the BBC goes live to outside number 10. johnson announces his resignation, to make way for a PM who can rise to the overwhelming challenges of governing at this unprecedented time. behind him, the door is knocked off its hinges. mr blobby stands there. it’s blobby’s country now

It’s coming on Christmas! 🎄 Photo by Gregory Heisler.

Interesting to see how Chartwells, of pathetic free school meal ‘hamper’ fame, appear to have different standards for the food they supply to private schools

Portrait of Christopher Isherwood by Don Bachardy, 1983.

for their latest issue, i spoke to the The Publishing Post about Heroic Books, what we look for in submissions, marketing books, emerging literary trends, and our exciting plans for 2021 📖

To mark #BlackHistoryMonth in the US and Canada, we're celebrating the work of 10 of the best Black fantasy and science fiction writers, from award-winning icons to emerging debut authors. Plus, we recommend essential books to add to your TBR pile! 📚 heroicbooks.medium.com/10-of-the-best…

Anne Rothery was front runner to be Labour’s candidate for mayor of Liverpool. Faced with the possibility of a black female socialist winning, party bureaucrats have scrapped the selection process & barred Anne from standing. Appalling abuse of party democracy #AnnaRothery4Mayor

First trans woman makes Women's prize longlist, alongside Dawn French and Ali Smith theguardian.com/books/2021/mar…

In honour of #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate some of the best new and forthcoming fantasy and science fiction books of 2021 by women writers – from tales of crumbling empires to depictions of dystopian futures 📚 heroicbooks.medium.com/7-of-the-best-…

The Bookseller asked me to write about my experiences of disability and working in publishing. It’s the most terrifying and painfully honest thing I’ve ever written, but I hope it can be a useful part of the important ongoing conversations about diversity in the industry.

Portrait of Christopher Isherwood by Don Bachardy, 1959.

The first black woman to be directly-elected Mayor in the UK, and the first female Mayor of Liverpool. History made 🌹

“We’ve just had our most profitable first quarter in 30 years in business, and the signs across the board seem to indicate that confidence – and spending – are coming back strongly.” Rosie Kenyon goodnewsliverpool.co.uk/2021/05/15/pos… #goodnews #positivenews #goodnewsstories #liverpool

Help Finder – a beacon of light supporting Liverpool’s homeless community. ❤️ “People have this perception of the homeless being people living on the streets, you could be homeless and couch surfing at friends”. bit.ly/2ScJkdT

Happy 117th birthday, Christopher Isherwood! Born on this day in 1904 at Wyberslegh Hall in Cheshire.

🎥 The Liverpool charity supporting the city’s vulnerable through its Sunday Service outreach initiative