Has any enterprising Journo totted up the cost to the public purse since the local elections (and including Farage acting the goat) of all of the by-elections caused by candidates resigning etc once elected for Reform? Feels kind of significant. Excited to get elected, disdainful of having been

What is it about human-to-human relationships that can’t be replicated by technology? What is unique to our relationships? relationshipsproject.org/what-is-unique-to-human-relationships/

Evidence shows Sure Start improved educational and health outcomes for children. That's why we're bringing it back for the modern day, through Best Start in Life.

Black Led Futures NE: Mentoring and leadership by and for Black communities for co-learning, development and mutual support. Could you be a mentor? It's a new initiative led by Sunderland Bangladesh International Centre and us at @ywccommunity.bsky.social www.yeswecan.community/blackledfutu...

Thanks for today @snellarthur.bsky.social. A super interesting talk, and I went away with lots to think about as well as a fabulous new book to read. I’m thankful every day I put up some extra book shelves last year.

Don't miss this vital event this Friday! Our co-directors Pragna Patel and Rosie Lewis will be speaking at this important discussion on the far right, authoritarianism and fundamentalism. What are the dangers for minorities and women? How can we organise a feminist and anti-racist response?

Feminist Dissent@feministdissent.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Webinar on May Day at 4pm. Our speakers will look at: ◾️Interconnections between white supremacist far right & authoritarian religious groupings – and why social control of women is so central ◾️How we organise a feminist, left & antiracist response **Sign-up link in reply** 1/2

Great scoop by Anna Isaac, shocking but sadly what we have come to expect www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Exclusive: Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024

Reform leader changed his mind about standing as MP after gift from Thai-based crypto tycoon Christopher Harborne

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If you search ‘Lesbian’ on the FiLiA website, you will be able to see a huge number of blogs and podcasts by and for #Lesbians. 🔗 filia.org.uk/search?q=lesbian

When we checked the demographics of the FiLiA team, 32% said that they are #Lesbians, which mirrors closely the number who come to conference, where we host so many fantastic sessions. Watch some in our #FiLiA2025 playlist➡️ www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #LesbianVisibilityDay ♀️♀️👭

Want to support a nature project in Newcastle? Now’s your chance! It’s harder to raise core costs - it’s not new and shiny and not all funders seem unclear on the no core = no exciting projects equation. Scotswood Garden - core costs communitiesfund.avivafoundation.org.uk/p/scotswood-...

New papers from me and @carefultrouble.bsky.social today on the safe adoption of AI - exploring what "safe adoption" means and whether its possible. We analysed more than 300 sources on AI safety in critical systems, outcomes for workers, and environmental impacts and found 5 common barriers

Lloyd's Register Foundation@lr-foundation.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Today, Lloyd's Register Foundation has published a new literature review and positioning paper in collaboration with Careful Industries, which will help to inform our forthcoming Foresight Review into the Safe Adoption of AI in Engineered Systems. Read now: https://loom.ly/UU6fdCQ

Are you looking for a new role? Some of our Rape Crisis centres are hiring! For more jobs, and more details about each role, including links to jobs specs and info on how to apply, please visit our website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/member-centres/

If you are thinking of doing something for #IWD2026, please use the UN's theme of rights justice and action for all women and girls. The top return on search engines is a commercial site that's hijacked the day for non-political fluff. The UN day focusses on rights. www.unwomen.org/en/n...

#FiLiAFeministFriday, our Women-only group in #Glasgow, continues this Friday! Consciousness raising, rage & laughter – with a social afterwards. 🗓️ Friday 27th February 7pm 📍 Central Glasgow 🎟️ bit.ly/FiLiAFeministFriday #Sisterhood and #Solidarity #Scotland

Hearing from @donnamclean.bsky.social at #spycops inquiry is a reminder of the tactics used by #police gang members who exploited women for sexual gratification & to shore up their cover identities w/ trusted people. More about Donna's experience here: policespiesoutoflives.org.uk/our-stories/...

Donna's story

Carlo Neri undercover - real name Carlo Soracchi Donna is one of several women involved in the ongoing civil cases. She initially requested anonymity which was upheld by the courts and was known b...

policespiesoutoflives.org.uk

Worrying data from @workfoundation.bsky.social Remote working plays a critical role in enabling Disabled people to be in work, progress their careers and importantly maintain their financial independence. This is particularly critical for women who are more likely to be disabled and to be carers.

Decline in remote jobs risks shutting disabled people out of work, study finds

Research project warns fall in homeworking roles could undermine efforts to reduce unemployment

theguardian.com

What he really means by "unregulated" is that women are allowed to select their sexual partners, & what he means by "economy" is that women are having sex for pleasure rather than survival.

Pippa Crerar@pippacrerar.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Fascinating interview by @siennamarla with Reform UK's Danny Kruger - who (among other things) tells her political parties have a "limited but important" role in undoing the sexual revolution and UK is suffering from a "totally unregulated sexual economy". www.politicshome.com/news/article...

Exactly. The real purpose was always power. Rape was merely the social glue.

19thnews@19thnews.org · 5mo ago

The trove of files released by the Department of Justice, illuminates Epstein’s deep interest and entrenchment in the scientific community. But the files also underscore how he used his power and money in ways that kept women out of places where they might succeed. https://bit.ly/4qWgPLz

Women in business are all too familiar with the ways men use sexualised environments - lap dancing clubs, alcohol-soaked happy hours, Hooters - to create gated decision-making & networking spaces that we are excluded from. Epstein's child rape island is unique only in scale, not in substance.

Alondra Nelson@alondra.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The Epstein files document what many women researchers have long experienced but rarely seen laid bare so starkly: exclusion operating behind closed doors, shaping who gets funded, invited, mentored, and taken seriously. How many of these networks, norms, and gatekeepers remain in place?

We’re recruiting for a Head of Research and Policy (mat cover) Are you a feminist with a good knowledge of the main economic issues affecting women? Do you have great research skills, experience on policy, project management and people management skills? www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/women-s...

Head of Research and Policy (maternity leave cover) | Women's Budget Group | CharityJob

Apply now for Head of Research and Policy (maternity leave cover). , £1,000 - £52,000 per year, find a career with meaning today

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The role male violence plays in women's suicides and mental health is so overlooked. Really important reporting by @hannahalothman.bsky.social and Geraldine McElvie www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Revealed: The true toll of female suicides in UK with domestic abuse at their core

Exclusive: Research suggests official statistics could track as few as 6.5% of the true number of cases

theguardian.com

There will be a public meeting for the Double Injustice campaign on 13 March, follow us for further updates. And go here for more details: www.projectresist.org.uk/doubleinjust...

Today, we launch a new campaign: Double Injustice. Naomi Hunte and Fiona Holm were killed by the same violent partner. On both occasions, the police knew about risks to their lives but did not take any effective action, and both times the result was the woman’s death. Both deaths were preventable.

When we published our Feminist Green New Deal in 2022, we made a clear call: democratise ownership of our energy system. Since then, the cost-of-living crisis has deepened, with soaring energy bills at its heart. The Local Power Plan is a major step forward toward fairer, community-owned energy.

'The Local Power Plan is launching an ownership revolution' - LabourList

The Local Power Plan is the biggest expansion of community-owned energy in our country’s history, empowering communities to shape their own futures.

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Sexual violence can affect anyone. You can use the Support Line if you don't have leave to remain in the UK, or your immigration status is insecure. You can ask to speak to us in another language, and we'll try to find you an interpreter. Call 0808 500 2222 or visit 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk

🚨 New research exposes the scale of underreported abuse-related suicides. Dr Hannana Siddiqui of SBS spoke to BBC Woman's Hour on the urgent need for action to prevent abuse-related suicides & hold perpetrators accountable. 📻 Listen to the interview (19:11-31:44) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... 1/4

Learn how to turn the resources your community already has into the power you need to win in our forthcoming workshop on 17th March 💪 Sign up now: actbuildchange.com/events/power... #Power #CommunityOrganiser #Campaigner #Campaigns #Activist

Transform Resources into Power – Community Organising Foundations

Power is fundamental to take action. Learn to identify your resources, understand where power lies, and build strategy to win.

actbuildchange.com

A coaching approach is a short programme we at @ywccommunity.bsky.social are running in March. You’ll learn five building blocks of a great conversation, coaching conversations and models, benefits of a coaching approach and when it might not help www.yeswecan.community/events/coach...

A coaching approach (March 2026) — Yes We Can

A coaching approach aims to give you the skills, tools, mindset and confidence to adopt a coaching approach and create a coaching culture. It is a practical and participative programme of two half-da...

yeswecan.community

“Violence against women & girls is perpetrated by men of all backgrounds- the vast majority of rapes are perpetrated by someone known to the victim." Co opting inaccurate & racist anti-migration rhetoric hurts all women, especially Black & brown women. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

How anti-migrant groups are hijacking women’s rights to promote their agenda

Experts and women’s rights groups warn sexual violence and child safety narratives are being ‘weaponised to promote anti-migrant agendas’

independent.co.uk

Excited to announce today the launch of our new news website @banddstar.bsky.social! You can find it here: barkingstar.co.uk It joins @walthamforestecho.bsky.social, @enfielddispatch.bsky.social, @barnetpost.bsky.social, @haringeycp.bsky.social, @newhamvoices.bsky.social and @ec1echo.bsky.social