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Writer | Senior Investigative Reporter at openDemocracy | Bylines in i; Observer; Guardian; The Times | BWLF | Book: Bodies Under Siege, Verso | Got a story? Email sian.norris(at)opendemocracy.net
The cruelty of Tory austerity remains breathtaking.
November 27, 2025 at 7:22 AM
I did a charity mailing years ago about a single mum with a severely disabled son whose diagnosis meant he, for eg, has sleep issues & a lot of equipment. She was fighting to keep their home as under the bedroom tax she was told he could share with his sister.
November 27, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Yes absolutely
November 26, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Yes it’s bananas that it is being judged on polling and not on “is this going to create a healthier and happier generation and therefore a healthier and happier future society”
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
More on misinformation being shared about Rape Crisis
rapecrisis.org.uk/news/misinfo...
Misinformation about Rape Crisis
We're concerned that misinformation about Rape Crisis could discourage survivors from coming forward for support. Here's our message from our CEO about it.
rapecrisis.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Ts and Cs say "While you may have a strong emotional reaction you expressly agree to assume all risks associated with your use of the Services and not to hold Enough liable for any social, emotional, or legal consequences of such discoveries or encounters."

This is not trauma-informed!
November 26, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The gap they have left by not communicating why defence, why rearmament etc is then filled with confusion and/or conspiracy or zero sum game voices.

But the case is there! Ready to be made!
November 26, 2025 at 9:07 AM
They are confusing!
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM