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London/ West Sussex, England
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Ben Summerskill retweeted
A very brave, clear-sighted and excellent piece by @lib_thinks about adults who use suicide threats to get what they want, "a wicked weaponising of love, a blackmail of future guilt"
thetimes.com/comment/columni…
Ben Summerskill retweeted
New rules on time off and reasonable facilities for trade union representatives take effect from 30 October.
They apply where an employer recognises a trade union for collective bargaining.
🔗 Find out what’s changing:
acas.org.uk/acas-code-of-pra…
@WhitchurchGirl
ALT The image is a promotional graphic for Acas, featuring Baroness Maggie Jones. The text highlights changes in trade union laws, emphasising trust, dispute prevention, and productivity. It notes that some employers are not confident about the changes and mentions Acas's role in providing support and training.
Ben Summerskill retweeted
Former Labour and SDP MP Bill Rodgers, the oldest living male former MP, is 98 today; he is also the current earliest-serving surviving:
- Former Labour MP (first elected 1962)
- Minister (appointed 1964)
- Privy Counsellor (appointed 1975)
- Cabinet Minister (appointed 1976)
Ben Summerskill retweeted
What a lovely man. Beautiful tribute to his family. ❤️
Harry Kane’s words to his family, One of the most beautiful #BallonDor speeches ever: 🤍
All those years, the sacrifice, taking me to training, coming to watch me play all around England... There was never any pressure to become a footballer. It was always about working hard.
Ben Summerskill retweeted
#journalists ahead of the #budget a plea to remember
🚨Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is NOT an out of work benefit 🚨
Please challenge guests who assume it is.
You can work AND claim PIP.
#Budget2026
Ben Summerskill retweeted
There’s a lot of talk of getting people in work.
But
From the 100k+ jobs on the DWPs jobs site…
Just 480 are remote
Only 29 are remote & Disability Confident
That’s what’s facing disabled people.
We must tackle the barriers employers put up. Not just demand more of people.
Ben Summerskill retweeted
Every donation will help us meet the growing demand for support and ensure that more people leaving prison can build stable, rewarding lives they can be proud of.
Ben Summerskill retweeted
Thank you @AngelaRayner for taking this forward, and @MartinSLewis and @mmhpi for their tireless campaigning.
Fairer council tax debt collection has been a longstanding priority for @StepChange too. Giving people more time and support before debts escalate is so vital.
I promised we'd make council tax fairer, and I’m getting on with the job.
Too many working people have seen council tax debt spiral before they had the chance to get help.
That's why we're introducing more time to pay, clearer warnings if you miss a payment and more support from councils.
Thanks to @MartinSLewis and @mmhpi for their tireless campaigning to make this change happen.
Here's everything you need to know ⬇️
Ben Summerskill retweeted
Resus Annie on tour has touched down in London!
Come find us on Carnaby street to learn lifesaving skills ❤️
Ben Summerskill retweeted
Effective prevention depends on managers understanding their responsibilities and knowing how to respond.
🔗 Book our two hour, trainer led online sessions. Secure your place with Acas experts: bit.ly/4cpNR2B
ALT This image is a promotional poster for an Acas workshop titled "Sexual harassment in the workplace: Understanding the law." It shows a group of individuals seated around a table, engaged in discussion. The poster highlights learning objectives including preventing sexual harassment and handling complaints. At the bottom, it mentions that the workshop is a trainer-led online course lasting two hours.
Ben Summerskill retweeted
I popped into Sainsbury’s last week to buy an onion and today they asked me to review that onion so I have as I want to help other people buying onions.
It hasn’t gone live yet though 😕
Ben Summerskill retweeted
Just 100 days left!
Did the Armed Forces LGBT Ban 1967 to 2000 impact you? The deadline for applying for recognition is 23:59 12 Dec 2026
Don’t leave it too late
affectedbytheban.campaign.go…
fightingwithpride.org.uk/rep…
#BattleForLostVeterasn2026
#LGBTBan #ArmedForcesGayBan
Ben Summerskill retweeted
This image of Trump in the catering cart is going to be hard to shake. You know he’s livid that it got out. If he wasn’t a coward, he would’ve told them, no chance I’m doing that.
Ben Summerskill retweeted
Every year when LGBT 🏳️🌈 Pride or LGBT History Month events take place people pop up saying “why do we need them?” Events in Berlin are the answer, hatred and prejudice are still with us. Thoughts with everyone traumatised in Berlin.
Ben Summerskill retweeted
If President Trump were to ask for my advice on Iran - not that I would expect him to listen - here is what I'd say:
Ben Summerskill retweeted
And then a charming announcement to inform passengers on board that most of the toilets aren’t working. Honestly @AvantiWestCoast you’re really spoiling us now.
Ben Summerskill retweeted
We came down to London for the weekend. On both journeys, there & back, @AvantiWestCoast apologised for having no shop due to “staff sickness”. The west coast train line is a joke and a national embarrassment. I paid £210. That isn’t public transport - that is legal racketeering.
Ben Summerskill retweeted
Can you now apologise for this?
She protected children you discussed paedophilia like it should be accepted.
You don’t deserve to say her name out loud.
