Funding illegal Israeli settlements is not charitable activity. It is extremist activity.
Working with Israeli human researchers, I found at least 32 UK charities who have sent £28 million to settlements in recent years.
There’s a likely taxpayer subsidy of at least £5 million through Gift Aid.
Melanie Ward MP
It is vital that the Department treats all claimants with dignity, compassion, and urgency, especially those claimants at risk (vulnerable).
Read the Committee's 2025 report here: committees.parliament.uk/publications...
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It is vital that the Health Bill gives local health economies the ability to decide for themselves whether or not they need to procure additional capacity from the private sector, to reduce health inequalities in access and outcomes as well ensuring consistent quality of care for patients.
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Action to deter businesses in the UK from taking part in the construction of illegal Israeli settlements is welcome, but I was deeply disturbed to learn of a real estate event scheduled to take place in London this weekend, selling land in an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank.
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Last May 2025, the #WorkandPensionsCommittee published its report for the 'Safeguarding Vulnerable Claimants' inquiry. This was launched in response to serious concerns about #DWP's safeguarding practices in cases which involved the deaths of claimants.
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In my time as Chair of the Rochdale Primary Care NHS Trust, I witnessed first hand how marketised healthcare systems - such as the #NHS - lead to higher health inequalities.
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I raised this with the Foreign Secretary, and called on her to outline the consequences for any business or entity in the UK that chooses to breach the UK's Overseas business risk guidance.
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One of the issues raised most frequently with me is littering. It is unacceptable, and I am in close contact with @oldhamcouncil.bsky.social on this.
If you see litter or fly tipping in your area, contact my office at [email protected] or 0161 624 4248 and we will raise it with the Council.
Each week, I hold a surgery in a different part of #oldhameastandsaddleworth - if you have an issue and you need my help or advice, please don't hesitate to contact my office at [email protected]
This included where #PersonalIndependencePayment claimants had taken their lives when their claims were stopped.
We have now launched: 'Safeguarding Vulnerable Claimants: One Year On', investigating how DWP has sought to change its practices and culture when dealing with vulnerable people.
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