@thegeminiproj is researching the use of civil litigation to silence survivors who speak out about their experiences.
If this is something you’ve experienced, the #Silenced survey is open until 17 July
https://t.co/1dvPoQXVUJ
Both of Lauren's parents died when she was 9 years old. Both infected with HIV in the #ContaminatedBlood scandal. On Saturday she read this incredibly moving poem outside @cabinetofficeuk. She continues to fight for recognition of all those who were infected and have died.
#UK: Despite ruling @carolecadwalla's reporting was in the public interest, the appeal court orders her to pay £1M in libel case. The decision has a chilling effect on journalism in the UK. #CFWIJ condemns the ruling and calls on the gov to immediately revise its libel laws.
I doubt 1 in 100 people understand the new powers the police have been given and what they mean.
They are deadly to democracy and free expression.
This week's column.
https://t.co/EHfNxUHSZ7
“We are a free country and we should be able to protest.”
Graham Smith, the leader of anti-monarchist group Republic, tells @cathynewman they’re considering suing the police over coronation day arrests.
https://t.co/lmErrhenrJ
More than 1.5 million over-60s in the UK are reducing or stopping their social care because they cannot afford it.
Our broken system of social care is too expensive — and the cost falls on those least able to pay.
We need a National Care Service, free for all who need it.
She worked hard. Despite being written off, with support and determination she turned her life around, put herself forward to serve - and was elected.
Too many people are told they’re not good enough and get held back from fulfilling their potential. I’m proud of who I am.
I don’t know what is scarier, the fact that atmospheric CO2 just hit the highest level in human history, or that it has gone close to completely unnoticed…
Today, London City Airport became the first major airport in the UK to deploy next generation security scanners, meaning passengers no longer need to remove laptops or liquids, and can carry 2 litres bottles in their hand luggage. Full story here: https://t.co/dmHPgiWBls
NEW | A short, sharp tribute to Paul O'Grady/a warning about obits erasing his politics...
SAVAGED
The media tributes to Paul O'Grady (and his alter-ego Lily Savage) strip him of his politics and smooth away the sharp edges that enhanced his greatness
https://t.co/nosrBPGJyF