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Patrick Butler

@patrickjbutler

Social policy editor, The Guardian. Tabloid journalist.

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linkhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/patrickbutler calendar_today22-12-2009 17:37:24

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Bridget Young šŸ§”(@YoungBridget) 's Twitter Profile Photo

So pleased that more people will learn about the incredible work that AsylumLinkMerseyside does; from housing & legal advice to hiking, litter picking & their wonderful Community Choir. Proud their story has featured as part of the The Guardian appeal NACCOM šŸ§”

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Colin Yeo(@ColinYeo1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1. I donā€™t know about you but Iā€™m totally exhausted. Doesnā€™t help that Iā€™ve been bed-ridden for most of the last week, admittedly. The recent government ā€œclimbdownā€ on the minimum income rule for spouses and partners is a good illustration of why Iā€™m so, so tired of it all.

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NACCOM šŸ§”(@NACCOMnetwork) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Incredibly grateful to all those who have supported the The Guardian and The Observer appeal in its first few weeks - brilliant to see so many people wanting to help bring an end to destitution, hardship & injustice amongst people in the asylum & immigration system. Thank you. šŸ§”

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Patrick Butler(@patrickjbutler) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'When I come here I can dance, I can shout, I can do anything I want. All my stress, I leave it hereā€: Rachel Hall visits NACCOM šŸ§” member Merseyside Asylum Link's refugee choir - part of the The Guardian and @observerUK 2023 charity appeal series. theguardian.com/society/2023/dā€¦

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Alex Clarke(@A_MClarke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Absolutely incredible the Government didn't foresee a surge in refugee homeless as a result of giving them just 7 days notice to find new accommodation

People struggle to do so with a month's notice from a S.21 - imagine trying to do it new to the country and with little support

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Rebecca Payne(@Oohgpwales) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This isnā€™t just awful at an individual level, these kids are going to have health impacts that follow them their whole lives, affecting workforce productivity and nhs resources. Surely even those who donā€™t care about human suffering can see Uk policies are bad economically

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Aditya Chakrabortty(@chakrabortty) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The miserly tale of how a university took its staffā€™s wages ā€“ and the public paid the price.
My column on a modern-day Scrooge
theguardian.com/commentisfree/ā€¦

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Refugees at HomešŸ§”(@RefugeesAtHome) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Cheering : Q, 28, just moved into his own place after a month with D&S in Bournemouth. He said it was his 1st time in 2 yrs in a home. Hosts: 'It was our pleasure, he was a lovely guest & we had the greatest food he cooked! Also he became besties with the dog'

Cheering #GoodNewsFriday: Q, 28, just moved into his own place after a month with D&S in Bournemouth. He said it was his 1st time in 2 yrs in a home. Hosts: 'It was our pleasure, he was a lovely guest & we had the greatest food he cooked! Also he became besties with the dog'
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Paul Kissack(@PaulKissack) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A policy idea. Collectively we could ensure all families have enough money to buy nutritious food. We could call the policy ā€˜social securityā€™. It could reduce pressure on the NHS. It might just prove morally and fiscally responsible. Just an idea.

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Patrick Butler(@patrickjbutler) 's Twitter Profile Photo

My The Guardian story with michaelgoodier.bsky.social and Sammy Gecsoyler: Home Office quietly reverses policy on UK hostel evictions after surge in refugee homelessness theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/dā€¦

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ā€œChildren with teeth falling out, children with bowed legs, in current society ā€“ this isnā€™t the Victorian era' >> Jessica Murray reports from the UK hunger frontline theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/dā€¦

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Patrick Butler(@patrickjbutler) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ā€œAs a nation we shouldnā€™t be having malnourished children... Thereā€™s that sense of this isnā€™t right; whatā€™s happening here?ā€ >> Surge in number of people in hospital with nutrient deficiencies, NHS figures show theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/dā€¦ via Hannah Devlin

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'What I know is this: if you recognise the name of the chair, itā€™s bad news': Charlotte Higgins on the calamitous management and governance helping bring the (exempt) charity and national cultural institution the British Museum to its knees.(theguardian.com/commentisfree/ā€¦

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Enver Solomon šŸ§”(@EnverSol) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This is a beautiful, powerful and moving film. The human stories of those we work with ā¦Refugee Council šŸ§”ā©. Donā€™t miss it. theguardian.com/society/video/ā€¦

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Refugee Council šŸ§”(@refugeecouncil) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fantastic short film by the The Guardian featuring some of the inspiring people we have supported over the years. We are proud to continue the vital work we do with those seeking safety, welcoming them and offering hope in desperate circumstances.
youtu.be/rsyB_9obk3U?siā€¦

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Maeve Shearlaw(@MaeveShearlaw) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The UK has not always been a hostile enviroment for refugees. This is how those fleeing war, genocide and revolution were welcomed here. Video made for the Guardian charity appeal
youtube.com/watch?v=rsyB_9ā€¦

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NACCOM šŸ§”(@NACCOMnetwork) 's Twitter Profile Photo

So proud to have Refugee Council šŸ§” as a NACCOM member.

Watch this video to see the impact that welcoming people fleeing war and persecution can have. Thank you to the individuals involved for telling their stories

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Patrick Butler(@patrickjbutler) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'The only thing that kept them going was hope: ' fantastic The Guardian short film for this year's charity appeal featuring refugees supported by appeal partners Refugee Council šŸ§” over the decades theguardian.com/society/video/ā€¦ via Laurence Topham Maeve Shearlaw David Levene and Harrison Taylor

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