More controversy in the commons over universal credit, as the governments urged to listen to those who want payment times cut. We cant all be wrong. The six week wait must be reduced to one month. Work should always pay and that is the principle that underlies universal credit. Mps denounce an inquiry into a controversial pregnancy test as a white wash. And demands for action to tackle antibiotic resistance. We must start with a Public Education programme to manage expectations and highlight the issues of inappropriate use and to frequent use. But first, the labour mp who chairs the work and Pensions Committee says universal credit is becoming a personal nightmare for constituents. Frank field was opening a debate in the commons calling on the government to urgently reduce the initial six week wait will for payment to four weeks. The new benefit is meant to simplify the welfare system and encourage claimants into work. Its being rolled out across the country, but many mps have expresse
Worse, his choice is desi offset that borrowing with more austerity or add to and with more giveaways. A difficult decision, made worse by the uncertainty around brexit and a very slim parliamentary majority. We will find out how you could be affected. And earlier this year one paralympian made an exclusive film for you about the lack of disabled toilet access on trains. My name is Anne Wafula Strike. I am a paralympian. I have won medals in wheelchair racing. I have an mbe. But last year i was forced to wet myself on a train. She has now been awarded compensation from the train company. Well be talking to her a little later in the programme. Hello, welcome to the programme, were live until 11 this morning. If youre watching im a celebrity, as millions of us are, youll know youtuberjack maynard is out of the programme afterjust 72 hours. Itv say, due to circumstances outside the camp, jack has had to withdraw from the show. Well talk about the real reasons hes gone after 10 30 this mor
Good evening, everybody. San Francisco Unified School District january 23, 2018 this meeting is now called to order. Roll call, please. [roll call] thank you. Please join me for the pledge of allegiance. [pledge of allegiance] thank you. Item 1 is the approval of board minutes. There is none. If the members of the public want to address the board of education, individual can complete a speaker card prior to the item being called and presented to the executive assistant. According to the board rules and procedures, speaker cards will not be accepted for an item already on the board. So if you have plans to speak on any of the items, be sure you pick up one of these orange cards and give it to us at the end of the dais. Item 2, superintendent report. Dr. Matthews. Good evening, everyone. First, let me begin by stating that theres been unconfirmed reports that immigration and customs enforcement, i. C. E. , may conduct a major sweep in San Francisco. There can be no access to students or
Thank you. Item 1 is the approval of board minutes. There is none. If the members of the public want to address the board of education, individual can complete a speaker card prior to the item being called and presented to the executive assistant. According to the board rules and procedures, speaker cards will not be accepted for an item already on the board. So if you have plans to speak on any of the items, be sure you pick up one of these orange cards and give it to us at the end of the dais. Item 2, superintendent report. Dr. Matthews. Good evening, everyone. First, let me begin by stating that theres been unconfirmed reports that immigration and customs enforcement, i. C. E. , may conduct a major sweep in San Francisco. There can be no access to students or student records on our grounds without permission from our office. There are links to this on our main district webpage and a reminder that we as a district have a sanctuary policy. This board passed the undocumented, unafraid
And i was going to talk a little bit about Family Resource centers but somebody beat me to it. laughter excellent, youre hired. So good morning everyone. Before i say anything more, out of respect for someone who helped us lead the process for this site to become a reality, honorable mayor lee. Without his support we wouldnt be here this morning. With that being said, i would appreciate it if i could use one of my five minutes specifically in honor of mayor lee. A minute of silence, please. moment of silence thank you everyone. Much appreciated. So, we are here at the site called southeast families united. This is an early care and family facility, one of 11 Sites Mission operates in various neighborhoods in San Francisco. This site is introducing a Family Resource center with one goal in mind, that is to provide our children attending these classrooms with the necessary support for our families to thrive. It is the parent who is the First Teacher and the First Teacher must always be r