Alan Barton
@albar1111.bsky.social
Jazz and art lover. We need a more equal society in the UK
Contradiction at the heart of Govt’s NHS policies - ordering cutback in procedures to save money whilst claiming to be bringing waiting lists down. Perhaps why my December appt moved first to March & yesterday to April!
December 12, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Contradiction at the heart of Govt’s NHS policies - ordering cutback in procedures to save money whilst claiming to be bringing waiting lists down. Perhaps why my December appt moved first to March & yesterday to April!
Has anyone else found @NS&I almost impossible to deal with? Trying to buy premium bonds for grandchild but NS&I won’t let me as her account is blocked “for credit checking” I have no idea why! They don’t seem to want the investment.
December 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Has anyone else found @NS&I almost impossible to deal with? Trying to buy premium bonds for grandchild but NS&I won’t let me as her account is blocked “for credit checking” I have no idea why! They don’t seem to want the investment.
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The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
The Real 'Benefits Street' Protecting Britain's Wealthiest
The sheer scale of outrage about plans to lift children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
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70% of the additional spending from removing the two-child limit will go to families who are in work. This is targeting support for low-income working households who are being priced out of a decent standard of living despite doing everything asked of them.
November 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
70% of the additional spending from removing the two-child limit will go to families who are in work. This is targeting support for low-income working households who are being priced out of a decent standard of living despite doing everything asked of them.
Good to see govt scrapping 2 child limit. But shameful that it has taken so long
November 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Good to see govt scrapping 2 child limit. But shameful that it has taken so long
Keir Starmer looking miserable as he listens to the budget. What’s up?
November 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Keir Starmer looking miserable as he listens to the budget. What’s up?
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Fully repealing the two-child limit is by far the best way to ensure fewer children are growing up in poverty.
Half measures have been mooted, but our modelling reveals that they would all still lead to an increase in child poverty by the end of the decade.
Learn more ⤵️ buff.ly/qVc9CWs
Half measures have been mooted, but our modelling reveals that they would all still lead to an increase in child poverty by the end of the decade.
Learn more ⤵️ buff.ly/qVc9CWs
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Fully repealing the two-child limit is by far the best way to ensure fewer children are growing up in poverty.
Half measures have been mooted, but our modelling reveals that they would all still lead to an increase in child poverty by the end of the decade.
Learn more ⤵️ buff.ly/qVc9CWs
Half measures have been mooted, but our modelling reveals that they would all still lead to an increase in child poverty by the end of the decade.
Learn more ⤵️ buff.ly/qVc9CWs
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The govt and the electorate must understand that child poverty is not only hugely detrimental in the present. It shapes population wellbeing for generations to come. The evidence is so clear on the lifecourse health effects of poverty.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Only full abolition of two-child benefit cap will substantially cut poverty, thinktank says
Resolution Foundation says half-measures would have little or no meaningful impact on child poverty rates
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The govt and the electorate must understand that child poverty is not only hugely detrimental in the present. It shapes population wellbeing for generations to come. The evidence is so clear on the lifecourse health effects of poverty.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Our Budget submission:
The top priority is scrapping the two-child limit for all children. This is the most cost-effective way to reduce child poverty.
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The top priority is scrapping the two-child limit for all children. This is the most cost-effective way to reduce child poverty.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Our Budget submission:
The top priority is scrapping the two-child limit for all children. This is the most cost-effective way to reduce child poverty.
1/3
The top priority is scrapping the two-child limit for all children. This is the most cost-effective way to reduce child poverty.
1/3
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"We would all be better off if child poverty was reduced. And the most efficient, the quickest, the easiest, and the most politically, morally and socially justified way of doing that would be to lift the cap. We would all be better off as a consequence of that."
www.lbc.co.uk/article/grou...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/grou...
Group of 40 economists & academics tell Chancellor ending two-child benefit cap will help grow economy | LBC
With less than a month to go before the Budget, the group have written to Rachel Reeves to warn that more than half of larger families could fall into poverty as a direct result of the cap.
www.lbc.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
"We would all be better off if child poverty was reduced. And the most efficient, the quickest, the easiest, and the most politically, morally and socially justified way of doing that would be to lift the cap. We would all be better off as a consequence of that."
www.lbc.co.uk/article/grou...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/grou...
What’s wrong with Nationwide app? For the last 3 days it has refused to let me transfer money between accounts.
October 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
What’s wrong with Nationwide app? For the last 3 days it has refused to let me transfer money between accounts.
Prostate cancer affects tens of thousands of men each year - including one in four Black men - yet routine screenings for men at risk still aren’t available. Sign the petition now calling for routine screenings for all men at risk of developing prostate cancer:
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Introduce routine prostate cancer screenings for all at risk!
Despite prostate cancer affecting tens of thousands of men each year - including one in four Black men - routine screenings for men at risk still aren’t available.
But right now the UK National Scree...
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October 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Prostate cancer affects tens of thousands of men each year - including one in four Black men - yet routine screenings for men at risk still aren’t available. Sign the petition now calling for routine screenings for all men at risk of developing prostate cancer:
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None of the proposed two-child limit options are as efficient in lifting children out of poverty as fully scrapping the policy.
Fully abolishing the two-child limit should be the starting point of any successful Child Poverty Strategy.
Read more➡️ buff.ly/zHvdlHj
Fully abolishing the two-child limit should be the starting point of any successful Child Poverty Strategy.
Read more➡️ buff.ly/zHvdlHj
October 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
None of the proposed two-child limit options are as efficient in lifting children out of poverty as fully scrapping the policy.
Fully abolishing the two-child limit should be the starting point of any successful Child Poverty Strategy.
Read more➡️ buff.ly/zHvdlHj
Fully abolishing the two-child limit should be the starting point of any successful Child Poverty Strategy.
Read more➡️ buff.ly/zHvdlHj
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Scrapping the two-child limit on benefits would be the most targeted and cost-effective way for the Government to meet its aim of reducing child poverty.
October 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Scrapping the two-child limit on benefits would be the most targeted and cost-effective way for the Government to meet its aim of reducing child poverty.
Not taking a penny in benefits? So ppl with indefinite leave in low paid jobs won’t be able to claim child benefit or universal credit?
Mahmood says she will introduce new conditions for indefinite leave to remain:
Lived here 10 years not 5
Being in work
Not taking a penny in benefits
No criminal record
Giving back to community eg volunteering
Lived here 10 years not 5
Being in work
Not taking a penny in benefits
No criminal record
Giving back to community eg volunteering
September 30, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Not taking a penny in benefits? So ppl with indefinite leave in low paid jobs won’t be able to claim child benefit or universal credit?
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Scrapping the two-child limit on benefits would be the most targeted and cost-effective way for the Government to meet its aim of reducing child poverty.
September 29, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Scrapping the two-child limit on benefits would be the most targeted and cost-effective way for the Government to meet its aim of reducing child poverty.
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The two-child benefit cap doesn't just increase child poverty, hardship and deprivation, it offends against the basic principles of the welfare state.
Me on @lbc.co.uk earlier today.
www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...
Me on @lbc.co.uk earlier today.
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September 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The two-child benefit cap doesn't just increase child poverty, hardship and deprivation, it offends against the basic principles of the welfare state.
Me on @lbc.co.uk earlier today.
www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...
Me on @lbc.co.uk earlier today.
www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...
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The most cost-effective way to reduce child poverty is to abolish the two-child limit, which would cost £7,480 per child lifted out of poverty.
If it is not scrapped then one-in-three children will be in poverty by 2029-39, including half of children in large families 👉 buff.ly/oiV5Re2
If it is not scrapped then one-in-three children will be in poverty by 2029-39, including half of children in large families 👉 buff.ly/oiV5Re2
August 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The most cost-effective way to reduce child poverty is to abolish the two-child limit, which would cost £7,480 per child lifted out of poverty.
If it is not scrapped then one-in-three children will be in poverty by 2029-39, including half of children in large families 👉 buff.ly/oiV5Re2
If it is not scrapped then one-in-three children will be in poverty by 2029-39, including half of children in large families 👉 buff.ly/oiV5Re2
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Save The Prince Charles Cinema
The future of the iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End is under serious threat!
We are beyond disappointed that our landlords, Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion...
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February 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...