Things are hotting up! If you're itching to #GetNorth2018 then head over to @balticmill from Fri 11 May to experience their brand new, Great Exhibition of the North exhibition - Ideas of North. https://t.co/ivSrI8CF9D
The majority of public opinion in the U.K. has been against the bombing of Syria. Whatever views individuals hold surely MPs from all sides of parliament should have been given the opportunity to debate and vote on such a dramatic course of action by our minority government?
My blog on the @ChildrensComm#GrowingUpNorth report published yesterday. With a particular focus on the role of social workers and children's services: https://t.co/peD3mkE0wC
Read our latest blog featuring four inspirational stories from social workers across the Frontline network. Hope you all had a great World Social Work Day. #WSWD18 https://t.co/P1HfxTvkvJ
Many asking me about #freeschoolmeals vote last night.
Voting was as follows
For: Lab 238
Lib Dem 8
Plaid Cymru 3
Independent 4
Green 1
Against: Tory 302
DUP 9
Independent 1
*SNP not able to vote (EVEL) English Votes English Laws rule applied.
Liz, truly sinister is the endless Tory austerity that has caused so much misery to our communities. Sinister is removing free school meals and childcare from the poorest children. Sinister is cutting budgets to councils so many now face collapse. Education cuts are sinister 👎 https://t.co/v4VSqcirmD
If there was any doubt about the devastating impact of Tory cuts, these stories say it all. Make sure they don't go unheard – share this ↓
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Feel sick hearing PM claiming Britain should be proud of our record on refugees knowing how many children still sleeping in mud in Calais because she won’t process their claims #pmqs
thinking a lot today about the importance of keeping sibling groups together in care. my siblings have had a huge impact on my life, and remain some of my most supportive friends into adulthood. hard not to feel despondent in the face of dwindling foster placements
Total expenditure on transport per head in the North is £360 compared with a national average of £444 and £973 in London. Tory underinvestment is failing the North. The Autumn Budget must close the investment gap to unlock the potential of our regions. https://t.co/4ufm3k4uvJ