Sarah Goodwin
@mssarahgoodwin.bsky.social
Postgraduate student (University of Leeds): GIS Geography
Interests: GIS tools; Maps; Inequality; Education; Attitudes; Data Science; Culture and Archaeology.
Interests: GIS tools; Maps; Inequality; Education; Attitudes; Data Science; Culture and Archaeology.
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Look at everything that's been stolen from you since 2010 👇👇👇
UK billionaire wealth has more than doubled in the same time period from £250 billion to £620 billion ⤴️
The government must tax multi millionaires and GIVE US BACK our public services
youtube.com/watch?v=1XN49APTitw&feature=youtu.be
UK billionaire wealth has more than doubled in the same time period from £250 billion to £620 billion ⤴️
The government must tax multi millionaires and GIVE US BACK our public services
youtube.com/watch?v=1XN49APTitw&feature=youtu.be
The truth about what 14 years of CUTS looks like
YouTube video by We Own It
youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Look at everything that's been stolen from you since 2010 👇👇👇
UK billionaire wealth has more than doubled in the same time period from £250 billion to £620 billion ⤴️
The government must tax multi millionaires and GIVE US BACK our public services
youtube.com/watch?v=1XN49APTitw&feature=youtu.be
UK billionaire wealth has more than doubled in the same time period from £250 billion to £620 billion ⤴️
The government must tax multi millionaires and GIVE US BACK our public services
youtube.com/watch?v=1XN49APTitw&feature=youtu.be
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Great to see a really positive development in the UK’s social science data infrastructure.
Announcing Generation New Era: the first UK-wide birth cohort study in 25 years.
It will study 30,000 children born in 2026 across the four nations of the UK.
Watch out for upcoming opportunities for researchers and other stakeholders to engage with the study team via @clscohorts.bsky.social
It will study 30,000 children born in 2026 across the four nations of the UK.
Watch out for upcoming opportunities for researchers and other stakeholders to engage with the study team via @clscohorts.bsky.social
UKRI announces first UK-wide birth cohort study in 25 years
A ground-breaking UK-wide scientific study will help improve the lives of future generations by studying 30,000 children born in 2026.
www.ukri.org
September 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Great to see a really positive development in the UK’s social science data infrastructure.
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Finding a simple solution to complex issues, or blaming those who are disadvantaged for the situation they find themselves in…?
@dhnnjyn.bsky.social @dannydorling.bsky.social @samfr.bsky.social @richardjmurphy.bsky.social
@dhnnjyn.bsky.social @dannydorling.bsky.social @samfr.bsky.social @richardjmurphy.bsky.social
A think-tank finds that the rising attainment gap since 2019 among disadvantaged children can be entirely explained by increased absenteeism
England’s white working class falls further behind at exams
Blame rising absenteeism
econ.st
August 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Finding a simple solution to complex issues, or blaming those who are disadvantaged for the situation they find themselves in…?
@dhnnjyn.bsky.social @dannydorling.bsky.social @samfr.bsky.social @richardjmurphy.bsky.social
@dhnnjyn.bsky.social @dannydorling.bsky.social @samfr.bsky.social @richardjmurphy.bsky.social
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📊 #IFSSatStat: The poorest English students will be able to borrow 10.3% less in real-terms for their living costs than in 2020-21.
Since 2021 students living outside of London have received a real terms cut of £1,210 in maximum student loan entitlements per year.
Since 2021 students living outside of London have received a real terms cut of £1,210 in maximum student loan entitlements per year.
August 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
📊 #IFSSatStat: The poorest English students will be able to borrow 10.3% less in real-terms for their living costs than in 2020-21.
Since 2021 students living outside of London have received a real terms cut of £1,210 in maximum student loan entitlements per year.
Since 2021 students living outside of London have received a real terms cut of £1,210 in maximum student loan entitlements per year.
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School pupils in exam years are missing coursework, dropping subjects and facing disruption because of changes in their care placements amid a national crisis, according to new research buff.ly/su8jKZh
Care crisis forces thousands to move school in exam years
New study has found school pupils in exam years are missing coursework, dropping subjects and facing disruption because of changes in care placements
buff.ly
June 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
School pupils in exam years are missing coursework, dropping subjects and facing disruption because of changes in their care placements amid a national crisis, according to new research buff.ly/su8jKZh
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🚨 The USA performs poorly in all the graphs we've been posting on a weekly basis, but perhaps none of them demonstrates more clearly what a social failure that country has become than this week's graph 🔽 😢
📢 #INEQUALITY GRAPH OF THE WEEK (No.11)
❌ #Inequality > ⬆️status anxiety > ⬆️shame > ⬆️violence.
✅ Greater #equality eases status anxiety and shame as triggers for violence.
Source: Profs Wilkinson & Pickett and The Equality Trust ♥️.
For full details ➡️ equalitytrust.org.uk/evidence-bas...
❌ #Inequality > ⬆️status anxiety > ⬆️shame > ⬆️violence.
✅ Greater #equality eases status anxiety and shame as triggers for violence.
Source: Profs Wilkinson & Pickett and The Equality Trust ♥️.
For full details ➡️ equalitytrust.org.uk/evidence-bas...
June 28, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🚨 The USA performs poorly in all the graphs we've been posting on a weekly basis, but perhaps none of them demonstrates more clearly what a social failure that country has become than this week's graph 🔽 😢
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..the rise of nationalist and exclusionary rhetoric in British political discourse ... the quiet normalisation of racism and jingoism . ...challenge these narratives and defend a more inclusive, honest understanding of national identity
@publicsectorfocus.bsky.social
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@publicsectorfocus.bsky.social
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June 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
..the rise of nationalist and exclusionary rhetoric in British political discourse ... the quiet normalisation of racism and jingoism . ...challenge these narratives and defend a more inclusive, honest understanding of national identity
@publicsectorfocus.bsky.social
flickread.com/edition/html...
@publicsectorfocus.bsky.social
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The #CostOfLiving crisis grinds on for millions and is only set to get worse. Council tax is highly regressive and based on property valuations from the early 1990s. It should be converted into a progressive property tax instead. #TaxTheRich www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Council tax: Households owe billions ahead of bill rise
Figures show households are more than £8bn in arrears, as campaigners call for a change of approach.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The #CostOfLiving crisis grinds on for millions and is only set to get worse. Council tax is highly regressive and based on property valuations from the early 1990s. It should be converted into a progressive property tax instead. #TaxTheRich www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"Those who need this care the most cannot access it": nursery availability is lowest in England’s most deprived neighbourhoods, with private-equity-backed providers less likely to open in them, finds a new report led by @drantoniasimon.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social and funded by @jrf-uk.bsky.social
Private equity backed nurseries contribute to ‘care deserts’ in poorer areas
Nursery availability is lowest in England’s most deprived neighbourhoods, with private equity backed providers less likely to open in them, leading to concerns around choice and quality, finds a repor...
www.ucl.ac.uk
June 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
"Those who need this care the most cannot access it": nursery availability is lowest in England’s most deprived neighbourhoods, with private-equity-backed providers less likely to open in them, finds a new report led by @drantoniasimon.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social and funded by @jrf-uk.bsky.social
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Big fall in support for struggling families in England.
Family hubs and children’s centres down by a third since 2009. 2010/11 -2023/24: spending on centres cut by £1.4bn.
Child poverty levels up by more than 15%.
25% of children in England needed social care services.
Austerity blights futures.
Family hubs and children’s centres down by a third since 2009. 2010/11 -2023/24: spending on centres cut by £1.4bn.
Child poverty levels up by more than 15%.
25% of children in England needed social care services.
Austerity blights futures.
Big fall in support for struggling families in England, charity says
Exclusive: Barnardo’s says number of family hubs and children’s centres has plummeted – with ‘postcode lottery of support’
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Big fall in support for struggling families in England.
Family hubs and children’s centres down by a third since 2009. 2010/11 -2023/24: spending on centres cut by £1.4bn.
Child poverty levels up by more than 15%.
25% of children in England needed social care services.
Austerity blights futures.
Family hubs and children’s centres down by a third since 2009. 2010/11 -2023/24: spending on centres cut by £1.4bn.
Child poverty levels up by more than 15%.
25% of children in England needed social care services.
Austerity blights futures.
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Much of the Government's intention for cutting PIP and UC is to motivate people to find a job
But cutting social security can't 'incentivise' people into jobs that don't exist
New @jrf-uk.bsky.social analysis shows there are simply too few jobs for the Government's argument to hold
But cutting social security can't 'incentivise' people into jobs that don't exist
New @jrf-uk.bsky.social analysis shows there are simply too few jobs for the Government's argument to hold
June 24, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Much of the Government's intention for cutting PIP and UC is to motivate people to find a job
But cutting social security can't 'incentivise' people into jobs that don't exist
New @jrf-uk.bsky.social analysis shows there are simply too few jobs for the Government's argument to hold
But cutting social security can't 'incentivise' people into jobs that don't exist
New @jrf-uk.bsky.social analysis shows there are simply too few jobs for the Government's argument to hold
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OBR forecast UK household debt to hit £2,429bn in 2025.
Public debt shifted to households e.g. student debt.
Real wage cuts, higher living costs, more debt
Costs more to service private debt than public debt.
No govt focus on household debt.
Can't rebuild economy without redistribution.
Public debt shifted to households e.g. student debt.
Real wage cuts, higher living costs, more debt
Costs more to service private debt than public debt.
No govt focus on household debt.
Can't rebuild economy without redistribution.
June 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
OBR forecast UK household debt to hit £2,429bn in 2025.
Public debt shifted to households e.g. student debt.
Real wage cuts, higher living costs, more debt
Costs more to service private debt than public debt.
No govt focus on household debt.
Can't rebuild economy without redistribution.
Public debt shifted to households e.g. student debt.
Real wage cuts, higher living costs, more debt
Costs more to service private debt than public debt.
No govt focus on household debt.
Can't rebuild economy without redistribution.
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Councils rely on Environmental Health Officers to ensure rented homes are safe – but austerity has created massive inequality between councils with the resources to enforce standards and those without. The result: tenants can do nothing about mouldy, unheated, or unsafe homes.
June 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Councils rely on Environmental Health Officers to ensure rented homes are safe – but austerity has created massive inequality between councils with the resources to enforce standards and those without. The result: tenants can do nothing about mouldy, unheated, or unsafe homes.
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A timely share of this paper with @wendyrussell.bsky.social by @tibg.bsky.social on the eve of #InternationalDayofPlay.
Wendy and I use the work of Donald Winnicott to explore neighbourhood spaces of play as spaces of care, arguing for their importance in the pandemic and beyond.
Wendy and I use the work of Donald Winnicott to explore neighbourhood spaces of play as spaces of care, arguing for their importance in the pandemic and beyond.
#OpenAccess in Transactions:
'The place where we live: Children, families, play, neighbourhoods and spaces of care during and after the pandemic' by @alisonstenning.bsky.social & @wendyrussell.bsky.social
This paper explores the lockdown experiences of children & families.
doi.org/10.1111/tran...
'The place where we live: Children, families, play, neighbourhoods and spaces of care during and after the pandemic' by @alisonstenning.bsky.social & @wendyrussell.bsky.social
This paper explores the lockdown experiences of children & families.
doi.org/10.1111/tran...
Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers | RGS Journal | Wiley Online Library
In this paper, we explore what the experiences of some children and families in their neighbourhoods during the first UK COVID-19 lockdown can tell us about the value and importance of neighbourhood ...
doi.org
June 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
A timely share of this paper with @wendyrussell.bsky.social by @tibg.bsky.social on the eve of #InternationalDayofPlay.
Wendy and I use the work of Donald Winnicott to explore neighbourhood spaces of play as spaces of care, arguing for their importance in the pandemic and beyond.
Wendy and I use the work of Donald Winnicott to explore neighbourhood spaces of play as spaces of care, arguing for their importance in the pandemic and beyond.
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Brilliant from @annpettifor.bsky.social
“investment in social housing is not a cost, but a strategic choice that strengthens public finances over time. Failing to act now will only compound the problem for families, councils & the wider economy” @sheltercharity.bsky.social 👇
“investment in social housing is not a cost, but a strategic choice that strengthens public finances over time. Failing to act now will only compound the problem for families, councils & the wider economy” @sheltercharity.bsky.social 👇
Social housing are assets - which added to the government's balance sheet will reduce public debt throughout their lifespan. england.shelter.org.uk/what_we_do/u...
Ann Pettifor: the Treasury's fiscal orthodoxy is fuelling the housing emergency - Shelter England
Leading economist Ann Pettifor explains why major government investment is needed to address the housing emergency ahead of the Spending Review on 11 June.
england.shelter.org.uk
June 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Brilliant from @annpettifor.bsky.social
“investment in social housing is not a cost, but a strategic choice that strengthens public finances over time. Failing to act now will only compound the problem for families, councils & the wider economy” @sheltercharity.bsky.social 👇
“investment in social housing is not a cost, but a strategic choice that strengthens public finances over time. Failing to act now will only compound the problem for families, councils & the wider economy” @sheltercharity.bsky.social 👇
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Super useful from @lukesibieta.bsky.social on school funding choices.
Protecting the total core schools budget means real-terms spending per pupil will rise by around 3%.
We don't know anything on colleges yet - reminder that real-terms per-pupil protection there needs an extra £300m in today's £.
Protecting the total core schools budget means real-terms spending per pupil will rise by around 3%.
We don't know anything on colleges yet - reminder that real-terms per-pupil protection there needs an extra £300m in today's £.
What does £4.5 billion extra for schools in England mean?
My guess is that this is a real-terms freeze in the core schools budget plus some extra money for free school meals
This thread explains why 🧵[1/6]
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
@theifs.bsky.social @nuffieldfoundation.org
My guess is that this is a real-terms freeze in the core schools budget plus some extra money for free school meals
This thread explains why 🧵[1/6]
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
@theifs.bsky.social @nuffieldfoundation.org
Surprise extra £4.5bn for schools as Reeves goes to wire ...
More money for SEND reforms and teachers’ pay while health and defence are big winners in spending review
observer.co.uk
June 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Super useful from @lukesibieta.bsky.social on school funding choices.
Protecting the total core schools budget means real-terms spending per pupil will rise by around 3%.
We don't know anything on colleges yet - reminder that real-terms per-pupil protection there needs an extra £300m in today's £.
Protecting the total core schools budget means real-terms spending per pupil will rise by around 3%.
We don't know anything on colleges yet - reminder that real-terms per-pupil protection there needs an extra £300m in today's £.
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Children in the most deprived areas of England less likely to achieve good developmental goals by the age of five, says Unicef.
Poverty, austerity, real wage/benefit cuts, profiteering, regressive taxes take toll.
Futures blighted by political choices in one of the wealthiest countries.
Poverty, austerity, real wage/benefit cuts, profiteering, regressive taxes take toll.
Futures blighted by political choices in one of the wealthiest countries.
Children in England’s most deprived areas ‘less likely to achieve development goals by age five’
Unicef UK found they were over twice as far from the target of 75% of pre-schoolers reaching ‘good level of development’
www.theguardian.com
June 9, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Children in the most deprived areas of England less likely to achieve good developmental goals by the age of five, says Unicef.
Poverty, austerity, real wage/benefit cuts, profiteering, regressive taxes take toll.
Futures blighted by political choices in one of the wealthiest countries.
Poverty, austerity, real wage/benefit cuts, profiteering, regressive taxes take toll.
Futures blighted by political choices in one of the wealthiest countries.
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Why play matters, and how it can help to foster the many skills that will be required in the C21st….
@dhnnjyn.bsky.social @dannydorling.bsky.social
theconversation.com/children-nee...
@dhnnjyn.bsky.social @dannydorling.bsky.social
theconversation.com/children-nee...
Children need the freedom to play on driveways and streets again – here’s how to make it happen
Finding ways to encourage children to play in places such as driveways, courtyards and on their streets can help with their independence in the outdoors.
theconversation.com
June 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Why play matters, and how it can help to foster the many skills that will be required in the C21st….
@dhnnjyn.bsky.social @dannydorling.bsky.social
theconversation.com/children-nee...
@dhnnjyn.bsky.social @dannydorling.bsky.social
theconversation.com/children-nee...
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US climate scientists need all the help they can get. Including from foul-mouthed comedians! 🤡😱😱
Watch Emmy Award-Winning David Cross team up with Prof Michael Oppenheimer in the US launch of the hit series "Climate Science Translated".
#climate #arresteddevelopment #climatescience
Watch Emmy Award-Winning David Cross team up with Prof Michael Oppenheimer in the US launch of the hit series "Climate Science Translated".
#climate #arresteddevelopment #climatescience
June 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM
US climate scientists need all the help they can get. Including from foul-mouthed comedians! 🤡😱😱
Watch Emmy Award-Winning David Cross team up with Prof Michael Oppenheimer in the US launch of the hit series "Climate Science Translated".
#climate #arresteddevelopment #climatescience
Watch Emmy Award-Winning David Cross team up with Prof Michael Oppenheimer in the US launch of the hit series "Climate Science Translated".
#climate #arresteddevelopment #climatescience
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Since 2020 the UK's 20 biggest energy companies made operating profit of £514,038,259,000.
Profiteering pushes millions into poverty.
Hikes govt's energy bill, pushes up taxes.
It makes steel, shipbuilding, engineering and other energy intensive industries difficult.
OFGEM doesn't protect people
Profiteering pushes millions into poverty.
Hikes govt's energy bill, pushes up taxes.
It makes steel, shipbuilding, engineering and other energy intensive industries difficult.
OFGEM doesn't protect people
Energy firm profits tracker
Researchers have tracked the declared energy firm profits of the 20 organisations the End Fuel Poverty Coalition is most asked to comment on.
www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk
June 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Since 2020 the UK's 20 biggest energy companies made operating profit of £514,038,259,000.
Profiteering pushes millions into poverty.
Hikes govt's energy bill, pushes up taxes.
It makes steel, shipbuilding, engineering and other energy intensive industries difficult.
OFGEM doesn't protect people
Profiteering pushes millions into poverty.
Hikes govt's energy bill, pushes up taxes.
It makes steel, shipbuilding, engineering and other energy intensive industries difficult.
OFGEM doesn't protect people
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📢 Please share widely... 🔽.
www.youtube.com/shorts/9ydwK...
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Stealing services isn't fair - why not tax a billionaire?
YouTube video by We Own It
www.youtube.com
March 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
📢 Please share widely... 🔽.
www.youtube.com/shorts/9ydwK...
www.youtube.com/shorts/9ydwK...
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For 2,500 years, women have been fighting for their place in our democracies. Ahead of International Women's Day, we trace the slow path towards equality.
March 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM
For 2,500 years, women have been fighting for their place in our democracies. Ahead of International Women's Day, we trace the slow path towards equality.
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Names and faces of people who died crossing the Channel in deadliest year on record
Harrowing piece by colleague @daveburke12.bsky.social
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Harrowing piece by colleague @daveburke12.bsky.social
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Names and faces of people who died in Channel during deadliest year on record
Heartbreaking photos show men, women and children who died this year trying to reach the UK in small boats as MPs are urged to reflect on the tragedies and stop it happening again
www.mirror.co.uk
January 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Names and faces of people who died crossing the Channel in deadliest year on record
Harrowing piece by colleague @daveburke12.bsky.social
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Harrowing piece by colleague @daveburke12.bsky.social
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Unexplained heat wave hotspots are popping up across the globe https://geographical.co.uk/news/unexplained-heat-wave-hotspots-are-popping-up-across-the-globe
Unexplained heat wave hotspots are popping up across the globe
So-called heat wave ‘hotspots’ are on the rise across the world and are having deadly impacts on our population
geographical.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Unexplained heat wave hotspots are popping up across the globe https://geographical.co.uk/news/unexplained-heat-wave-hotspots-are-popping-up-across-the-globe
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How a global universal income could help poverty & the planet https://geographical.co.uk/culture/how-a-global-universal-income-could-help-poverty-the-planet
How a global universal income could help poverty & the planet
Campaigns and Operations Director at Equal Right Patrick Brown on how a global universal income could be help extreme poverty
geographical.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 10:53 AM
How a global universal income could help poverty & the planet https://geographical.co.uk/culture/how-a-global-universal-income-could-help-poverty-the-planet