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More than 100 of the UK’s most high-profile disabled people, including Liz Carr, Ruth Madeley and Rosie Jones, urge the Prime Minister to abandon the “catastrophic plans to cut disability benefits”. My exclusive in today’s Guardian: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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“I’m in tears reading the stories of what might happen if these further cuts go ahead, which is why I’ve joined forces with others to demand action.” A strong piece by Cherylee Houston MBE on why she and fellow disabled celebs have launched #TakingthePIP. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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More than 100 of the UK’s most high-profile disabled people urge the Prime Minister to abandon the “inhumane and catastrophic plans to cut disability benefits”. My exclusive: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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Wheelchair user misses train and branded ‘rude’ by station staff after they refused to get ramp

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It was such a pleasure to speak to Enable magazine for their May/June issue. We chatted about why I wrote Who Wants Normal?, my tips on challenging inequality, and finding hope in the future during shitstorm times. On newsstands now.

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I had a great chat with @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social on LBC today about Who Wants Normal? and the upcoming disability benefits cut vote. You can catch up on the LBC app. It’s 2 hours 5 minutes in.

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So many layers of corruption.

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Powerful

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PSA: You can win one of 5 copies of Who Wants Normal? if you go over now to Instagr*m and Unhidden’s page. It’s part of our goal to partner with disabled-led businesses whilst gifting the book to those shut off from new hardbacks. Plus you get adaptive clothes vouchers? Chic.

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Russia has made ‘big concession’ by not taking over all of Ukraine, says Trump.

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Do you know of any large old Elms in Ireland? We're looking for really big old elms which have survived elm disease, despite it spreading everywhere across the country. Please visit our dedicated website and let us know about any veteran elms out there! www.wych-hunt.ie

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The tariff saga and its impact on disabled people cannot be separated from the administration’s brutal cuts to Medicaid. “It’s really the most vulnerable of the most vulnerable…who need technologies to live.”

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Thank you, Frances Ryan, for speaking up for us disabled women | Letter

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“The world around you will try to tell you that your life isn’t worth as much as others – don’t believe them.” For this week’s second extract from Who Wants Normal?, I’m so happy to share “wise words” of 26 brilliant well known disabled women. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

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Trump is trying to deregulate crypto as his personal businesses get more involved in the industry. He also just gutted the DOJ team that investigates crypto fraud. This may be one of most overt conflicts of interest in presidential history and it's hardly a blip on the news.

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Excited to see Who Wants Normal? has three top ten entries in the Amazon disability books chart. This must be just how Taylor Swift feels.

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War hero schools a chickenhawk.

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Shocking and very Sad to see how low Trump has dragged the USA.

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Trump officials admitted to an “administrative error” when they deported Abrego Garcia — a legal resident with no criminal record. A judge ordered Garcia be returned, but Trump is fighting it in court. Garcia now sits in a prison in El Salvador. The cruelty is staggering.

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The Government is planning “catastrophic” cuts to benefits that experts say will force disabled people into poverty, and even those with extreme disabilities will lose money. Our social safety net isn’t up for grabs: add your name now. 38d.gs/NoCruelBenef...

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There are many quotes in my book, Who Wants Normal?, that I hope will make readers smile. Penguin putting this expletive-filled self-esteem boost on a postcard seems a natural first step.

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McDonald Islands, the uninhabited territory where Trump has imposed tariffs. The remote location near Antarctica only has penguins, and seals on it, but it is now subject to a 10% levy on its exports.

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This is a United States Senator MACK: I was laid off from HHS and now people aren’t getting social services, especially people with disabilities BANKS: You probably deserved it MACK: Why did I deserve it? BANKS: Because you look like a clown

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I honestly believe that Barack Obama being elected on November 4, 2008, as the first African American President. Was a huge catalyst towards the election of Trump. A black president for the bigots and racists was more than they could tolerate and stomach.

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Looking at Trump and Musk I’m reminded of this quote by fellow Irishman

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JD Vance hits out at Denmark during Greenland visit after Donald Trump says US 'needs' the island

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These Atlantic memes keep getting better. 😂

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Horrible behaviour 😡

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Would anyone blame them if they said “hell no” to that?

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The day should end with lots of beautiful sunsets. So. It shall

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A reminder for people’s sanity, as we look at what is going on in the USA. Arguing with idiots is like playing chess with a pigeon. No matter how good you are, the bird is going to shit on the board and strut around like it won anyway.

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A reminder to help people’s sanity as we look at what is going on in the USA. Arguing with idiots is like playing chess with a pigeon. No matter how good you are, the bird is going to shit on the board and strut around like it won anyway.

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Elbows up!!

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