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Alan Benson

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Alan Benson

@AlansTweets

MBE FRSA Economics by training, Technology by profession, Campaigning by conscience. @TransportforAll, @LonTravelwatch. Views my own.

London, England

Joined May 2009

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Alan Benson
@AlansTweets
Jan 3, 2024
There will be a memorial gathering at Mortlake Crematorium (TW9 4EN) at 11:20am on January 19th 2024. This will continue from 1:30pm at York House (TW1 3AA) where libations and nibbles will be shared for all. RSVP to <[email protected]>
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Alan Benson
@AlansTweets
Jun 20, 2021
Someone hasn't thought this through.
Alan Benson
@AlansTweets
Apr 29, 2021
Spoilers. There's no way I'm getting down THAT street, on the pavement OR the road.
Alan Benson
@AlansTweets
May 13, 2023
Stuck on another bloody train. This one terminated at an inaccessible station.
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Alan Benson
@AlansTweets
Sep 20, 2021
I've arrived at Nine Elms on foot. Let's see what it's like.
Alan Benson
@AlansTweets
Sep 7, 2022
Today I took a 3 hour round trip bus ride to attend a 10 minute medical appointment. If transport was step free it would have taken 1 hour 40 minutes. The closest hospital was 20 minutes, but it isn't step free. There, in a tweet, is the disability time premium, a wasted day.
Alan Benson
@AlansTweets
May 5, 2023
"No one told us" said Hammersmith, only I heard Green Park make the call. Thanks to Pax who tried, & failed, to un-pull the cord & the one who tried to lift me off 🤣 & to driver who told the entire train about me. Fortunately I'm wearing DGAF armour tonight. #DelayATrain
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Alan Benson
@AlansTweets
Sep 20, 2021
Replying to @AlansTweets
Brand new station, and the lifts are way too small. I can't turn round, I have to reverse in or out. These feel like a squeezed-in afterthought. It's going to be worse when they're busy. So incredibly disappointing.
Alan Benson
@AlansTweets
May 14, 2022
How can an MP have enough self-confidence to look at @BootstrapCook and think "yeah, I can take them on on the subject of food poverty." but lack the self-awareness to know what a stupid idea this would be?
Alan Benson
@AlansTweets
Jul 8, 2023
Remind me how much was spent on the London Bridge rebuild? The one lift is out so my 40 minute trip to Tonbridge now goes via Charring Cross and takes 2 hours.
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Alan Benson
@AlansTweets
Dec 31, 2021
Pleased to reveal that I've been appointed MBE in the 2022 New Years Honours. This is in recognition of my efforts over the last decade. I couldn't have achieved anything without all the great people I've connected with over that time. This reflects on you too.
Alan Benson
@AlansTweets
Mar 29, 2021
Just seen @BorisJohnson in the new £2m media room. Stage with no ramp and no #BSL. A blank sheet of paper and £2m, with no consideration for disability. Inclusive society? Guess we're not #AllInItTogether.
Alan Benson
@AlansTweets
Feb 22, 2020
Now, look me in the eye and tell me you can't make your historic building accessible, I dare you.
JELLY HEAD
@LordOrk
Feb 22, 2020
New disabled-friendly lift to be installed at the Acropolis by Summer 2020 The new lift meets the requirements and specifications that will allow disability access as well as space for trolleys and a stretcher. greekcitytimes.com/2020/02/22/new…
Alan Benson
@AlansTweets
Jul 17, 2020
Been working to support someone in a care assessment. The social worker has suggested this perfectly continent person wears adult diapers rather than receives PA support for toileting needs. Intellectually I knew this happened, but this has struck me viscerally. #BrokenCare