Just wrapping up #VoteChatbot 🤖 at the Scottish Parliament. A recording will be available in the coming weeks. 👇 Keep the conversation alive 👇 Can AI make democracy more accessible? What ethical frameworks do we need to build protect it? #FestivalOfPolitics #FoP2025

Love this quote from Abraham Lincoln in the offices we share in London - the world would be a better place if we followed this advice.

I am honoured to share that I have been appointed as the next Executive Director of Inclusion International and will be starting in August. This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining such a vital global movement - reach out to explore collaboration inclusion-international.org/news-item/ja...

It's getting hot in herre. #RaiseIt 🏴‍☠️

60% of American households can’t afford a minimal quality of life. Meanwhile, the 19 richest households saw their wealth increase by $1 trillion in 2024 — the biggest one-year increase ever. Our problem isn't a lack of resources. Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.

Horrific news, hope injuries aren't too severe. And huge thanks and credit to the police and other first responders for dealing with things so quickly

BREAKING: new DWP figures show PIP fraud is still virtually zero Liz Kendall thinks people are 'taking the mickey' out of the DWP - but once again, her own figures on PIP show this is a lie. @rachelcdailey.bsky.social has the story www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...

With the current local & general election franchise involving Commonwealth citizens, the proposal for 10 years for settlement (11 years for citizenship) directly affects many voters in London, as @stephenkb.bsky.social notes today. Across the GB population, 6/10 people think 5 years or below

Here’s what to know about the new pope, Robert Francis Prevost, who was elected on Thursday. He is the first American pope and will be known as Leo XIV. nyti.ms/43kapNM

Deadline extended!❗📣 We're looking for a Research Associate with expertise in economics to come and join us at the Centre for Public Policy @uofglasgow.bsky.social. 🗓️Deadline 30 April 2025 Find out more and apply: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...

Really powerful article about how democracy can be eroded by those who have seen it first hand. Currently sitting waiting for an event with the Scottish Government to start on this very topic

NEW: John Swinney has paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death 🗣️ 'He was a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation in our society. He brought comfort, assurance and hope to many'

Sad news, Francis was a pioneering Pontiff and a voice for the poor

Beautiful morning in #Stirling

Taking a brief hiatus of my holiday to head to #Stirling for @scottishgreens.org Spring Conference, which I am attending as an observer. Give me a shout if you are around and fancy a catch up/to say hi! #sgpconf #Policy #SocialCare

Was lucky enough to visit #Sacramento in 2023 for the first time- I'll admit I didn't expect much, but really loved the city and its folk. One of the fascinating aspects of the US is that state capitals tend to be overlooked, but I'd recommend Sacramento and hope I get a chance to return

Do follow @jemimaolchawski.bsky.social new to BlueSky; ex-Fawcett ceo, leading on social change at Mind Fantastic profile picture from Jemima's portrait in an exhibition on 50 years of women at Jesus College, Oxford. (A fellow PPEist, but a few years after me!) www.jesus.ox.ac.uk/fifty-years-...

Delighted seeing the team at @northumbriauni.bsky.social examining the link between a #BasicIncome and better health outcomes zurl.co/wF3MM

Incredibly powerful piece from @francesryan.bsky.social - these cuts are not about abstract numbers on a spreadsheet, they are real lives and real suffering. Incredibly desperate times for so many people

“Eight months on from being elected on the promise of “change”, we’re beginning to see what Labour’s version of that looks like: sweeping cuts to disabled people’s social security. Change, it seems, isn’t coming for everyone.” My col. in today’s paper: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Nothing about yesterday’s benefits announcements gives me reason to believe that we won’t continue to see torment and suicide caused by the DWP. We need a much more radical approach - #basicincome and #neighbourhoodcare @citizennetwork.bsky.social citizen-network.org/library/disa...

What does the Pathways to Work green paper actually mean, who might be affected, how much could they lose, what are the good and worrying bits of planned changes to support & assessments? A long 🧵 ...

I'm a proud Scot, but there is nothing in world rugby to match the Welsh fans and team singing their anthem, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, in #Cardiff - absolutely stunning and spinetingling #6Nations #WalEng

7-day countdown for submission deadline to this year's BIEN Congress is officially on If you've got a #BasicIncome story, concept or research piece to share, now is the time to get involved zurl.co/DDsEo

Excellent piece from Frances Ryan highlighting, challenging and eviscerating the underlying premise of paid labour being the sole purpose and definition of lives.

Now this is a nice way to be welcomed home from Vienna, Toby had made it for me outside! 😍

Final day of #ZeroCon25, my colleagues Joe and Matthew back up on stage sharing their journies into work, including the barriers they had to overcome

Day 2 of #ZeroCon25, still buzzing from all the incredible conversations from yesterday - so much to learn from this gathering of inspirational global change makers

Over in Vienna for #ZeroCon25, fascinating gathering of #inclusion and #disability activists, researchers and leaders from around the world, hosted at the UN

"The failure to prioritise social care funding is not just an economic decision – it is a moral failing. It is a failure to recognise that the right to live with dignity, to access essential care, and to participate fully in society are not privileges to be rationed, but fundamental human rights."

Amazing thread

Enjoying a day off work doing science experiments at home with Toby, so energising to share in his enthusiasm and curiosity!

This is an important paper. There is a big debate on small firms and SME policy. One side think new start ups and entrepreneurs are the best thing since sliced bread. And we have more of them. The other side think there are big differences in the quality of start ups and most start ups are....

Essential threads ( @paulnightingale.bsky.social and linked @coad.bsky.social )! No area of economic policy more distorted by bias and lazy assumption than new/small business formation/growth. Scotland's obsession with the rate of business formation is, frankly, ludicrous bsky.app/profile/paul...

Absolutely harrowing and essential piece from Dani - please read, but be aware it is shocking, a source of shame for Scotland

“William’s story was one of intergenerational trauma & of the lies Scotland tells itself about its treatment of its most vulnerable children.” My @londonreview.bsky.social longread on the Polmont suicides & our failing youth justice system is the culmination of 6 years’ work & means a lot to me.

Have a read of this fabulous blog from our friends @careopinioncanada.bsky.social. Its from a Healthcare providers experience and titled "A Journey Of Coordinated Care" www.careopinion.ca/blogposts/6/... #PatientExperience #PatientFeedback #HealthCare #HealthcareJourney

Same with elderly seeking discharg from hospital with no social care support? Can't just fix nhs in isolation

Great blog, really punchy analysis from Siva Anandaciva - and love the Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG), had never heard of that! We definitely some ambition and audacity in how we address the challenges that health and social care faces

This morning, we launched a groundbreaking proposal for a #BasicIncome pilot for Greater #Manchester targeting homelessness Designed in partnership with @northumbriauni.bsky.social, it would be England's first-ever trial if @andyburnham.bsky.social chooses to go ahead ✅ Read more⬇️ #BasicIncomeMCR

Fantastic to see from @ubilabnetwork.bsky.social, great opportunity to build renewed energy for #BasicIncome - although we have demonstrated its impact through other trials/research, so at some point we need policy action rather than more piloting!

Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. apnews.com/live/super-b...

Josh Sweat should be #SuperbowlLIX MVP

What a performance from the Eagles so far, incredible #SuperbowlLIX

It's Superbowl Sunday! Can't wait, here's to a cracking game #SuperbowlLIX

Having spent the last few weeks talking to voluntary and community groups about the importance of Annual Health Checks for people with #LearningDisabilities, it’s incredibly hard to understand why the NHS have removed the 75% target. Folks, the check is still available. Go get it done.

🧵1/9 Today is #WorldCancerDay, a global day to raise awareness about cancer and to advocate for equal access to cancer care. People with #learningdisabilities face significant inequalities in relation to #cancer deaths, incidence and screening.

More evidence that a universal basic income would significantly reduce child abuse and neglect. This is a universal payment in NZ to parents with kids under age 1.

Excellent article from Andrew, lots of learning for all organisations and businesses in this, not just big firms