@jpnewell7.bsky.social
The phrase “we were just following orders” has been used all too often to justify breaches of basic human rights.
Is this what you voted for @sarahowen.org.uk
Is this what you voted for @sarahowen.org.uk
This 83-year-old priest has just been arrested for holding a sign which read:
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
July 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The phrase “we were just following orders” has been used all too often to justify breaches of basic human rights.
Is this what you voted for @sarahowen.org.uk
Is this what you voted for @sarahowen.org.uk
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Earlier this week, the Government forced through their cuts to social security - by making unwritten promises of improvement.
The reality remains: cuts for people who are ill are still on the table.
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The reality remains: cuts for people who are ill are still on the table.
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July 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Earlier this week, the Government forced through their cuts to social security - by making unwritten promises of improvement.
The reality remains: cuts for people who are ill are still on the table.
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The reality remains: cuts for people who are ill are still on the table.
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Violence and abuse against UK ambulance staff at highest level ever recorded
Violence and abuse against UK ambulance staff at highest level ever recorded
Those responding to 999 calls are the victims of an average of 433 attacks every week
The number of violent assaults, acts of aggression and incidents of abuse against ambulance staff in the UK has risen to the highest level ever recorded, according to data health leaders described as “horrendous” and “truly shocking”.
There were 22,536 incidents of violence, aggression and abuse directed at paramedics and other ambulance workers in 2024-25, up 15% on 19,633 in 2023-24, figures from the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) showed. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Violence and abuse against UK ambulance staff at highest level ever recorded
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Sexual violence reported by 60% of women in Spain’s film industry
Sexual violence reported by 60% of women in Spain’s film industry
Female film-makers call for action to end culture of ‘silence and impunity’
www.theguardian.com
April 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Sexual violence reported by 60% of women in Spain’s film industry
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The goat is back
March 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The goat is back
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PIP isn't an out of work benefit. It's a lifeline that helps 3.6m disabled people manage the extra cost of living whether they're in work or not. Cutting this essential support while the cost of living soars is unjust, cruel & economically incoherent.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Up to 1.2m disabled people will lose thousands in UK welfare overhaul, experts warn
Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, laid out plans for £5bn savings but faces rebellion from some Labour MPs
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 12:27 PM
PIP isn't an out of work benefit. It's a lifeline that helps 3.6m disabled people manage the extra cost of living whether they're in work or not. Cutting this essential support while the cost of living soars is unjust, cruel & economically incoherent.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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It was such an honour to be included in The House Magazine Women in Westminster this year, alongside some incredible women working in government, politics and journalism.
We have come a long way in the fight for equality in politics - and have much further to go.
We have come a long way in the fight for equality in politics - and have much further to go.
March 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
It was such an honour to be included in The House Magazine Women in Westminster this year, alongside some incredible women working in government, politics and journalism.
We have come a long way in the fight for equality in politics - and have much further to go.
We have come a long way in the fight for equality in politics - and have much further to go.
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Until now, the consensus on X has been that it is a necessary evil for anyone in politics.
But I know my presence on X no longer benefits my role or the people I seek to serve.
So I have left, for good.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
But I know my presence on X no longer benefits my role or the people I seek to serve.
So I have left, for good.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
X under Musk is like a toxic partner, MP says in ‘break-up letter’
Labour’s Sarah Owen has joined a list of MPs leaving Elon Musk’s platform over its rise in misogyny, threats and intimidation
www.thetimes.com
November 11, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Until now, the consensus on X has been that it is a necessary evil for anyone in politics.
But I know my presence on X no longer benefits my role or the people I seek to serve.
So I have left, for good.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
But I know my presence on X no longer benefits my role or the people I seek to serve.
So I have left, for good.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Just mentioned this on the other place.
Language matters, we need to stop calling it the working class & call it what it actually is - the working poor.
No jobs. No pension. No assets.
Labour freezing pensioners, starving the working poor and feeding the military industrial complex wasn’t on my card
Language matters, we need to stop calling it the working class & call it what it actually is - the working poor.
No jobs. No pension. No assets.
Labour freezing pensioners, starving the working poor and feeding the military industrial complex wasn’t on my card
Kevin Maguire reminding viewers that half of all kids living in poverty in the UK are in homes where somebody works
March 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Just mentioned this on the other place.
Language matters, we need to stop calling it the working class & call it what it actually is - the working poor.
No jobs. No pension. No assets.
Labour freezing pensioners, starving the working poor and feeding the military industrial complex wasn’t on my card
Language matters, we need to stop calling it the working class & call it what it actually is - the working poor.
No jobs. No pension. No assets.
Labour freezing pensioners, starving the working poor and feeding the military industrial complex wasn’t on my card
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People are struggling to find food. Community kitchens are closing down. There's a lack of drinking water. Diseases are expected to start spreading. The situation gets worse every day.
Hind Khoudary reports on the impact of Israel blocking all aid & supplies from entering Gaza
Hind Khoudary reports on the impact of Israel blocking all aid & supplies from entering Gaza
March 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM
People are struggling to find food. Community kitchens are closing down. There's a lack of drinking water. Diseases are expected to start spreading. The situation gets worse every day.
Hind Khoudary reports on the impact of Israel blocking all aid & supplies from entering Gaza
Hind Khoudary reports on the impact of Israel blocking all aid & supplies from entering Gaza
Still no access at the local station.
Stick the minister for transport in a wheel chair and send them round the rail network for a week.
Stick the minister for transport in a wheel chair and send them round the rail network for a week.
March 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Still no access at the local station.
Stick the minister for transport in a wheel chair and send them round the rail network for a week.
Stick the minister for transport in a wheel chair and send them round the rail network for a week.
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Our Chair, sarahowen.org.uk, thanks those who shared their stories as part of our inquiry into miscarriage and bereavement leave.
The Government committed to exploring options to include bereavement leave for pregnancy losses in the Employment Rights Bill ⬇️
The Government committed to exploring options to include bereavement leave for pregnancy losses in the Employment Rights Bill ⬇️
March 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Our Chair, sarahowen.org.uk, thanks those who shared their stories as part of our inquiry into miscarriage and bereavement leave.
The Government committed to exploring options to include bereavement leave for pregnancy losses in the Employment Rights Bill ⬇️
The Government committed to exploring options to include bereavement leave for pregnancy losses in the Employment Rights Bill ⬇️
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Today marks 47 years since the end of the 1977 pay strike. After years of falling real wages, some firefighters had resorted to claiming benefits to survive.
98% of FBU members organised in solidarity and went on strike for nine weeks. Eventually, firefighters settled with a 10% pay increase.
98% of FBU members organised in solidarity and went on strike for nine weeks. Eventually, firefighters settled with a 10% pay increase.
January 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Today marks 47 years since the end of the 1977 pay strike. After years of falling real wages, some firefighters had resorted to claiming benefits to survive.
98% of FBU members organised in solidarity and went on strike for nine weeks. Eventually, firefighters settled with a 10% pay increase.
98% of FBU members organised in solidarity and went on strike for nine weeks. Eventually, firefighters settled with a 10% pay increase.
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“We need investment in the fire and rescue service”.
FBU general secretary Steve Wright spoke to LBC this morning.
FBU general secretary Steve Wright spoke to LBC this morning.
January 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“We need investment in the fire and rescue service”.
FBU general secretary Steve Wright spoke to LBC this morning.
FBU general secretary Steve Wright spoke to LBC this morning.
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Steve Wright has been elected as the new general secretary, by members of the Fire Brigades Union. Here is his official statement.
January 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Steve Wright has been elected as the new general secretary, by members of the Fire Brigades Union. Here is his official statement.
Arsenal and United hate each other again. City are mid. Liverpool cooking themselves. Spurs spursing.
Barclays premiership days are back
Barclays premiership days are back
January 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Arsenal and United hate each other again. City are mid. Liverpool cooking themselves. Spurs spursing.
Barclays premiership days are back
Barclays premiership days are back
New year, old me
January 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
New year, old me
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Stand tall, hum and try a dead hang: 22 two minute tension relievers
Stand tall, hum and try a dead hang: 22 two minute tension relievers
Feeling a little… tense? From the top of your head down to the soles of your feet, here are lots of quick ways to soothe stress
Restore a feeling of calm by scrunching your shoulders up to your ears as tightly as possible, holding for 10 seconds, then…
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Stand tall, hum and try a dead hang: 22 two minute tension relievers
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BREAKING 🚨| Workers at i360 Brighton are not being paid wages they are owed.
🖊️Write to the board and Cllr. Bella Sankey to demand the the workers are paid ✊
📩Send your letter via #StrikeMap and @unitetheunion.bsky.social Brighton here: bit.ly/i360PayUp
🖊️Write to the board and Cllr. Bella Sankey to demand the the workers are paid ✊
📩Send your letter via #StrikeMap and @unitetheunion.bsky.social Brighton here: bit.ly/i360PayUp
December 20, 2024 at 7:36 PM
BREAKING 🚨| Workers at i360 Brighton are not being paid wages they are owed.
🖊️Write to the board and Cllr. Bella Sankey to demand the the workers are paid ✊
📩Send your letter via #StrikeMap and @unitetheunion.bsky.social Brighton here: bit.ly/i360PayUp
🖊️Write to the board and Cllr. Bella Sankey to demand the the workers are paid ✊
📩Send your letter via #StrikeMap and @unitetheunion.bsky.social Brighton here: bit.ly/i360PayUp
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When the show 'Benefits Street' was produced, a poll showed that the public thought 41% of the welfare budget went to people who were unemployed; the real figure was 2.3%.
Politicians and journalists don't just respond to public opinion — they actively shape it.
Politicians and journalists don't just respond to public opinion — they actively shape it.
December 3, 2024 at 7:08 PM
When the show 'Benefits Street' was produced, a poll showed that the public thought 41% of the welfare budget went to people who were unemployed; the real figure was 2.3%.
Politicians and journalists don't just respond to public opinion — they actively shape it.
Politicians and journalists don't just respond to public opinion — they actively shape it.
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🚨 NEW: The Government is considering renationalising British Steel
Ministers considering renationalising British Steel
Exclusive: Move would be last-ditch attempt to save thousands of UK jobs amid standoff with company’s Chinese owners
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2024 at 7:13 PM
🚨 NEW: The Government is considering renationalising British Steel