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Welcome to Britain’s new benefits lie: disabled people are driving BMWs and Mercedes on the taxpayer’s dime.
My column on Motability and the truth behind the headlines and social media myths. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My column on Motability and the truth behind the headlines and social media myths. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Disabled people driving luxury cars on your dime? Just the latest rightwing lie peddled by Labour | Frances Ryan
Starmer’s ailing government is happy to pursue ideas like cutting Motability, but all ministers will do is damage lives and themselves, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Welcome to Britain’s new benefits lie: disabled people are driving BMWs and Mercedes on the taxpayer’s dime.
My column on Motability and the truth behind the headlines and social media myths. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My column on Motability and the truth behind the headlines and social media myths. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Disability can subject people to financial dependency on their partners. This puts people in vulnerable and potentially harmful positions and must be stopped.
Please sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Do not include partner's income in calculation of disabled people's UC claims
We want the government to completely remove the policy that stops disabled people who are living with/married to their partners from receiving their out-of-work benefits. The claimant's income must no...
petition.parliament.uk
December 8, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Disability can subject people to financial dependency on their partners. This puts people in vulnerable and potentially harmful positions and must be stopped.
Please sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Read this twice.
“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...
“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Read this twice.
“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...
“Our findings redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise.”
www.sciencedirect.com:5037/science/arti...
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Girls have the right to things of their own? Says woman who encourages lawfare to take away their voice and right to decide what they do with those things.
The "right to say no", this got taken away by you, after they said 'yes' to inclusion. The only one interfering with girls is her here.
The "right to say no", this got taken away by you, after they said 'yes' to inclusion. The only one interfering with girls is her here.
December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Girls have the right to things of their own? Says woman who encourages lawfare to take away their voice and right to decide what they do with those things.
The "right to say no", this got taken away by you, after they said 'yes' to inclusion. The only one interfering with girls is her here.
The "right to say no", this got taken away by you, after they said 'yes' to inclusion. The only one interfering with girls is her here.
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The only idiots who think ADHD is being overdiagnosed, are people who have not had to deal with the ridiculous fucking waiting lists, hoop jumping, gaslighting and failure to then treat ADHD that is currently offered by the NHS
I WAS 40 WHEN I WAS DIAGNOSED. I still dont have access to meds
I WAS 40 WHEN I WAS DIAGNOSED. I still dont have access to meds
December 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The only idiots who think ADHD is being overdiagnosed, are people who have not had to deal with the ridiculous fucking waiting lists, hoop jumping, gaslighting and failure to then treat ADHD that is currently offered by the NHS
I WAS 40 WHEN I WAS DIAGNOSED. I still dont have access to meds
I WAS 40 WHEN I WAS DIAGNOSED. I still dont have access to meds
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Commissioner @hadjalahbib opens the Conference calling on everyone to participate in the public consultation for the #DisabilityRights Strategy.
"During my mandate, accessibility, independent living and employment will continue to be top priorities"
"During my mandate, accessibility, independent living and employment will continue to be top priorities"
December 4, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Commissioner @hadjalahbib opens the Conference calling on everyone to participate in the public consultation for the #DisabilityRights Strategy.
"During my mandate, accessibility, independent living and employment will continue to be top priorities"
"During my mandate, accessibility, independent living and employment will continue to be top priorities"
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If you’re a Guide Leader you can join this public Facebook group, created to push back against the trans-exclusionary policy they’ve just adopted…
👉 www.facebook.com/share/g/16i8...
👉 www.facebook.com/share/g/16i8...
December 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
If you’re a Guide Leader you can join this public Facebook group, created to push back against the trans-exclusionary policy they’ve just adopted…
👉 www.facebook.com/share/g/16i8...
👉 www.facebook.com/share/g/16i8...
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🦉Night Owl volunteers! We need you in our hotels!
Some nights, you'll be ensuring that guests can get some peace, other nights you might offering a friendly ear to someone who just can't sleep.
Find out more & sign up (search for Hotel Assistant under Role) https://bit.ly/49VvXnW
Some nights, you'll be ensuring that guests can get some peace, other nights you might offering a friendly ear to someone who just can't sleep.
Find out more & sign up (search for Hotel Assistant under Role) https://bit.ly/49VvXnW
December 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🦉Night Owl volunteers! We need you in our hotels!
Some nights, you'll be ensuring that guests can get some peace, other nights you might offering a friendly ear to someone who just can't sleep.
Find out more & sign up (search for Hotel Assistant under Role) https://bit.ly/49VvXnW
Some nights, you'll be ensuring that guests can get some peace, other nights you might offering a friendly ear to someone who just can't sleep.
Find out more & sign up (search for Hotel Assistant under Role) https://bit.ly/49VvXnW
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The Cass Review is the worst kind of pseudoscience & has at least 13 peer-reviewed critiques of it (all ignored by mainstream media).
Streeting now wants a Cass Review for Autism, ADHD, etc.
I have characterised these as “contrived authority” strategies (referring to the work of Max Weber)
1/2
Streeting now wants a Cass Review for Autism, ADHD, etc.
I have characterised these as “contrived authority” strategies (referring to the work of Max Weber)
1/2
Considering Streeting's well stated belief autism, ADHD etc, along with mental health issues, are "overdiagnosed", I won't hold my breath for this doing anything other than being used to cut support, along with opportunities for diagnosis, for people who need it. #r4today
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis
The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS.
www.bbc.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:55 AM
The Cass Review is the worst kind of pseudoscience & has at least 13 peer-reviewed critiques of it (all ignored by mainstream media).
Streeting now wants a Cass Review for Autism, ADHD, etc.
I have characterised these as “contrived authority” strategies (referring to the work of Max Weber)
1/2
Streeting now wants a Cass Review for Autism, ADHD, etc.
I have characterised these as “contrived authority” strategies (referring to the work of Max Weber)
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Ashley James, celebrity star of Good Morning has resigned from Girl Guides in response to their exclusion of trans girls.
December 4, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Ashley James, celebrity star of Good Morning has resigned from Girl Guides in response to their exclusion of trans girls.
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I was one of my local Scouts first intake of girls. It was the 90’s. I can’t believe (well, actually I can) how far backwards anti-trans obsessives want to take us.
December 4, 2025 at 5:51 AM
I was one of my local Scouts first intake of girls. It was the 90’s. I can’t believe (well, actually I can) how far backwards anti-trans obsessives want to take us.
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Migrants, trans and non-binary individuals, disabled individuals, and now neurodivergent individuals. Does Labour have a check list of which already marginalised and vulnerable groups they will go after on any particular day?
December 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Migrants, trans and non-binary individuals, disabled individuals, and now neurodivergent individuals. Does Labour have a check list of which already marginalised and vulnerable groups they will go after on any particular day?
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The #EDPD2025 is starting.
Join us for:
- #DisabilityRights Strategy
- Inclusive #EUBudget
Tomorrow:
- #AccessCity Awards
- Preparedness
Follow online: webcast.ec.europa.eu/the-european...
Join us for:
- #DisabilityRights Strategy
- Inclusive #EUBudget
Tomorrow:
- #AccessCity Awards
- Preparedness
Follow online: webcast.ec.europa.eu/the-european...
December 4, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The #EDPD2025 is starting.
Join us for:
- #DisabilityRights Strategy
- Inclusive #EUBudget
Tomorrow:
- #AccessCity Awards
- Preparedness
Follow online: webcast.ec.europa.eu/the-european...
Join us for:
- #DisabilityRights Strategy
- Inclusive #EUBudget
Tomorrow:
- #AccessCity Awards
- Preparedness
Follow online: webcast.ec.europa.eu/the-european...
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Wes Streeting accuses welfare state disabilty benefits of 'trapping people, not just in poverty, but out of work.' But where is the recognition that disability benefits are often what makes it possible for people with higher living and transport costs to work?
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Wes Streeting orders review of mental health diagnoses as benefit claims soar
Health secretary has asked experts to investigate whether normal feelings have become ‘over-pathologised’
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Wes Streeting accuses welfare state disabilty benefits of 'trapping people, not just in poverty, but out of work.' But where is the recognition that disability benefits are often what makes it possible for people with higher living and transport costs to work?
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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The business of the British press is recruiting nuclear-powered wingnut crackpots to help kick fuck out of people the press despise and want to harm, part 439,528
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The business of the British press is recruiting nuclear-powered wingnut crackpots to help kick fuck out of people the press despise and want to harm, part 439,528
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I note that the Women's Institute have disabled commentary every way they can think of, on their BlueSky account. But their website statement more or less says, "We support Trans women, honest guv, we had no choice - they can't be members any more" except the Supreme Court told them no such thing.
December 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I note that the Women's Institute have disabled commentary every way they can think of, on their BlueSky account. But their website statement more or less says, "We support Trans women, honest guv, we had no choice - they can't be members any more" except the Supreme Court told them no such thing.
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Wes doesn’t think it’s a problem that the 2 practices highlighted as examples of GP Online access would likely breach of the new GP contract.
They are also examples of the very safety requested by the BMA in terms of using online forms.
They are also examples of the very safety requested by the BMA in terms of using online forms.
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Wes doesn’t think it’s a problem that the 2 practices highlighted as examples of GP Online access would likely breach of the new GP contract.
They are also examples of the very safety requested by the BMA in terms of using online forms.
They are also examples of the very safety requested by the BMA in terms of using online forms.
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A brilliant podcast with world renowned primary researchers and endocrinologist’s.
They crucify the CASS non peer reviewed essay.
open.spotify.com/episode/4OeW...
They crucify the CASS non peer reviewed essay.
open.spotify.com/episode/4OeW...
Spotify – Web Player
open.spotify.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:42 AM
A brilliant podcast with world renowned primary researchers and endocrinologist’s.
They crucify the CASS non peer reviewed essay.
open.spotify.com/episode/4OeW...
They crucify the CASS non peer reviewed essay.
open.spotify.com/episode/4OeW...
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Almost at 700 - let's make it happen today. The situation @northumbriauni.bsky.social is critical. You can make the difference: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/no...
Northumbria Pay and Pension Petition: Stop the Steal!
If Northumbria does this, other universities will too.
These cuts will harm thousands of people, their students, families, and their local communities now and into the future.
www.megaphone.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Almost at 700 - let's make it happen today. The situation @northumbriauni.bsky.social is critical. You can make the difference: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/no...
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🔴 BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access to 10+ Labour MPs and minister
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
Brand new investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access into heart of Labour government
Ex-Tory MP facilitated meetings with 10+ Labour MPs and met ministers in “cash-for-access operation”
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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This Giving Tuesday, consider a tax-deductible donation to support TNN (and get a lovely gift).
Our reporting is in-depth, hard-hitting and unrepentantly radical.
Every dollar goes towards keeping trans journalists out of poverty and informing the public about what our communities are facing.
Our reporting is in-depth, hard-hitting and unrepentantly radical.
Every dollar goes towards keeping trans journalists out of poverty and informing the public about what our communities are facing.
This Giving Tuesday, consider a tax-deductible donation in support of trans journalism.
TNN’s reporting is in-depth, hard-hitting and unrepentantly radical. Every dollar goes towards keeping trans journalists out of poverty and informing the public about what our communities are facing. ...
transnewsnetwork.networkforgood.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
This Giving Tuesday, consider a tax-deductible donation to support TNN (and get a lovely gift).
Our reporting is in-depth, hard-hitting and unrepentantly radical.
Every dollar goes towards keeping trans journalists out of poverty and informing the public about what our communities are facing.
Our reporting is in-depth, hard-hitting and unrepentantly radical.
Every dollar goes towards keeping trans journalists out of poverty and informing the public about what our communities are facing.
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Unspoken but implied answer: "It helps girls by reinforcing the definition of girls and boys that align with my personal beliefs, regardless of how those involved might feel about who is a girl and who is a boy."
But what if the "thing of their own" is a friendship with a girl in Guides who happens to be trans?
I honestly think Rowling has lost touch with how real people's lives actually work.
And, also, Rowling's movement is gearing up to get girls kicked out of Scouts, so this "answer" is horseshit.
I honestly think Rowling has lost touch with how real people's lives actually work.
And, also, Rowling's movement is gearing up to get girls kicked out of Scouts, so this "answer" is horseshit.
December 4, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Unspoken but implied answer: "It helps girls by reinforcing the definition of girls and boys that align with my personal beliefs, regardless of how those involved might feel about who is a girl and who is a boy."
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Important THREAD. The legal issues that the SC misjudgment combined with well-funded anti-trans hate groups are complex. @jessothomson.co.uk knows what they are doing and is fighting this in the only way that is likely to be productive.
December 4, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Important THREAD. The legal issues that the SC misjudgment combined with well-funded anti-trans hate groups are complex. @jessothomson.co.uk knows what they are doing and is fighting this in the only way that is likely to be productive.
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No, you can’t tell who is “genuinely disabled” just by looking at them or seeing them sporadically.
And if you use the term “genuinely disabled” in an attempt to segregate disabled people… please just fuck off, because you clearly don’t care about us
And if you use the term “genuinely disabled” in an attempt to segregate disabled people… please just fuck off, because you clearly don’t care about us
December 3, 2025 at 7:58 AM
No, you can’t tell who is “genuinely disabled” just by looking at them or seeing them sporadically.
And if you use the term “genuinely disabled” in an attempt to segregate disabled people… please just fuck off, because you clearly don’t care about us
And if you use the term “genuinely disabled” in an attempt to segregate disabled people… please just fuck off, because you clearly don’t care about us
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Please consider signing and sharing this 😊🏳️⚧️
Standing Together also includes trans and LGBT people. The far right uses the same dehumanising language and ‘divide and conquer’ playbook.
Don’t let trans people be left out in the cold!
👉 notinourname.org.uk/petition/not...
Don’t let trans people be left out in the cold!
👉 notinourname.org.uk/petition/not...
December 3, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Please consider signing and sharing this 😊🏳️⚧️