Jo Verrent
@joverrent
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Jo is a bit different. Well, she loves working with difference. Equality & diversity guru, part-time hippy, granny, director for @weareunltd - views my own.
Bradford, West Yorkshire
Joined January 2009
RT @DrFrancesRyan: Breaking: Labour MPs have launched a rebellion against the government’s disability benefits cuts. Up to 100 MPs, inclu….
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RT @THemingford: Reducing #DisabilityBenefits may masquerade as fiscal prudence, yet it inflates long-term costs through increased healthca….
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RT @shanebrown74: Dear Labour MP. If you are going to be voting for or against changes to #disabilitybenefits that could devastate the l….
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RT @carla_denyer: Calls for a #WealthTax are growing - and government's excuses are looking more and more feeble. This week's rally showed….
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RT @DrFrancesRyan: “I can’t sleep, I’m so scared.” . My report in tomorrow’s Guardian on the disability benefit cuts “domino effect”: losin….
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RT @annalandre: When this government says disabled people ought to work, we ask:. Where are the jobs?. The level-access commuter trains?. T….
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RT @scope: Yesterday, the government announced billions of pounds worth of cuts to disability benefits. We know that this is an extremely….
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RT @DrFrancesRyan: I know coverage of disability benefits can be very distressing. So, I’ve worked with colleagues to make a range of suppo….
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RT @scope: The government has announced the most devastating cuts to disability benefits on record. These plans should shame the governmen….
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RT @DrFrancesRyan: Labour’s narrative “describes a country in which poverty is caused by low aspiration and disability is a choice, by peop….
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RT @DrFrancesRyan: Labour’s reported disability benefit cuts are not just about budgeting but a belief: paid work is a virtue (and people w….
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RT @TheCanaryUK: ‘SILENCE=DEATH’: Long COVID-suffering performers protest outside BAFTAs. @covidactionuk @hazardscampaign sounded the alarm….
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Never knew the sign for rhubarb until now - thanks! Everyday is a school day (and I so can't wait for the festival - I LOVE rhubarb!).
Join us at the Rhubarb Festival in Wakefield City Centre from 21 - 23 February! . There will be a BSL interpreter during the afternoon chef demos and heritage talks, find out more >> . 👋 BSL translation by Martin Glover
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RT @DrFrancesRyan: It’s that time of year again! The Guardian is opening its two-week work experience for underrepresented journalists: dis….
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RT @NDSPolicyGroup: Our open letter supported by 62 groups across UK representing interests of disabled people highlights need for cautious….
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RT @DrFrancesRyan: Labour is expected to finalise a package of benefit cuts in the next fortnight in a “radical overhaul” that could affect….
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RT @publiclawprojct: Breaking: We are delighted to share that our client @EllenClifford1 has won her case against the DWP over an unlawful….
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Was great to be at one of the opening events today talking about all things access and inclusion!.
Bradford 2025 has officially begun! 🎉. A year of culture, creativity, and inclusivity. We’re excited to work together on our UK Partner Award, bringing disabled artists' talents to the forefront this year of culture.
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RT @COVID19_disease: ⚠️ BREAKING: . WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Warns COVID-19 Still Claims 1,000 Lives Weekly, Long COVID Remains a Ma….
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