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Cumbrian. Adopted Manc. Travel. LFC fan. Social work.
Manchester
Joined October 2009
A quick reminder: Lots of people on Universal Credit are 👏 in 👏 work 👏 Wages are just so low that even with a Universal Credit top up people still can't afford food and bills.
'I think it's only fair that those that are on benefits face the same kind of decisions as those that are working hard, paying taxes and paying for those benefits' Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride told #BBCBreakfast the Conservatives would reverse the decision in the Budget to scrap
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Things you won't see reported: Given this story comes from an official Press Release, you'd think it would have been a leading story on all Media. 900 people smuggling gangs dismantled under Labour, making #SmashTheGangs a reality, & 4000 interventions.
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Official data reveals a 33% surge in smuggling arrests, convictions and seizures of criminal cash and assets following Keir Starmer's pledge to “smash the gangs”.
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'It was a massive shock - now it's another reason to be proud of Manchester'
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester council has completed a remarkable turnaround
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We've had some OUTSTANDING news this morning. 🏆 🎉 Ofsted's latest big inspection of our children's services has given them the highest possible rating. We're the first place in the North West to achieve this. 👉 You can read the full report here: https://t.co/7Fg2p43SUi
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Stop blaming the poor This country isn’t poorer because disabled people get £100 a week or asylum seekers get £49 a wk It’s poorer because the very rich dodge £35 billion a year — and £100 billion a year flows into British enabled tax havens We’re not broke We’re being robbed
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We are all horrified by the abhorrent attack on a Manchester Synagogue this morning. Our thoughts are with those who have died, were injured and everyone affected. We are working to support our residents and Manchester stands with our Jewish community at this darkest of moments
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Could you help one of over 6,000 children and young people in Greater Manchester looking for a place to call home? From a few nights a week to a long-term home, if you’re over 21 you can make all the difference to a child’s life. Curious? Learn more at https://t.co/WoIfS36hwt
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With 1 in 4 women subjected to domestic abuse in their lifetime and at least 1 woman a week killed by their abuser, there is so much more to lose than just a football game. Donate & help us be here for survivors throughout the tournament and beyond: https://t.co/9lkbP9kDXK
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It's that time of year again. If anyone can buy a child a present for Christmas.....
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Thousands of women will spend this Christmas in a refuge, after escaping abuse. Let’s make the season magical for them:
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Brain tumours are such a devastating disease, and it's time we see change. Our petition could help prompt a parliamentary debate to kick start an increase in the national investment in brain tumour research 💛 Sign our petition ➡️ https://t.co/rOj7tbmHEh
#BrainTumourPetition
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I’m struggling to find the words to put with this post but please watch my most recent interview with Dele. It’s the most emotional, difficult yet inspirational conversation I’ve ever had in my life. Watch the interview on @wearetheoverlap here https://t.co/60d4IZwQmR
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WARNING. THIS IS A SCAM BY CRIMINALS TRYING TO STEAL MONEY. PLS SHARE. This is frightening, it's the first deep fake video scam I've seen with me in it. Govt & regulators must step up to stop big tech publishing such dangerous fakes. People'll lose money and it'll ruin lives.
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