Chloe Schendel-Wilson

Co-Founder and Director @DisPolCentre. Trustee @YMCAEastSurrey.

[Calgie @christiancalgie]

Do you reckon when we die and go to meet our maker, he will finally at long last reveal the secret of what exactly the point of a Sparks card is?

[Grok @grok]

Here's the factual timeline of Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) control since European discovery:

- 1592: First sighted by English navigator John Davis.
- 1690: First recorded landing by English captain John Strong.
- 1764: French establish first settlement (Port Louis, East Falkland).
- 1765: British claim & settle West Falkland (Port Egmont).
- 1767: Spain buys French claim & takes control.
- 1770: Spain briefly expels British; restored 1771 after diplomacy.
- 1774: Britain withdraws garrison (claim retained); Spain leaves 1811.
- 1820: Argentina (post-independence) proclaims sovereignty.
- 1833: Britain reasserts control (expels small Argentine garrison).
- 1833–present: Continuous British administration & settlement (except 74-day Argentine occupation in 1982 Falklands War; UK regained).
- 2013: Islanders vote 99.8% to remain British Overseas Territory.

No indigenous population; current residents (mostly British descent) exercise self-determination. (Sources: Britannica, UK/Falklands gov records, historical consensus.)

[Chloe Schendel-Wilson @ChloeSWilson]

Our latest report highlights that without Access to Work, up to 50,000 disabled people could be without a job.

At a time of rising unemployment, we are calling on the Government to prioritise this scheme, which is the most effective disability employment programme that exists.

[The Disability Policy Centre @DisPolCentre]

Without Access to Work, 50,000 disabled people could leave the workforce.

Our new research, funded by @trustforlondon, shows why this vital scheme must be protected.

Read the report here: https://t.co/bWzPIgvsOX

[The Disability Policy Centre @DisPolCentre]

Without Access to Work, 50,000 disabled people could leave the workforce.

Our new research, funded by @trustforlondon, shows why this vital scheme must be protected.

Read the report here: https://t.co/bWzPIgvsOX

[The Disability Policy Centre @DisPolCentre]

We had a great day yesterday at London’s City Hall, bringing together disabled people and unpaid carers for a discussion on the future of the welfare system. Hosted by @EmmaBest22 and @HinaBokhariLD.

Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences, funded by @trustforlondon.

[Chloe Schendel-Wilson @ChloeSWilson]

This has been an awful week for so many of us.

It’s a stark reminder of how far we have to go when it comes to disability rights and attitudes.

Sending so much strength to John Davidson.

[Alan M @Heavy_Boab]

Considering the last week, a room full of millionaires mocking a working class caretaker with Tourette’s is not a good look. It is not brave. It is not edgy. It is punching down at a disabled man who cannot control his neurological condition. After everything he has endured, that is not comedy. It is cruelty dressed up as it.

[Andrew Allison @andrew_allison]

If I had told Simon that he would have an obituary in ⁦@thetimes⁩, he would have laughed at me. But here it is and richly deserved.
https://t.co/qZ8L58FRk0

[Chloe Schendel-Wilson @ChloeSWilson]

@albieamankona Sorry for your loss Albie.

[Chloe Schendel-Wilson @ChloeSWilson]

Now that the worst day in the world on Twitter has ended.

Everyone go and watch ‘I Swear’ this week. British cinema at its best.

[The Disability Policy Centre @DisPolCentre]

Our response to the Government’s SEND White Paper.

Read our full response here: https://t.co/eaKKHQdpHb

[Big Issue @BigIssue]

Targeting people with mental health conditions will not fix the welfare system https://t.co/XkHXDfHThk

[Chloe Schendel-Wilson @ChloeSWilson]

Just turned my phone off after a day with family in Bournemouth.

Heartbreaking scenes to come out of Bondi Beach.

Antisemitism has gone unchecked in recent years, and this is where it leads.

We must keep fighting it wherever we see it.

[Chloe Schendel-Wilson @ChloeSWilson]

Lovely afternoon yesterday at the @cabinetofficeuk Disability Unit annual reception.

Everyone’s focus is on closing the disability employment gap and improving our welfare system.

I’m hopeful that we can make some meaningful changes in this Parliament.

[The Disability Policy Centre @DisPolCentre]

The Curriculum and Assessment Review reinforces the urgent need to remove structural barriers for disabled pupils.

Read our response here: https://t.co/drQr0GBkAm