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Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · 8h

Vital work of museum of homelessness @ourmoh.bsky.social
bringing to light the shocking reality of deaths of people experiencing homelessness. museumofhomelessness.org/news/new-res...

Our investigation finds that 1611 people experiencing homelessness died in 2024 - a 9% increase on the previous year. — Museum of Homelessness

We are devastated to share our latest research into the deaths of those who die. It has revealed the continued impact at the sharpest edge of the homelessness crisis, as the Labour Government has fail...

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Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · 4d

“These harmful policies isolate people from community, support and healthcare, and deny them dignity. Amid racist rhetoric around immigration, we must remember the real human cost.” www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Home Office ‘missed opportunities’ to assess asylum seeker who took his own life

Leonard Farruku died onboard the Bibby Stockholm in December 2023.

www.independent.co.uk

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Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · 6d

Racism, misogyny, violence and corruption. Reports, recommendations and promises of change. Policing has proved itself incapable of reform. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Met plunged into crisis amid fresh claims of misogyny and racism

Commissioner Mark Rowley says prejudice has ‘put down deep roots’ within force after BBC Panorama investigation

www.theguardian.com

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Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · 7d

No surprises here then. Racism, misogyny and violence endemic in policing culture, policy and practice. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Met officers suspended over alleged abuse of suspects and support for Tommy Robinson

BBC’s Panorama to broadcast allegations about Charing Cross station after sending evidence to police chiefs

www.theguardian.com

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Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · Sep 6

“The mismatch between the realities of asylum seekers’ lives and the increasingly hateful rhetoric of shouty politicians, amplified by large sections of the media and social media, has never been greater.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

A grim week of migrant-bashing, and for what? People will suffer – and Labour will gain absolutely nothing | Diane Taylor

British politicians’ rhetoric has become increasingly shouty and hateful. And now the home secretary has joined the chorus, says writer Diane Taylor

www.theguardian.com

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INQUEST @inquest-org.bsky.social · Sep 3

Strong MP turnout for @ianbyrnemp.bsky.social Westminster Hall debate on Hillsborough Law. The Govt must enact a full Hillsborough Law - with a legal duty of candour and equality of arms. It’s not a technicality - it’s a moral imperative.

Watch the full debate www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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Robert Dallas Grue 🦇 @robertdallasgray.com · Aug 22

this is why they proscribed PA isn’t it

Netpol @netpol.org · Aug 22

Elbit, the Israeli company that was Palestine Action's primary target, is close to winning a £2bn MoD contract to train British soldiers. The idea that as genocide continues it's "business as usual" is why thousands plan to shut down the DSEi arms fair on 9 Sept www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-clos...

UK close to giving Israel's Elbit £2bn contract to train British soldiers

Elbit, which was the primary target of Palestine Action's activism, is close to winning a contract that would allow it to train 60,000 troops per year, according to Private Eye

www.middleeasteye.net

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Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · Aug 14

“It would be easy to be distracted by the failings of one individual. However shocking that conduct might have been, it is paramount that the other wider and more important issues are acknowledged and addressed”. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Girl left unwatched by agency worker at psychiatric unit was unlawfully killed, inquest finds

Jury finds failings of worker before Ruth Szymankiewicz, 14, took own life amount to gross negligence manslaughter

www.theguardian.com

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Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · Aug 13

Despite the best efforts of the Scottish police federation they fail in their attempts to derail the Inquiry. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Chair of Sheku Bayoh inquiry refuses to step down

Lord Bracadale has ruled out stepping down after the Scottish Police Federation questioned his impartiality.

www.bbc.com

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Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · Jul 19

“They have the most advanced technology and know exactly where the missile will fall and who the target is. How could this be a mistake? A ‘mistake’ that killed both of my children!” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Killing of young siblings at Gaza water point shows seeking life’s essentials now a deadly peril

Karam al-Ghussain, 9, and Lulu, 10, were fetching water from a nearby distribution station when an Israeli strike hit it, and them

www.theguardian.com

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Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · Jul 7

“If we are starting to talk about truth telling, here is the truth from where we stand: police racism was a factor in the death of Kumanjayi Walker – not just the racism of an individual officer but the structural racism of the force itself.“ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Here’s some Indigenous truth-telling: structural police racism had a hand in the death of Kumanjayi Walker | Lorena Allam

After the inquest into the Aboriginal teenager’s death, the coroner found constable Zachary Rolfe operated in a system that failed on a number of occasions to ‘rein him in’

www.theguardian.com

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Annu Mayor @annumayor.bsky.social · Jul 3

Sean Brown, father of six and GAA official, was murdered in 1997.

MI5 and the MoD are still refusing to release the files. 28 years on - still no public inquiry.

The ad van has been circling key London sites all week. Day four of five - filmed today at Downing Street. @finucanecentre.bsky.social

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INQUEST @inquest-org.bsky.social · Jul 1

Great meeting in Parliament today on the ongoing need for a National Oversight Mechanism.

We urgently need government to set up a new independent body to ensure real change following inquests and public inquiries.

#NoMoreDeaths

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Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · Jul 1

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Twelve days in Gaza: what happened while the world looked away?

One of the consequences of Israel’s 12-day conflict with Iran was a drop-off in attention to the war in Gaza, where a terrible humanitarian situation deteriorated even further. This is a timeline of w...

www.theguardian.com

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Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · Jun 29

“The actions used by Palestine Action are not new. They follow a tradition of protest that has been instrumental to civil rights movements throughout history. Indeed, these actions have shaped modern Britain and enriched democratic participation globally”. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Palestine Action is part of Britain's proud history of protest. Proscribing it is an assault on democracy | Suresh Grover

Through decades of anti-racist campaigning, I have seen that peaceful, direct action can be the only way to get results, says campaigner Suresh Grover

www.theguardian.com

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Ian Byrne MP @ianbyrnemp.bsky.social · Jun 27

I would like to thank the 166 fellow parliamentarians who have supported my letter today calling on the PM to deliver ‘The Hillsborough Law’ as he promised in the 2022 & 2024 Liverpool party conferences.

A watered-down replacement will not be accepted nor befitting to be called ‘Hillsborough Law'.

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Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · Jun 27

“The legislation is ready to go. It’s just a question of political will. If the Prime Minister doesn’t enact the Hillsborough Law in full, it will be seen as another betrayal of Hillsborough families, survivors and victims of other state cover-ups.” www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

PM told 'do not betray Hillsborough families' in powerful letter

Exclusive: A huge number of Parliamentarians from different party have banded together to tell the government not to replace promised Hillsborough Law with 'toothless' replacement

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · Jun 16

“The evidence is clear: these cuts will deepen inequality and force people further into crisis. We urge the government to listen to those most affected and change course immediately.” www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Starmer’s PIP disability cuts could see claimants lose £10,000 a year, MPs warn

More than 100 Labour MPs could vote against Sir Keir Starmer’s welfare cuts

www.independent.co.uk

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Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · Jun 11

“There are vested interests in this country within state institutions who don't want that cultural change, and that's what we're coming up against.” www.politicshome.com/news/article...

Liverpool Labour MPs Grow Restless Over Hillsborough Law Delay

The government faces a growing backlash among Labour MPs over the continued delay to the Hillsborough Law.

www.politicshome.com

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Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · Jun 10

“There are vested interests in this country within state institutions who don't want that cultural change, and that's what we're coming up against.” #hillsboroughlawnow www.politicshome.com/news/article...

Liverpool Labour MPs Grow Restless Over Hillsborough Law Delay

The government faces a growing backlash among Labour MPs over the continued delay to the Hillsborough Law.

www.politicshome.com

Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · Jun 7

“Reem’s death was a tragedy foretold; her children’s loss a grief that could have been prevented.”
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...

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Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · Jun 6

“Godrick’s death highlights a deeply embedded culture within policing: one that defaults to violence rather than compassion.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Police actions worsened medical crisis that led to black man’s death, inquest finds

Godrick Osei had acute behavioural disturbance when police dragged him across a bathroom floor by his collar

www.theguardian.com

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INQUEST @inquest-org.bsky.social · May 29

“It is vital that when care leavers die while still effectively in the care of the state, there is proper scrutiny to prevent future deaths.

The fact it took two NGOs to secure this level of scrutiny reflects a system that too often sees these deaths as inevitable."

- @debcoles13.bsky.social

Death of autistic care leaver two weeks after 18th birthday highlights catastrophic failure of corporate parenting

Lack of information sharing between multiple agencies contributed to tragedy, coroner finds

new.basw.co.uk

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Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · May 25

5 years on from the police killing of George Floyd, police and state killings remain a serious global issue. Anti racist solidarity and resistance vital in face of increasing authoritarianism.

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Deborah Coles @debcoles13.bsky.social · May 18

“This is not only inhumane and unjust, it's morally wrong and a waste of taxpayers’ money”. bsky.app/profile/ungr... www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...

‘It’s a scandal’: Prisoners on IPP jail terms excluded from recall release scheme

Exclusive: Seven in ten recalled IPP prisoners have committed no further crime but are held for more than two years on average. Releasing them would free up a prison, but they have been left out of th...

www.independent.co.uk

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