Dan white
@danwhite1972.bsky.social
Children's author / Disability & care campaigner / writer / carer / politics / occasionally on your TV & Radio / ambassador / dad❤️
King Charles' personal wealth has jumped to equal former prime minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List.
So why the need for the Sovereign Grant? Deep pockets Charles, maintain your own homes and staff with them.
So why the need for the Sovereign Grant? Deep pockets Charles, maintain your own homes and staff with them.
May 16, 2025 at 9:22 AM
King Charles' personal wealth has jumped to equal former prime minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List.
So why the need for the Sovereign Grant? Deep pockets Charles, maintain your own homes and staff with them.
So why the need for the Sovereign Grant? Deep pockets Charles, maintain your own homes and staff with them.
‘We welcome migrants.'
‘We don’t scapegoat them. Low wages, poor housing, poor public services are not the fault of migrants and people who’ve come here'
‘So we have to make the case for the benefits of migration, the benefits of free movement.’
Starmer 2020.
What a charlatan.
‘We don’t scapegoat them. Low wages, poor housing, poor public services are not the fault of migrants and people who’ve come here'
‘So we have to make the case for the benefits of migration, the benefits of free movement.’
Starmer 2020.
What a charlatan.
May 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
‘We welcome migrants.'
‘We don’t scapegoat them. Low wages, poor housing, poor public services are not the fault of migrants and people who’ve come here'
‘So we have to make the case for the benefits of migration, the benefits of free movement.’
Starmer 2020.
What a charlatan.
‘We don’t scapegoat them. Low wages, poor housing, poor public services are not the fault of migrants and people who’ve come here'
‘So we have to make the case for the benefits of migration, the benefits of free movement.’
Starmer 2020.
What a charlatan.
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"We create divisions between the working & middle class, when the real problem is people earning more in their sleep than you could earn in your life."
My life, my politics & why we need powerful stories - with action - to turn our country around:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
My life, my politics & why we need powerful stories - with action - to turn our country around:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘I thought politics was a dirty thing’ – Zack Polanski on his ‘eco-populist’ vision for the Green party
He’s worked as an actor and a hypnotherapist – and has even been arrested. The Greens’ leadership challenger has had an unconventional route into politics and he’s ready to take on Labour and Reform
www.theguardian.com
May 13, 2025 at 6:37 AM
"We create divisions between the working & middle class, when the real problem is people earning more in their sleep than you could earn in your life."
My life, my politics & why we need powerful stories - with action - to turn our country around:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
My life, my politics & why we need powerful stories - with action - to turn our country around:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour has launched a new cost-cutting drive aimed at Access to Work, which insiders fear could destroy the scheme and lead to disabled people being forced to quit their jobs.
Access to work provides support to stay in work, pushing Disabled people of PIP into work with reduced support is absurd!
Access to work provides support to stay in work, pushing Disabled people of PIP into work with reduced support is absurd!
May 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Labour has launched a new cost-cutting drive aimed at Access to Work, which insiders fear could destroy the scheme and lead to disabled people being forced to quit their jobs.
Access to work provides support to stay in work, pushing Disabled people of PIP into work with reduced support is absurd!
Access to work provides support to stay in work, pushing Disabled people of PIP into work with reduced support is absurd!
Another reminder that Labour is determined to destroy social care in the UK.
Care workers from overseas WANT to work in care. This fantasy that we can magically summon up & train home grown care workers to fill the void is utterly incredulous.
MPs are thick as mince.
www.msn.com/en-gb/money/...
Care workers from overseas WANT to work in care. This fantasy that we can magically summon up & train home grown care workers to fill the void is utterly incredulous.
MPs are thick as mince.
www.msn.com/en-gb/money/...
MSN
www.msn.com
May 13, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Another reminder that Labour is determined to destroy social care in the UK.
Care workers from overseas WANT to work in care. This fantasy that we can magically summon up & train home grown care workers to fill the void is utterly incredulous.
MPs are thick as mince.
www.msn.com/en-gb/money/...
Care workers from overseas WANT to work in care. This fantasy that we can magically summon up & train home grown care workers to fill the void is utterly incredulous.
MPs are thick as mince.
www.msn.com/en-gb/money/...
The @trusselluk.bsky.social have released their latest report called "Cost of Hunger and Hardship" which shows that ending hunger and hardship is not only a moral imperative, but would have substantial benefits for society, the economy and the public purse!
www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...
www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...
Cost of Hunger and Hardship - final report | Trussell
This is the second and final report from our research exploring the scale and cost of hunger and hardship in the UK.
www.trussell.org.uk
May 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The @trusselluk.bsky.social have released their latest report called "Cost of Hunger and Hardship" which shows that ending hunger and hardship is not only a moral imperative, but would have substantial benefits for society, the economy and the public purse!
www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...
www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...
Today @amnestyuk.bsky.social released a report exposing the brutal reality of the UK social security system that targets those already pushed to the margins.
Myself & colleagues authored the section on the impacts on Disabled people.
Please read & share widely! www.amnesty.org.uk/resources/so...
Myself & colleagues authored the section on the impacts on Disabled people.
Please read & share widely! www.amnesty.org.uk/resources/so...
Social Insecurity Report
We are Amnesty International UK. We are ordinary people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights.
www.amnesty.org.uk
April 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Today @amnestyuk.bsky.social released a report exposing the brutal reality of the UK social security system that targets those already pushed to the margins.
Myself & colleagues authored the section on the impacts on Disabled people.
Please read & share widely! www.amnesty.org.uk/resources/so...
Myself & colleagues authored the section on the impacts on Disabled people.
Please read & share widely! www.amnesty.org.uk/resources/so...
"Disability groups 'stepping back' over benefit cuts"
Disabled peoples organisations say there has been a lack of genuine engagement from Labour & are considering stepping back from working with the government.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Disabled peoples organisations say there has been a lack of genuine engagement from Labour & are considering stepping back from working with the government.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Disability groups consider ‘step back’ from government
A number of disability-led organisations say they are considering “stepping back” from engaging with the government over benefit cuts
www.bbc.co.uk
April 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
"Disability groups 'stepping back' over benefit cuts"
Disabled peoples organisations say there has been a lack of genuine engagement from Labour & are considering stepping back from working with the government.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Disabled peoples organisations say there has been a lack of genuine engagement from Labour & are considering stepping back from working with the government.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The conversation around proposed benefit cuts continues. They must be opposed!!
Disability Rights UK have a page containing information & resources regarding the green paper plan on benefit cuts and how people can get involved in responding!
Visit here: www.disabilityrightsuk.org/take-action
Disability Rights UK have a page containing information & resources regarding the green paper plan on benefit cuts and how people can get involved in responding!
Visit here: www.disabilityrightsuk.org/take-action
April 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The conversation around proposed benefit cuts continues. They must be opposed!!
Disability Rights UK have a page containing information & resources regarding the green paper plan on benefit cuts and how people can get involved in responding!
Visit here: www.disabilityrightsuk.org/take-action
Disability Rights UK have a page containing information & resources regarding the green paper plan on benefit cuts and how people can get involved in responding!
Visit here: www.disabilityrightsuk.org/take-action
Rampant in the Labour Party.
April 4, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Rampant in the Labour Party.
Dan White from DR UK said both “offensive” programmes had been made “when disability hate crime is rising, when disabled people on benefits are struggling to meet the costs of food and energy and when the government was scapegoating disabled people”.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ofcom-has-fa...
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ofcom-has-fa...
Ofcom has ‘failed millions of disabled people’ after clearing two TV shows that attacked benefit claimants
The broadcasting watchdog has failed millions of disabled people by clearing two television programmes of disability discrimination and causing offence, including one in which some young people on …
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
April 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Dan White from DR UK said both “offensive” programmes had been made “when disability hate crime is rising, when disabled people on benefits are struggling to meet the costs of food and energy and when the government was scapegoating disabled people”.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ofcom-has-fa...
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ofcom-has-fa...
For those on the right who are cheering on the prospect of benefit cuts, please remember you could become Disabled or lose your job at any time.
April 3, 2025 at 11:27 AM
For those on the right who are cheering on the prospect of benefit cuts, please remember you could become Disabled or lose your job at any time.
My photo around the reality of disability food poverty has been shortlisted for the world food photography awards 2025.
Shot in B\W on iPhone, old wheelchair dismantled and placed against food bank shelves.
Poverty is a reality, poverty is a political choice, we must not accept it.
Shot in B\W on iPhone, old wheelchair dismantled and placed against food bank shelves.
Poverty is a reality, poverty is a political choice, we must not accept it.
April 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
My photo around the reality of disability food poverty has been shortlisted for the world food photography awards 2025.
Shot in B\W on iPhone, old wheelchair dismantled and placed against food bank shelves.
Poverty is a reality, poverty is a political choice, we must not accept it.
Shot in B\W on iPhone, old wheelchair dismantled and placed against food bank shelves.
Poverty is a reality, poverty is a political choice, we must not accept it.
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The disease of politically motivated ableism is spreading like a hateful fire across the world.
The lighter of the flame is of course the Labour party.
www.theguardian.com/global/2025/...
The lighter of the flame is of course the Labour party.
www.theguardian.com/global/2025/...
The US right is coming for disabled people. Here’s why that threatens everyone
Trump’s administration is dismantling disability rights and education. History has shown this can be a warning sign for all civil liberties
www.theguardian.com
April 2, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The disease of politically motivated ableism is spreading like a hateful fire across the world.
The lighter of the flame is of course the Labour party.
www.theguardian.com/global/2025/...
The lighter of the flame is of course the Labour party.
www.theguardian.com/global/2025/...
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What Keir Starmer said and ...
“I’m a socialist”
“Broadest shoulders should bear the heavier burden”
"Don't care if I sound like a conservative"
We got: Two-child benefit cap, winter fuel payment cut, Frozen tax thresholds, disability benefit cuts.
Labour needs to be party of the working class.
“I’m a socialist”
“Broadest shoulders should bear the heavier burden”
"Don't care if I sound like a conservative"
We got: Two-child benefit cap, winter fuel payment cut, Frozen tax thresholds, disability benefit cuts.
Labour needs to be party of the working class.
Why austerity is a political choice not an economic necessity
Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. Ch...
leftfootforward.org
April 2, 2025 at 9:17 AM
What Keir Starmer said and ...
“I’m a socialist”
“Broadest shoulders should bear the heavier burden”
"Don't care if I sound like a conservative"
We got: Two-child benefit cap, winter fuel payment cut, Frozen tax thresholds, disability benefit cuts.
Labour needs to be party of the working class.
“I’m a socialist”
“Broadest shoulders should bear the heavier burden”
"Don't care if I sound like a conservative"
We got: Two-child benefit cap, winter fuel payment cut, Frozen tax thresholds, disability benefit cuts.
Labour needs to be party of the working class.
If you're struggling with the day today, just spare a thought to both Disabled people and migrants who, without evidence or care, are being blamed for everything wrong in this awful, awful country right now.
April 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
If you're struggling with the day today, just spare a thought to both Disabled people and migrants who, without evidence or care, are being blamed for everything wrong in this awful, awful country right now.
New Economic Foundation analysis shows the green paper benefit cuts will hit ill and disabled people by almost £2bn more than what has been widely reported.
neweconomics.org/2025/03/the-...
neweconomics.org/2025/03/the-...
The true scale and impact of benefit cuts for ill and disabled people
NEF analysis shows the cuts will hit ill and disabled people by almost £2bn more than what has been widely reported
neweconomics.org
April 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
New Economic Foundation analysis shows the green paper benefit cuts will hit ill and disabled people by almost £2bn more than what has been widely reported.
neweconomics.org/2025/03/the-...
neweconomics.org/2025/03/the-...
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New: “Reducing entitlements to disability or incapacity benefits will do nothing to raise living standards or help more people into employment.” — Andy Bell, Chief Executive of Centre for Mental Health tinyurl.com/m4fk4ep9
#WelfareNotWarfare
#WelfareNotWarfare
Cutting disability benefits is a major public health risk, says Centre for Mental Health - Centre for Mental Health
Reducing access to benefits will put people’s mental health at risk and will be a false economy for the Government.
tinyurl.com
March 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
New: “Reducing entitlements to disability or incapacity benefits will do nothing to raise living standards or help more people into employment.” — Andy Bell, Chief Executive of Centre for Mental Health tinyurl.com/m4fk4ep9
#WelfareNotWarfare
#WelfareNotWarfare
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Department for Work and Pensions staff are making tens of thousands of potentially fatal errors every month when dealing with disabled people’s universal credit claims, just as the department prepares to increase its level of interaction with claimants.
DWP make tens of thousands of life-threatening errors, while planning more interaction with disabled claimants
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) staff are making tens of thousands of potentially fatal errors every month when dealing with disabled people’s universal credit claims, just as the department…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
March 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Department for Work and Pensions staff are making tens of thousands of potentially fatal errors every month when dealing with disabled people’s universal credit claims, just as the department prepares to increase its level of interaction with claimants.
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Welfare cuts are a political choice.
685,500 Britons (1%) have wealth of £2.8trn. 48m (70%) have £2.4trn.
Richest four have more wealth than 20m people combined.
Govt could have taxed the rich, chose to cut benefits of the disabled/poor.
Not acceptable. Tell your MP to oppose the cuts.
685,500 Britons (1%) have wealth of £2.8trn. 48m (70%) have £2.4trn.
Richest four have more wealth than 20m people combined.
Govt could have taxed the rich, chose to cut benefits of the disabled/poor.
Not acceptable. Tell your MP to oppose the cuts.
Why austerity is a political choice not an economic necessity
Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. Ch...
leftfootforward.org
March 30, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Welfare cuts are a political choice.
685,500 Britons (1%) have wealth of £2.8trn. 48m (70%) have £2.4trn.
Richest four have more wealth than 20m people combined.
Govt could have taxed the rich, chose to cut benefits of the disabled/poor.
Not acceptable. Tell your MP to oppose the cuts.
685,500 Britons (1%) have wealth of £2.8trn. 48m (70%) have £2.4trn.
Richest four have more wealth than 20m people combined.
Govt could have taxed the rich, chose to cut benefits of the disabled/poor.
Not acceptable. Tell your MP to oppose the cuts.
Really no words to describe how abhorrent the world really is right now.
March 29, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Really no words to describe how abhorrent the world really is right now.
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Hundreds of “forgotten” and “abandoned” young disabled people across the country have taken part in peaceful protests against government cuts to disability benefits, as part of a new movement of activists powered by social media.
Forgotten and abandoned, young disabled people are fighting back against cuts through a new collective
Hundreds of “forgotten” and “abandoned” young disabled people across the country have taken part in peaceful protests against government cuts to disability benefits, as part of a new movement of ac…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
March 29, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Hundreds of “forgotten” and “abandoned” young disabled people across the country have taken part in peaceful protests against government cuts to disability benefits, as part of a new movement of activists powered by social media.