Anna Maxwell Martin on @BBCWomansHour talking about the impossible task that faces the parents of children with additional needs in gaining support. The system excludes the most vulnerable.
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Absolutely this!
Must watch explanation on clean energy by @g__j on #BBCQT - also watch Tim Stanley squirm repeatedly when Jackson gives answers
Greg Jackson, "We've crossed the rubicon.. Clean energy is now cheaper than fossil fuels"
"Power from wind and solar is cheaper than power from fossil fuels"
"Consumers don't see the benefits because our markets are run in the old traditional way"
"We need market reform so when we build wind farms, people get cheaper energy"
"It doesn't help that we are paying wind farms to turn off when it's windy, instead of giving people cheap power at those times"
"59% of all of the renewable energy has been built in China"
Fiona Bruce, "They're also building huge coal plants"
Greg Jackson, "The majority will never be used, they'll be mothballed"
"Why are they building green energy? It's not because they're nice people. Now they recognise clean energy is cheaper, and energy is the engine of growth for their industry, they're investing in it"
"Six or seven years ago if you went to Chinese cities people wore face mask because of air pollution.. That's gone"
Tim Stanley, "If you have a period where the wind dies and the sun doesn't shine, what happens, you have to rely on back up.. Rely on gas.. Import the power from overseas"
Greg Jackson, "Allow me to help you with this answer.. As somebody who buys more power than anybody in the UK.. I can give you an authoritative answer on what to do"
"An electric car holds enough power in its battery for a typical house in the best part of the week"
"As more and more electric cars hit our roads, we have distributed storage of electricity, days on end, without wind"
"It's not the whole solution but it's a big part of it.. And it helps us reduce our reliance on things like those fossil fuel backups"
"It's always windy somewhere, it's always sunny somewhere.. As we connect our country to others.. When they're windy we get their power, when we're windy we sell ours to them"
"By the way, we are one of the windiest places in the world.. This is a huge export opportunity for the UK"
If there are no checks are happening and therefore sugar syrup is being fraudulently sold as honey, then how can we be sure that the food we eat is safe? There could be absolutely anything in it.
Nine in ten honey samples from UK retailers fail authenticity test theguardian.com/food/2024/no…
Thanks to @AndrewofSussex for his determination and hard work. Let’s hope that change happens soon to help the families of those young people who are struggling to access their own savings.
Grateful to Courts Minister @Heidi_Labour for meeting me and @JohnMilneLD to discuss the Child Trust Fund access issue. An encouraging discussion.
Removing the barriers denying thousands of disabled children the benefit of their savings remains a huge opportunity.
This is excruciating. There’s something seriously wrong with the Government’s Comms. @mediafirstltd they need your help!
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hinted at possible tax rises for those who own shares and assets, saying they do not fit his definition of "working people".
He spoke to Sky's @BethRigby ⬇️ trib.al/tfELRrO
PM questioned on tax rises
A brave and eloquent young person explains why the SEND system is letting our children down… instagram.com/reel/C_voJ0Jom…
You are enough. Powerful stuff from @shirleymanson0 of @garbage. She makes the point that the futile chasing of youth is a construct designed to undermine women. Own your age and rewrite the narrative. #Feminism instagram.com/reel/C9b9CMXv1…
Kids do what @MartinSLewis says!
Listen to @MartinSLewis - you should never have to pay to access your #ChildTrustFund!
Use our free tool to find your CTF:
onefamily.com/child-trust-fu…
Don't know if you have one? The government might have opened one for you:
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Good luck to Wheels and Wheelchairs, that’s a huge challenge!
A wheelchair skating group is planning to tackle a 120 miles route from Hove to Paris to celebrate the Paralympic Games.
Tap below to read more:
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Human rights do not apply to one group and exclude another. They are there to protect everyone. If they don’t, then they are simply privileges that are owned by the ruling class.
Shadow Home Secretary James Cleverly says Keir Starmer has erected a “huge ‘open’ sign on the white cliffs of Dover” after axing the #RwandaScheme
WHERE DO WE EVEN START WITH THIS BOLL****!
Delighted to be a finalist at the Headlinemoney Awards 24 with the v talented @nicolagwyer
@beaglestreet @OneFamilySocial @Headlinemoney_
#HMAwards24
The most vulnerable in society, children with disabilities, are being forgotten about in an attempt to make the books balance. This is disgusting. EVERY child deserves to have an education and their needs met to enable them to shine.
EHCP: Children miss out on support as councils fail to meet care plan deadlines bbc.in/4bnOs1Y #bbcsouthnews
Love this! Usually the painting of these sculptures is done under wraps but we were lucky to be able to see the v talented Danni Smith painting Pebble right in front of our eyes!
After sponsoring a sheep in the @ShaunByTheSea @WildInArt art trail last year, we've donated an extra £10,000 to @MartletsHospice to get a custom @Aardman sheep of our own!
Read the full story:
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Watch Pebble come to life in the video below:
#Charity
This is incredible @AndrewofSussex , a real sign that change is possible.
@OneFamilySocial
Huge thanks to @vickyfoxcroft & @JeremyMQuin for raising the Child Trust Fund issue in Parliament yesterday.
A much more positive response from @BimAfolami offers some hope for a resolution to this inequality impacting thousands of disabled young people.👇
@MartinSLewis @FoxNikkiFox @alextomo @NanettevdLaan @samcarlisle @paullewismoney @FelicityHannah @bbcdanw @mumof3amigos @PhilipWarford @renaissance_uk @johnnytimpson1 @martinimarie @EdwardJDavey @ACunninghamMP @UnaSummerson @contactfamilies @DCPcampaign @OneFamilySocial @wildbeePR @nigelalanb @campbellclaret @BBCr4today @uktisa @Jeremy_Hunt @RachelReevesMP
This is a fantastic step forward in a battle for disability fairness that’s been ongoing for nearly 4 years. Thank you @AndrewofSussex @JeremyMQuin and @vickyfoxcroft.
@OneFamilySocial
@JeremyMQuin confirms cross-party talks on a simpler process to help thousands of disabled young people enjoy their savings. Now with the welcome involvement of HM Treasury team.
In Parliament on Tuesday, @vickyfoxcroft is asking the government for an update at Treasury Oral Questions.
I think these are positive developments.
@MartinSLewis @FoxNikkiFox @alextomo @NanettevdLaan @samcarlisle @paullewismoney @FelicityHannah @bbcdanw @mumof3amigos @PhilipWarford @renaissance_uk @johnnytimpson1 @martinimarie @EdwardJDavey @ACunninghamMP @UnaSummerson @contactfamilies @DCPcampaign @OneFamilySocial @wildbeePR @nigelalanb @campbellclaret @BBCr4today @uktisa @sharefound
This is fantastic - great to see some momentum building thanks to your relentless and energetic campaigning @AndrewofSussex
Huge thanks to @MartinSLewis, @susannareid100 & @EdwardJDavey for highlighting the Child Trust Fund injustice on @GMB this morning.
Disabled young people must be allowed to enjoy their savings without their families going through a difficult and costly court process.
Later, @mariacaulfield said this issue is a government priority. Let's hope so.🙏
Watch both clips on ITVX:
itv.com/watch/good-morning-b…
Ed Davey at 6.54am (48 mins). Maria Caulfield at 8.37am (2 hours 12mins). 🙏
I’ll be there to represent @OneFamilySocial at this very important debate
We're joining @AndrewofSussex, @contactfamilies and @OneFamilySocial in parliament tomorrow as part of the ongoing campaign to fix the injustice of disabled young people not being able to access their #childtrustfunds.
For anyone new to this issue, this letter is a must read ⬇️
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Well done to everyone who has been shortlisted in the PR & Comms categories of the #HMAwards24 🏆
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