Chloe Schendel-Wilson

Here's the factual timeline of Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) control since European discovery: - 1592: First sighted by English navigator John Davis. - 1690: First recorded landing by English captain John Strong. - 1764: French establish first settlement (Port Louis, East Falkland). - 1765: British claim & settle West Falkland (Port Egmont). - 1767: Spain buys French claim & takes control. - 1770: Spain briefly expels British; restored 1771 after diplomacy. - 1774: Britain withdraws garrison (claim retained); Spain leaves 1811. - 1820: Argentina (post-independence) proclaims sovereignty. - 1833: Britain reasserts control (expels small Argentine garrison). - 1833–present: Continuous British administration & settlement (except 74-day Argentine occupation in 1982 Falklands War; UK regained). - 2013: Islanders vote 99.8% to remain British Overseas Territory. No indigenous population; current residents (mostly British descent) exercise self-determination. (Sources: Britannica, UK/Falklands gov records, historical consensus.)

I studied primatology and this was one of the most fascinating things I learned. Apart from humans, chimps are the only known animal to engage in warfare. They have been known to fight each other for years in groups, with no obvious reason.

Our latest report highlights that without Access to Work, up to 50,000 disabled people could be without a job. At a time of rising unemployment, we are calling on the Government to prioritise this scheme, which is the most effective disability employment programme that exists.

Without Access to Work, 50,000 disabled people could leave the workforce. Our new research, funded by @trustforlondon, shows why this vital scheme must be protected. Read the report here: thedisabilitypolicycentre.org/access-to-work

We had a great day yesterday at London’s City Hall, bringing together disabled people and unpaid carers for a discussion on the future of the welfare system. Hosted by @EmmaBest22 and @HinaBokhariLD. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences, funded by @trustforlondon.

We were delighted to welcome John Davidson to Scottish Gas Murrayfield yesterday! Excellent work on the trews, John 💙💛 #AsOne

Another obituary, in the Telegraph, after the sad death of former Director of the Freedom Association @TFA4Freedom Simon Richards. telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/202…

This has been an awful week for so many of us. It’s a stark reminder of how far we have to go when it comes to disability rights and attitudes. Sending so much strength to John Davidson.

Considering the last week, a room full of millionaires mocking a working class caretaker with Tourette’s is not a good look. It is not brave. It is not edgy. It is punching down at a disabled man who cannot control his neurological condition. After everything he has endured, that is not comedy. It is cruelty dressed up as it.

If I had told Simon that he would have an obituary in ⁦@thetimes⁩, he would have laughed at me. But here it is and richly deserved. thetimes.com/article/c5fc9d…

@albieamankona Sorry for your loss Albie.

26.2.26 – RIP Grandma Elizabeth We were each other’s from my first breath to her last. She was my favourite person. Grandma left school at thirteen, but she understood people and life in ways no classroom ever could. She lived long enough to hold her great-grandchildren, and to see her granddaughter walk through the gates of Oxford. I will miss the way she could shrink my problems down to size without ever making me feel small. I will miss texting her before I went on air, knowing she would be watching. Sleep well now, Grandma. I’ll see you in heaven. Please put the champagne in the fridge xxx

Now that the worst day in the world on Twitter has ended. Everyone go and watch ‘I Swear’ this week. British cinema at its best.

Our response to the Government’s SEND White Paper. Read our full response here: thedisabilitypolicycentre.org/send-white-pap…

Brilliant to be at @Wolves for the @WestMids_CA transport summit. Excellent that so much progress has been made across the region. Bringing together transport providers, local government and disability campaigners. Congratulations to @Fossysport for all that you have achieved.

Targeting people with mental health conditions will not fix the welfare system #Echobox=1765951914" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bigissue.com/opinion/target…

Just turned my phone off after a day with family in Bournemouth. Heartbreaking scenes to come out of Bondi Beach. Antisemitism has gone unchecked in recent years, and this is where it leads. We must keep fighting it wherever we see it.

Lovely afternoon yesterday at the @cabinetofficeuk Disability Unit annual reception. Everyone’s focus is on closing the disability employment gap and improving our welfare system. I’m hopeful that we can make some meaningful changes in this Parliament.

Very proud of all that we have achieved in four years, with a wonderful team. Here’s to continue pushing to changing lives for the better.

The Curriculum and Assessment Review reinforces the urgent need to remove structural barriers for disabled pupils. Read our response here: linkedin.com/pulse/our-resp…

I just want to be able to afford a house