The Bill passes with big changes. We applaud the power of disabled people, MPs, and community organisations like @TrussellUK food banks whoβve stood up for future of disabled people.
Theyβve achieved major improvements incl incl. last minute scrapping of 4 point rule. 1/3
01.07.2025 18:53 β π 29 π 4 π¬ 1 π 1
New vlogπ1/4 children aged 0-4 face hunger & hardship - that has to change.
Slashing benefits for short term savings will just drive β¬οΈhunger, poverty & debt.
Hereβs what @trusselluk.bsky.social says the Child Poverty Strategy should do instead:
www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-res...
21.02.2025 08:53 β π 6 π 6 π¬ 0 π 0
β Food banks shouldn't need to exist.
βοΈ We should all be able to afford the essentials we need to survive and live with dignity.
Repost if you agree!
03.02.2025 09:24 β π 31 π 29 π¬ 0 π 1
A fitting first post as Aamirah is an organiser supported by the amazing Organising & Local Mobilisation team at Trussell (and you might even spot me in the video)
21.11.2024 18:21 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
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