“It’s hard to keep swimming against the flow when you’re constantly being challenged on your gender as opposed to your policies.” Infinite respect to the women who put themselves forward despite the hostile environment of politics. The struggle continues. theguardian.com/world/2023/apr…

Everyone who made sacrifices for peace in Northern Ireland is on my mind today, 25 years since the #GoodFriday Agreement was signed. If you want to learn more, about a largely unsung perspective, I recommend Monica McWilliams’ memoir. She Co-founded the NI Women’s Coalition.

The B&DI Group has stood down in Hatch Warren & Beggarwood at May's local election & endorsed WE & Stacy Hart! Cllr Paul Harvey explains why collaboration is essential to get the best for residents & why HW&B should vote for Stacy on 4th May. youtu.be/9yKn2GT5oL0

Violence against women will continue to flourish in society so long as misogyny, harassment and sexual assault run rife in our most powerful institutions: the CBI, political parties, the police, the so-called justice system etc. Read my piece for more. ⬇️ politicshome.com/thehouse/artic…

Tory Baroness Sayeeda Warsi is right to criticise Suella Braverman MP’s dangerous rhetoric and highlight the racism that underpins it. Thank you for being prepared to speak the truth.

This case will create space for another important perspective on Tate that I hope his followers will consider. The experiences and stories of the alleged victims really matter. Not least because they provide a counter-narrative to his dangerous misogyny. theguardian.com/news/2023/apr/…

This candid and wide-ranging interview with Patsy Stevenson tells an important story about activism. It explores her ongoing journey as a change-maker and how she’s learned to see the world in a way that goes beyond her conditioning and socialisation. 👏🏾 marieclaire.co.uk/reports/patsy-…

Can’t wait for this!!! #TheFeministRepublicOfCongleton

Nurses understand how much danger our NHS is in. They’ve been sounding the alarm for years. They made huge sacrifices through covid. Without serious investment the fragile workforce will collapse, which will imperil all of us. They deserve our support. theguardian.com/society/2023/a…

A GREAT DAY yesterday canvassing in Congleton! I’m beyond proud of the extraordinary track record Councillor Kay Wesley has accumulated since her election 4 years ago. She’s delivered tangible results for her community and set a phenomenal example! Very upbeat on the doorstep!

Valuing our NHS means valuing its workforce. Valuing the workforce means fair pay for nurses, doctors, and all NHS staff and ensuring safe working conditions. Nurses have been forced into this last resort position. Successive Governments are to blame. bbc.co.uk/news/health-65…

Women should feel safe walking alone in public. Women should feel safe at work. Women should feel safe at home. Women should feel safe online. Women should feel safe in public transportation. Women should feel safe EVERYWHERE. RT if you agree!

Tonight’s event exploring racial disproportionalities in the criminal justice system made clear that so called ‘solutions’ focussed on more police and/or more police powers are categorically NOT what’s needed. 1/4

I wasn’t shocked when I first learned that black women are 4x more likely to die than white women during or shortly after childbirth. I was sad and angry - especially because of the current backdrop of denial about the existence of institutional racism. bbc.co.uk/news/health-65…

It’s not right to force anyone onto prepay systems - especially while energy producers are making record-breaking mammoth profits. bbc.co.uk/news/business-…

Our NHS will be facing a permanent “business continuity incident” if the Govt continues to shortchange nurses, they must reverse the damage caused by their persistent underinvestment in health and social care over the last 13 years. The RCN apple.news/AkBETsbN8R3aOt…

How do you feel about swearing allegiance to King Charles during the coronation ceremony?

Check this out. I’m delighted to see lots of different things popping up designed to nurture activism and activists, in holistic ways. The status quo wants us to be exhausted, depleted, and fragmented, one way to resist is by coming together and supporting each other.

Really enjoyed taking to the stage at the Hay Festival with these brilliant women: Laura Bates, Winnie M Li & Sadaf Saaz. We explored feminism, the backlash against progress, and how politics, the media, and the arts can all be part of the solution. #HayFestival2023

Yet another exhibit that points to how utterly broken the system is. Without trust, policing by consent is impossible. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-659280…