I ve written to my MP sharing the latest research from @independentage.bsky.social which highlights how over a quarter of a million older renters currently have a shortfall between their rent and rate of Local Housing Allowance. Will you write to your MP? campaigns.independentage.org/page/190579/...
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Prices are rising and working families face a Trump-made cost of living crisis. I've just signed this to show that working people refuse to pay the price for Trumpflation. Can you add your name too?
actionnetwork.org/forms/workin...
🏖️Thames Water's creditors have been trying for months to win a holiday from the rules as part of their bid to formally take over the utility.
🤔 Right now, Ofwat's Board are SPLIT over whether or not to let them.
✍️ Write to the Board of Ofwat now. Urge them to reject the creditors
Stop Trump’s attack on whales action.eko.org/a/stop-trump...
The public deserves to know exactly what happened when Mandelson was appointed as US Ambassador despite failing the required security vetting. Please sign our letter.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/190463/...
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: Expel Israel's Ambassador. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/ex...
EU: Don't sell out to Bayer -- protect food and seeds from total corporate control! action.eko.org/a/eu-dont-se...
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Tax the mega rich, bent politicians & members of the lord's with dodgy incomes !
On Saturday, people are taking to the streets to demand a national plan for eating disorder treatment. They need to show as many people are with them as possible. Can you add your name to the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/li...
Iran Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf praises Pope Leo amid Trump’s attacks on the pontiff, citing his “fearless stand” against the Iran war while accusing the U.S. and Israel of “war crimes.”
Labour's plans to set up a Social Care Commission are a cop out, deliberately designed to delay any serious action on the social care crisis for at least five years. We are calling for a boycott of the Commission until a new timetable is agreed. See our explanatory video:
youtu.be/-TeiuO6-HHI
Older people are still being caned by the Govt. The much vaunted Triple Lock rise has been eaten up by the April hikes in bills and most pensioners are now being taxed on the rise because of the frozen tax thresholds. Join us today to amplify your voice of protest.
www.silvervoices.co.uk/join-us
Government must take urgent action on social care!
Millions of older people in the UK are not receiving the social care support they desperately need to live with dignity in their twilight years. But the Government procrastinates. Sign our petition please!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Save Freeview Campaign: 143,000 petition handed in to 10 Downing Street yesterday warning the PM of the political dangers of trying to scrap Freeview TV, viewed by 17 million people every week. Dennis Reed, Director of SV and Elizabeth Anderson, Chief Exec of Digital Poverty Alliance pictured.
Our huge petition hand-in to save Freeview was supported cross-party by cross-party MPs and peers, here are some of them. You can still sign the petition on:
www.change.org/p/save-freev...
Stop arming Israel and the US! actions.eko.org/a/stop-armin...
Stop arming Israel and the US! actions.eko.org/a/stop-armin...
Ministers are exploring triggering the break clause in Palantir's NHS contract. I've signed the open letter to Wes Streeting calling on him to get Palantir out of the NHS. www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/we...
The government says they're bringing rail into public ownership - but their Railways Bill won't stop private profits leaking out 💰
We are staging a TUG OF WAR in Parliament Square on Wednesday 15th April🪢
Take 2 mins to ask your MP to stand up for passengers not profiteers🚅
The government promised to bring our railway into public ownership. Their Railways Bill leaves huge parts of our railway in the hands of private profiteers. Ask your MP to make sure it delivers for passengers, not profit. weownit.org.uk/rail-tug-of-...
Text on a green background saying 'Thames Water wants to set its own rules on sewage. All 5 Green MPs ahve signed our open letter to say NO to Thames Water', next to a melting Thames Water logo. Beneath, images of all 5 Green MPs. At the bottom in a yellow box, 'Has your MP said NO to a dangerous new low for the water sector?
🏖️Thames Water's creditors want a holiday from the rules
💸 And they want us to pick up the bill
💚All 5 Green MPs have said NO to Thames Water
Thank you @adrianramsay.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social @carladenyer.bsky.social @sianberry.bsky.social and @greenpartyhan.bsky.social !
The Government has an enormous opportunity to kick big money donations out of our politics. Please sign our letter.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/189930/...
Tell the EU to fine Meta and X the maximum and force them to protect kids. action.eko.org/a/force-the-...
Parliament is debating Palantir's NHS data contract on April 16. I've emailed my MP asking them to attend and push for the break clause. Email yours too: www.foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/pa...
Today is a huge step forward to giving every child a proper start in life 🧡 The cruel two-child limit is being scrapped today, lifting hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty. Will you reshare and spread the good news? bsky.app/profile/38de...
The pressure on Palantir’s #NHS contract is building from every direction, and ministers are starting to listen. We need as many people as possible to act right now.
Check if your NHS trust is using the software and say NO PALANTIR IN OUR NHS!
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...