Labour MP for Worsley & Eccles South. Shadow Minister for the Arts and Civil Society.
May 19, 2023 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
In the House of Commons I highlighted an incorrect claim by the Government about its support for Ukrainian musicians trying to obtain visas to tour to the UK.
I have written to the Home & Culture Secretaries to encourage more Government support for Ukrainian musicians.
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In an article @lucyfrazermp said Govt was "assisting the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine to share their music as they tour the UK this year".
But the orchestra's tour manager told me: "We’ve had no contact from the Government whatsoever in response to our enquiries."
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Oct 20, 2021 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Today, @CarersUK have released results from their State of Caring survey.
The results are shocking, and show that millions of unpaid carers are being pushed to breaking point.
A summary of the results in thread below 👇
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Over half of unpaid carers (55%) who use crucial day services have reduced or no access & just 13% of carers are confident that they would get the support they need in the next 12 months
On top of this, six in 10 (62%) carers said they are worried services will be reduced
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Nov 18, 2020 • 8 tweets • 4 min read
Thread: Today, I joined the APPG on Learning Disability to hear the stories of people with learning disabilities who have been trapped in inappropriate institutions. @delgirl28 talked about Eddie. @VivienCooper@LisaPer83819459 @JeremyH09406697@isabelle241212@7daysofaction7
No-one could fail to be moved by the terrible experiences their family members have gone through.
The continued mistreatment of people with learning disabilities and autistic people in inpatient units is a national scandal.
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