TONIGHT: shocking Channel 4 News report reveals how hundreds of overseas students have become destitute in the UK during lockdown, and turned to food banks in desperation.
One food bank in E London caters exclusively for 1700 international students a week, who queue for hours.
Maryam Malji is five months old. She’s beautiful, and has SMA Type 1.
She could have medicine now to lessen her suffering and prolong her life but @Biogen and @NICEcomms haven't agreed a price. Maryam needs Spinraza now - do the decent thing Biogen https://t.co/7Nx85ifwzE
With bulk buying it costs around £12 a month to keep a baby's bum comfy and clean with nappies and wipes. Will you donate the cost of keeping one of our most precious precariously-housed babies clean & comfy? https://t.co/nejT1T2Ei9 #CleanBumsMakeHappyMums#CleanBumCampaign
Today was a near perfect day. 44 families, relaxation and yoga from lexi, advice from @LBWPWomen, health visitors, play volunteers, art from Lou, food by @LidlUK, childrens centre outreach from @fazilajolly, and lots of sunshine. All orchestrated by @SamClarke31. Utter joy.
Get ready to get angry...Great read by @_tomwall for the Observer on the money being made from homelessness: Firms make millions out of ‘by the night’ flats for England’s homeless https://t.co/Pl5XiBCdz6
It costs £1,000 for a child to register as a British citizen.
£640 of this is Government profit.
Barriers like these discourage social integration, and are unfair on young children - many of whom were born in this country.
#immigration#charitytuesday
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@rectripp@ForestGateNorth@Anim121@WestHamLabour Great to see previous Magpie volunteer as our councillor now! (Claiming that as an outcome or output @SamClarke31!?). Sasha, proud of you!
@rectripp your help from the start has been immense. (Although every time you visit you try to walk off with one of our mugs!!) #community
Today12.20: @rokhsanafiaz is confirmed as #NewhamMayor, 1pm we get a call to confirm her visit next week! WOW! Massive to be prioritising previously unrepresented Newham families on the mayoral 'ToTalkTo" list. #congratulations#ThisChangesEverything https://t.co/TlI7jAAe1u
Children's centres are THE best places for our under-fives. Our main aim is to connect all our children in to the Children's Centre network. A community, parenting support, family support, expert advice, a warm welcome, outside play - and a safeguarding hub. Let's protect ours. https://t.co/nTojJV81dY