David Maxwell

CEO @volunteerglasgo @vgbfriendmentor Grew up in Hamilton VIC 3300, Edinburgh and a lot more in Drumchapel. Rejoined Twitter Sept 2018

[David Maxwell @VGdavidM]

Labels and language are so important. Time for some priceless economics and a re-think from policy-makers and economists. What to do @sarah_bee13 @ruthpatrick0 @tartan1314 @TSIScotNet ??

[Jess Plant @IAmJessPlant]

I am "economically inactive" and have been for many years.

During this time I have been
- Caring for my Mum.
- Managing my multiple disabilities.
- Spending a high percentage of my income, which means I pay VAT and fuel tax.
- Volunteering when able for multiple organisations.

[Volunteer Glasgow @volunteerglasgo]

We had a wonderful time at our @vgbfriendmentor YPBS Celebration event! It was brilliant to have so many people there 🎉

Thank you to our marvellous speakers - Tom, Carole, Hunter, and Mary - and to ThreeSixty Architecture for being such generous and welcoming hosts! 🥳

[Volunteer Glasgow @volunteerglasgo]

Huge congratulations to all of the shortlisted nominees for Glasgow's Sport Awards 2024! 🥳

We're thrilled to partner with @Glasgow_Sport and @glasgowlife on the Volunteer of the Year Award 🤝🎉

[Prof Ruth Patrick @ruthpatrick0]

In this @heraldscotland piece I call on Labour to (finally) start talking about social security as a force for good & a key investment in all of our futures (drawing on work with @changing_r @CPAGScotland @RobertsonTrust )
https://t.co/Rula9h1xWk

[Inclusion Scotland @InclusionScot]

Inclusion Scotland's CEO, Heather Fisken, shares: "Yes we will still work with @scotgov but we cannot endorse this plan as it stands" in regards to the #DisabilityEqualityPlan.

We are uniting with @DEScotTweets and @GDA__online to #DemandJustice.

#DisabledPeopleDemandJustice

[The Poverty Alliance @PovertyAlliance]

How can we persuade @scotgov and @10DowningStreet to make the fundamental mind shift that will build a society free from the injustice of poverty?

Join our annual conference to explore #MakingChangeHappen together.

https://t.co/ARSV5cegVU

[David Beckett @notsocivilsrvnt]

A question for the panel during their visit to Glasgow - you may or may not agree that Scotland becoming independent is a good idea, but why do you think the idea inspired so many people, and what could Westminster do to persuade more Scots to support the status quo #TRIPLIVE

[Miss Fell @MissFellMods]

Good evening! As two Modern Studies and Politics secondary teachers, we would love to know your funniest inside stories into the world of politics to tell our classes on Monday morning. Dish the dirt!! 😉 From Erin and Kirsten 🎉 #TRIPLive

[David Maxwell @VGdavidM]

@Carer49 @RestIsPolitics Rear circle U somewhere ...but we've got beer ;o)

[David Maxwell @VGdavidM]

How can it be right that you get 100% of the power with just 33% of the vote? @RestIsPolitics #triplive

[UN Women @UN_Women]

Never underestimate the INTELLIGENCE of young women and girls.

Never underestimate the DETERMINATION of young women and girls.

Never underestimate the POWER of young women and girls.

On this #DayOfTheGirl, listen to these speakers at the UN who inspire us all.

[Volunteer Glasgow @volunteerglasgo]

Check out our latest volunteering opportunities! 👇

@makedogrow:

📥 Stock Room Volunteer - https://t.co/V6eYKguSvG
🧸 Toy Library Volunteer - https://t.co/qec0aYeYKf

[Volunteer Glasgow @volunteerglasgo]

Take a look at this week’s new volunteering opportunities!

💻Digital Engagement Assistant - @datesnmates - https://t.co/wusOQ2lLqV

🤽‍♀️Trustees - Friends of the River Kelvin - https://t.co/S5CqxU6nPu

😊Group Volunteer - @actionhappiness - https://t.co/KSqJNiiDyn

[Chris Birt @cdbirt]

Short thread on this story:

The PM has to be so careful with what he's saying here. The "work first" approach of his predecessors has failed. Poverty has not fallen while employment has risen.

We need compassion in the system, not stigma

1/6

https://t.co/rqnH9FVmch

[Volunteer Glasgow @volunteerglasgo]

2025 will be an exciting year for Glasgow celebrating 850 years. #Volunteering will be a major focus and we can't wait. #Glasgow850

[Proportional Commons @PropVoting]

2024-09-10: Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regs 2024: motion to annul

The 227 MPs voting 'Aye' represented 17,875,203 voters.
The 348 MPs voting 'No' represented 8,253,938 voters.

Aye majority = 9,621,265

But result was No because seats don't match votes. See ALT text.

[Suicide Prevention Scotland @SuicidePrevScot]

🎗️ Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.

Never has it been more important to use the word suicide.

Talking about suicide reduces the risk.

It might not be an easy conversation, but if you are worried about a friend or loved one ask them.

"Are you thinking about suicide?"

🔄

[Glasgow Sport @Glasgow_Sport]

From Volunteers to elite athletes…. it’s time to praise Glasgow’s sporting heroes. Nominations are open for Glasgow’s Sport Awards now.
Who gets your vote?

https://t.co/RtejdeVU65

[Future Economy Scotland @FutureEconScot]

Scotland faces a fiscal crisis and the £500m in cuts will undermine policy ambition. We cannot cut our way to a fairer, greener, more prosperous economy. We need to harness redistributive revenue-raising measures.

Our co-director @MiriamBrett with @STVColin on @ScotlandTonight.

[John Devlin @2point8_photos]

I went to the Clydebuilt Festival for @TheScotsman. Weather was ace and it was mobbed. The Govan-Partick bridge was a hit. Top day.