Mark Heffernan
@markheff.bsky.social
Head of Policy & Influencing @impurbanhealth.bsky.social
Views, such as they are, my own
Views, such as they are, my own
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People with long-term health conditions are often forced into low-paid, precarious work - if they're able to work at all. So how can we best support them with the added harm of debt?
October 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
People with long-term health conditions are often forced into low-paid, precarious work - if they're able to work at all. So how can we best support them with the added harm of debt?
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Shot, chaser
Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men
Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men
September 14, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Shot, chaser
Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men
Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men
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90% of people in Britain live in areas where the air breaches international air quality guidelines.
We need clear, funded plans to achieve WHO’s air quality standards, outlining the role & relevant support for local public health authorities.
Find out more about what we say ➡️ bit.ly/3PF0db2
We need clear, funded plans to achieve WHO’s air quality standards, outlining the role & relevant support for local public health authorities.
Find out more about what we say ➡️ bit.ly/3PF0db2
August 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
90% of people in Britain live in areas where the air breaches international air quality guidelines.
We need clear, funded plans to achieve WHO’s air quality standards, outlining the role & relevant support for local public health authorities.
Find out more about what we say ➡️ bit.ly/3PF0db2
We need clear, funded plans to achieve WHO’s air quality standards, outlining the role & relevant support for local public health authorities.
Find out more about what we say ➡️ bit.ly/3PF0db2
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🎶 Three-ee years of hurt / Never stopped me dreaming
July 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
🎶 Three-ee years of hurt / Never stopped me dreaming
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motorists will *never* notice cuts to fuel duty (which they permanently be convinced is too high, and in fact actually purposefully being set to victimise them), but the state will bleed itself dry for their discount that doesn't touch the sides, in a way they never would for public transport users
Fuel duty has effectively been cut by 40% in real terms since 2011
Yet some 46% of voters still say petrol is “unaffordable”, according to More In Common. When asked about Rachel Reeves’ recent cut to fuel duty, less than half of voters were even aware it had happened!
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Yet some 46% of voters still say petrol is “unaffordable”, according to More In Common. When asked about Rachel Reeves’ recent cut to fuel duty, less than half of voters were even aware it had happened!
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June 16, 2025 at 8:04 AM
motorists will *never* notice cuts to fuel duty (which they permanently be convinced is too high, and in fact actually purposefully being set to victimise them), but the state will bleed itself dry for their discount that doesn't touch the sides, in a way they never would for public transport users
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🚨Fantastic news! The Govt is expanding free school meals to families on Universal Credit, a vital investment in children's long-term health.
But there are more ways the Govt can now build on these foundations for a healthier society 🧵👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But there are more ways the Govt can now build on these foundations for a healthier society 🧵👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bus fares to jobs: Seven ways the Spending Review affects you
Spending limits for government departments are being outlined by the chancellor. This is how it affects you.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
🚨Fantastic news! The Govt is expanding free school meals to families on Universal Credit, a vital investment in children's long-term health.
But there are more ways the Govt can now build on these foundations for a healthier society 🧵👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But there are more ways the Govt can now build on these foundations for a healthier society 🧵👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🤝| NEW REPORT: The government has an opportunity to turn the tide on child poverty. Our joint roadmap with @changingrealities.bsky.social & @cpaguk.bsky.social sets out what a serious strategy must include. Shaped by lived experience, grounded in policy evidence.
www.ippr.org/articles/get... (1/3)
www.ippr.org/articles/get... (1/3)
Getting the child poverty strategy we need: A co-produced agenda for change | IPPR
Any credible child poverty strategy must act directly to put more money into parents’ pockets. This starts with the removal of the two-child limit and bene
www.ippr.org
June 4, 2025 at 9:49 AM
🤝| NEW REPORT: The government has an opportunity to turn the tide on child poverty. Our joint roadmap with @changingrealities.bsky.social & @cpaguk.bsky.social sets out what a serious strategy must include. Shaped by lived experience, grounded in policy evidence.
www.ippr.org/articles/get... (1/3)
www.ippr.org/articles/get... (1/3)
Endlessly kicking the can down the road on effective, popular and straightforward regulations does not the healthiest generation of children ever build
www.ft.com/content/a4a5...
www.ft.com/content/a4a5...
Ministers to delay UK junk food advertising ban until next year
Marketing of unhealthy products to be barred before 9pm on TV but branded advertising using company names will be allowed
www.ft.com
May 22, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Endlessly kicking the can down the road on effective, popular and straightforward regulations does not the healthiest generation of children ever build
www.ft.com/content/a4a5...
www.ft.com/content/a4a5...
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🆕 @ippr.bsky.social report ‘Fixing the Foundations’ sets out the case for Govt to invest in children’s health – and how this can deliver both short and long-term benefits.
🔎 Head of Policy and Influencing Natasha Feiner unpacks the highlights
🔎 Head of Policy and Influencing Natasha Feiner unpacks the highlights
May 22, 2025 at 8:14 AM
🆕 @ippr.bsky.social report ‘Fixing the Foundations’ sets out the case for Govt to invest in children’s health – and how this can deliver both short and long-term benefits.
🔎 Head of Policy and Influencing Natasha Feiner unpacks the highlights
🔎 Head of Policy and Influencing Natasha Feiner unpacks the highlights
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New research provides conclusive proof that 20mph in London is saving lives 🚶🚲🚌🚗
14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:
❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt.
14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:
❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt.
May 21, 2025 at 9:23 AM
New research provides conclusive proof that 20mph in London is saving lives 🚶🚲🚌🚗
14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:
❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt.
14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:
❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt.
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This is how "This side says X, but the other side says Y" balance ends up distorting journalism. Instead of being based on the journalist's own independent, impartial analysis this question really just ventriloquises a partisan opposition stance and gives the impression the BBC fully agrees with it.
Chris Mason to Keir Starmer: "Isn't the truth that you've sold out British fishermen..."
May 19, 2025 at 12:10 PM
This is how "This side says X, but the other side says Y" balance ends up distorting journalism. Instead of being based on the journalist's own independent, impartial analysis this question really just ventriloquises a partisan opposition stance and gives the impression the BBC fully agrees with it.
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We're delighted to see our partners, Agnes Agyepong and the Ella Roberta Foundation, contribute to @runnymedetrust.bsky.social 's new report.
Air pollution affects us all, but disproportionately affects racialised communities.
www.runnymedetrust.org/publications...
Air pollution affects us all, but disproportionately affects racialised communities.
www.runnymedetrust.org/publications...
A vision for climate justice: a report from the APPG on Race and Community
A report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Race and Community, investigating the relationship between the climate emergency and systemic racism
www.runnymedetrust.org
May 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We're delighted to see our partners, Agnes Agyepong and the Ella Roberta Foundation, contribute to @runnymedetrust.bsky.social 's new report.
Air pollution affects us all, but disproportionately affects racialised communities.
www.runnymedetrust.org/publications...
Air pollution affects us all, but disproportionately affects racialised communities.
www.runnymedetrust.org/publications...
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🔦 ICYMI - @bmj.com excellent new investigation shines a light on lobbying tactics used by the food and drink industry against council efforts to restrict unhealthy outdoor advertising.
🆕 A new investigation by @bmj.com reveals how extensive industry lobbying and strategies of ‘Deny, Dilute, Delay’ are thwarting council efforts to protect public spaces against unhealthy food ads.
📰Read more below
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
📰Read more below
www.bmj.com/content/389/...
Bans on junk food advertising in outdoor spaces derailed by industry lobbying
Councils trying to bring in policies to protect the public from unhealthy food adverts face a “tobacco playbook” of tactics to stymie their plans, such as financial warnings and claims advertisers “ca...
www.bmj.com
May 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM
🔦 ICYMI - @bmj.com excellent new investigation shines a light on lobbying tactics used by the food and drink industry against council efforts to restrict unhealthy outdoor advertising.
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👏Brilliant to see Campaign highlighting @biteback2030.bsky.social's new billboard takeover. Activists are demanding a #CommercialBreak for kids from outdoor junk food advertising 👇
www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/yout...
www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/yout...
Youth activists launch anti-HFSS outdoor campaign
Campaign calls on government to bring in tighter regulation on OOH ads.
www.campaignlive.co.uk
April 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
👏Brilliant to see Campaign highlighting @biteback2030.bsky.social's new billboard takeover. Activists are demanding a #CommercialBreak for kids from outdoor junk food advertising 👇
www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/yout...
www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/yout...
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🤩 Yesterday we gathered for a fantastic event with @biteback2030.bsky.social to celebrate the launch of new research on junk food advertising and a billboard takeover in Lambeth and Southwark demanding a #CommercialBreak for kids.
April 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🤩 Yesterday we gathered for a fantastic event with @biteback2030.bsky.social to celebrate the launch of new research on junk food advertising and a billboard takeover in Lambeth and Southwark demanding a #CommercialBreak for kids.
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With Bite Back, we've bought 365 ad spaces across Lambeth and Southwark so the junk food giants couldn't #CommercialBreak 🚫
📖 Why? Because research by Bite Back & University of Liverpool found children in the most deprived areas are being swamped with fast food ads 6x more often than in other areas
📖 Why? Because research by Bite Back & University of Liverpool found children in the most deprived areas are being swamped with fast food ads 6x more often than in other areas
Billboard campaign bites back against junk food advertising
New research conducted by Bite Back, the University of Liverpool and Impact on Urban Health, has uncovered the widespread presence of junk food advertising in the UK’s most deprived communities. …
londonnewsonline.co.uk
April 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
With Bite Back, we've bought 365 ad spaces across Lambeth and Southwark so the junk food giants couldn't #CommercialBreak 🚫
📖 Why? Because research by Bite Back & University of Liverpool found children in the most deprived areas are being swamped with fast food ads 6x more often than in other areas
📖 Why? Because research by Bite Back & University of Liverpool found children in the most deprived areas are being swamped with fast food ads 6x more often than in other areas
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So best to declare that someone shouldn't serve the appropriate sentence for the criminal offence they've been found by due legal process to have committed, then - just in case they and their supporters kick off. Tommy Robinson will be thrilled. Well done @thetimes.com!
April 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM
So best to declare that someone shouldn't serve the appropriate sentence for the criminal offence they've been found by due legal process to have committed, then - just in case they and their supporters kick off. Tommy Robinson will be thrilled. Well done @thetimes.com!
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A government so preoccupied with why it won that it hasn't thought at all about why Sunak lost:
Reeves will not raise taxes in Spring Statement, say officials
Chancellor will rely on a spending squeeze to try to ensure she complies with her fiscal rules
www.ft.com
March 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
A government so preoccupied with why it won that it hasn't thought at all about why Sunak lost:
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Apropos of nobody in particular, I think people who make a living as political commentators should be subjected to a public 5 yearly review of their predictions.
February 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Apropos of nobody in particular, I think people who make a living as political commentators should be subjected to a public 5 yearly review of their predictions.
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It is a real mark of Britain's decline that our Elon Musk is this pillock.
NEW: BrewDog founder James Watt has set up an unofficial, Elon Musk-style government watchdog.
He says it will look to cut 'badly spent tax money'
He says it will look to cut 'badly spent tax money'
BrewDog founder launches unofficial Elon Musk-style watchdog to take on UK Government
BREWDOG founder James Watt has launched an unofficial government watchdog which he has styled after Elon Musk’s programme in the US ...
www.thenational.scot
February 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It is a real mark of Britain's decline that our Elon Musk is this pillock.
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Great to see our Comms Manager, @patrickjalee.bsky.social, writing for Greenfleet about how Govt can support businesses to shift toward a low carbon, low pollution economy:
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Driving the Switch to Cleaner Fleets
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February 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Great to see our Comms Manager, @patrickjalee.bsky.social, writing for Greenfleet about how Govt can support businesses to shift toward a low carbon, low pollution economy:
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