the Daily Living section to qualify for the enhanced

A statement from the Heathrow 10 after they received their verdict yesterday 🧡

My daughter Zoe is a UK political prisoner. Here's the story so far, and why *you* should join us at the Old Bailey on Thursday... A thread 1/

Why is the entire panel on #Newsnight assuming that people receiving PIP aren't in work? Victoria Derbyshire

In the past, both me and my sister have been knocked off bikes on Deansgate. Not an exaggeration to say I’ve been dreaming of cycle lanes like this for 25 years. Sad it’s taken so long but it’s brilliant to be able cycle to town now, & with my kid, more safely. Keep them coming!

this is actually incredible

A new paper published in Nature — one of the most respected science journals — finds that the world's wealthiest 10% are responsible for 67% of global warming. The rich are burning our planet.

This would be brilliant. It would also reduce traffic and air pollution in both cities. And all that macho talk of wanting people back in the office - fast reliable affordable rail would really help!

From the President of the NEU, the largest teachers’ union in Britain and Europe

Neither do Gaza's adults.

The Government of Israel must lift the siege and allow the safe, unobstructed delivery of aid across Gaza. Every child should have safe access to the essential humanitarian aid and services they need to survive. The denial of humanitarian aid is a crime and a grave violation

🚨 Daniel is Free! 🔥 He has just been released from HMP after serving over 10 months for taking part in a peaceful action at Manchester Airport in 2024 as part of the Oil Kills uprising ⛓️ Support political prisoners by donating via the link in our bio

Hotspur Press on fire

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport decision not to list the building earlier this year probably made it more vulnerable in the short term. Save Britain’s Heritage explain the buildings significance here savebritainsheritage.org/news/save-back…

I just voted against proscribing Palestine Action, a civil disobedience group, as a terrorist organisation. But I'm furious that in doing so, the government forced me and others to vote against proscribing two other clearly terrorist groups. Cynical and dangerous from govt.

Indigo is due to be released from prison tomorrow! Her draconian probation conditions include a curfew, a ban on any involvement in demonstrations, and a ban on talking to friends and family involved in Just Stop Oil. Read her piece here: juststopoil.org/2025/07/06/rec…

.Keir Starmer - we shouldn’t be selling a paper clip to the regime responsible for this - let alone F35 components. If not sanctions now, when?

I'm in tears seeing this - Zoe on the front cover of The Observer this morning Huge thanks to John Simpson for telling her story observer.co.uk/news/national/…