Dr Michele Lloyd

Researcher interested in social justice, inequality, gender-based violence, multimedia communication

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

If you were young in 2001, or weren’t even born yet, it can be hard to imagine what 9/11 felt like. The shock of that beautiful, cloudless morning. The heartbreak of the families whose loved ones were taken with such swiftness and cruelty. The realization that the forces of malevolence and violence were closer, and the future less certain, than we knew.

But in the days that followed, we felt something else, too. Pride in the rescue workers who had rushed to the scene, and the passengers who had stormed the cockpit. Admiration for the men and women who left behind lives of comfort to serve their country. A deep resolve that nothing would break the will of a truly United States of America.

Today Michelle and I are remembering those we lost that day, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed. We pray for their families. And we hope Americans everywhere remember the true lesson of 9/11: that we can survive even our darkest days as long as we move forward as one nation and one people.

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

We've all been there. You wake up feeling unwell, try to get an appointment, and before you know it half the day has disappeared.

When you're sick, the last thing you should be worrying about is how you're going to get the help you need.

That's why we're expanding Pharmacy First. The idea is simple:

Qualified pharmacists can assess patients, dispense medicines and prescribe treatment for a range of common conditions, helping people get care quickly and close to home. So you don’t have to go to hospital, and you don’t need to book a GP appointment. Just walk into your local pharmacy and get the treatment you need right there, right then.

These services make a huge difference, especially for older people and those who are vulnerable.

That's why we invested a further £340 million in community pharmacies, including to deliver Pharmacy First.

Six million consultations have been delivered since the launch of the scheme.

GPs and NHS 111 have referred three million people to their local pharmacy.

And pharmacists have provided more than three million urgent medicine supplies.

We’re making it possible for qualified prescribing pharmacists to treat five more common health conditions this autumn, like migraines and ear infections, so access to treatment is easier than ever. And what we’re announcing today will make it easier to see a GP for those who need it.

I know how hard our NHS works, how much pressure staff are under and how tough it can be for people to access the care they need from my time as Health Secretary. And I know things have only got tougher in the last 15 years.

As Mayor of Greater Manchester, I saw firsthand how important it is to put more firepower in the frontlines and give people more control over their own lives.

Every place and every person matters. So we’ll make sure people can get the care they need, where they need it. That’s what this is all about.

Faster treatment. More services. Better care for patients. And less pressure on hospitals and GPs.

One less headache for people to worry about.

[Dan Neidle @DanNeidle]

The Post Office told wrongly-accused postmasters that their compensation offers were secret, and couldn't be shown to anyone.

That was false.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority was about to prosecute the lawyers responsible. But now it's dropped the case, and won't say why.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Some people put their ideas out in the world and hope they catch on. Not Gloria Steinem.

Through her writing, her speeches, and her organizing, she demanded that the world pay attention to all the ways that women had been — and in some cases, still are — treated unfairly. And she helped awaken us to problems like domestic violence, the lack of affordable child care, and unfair hiring practices that had too often been ignored or overlooked.

Gloria really was larger than life. Today, generations of women are walking a little taller and aiming a little higher because of what she fought for and achieved. Michelle and I are thinking of her family today, and everyone — women and men — who were inspired by her towering example.

[Dr Michele Lloyd @lloyd1_m]

https://t.co/DttmP2rr6T

[Joan Armatrading @ArmatradingJoan]

50 years on.
Released today in 1976 — the Joan Armatrading album.
Love and Affection.
https://t.co/iBpmcTqvS5

[Team GB @TeamGB]

We're just going to leave this here 😍

11 medals, with eight golds. Dina Asher-Smith is the ultimate Queen of the athletics track 🏃👑

@BritAthletics

[Dr Michele Lloyd @lloyd1_m]

Insightful article https://t.co/KUjhPiVedd

[Feargal Sharkey @Feargal_Sharkey]

Since Thames Water introduced a hosepipe ban 17 days ago they have now leaked 9,921,459,817 litres of water from their badly maintained, underinvested, cracked old network of pipes.

https://t.co/ZJfYyh3H5q

[Katie De Minaur @katiecboulter]

Some dreams are about so much more than a wedding. This was one of them. A moment I’ll carry in my heart for the rest of my life 🤍

[Wimbledon @Wimbledon]

Linda Noskova's first day back as a Member.

#Wimbledon

[judy murray @JudyMurray]

A remarkable fortnight. Local boy. Wild card. Semi finalist. British number 1. 🌟

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

What a moment for Arthur Fery.

From wild card to Wimbledon semi-finalist, a brilliant performance on the biggest stage.

Best of luck in your next match!

[Wimbledon @Wimbledon]

Arthur Fery, Wimbledon semi-finalist.

An incredible achievement - the first British wild card to reach the final four at The Championships 🇬🇧

#Wimbledon

[Dr Michele Lloyd @lloyd1_m]

GB's Fery beats Dimitrov in five-set thriller to extend historic run https://t.co/n2HRkSHZMQ

[Billie Jean King @BillieJeanKing]

69 years ago today, Althea Gibson made history by defeating Darlene Hard 6–3, 6–2 to become the first Black champion at #Wimbledon.

Her dominant, 50-minute victory changed tennis forever.

📷: Alamy

[Billie Jean King @BillieJeanKing]

51 years ago today, on July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe became the first Black man to win a #Wimbledon singles title.

I won the Wimbledon women's singles title the same year, and we shared a dance together at the ball.

📷: Alamy

[Billie Jean King @BillieJeanKing]

What a privilege to be one of nine individuals selected to receive an honorary degree from Oxford University today.

Did you know that Oxford University is the oldest university in the English-speaking world?

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Chicago, it’s good to be home!

Michelle and I built the Obama Presidential Center to be a place where people of all ages can learn, play, and work – and we can't wait to welcome you all later this week!

[Michelle Obama @MichelleObama]

Barack and I were so honored to have @AkunyiliCrosby create our portrait for the Obama Presidential Center. Her artistic brilliance shines through — and the way she infused such life and joy into the piece is truly extraordinary. We love it, and we think everyone who visits the Center will too!