There are now 2.8million people not working and not actively looking for work *because of long term sickness*. It's the highest it's ever been. It's worse for women than for men - and it has major implications for economic growth. Our research @WomensBudgetGrp quoted here 👇🏾

EXCL: A trove of leaked data from Boris Johnson’s private office reveals how the former PM has been profiting from contacts and influence he gained in office in a possible breach of ethics and lobbying rules. All the details here 👇🏼 https://t.co/e6NNDaXLHy

Minister for Women and Equalities, @bphillipsonMP, has confirmed that Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson will be the new Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (@EHRC). Find out more about Dr Stephenson, her experience, and the EHRC: https://t.co/FMxSh86Dnv

Sen. Corey Booker, nearing 20 hours of an anti-Trump marathon speech on the Senate floor Tuesday, said the president's "liberation day" tariffs mock Americans. "What does his 'Liberation Day' mean to the people that are shackled to debt?" https://t.co/katUCNOM1T

Trump and Vance have declared themselves to be on Russia's side in the Russo-Ukraine war.  This is a catastrophic mistake for America's national security.  And let's be clear:  Trump and Vance now personally own that policy.  It is not the view of a majority of Americans of

To all women invited for @NHS breast screening - the earlier breast cancer is detected, the greater the chance of survival. Please go. It might just help save your life

Another woman in Iran faces execution for defending human rights. Women's rights activist Sharifeh Mohammadi has been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court in a sham retrial solely for her peaceful activism. She has been subjected to torture and inhumane treatment and now

This is so dismaying! If anything - in the current political climate employers in ALL sectors should be taking DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) policies more seriously, ensuring that workers/employees *from all backgrounds* are feeling safe, respected and like they belong.

"I'd like to punch him, Andrew Tate. I think he's disgusting." Steve Coogan weighs in on the wave of "toxic" male figures online with @maitlis.

The seven members of one of Scotland's biggest child sex abuse rings have been given life-long sentences & warned that they may never be released https://t.co/5I6J3T4mAu

The attacks against hard-won equality laws and rights in the workplace has already begun. Watch how the populists, misogynists & techbros present feminism as the root cause of men’s problems in society. Now more than ever we need to stand strong and united against this onslaught

Thinking about the huge implications for gender (and race) equality and women’s rights under Trump 2.0 as Trump, Musk, techbros and “dude-fluencers” misrepresent equality as a zerosum game where men are apparently worse off bec of equality laws and DEI policies in the workplace

Hello, this is your regular reminder that this site is rigged by its far-right owner to prioritise far-right content.

My @guardian story w/@joshhalliday: 600 unpaid carers prosecuted and left with a criminal record, 262k in ruinous debt - official @NAOorguk audit shows the scale of the DWP failure on carer's allowance in the 5 years after it vowed to fix the benefit

The news last month that hundreds of Post Offices are at risk of closure was deeply concerning. We have formed a cross-party group of over 20 MPs from across the UK to write to the Chair and CEO asking for answers to a number of fundamental questions. Read our letter below 👇🏾

With #endometriosis in the news, feels fitting to say that my 2nd laparoscopy went well on Mon. In hospital recovering - and off air for a bit. Around 1 in 10 women suffer from #endo, yet it takes up to a decade to diagnose. Hoping awareness is growing. It’s an awful condition.

GB News broadcasts half of all UK stories about Muslims, analysis shows

We are making the UK a hostile environment for illicit finance, kleptocracy and corruption which drives crime and disorder at home. Delighted to announce Anti-Corruption Champion @MargaretHodge, alongside £36m to support @NCA_UK. This is only the start of our campaign.

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This today from @ONS: “In London, the average home was not affordable for any household income decile; in three other regions, the average home was only affordable to the top decile.” This in a nutshell is the UK housing crisis for younger people

If you’re applying for PIP, @turn2us_org has launched The PIP Tool: a free guide to navigate the benefits process.  Their goal “is to make sure you know your rights and can afford what you need to enjoy life fully.”  Share widely!