I'm going to the TUC disabled workers' conference this afternoon. I'm representing my trades council as an observer. I will also co-present a fringe event with @sparksyred. Quite nervous but looking forward to it too.
DWP blocks release of report that details the impact of its own errors on disabled people whose deaths are likely to be linked to its failings and policy decisions. https://t.co/XZrnHmLPY0
@johnpringdns has submitted a freedom of information request to DWP but they're resisting.
Listen to my qu on the deaths associated with sanctions at the @Commonsworkpen committee inquiry on the effectiveness of sanctions in the social security system. #precautionaryapproach
Depraved! #Israelis are celebrating the killing of 13 Palestinians, inc. 4 children, 5 women, a medical doctor & 3 PIJ combatants.
They're handing out wine, dancing & laughing about death & destruction, with shirt tags that read "death to terrorists".
Outrageous scenes of cops arresting anti-monarchy protestors and stealing their placards
So we are not allowed to show public opposition to a bloke being crowned head of state for having been born into unimaginable wealth while ppl line up at food banks and schools fall apart
I am so sad to to find out about Martin. A good comrade at Middlesex Uni and made significant contributions to Industrial Relations and socialist politics.
Gingerbread welcomes today’s @CommonsWorkPen report into Children in Poverty and the #ChildMaintenanceService. A well enforced, effective CMS would lift 60% of children of single parents currently not benefiting from maintenance out of poverty.
No expense spared by the #Tories during the #MinersStrike determined to use everything at their disposal to try to destroy the #NUM#TradeUnions & organised labour
My @guardian story: @TrussellTrust foodbank network reports record demand from struggling families last year amid cost of living crisis - nearly 3m parcels given out, up 37% year on year https://t.co/7T1fYlhysL
Manchester United is not just a football club, it's a legacy built on passion and loyalty. The Glazers ownership has tarnished that legacy. A full sale and their departure is the only way forward to restore the pride and glory of this great football club. #GlazersOut#MUFC
Disabled jobseekers struggling to find and apply for work at DWP jobcentres due to a complete lack of assistive technology. https://t.co/e8iU2F2wjA
🐔&🥚. DWP will only fund equipment once someone is in work, leaving disabled people to find accessible computers themselves.