Callum Northcote

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. independent.co.uk/world/us-germa…

Anti-FGM programmes axed in UK aid cuts: ‘There will be more victims’ @savechildrenuk @APPGSRH @CommonsIDC independent.co.uk/news/world/afr…

Robbed

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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.

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

‘Their only job is to protect the ludicrous system at which they sit at the top.' The removal of Prince Andrew’s titles has James O’Brien thinking about the ‘confected’ nature of the Royal Family.

Get this right in the bin. Fans first, not TV audiences.

“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 independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…

Well worth a read. Some great minds using this moment of aid cuts to consider 'what next?' Lots in here for the sector to unpick and debate as we seek to chart a new path forward which sees investment return, and impact delivered.

Huge respect for Kick It Out for collating and working hard to end this, to truly make football a game for all.

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.

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. savethechildren.org.uk/news/media-cen…

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

🚨 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

"The UK government’s refusal to make spending commitments on nutrition is deeply concerning." Some important reporting by @devex bit.ly/3FurBXX

Good job they got rid of FA Cup replays so the players don't get tired.

Peak British train network.

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. mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

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. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…