Podcast feedCamden Councillor Angela Mason talks to CCRadio about Universal Credit
Angela Mason, Camden Councillor and lead on matters concerning children and families, talked with Camden Community Radio about her concerns re the roll out of the Government’s policy of Universal Credit to Camden.
All new claims for Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income Support, Income-based JobSeekers Allowance, Income-related Employment & Support Allowance and working tax credit will be replaced by Universal Credit and claims will have to be made online rather than in person.
In 2019, all Housing benefit claims, excluding those of pensioners are to be replaced by Universal credit. Early rollout of the scheme suggests that it will drive people into deeper poverty and great hardship.
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Was Trump Inspired by the Kindertransport?
Is it ever okay to separate a child from their parents? Fingers Crossed Theatre Company explore the effect of separation and immigration on a person’s identity, in their devised play ‘Central (Story) Line’. Three Jewish children arrive in London on the Kindertransport, fleeing from the Nazis. They find themselves at Liverpool Street Station – with no one there to pick them up. This show combines pop culture (Elvis, The Doors, Abba, Britney) with political speeches to explore how these children develop through the decades. How does it feel to be an immigrant in a fast-changing world, and what effect does that initial separation have? Touching on universal topics from love, to loss, to fitting in, this show combines humour with poignance and some classic songs – oh, and it’s also entirely set on the tube!
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How To Win At Break Ups
If you’ve ever wanted to get on top of modern dating etiquette, then this is the show for you. Director Sally Wood and the cast and crew of Camden Fringe comedy, ‘How To Win At Break Ups’ talk to Alix Hattenstone about their hilarious and emotional show. Based on recorded interviews, this show looks at the age-old question of how to be happy again after heartbreak, and the even more pressing question – should you like his Instagram or not?
Camden Fringe runs until 26th August.
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Kickstarting New Careers Through Access Courses
Matthew Clarke and Bradley Moon both left school at 16 with low qualifications. Matthew struggled with dyslexia and a lack of support at school. Bradley wasn’t interested in education, preferring to play football. Later in life, they each discovered the Access to Higher Education Programme, which has changed their lives. Here they talk with Camden Community Radio’s Alix Hattenstone about how Matthew has graduated with a first class Degree in Sports Science and Bradley is going into the third year of a Degree in Biomedical Science.
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Izzy Mant - Polite club'
One of the 300+ shows at Camden Fringe 2018, is ‘Polite Club’, with which Izzy Mant makes her transition from producing TV comedy to raising a few laughs in the theatre.
Camden Community Radio’s Marian Larragy finds out more.
‘Polite Club’ is on at The Bill Murry in Angel, Monday-Thursday (20-23rd) & Sunday 26th August, 9pm. Tickets £5
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