Rachel Charlton-Dailey
@rachelcdailey.bsky.social
Disability rights & sausage pics. Author of Ramping Up Rights and columnist at The Canary. Book tour ⬇️ {She/they}
https://linktr.ee/rachelcdailey
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Hello if you're new here, I'm a disability rights journalist, activist and author. Currently write for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social and my disability rights history book, Ramping Up Rights is also out now. AND of course I'm dog mam to Rusty (pictured)
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Can't remember a new password a website made me have a couple of weeks ago but I can remember all the words to the lion sleeps tonight IN FRENCH that I learnt at school when I was 12.
November 28, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Can't remember a new password a website made me have a couple of weeks ago but I can remember all the words to the lion sleeps tonight IN FRENCH that I learnt at school when I was 12.
"Reeves might’ve thrown benefits claimants under the bus with the budget, but the corporate media rags are backing up to make sure they get dragged under the tyres"
I wrote about how the media are pitting benefits claimants against "Working people" (again) post budget for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
I wrote about how the media are pitting benefits claimants against "Working people" (again) post budget for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
Mainstream media rags pit working people against benefit claimants after budget
Reeves' budget might have thrown benefit claimants under the bus, but newspapers are making sure to reverse over them too
www.thecanary.co
November 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
"Reeves might’ve thrown benefits claimants under the bus with the budget, but the corporate media rags are backing up to make sure they get dragged under the tyres"
I wrote about how the media are pitting benefits claimants against "Working people" (again) post budget for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
I wrote about how the media are pitting benefits claimants against "Working people" (again) post budget for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
Got woken up by a parcel being delivered yesterday and answered the door half asleep with “excuse me?” No regrets
November 27, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Got woken up by a parcel being delivered yesterday and answered the door half asleep with “excuse me?” No regrets
Just to let everyone know I’ve got Covid and a bloody UTI, so I won’t be working the next couple of days. Hoping to be back for budget day, but would appreciate not being tagged in a hundred disability hating things cos I haven’t spoken about them. Look after yourselves
November 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Just to let everyone know I’ve got Covid and a bloody UTI, so I won’t be working the next couple of days. Hoping to be back for budget day, but would appreciate not being tagged in a hundred disability hating things cos I haven’t spoken about them. Look after yourselves
Is it too early to mention the C word? If you're looking for a gift for someone interested in learning more about the disabled peoples movement, my book Ramping Up Rights is 25% off (with a free ebook!) with the code RIGHTS25 from @hurstpublishers.bsky.social www.hurstpublishers.com/book/ramping...
Ramping Up Rights | Hurst Publishers
A 100-year history of enraging injustices and inspiring campaigns: the fight for British disability rights isn’t over.
www.hurstpublishers.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Is it too early to mention the C word? If you're looking for a gift for someone interested in learning more about the disabled peoples movement, my book Ramping Up Rights is 25% off (with a free ebook!) with the code RIGHTS25 from @hurstpublishers.bsky.social www.hurstpublishers.com/book/ramping...
Richard Tice calls neurodivergent kids “overdiagnosed” and “insane” - he’s of course wrong
“It really shouldn’t need saying but grown men should know better than to take the piss out of disabled kids” me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
“It really shouldn’t need saying but grown men should know better than to take the piss out of disabled kids” me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Richard Tice calls neurodivergent kids "overdiagnosed" — he's of course wrong
Reform leader, Richard Tice stoops to new low, blaming overdiagnosis for SEND crisis in vitriolic attack on disabled kids at party conference
www.thecanary.co
November 19, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Richard Tice calls neurodivergent kids “overdiagnosed” and “insane” - he’s of course wrong
“It really shouldn’t need saying but grown men should know better than to take the piss out of disabled kids” me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
“It really shouldn’t need saying but grown men should know better than to take the piss out of disabled kids” me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
It’s official: the DWP treats benefit claimants worse than criminals www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
It's official: the DWP treats benefit claimants worse than criminals
The DWP puts larger financial sanctions on Universal Credit claimants than the average criminal gets in a fine, a new report finds
www.thecanary.co
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It’s official: the DWP treats benefit claimants worse than criminals www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Reposted by Rachel Charlton-Dailey
I've mentioned this quietly, but - since the summer my hobby has been making this ambitious murder mystery podcast. A story. Narrated by me, with a mouthwatering cast. Partly interactive. Trailer is coming tomorrow but if you like the sound of this, please follow @murderbastard.bsky.social.
November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I've mentioned this quietly, but - since the summer my hobby has been making this ambitious murder mystery podcast. A story. Narrated by me, with a mouthwatering cast. Partly interactive. Trailer is coming tomorrow but if you like the sound of this, please follow @murderbastard.bsky.social.
Epstein survivors push for release of files in powerful new video www.thecanary.co/global/world...
Epstein survivors push for release of files in powerful new video
The fact that survivors of Epstein's horrific abuse have to beg politicians to serve them a morsel of justice in the first place says it all
www.thecanary.co
November 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Epstein survivors push for release of files in powerful new video www.thecanary.co/global/world...
Reposted by Rachel Charlton-Dailey
In honour of Disability History Month, we're offering @rachelcdailey.bsky.social's 'Ramping Up Rights: An Unfinished History of British Disability Activism at 25% discount w/promo code RIGHTS25 and a free copy of the ebook.
ORDER HERE: tinyurl.com/ync7vmar
ORDER HERE: tinyurl.com/ync7vmar
November 17, 2025 at 8:43 AM
In honour of Disability History Month, we're offering @rachelcdailey.bsky.social's 'Ramping Up Rights: An Unfinished History of British Disability Activism at 25% discount w/promo code RIGHTS25 and a free copy of the ebook.
ORDER HERE: tinyurl.com/ync7vmar
ORDER HERE: tinyurl.com/ync7vmar
The NYT obituary of Alice Wong doesn't mention COVID fucking once
November 16, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The NYT obituary of Alice Wong doesn't mention COVID fucking once
saw a man in Sainsbury's today and his trolley was literally 8 avocados, 4 packs of noodles and some chorizo. Genuinely, how do men survive?
November 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
saw a man in Sainsbury's today and his trolley was literally 8 avocados, 4 packs of noodles and some chorizo. Genuinely, how do men survive?
Those who want Assisted Dying to go through keep trying to sway public opinion, but those opposed always prove them wrong (me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Corporate journalist attempts to shill for assisted dying - but is caught out
ITV's Paul Brand said the Assisted Dying Bill amendments were a record - but he quickly got rebuked by actual people who know
www.thecanary.co
November 15, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Those who want Assisted Dying to go through keep trying to sway public opinion, but those opposed always prove them wrong (me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
My publisher has a great offer for #DisabilityHistoryMonth. You can get 25% off my book Ramping Up Rights AND a free ebook!
RUR tells for the first time over 100 years of disability rights activism in the UK to empower others to keep fighting now ⬇️⬇️ www.hurstpublishers.com/book/ramping...
RUR tells for the first time over 100 years of disability rights activism in the UK to empower others to keep fighting now ⬇️⬇️ www.hurstpublishers.com/book/ramping...
Ramping Up Rights | Hurst Publishers
A 100-year history of enraging injustices and inspiring campaigns: the fight for British disability rights isn’t over.
www.hurstpublishers.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:51 AM
My publisher has a great offer for #DisabilityHistoryMonth. You can get 25% off my book Ramping Up Rights AND a free ebook!
RUR tells for the first time over 100 years of disability rights activism in the UK to empower others to keep fighting now ⬇️⬇️ www.hurstpublishers.com/book/ramping...
RUR tells for the first time over 100 years of disability rights activism in the UK to empower others to keep fighting now ⬇️⬇️ www.hurstpublishers.com/book/ramping...
Disability Pay Gap Day shows Labour don’t actually care about supporting us into work
Me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Disability Pay Gap Day shows Labour don't actually care about supporting us into work
Disability Pay Gap stats show that non-disabled people earn £2.24 more per hour than disabled people - leaving them £4k a year better off
www.thecanary.co
November 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Disability Pay Gap Day shows Labour don’t actually care about supporting us into work
Me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Me for @thecanaryuk.bsky.social www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Most boring man in politics to be ousted by the second most boring man in politics, allegedly. But what is the Streeting vs Starmer "fight" really a smokescreen for? (via @thecanaryuk.bsky.social) www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Corporate media spread rumours Streeting set for leadership challenge
Corporate journalists are abuzz with rumours that Wes Streeting may challenge Starmer's leadership - but the NHS is still on its knees
www.thecanary.co
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Most boring man in politics to be ousted by the second most boring man in politics, allegedly. But what is the Streeting vs Starmer "fight" really a smokescreen for? (via @thecanaryuk.bsky.social) www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
LOCALS I'll be the surprise (not at all last minute) 4th guest at tonight's Arty Parti live podcast recording at Diegos in Sunderland as part of University of Sunderland's Creative Industries Week
Info and Tickets here (I'm replacing Jonny Smith FYI): artyparti.com/events
Info and Tickets here (I'm replacing Jonny Smith FYI): artyparti.com/events
ArtyParti - Events
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November 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
LOCALS I'll be the surprise (not at all last minute) 4th guest at tonight's Arty Parti live podcast recording at Diegos in Sunderland as part of University of Sunderland's Creative Industries Week
Info and Tickets here (I'm replacing Jonny Smith FYI): artyparti.com/events
Info and Tickets here (I'm replacing Jonny Smith FYI): artyparti.com/events
And just like that the Ramping Up Rights book tour is over! What an incredible past few months getting to meet some many fucking brilliant disabled people. I've loved single minute. We'll be back in the new year but until then you can still buy the book here linktr.ee/rampinguprights
November 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
And just like that the Ramping Up Rights book tour is over! What an incredible past few months getting to meet some many fucking brilliant disabled people. I've loved single minute. We'll be back in the new year but until then you can still buy the book here linktr.ee/rampinguprights
Heard the BEST insult at the weekend: "he sounds like someone who wanks with the big light on”
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Heard the BEST insult at the weekend: "he sounds like someone who wanks with the big light on”
Yesterday was the 30th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act. The absolute tumbleweed from the media & gov shows just how much they want to bury how much disabled people fought and still fight for our rights.
November 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Yesterday was the 30th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act. The absolute tumbleweed from the media & gov shows just how much they want to bury how much disabled people fought and still fight for our rights.
Reposted by Rachel Charlton-Dailey
It's here!! Thank you, @rachelcdailey.bsky.social and @biggreenbooks.bsky.social!
November 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
It's here!! Thank you, @rachelcdailey.bsky.social and @biggreenbooks.bsky.social!
Reposted by Rachel Charlton-Dailey
Here's an ace #buyastrangerabook day offer.
Disability History Month starts on November 20th.
And to help raise its profile @rachelcdailey.bsky.social is offering to buy TWO people a copy each of her book Ramping Up Rights.
Check out the blurb and let us know if you'd like a copy.
UK only
Disability History Month starts on November 20th.
And to help raise its profile @rachelcdailey.bsky.social is offering to buy TWO people a copy each of her book Ramping Up Rights.
Check out the blurb and let us know if you'd like a copy.
UK only
November 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Here's an ace #buyastrangerabook day offer.
Disability History Month starts on November 20th.
And to help raise its profile @rachelcdailey.bsky.social is offering to buy TWO people a copy each of her book Ramping Up Rights.
Check out the blurb and let us know if you'd like a copy.
UK only
Disability History Month starts on November 20th.
And to help raise its profile @rachelcdailey.bsky.social is offering to buy TWO people a copy each of her book Ramping Up Rights.
Check out the blurb and let us know if you'd like a copy.
UK only
Reposted by Rachel Charlton-Dailey
IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The best of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The best of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only
Buy A Stranger A Book. #buyastrangerabook - Stuff you might like... - Big Green Bookshop. @biggreenbooks on Twitter. Cheese fan. My Mum says hi.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The best of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The best of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only
Okay this is going to annoy me all day, in like 2020ish there was someone Trump appointed to something with a hilarious name involving the word Dick, what was it hive mind?
November 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Okay this is going to annoy me all day, in like 2020ish there was someone Trump appointed to something with a hilarious name involving the word Dick, what was it hive mind?
Reposted by Rachel Charlton-Dailey
Delighted to be chairing this discussion with my anthropologist/activist hat on with @rachelcdailey.bsky.social @samgoncalveshorton.bsky.social and Dan Glazebrook on Saturday in Edinburgh 💜
Come along if you’re around!
Come along if you’re around!
SO looking forward to this discussion next Saturday at the Radical Book Fair
November 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Delighted to be chairing this discussion with my anthropologist/activist hat on with @rachelcdailey.bsky.social @samgoncalveshorton.bsky.social and Dan Glazebrook on Saturday in Edinburgh 💜
Come along if you’re around!
Come along if you’re around!