🗣️ “A choice between heating and eating isn't really a choice at all.”
Millions are facing hardship because Universal Credit is falling short.
The UK government must make sure UC covers the cost of the essentials we need to survive.
Together we can end hunger and hardship.
Millions are facing hardship because Universal Credit is falling short.
The UK government must make sure UC covers the cost of the essentials we need to survive.
Together we can end hunger and hardship.
November 21, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Bernie Sanders: +10
Hakeem Jeffries: -3
Donald Trump: -7
Mike Johnson: -9
JD Vance: -11
Chuck Schumer: -15
Elon Musk -17
WFP/JRF, 2/24-3/2
drive.google.com/file/d/1psge...
Hakeem Jeffries: -3
Donald Trump: -7
Mike Johnson: -9
JD Vance: -11
Chuck Schumer: -15
Elon Musk -17
WFP/JRF, 2/24-3/2
drive.google.com/file/d/1psge...
250312_Current Events Messaging_Survey_Toplines.pdf
drive.google.com
March 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Bernie Sanders: +10
Hakeem Jeffries: -3
Donald Trump: -7
Mike Johnson: -9
JD Vance: -11
Chuck Schumer: -15
Elon Musk -17
WFP/JRF, 2/24-3/2
drive.google.com/file/d/1psge...
Hakeem Jeffries: -3
Donald Trump: -7
Mike Johnson: -9
JD Vance: -11
Chuck Schumer: -15
Elon Musk -17
WFP/JRF, 2/24-3/2
drive.google.com/file/d/1psge...
UK thinktanks that have just joined Bluesky: @davidhumeinst.bsky.social and @jrf-uk.bsky.social.
August 13, 2024 at 10:28 AM
UK thinktanks that have just joined Bluesky: @davidhumeinst.bsky.social and @jrf-uk.bsky.social.
This is shocking. New @jrf-uk.bsky.social report has found ‘very deep poverty’ in Britain has hit its worst level in 30 years.
Why is this not on every UK news show this morning?
Why is this not on every UK news show this morning?
Poverty is deepening.
🔎 Our #UKPoverty2026 report was launched this morning.
People in very deep poverty now make up the biggest group of people in poverty, at 6.8 million people.
This is unacceptable for the fifth richest country in the world, and it has consequences.
🔎 Our #UKPoverty2026 report was launched this morning.
People in very deep poverty now make up the biggest group of people in poverty, at 6.8 million people.
This is unacceptable for the fifth richest country in the world, and it has consequences.
January 27, 2026 at 8:43 AM
This is shocking. New @jrf-uk.bsky.social report has found ‘very deep poverty’ in Britain has hit its worst level in 30 years.
Why is this not on every UK news show this morning?
Why is this not on every UK news show this morning?
“No truly moral choice would leave disabled people without support designed to allow them to lead a dignified life, or facing hardship”
Absolutely right @jrf-uk.bsky.social
Absolutely right @jrf-uk.bsky.social
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall's speech today laid out plans to cut disability and sickness benefits by billions.
❌ No truly moral choice would leave disabled people without support designed to allow them to lead a dignified life, or facing hardship. 1/4
❌ No truly moral choice would leave disabled people without support designed to allow them to lead a dignified life, or facing hardship. 1/4
Liz Kendall unveils UK benefits cuts set to leave many sick and disabled worse off
March 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
“No truly moral choice would leave disabled people without support designed to allow them to lead a dignified life, or facing hardship”
Absolutely right @jrf-uk.bsky.social
Absolutely right @jrf-uk.bsky.social
“MPs who choose to walk through the lobby and support this bill are paving the way for at least 150,000 people to be pulled into poverty”
@jrf-uk.bsky.social
@jrf-uk.bsky.social
Today MPs will vote on the amended welfare bill.
MPs who choose to walk through the lobby and support this bill are paving the way for at least 150,000 people to be pulled into poverty.
Here are just 3 reasons why they should oppose this bill from @katieschmuecker.bsky.social 🔽
MPs who choose to walk through the lobby and support this bill are paving the way for at least 150,000 people to be pulled into poverty.
Here are just 3 reasons why they should oppose this bill from @katieschmuecker.bsky.social 🔽
July 1, 2025 at 1:26 PM
“MPs who choose to walk through the lobby and support this bill are paving the way for at least 150,000 people to be pulled into poverty”
@jrf-uk.bsky.social
@jrf-uk.bsky.social
"The balance here is off the scale"
The government's proposed cuts to disability benefits will deepen poverty and hardship, and push many further from work.
Iain Porter, senior policy adviser at @jrf-uk.bsky.social gives evidence to the Work & Pensions Committee
The government's proposed cuts to disability benefits will deepen poverty and hardship, and push many further from work.
Iain Porter, senior policy adviser at @jrf-uk.bsky.social gives evidence to the Work & Pensions Committee
April 23, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"The balance here is off the scale"
The government's proposed cuts to disability benefits will deepen poverty and hardship, and push many further from work.
Iain Porter, senior policy adviser at @jrf-uk.bsky.social gives evidence to the Work & Pensions Committee
The government's proposed cuts to disability benefits will deepen poverty and hardship, and push many further from work.
Iain Porter, senior policy adviser at @jrf-uk.bsky.social gives evidence to the Work & Pensions Committee
Green Day Chant 'No TRUMP, NO KKK, NO Fascist USA' at AMA 2016
YouTube video by JRF
youtu.be
January 25, 2026 at 3:21 AM
NO TRUMP! NO KKK! NO FASCIST USA!
Green Day Chant 'No TRUMP, NO KKK, NO Fascist USA' at AMA 2016
YouTube video by JRF
www.youtube.com
June 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
NO TRUMP! NO KKK! NO FASCIST USA!
Grumman JRF-6B flying boat RAF Goose Mk IA FP486 April 1942
July 9, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Grumman JRF-6B flying boat RAF Goose Mk IA FP486 April 1942
BREAKING: @jrf-uk.bsky.social estimate that from April 2026 to April 2029 incomes are set to fall by £580.
🔔 New analysis alert!
Our modelling finds that average annual household disposable incomes are projected to grow by just £40 over the course of the current parliament (from April 2024 to April 2029) after adjusting for inflation.
Our modelling finds that average annual household disposable incomes are projected to grow by just £40 over the course of the current parliament (from April 2024 to April 2029) after adjusting for inflation.
March 4, 2026 at 8:14 AM
BREAKING: @jrf-uk.bsky.social estimate that from April 2026 to April 2029 incomes are set to fall by £580.
Green Day Chant 'No TRUMP, NO KKK, NO Fascist USA' at AMA 2016
YouTube video by JRF
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:09 AM
These are shocking finding’s from @jrf-uk.bsky.social:
• 88% of low-income households who receive disability benefits were going without the essentials in the 6 months to Oct
• 59% had to take out a loan to cover the cost of essentials
• 53% were in arrears
Any cuts would be devastating
• 88% of low-income households who receive disability benefits were going without the essentials in the 6 months to Oct
• 59% had to take out a loan to cover the cost of essentials
• 53% were in arrears
Any cuts would be devastating
January 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
These are shocking finding’s from @jrf-uk.bsky.social:
• 88% of low-income households who receive disability benefits were going without the essentials in the 6 months to Oct
• 59% had to take out a loan to cover the cost of essentials
• 53% were in arrears
Any cuts would be devastating
• 88% of low-income households who receive disability benefits were going without the essentials in the 6 months to Oct
• 59% had to take out a loan to cover the cost of essentials
• 53% were in arrears
Any cuts would be devastating
It was a pleasure working with the @kinship.works team - @jamestplunkett.bsky.social, @emilyjmacaulay.bsky.social, Laura & @annadent.bsky.social - and the excellent @jrf-uk.bsky.social team - @yasminibison.bsky.social @katieschmuecker.bsky.social @rachelcasey.bsky.social @joshwesterling.bsky.social
September 25, 2026 at 12:56 PM
It was a pleasure working with the @kinship.works team - @jamestplunkett.bsky.social, @emilyjmacaulay.bsky.social, Laura & @annadent.bsky.social - and the excellent @jrf-uk.bsky.social team - @yasminibison.bsky.social @katieschmuecker.bsky.social @rachelcasey.bsky.social @joshwesterling.bsky.social
Any faction truly speaking for the “neglected working classes” would start with this map from @jrf-uk.bsky.social
May 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Any faction truly speaking for the “neglected working classes” would start with this map from @jrf-uk.bsky.social
88% of low-income households who receive disability benefits were going without the essentials in the 6 months to Oct 📢
59% had to take out a loan to cover the cost of essentials. 53% were in arrears.
Our COL tracker: www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-livi...
Anushka Asthana on @itvpeston.bsky.social
59% had to take out a loan to cover the cost of essentials. 53% were in arrears.
Our COL tracker: www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-livi...
Anushka Asthana on @itvpeston.bsky.social
March 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Govt has committed to £3bn cuts to health/disability benefits. But targeting arbitrary savings (set by previous Govt) won't lead to effective reforms that unlock work, and risks deeper hardship for disabled people.
New @jrf-uk.bsky.social / Scope report shows the changes we really need🧵1/12
New @jrf-uk.bsky.social / Scope report shows the changes we really need🧵1/12
November 14, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Govt has committed to £3bn cuts to health/disability benefits. But targeting arbitrary savings (set by previous Govt) won't lead to effective reforms that unlock work, and risks deeper hardship for disabled people.
New @jrf-uk.bsky.social / Scope report shows the changes we really need🧵1/12
New @jrf-uk.bsky.social / Scope report shows the changes we really need🧵1/12
Back in 2010 all the miserable outcomes of austerity were warned about and now here they are. bsky.app/profile/jrf-...
Today's ONS stats illustrate the devastating impacts of poverty on life expectancy.
Most areas across Great Britain have experienced a fall in life expectancy. 📢
With some of the most deprived areas having the lowest expectancy. 1/3
Most areas across Great Britain have experienced a fall in life expectancy. 📢
With some of the most deprived areas having the lowest expectancy. 1/3
December 4, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Back in 2010 all the miserable outcomes of austerity were warned about and now here they are. bsky.app/profile/jrf-...
Green Day auch am Start youtu.be/varExpTrTb8?...
Green Day Chant 'No TRUMP, NO KKK, NO Fascist USA' at AMA 2016
YouTube video by JRF
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Green Day auch am Start youtu.be/varExpTrTb8?...
See more on the impacts of the Govt's disability benefit cuts here from @jrf-uk.bsky.social :
www.jrf.org.uk/social-secur... 2/2
www.jrf.org.uk/social-secur... 2/2
Where will cuts to sickness and disability benefits fall hardest?
JRF analysis shows that more people receive social security for health issues and disabilities in Labour’s heartlands.
www.jrf.org.uk
April 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
See more on the impacts of the Govt's disability benefit cuts here from @jrf-uk.bsky.social :
www.jrf.org.uk/social-secur... 2/2
www.jrf.org.uk/social-secur... 2/2
Funny JRF containers~
August 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Funny JRF containers~
Welcome to all our new followers! 🎉
We have put together a helpful starter pack where you can find all of the JRF staff that are on Bluesky who you might want to follow.
Find it here: go.bsky.app/PLDMAUz
We have put together a helpful starter pack where you can find all of the JRF staff that are on Bluesky who you might want to follow.
Find it here: go.bsky.app/PLDMAUz
November 11, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Welcome to all our new followers! 🎉
We have put together a helpful starter pack where you can find all of the JRF staff that are on Bluesky who you might want to follow.
Find it here: go.bsky.app/PLDMAUz
We have put together a helpful starter pack where you can find all of the JRF staff that are on Bluesky who you might want to follow.
Find it here: go.bsky.app/PLDMAUz