There’s something ridiculous about Brits who move to Spain or Australia and proudly call themselves expats, but in the same breath label people of colour in the UK as ‘foreigners’ or ‘migrants’. Living in another country makes you the migrant. The double standards are wild

Today's newsletter features a powerful essay by @chantellelunt.bsky.social‬ on the scrapping of the Vagrancy Act ✍️ We also have our view from The North, featuring another big scoop over in Blackpool 👀 Plus, our regular Reform Watch, featuring the latest kerfuffle's in Reform-led councils! 🔗 ⬇️

"Tents in city centres are now as commonplace as a high street Costa. Those forced onto the streets are often people failed by fractured systems, people like me." As the Government scraps the antiquated Vagrancy Act @chantellelunt.bsky.social‬ reflects on her experience of homelessness. Read more⬇️

Delivery companies offering luxury accomodation in attempt to attract staff.

Caption this: I'll go first - 'Late-Stage Capitalism in HD'

Why are the media trying to paint this man as some kind of pillar of the community who just made an error? He was behind the wheel under the influence of drugs. Why not tell us about the families, the prospects, the careers of the 79 people he mowed down - including 4 children.

Hyped to finally be able to share that I'll be speaking at Glastonbury 2025 as part of the Left Field lineup! I’ll be on the panel “What Next for the Left: Politics, Organising and Power” with the brilliant Ash Sarkar, Gary Younge, Harriet Protheroe-Soltani, and Ayeisha Thomas-Smith. Let's go ✊🏾

I loved being part of last year's Storyhouse Women’s Weekend and I’m thrilled to be back for 2025, helping plan this year’s incredible events and joining the panel discussions too! #StoryhouseWomen

True facts are true

Skip Day ranks right up there with Christmas and Easter in my book. Let the annual spring clear-out begin! Happy Skip Day!

Joey Barton convicted of assaulting his wife. Laurence Fox charged over an upskirting image. Can we finally talk about the misogyny-to-far-right pipeline?

It’s okay to say no. It’s okay to change your mind. It’s okay to set boundaries. It’s not okay to harass or intimidate someone for doing so.

When you’ve been stalked and sexually harassed by another woman for the best part of FIVE years and now you’re about to speak. And now can show journalists not to get news stories from the Twitter feeds of stupid people and fantasists. And then the booker from Newsnight gets fired 😂

I won’t stay silent about SA—for my health, my power, and to challenge those who want survivors to be silent. Here in Merseyside, VWAG is silently k*lling more women than anywhere else. How do we empower and support survivors? Full post: www.instagram.com/reel/DGaFYil...

Excited to speak at Still I Rise in London on March 8th for The UDO Collection’s International Women’s Day celebration at Fairfield Halls, Croydon! Join us for live music, film, art, and a powerful panel on health, justice & creativity—plus an afterparty celebrating Black women's joy!

🧵I've been diagnosed with ADHD for almost a year, but people always knew I had it—because of my energy, impulsivity, and, apparently, my personality. Yet, ADHD is still treated as a personal failure of will and determination when the less...

Five reasons to be optimistic after five years of Brexit. Let’s get this out of the way early - by all measures Brexit has been a disaster, writes @bestforbritain.bsky.social Niall McGourty.

In a digital age, police warnings alone may not be enough. Platforms like X need to take greater responsibility for monitoring and removing posts too.

1/2 I'd argue that Santa's unofficial helpers are the postal workers and delivery drivers who'll be out all day delivering cards and parcels today, so everything runs smoothly for the big day tomorrow. We've already seen a driver out in his santa suit - the youngest was made up!

A police officer has gone on trial accused of raping a woman multiple times at his flat after a night out. An organisation that employs more men accused of rape than they actually catch is definitely a problem… www.lbc.co.uk/news/police-...

"Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil." Thomas Mann

My first sober work Christmas do had me reflecting on how much I’ve gained from sobriety – and honestly, it’s a vibe. Smug Disclaimer: While some of you might be nursing hangovers readinf this, I’m here with a coffee, a clear head, and already back... Full post: www.instagram.com/reel/DDjo18w...

One thing you will never think after reading a great book or listening to a great album or seeing a great piece of art is, “I’m really glad this person remained cautious while they were making this and guarded against being perceived as weird.”

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I'm finally here! Any tips for navigating 🦋 are much appreciated 🙏🏾