Kirsten Armstrong

Runner, foodie, globetrotter, book lover and Beyoncé enthusiast. No longer using this account.

[Jemima Goldsmith @Jemima_Khan]

In the last few weeks there have been serious and concerning developments regarding my sons’ father, Imran Khan’s treatment in prison. The Pakistan authorities have stopped all visits to him by his family and his lawyers. They have also postponed all court hearings. In addition to cutting off in- person visits, and in defiance of a court order, his weekly calls to his sons, Sulaiman and Kasim Khan, who are British and who live in London, were stopped on 10th September. We have received reports that the authorities have now turned off the lights and electricity in his cell and he is no longer allowed to leave his cell at any time. The jail cook has been sent on leave. He is now completely isolated, in solitary confinement, literally in the dark, with no contact with the outside world. His lawyers are concerned about his safety and well-being.

These actions come in the context of ongoing targeting of Imran’s family, as well as his party (PTI) members and supporters in an attempt to silence them and all political opposition in Pakistan. Imran’s nephew, Hassan Niazi, a civilian, has been detained in military custody since August 2023. More recently, Imran Khan’s sisters, Uzma and Aleema Khan, who have continued to speak out on his behalf, have also been arrested as they made their way peacefully to a demonstration and they are currently being held in jail, despite there being no proper or lawful basis for their imprisonment.

In June this year the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention found that Imran is unlawfully and arbitrarily detained and called for his immediate release.

 As a matter of urgency , we are calling for Imran Khan’s release, and for the release of his sisters and nephew as well as for his sons’ contact with their father to be re-established, so that they may have assurance first-hand that he is well and not being mistreated.

[Kirsten Armstrong @K_L_Armstrong]

As someone who is currently requiring further hospital treatment after childbirth, I hope @wearepolly realise the mental health impact your irresponsible marketing is having. @MMHAlliance

[Kirsten Armstrong @K_L_Armstrong]

Disgusted by the aggressive marketing I’m receiving from @wearepolly, all about mums who’ve died after childbirth. Yes, life insurance is important but shame on you for targeting women at their most vulnerable to try and sell something.

[Mind @MindCharity]

If you're struggling with everything that's going on, we're here for you. Our new Support Line is a safe, confidential place to chat about your feelings and mental health 💙

Call us on 0300 102 1234. We're open Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm.

[Mind @MindCharity]

The Health Secretary’s just announced an investigation into the state of the NHS. This is good news. Mental health services desperately need more funding and support. Here are 5 things we want the investigation to look at:

[Mind @MindCharity]

People don't choose to be on disability benefits. It's their last resort.

Stop blaming people with mental health problems. If the Secretary of State wants a grown-up conversation about this, then he should meet with us.

We've sent an invite. 1/3

[Kirsten Armstrong @K_L_Armstrong]

Covid-19 inquiry chairwoman accused of ‘U-turn’ over mental health impact https://t.co/h15858eGhV

[Kirsten Armstrong @K_L_Armstrong]

@LaylaMoran @GMB @alexsobel So pleased to have you as my MP, @LaylaMoran Thanks for all that you are doing

[Mind @MindCharity]

Like many of you, we’re very saddened to hear about the passing of Shuhada' Sadaqat also known as Sinéad O'Connor.

Her voice was not only powerful in song but also in fighting stigma around mental health.

Grief is never easy. If you're struggling, we're here for you 💙

[Sandeep Chachra @sndeep]

Delighted to share that we have been awarded the "Social Impact Project of the Year" at the 5th Annual #UKIndiaAwards.

Congratulating our teams for their committed work to serve women and marginalised groups across India 🇮🇳!
@ActionAidIndia @ActionAidUK @IGFupdates

[Kirsten Armstrong @K_L_Armstrong]

Seriously WTF is wrong with the world. And headline news is still Philip Schofield and Prince Harry…

Nearly 80 schoolgirls poisoned in Afghanistan https://t.co/MZN6pKxlzm

[Kirsten Armstrong @K_L_Armstrong]

This is disgusting. Shame on you, @JamesCleverly @ukhomeoffice https://t.co/irRK4RTDTf

[ActionAid UK @ActionAidUK]

Dr @Halima_Begum, CEO of @RunnymedeTrust, has been appointed as new CEO of ActionAid UK.

Halima says: "I look forward to using my experience to support ActionAid’s vital work responding to humanitarian disasters, fighting poverty and ending violence against women and girls.”

[Kirsten Armstrong @K_L_Armstrong]

What a wonderful treat to brighten up my Monday morning! Thank you so much, @terryandrob - can’t wait to read x

[Kirsten Armstrong @K_L_Armstrong]

Fantastic news and great to see @ActionAidUK research cited here

[Cosmopolitan UK @CosmopolitanUK]

And the reason behind the change is certainly a powerful one
https://t.co/X59L3Vt4kl

[Kirsten Armstrong @K_L_Armstrong]

@MikeNoyesUK Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! After 3 bugs in 3 weeks I thought we were out of the woods. Then this evening comes the vomiting and eye infection…

[Kirsten Armstrong @K_L_Armstrong]

So how long exactly does the ‘plague phase’ of sending your baby to nursery last? Asking for a friend… 😷🤒🤢😱

[Kirsten Armstrong @K_L_Armstrong]

@MannyAwo Blackberry Blue by the wonderful @jamilaji

[Refugee Council 🧡 @refugeecouncil]

🧵 Today we publish a report showing that the majority of those men, women and children who cross the Channel on small boats would be granted asylum in the UK because they are fleeing war and persecution. Here’s how the Home Office tried to rubbish our report last night….