Chris Hartley

We strongly welcome today’s pledge to scrap the unfair Vagrancy Act - a law we’ve long campaigned to end. Rough sleeping isn't a choice, but the result of a life in crisis. Vulnerable people need protection, not punishment. This is a vital step towards compassion and change.

MPs @CommonsHCLG are right to say the rise in rough sleeping is ‘a source of national shame.’ Everyone deserves a safe and secure home. Read our full reaction to their recommendations to @AngelaRayner and @rushanaraali: salvationarmy.org.uk/news/mps-call-…

We are calling on the Government to break barriers between job-seekers and employment- not build them. Our 2025 Unemployment report reveals some concerning data: (1/5) 🧵

The UK is facing a drug overdose crisis and must urgently roll-out the opioid antidote naloxone to save lives. The Salvation Army’s Director of Addictions, Lee Ball, says: “The risk of drug overdose has never been so great.” Read our report: brnw.ch/21wTuuz

Naloxone is a safe, effective and easy to use opioid overdose antidote. We need your help to make it more widely and easily available. Write to your MP today: brnw.ch/WriteToMP

Parents shouldn't have to skip meals to feed their children. Families shouldn't have to go without a warm home. Parents shouldn't have to make impossible decisions between buying nappies or food. In fact, no one should be facing hunger and hardship. Period.

In our Debt Advice Service, we often see the devastating effect on mental health that debt has- or mental ill health can also be the cause of financial struggles. If you need support, please don’t suffer in silence, do reach out to our Debt Advice service: brnw.ch/21wSA6b

At The Salvation Army we provide more than a safe house for survivors of modern slavery. We bring together everything that our church and charity can offer, giving survivors the best possible chance to recover and build a positive, independent future. Our support includes:(1/5)🧵

The stigma of living with an addiction can make it hard to seek support. Help us to combat stigma and support people battling addiction and trauma. Sign our petition asking the Government to declare the rise in drug deaths a public health emergency: brnw.ch/21wRKTe

Supporting Major Kathy Betteridge of @salvationarmy & anti slavery organisations at a Round Table discussion on victims of trafficking & modern slavery @UKParliament today. @CommonsSpeaker @LordSpeaker @HumanRightsCtte

We’re encouraged by the cross-party support in Parliament today at our ‘Putting Victims First’ manifesto launch. With our 12 partners, we’re calling for a renewed UK commitment to #modernslavery survivors. Thanks to Carolyn Harris MP & Marcus for his story brnw.ch/21wRIJu

Looking forward to @salvationarmyuk and @Hestia1970's parliamentary roundtable on making legislation work for survivors of modern slavery.

While we support efforts to help people into work, cutting benefits without first ensuring help to get people into jobs that pay enough to live on, risks pushing them further into poverty. Read our full response to the Government’s Spring Statement here: brnw.ch/SpringStatement

Struggling families and vulnerable people can't be expected to shoulder the burden of balancing the UK's finances. #SpringStatement

Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay on Saturday, we would like to say a heartfelt thanks to the women who work, volunteer, fundraise and donate to support our work. The Salvation Army wouldn’t be the same without you.

We are encouraged by the news of progress in reducing waiting times around decisions for #modernslavery cases. This gives survivors greater certainty as they rebuild their lives and less time living in limbo. Read our response: salvationarmy.org.uk/news/progress-…

The child poverty crisis needs bold, urgent action. Our officers see families every day who simply don't have enough income to live on and it's not right. The Government must implement an 'Essentials Guarantee' to ensure benefits cover the cost of living. salvationarmy.org.uk/news/bold-and-…