Mark Hodgkinson

Today, we handed in over 100,000 petition signatures to 10 Downing Street 📋 It’s a clear message to the government: the cost of cuts is catastrophic ✂️

Life is still unequal for disabled people. The time has come for recognition and change. We believe an equal future is possible, but it's going to take all of us. Are you in?

@mimsdavies @DWPgovuk @MelJStride Great to see the role being recognised at the level it deserves!

So delighted to be continuing in this important role as Minister of State @DWPgovuk working with a BRILLIANT team of Ministers & officials.I’ve been involved in this wonderful & dedicated department for a number of years & this is a HUGE honour in Govt to deliver in this key role

Good to hear @Keir_Starmer wanting to hear from Civil Society, saying essential to do so in shaping the policies which will lead to a “decade of national renewal”. We welcome that commitment and the recognition that a longer term vision is needed. Whoever is in power!

Great to take part in the roundtable with @AnnelieseDodds hosted @RNIB. Always inspiring to be with our storytellers who are most powerful at getting the key messages across. Thanks to Arunima for taking part.

How can it be right for 16m disabled people in the UK (1 in 4 of us) not to be represented by a Minister for Disabled People?

Received a Christmas Card from the PM today. Frankly would much rather have welcomed a new Minister for Disabled People.

Good to see this on my journey in this morning. Transforming attitudes to disabled people is a key goal for us at Scope and transport can be one of the key challenges. It’s nearly 1 in 4 of us too.

The @Scope Disability Equality Awards are now open for entries. From journalists and influencers to campaigns and community groups, let’s celebrate those working hard for disability equality. Submit your nominations here 👇 #ScopeAwards fal.cn/3zZ5a

Great to spend time at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising convention today and to hear from my fabulous colleagues presenting on Scope for Business business.scope.org.uk

Want to help us end injustice and change attitudes? ✍️ By leaving a gift to Scope in your will, whether big or small, you can help create a future that’s fair for disabled people. Request your free Gifts in Wills guide today. 👉 fal.cn/3xuHt

Great to be at the reopening of our shop in Wimbledon today. A fantastic team effort.

And finally the Lifetime achievement award presented by Dan Edge. Brilliant to recognise Baroness Jane Campbell with a welcome day out from parliament! #scopeawards

Mike from Purple and Sam, looking dazzling as ever, as presenters. We need more disabled people as role models so congratulations to Rose Ayling-Ellis as a winner. #scopeawards

Eight times Paralympian Sophie and Tom Jamison presenting the award for a journalist going above and beyond, telling disabled people’s stories with compassion and respect. Well done to Richard Butchins. #scopeawards

We need more media moments showing the talents of disabled people. Leon Harrop presents the award for Rose Ayling-Ellis to the Strictly team. #scopeawards

Campaign nominee British Deaf Association. Congratulations on being a winner and getting British Sign Language recognised as a language in law.#scopeawards

Purple Pioneers! Doing amazing work in their communities. Congratulations to Ru Jones! #ScopeAwards

Accessibility just makes good business sense full stop. Accessibility should always be first not an afterthought. Congratulations to winner Wizzybug and thanks to Paulette (Barclays) and Joanna (V500) for presenting. #ScopeAwards

Electra Fence and mum Ann who has supported Scope for 60 years - thank-you! #ScopeAwards