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MPs vote to #KeepTheLifeline – it’s time for the Government to act

18th January 2021

Today cross-party MPs backed keeping the Universal Credit uplift, expanding holiday provision and the further rollout of laptop provision for children. It is time for the Government to act on these issues and commit now to the additional support for families.

Beth Prescott

Before coming to TLG, Beth worked as a Fundraising Project Manager for poverty-relief charity Christians Against Poverty. Beth also has experience in the political sector, having worked for a Government Minister. She was one of the youngest Parliamentary candidates in the country in the 2015 and 2017 General Elections, narrowly missing out on a seat in Parliament in 2017. Beth is a season ticket holder at Huddersfield Town and enjoys hiking through the Yorkshire countryside followed by a local ale in the pub.

As restrictions continue, so too must the lifeline

11th January 2021

Beth, TLG’s Policy Lead, on how the recent national lockdown restrictions mean the Government must commit now to extending the Universal Credit uplift.

Beth Prescott

Schools closures: what can be done to support children?

04th January 2021

As the Prime Minister tonight announced that schools will close once again, TLG highlights a number of concerns around how this will affect children and what can be done to mitigate those effects.

Beth Prescott

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence: Period Poverty

10th December 2020

As part of the UN-led 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Ruth spotlights a widespread issue which too often hides in the shadows: period poverty. She draws attention to how this gender-based injustice is affecting girls right here in the UK and how severely it can impact upon their education and families.

Ruth Akinradewo

Ruth Akinradewo has a background in language-related roles, having studied French and Italian at Oxford University. In her time at Oxford, Ruth wrote and spoke extensively about social injustice – notably about racism, for national newspaper The Voice. Ruth is passionate about social justice: in addition to her role within TLG, Ruth is an Ambassador for Press Red, a Christian charity which seeks to raise awareness about gender-based violence. She is also a trustee for a Christian charity providing shelter to migrant women fleeing domestic abuse, who under current legislation have no recourse to public funds.

Helping youth tackle a tough winter

03rd December 2020

Rae, TLG's Head of Therapeutic Practice, caught up with Joel Harris, Kintsugi Hope Youth Wellbeing Groups Coordinator, to hear his thoughts about the really tough winter ahead for young people.

Rachel Morfin

With twenty years’ experience working with children in both church and school situations, Rachel has pioneered and now heads up TLG’s Early Intervention programme supporting children struggling in mainstream primary and secondary schools. Oh, and she’s got three teenagers of her own at home!

Response to the Spending Review: The Government must commit to keeping the lifeline

25th November 2020

TLG's response to the Chancellor's Spending Review. While there were some welcome measures, the Government has yet to commit to keeping the £20 uplift in Universal Credit and extending it to include Legacy benefits, leaving many families facing uncertainty and financial insecurity.

Beth Prescott

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