David Briggs

My background is that of a university lecturer. I am a 1950s man and support greater democracy (proportional representation) in elections for the HOC.

[David Briggs @dbriggs100]

@de_spon Raising the state pension age appears to be primarily about cutting public expenditure. It removes state support from those that need it. 50s women were affected first. #waspi

[David Briggs @dbriggs100]

@de_spon In defining discrimination the definition ignores, maternity, child caring breaks and men are generally are better off, financially, with state pension. The lack of notice has now been well evidenced and documented..#waspi

[GET PR DONE! ⭕️⚫️🟣🟢🔴🟠 @getprdone]

This is a key question. PR is partly achievable right now through a democratic alliance forcing the result under FPTP more proportional. It will guarantee the Tories out and PR immediately legislated. Labour can announce this now. What’s stopping them?

[GET PR DONE! ⭕️⚫️🟣🟢🔴🟠 @getprdone]

There’s a few key moments for PR in 2022. @unisontheunion’s Labour link may decide on PR. @LibDem4ER may get the Lib Dems to make it a red-line. However, if Hungary’s United Opposition oust Victor Orban in April that would be seismic. Starmer would have no coherent way to say no.

[Ros Altmann @rosaltmann]

#Pensioners are facing a perfect storm and heading for a winter of misery as their bills rise but their pensions don't keep up. It may be fine for the wealthiest, but many live only on state payments. https://t.co/eQNqLvmy3Q

[Ros Altmann @rosaltmann]

If only MPs had listened to pleas to give pensioners a much fairer 2022 #statepension rise. They're not all well off. Many, especially women and oldest groups, have little or no private pension In 2022, here's what you need to know about pensions. https://t.co/EnBrhTzQu2

[NHS London @NHSEnglandLDN]

COVID-19 is still with us, and it’s vital we all continue to follow the rules when visiting health and care settings:
😷 Wear a face mask or covering
↔️ Maintain social distancing
🧼 Wash your hands regularly

Help us keep our patients and staff safe. #ThankYouNHS

[Green Stephen @GreenStephen999]

@libdemtim Achieving a change from #FPTP voting to #ProportionalRepresentation is the key that unlocks ALL the other options - and so much more.
@getprdone @CompassOffice @MakeVotesMatter @UnlockDemocracy @TheProgAlliance

[The RCN @theRCN]

Have you been inspired by how our members have organised to win positive change in their workplaces this year? Register your interest for the latest updates on how you can get involved. https://t.co/vrLVUwV1n8

[Ian Lavery @IanLaveryMP]

During the past 12 months I think refusing to support free school meals is the most heinous Tory political act.

People might suggest that taking £20 Universal Credit from the poorest in society was worse.

There’s plenty more contenders.

[GET PR DONE! ⭕️⚫️🟣🟢🔴🟠 @getprdone]

“..people came to believe that radical disruption was both possible and desirable.  So we tried Corbyn, Brexit and Johnson. All promised transformation, and none has been a success.”

https://t.co/pcBSnJBO0B

[BBC Politics @BBCPolitics]

Minimum dose interval for booster jabs to be halved from 6 months to 3 months and all adults to be offered booster Covid vaccine, Health Secretary Sajid Javid confirms

https://t.co/q4Clo5uc6k

[RCN Eastern @RCNEastern]

Voting in the indicative ballot closes at noon tomorrow. Please use your vote and get your voice heard in the campaign for #FairPayForNursing. Leah has been speaking to colleagues and answering questions about the campaign. Please encourage your workmates to use their vote.

[Lisa RCN London @LisaRCNLDN]

I urge all RCN members who haven't already voted in our indicative ballot on NHS Pay to do so today. The ballot closes tomorrow at midday so you don't have long left.

Respond to your ballot email from [email protected] 🗳️

Don't delay, vote TODAY! #FairPayForNursing.

[The RCN @theRCN]

Join Hawa for the final @RCNLibraries meditation of 2021 on 13 December. All you need to do is log in, get comfortable, listen, breath and relax. Find out more ⬇️ https://t.co/SQSBntavh1

[RCN North West @RCNNorthWest]

Less than 24 hours to cast your vote in our indicative ballot on industrial action. Regional Director @EstephanieDunn NW TU committee member @OddyMike and local reps have been out and about @AlderHey talking to members of the public, staff and @theRCN members about #FPFN

[#WASPI Campaign @WASPI_Campaign]

https://t.co/IJrlR5Fzhb

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

Boris Johnson's admitted he crashed the car over sleaze. Now he’s derailed the trains.

Under Boris Johnson, this country’s going nowhere.

And that’s why the joke is wearing thin.

https://t.co/Rb32mecVKA

[Peter Stefanovic @PeterStefanovi2]

This is shocking

“Almost half of British businesses that traded with the EU pre-Brexit are doing less trade with bloc or have stopped entirely since UK left single market & customs union in January”

When will Johnson’s Government be held accountable?
https://t.co/XFRv3DyOM3

[Angela Rayner @AngelaRayner]

This is not the action of a government that cares about tackling regional inequality or improving the lot of communities in the North.

The Northern Powerhouse was a fraud, and not a single yard of track has been laid. Boris Johnson is a con artist.

https://t.co/2DhhupXxO3