I myself have wondered why refugees didn't stay in European countries and have travelled on. So I asked them.

I’m happy my tax money is used to provide financial support to those who are too unwell to work. I’m also more than happy to pay taxes on the premise that if I’m one of the unlucky ones who can’t work due to ill health I will be financially supported It’s called civilisation

When are we going to admit that’s it’s not just that the theatre industry is broken, it’s that it can‘t be fixed.

Tory MP loses his ID on polling day. Then refuses to see the irony of being part of the government that brought in the new, unnecessary rules that discriminates against others who, like him, might suffer from dyspraxia. 🙄 #GTTONow

It isn’t just writers. EVERYONE is leaving because it’s unsustainable. I’ve seen my level of work cut in half this year. There’s no future, no progression and bills that still need paying. That’s why we’re all leaving.

Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty's fortune has increased by £121m, meanwhile Rishi Sunak paid £0.5m tax. A tax rate of 0.4%, while your tax rate is 37% 92.5x higher. These are the benefit thieves.

Thread on alternative views of iconic landmarks you (probably) haven’t seen before 🧵 1. The worn steps of the Tower of Pisa

Here are YOUR PUBLIC SERVICES that 5 Prime Ministers have stolen in the past 14 years Don't let them get away with it #bbcqt

When I vote I don't want unaffordable tax cuts. I want hospital beds. Libraries reopening. Trains that run on time. Kids who aren't too hungry to learn. Rivers that don't run with slurry. Local councils not bankrupted. Politicians who don't venally line their own pockets.

I love watching MPs swearing in following an election. It’s an easy way to learn new names and faces and gives a great insight into the religious, national and political identities of members. Here’s a thread of some of the more interesting moments from the last couple of days🧵

To back up yesterday's arts funding tweet - "the entire UK arts spend is less than that of the city of Berlin" It's no wonder we're all burnt out.

I bet every time you’ve victim blamed a woman and said, ‘why didn’t she just leave?’ You hadn’t considered ‘incase he ties up her and her family and kills them all with a crossbow’, as one of the options. We know for most women, the most dangerous moment in abuse is when they

So much about the immigration and asylum system is just completely unknown to people day to day. Some examples:

You'll love this 🥳🎹🎼 World class pianist, composer, internet sensation King Kamar will play at our 10th birthday show. UK Poetry All-Stars Bristol Beacon features poets & musicians including John Agard, Hollie McNish, Dizraeli, Alice Oswald + more: bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/raise…

More than 180 UK public libraries closed or handed to volunteers since 2016, data shows theguardian.com/books/article/…

Considering the little I post it's no news to leave this platform but where will I follow Arts news? I love Mobius newsletter & Facebook arts producers group so perhaps I become consciously active on LinkedIn? Yes X is a cesspool but I avoid the swamp and curate my stream. 🤔