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On the need for investing in children: "The social security system is the most effective way to do this. It’s essential both to lift children out of poverty and to turbo-charge other government initiatives that risk falling short if child poverty stays high."

https://nitter.poast.org/CliffEdgeNI/status/2064729994820022771#m

Published: June 10, 2026 15:22

On the need for investing in children: "The social security system is the most effective way to do this. It’s essential both to lift children out of poverty and to turbo-charge other government initiatives that risk falling short if child poverty stays…

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: In the last 5 years... - Energy bills have shot up by 54% - Food prices are up by 39% But wages? Just 36%. And Universal Credit has risen by only 31%. Costs are rising so much faster than incomes. THIS is why people are struggling to survive right now. 💔

https://nitter.poast.org/TrussellUK/status/2062155593742254144#m

Published: June 3, 2026 12:53

In the last 5 years... - Energy bills have shot up by 54% - Food prices are up by 39% But wages? Just 36%. And Universal Credit has risen by only 31%. Costs are rising so much faster than incomes. THIS is why people are struggling to survive right now.…

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: 📢ICYMI: Last week, JRF launched the Disability and Poverty in NI report. This work was supported by an amazing Research Advisory Group & key organisations involved in providing support services in NI. You can hear some of their thoughts below & find the full report in this 🧵

https://nitter.poast.org/mcmullen_sheena/status/2062090682550898975#m

Published: June 3, 2026 08:35

📢ICYMI: Last week, JRF launched the Disability and Poverty in NI report. This work was supported by an amazing Research Advisory Group & key organisations involved in providing support services in NI. You can hear some of their thoughts below & find the…

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: LCNI has submitted our response to the Timms Review of Personal Independence, in which we have outlined a series of key considerations and recommendations. Read our response in full on our website➡️ https://www.lawcentreni.org/news/law-centre-ni-submits-evidence-to-the-timms-review-of-personal-independence-payment/

https://nitter.poast.org/LawCentreNI/status/2060364290113028275#m

Published: May 29, 2026 14:15

LCNI has submitted our response to the Timms Review of Personal Independence, in which we have outlined a series of key considerations and recommendations. Read our response in full on our website➡️ lawcentreni.org/news/law-cen…

"Tackling the root causes of economic insecurity, like too few decent jobs, worsening public health, and soaring rents, would significantly ease pressure on our income safety net, which is carrying too much of the cost of economic failures elsewhere."

https://nitter.poast.org/CliffEdgeNI/status/2059224013717504316#m

Published: May 26, 2026 10:43

"Tackling the root causes of economic insecurity, like too few decent jobs, worsening public health, and soaring rents, would significantly ease pressure on our income safety net, which is carrying too much of the cost of economic failures elsewhere." …

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: Joleen Cunningham @CarersNI outlines why the #GoodJobsBill is hugely significant for unpaid carers in Northern Ireland @niexecutive @CliffEdgeNI @NERI_research @amhNI @BrainInjMatters @NICVA @LisaWilsonNERI @CArchibald_SF @nidirect @healthdpt @alzheimerssoc

https://nitter.poast.org/Economy_NI/status/2058114708738036087#m

Published: May 23, 2026 09:15

Joleen Cunningham @CarersNI outlines why the #GoodJobsBill is hugely significant for unpaid carers in Northern Ireland @niexecutive @CliffEdgeNI @NERI_research @amhNI @BrainInjMatters @NICVA @LisaWilsonNERI @CArchibald_SF @nidirect @healthdpt …

Our working group member, Women's Support Network, today launched research on Mental Health Matters for Women highlighting the impact of financial hardship on women's mental health & calling for the strengthening of the welfare mitigations to protect people from poverty ⬇️

https://nitter.poast.org/CliffEdgeNI/status/2055299496955756837#m

Published: May 15, 2026 14:49

Our working group member, Women's Support Network, today launched research on Mental Health Matters for Women highlighting the impact of financial hardship on women's mental health & calling for the strengthening of the welfare mitigations to protect…

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: ⬆️⬆️⬆️ Thread refers re @danielbakersf #EndHolidayHunger Private Members Bill 1. Please see this @AdviceNI Briefing Paper ... https://www.adviceni.net/policy/publications/automatic-enrolment-free-school-meals 2. Please see this letter from @ChildreninNI and 100+ organisations calling for this in 2023 ... https://x.com/ChildreninNI/status/1643933896080228356

https://nitter.poast.org/KevinHiggins27/status/2054108808457142412#m

Published: May 12, 2026 07:57

⬆️⬆️⬆️ Thread refers re @danielbakersf #EndHolidayHunger Private Members Bill 1. Please see this @AdviceNI Briefing Paper ... adviceni.net/policy/publicat… 2. Please see this letter from @ChildreninNI and 100+ organisations calling for this in 2023 ...…

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: Many of us know the stigma of going without. 🤔 So why do we still subject our children to division in the canteen? Read the OpEd from Michelle McHale, Bridging the Gap: https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/child-free-school-meals-opinion-5HjdYGL_2/

https://nitter.poast.org/NoChildBehindUK/status/2053848362823139761#m

Published: May 11, 2026 14:43

Many of us know the stigma of going without. 🤔 So why do we still subject our children to division in the canteen? Read the OpEd from Michelle McHale, Bridging the Gap: lbc.co.uk/article/child-free…

RT by @CliffEdgeNI: “Poverty pressures are getting louder. We all want to make this work. For the sake of the children who live it every day we’re asking – when will a plan on poverty get real?” @irish_news @SaveUKNews https://www.irishnews.com/news/northern-ireland/charity-boss-slams-stormont-for-ignoring-experts-and-avoiding-targets-over-poverty-strategy-3W6E7FQG3RDELDOPTUWVPVKUYQ/

https://nitter.poast.org/SCUKNI/status/2051581960653345091#m

Published: May 5, 2026 08:37

“Poverty pressures are getting louder. We all want to make this work. For the sake of the children who live it every day we’re asking – when will a plan on poverty get real?” @irish_news @SaveUKNews irishnews.com/news/northern-…