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Disabled activists have today “thrown the gauntlet down” to the new Labour government, as more than 100 protesters gathered opposite the House of Commons to call for action to address the damage caused by 14 years of Conservative rule.

Additional benches have been installed as part of a scheme to help people talk about their mental health. The Red Bench Project, which provides seats showing information about mental health support and encourages passers-by to chat to users, expanded across South Tyneside this week.

PhD candidate Luke Young reflects on cognitive strengths and teaching, while Susan Chipping wishes she had experienced more tolerance in the workplace.

Singer Jessie J has revealed she was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) three months ago. The Price Tag singer said it had made her “re-think” her whole life. She added that ADHD felt like “a superpower as long as you look at it from the right perspective”.

We now know Catherine McKinnell, the schools minister, has SEND in her portfolio and we heard something of what’s in store for education in the King’s speech.