Social work lecturer; mental health social work; politics of mental health; welfare movements; radical social work
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ALT age is on a white background photo image is in red and and white In red text it says Protect future claimants On a red background in white text it says Bin Universal Credit Bill In red text it says Wednesday 9th July 2025 4pm Old palace yard Westminster SW1P 3JY At the bottom of graphic are white logos of DPAC and Crips Against Cuts
ALT Front page of The Daily Telegraph dated Friday, June 27, 2025. Main headline: Starmer caves in to rebels on benefits. Subheading: PM climbs down on disability payments to avoid humiliating defeat in Commons. A large photo of Anna Wintour wearing a pale blue outfit. Additional stories about a migrant return deal with France and rising wine prices.
ALT Front page of the Daily Mirror dated Friday, June 27, 2025. Top half features a family photo of BBC commentator John with his wife and daughters, and inset of John looking down solemnly. Headline above: I speak to them every day… they are always close. Main headline in large bold text: NEW HOPE ON PIPs. Subheading: Prime Minister offers major concessions to his rebel MPs in climbdown. Smaller text mentions that Keir Starmer’s changes will protect existing claimants of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit. A smaller photo shows Starmer gesturing mid-speech
ALT Front page of The Guardian dated Friday, June 27, 2025. Main headline: ‘Massive concessions’ on welfare bill win over key Labour rebels. Subheading: Cuts watered down in major U-turn to avoid Commons defeat for PM. Large photo shows Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez arriving by boat in Venice. Side articles include rising mental disorders in young people and US strikes on Iran. Top banner features a story on protest and Palestine.
ALT Front page of the Daily Mail dated Friday, June 27, 2025. Main headline: STARMER CAVES IN TO REBELS ON BENEFITS. Subheading: PM forced into humiliating climbdown. Above the headline is a red box with an exclusive story about the MI6 chief’s grandfather being a Nazi spy. A large photo of Jeff Bezos kissing Lauren Sanchez. Banner: REVEALED: Jeff & Lauren are already married
ALT Alt text: A bold graphic with beige text on a dark blue background. The text reads: “Mental illness is not a lifestyle choice. Disability is not an identity trend. Poverty is not a motivator. Labour: We see through your ‘reform.’ #WelfareNotWorkfare #DisabilityBenefits”
ALT Join the Resistance! Tuesday 1st April 12 noon Assemble outside Boots, 32 Market St, M1 1PL All Welcome, bring yourself & bring a friend! https://w3w.co/bared.fresh.drives WELFARE NOT WARFARE! Community Day of Action NO RETURN TO AUSTERITY NO CUTS TO BENEFITS ENERGY FOR ALL
ALT Image is on white background In black Text it says Welfare Not Warfare the DPAC Colour logo is next to the text website says dpac.uk.net Underneath are three purple dots with black text which says Stop attacks on disabled people No increase in military spending Social security and homes for all
ALT For graphic accessibility: Alt text: (Image is on black background with light Green Text Text reads Balls To The Spring Statement with image of a football next to text Photo is of a lady sitting in mobility scooter facing a line of police officers with balls being thrown at them Text underneath picture says Join DPAC and protest the Spring Statement Wednesday 26th March 2025 11am Meet outside Downing Street Whitehall, London SW1A 2AA Then March to Parliament and lobby your MP #WelfareNotWarfare
ALT Image shows on white background in Red text DPAC Day of Action. Wednesday 26th March welfare not warfare end labours war on disabled people then a picture of Rachel reeves dressed as a thief stealing disability benefits.
