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Activist, survivor, works VAWG. Coord Fawcett Hampshire & IOW. Repost not necessarily endorsement. Feminist; Socialist; Unison; WASPI 🌈🌱🚩
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A new report from the Treasury Committee has found that vulnerable people are most at risk as society becomes increasingly cashless.
UK risks 'sleepwalking into crisis' with cashless society
www.bigissue.com
May 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
A new report from the Treasury Committee has found that vulnerable people are most at risk as society becomes increasingly cashless.
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Every day, 22 women in the UK are diagnosed with invasive lobular cancer, a form of breast cancer. They're being let down, writes Kate Ford.
Will Wes Streeting meet with lobular breast cancer campaigners?
www.bigissue.com
May 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Every day, 22 women in the UK are diagnosed with invasive lobular cancer, a form of breast cancer. They're being let down, writes Kate Ford.
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📢 Our Summer season is live, running April to July, with talks on how kindness is used to control women @glosswitch.bsky.social, rising inequality, an inspiring vision for the future @robintransition.bsky.social, true crime obsession and so much more!
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March 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
📢 Our Summer season is live, running April to July, with talks on how kindness is used to control women @glosswitch.bsky.social, rising inequality, an inspiring vision for the future @robintransition.bsky.social, true crime obsession and so much more!
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Spotify has removed an Andrew Tate podcast “degree course” titled “pimping hoes” that was deemed to be in breach of the company’s rules and removed.
It had been on the platform since Oct 2023... what other podcasts are warping young men and boys minds on Spotify?
It had been on the platform since Oct 2023... what other podcasts are warping young men and boys minds on Spotify?
Spotify takes down Andrew Tate ‘pimping’ podcast after complaints
Misogynist influencer’s content reportedly sparked objections from staff as well as a petition signed by 92,000
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Spotify has removed an Andrew Tate podcast “degree course” titled “pimping hoes” that was deemed to be in breach of the company’s rules and removed.
It had been on the platform since Oct 2023... what other podcasts are warping young men and boys minds on Spotify?
It had been on the platform since Oct 2023... what other podcasts are warping young men and boys minds on Spotify?
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Please will you attend this debate & speak up for the thousands of #WASPI women in your #Portsmouth #Southampton constituencies, @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social @laboursatvir.bsky.social? @waspicampaign.bsky.social
MPs will debate #WASPI compensation on Monday, 17 March. Vote will not be binding on the government.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...
committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...
MPs to debate a petition relating to compensation for women affected by state pension changes - Committees - UK Parliament
On Monday 17 March, MPs will debate a petition relating to compensation for women affected by state pension changes.
committees.parliament.uk
March 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Please will you attend this debate & speak up for the thousands of #WASPI women in your #Portsmouth #Southampton constituencies, @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social @laboursatvir.bsky.social? @waspicampaign.bsky.social
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🚨OUT NOW🚨 Will Parliament finally get modernised?
📅 Labour MP Rachel Blake, Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney, and reporter Sophie Church join host Alain Tolhurst to discuss whether Westminster will finally drag itself into the 21st century
🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/2afc50
📅 Labour MP Rachel Blake, Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney, and reporter Sophie Church join host Alain Tolhurst to discuss whether Westminster will finally drag itself into the 21st century
🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/2afc50
February 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM
🚨OUT NOW🚨 Will Parliament finally get modernised?
📅 Labour MP Rachel Blake, Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney, and reporter Sophie Church join host Alain Tolhurst to discuss whether Westminster will finally drag itself into the 21st century
🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/2afc50
📅 Labour MP Rachel Blake, Lib Dem MP Sarah Olney, and reporter Sophie Church join host Alain Tolhurst to discuss whether Westminster will finally drag itself into the 21st century
🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/2afc50
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Yesterday at Crisis’s Homelessness Summit, I heard first-hand accounts of rough sleeping and homelessness.
With record numbers in temporary accommodation, hidden homelessness and rough sleeping on the rise, we must prioritise prevention and invest in affordable housing to tackle homelessness.
With record numbers in temporary accommodation, hidden homelessness and rough sleeping on the rise, we must prioritise prevention and invest in affordable housing to tackle homelessness.
February 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Yesterday at Crisis’s Homelessness Summit, I heard first-hand accounts of rough sleeping and homelessness.
With record numbers in temporary accommodation, hidden homelessness and rough sleeping on the rise, we must prioritise prevention and invest in affordable housing to tackle homelessness.
With record numbers in temporary accommodation, hidden homelessness and rough sleeping on the rise, we must prioritise prevention and invest in affordable housing to tackle homelessness.
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“Too many people from our communities are seen as less valid, less valued and, too often, dispensable.” 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
For LGBT+ History Month, Justin Bengry explains how understanding our queer history can help combat rising homophobia and transphobia. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4b3j2yO
For LGBT+ History Month, Justin Bengry explains how understanding our queer history can help combat rising homophobia and transphobia. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4b3j2yO
February 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
“Too many people from our communities are seen as less valid, less valued and, too often, dispensable.” 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
For LGBT+ History Month, Justin Bengry explains how understanding our queer history can help combat rising homophobia and transphobia. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4b3j2yO
For LGBT+ History Month, Justin Bengry explains how understanding our queer history can help combat rising homophobia and transphobia. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4b3j2yO
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There will be a debate on our petition on 17 March. This isn’t binding on the govt, but is an opportunity for all MPs to show support for compensation & upholding the PHSO’s recommendations. Please write to your MP, ask them to attend and speak up for compensation for their #WASPI constituents.
February 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
There will be a debate on our petition on 17 March. This isn’t binding on the govt, but is an opportunity for all MPs to show support for compensation & upholding the PHSO’s recommendations. Please write to your MP, ask them to attend and speak up for compensation for their #WASPI constituents.
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WASPI women compensation row: List of Labour MPs speaking out grows to 47 labourlist.org/2025/01/wome... – via LabourList
WASPI women compensation row: List of Labour MPs speaking out grows to 47 – LabourList
At least 47 Labour MPs have now spoken out publicly criticising the government for not offering compensation to WASPI women hit by pension reforms –…
labourlist.org
January 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
WASPI women compensation row: List of Labour MPs speaking out grows to 47 labourlist.org/2025/01/wome... – via LabourList
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We invite all waspi women living permanently outside the UK, anywhere in the world, to join the official International Waspi group by clicking here www.facebook.com/share/g/1GWH...
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February 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We invite all waspi women living permanently outside the UK, anywhere in the world, to join the official International Waspi group by clicking here www.facebook.com/share/g/1GWH...
#waspi #waspiint
#waspi #waspiint
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It was great to visit 34 Dean Street today, many thanks to Jason and the team.
34 Dean Street are leading the way in HIV testing, prevention, and care.
It’s #NationalHIVTestingWeek, Getting tested for HIV is the first step to accessing the best treatment & support.
34 Dean Street are leading the way in HIV testing, prevention, and care.
It’s #NationalHIVTestingWeek, Getting tested for HIV is the first step to accessing the best treatment & support.
February 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
It was great to visit 34 Dean Street today, many thanks to Jason and the team.
34 Dean Street are leading the way in HIV testing, prevention, and care.
It’s #NationalHIVTestingWeek, Getting tested for HIV is the first step to accessing the best treatment & support.
34 Dean Street are leading the way in HIV testing, prevention, and care.
It’s #NationalHIVTestingWeek, Getting tested for HIV is the first step to accessing the best treatment & support.
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Today the government is expected to make a major announcement on New Towns.
This can be a crucial tool to addressing the housing crisis, here @kaneemerson.bsky.social sketches out their potential.
redbrickblog.co.uk/2024/05/the-...
This can be a crucial tool to addressing the housing crisis, here @kaneemerson.bsky.social sketches out their potential.
redbrickblog.co.uk/2024/05/the-...
The promise of New Towns - Red Brick
Kane Emerson Head of Housing Research at the YIMBY Alliance, gives and overview of Angela Rayner's New Towns announcement at UKREiiF and the promise and challenges of New Towns.
redbrickblog.co.uk
February 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Today the government is expected to make a major announcement on New Towns.
This can be a crucial tool to addressing the housing crisis, here @kaneemerson.bsky.social sketches out their potential.
redbrickblog.co.uk/2024/05/the-...
This can be a crucial tool to addressing the housing crisis, here @kaneemerson.bsky.social sketches out their potential.
redbrickblog.co.uk/2024/05/the-...
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UNISON's national executive council are supporting today’s #Workplaces4Palestine day of action.
Palestinian workers have called on workers around the world to stand in solidarity with them.
➡️ Email your MP - www.tuc.org.uk/news/join-wo...
Palestinian workers have called on workers around the world to stand in solidarity with them.
➡️ Email your MP - www.tuc.org.uk/news/join-wo...
February 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
UNISON's national executive council are supporting today’s #Workplaces4Palestine day of action.
Palestinian workers have called on workers around the world to stand in solidarity with them.
➡️ Email your MP - www.tuc.org.uk/news/join-wo...
Palestinian workers have called on workers around the world to stand in solidarity with them.
➡️ Email your MP - www.tuc.org.uk/news/join-wo...
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How to celebrate LGBT+ History Month
Mitchell Coe, UNISON’s national LGBT+ officer, has some suggestions for how branches can mark this month.
Mitchell Coe, UNISON’s national LGBT+ officer, has some suggestions for how branches can mark this month.
Opinion: How to celebrate LGBT+ History Month | Article, News | News | UNISON National
Mitchell Coe, UNISON’s national LGBT+ officer, has some suggestions for how branches can mark this month
www.unison.org.uk
February 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
How to celebrate LGBT+ History Month
Mitchell Coe, UNISON’s national LGBT+ officer, has some suggestions for how branches can mark this month.
Mitchell Coe, UNISON’s national LGBT+ officer, has some suggestions for how branches can mark this month.
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"It’s crucial to remember that statistics can be used to shape a narrative, potentially leaving out other important figures. Questioning the source of the statistics is also important."
translucent.org.uk/debunking-th...
Debunking the Fifty-fold Increase in Gender Dysphoria
Debunking the Fifty-fold Increase in Gender Dysphoria reported by media. The actual number of children with dysphoria since 2011 is small.
translucent.org.uk
January 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
"It’s crucial to remember that statistics can be used to shape a narrative, potentially leaving out other important figures. Questioning the source of the statistics is also important."
translucent.org.uk/debunking-th...
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January 31, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Our monthly newsletter, Housing Wrapped, is in subscriber inboxes!
With a recap of news and research and look ahead to events, and a new subscriber-only Red Brick Newsroom, it is essential reading:
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With a recap of news and research and look ahead to events, and a new subscriber-only Red Brick Newsroom, it is essential reading:
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“Shocking” new figures show 80 children tragically died while living in temporary accommodation in just one year. 🗓️
New statistics from the National Child Mortality Database recorded 80 deaths between 1 October 2023 and 30 September 2024. 📊
Read more. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/40wxY3v
New statistics from the National Child Mortality Database recorded 80 deaths between 1 October 2023 and 30 September 2024. 📊
Read more. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/40wxY3v
January 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
“Shocking” new figures show 80 children tragically died while living in temporary accommodation in just one year. 🗓️
New statistics from the National Child Mortality Database recorded 80 deaths between 1 October 2023 and 30 September 2024. 📊
Read more. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/40wxY3v
New statistics from the National Child Mortality Database recorded 80 deaths between 1 October 2023 and 30 September 2024. 📊
Read more. ⬇️
https://bit.ly/40wxY3v
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A string of new intake Labour MPs are among the rebels backing an SNP motion on WASPI compensation:
labourlist.org/2025/01/wasp...
labourlist.org/2025/01/wasp...
List of WASPI compensation vote rebels as SNP motion forces Labour MP split – LabourList
A group of Labour MPs has broken ranks to vote for a compensation scheme for WASPI women after the SNP forced a vote on the…
labourlist.org
January 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A string of new intake Labour MPs are among the rebels backing an SNP motion on WASPI compensation:
labourlist.org/2025/01/wasp...
labourlist.org/2025/01/wasp...
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So far today I’ve learnt:
Wes will abandon women’s health targets (but keep men’s)
The Children’s Commissioner, charged with protecting the rights of all children in England wants to lock u18s up for life.
The RCGP, RCPsych and BMA told the CSM not to recommend a permanent PB ban.
Wes will abandon women’s health targets (but keep men’s)
The Children’s Commissioner, charged with protecting the rights of all children in England wants to lock u18s up for life.
The RCGP, RCPsych and BMA told the CSM not to recommend a permanent PB ban.
January 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
So far today I’ve learnt:
Wes will abandon women’s health targets (but keep men’s)
The Children’s Commissioner, charged with protecting the rights of all children in England wants to lock u18s up for life.
The RCGP, RCPsych and BMA told the CSM not to recommend a permanent PB ban.
Wes will abandon women’s health targets (but keep men’s)
The Children’s Commissioner, charged with protecting the rights of all children in England wants to lock u18s up for life.
The RCGP, RCPsych and BMA told the CSM not to recommend a permanent PB ban.
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“All too often, leaving home does not end abuse, but it can result in women losing their job, children having to change schools, and families being moved away from health, mobility and social support, when their wish is to remain safely in their home.”
redbrickblog.co.uk/2025/01/vawg...
redbrickblog.co.uk/2025/01/vawg...
Survivors of Domestic Abuse need support to stay in their homes with protection from abuse – where that is their preferred option. - Red Brick
Margaret Williams, Women's Officer for Gosport CLP, writes on the pressing need to prevent survivors of domestic abuse from being forced into homelessness.
redbrickblog.co.uk
January 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
“All too often, leaving home does not end abuse, but it can result in women losing their job, children having to change schools, and families being moved away from health, mobility and social support, when their wish is to remain safely in their home.”
redbrickblog.co.uk/2025/01/vawg...
redbrickblog.co.uk/2025/01/vawg...