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[Ian Dunt @IanDunt]

Absolutely gold class comms strategy here. "We're certain that 95% of the schools will not fall down."

[The Design Trust @TheDesignTrust]

Having a Hard Time? Well, the Economy is Doing Great!

Another great timely & thought-provoking article by @taragentile https://t.co/O7oZiBt20n

[Mohamad Safa @mhdksafa]

“My son's first grade teacher started her own "me too" movement. On the first day of class she had all of them stand and say what their favorite hobby is, or what their favorite toy is, or favorite food is etc... If you also like it you must say "me too" and go stand within that group. The children had so many things in common they were continuously shouting "ME TOO" and moving from group to group. The children instantly realized just how much they have in common with their class mates and that made them less anxious, more relaxed and comfortable, laughing and talking and quickly making friends. Good teachers make the world a better place.” Anonymous

[The Green New Deal Group @greennewdealgrp]

The govt's Energy Bill is a missed opportunity to fix our unfair energy pricing system and get serious about saving energy. We're backing 3 #GreenNewDeal amendments from @labourlewis @CarolineLucas @NadiaWhittomeMP that would save households money and cut demand. Please share!⬇️ https://t.co/EITSdiO6Ox

[Richard Murphy @RichardJMurphy]

The UK company birth explosion https://t.co/TftzWcQzzn There are now more companies created a year in the UK than there are live births. That makes no sense at all unless tax abuse and fraud are taken into account.

[Dr Rachel Clarke @doctor_oxford]

Sadly, as every NHS frontline professional knows too well, a ‘bed’ is meaningless without the nurses & doctors to care for the patient. You’ve done nothing to expand or fund more staff. In fact, your actions drive us away. The NHS is short of 130k staff - & this pledge is empty.

[Richard Murphy @RichardJMurphy]

Will Hutton has an article in The Observer this morning saying that Britain is bust.

It isn’t. The UK has total wealth of more than £15 trillion.

A short thread....

[NHS Million @NHSMillion]

The UK only has 3.2 doctors per 1,000 people.

The 2nd lowest in Europe and fewer than:

🇦🇹 Austria: 5.5
🇨🇿 Czech Republic: 4.1
🇩🇪 Germany: 4.5
🇮🇹 Italy: 4.1
🇱🇹 Lithuania: 4.5
🇪🇸 Spain: 4.6

We simply cannot afford to lose any more of them.

They just want fair pay.

[Refugees at Home🧡 @RefugeesAtHome]

It’s in your power to change this. You could set up safe routes - like those for Ukrainians - you NEVER see them on small boats. You could re-open Afghan & Syrian routes. You choose not to. You choose danger for others.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Seeking asylum is a fundamental human right for people fleeing violence, persecution or war.

We have a duty to help refugees rebuild their lives.

Wherever they come from. Whenever they are forced to flee.

[Raven Books @ravenbooks]

I don't know your circumstances, but if you take a wander around a small bookshop, say how wonderful it is and bemoan the fact that there aren't very many, then... leave without buying anything? I never tire of hearing the shop praised (thank you🙏🏼) but it doesn't pay the bills.

[MoneySavingExpert @MoneySavingExp]

Need something to do this summer? Check out our list of over 200 free UK museums and galleries ⬇️

https://t.co/oVfZc3IC3p @MSE_Deals

[The Design Trust @TheDesignTrust]

The magic money tree is right there!!! Going to the big banks …

[Richard Murphy @RichardJMurphy]

This is, I admit, a long thread. But it explains why the government is needlessly giving £18 billion or more a year to the biggest banks in the UK when it is claiming there is no money for essential services and pay rises. I also change. So that has to be worth a read......

[ALASTAIR CAMPBELL @campbellclaret]

There have been so many scandals and so much corruption under this lot that this kind of story barely registers any more. And that is a real danger … Villiers had £70,000 in Shell shares while environment secretary | Theresa Villiers | The Guardian https://t.co/64geYXNS97

[The Design Trust @TheDesignTrust]

“My father mistook his hearing aid for a cashew and ate it. I called him in tears of frustration. “You’re not even supposed to be eating cashews! You’re on a low sodium diet!”
@What?” My father said.

😂 oh so recognisable … ⁦⁦@guardian⁩ https://t.co/uFY0wbwkUH

[Have I Got News For You @haveigotnews]

New report reveals two-fifths of robberies in London last year involved mobile phones, with the remaining 60% involving utilities, petrol and council tax.

[Jess Phillips @jessphillips]

Starting to think Rishi is career planning for a future in oil and gas, I guess he's best to keep his option open.

[Chris Packham @ChrisGPackham]

Please screen-grab this tweet and keep it handy when food prices soar , water-wars break out , your house burns down , your business is washed away , polar bears are extinct or in a few years time when a desperate and angry young person asks you who was responsible for killing their world . . .