Really thoughtful chat with Rachel Sylvester & Alice Thomson on their podcast about my book, Looked After. Not an easy topic to just dive into - but they both made it worthwhile. Thanks!🫶🏽

Friend and host of the Awards Ashley John-Baptiste will be releasing his book about his childhood in care next month.

Ashley’s book launch will take place in London on 14th June and limited tickets are available for just £8.

Book here ➡️ waterstones.com/events/ashley-…

Recording voiceover for a BBC News story we’ve been working on for some time…

Hello! Can’t believe that it’s now only a month until my book comes out. That said - chuffed that Waterstones Piccadilly is hosting a launch event for it on the 14th June. Limited tickets going for anyone who’s keen come along! See below & DM me if you have any questions 👊🏽🫶🏽

Look at this! Journalists, campaigners, charity comms people there’s something for everyone at Sounddelivery Media festival of learning in June. Ashley John-Baptiste promises a fascinating keynote.
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Looking forward to sharing at this. Honoured to be invited. 🫶🏽

🚓 Police in Glasgow have warned fraudsters are posting ‘missed delivery’ leaflets through people's doors, and it includes a QR code linking to a malicious website.

Presenter Ashley John-Baptiste is here to share how it works, and how to spot a fake one.

Chuffed to be on BBC Morning Live today - talking about an alarming QR code scam. Tune in, BBC1, 9.30am. 👊🏽

First podcast chat for my book promotion complete - it will soon be available for listening! 👊🏽💪🏽

I am delighted the 'Messy Fostering' programme from our summer listener guest edit series has been nominated for a journalism award with BASW

Huge thanks to Laura Cooper Hazel Morgan Ashley John-Baptiste & lemn sissay OBE FRSL for making the programme happen

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First London mayoral results in - Merton and Wandsworth

Khan 48.3%
Hall 28.6%

5.1% swing from Conservative to Labour since last time

Sunday shift to record the final pages of my audio book. Started writing this in ‘22. What an undertaking…

Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley forced to apologise to Stephen Lawrence's mother

One of his senior officers broke a promise to provide Baroness Lawrence with answers following our investigation into the case last year

bbc.co.uk/news/uk-688488…

Amazing stuff Ash! Cannot wait to read your book come this June! :)

Started recording the audio version of my book. Reading it out loud is heavy but necessary. In this clip, I recount when I was made to leave the foster home I thought would be my forever home. A moment like this is universal to so many in care. Link in bio to pre-order book. 👊🏽

What a guy ! Can’t wait to buy your book mate when it’s released 🙏🤘🏼❤️

Started recording the audio version of my book. Reading it out loud is heavy but necessary. In this clip, I recount when I was made to leave the foster home I thought would be my forever home. A moment like this is universal to so many in care. Link in bio to pre-order book. 👊🏽

Less than two months now until my book comes out. Would love if you’d consider putting in a pre-order. Link in bio. Cheers! 🫶🏽

Less than two months now until my book comes out. Would love if you’d consider putting in a pre-order. Link in bio. Cheers! 🫶🏽

The closure of the British Youth Council - a significant loss for the youth sector, youth advocacy & youth leadership. It’s provided significant opportunities for so many young ppl…