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Our Family Service | Gambling with Lives (long version)

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Sep 10

#ActionOfTheWeek Gambling with Lives runs UK’s only support service 4 people bereaved by gambling-related suicide, including support 2 allow people 2 engage with investigations & inquests. They’ve made a new film about their service, inc interviews with families & staff: youtu.be/f9mcCHc9qvE?...

YouTube video by Gambling with Lives

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#ActionOfTheWeek - act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/176343/...

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Sep 3

Tell the Lords: Lift the ban on working

People seeking asylum in the UK are banned from working. It’s unfair, harmful, and makes no sense. Let’s build a system based on dignity and justice. Email a Member of the Lords today >>

act.refugee-action.org.uk

Tell Reform to stop exploiting women’s safety to fuel attacks on migrants

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Aug 27

#ActionOfTheWeek MP Sarah Pochin claims migrants & refugees from “predominantly Muslim countries” have a “warped view of their right to sexually assault women”. This paints whole communities as inherently violent, weaponising women’s safety 2 spread racism. action.goodlawproject.org/tell-reform-...

Reform UK is pushing racist claims that migrants are a threat to women’s safety. This toxic narrative paints an entire group of people as inherently dangerous. But there’s no credible evidence to back...

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Tell the governement to ban the bailiffs

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Aug 20

#ActionOfTheWeek Gov is consulting on what to do about collection of council tax debt – including the use of bailiffs. Respond to stop the harassment from bailiffs and help people get out of debt: act.debtjustice.org.uk/consultation

act.debtjustice.org.uk

CAAT - EventBeds™ and NuBreed Hotels: Drop DSEI 2025!

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Aug 12

#ActionOfTheWeek Defence & Security Equipment Intern'l (DSEI) returns to London in Sept. The arms manufacturers Israel purchases weapons from will have a strong presence. Not only do arms companies profit but official hotel booking partner EventBeds. Ask them to cut ties: caat.org.uk/eventbeds-an...

Take action today and email DSEI official hotel-booking partners EventBeds™and NuBreed Hotels, urging both companies to drop DSEI! They must sever ties with the UK’s largest marketplace of death and d...

caat.org.uk

Stop Trump's attack on our oceans!

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Jul 16

#ActionOfTheWeek Trump says he’s going 2 open the Pacific 2 deep sea mining. That means destroying irreplaceable marine life & destabilizing the planet’s ecosystem. Scientists & environmentalists have urged extreme caution as this affects the entire world. Petition now action.eko.org/a/trump-atta...

Donald Trump just announced he’s going to open the Pacific Ocean to deep sea mining!That means his friends will get permits to vacuum up the ocean floor, destroy irreplaceable marine life, and make bi

Petition: Call time on corporate courts

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Jul 9

#ActionOfTheWeek
Giving foreign investors the power to sue for billions of £££ of public funds, 4 making legitimate policy changes, is an affront to democracy. Call on the gov 2 commit to no investor-state dispute settlements in future trade agreements: act.globaljustice.org.uk/petition-cal...

The UK's new trade strategy says it will continue inserting controversial corporate courts into its trade deals. At this very moment, the government is negotiating an investment treaty with India that...

act.globaljustice.org.uk

Email FARM Rio to end its partnership with Starbucks!

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Jul 2

#ActionOfTheWeek FARM Rio is partnering with Starbucks, despite their human rights record. Join a coalition of NGOs, labour unions and human rights groups demanding that FARM Rio end its partnership or make the partnership conditional on major reforms: action.eko.org/campaign/ema...

Brazilian ethical retail brand FARM Rio is partnering with Starbucks, despite the coffee giant’s rotten human rights record. Now, a coalition of NGOs, labour unions, and human rights groups are demand

Tell the Lords: Let children reunite with family

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Jun 4

#ActionOfTheWeek Children are stranded in war zones & Gov is refusing 2 reunite them with family here. A crucial amendment from Lord Alf Dubs could fix broken family reunion rules. The Lords need 2 hear from us 2. Ask House of Lords 2 support child refugees: act.safepassage.org.uk/tell-lords-l...

URGENT: In just a few days, the House of Lords will vote on key changes to the Border Security Bill – and their decision could change lives. Right now, children are stranded in war zones, and the UK G...

act.safepassage.org.uk

Councils: Ban the bailiffs

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · May 28

#ActionOfTheWeek Councils R using bailiffs to collect debts from people who don’t have money 2 pay. There is little evidence bailiffs lead 2 more debt being collected. Some councils have introduced new support measures 2 help people. Sign 2 stop using bailiffs: act.debtjustice.org.uk/councils-ban...

TAD-logo-square.png If you are facing bills for council tax, you are not alone. Across the UK £4.4 billion is now owed in council tax back-payments. The cost of living crisis and the pandemic are pus...

act.debtjustice.org.uk

Introduce caps on how much landlords can raise rent: Protect struggling families like mine

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · May 21

#ActionOfTheWeek Landlords in England can raise rent by more than tenant can afford. Bridget is one of many with experience of unfair rent increases, with her family being forced to pay a 20% hike. Help renters & protect them from unfair rent hikes. Sign the petition: www.change.org/p/introduce-...

Sign the Petition

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Put “Big Seafood” on notice - clean up the global fishing industry - Greenpeace International

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · May 14

#ActionOfTheWeek Fishers have filed lawsuit against tuna brand Bumble Bee 4 human rights violations. The multi-billion $ global seafood industry has enjoyed relative anonymity with fishing taking place far away from legal o/sight. Calling on BB 2 end exploitation: www.greenpeace.org/internationa...

Tell Bumble Bee & FCF to end isolation at sea- it’s time to protect oceans, protect workers.

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In Solidarity Against Repression

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · May 6

#ActionOfTheWeek Hong Kongers are having ‘Wild West’ bounties on their heads for peaceful advocacy of democracy and HR in HK. UK is home to the largest Hong Kong diaspora & an important base of their activism. Join the demand for the Gov to protect Hong Kongers: www.amnesty.org.uk/actions/hong...

Hong Kongers continue to face repression by Hong Kong and Chinese authorities - even if they live in the UK. Join the movement of solidarity against repression. #HongKong #NationalSecurityLaw #NSL #Ch...

www.amnesty.org.uk

Tell the UK: Don’t Fund a Total Disaster in Mozambique

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Apr 30

#ActionOfTheWeek Total is trying to revive a liquid natural gas project. UK gov could provide £1 billion but has a chance to act for the good of Mozambique. Write to the Business and Trade Secretary and ask him to cancel the UK’s funding: act.globaljustice.org.uk/uk-dont-fund...

In 2020, Liz Truss promised almost £1 billion of UK funding to a gas power plant in northern Mozambique that would be a climate and human rights disaster. French fossil fuel giant TotalEnergies owns t...

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Tell your MP to oppose deadly disability cuts

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Apr 23

#ActionOfTheWeek MPs needs to feel the pressure on disability cuts so invite your MP to join an upcoming event, which will bring young PIP claimants face-to-face with politicians to highlight the devastating impact that these planned cuts would have actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

The government’s planned disability cuts are a deadly attack on already vulnerable communities. Benefits such as PIP provide a lifeline to those of us who live with debilitating mental illness. The H...

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Banks: don't back PLN's polluting coal plans

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Apr 16

#ActionOfTheWeek Instead of generating clean energy from renewable sources, Indonesia’s electricity provider continues 2 burn dirty coal. Air pollution has killed 2500+ people. PLN is asking banks like Citi, HSBC & Standard Chartered 2 back a €500m bond. Ask them not 2 action.eko.org/a/banks-don-...

Children in Indonesia are suffering from bronchitis, tuberculosis and even dying because of PLN’s greedy fossil fuel expansion. PLN is Indonesia’s biggest electricity provider. But instead of generati

Wrangler, IKEA, Amazon: protect your workers!

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Apr 1

#ActionOfTheWeek Wrangler & others still haven't signed signed a binding health & safety accord to protect workers who make their products. By signing the Accord, they would have to allow independent safety inspectors into their factories. Sign the petition: action.eko.org/a/wrangler-i...

More than 1000 garment workers in Bangladesh were killed in the Rana Plaza disaster, nearly 12 years ago. It wasn't a natural disaster, it was corporate greed. Since then, more than 250 companies have

Send a message to families detained in North East Syria

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Mar 26

#ActionOfTheWeek As we get closer to Mother’s Day , there are British mothers who are illegally detained in NE Syria. More than half were trafficked, groomed or coerced to go to Syria, some as young as 12 years old. Sending them a message of support: secure.reprieve.org/page/139983/...

It only takes a couple of minutes >>

secure.reprieve.org

Lift the Ban: Open letter

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Mar 20

#ActionOfTheWeek A coalition of organisations & refugees are urging the Home Sec 2 lift the ban on work 4 people seeking asylum. By letting them work, the Home Sec can restore people’s dignity, unleash skills & benefit the economy. Sign the open letter: act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/166207/...

Sign an open letter calling on the Home Secretary to #LiftTheBan on people seeking asylum being able to work. It’s time to unlock talents, supercharge the economy, and let people thrive.

act.refugee-action.org.uk

Sign this letter to Keir Starmer: You can end homelessness | Crisis UK

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Mar 13

#ActionOfTheWeek
A home is the foundation of a healthy life, but rising living costs & a shortage of affordable homes are pushing more people into homelessness. The gov is working on a plan to end homelessness. Tell the PM we expect real action on the plan: campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/166635/...

Dear PM: A future free from homelessness starts now.

campaigns.crisis.org.uk

Speak up for Aid that builds peace

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Mar 5

#ActionOfTheWeek You'll probably have received emails from various orgs calling on you to write to your MP about the cutting of overseas aid. This week's action is to do that if you haven't done so yet. If you need a portal, here's the Fellowship of Reconciliation's link: for.eaction.org.uk/ODIPeace

for.eaction.org.uk

Join our call to demand an independent investigation into the illegal use of handcuffs on pregnant women detained at HMP Bronzefield

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Feb 26

#ActionOfTheWeek
Laura was cuffed to officers for 48 hours during labour & is calling for an independent investigation in what appears to be a widespread practice. Many women may not have realised that what happened to them was illegal. Support Laura: welevelup.org/inquiry/

Demand an investigation

welevelup.org

What is the Constituency Action Network? – Joint Public Issues Team

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Feb 19

#ActionOfTheWeek @publicissues are encouraging churches to get to know their MP - to pray for them as well as to canvas them. See if your church will get on board. Details through this link: jpit.uk/can/what-is-...

JPIT’s Constituency Action Network (CAN) is a network of local churches across the UK who are committed to building meaningful relationships with their MP and working with them to speak and act for pe...

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UK Government: Make Polluters pay!

Network of Methodist Activists @methodistactivists.bsky.social · Feb 12

#ActionOfTheWeek Despite Big Oil companies like Shell being the ones driving the climate chaos seen around the world, they’re not paying a penny to fix their damage. Sign the petition to the Prime Minister to make Big Oil pay: act.gp/4fyV7If

Tell Keir Starmer to use his huge majority in Parliament to reign in big polluters like Shell.

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