Policy and Advocacy @savechildrenuk, history nerd, suffering football fan. All views mine.
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Callum Northcote retweeted
This is yet another example of the realities now facing the world's children.
The UK's decision to cut aid has poured fuel on the fire of global decision-making. The real world impact is being laid bare, says @calgnor to @nichferris @Independent.
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Anti-FGM programmes axed in UK aid cuts: ‘There will be more victims’ @savechildrenuk @APPGSRH @CommonsIDC independent.co.uk/news/world…
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IT'S CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY! 🎄🥳
Your jumper will make a lasting difference to the lives of kids around the world, so wear it with pride!
Don’t forget to tag us in your pics, and use the hashtag #ChristmasJumperDay to share the festive fun.
Pay in your donation here: bit.ly/3KbCT5F
ALT Promotional graphic for Save the Children's event with text 'Today's the day! Happy Christmas Jumper Day' on a red background with white snow dots.
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We welcome this bold action by the Chancellor to scrap the two-child limit. By the end of this Parliament, 450,000 children across the country will have been lifted out of poverty. Scrapping this unjust policy is the single most powerful step to reduce child poverty in a generation.
Every child deserves a childhood free of poverty. For too long, children have been penalised by this pernicious policy, through no fault of their own.
This announcement sends a clear signal that all our children's lives are valued regardless of the circumstances of their birth and that the UK Government is committed to giving every child the best start in life. This is a moment of hope for hard up families.
We look forward to working with the UK Government to build on this announcement and the forthcoming child poverty strategy to tackle systemic issues that hold too many families back.
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Our response to Reform’s proposal to cap the overseas aid budget at £1bn 👇
“Slashing the budget for international aid and co-operation won’t just turn our backs on children and partners around the world, it will undermine our national interest.
COVID19 was a stark demonstration that no-one is safe until everyone is. And the UK’s security and economy depend on global stability. Conflict, poverty, and climate disasters drive displacement, fuel instability, and ultimately threaten our safety at home.
Our recent polling with More in Common shows that more than 60% of people think the UK should either be a leader or play a large role in international affairs. The public know that you don’t create prosperity by pretending global issues don’t exist. Britain is a member of the global community and playing its part will help to ensure better futures for children in the UK and around the world.”
- George Graham, Executive Director of Global Impact at Save the Children UK
ALT “Slashing the budget for international aid and co-operation won’t just turn our backs on children and partners around the world, it will undermine our national interest. COVID19 was a stark demonstration that no-one is safe until everyone is. And the UK’s security and economy depend on global stability. Conflict, poverty, and climate disasters drive displacement, fuel instability, and ultimately threaten our safety at home. Our recent polling with More in Common shows that more than 60% of people think the UK should either be a leader or play a large role in international affairs. The public know that you don’t create prosperity by pretending global issues don’t exist. Britain is a member of the global community and playing its part will help to ensure better futures for children in the UK and around the world.” George Graham, Executive Director of Global Impact at Save the Children UK
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“The British public are telling us that they want the UK to have an outward facing global role. They understand that their future prosperity and security is tied to the rest of the world" @MoazzamTMalik
🗞️@HagopianAlicja @Independent
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Unsurprising for anyone who's went to a football match last season, yet still sad to see the sheer scale.
Huge increase in reported sexism and misogyny, rising transphobic abuse, and a five-fold increase in reported anti-Catholic sectarian abuse.
More must be done to stop it.
📢 Discrimination in football remains at record levels.
From sexism to racism, online abuse to ableism — here’s what the numbers from 2024/25 tell us.
👇 Click the link below to read more.
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Callum Northcote retweeted
STATEMENT: In response to The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) announcement - significant reductions in aid spending will result in deaths of the world’s most vulnerable, including children.
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Callum Northcote retweeted
Continuing to draw costs of hosting refugees and asylum seekers from the aid budget denies support to millions of children across the world.
The Chancellor committed to bringing these costs down.
While it’s vital the UK continues to support those seeking safety here, the government must ensure these savings from the aid budget now go towards boosting life-saving investments in children overseas.
#AidCuts #SpendingReview
ALT Text image discussing UK Government Spending Review 2025. Highlights include investments in national security and the economy, addressing aid budget cuts affecting global stability, and supporting environmental issues to prevent future disasters. A call to action to save the children concludes the message.
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🚨 NEW: 80% of @Keir_Starmer's Cabinet represent constituencies with higher than average child poverty rates, new analysis from @lborouniversity for the @EndChildPoverty Coalition has found.
The report also found an “extremely high correlation” between the two-child limit to Universal Credit policy and the proportion of children in poverty in each constituency.
Child poverty in the UK has reached a devastating new high of 4.5 million. Without urgent action, this will be the first Labour government to preside over a significant rise in child poverty — a record no one should want.
The time for action is now, and the Comprehensive Spending Review, and forthcoming child poverty strategy should involve bold action, including scrapping the two-child limit and benefit cap to help the lowest income families.
Write to your MP to demand that they stand against rising child poverty: bit.ly/4k6PNhT
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"The UK government’s refusal to make spending commitments on nutrition is deeply concerning."
Some important reporting by @devex
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Starmer's child poverty strategy delayed in major setback - 'appalling decision'
@DanPaskins: "Every month that goes by while Keir Starmer does not scrap the cruel two-child limit means thousands of children are plunged into poverty," via @ashcowburn.
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This is outrageous. These games matter so much to the fans of these clubs and it's so important to their communities. Absolutely pathetic from those in charge.
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One of the most exciting things about going to Aldershot as a kid was that the away fans were so close and under the same roof. The atmosphere it generates is unparalleled in non-league football.
This is a poor step that will negatively impact the club.
Ahead of the 25/26 season, the Club has made plans to rearrange the areas of the EBB Stadium housing away supporters that will allow us to claim the full East Bank as ours.
Please note that all changes are currently subject to approval from Health and Safety stakeholders and all developments will be communicated as soon as possible.
Changes proposed will see all current areas of the EBB Stadium designated to away supporters (The South side of the East Bank, the Away Terrace Uncovered and the East side of the South Stand Seating) now designated to home supporters.
The West side of the South Stand Seating will now become the seating area for away supporters with the Slab now becoming the Away Terrace. This will also apply to segregated games and further details will be communicated once plans are approved.
The Club already faces a high stewarding bill and with costs increasing further, we have had to look at all possible ways of reducing expenditure. The current setup of away fans entering via Redan Hill utilises significantly more stewarding than would be needed under the new proposal and therefore will save the Club money.
We understand that this will mean some of our loyal supporters will have to change where they support us and we apologise for this inconvenience.
Unfortunately, until the proposal has been given the green light by the Safety Advisory Group, we will only be able to offer season ticket renewals in the Slab and west side of the South Stand Seating and those in question will have their season tickets reserved until a decision is finalised.
Anyone looking to renew their season ticket in the Slab or the west side of the South Stand Seating, may be subject to having their ticket relocated upon the approval of these plans.
Until a decision has been finalised, no new season tickets will be available to purchase in these areas.
We ask that these supporters are patient as we will communicate any developments as soon as possible. Our Earlybird period will be further extended this summer and we remain hopeful that a conclusion will be reached before prices rise, providing all supporters the opportunity to purchase at the lowest possible price.
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A genuine highlight of the football season.
64 awards, including:
. The ‘Smell My Bouffing Fridge Montrose’ Award For Outstanding Official Club Post
. Image Of The Season
. Laziest Unveiling
. The 'Sorry Celtic' Award For Best Response
It’s the 2024/25 Alternative Scottish Football Awards
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UK aid cuts are a significant setback to the fight against malnutrition. More here:
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