.@Debbie_abrahams: "It has reached the stage where we need Government intervention to protect lives and create safe online communities where everyone is welcome, respected, and included." https://t.co/NIBinUNE81 @InternetClean@MoreUnitedUK@CentenaryAction
Vital cross-party panel to discuss the Online Harms Bill and how we can end online racism, misogyny and hatred.
We need:
✅Robust bill & independent regulator
✅Broader than just tech giants
✅Involve individuals & civil society
✅Address anonymity without harming activism 1/2
"Women’s organisations have expressed alarm at the number of female MPs standing down at the upcoming general election who have cited the abuse they face in public office."
https://t.co/DeyyPGVIqZ*
#onlineharmsbillpaneldiscussion
✅Parity of care and greater choice
✅An action plan to halve the ‘17 stolen years’ mortality gap
✅Sick pay from day one = to min wage available for 12mths
These are just some of the short/long term changes we believe are urgently required for real reform 2/2
At 1:40 @MattHancock will respond to calls for urgent reform to the #MentalHealthAct via our MP network we have been calling for
✅Increased Funding to meet the demands of #COVID19
✅Create a Race Equality standard for patients and carers
✅Launch a prevention revolution 1/2
Women in politics face disproportionate levels of abuse and this deters other women from putting themselves forward for election.
No one should face abuse for taking maternity leave.
@Siobhan_Baillie #16Days#StopTheHate#EqualPower https://t.co/TnItgjbyUN @compinpolitics
'1 in 4 women have received abuse online, 1/4 of those say that abuse came in the form of direct sexual or physical threats' @Siobhan_Baillie With @compinpolitics@CentenaryAction we call for a robust online harms bill AND social media orgs to take action https://t.co/vHY29m9g0e
MPs must be trusted to decide how best to participate in parliament to ensure constituents voices are heard.
CAG convener @HelenPankhurst is today in @thetimes calling for @CommonsLeader to immediately ensure all MPs have equal access to parliament and can use remote measures.
Our vision is a diverse, constructive, collaborative politics 💡💭 The climate crisis, our fragmented social care system and structural injustices won’t be solved by any single party 📢 Join us: https://t.co/ZfMs9Khv8B #CollaborativePolitics#MoveBritainForward
Thanks to More United MP @GeraintDaviesMP for collaborating with MPs from all parties, calling to bring back virtual Parliament 🤳 Now more than ever we need functioning, constructive and inclusive democracy 💡 #ThursdayThoughts#DigitalDemocracy
Congratulations to past More United MP @NicDakin55 who has been knighted for political service 🎉 Nic was a fantastic, committed, and collaborative MP who we were proud to support over the Election👉Here we are canvassing with Nic back in November! ⤵️ #TBT#GoodPeopleInPolitics
Agreed! Starting with:
🤝 Developing cross-party solutions to urgent problems
📢 Debating respectfully and constructively
💡Prioritising outcomes for citizens over party politics
#TransformPolitics#TuesdayThoughts 👊💭
The pandemic has exacerbated:
🗣️Social isolation
😷Pressure on health and care workers
💡Uncertainty of young people's futures
We're proud that More United MP @DrRosena is fighting for increased #mentalhealth support now and post-Covid, which has never been so vital ⌛️ 💭
A mature democracy should welcome diverse and constructive contribution, not futile heckling or political point-scoring ❌ Representatives must always remain focused on delivering the best outcomes for the British people, 💭 💡 #TuesdayThoughts More here: https://t.co/ZfMs9Khv8B