Patrick Butler
@patrickjbutler
Social policy editor, The Guardian. Tabloid journalist.
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/patrickbutler 22-12-2009 17:37:24
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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 #GdnCharityAppeal2023 NACCOM š§”
1. I donāt know about you but Iām totally exhausted. Doesnāt help that Iāve been bed-ridden for most of the last week, admittedly. The recent government āclimbdownā on the minimum income rule for spouses and partners is a good illustration of why Iām so, so tired of it all.
This is such a compassionate film from the The Guardian in support of our friends NACCOM š§” Refugee Council š§” & Refugees at Homeš§” - a must-watch š§”
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. š§”
'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 š§” member Merseyside Asylum Link's refugee choir - part of the The Guardian and @observerUK 2023 charity appeal series. theguardian.com/society/2023/dā¦
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'
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¦
āChildren with teeth falling out, children with bowed legs, in current society ā this isnāt the Victorian era' >> Jessica Murray reports from the UK hunger frontline theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/dā¦
āAs a nation we shouldnāt be having malnourished children... Thereās that sense of this isnāt right; whatās 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
'What I know is this: if you recognise the name of the chair, itās 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¦
This is a beautiful, powerful and moving film. The human stories of those we work with ā¦Refugee Council š§”ā©. Donāt miss it. theguardian.com/society/video/ā¦
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¦
Charity appeal latest: More than Ā£750,000 donated so far to Guardian and Observer charity appeal in support of Refugee Council š§” Refugees at Homeš§” NACCOM š§” theguardian.com/society/2023/dā¦
So proud to have Refugee Council š§” 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 #RefugeesWelcome #FairBeginsHere #GdnCharityAppeal2023
'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 š§” over the decades theguardian.com/society/video/ā¦ via Laurence Topham Maeve Shearlaw David Levene and Harrison Taylor