I'm proud of this piece, commissioned earlier this year by my wondrous editor James McConnachie, for The Author (@Soc_of_Authors) magazine.

Thank you also to Louise Doughty / Jo Callaghan for valuable contributions.

I hope you'll read it and share widely.

Thank you🙏

I remember this sketch well. However, the tories can’t “reframe” their way out of this one…

Try:

“Do you think the tories have made a complete mess of the last 14 years?”

“Yes.”

“Do you think it’s time for a change of government?”

“Yes.”

Easy…

Love it!
“ We already have plenty of evidence on this: mandatory service in Sweden saw worse labour market outcomes for those who went in from poor backgrounds. It also resulted in higher levels of crime. ”

What will the General Election 2024 mean for SEND? We have a few asks specialneedsjungle.com/general-electi…

What is a ‘wheelchair volunteer’?

Why investing in accessibility features for disabled people can earn tech companies ££££s

Saw the important & powerful story Laughing Boy Jermyn Street Theatre last night. The play tells the heartbreaking story of Connor Sparrowhawk, a young autistic adult with learning difficulties, who drowned in a bath while under NHS care. A depressingly familiar story of coroporate failure.

My Wheelchair broke on Wednesday & it was the first domino to fall with many impacts following including increased, pain & fatigue, changed plans, impacts on my work & mood. I created this drawing to try & explain the knock on impacts of a broken mobility aid. #MobilityFragility

The timing of the election might cause problems for some, esp students coming to the end of term or those who have holidays booked (whoever they intend to vote for). The solution is to apply for a postal vote. Here’s the link to do so. Please share.

gov.uk/apply-postal-v…

Please read and share our #GeneralElection roadmap with your local parliamentary candidates and ask them to pledge their support to disabled children if elected, here: ow.ly/HuTt50RSN56

You can also download our Roadmap for the next Government here: ow.ly/RXqp50RSN57

Our #GeneralElection roadmap calls on the next Government to take action, and pledge their support to disabled children.
Please share with your parliamentary candidates and ask them to support our plan. Read more here: tinyurl.com/5fsntcr3 #disabledchildren

Disabled children and their families must not be forgotten by political parties as we head towards the General Election.

You can find the full manifesto here: bit.ly/DCPManifesto #DCPManifesto

The 2019-24 parliament is prorogued. It’s done.

Please sign and share.
It’s scandalous that children under 3 are still routinely denied access to a blue badge.

The rules on disabled badges for children under 3 urgently needs changing! This petition needs 2500 more signatories by the end of the month, come on #DisabilityTwitter let’s get this sorted: Dan White : Disability Campaigner & Author ♿️ Ramandeep Kaur Rachel Charlton-Dailey 💖💜💙 Mik Scarlet Marsha de Cordova MP Samantha Renke

As so often, the heroes of the #postofficeinquiry are the victims who sat this week in respectful silence listening to a woman who did nothing to end their suffering. Dignified, remarkable people.

Parents of disabled children should not need to engage a lawyer to get their children the support the law says they should have. Local authorities rely on parents not knowing any lawyers or not being able to take on the fight. It's abusive to children & families.

John Hyde What I appreciate is this was cleverly introduced at the last part of the proceedings & put into dispute everything Paula Vennells has said previously crafted about her character, morals, values & judgment. The last information the public & subpostmasters hear today. Perfect.

We have an election on July 4th so please share the LDEngland Good Lives Manifesto with your MP to ensure people with learning disabilities have a voice.

You can find details here.
learningdisabilityengland.org.uk/good-lives-man…

#StrongerTogether