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DAY 1571 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #LisaNandy #NationalLottery
Just so I’m getting this right
You don’t acknowledge, support or respect deaf athletes because your own policy discriminates us?
You prevent deaf children from feeling included.
The mental health of millions disregarded
Just so I’m getting this right
You don’t acknowledge, support or respect deaf athletes because your own policy discriminates us?
You prevent deaf children from feeling included.
The mental health of millions disregarded
January 20, 2026 at 10:18 PM
DAY 1571 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #LisaNandy #NationalLottery
Just so I’m getting this right
You don’t acknowledge, support or respect deaf athletes because your own policy discriminates us?
You prevent deaf children from feeling included.
The mental health of millions disregarded
Just so I’m getting this right
You don’t acknowledge, support or respect deaf athletes because your own policy discriminates us?
You prevent deaf children from feeling included.
The mental health of millions disregarded
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DAY 1570 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #LisaNandy #NationalLottery
To think that a #GB athlete stands without
#support
#funding
#equality
#fairness
because National Governing Bodies have to follow the Governments remit to only support #Olympic & #Paralympic athletes is shameful
#politics #deaf
To think that a #GB athlete stands without
#support
#funding
#equality
#fairness
because National Governing Bodies have to follow the Governments remit to only support #Olympic & #Paralympic athletes is shameful
#politics #deaf
January 17, 2026 at 7:47 AM
DAY 1570 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #LisaNandy #NationalLottery
To think that a #GB athlete stands without
#support
#funding
#equality
#fairness
because National Governing Bodies have to follow the Governments remit to only support #Olympic & #Paralympic athletes is shameful
#politics #deaf
To think that a #GB athlete stands without
#support
#funding
#equality
#fairness
because National Governing Bodies have to follow the Governments remit to only support #Olympic & #Paralympic athletes is shameful
#politics #deaf
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DAY 1566 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #Lisanandy #NationalLottery
In London for a few days & reflecting on my visit to #parliament & how for the first time I felt listened to.
Now we need our government to lead our country & support us. That’s my #hope.
#gmb #bbc #DeafSport #GB #sport
In London for a few days & reflecting on my visit to #parliament & how for the first time I felt listened to.
Now we need our government to lead our country & support us. That’s my #hope.
#gmb #bbc #DeafSport #GB #sport
January 11, 2026 at 6:57 AM
DAY 1566 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #Lisanandy #NationalLottery
In London for a few days & reflecting on my visit to #parliament & how for the first time I felt listened to.
Now we need our government to lead our country & support us. That’s my #hope.
#gmb #bbc #DeafSport #GB #sport
In London for a few days & reflecting on my visit to #parliament & how for the first time I felt listened to.
Now we need our government to lead our country & support us. That’s my #hope.
#gmb #bbc #DeafSport #GB #sport
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DAY 1565 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #LisaNandy #nationallottery
If you support #1 you MUST support ALL
1565 days & everyday until #deaf #athletes stand with #equality with #fairness with #pride.
A wrong that should never have been allowed & something those responsible should be accountable
If you support #1 you MUST support ALL
1565 days & everyday until #deaf #athletes stand with #equality with #fairness with #pride.
A wrong that should never have been allowed & something those responsible should be accountable
January 8, 2026 at 7:35 AM
DAY 1565 #MyChallenge to the Govt #DCMS #LisaNandy #nationallottery
If you support #1 you MUST support ALL
1565 days & everyday until #deaf #athletes stand with #equality with #fairness with #pride.
A wrong that should never have been allowed & something those responsible should be accountable
If you support #1 you MUST support ALL
1565 days & everyday until #deaf #athletes stand with #equality with #fairness with #pride.
A wrong that should never have been allowed & something those responsible should be accountable
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DAY 1561 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Remember these words “TeamGB
has done our country proud.
Now it's our job to make sure the next generation has a clear path to making their dreams a reality”.
With no support or acknowledgement for #DeaflympicsGB athletes how an we dream?
Remember these words “TeamGB
has done our country proud.
Now it's our job to make sure the next generation has a clear path to making their dreams a reality”.
With no support or acknowledgement for #DeaflympicsGB athletes how an we dream?
January 4, 2026 at 10:21 AM
DAY 1561 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Remember these words “TeamGB
has done our country proud.
Now it's our job to make sure the next generation has a clear path to making their dreams a reality”.
With no support or acknowledgement for #DeaflympicsGB athletes how an we dream?
Remember these words “TeamGB
has done our country proud.
Now it's our job to make sure the next generation has a clear path to making their dreams a reality”.
With no support or acknowledgement for #DeaflympicsGB athletes how an we dream?
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DAY 1551 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Elite UK deaf athletes are the only disabled elite sports group that has no access to public funding whatsoever, despite the Deaflympics being part of the Olympic family & the only games in which there is classification for deaf people
Elite UK deaf athletes are the only disabled elite sports group that has no access to public funding whatsoever, despite the Deaflympics being part of the Olympic family & the only games in which there is classification for deaf people
December 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
DAY 1551 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Elite UK deaf athletes are the only disabled elite sports group that has no access to public funding whatsoever, despite the Deaflympics being part of the Olympic family & the only games in which there is classification for deaf people
Elite UK deaf athletes are the only disabled elite sports group that has no access to public funding whatsoever, despite the Deaflympics being part of the Olympic family & the only games in which there is classification for deaf people
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DAY 1550 #MyChallenge to the Government @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
An unforgivable wrong lead by our govt fueled by #discrimination
Competing against the worlds best with nothing, your silence so deafening I have never felt more powerful
I fight for fairness
I fight for my future
I fight for truth
An unforgivable wrong lead by our govt fueled by #discrimination
Competing against the worlds best with nothing, your silence so deafening I have never felt more powerful
I fight for fairness
I fight for my future
I fight for truth
December 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
DAY 1550 #MyChallenge to the Government @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
An unforgivable wrong lead by our govt fueled by #discrimination
Competing against the worlds best with nothing, your silence so deafening I have never felt more powerful
I fight for fairness
I fight for my future
I fight for truth
An unforgivable wrong lead by our govt fueled by #discrimination
Competing against the worlds best with nothing, your silence so deafening I have never felt more powerful
I fight for fairness
I fight for my future
I fight for truth
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AY 1544 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
A country championing its athletes 🇺🇦
Congratulated & awarded our athletes & coaches of Ukraine's Ntl Deaflympics Team, who at the Deaflympics in Tokyo delivered outstanding performances winning 100 medals & securing 1st among 81 countries
A country championing its athletes 🇺🇦
Congratulated & awarded our athletes & coaches of Ukraine's Ntl Deaflympics Team, who at the Deaflympics in Tokyo delivered outstanding performances winning 100 medals & securing 1st among 81 countries
December 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
AY 1544 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
A country championing its athletes 🇺🇦
Congratulated & awarded our athletes & coaches of Ukraine's Ntl Deaflympics Team, who at the Deaflympics in Tokyo delivered outstanding performances winning 100 medals & securing 1st among 81 countries
A country championing its athletes 🇺🇦
Congratulated & awarded our athletes & coaches of Ukraine's Ntl Deaflympics Team, who at the Deaflympics in Tokyo delivered outstanding performances winning 100 medals & securing 1st among 81 countries
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DAY 1541 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Today I was lucky to be selected to carry the 🇬🇧.The symbol of my country.A country that has shown no support or acknowledgement to its athletes. We have shown strength, commitment, pride in the face of blatant discrimination
It must stop
Today I was lucky to be selected to carry the 🇬🇧.The symbol of my country.A country that has shown no support or acknowledgement to its athletes. We have shown strength, commitment, pride in the face of blatant discrimination
It must stop
November 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
DAY 1541 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Today I was lucky to be selected to carry the 🇬🇧.The symbol of my country.A country that has shown no support or acknowledgement to its athletes. We have shown strength, commitment, pride in the face of blatant discrimination
It must stop
Today I was lucky to be selected to carry the 🇬🇧.The symbol of my country.A country that has shown no support or acknowledgement to its athletes. We have shown strength, commitment, pride in the face of blatant discrimination
It must stop
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DAY 1538 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisa_nandy @TNLUK
Into the semi-finals tonight (Tokyo time). You can tell we’re not supported otherwise these lot ⬆️ would be shouting our names & thanking all the players for playing the lottery
Their #silence is so deafening
#DeafSport #EqualityAct #deaf
Into the semi-finals tonight (Tokyo time). You can tell we’re not supported otherwise these lot ⬆️ would be shouting our names & thanking all the players for playing the lottery
Their #silence is so deafening
#DeafSport #EqualityAct #deaf
November 22, 2025 at 8:25 AM
DAY 1538 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisa_nandy @TNLUK
Into the semi-finals tonight (Tokyo time). You can tell we’re not supported otherwise these lot ⬆️ would be shouting our names & thanking all the players for playing the lottery
Their #silence is so deafening
#DeafSport #EqualityAct #deaf
Into the semi-finals tonight (Tokyo time). You can tell we’re not supported otherwise these lot ⬆️ would be shouting our names & thanking all the players for playing the lottery
Their #silence is so deafening
#DeafSport #EqualityAct #deaf
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DAY 1540 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisa_nandy @TNLUK
When you race with adjustments. A traffic light. Head down. Focused
This is part of my campaign to have traffic light starts in all swim events in #GB
This is a small request when there’s over 12 million deaf & hard hearing in the UK
When you race with adjustments. A traffic light. Head down. Focused
This is part of my campaign to have traffic light starts in all swim events in #GB
This is a small request when there’s over 12 million deaf & hard hearing in the UK
November 24, 2025 at 7:39 AM
DAY 1540 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisa_nandy @TNLUK
When you race with adjustments. A traffic light. Head down. Focused
This is part of my campaign to have traffic light starts in all swim events in #GB
This is a small request when there’s over 12 million deaf & hard hearing in the UK
When you race with adjustments. A traffic light. Head down. Focused
This is part of my campaign to have traffic light starts in all swim events in #GB
This is a small request when there’s over 12 million deaf & hard hearing in the UK
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DAY 1536 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisa_nandy @TNLUK
DAY 3 here in #Tokyo
What a venue. Training in this pool. The pool of the #Olympic games. Still no support from the Government or National Lottery. I remember reading the posts of thanks to the players from athletes. How different it was
DAY 3 here in #Tokyo
What a venue. Training in this pool. The pool of the #Olympic games. Still no support from the Government or National Lottery. I remember reading the posts of thanks to the players from athletes. How different it was
November 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
DAY 1536 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisa_nandy @TNLUK
DAY 3 here in #Tokyo
What a venue. Training in this pool. The pool of the #Olympic games. Still no support from the Government or National Lottery. I remember reading the posts of thanks to the players from athletes. How different it was
DAY 3 here in #Tokyo
What a venue. Training in this pool. The pool of the #Olympic games. Still no support from the Government or National Lottery. I remember reading the posts of thanks to the players from athletes. How different it was
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DAY 1535 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisa_nandy @TNLUK
Our first chance to train today. This is the same pool used for the Olympic 2020 games. This place is huge.
I’m still trying to understand the journey I’ve had to get here. A bit different to Olympic & Paralympic swimmers
#DeafSport
Our first chance to train today. This is the same pool used for the Olympic 2020 games. This place is huge.
I’m still trying to understand the journey I’ve had to get here. A bit different to Olympic & Paralympic swimmers
#DeafSport
November 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
DAY 1535 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisa_nandy @TNLUK
Our first chance to train today. This is the same pool used for the Olympic 2020 games. This place is huge.
I’m still trying to understand the journey I’ve had to get here. A bit different to Olympic & Paralympic swimmers
#DeafSport
Our first chance to train today. This is the same pool used for the Olympic 2020 games. This place is huge.
I’m still trying to understand the journey I’ve had to get here. A bit different to Olympic & Paralympic swimmers
#DeafSport
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DAY 1532 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
The journey begins🚊
#training #support #swim #itv #bbc #sport #athlete #swimming #achieve #offtolondon #trainjourney #gmb #GB #Deaflympics #deafsport #sportsjourney #inclusion
The journey begins🚊
#training #support #swim #itv #bbc #sport #athlete #swimming #achieve #offtolondon #trainjourney #gmb #GB #Deaflympics #deafsport #sportsjourney #inclusion
November 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
DAY 1532 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
The journey begins🚊
#training #support #swim #itv #bbc #sport #athlete #swimming #achieve #offtolondon #trainjourney #gmb #GB #Deaflympics #deafsport #sportsjourney #inclusion
The journey begins🚊
#training #support #swim #itv #bbc #sport #athlete #swimming #achieve #offtolondon #trainjourney #gmb #GB #Deaflympics #deafsport #sportsjourney #inclusion
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DAY 1531 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Great to see 2 swimmers on BBC Breakfast this morning
We are sharing the story of Deaflympics
Together we are stronger
We cannot be silenced
The world is seeing your failure to support us
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr5L...
Great to see 2 swimmers on BBC Breakfast this morning
We are sharing the story of Deaflympics
Together we are stronger
We cannot be silenced
The world is seeing your failure to support us
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr5L...
BBC Breakfast Deaflympics subtitled
YouTube video by Auditory VerbalUK
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:39 PM
DAY 1531 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Great to see 2 swimmers on BBC Breakfast this morning
We are sharing the story of Deaflympics
Together we are stronger
We cannot be silenced
The world is seeing your failure to support us
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr5L...
Great to see 2 swimmers on BBC Breakfast this morning
We are sharing the story of Deaflympics
Together we are stronger
We cannot be silenced
The world is seeing your failure to support us
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr5L...
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DAY 1525 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
1525 days of campaigning (officially) & today Swim England shares my story & the fight to exist in the sporting world when you are deaf. In just 11 days I will start my journey to Japan to represent my country
www.facebook.com/share/p/1GE2...
1525 days of campaigning (officially) & today Swim England shares my story & the fight to exist in the sporting world when you are deaf. In just 11 days I will start my journey to Japan to represent my country
www.facebook.com/share/p/1GE2...
November 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
DAY 1525 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
1525 days of campaigning (officially) & today Swim England shares my story & the fight to exist in the sporting world when you are deaf. In just 11 days I will start my journey to Japan to represent my country
www.facebook.com/share/p/1GE2...
1525 days of campaigning (officially) & today Swim England shares my story & the fight to exist in the sporting world when you are deaf. In just 11 days I will start my journey to Japan to represent my country
www.facebook.com/share/p/1GE2...
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DAY 1524 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Just think about this🤔
#Olympic
#Paralympic
Receive £600 million
#Deaflympic
Receive £0
What is the point of grassroots with nothing to aim for. A policy discriminating our existence
You pave our path with isolation, silence, a WALL
Just think about this🤔
#Olympic
#Paralympic
Receive £600 million
#Deaflympic
Receive £0
What is the point of grassroots with nothing to aim for. A policy discriminating our existence
You pave our path with isolation, silence, a WALL
November 2, 2025 at 9:07 AM
DAY 1524 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Just think about this🤔
#Olympic
#Paralympic
Receive £600 million
#Deaflympic
Receive £0
What is the point of grassroots with nothing to aim for. A policy discriminating our existence
You pave our path with isolation, silence, a WALL
Just think about this🤔
#Olympic
#Paralympic
Receive £600 million
#Deaflympic
Receive £0
What is the point of grassroots with nothing to aim for. A policy discriminating our existence
You pave our path with isolation, silence, a WALL
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DAY 1518 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
I am just simply trying to right a wrong. No awards. No acknowledgment. No remorse. No apology can ever replace the trauma that discrimination causes but action may just prevent others from going through the same
We fight on
I am just simply trying to right a wrong. No awards. No acknowledgment. No remorse. No apology can ever replace the trauma that discrimination causes but action may just prevent others from going through the same
We fight on
October 25, 2025 at 5:21 AM
DAY 1518 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
I am just simply trying to right a wrong. No awards. No acknowledgment. No remorse. No apology can ever replace the trauma that discrimination causes but action may just prevent others from going through the same
We fight on
I am just simply trying to right a wrong. No awards. No acknowledgment. No remorse. No apology can ever replace the trauma that discrimination causes but action may just prevent others from going through the same
We fight on
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DAY 1504 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
When you represent yourself because a policy cancels your existence then we do not live in a country that is fair. For over 4 years I have asked for their support amongst the silence of others
It’s now time for change #Labour
#DeafSport
When you represent yourself because a policy cancels your existence then we do not live in a country that is fair. For over 4 years I have asked for their support amongst the silence of others
It’s now time for change #Labour
#DeafSport
October 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
DAY 1504 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
When you represent yourself because a policy cancels your existence then we do not live in a country that is fair. For over 4 years I have asked for their support amongst the silence of others
It’s now time for change #Labour
#DeafSport
When you represent yourself because a policy cancels your existence then we do not live in a country that is fair. For over 4 years I have asked for their support amongst the silence of others
It’s now time for change #Labour
#DeafSport
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DAY 1503 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Preparing to represent myself again without support or acknowledgement from a country who discriminates my existence as an elite deaf athlete. A Govt policy the difference between championing my ability to hiding it away
I live this
Preparing to represent myself again without support or acknowledgement from a country who discriminates my existence as an elite deaf athlete. A Govt policy the difference between championing my ability to hiding it away
I live this
October 6, 2025 at 7:29 PM
DAY 1503 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
Preparing to represent myself again without support or acknowledgement from a country who discriminates my existence as an elite deaf athlete. A Govt policy the difference between championing my ability to hiding it away
I live this
Preparing to represent myself again without support or acknowledgement from a country who discriminates my existence as an elite deaf athlete. A Govt policy the difference between championing my ability to hiding it away
I live this
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DAY 1467 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
I’m just trying my best but everyday the reality of the failure of this govt just is there……
As my training intensifies in preparation for the biggest event of my career I STILL receive no support or acknowledgment from our govt.
#deaf
I’m just trying my best but everyday the reality of the failure of this govt just is there……
As my training intensifies in preparation for the biggest event of my career I STILL receive no support or acknowledgment from our govt.
#deaf
July 20, 2025 at 7:53 AM
DAY 1467 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
I’m just trying my best but everyday the reality of the failure of this govt just is there……
As my training intensifies in preparation for the biggest event of my career I STILL receive no support or acknowledgment from our govt.
#deaf
I’m just trying my best but everyday the reality of the failure of this govt just is there……
As my training intensifies in preparation for the biggest event of my career I STILL receive no support or acknowledgment from our govt.
#deaf
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DAY 1459 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
When you fight for your existence you fight for everyone.
The truth is so powerful & the truth will be told.
As a deaf athlete I have no value but as a fighter I am changing that & everyone will know
#EqualityForAll
When you fight for your existence you fight for everyone.
The truth is so powerful & the truth will be told.
As a deaf athlete I have no value but as a fighter I am changing that & everyone will know
#EqualityForAll
July 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM
DAY 1459 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
When you fight for your existence you fight for everyone.
The truth is so powerful & the truth will be told.
As a deaf athlete I have no value but as a fighter I am changing that & everyone will know
#EqualityForAll
When you fight for your existence you fight for everyone.
The truth is so powerful & the truth will be told.
As a deaf athlete I have no value but as a fighter I am changing that & everyone will know
#EqualityForAll
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DAY 1455 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
What about deaf athletes? Is there no place for us? Our future denied due to your failure. We will #EndDeafSportDiscrimination for all.
#DeafSport @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @itvnews.bsky.social @itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
What about deaf athletes? Is there no place for us? Our future denied due to your failure. We will #EndDeafSportDiscrimination for all.
#DeafSport @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @itvnews.bsky.social @itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
DAY 1455 #MyChallenge to the Govt @DCMS @Lisanandy @TNLUK
What about deaf athletes? Is there no place for us? Our future denied due to your failure. We will #EndDeafSportDiscrimination for all.
#DeafSport @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @itvnews.bsky.social @itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
What about deaf athletes? Is there no place for us? Our future denied due to your failure. We will #EndDeafSportDiscrimination for all.
#DeafSport @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @itvnews.bsky.social @itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
Stunning sunset tonight in Kirkintilloch. The photo doesn't do it justice.
May 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Stunning sunset tonight in Kirkintilloch. The photo doesn't do it justice.