Tom Exall

Parliamentary Affairs Manager at the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

[Richard Gibson @richardgibsonDM]

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[Sophy Ridge @SophyRidgeSky]

We've had a new report out into maternity and neonatal care and honestly... there's not a single surprise in it.

It's still - and I don't use these words lightly - a total disgrace. We've had multiple reports telling us this. And yet the same problems keep happening.

Women not being listened to - mums and babies being harmed or even dying - when they shouldn't be. So many people have their own stories - I'm sure if you're listening to this right now you might have your own story - or know someone who does.

There's one thing I wanted to pick out from the report by Baroness Valerie Amos.

The investigation heard cases of women who had lost babies being placed on wards with newborns.

This might seem like a little thing. But can you imagine losing a baby. The worst moment of your entire life. All those hopes and dreams for your child's future. Carrying the baby inside you - feeling it grow - and then the blood, the desperation that maybe it's going to be ok, surely it's got to be ok, and then the reality that you've lost your child.

And then what happens? You're put on a ward full of other mothers just like you... but these mums have their little babies in their arms.

That is not just negligent. It is cruel.

And it also happens systematically throughout the NHS. Having a miscarriage? Go to the maternity unit. Just had a scan where you'd hope to see your baby kicking but actually find out it doesn't have a heart beat? Go and sit down with all the happily pregnant mums.

This is symptomatic of a system where women are treated like vessels not like people who should be heard and listened to.

Because bringing life into the world can be the happiest time of your life. But it can also be the worst time of your life.

Either way - it's the most important moment. And that's why we've got to get this right.

[Culture, Media and Sport Committee @CommonsCMS]

Join us tomorrow as we hear from:
- @EnglishHeritage,
- @HeritageFundUK,
- @ArchHFund, and
- representatives from local planning organisations
as part of our inquiry into protecting built heritage 🏢

Watch live from 10am Tuesday 4 November ⬇️
https://t.co/4styqb96sj

[Renaud Foucart @RenaudFoucart]

Economists: people don't understand marginal tax. If your tax rate increases above £100,000, you don't suddenly lose money when you earn £100,001

UK tax system: hold my beer

[Geoff Norcott @GeoffNorcott]

Massive away win for the little fella.

[Claire Flynn @claire_flynn]

**Job Alert**Do you work in policy & public affairs in Wales? Are you seeking an exciting new challenge for 2025? @HeritageFundCYM is looking for a dynamic Policy & Public Affairs Manager to join our team! Read more👇& please share in your networks. https://t.co/E8SvKZVxdz

[George Eaton @georgeeaton]

Don’t focus on tuition fees, focus on the 37% marginal rate paid by graduates earning £27k and the 57% rate paid by those earning £50k (plus interest).

[Alex Robinson @Robinson_IP]

I’ve already found my favourite response to the big NHS consultation

[The National Lottery Heritage Fund @HeritageFundUK]

Calverley Old Hall is open! 🎉

Today we saw @LandmarkTrust’s truly incredible transformation of the medieval building, alongside the Rt Hon @RachelReevesMP.

The hall begins a new life as holiday accommodation and a community space. Explore the project: https://t.co/vLb9lawzIG

[Philip Lickley @philiplickley]

But does it have a CD player? Player? Player?

[Tom Exall @TomExall1]

Perfect birthday present

[ꜱɪʀ ꜰʀᴇᴅ ʙᴏʏᴄᴏᴛᴛ @FredBoycott]

What a day to be alive...

[Alec Stapp @AlecStapp]

People who try to romanticize the past should be forced to stare at this chart for a while

[Andy Murray @andy_murray]

Never even liked tennis anyway.

[Tom Exall @TomExall1]

@nicillemhoire I hope they don't try to visit the Horniman Museum

[Portcullis Tesco @PortcullisTesco]

"Would you like to swear or affirm?"

[The National Lottery Heritage Fund @HeritageFundUK]

We welcome @lisanandy as the newly appointed Secretary of State for @DCMS and look forward to engaging with her team in the coming months as the @HeritageFundUK launches a range of initiatives set to make a decisive difference to people, places and communities across the UK.

[England's Barmy Army 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎺 @TheBarmyArmy]

Madness in the County Championship 🤯

With one ball remaining on Day 4, Glamorgan needed just one run to win and pull off a world record run chase... 👀

However, Gloucestershire keeper James Bracey took a worldie, which saw the match end in a tie 🥵

[Tom Exall @TomExall1]

I'm yet to understand the difference between ChatGPT and the Talk to Frank Bot on MSN messenger

[Tom Holland @holland_tom]

Parade your concern for the planet by destroying endangered lichens.

[Stonehenge U.K @ST0NEHENGE]

Stonehenge is protected by the ancient monuments act and it is a criminal offence to damage the Stones. There are also multiple rare lichen species growing on the stones that are also protected. Expect a prison sentence. 😡