By mimicking Reform to win back support, the Labour government is making a serious mistake. This race to the bottom emboldens Farage, punishes vulnerable people, amplifies racism, and undermines those working to hold communities together.
18.11.2025 15:53 β π 772 π 213 π¬ 32 π 17
Well said. Thank you.
16.11.2025 20:23 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Peers to mount fresh offensive to halt assisted dying bill
More than half of the 942 amendments have been tabled by seven lords in move which could filibuster legislation
The general public support the assisted dying bill, it was passed by a majority of our representatives in the HoC. If this bill is frustrated by the unelected second chamber it should mark the point where we take a real look at how βdemocracyβ in the UK works www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
13.11.2025 22:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Definitely say hello !
08.11.2025 09:37 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
This is racism, and it should be called out as such.
07.11.2025 09:14 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Twelve years ago today I lost my friend.
Today Iβm going to reflect on the many many happy times, and great adventures we had, while I also use this anniversary to share the ever important message that however dark it feels you are loved and would be missed. Please stay. Samaritans 116123.
07.10.2025 04:37 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Hate seeks to divide us. But hope endures when we stand together. Our solidarity is with the Jewish community today. #britainstandstogether
02.10.2025 18:24 β π 466 π 158 π¬ 0 π 0
The Isle of Wight may now be where I live, but London will always be home - thank you Sadiq @london.gov.uk
17.09.2025 16:27 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
At the risk of sounding like a government spokesperson, I wonder if we're too gloomy. NHS waiting times are falling, as are net migration numbers. Growth hasn't been fast, but it's improved. Real wages are growing. Inflation is a bit sticky, but much reduced.
07.09.2025 17:33 β π 615 π 163 π¬ 91 π 32
I listened and thought the opposite, felt he held him to account.
05.09.2025 07:38 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Might not be the point youβre making but Citymapper is the way to get around London, Iβve always loved the traditional tube map part of my childhood.
26.07.2025 06:10 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Yep !
20.07.2025 11:03 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
β±οΈ Just a few hours left to have your say on the Cancer Plan for England
ππ½ Check out the handy guide below for details on how
29.04.2025 18:52 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
If you want to find out more about the approach Shine Cancer Support, Alike, @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social @cclguk.bsky.social @frankfletcher.bsky.social are building to shape the system for 0-25 year olds with cancer, please get in touch π
14.04.2025 17:14 β π 1 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
A really constructive and motivating day, sharing thoughts and ideas on how by working together, we can catalyse changes within the cancer care system to enhance the long-termΒ well-being of children and young people with cancer,Β
and their families@rachelkr.bsky.social @ashleyballgamble.bsky.social
14.04.2025 16:43 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
We're hosting a series of workshops to deepen our understanding of the system around CYP with cancer & their families
These are open to everyone - in particular YP, practitioners & thought leaders in system thinking π
@younglivesvscancer.bsky.social
@cclguk.bsky.social
@frankfletcher.bsky.social
28.03.2025 09:26 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
@fletcherr.bsky.social
26.03.2025 22:23 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Itβs green shoe day @cclguk.bsky.social annual conference @ashleyballgamble.bsky.social
25.03.2025 10:48 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A very exciting two days ahead, so looking forward to spending time with the 227 people who help young people believe in a brighter future, as we get ready for this summer and our transformational trips.
21.03.2025 11:53 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
What mental illnesses are being βover diagnosedβ and who by? And what effect is that supposedly having on claims for PIP which uses a functional not diagnostic test? Itβs so important that public & political debates about mental health, illness and social security are informed by robust evidence
16.03.2025 14:08 β π 198 π 64 π¬ 14 π 7
Yesterday was a very good day, Kalooki is a great edition to our fleet and will help improve the wellbeing of so many young people in recovery from Cancer
14.03.2025 21:27 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Great to hear
12.03.2025 20:57 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
How is this person allowed to hold a leadership position in the education of children ?
28.02.2025 14:11 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
They do.
18.02.2025 07:56 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Lovely
14.02.2025 20:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
This is amazing
14.02.2025 12:32 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Joint Young Lives vs Cancer and CCLG Response to UK Government re-commitment to National Cancer Plan and launch of call for evidence
Good news on #WorldCancerDay: a national cancer plan, a commitment to ensure the needs of CYP are reflected in that plan, and the relaunch of the CYP Cancer Taskforce. Full joint response from @cclguk.bsky.social @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social www.cclg.org.uk/news/joint-y...
04.02.2025 13:55 β π 10 π 6 π¬ 0 π 0
Thank you @gemmapeters.bsky.social great to be in person to hear Wes Streeting talk about the consultation of the Cancer plan on #worldcancerday
04.02.2025 10:21 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Been a lot in the news today about the new AI tool Deepseek, we need to start asking more questions and being more curious about letting the Chinese government and the oligarchs in the US control the information available to us
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