Michael Graham (he/him)
@michaelgraham.bsky.social
Social worker doing practice quality assurance at @hertscc.bsky.social . Doctoral candidate at The Tavistock & Portman 🧑🏻🎓 researching social justice. Visiting Lecturer. Dyslexic 🧠 Moomin fanatic 💙 Podcast addict 🎧 @Unison.org.uk ✊🏻 member
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Interesting new report from @ipprscotland.bsky.social
Focused on Scotland but relevant across the UK in making the case for social security investment.
1. High social spending is compatible with economic success. Evidence shows European countries with high levels...1/4 www.ippr.org/articles/mor...
Focused on Scotland but relevant across the UK in making the case for social security investment.
1. High social spending is compatible with economic success. Evidence shows European countries with high levels...1/4 www.ippr.org/articles/mor...
More than a safety net: The welfare state as springboard to economic success and a better country | IPPR
It is widely proposed that higher social spending – especially in the form of social security benefits – is damaging to the economy. Yet the evidence prese
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February 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Interesting new report from @ipprscotland.bsky.social
Focused on Scotland but relevant across the UK in making the case for social security investment.
1. High social spending is compatible with economic success. Evidence shows European countries with high levels...1/4 www.ippr.org/articles/mor...
Focused on Scotland but relevant across the UK in making the case for social security investment.
1. High social spending is compatible with economic success. Evidence shows European countries with high levels...1/4 www.ippr.org/articles/mor...
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Left: Nigel Farage calls for an end to working from home
Right: Nigel Farage's Reform UK advertising a job which is working form home
Right: Nigel Farage's Reform UK advertising a job which is working form home
February 9, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Left: Nigel Farage calls for an end to working from home
Right: Nigel Farage's Reform UK advertising a job which is working form home
Right: Nigel Farage's Reform UK advertising a job which is working form home
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Social workers vote to strike as ‘morale is shot to bits’.
Staff in children’s services department at Bath and North East Somerset Council vote 100% to strike action, on a turnout of 94%.
“There's still time to get back round the table and avoid strike action," UNISON
Staff in children’s services department at Bath and North East Somerset Council vote 100% to strike action, on a turnout of 94%.
“There's still time to get back round the table and avoid strike action," UNISON
Social workers vote to strike as ‘morale is shot to bits’
'There's still time to get back round the table and avoid strike action. But the result of the ballot couldn't be clearer.'
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February 10, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Social workers vote to strike as ‘morale is shot to bits’.
Staff in children’s services department at Bath and North East Somerset Council vote 100% to strike action, on a turnout of 94%.
“There's still time to get back round the table and avoid strike action," UNISON
Staff in children’s services department at Bath and North East Somerset Council vote 100% to strike action, on a turnout of 94%.
“There's still time to get back round the table and avoid strike action," UNISON
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Few places for our 1-day workshop with #PMAs and #PNAs at the RCN London on 30th March. Focus on practicalities of restorative clinical supervisions.
#Nursesky #Midwifesky
@gallagherrose.bsky.social @leannehpatrick.bsky.social @alisonleary1.bsky.social @bejoysebastian.bsky.social
#Nursesky #Midwifesky
@gallagherrose.bsky.social @leannehpatrick.bsky.social @alisonleary1.bsky.social @bejoysebastian.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Few places for our 1-day workshop with #PMAs and #PNAs at the RCN London on 30th March. Focus on practicalities of restorative clinical supervisions.
#Nursesky #Midwifesky
@gallagherrose.bsky.social @leannehpatrick.bsky.social @alisonleary1.bsky.social @bejoysebastian.bsky.social
#Nursesky #Midwifesky
@gallagherrose.bsky.social @leannehpatrick.bsky.social @alisonleary1.bsky.social @bejoysebastian.bsky.social
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Once had privilege of listening to Ian McKellen perform at Oxford. Seemed timely then - even more so now.
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Once had privilege of listening to Ian McKellen perform at Oxford. Seemed timely then - even more so now.
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Understanding neurodivergent attention profiles to harness learning:
An evening exploring how learners process information. For educators & inclusion professionals.
With drinks & nibbles.
Thursday, 26 Feb 2026
6:30pm
UCL IOE, London
Free
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An evening exploring how learners process information. For educators & inclusion professionals.
With drinks & nibbles.
Thursday, 26 Feb 2026
6:30pm
UCL IOE, London
Free
Sign-up
Understanding neurodivergent attention profiles to harness learning Tickets, Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite
Eventbrite - UCL Centre for Research in Autism & Education CRAE presents Understanding neurodivergent attention profiles to harness learning - Thursday, February 26, 2026 at UCL Institute of Education, London, England. Find event and ticket information.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Understanding neurodivergent attention profiles to harness learning:
An evening exploring how learners process information. For educators & inclusion professionals.
With drinks & nibbles.
Thursday, 26 Feb 2026
6:30pm
UCL IOE, London
Free
Sign-up
An evening exploring how learners process information. For educators & inclusion professionals.
With drinks & nibbles.
Thursday, 26 Feb 2026
6:30pm
UCL IOE, London
Free
Sign-up
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A UN Convention will help us to act, advocate and empower. For this #GlobalRally I write about why a convention for older people matters to #socialwork @basw-uk.bsky.social @researchip.bsky.social @ageinternational.bsky.social tinyurl.com/3nnzsfwz
February 4, 2026 at 11:12 AM
A UN Convention will help us to act, advocate and empower. For this #GlobalRally I write about why a convention for older people matters to #socialwork @basw-uk.bsky.social @researchip.bsky.social @ageinternational.bsky.social tinyurl.com/3nnzsfwz
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Life expectancy of LGB+ people a year lower than heterosexual’s, ONS finds
Life expectancy of LGB+ people a year lower than heterosexual’s, ONS finds
LGB+ men in England and Wales have 1.2 years lower life expectancy than straight men, at 59.4 years and 60.7 years respectively
Life expectancy for people who identify as gay, bisexual, or another sexual orientation in England and Wales was approximately a year lower than their heterosexual counterparts, according to the first-ever analysis of its kind by the Office for National Statistics.
The life expectancy for men who identified as LGB+ was 1.2 years lower than men who identified as straight, at 59.4 years and 60.7 years respectively. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Life expectancy of LGB+ people a year lower than heterosexual’s, ONS finds
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This is a really thought provoking conversation about social justice, political philosophy Rawls and Aristotle.
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
Today we begin a new series asking why contemporary political philosophy struggles to make sense of the deepest problems of politics and exploring how the history of ideas might help. Political theorist Paul Sagar suggests we start with Aristotle.
Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com
Today we begin a new series asking why contemporary political philosophy struggles to make sense of the deepest problems of politics and exploring how the history of ideas might help. Political theorist Paul Sagar suggests we start with Aristotle.
Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:29 AM
This is a really thought provoking conversation about social justice, political philosophy Rawls and Aristotle.
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'Small but perfectly formed introduction to mindfulness of the breath as a path to easing life's struggles. The author has a great reputation in the field of secular mindfulness and know's his stuff. The book may be short, but is has hidden depth..'
The Art of Breathing: The Inspiring, Practical Guide to Living Mindfully
The Art of Breathing: The Inspiring, Practical Guide to Living Mindfully
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January 31, 2026 at 5:32 PM
'Small but perfectly formed introduction to mindfulness of the breath as a path to easing life's struggles. The author has a great reputation in the field of secular mindfulness and know's his stuff. The book may be short, but is has hidden depth..'
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"1 in 5 pupils are getting a SEND diagnosis..the vast majority then trip into the benefit system because they get child disability allowance allowance.'
This is completely false from Milburn. He's supposed to be reviewing this issue and he's just making things up. Inexcusable.
This is completely false from Milburn. He's supposed to be reviewing this issue and he's just making things up. Inexcusable.
January 23, 2026 at 10:13 PM
"1 in 5 pupils are getting a SEND diagnosis..the vast majority then trip into the benefit system because they get child disability allowance allowance.'
This is completely false from Milburn. He's supposed to be reviewing this issue and he's just making things up. Inexcusable.
This is completely false from Milburn. He's supposed to be reviewing this issue and he's just making things up. Inexcusable.
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"Do not be too quick to condemn the man who no longer believes in God, for it is perhaps your own coldness and avarice, your mediocrity and materialism, your sensuality and selfishness that have killed his faith." - Thomas Merton
January 24, 2026 at 1:34 AM
"Do not be too quick to condemn the man who no longer believes in God, for it is perhaps your own coldness and avarice, your mediocrity and materialism, your sensuality and selfishness that have killed his faith." - Thomas Merton
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To make the most of the World Inequality Database, consult the DINA Guidelines and other resources: wid.world/methodology/
This 3rd edition includes improved or new:
🔹macro aggregates
🔹income and wealth definitions
🔹data-quality flags
🔹sections on wealth distribution and gender inequality
This 3rd edition includes improved or new:
🔹macro aggregates
🔹income and wealth definitions
🔹data-quality flags
🔹sections on wealth distribution and gender inequality
January 22, 2026 at 8:10 AM
To make the most of the World Inequality Database, consult the DINA Guidelines and other resources: wid.world/methodology/
This 3rd edition includes improved or new:
🔹macro aggregates
🔹income and wealth definitions
🔹data-quality flags
🔹sections on wealth distribution and gender inequality
This 3rd edition includes improved or new:
🔹macro aggregates
🔹income and wealth definitions
🔹data-quality flags
🔹sections on wealth distribution and gender inequality
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Sir James Munby, was a giant of justice. A mind of rare clarity,courage & heart rooted in humanity. I was privileged to meet him,witness his wit, wisdom&unwavering commitment to human rights. He made me better by showing what integrity looks like. Steely when needed, compassionate & profoundly fair.
January 18, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Sir James Munby, was a giant of justice. A mind of rare clarity,courage & heart rooted in humanity. I was privileged to meet him,witness his wit, wisdom&unwavering commitment to human rights. He made me better by showing what integrity looks like. Steely when needed, compassionate & profoundly fair.
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Oh, I do love this. They weren't wrong back in 1979.
January 18, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Oh, I do love this. They weren't wrong back in 1979.
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I left university in 2019 with £49,600 of debt. A few months later, I became an MP and have since received a salary that puts me in the top 5% in the country. 6 years on, the repayments from my salary have brought this total to down to £48,600 - just £1,000 less.
January 15, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I left university in 2019 with £49,600 of debt. A few months later, I became an MP and have since received a salary that puts me in the top 5% in the country. 6 years on, the repayments from my salary have brought this total to down to £48,600 - just £1,000 less.
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Disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance should be a lot higher, actually.
And it would be the best thing a Government could do to support us, prevent poverty, and reduce some of the strain on health and social care.
And it would be the best thing a Government could do to support us, prevent poverty, and reduce some of the strain on health and social care.
January 16, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Disability benefits and Carer’s Allowance should be a lot higher, actually.
And it would be the best thing a Government could do to support us, prevent poverty, and reduce some of the strain on health and social care.
And it would be the best thing a Government could do to support us, prevent poverty, and reduce some of the strain on health and social care.
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Interesting that the Disability Confident Scheme is starting to be strengthened. Finding ways to shift employer behaviour at scale is going to be crucial to achieving the government's aims.
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Disability benefits could be reformed to get more people into work, says UK minister
Sir Stephen Timms argues that a better system is possible without ‘rapidly continuing increases in spending’
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January 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Interesting that the Disability Confident Scheme is starting to be strengthened. Finding ways to shift employer behaviour at scale is going to be crucial to achieving the government's aims.
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Chatted to my great uncle yesterday – a northern, working-class guy, not that political. I told him my job involved exposing Farage.
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
New research reveals the best attack lines to use against Reform
How to stop Farage...
writesbright.substack.com
December 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Chatted to my great uncle yesterday – a northern, working-class guy, not that political. I told him my job involved exposing Farage.
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
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As we sit at the cusp of the greatest progress in tax justice in a hundred years, a threat is looming: money, Or rather, the lack of it. Read our CEO's blog about the outlook for the Tax Justice Network and the wider struggle for tax justice. taxjustice.net/2025/12/17/t...
December 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
As we sit at the cusp of the greatest progress in tax justice in a hundred years, a threat is looming: money, Or rather, the lack of it. Read our CEO's blog about the outlook for the Tax Justice Network and the wider struggle for tax justice. taxjustice.net/2025/12/17/t...
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Mark Zuckerberg earned just $1 at Meta in 2024. Elon Musk made $0 at Tesla. They're not alone. A tax law professor explains how the ultrawealthy legally avoid income taxes while their wealth grows by billions annually.
Billionaires with $1 salaries – and other legal tax dodges the ultrawealthy use to keep their riches
The richest Americans can largely avoid paying income and other taxes. A new book explains the history.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Mark Zuckerberg earned just $1 at Meta in 2024. Elon Musk made $0 at Tesla. They're not alone. A tax law professor explains how the ultrawealthy legally avoid income taxes while their wealth grows by billions annually.
For anyone interested in inequality and social work, I've just had my first publication, a book review of Rick Hood's 'Inequality and social work'. The first 50 people can access it for free here: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/TYKQN...
Inequality and social work
Published in Journal of Social Work Practice: Psychotherapeutic Approaches in Health, Welfare and the Community (Ahead of Print, 2025)
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December 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
For anyone interested in inequality and social work, I've just had my first publication, a book review of Rick Hood's 'Inequality and social work'. The first 50 people can access it for free here: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/TYKQN...
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You can seek to understand where you are, listen, & think of a next step. What are our options here? Then maybe the picture changes a bit & you can review.
If there's any change it's emergent & you can't know what it'll look like until you're there. This is realistic & comes with no guarantees 2/2
If there's any change it's emergent & you can't know what it'll look like until you're there. This is realistic & comes with no guarantees 2/2
December 14, 2025 at 8:18 AM
You can seek to understand where you are, listen, & think of a next step. What are our options here? Then maybe the picture changes a bit & you can review.
If there's any change it's emergent & you can't know what it'll look like until you're there. This is realistic & comes with no guarantees 2/2
If there's any change it's emergent & you can't know what it'll look like until you're there. This is realistic & comes with no guarantees 2/2
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Yes, money alone won’t fix the NHS.
But without money you don’t have beds, theatres, or staff - and without those, “productivity” collapses.
Calling that inefficiency just shows how spectacularly the Telegraph misunderstands the system.
But without money you don’t have beds, theatres, or staff - and without those, “productivity” collapses.
Calling that inefficiency just shows how spectacularly the Telegraph misunderstands the system.
December 14, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Yes, money alone won’t fix the NHS.
But without money you don’t have beds, theatres, or staff - and without those, “productivity” collapses.
Calling that inefficiency just shows how spectacularly the Telegraph misunderstands the system.
But without money you don’t have beds, theatres, or staff - and without those, “productivity” collapses.
Calling that inefficiency just shows how spectacularly the Telegraph misunderstands the system.