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Andy Cook retweeted
🚨NEW: Sickness benefit claims have hit 3k per day, with costs soaring and the potential of millions wasted.
New CSJ analysis finds inactive claimants could still receive £1,000s more than post-tax earnings even after Govt reform.
We're calling for a new approach to welfare👇
Andy Cook retweeted
Watch LIVE from 13:30 tomorrow for the Lost Boys Report Launch📖
With Manchester Mayor @AndyBurnhamGM, Chairman @MPIainDS, Rugbyworks CEO @Dallaglio8, Senior Fellow @miriam_cates, LND Founder @SShaljean & CEO @AndyCook_CSJ ⭐️
Tune in here on X or at: centreforsocialjustice.org.u…
Andy Cook retweeted
Fascinating report. The “lost boys” will be one of the biggest themes in next ten years IMO.
Young women are now consistently earning more than their male counterparts for the first time, according to a report that warns of a social “crisis” gripping young men ⬇️
thetimes.com/uk/society/arti…
Andy Cook retweeted
What are the domestic consequences of the international crisis? On Starmer’s choices, increased defence spending, the impact on policy and public spending. Plus what it means for @reformparty_uk - Latest Not Another One with @steverichards14 @greenmiranda @montie and me…
Andy Cook retweeted
👏Excellent news that the evil crime of Cuckooing has finally been recognised as a specific offence.
📚Our research has revealed 1-in-8 have seen signs of it in their community - thanks to all for supporting our campaign.
Andy Cook retweeted
Watch @bphillipsonMP speech live this morning at 10.25 re @UKLabour plans to end the crisis of school absence and restore the bond between parents and schools. Follow this link:
centreforsocialjustice.org.u…
After fourteen years of Tory rule, too many children are missing too much school.
Labour believes in better.
Parents, schools and govt have a shared responsibility to deliver — together.
I’m speaking at @csjthinktank today on Labour’s plan for schools.
theguardian.com/politics/202…
Andy Cook retweeted
On impact of lockdown this report from @csjthinktank has done more than the Covid inquiry has so far, to asses the damage v benefit of lockdown.
It’s uncomfortable reading for government,SAGE, & those that closed down debate on Lockdown policy
thetimes.co.uk/article/brita…
Andy Cook retweeted
In 2019, our report “Prioritising Growth” on immigration said the minimum salary threshold should increase to 35% above the median to £36,700 (in 2019/20 prices). Good that govt has now moved on this. Here's the rest of the report just in case.
centreforsocialjustice.org.u…
Andy Cook retweeted
🚨Short prison sentences don’t work and community sentences don’t have to be soft.
So we think @AlexChalkChelt @MoJGovUK are right to announce a presumption against prison for short sentences, with robust community sentences used to cut reoffending and the prison population 🧵
Andy Cook retweeted
We have some clear evidence about what can work @BoxWiseLondon @OnSideYZ @FulhamReachBC @LoveRowing_BRCF but we need to set up collaboration on a far greater scale and challenge existing systems and processes #powerofsport #makeadifference #thelongwin theguardian.com/sport/blog/2…
Andy Cook retweeted
Shocking to see.
Last year, our report estimated that up to 1 million people in England are borrowing from an illegal money lender.
Our analysis of 1,252 loan shark victims unveiled the reality of illegal lending today. 🧵
bbc.co.uk/news/business-6579…
Andy Cook retweeted
🗓On 2nd June over 50 charities from across Wales are set to attend our #BigListen event in Cardiff, with esteemed guest speakers @carolynharris24 MP and @JaneHutt MS
Andy Cook retweeted
📈Severe absence from schools has soared by 108% since the pandemic.
In Autumn ‘22, 125k pupils were absent more than 50% of the time, up 64k pupils since Autumn 2019.
The so-called ‘Ghost Children’ 🧵
centreforsocialjustice.org.u…
Andy Cook retweeted
The sight of Alastair Campbell touring the studios as self-appointed national ethics adviser is akin to hearing of King Herod’s appointment as the new children’s commissioner telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/03…
Andy Cook retweeted
Thank you @bbclaurak for highlighting the issue of severe absence with @amanda_spielman on #BBCLauraK
Last month @csjthinktank uncovered a 134% rise in the number of pupils - 140,000 in total - who miss 50%+ of school time.
Government must respond to this unfolding crisis.
Andy Cook retweeted
Crisis in the classroom as 50% jump in the number of so-called “ghost children” - now at a record high. More than 1-in-4 children regularly miss classes.
How to stem the tide of school absence: read our report here: centreforsocialjustice.org.u…
A recent report from @csjthinktank shed light on the rise of what's known as the “ghost children”: severely absent children not at their school desks more than 50% of the time, and numbers have increased dramatically since the #Covid lockdowns.
telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/03…
Andy Cook retweeted
Great to see the cover story of the new Spectator republished in today’s Daily Mail.
It’s a scandal (exposed by the Centre for Social Justice) that deserves the widest possible exposure.
Andy Cook retweeted
Great piece by @GuardianHeather on @ec_board - the new body set up to raise standards in debt collection, set up after a groundbreaking collaboration between bailiffs and debt charities led by @csjthinktank
theguardian.com/business/202…
Andy Cook retweeted
Great to hear @michaelgove referencing our report earlier at #conventionofthenorth
We need stronger growth, more productive industries and better paid jobs 👩🏭🧑💼
📚You can read our report here 👇
centreforsocialjustice.org.u…
📽️Watch in full from @SkyNews 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=z12ww-fV…