Frances Ryan

Four years on an iPhone in bed later, Who Wants Normal? is finally out in the world today.

Part memoir, part guide, it features 50+ of Britain’s best known disabled women. I hope it makes you laugh, possibly cry, and feel seen.

Order all formats here: linktr.ee/WhoWantsNormal

Thanks to everyone who bought, shared, or reviewed Who Wants Normal? in 2025. It was a brutal news year for disability rights (like much else) and reading your messages about how the book gave you a lift was a huge highlight.

The last bit from me for 2025 is the (Christmas) Opinion newsletter where a different columnist writes each Saturday. 

On the 27th, I’ll be reflecting on a bonfire year in news and why the Radio Times double issue should actually be longer. 

Sign up: theguardian.com/global/2025/ju…

Actual Good News: Labour has launched its fair funding formula for local councils. The aim is more cash for deprived communities like Middlesbrough and Birmingham. And less for wealthier areas such as Kensington and the Home Counties. theguardian.com/society/2025/d…

Over the last year, this site has helped myths about the Motability scheme spread. Now, some of it is government policy. 

In today’s Guardian, I set about finding the facts and why the idea of “free cars for the disabled” has taken hold. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…