Lynda Shentall
@drlyndashentall.bsky.social
Runner, ranter, feminist, socialist. Glossop resident. Social worker. Teach SW at Salford university. immigration & HIV activist. Lover of music, books, exercise, cats & food.
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Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
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Now Available: Research Handbook on Social Work and Societies edited by Hugh McLaughlin and Barbra Teater
Free chapter: doi.org/10.4337/9781...
Learn more: www.e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/97...
Explore how social work has translated into practice in different countries with different client groups.
Free chapter: doi.org/10.4337/9781...
Learn more: www.e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/97...
Explore how social work has translated into practice in different countries with different client groups.
November 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Now Available: Research Handbook on Social Work and Societies edited by Hugh McLaughlin and Barbra Teater
Free chapter: doi.org/10.4337/9781...
Learn more: www.e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/97...
Explore how social work has translated into practice in different countries with different client groups.
Free chapter: doi.org/10.4337/9781...
Learn more: www.e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/97...
Explore how social work has translated into practice in different countries with different client groups.
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Letting people work is one of the most obvious ways to transform asylum in the UK.
All parties must see that letting people pay tax and start rebuilding their lives as soon as possible just makes sense.
Agree? Tell the Asylum Minister to #LiftTheBan now:
bit.ly/LTB-act
All parties must see that letting people pay tax and start rebuilding their lives as soon as possible just makes sense.
Agree? Tell the Asylum Minister to #LiftTheBan now:
bit.ly/LTB-act
November 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Letting people work is one of the most obvious ways to transform asylum in the UK.
All parties must see that letting people pay tax and start rebuilding their lives as soon as possible just makes sense.
Agree? Tell the Asylum Minister to #LiftTheBan now:
bit.ly/LTB-act
All parties must see that letting people pay tax and start rebuilding their lives as soon as possible just makes sense.
Agree? Tell the Asylum Minister to #LiftTheBan now:
bit.ly/LTB-act
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It's right to be angry about asylum accommodation. But too often, that anger is directed at people seeking safety - not the broken system that they're forced to navigate.
This brilliant guide explains the real issues in asylum accommodation, and how to change the conversation:
This brilliant guide explains the real issues in asylum accommodation, and how to change the conversation:
Asylum housing: Changing the conversation | Freedom from Torture
A guide on talking about refugees and torture survivors in asylum accommodation
stories.freedomfromtorture.org
November 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It's right to be angry about asylum accommodation. But too often, that anger is directed at people seeking safety - not the broken system that they're forced to navigate.
This brilliant guide explains the real issues in asylum accommodation, and how to change the conversation:
This brilliant guide explains the real issues in asylum accommodation, and how to change the conversation:
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The reform party nativity scene.
No unmarried mothers. No Middle Eastern people. No refugees. No people seeking emergency accommodation.
And not a wise fvcking man in sight…
No unmarried mothers. No Middle Eastern people. No refugees. No people seeking emergency accommodation.
And not a wise fvcking man in sight…
October 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The reform party nativity scene.
No unmarried mothers. No Middle Eastern people. No refugees. No people seeking emergency accommodation.
And not a wise fvcking man in sight…
No unmarried mothers. No Middle Eastern people. No refugees. No people seeking emergency accommodation.
And not a wise fvcking man in sight…
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good progress. Just 790 to go!!
We really really need all hands on deck to get Tarek’s mitigation letter to the judge with 10,000 signatures by Monday. Please circulate offline and here, and sign!
www.change.org/p/free-tarek...
www.change.org/p/free-tarek...
Sign the Petition
FREE TAREK BAZROUK NOW! NO MORE JAIL TIME! SIGN HIS MITIGATION LETTER!
www.change.org
October 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
good progress. Just 790 to go!!
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“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
October 2, 2025 at 2:56 AM
“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
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Are you able to host in Reading?
One of our guests is currently studying a Master’s at the University of Reading and needs a place to stay as soon as possible.
He’s 25-years-old, originally from Syria, and speaks fluent English.
If you can help, please get in touch ❤️
One of our guests is currently studying a Master’s at the University of Reading and needs a place to stay as soon as possible.
He’s 25-years-old, originally from Syria, and speaks fluent English.
If you can help, please get in touch ❤️
September 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Are you able to host in Reading?
One of our guests is currently studying a Master’s at the University of Reading and needs a place to stay as soon as possible.
He’s 25-years-old, originally from Syria, and speaks fluent English.
If you can help, please get in touch ❤️
One of our guests is currently studying a Master’s at the University of Reading and needs a place to stay as soon as possible.
He’s 25-years-old, originally from Syria, and speaks fluent English.
If you can help, please get in touch ❤️
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Nathan Gill is no fringe politician.
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery
Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Nathan Gill is no fringe politician.
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Find out more about the event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manchester...
Manchester Volunteer Fair!
Come join us at the Manchester Volunteer Fair to connect with local organisations and find opportunities to give back to your community!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Find out more about the event here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manchester...
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We’ll be at the Manchester Volunteer Fair this Saturday to talk about hosting and answer any questions you have about opening your home to someone seeking sanctuary.
Come and speak to a couple of our brilliant local hosts and find out some of the ways you can make a difference in your community ❤️
Come and speak to a couple of our brilliant local hosts and find out some of the ways you can make a difference in your community ❤️
September 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
We’ll be at the Manchester Volunteer Fair this Saturday to talk about hosting and answer any questions you have about opening your home to someone seeking sanctuary.
Come and speak to a couple of our brilliant local hosts and find out some of the ways you can make a difference in your community ❤️
Come and speak to a couple of our brilliant local hosts and find out some of the ways you can make a difference in your community ❤️
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Similar sort in Wigan: Reform candidate who vows to reduce number of HMOs in town... manages three HMOs
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
Reform candidate who vows to reduce number of HMOs in town... manages three HMOs
He insists that none of the shared houses have been occupied by illegal migrants or used as a halfway house for former prisoners
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
September 13, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Similar sort in Wigan: Reform candidate who vows to reduce number of HMOs in town... manages three HMOs
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
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Continued prayers for Victor, a true hero who gives us all hope the future.
September 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Continued prayers for Victor, a true hero who gives us all hope the future.
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Blackpool! Our #GigOfTheDay is @richardhawley.bsky.social Richard Hawley at Blackpool Tower - celebrate Coles Corner here >> www.allgigs.co.uk/view/artist/...
September 12, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Blackpool! Our #GigOfTheDay is @richardhawley.bsky.social Richard Hawley at Blackpool Tower - celebrate Coles Corner here >> www.allgigs.co.uk/view/artist/...
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we revealed in FT two years ago that Mandelson stayed at Epstein's luxury house in Manhattan while the financier was in jail for soliciting a minor
he was deputy prime minister at the time
always seemed weird that broadcasters didn't really pick this up at the time
www.ft.com/content/0723...
he was deputy prime minister at the time
always seemed weird that broadcasters didn't really pick this up at the time
www.ft.com/content/0723...
Links between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein detailed in JPMorgan report
Emails indicate then UK business secretary stayed at New York house while disgraced financier was in prison
www.ft.com
September 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
we revealed in FT two years ago that Mandelson stayed at Epstein's luxury house in Manhattan while the financier was in jail for soliciting a minor
he was deputy prime minister at the time
always seemed weird that broadcasters didn't really pick this up at the time
www.ft.com/content/0723...
he was deputy prime minister at the time
always seemed weird that broadcasters didn't really pick this up at the time
www.ft.com/content/0723...
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William the Conqueror died today in 1087.
The last in a long line of Norman dukes with cool cognomens
Father: Robert the Magnificent
Grandpa: Richard the Good
Gr Grandpa: Richard the Fearless
Gr Gr: William Longsword
Downhill after William.
Oldest son: Robert Short Stockings.
It didn't go well
The last in a long line of Norman dukes with cool cognomens
Father: Robert the Magnificent
Grandpa: Richard the Good
Gr Grandpa: Richard the Fearless
Gr Gr: William Longsword
Downhill after William.
Oldest son: Robert Short Stockings.
It didn't go well
September 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
William the Conqueror died today in 1087.
The last in a long line of Norman dukes with cool cognomens
Father: Robert the Magnificent
Grandpa: Richard the Good
Gr Grandpa: Richard the Fearless
Gr Gr: William Longsword
Downhill after William.
Oldest son: Robert Short Stockings.
It didn't go well
The last in a long line of Norman dukes with cool cognomens
Father: Robert the Magnificent
Grandpa: Richard the Good
Gr Grandpa: Richard the Fearless
Gr Gr: William Longsword
Downhill after William.
Oldest son: Robert Short Stockings.
It didn't go well
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Since this is apparently a resigning matter, I’ll just leave this here…
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings
Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Since this is apparently a resigning matter, I’ll just leave this here…
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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I trust steak tartare from a food truck with no refrigerator in August more than Ghislaine Maxwell
August 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I trust steak tartare from a food truck with no refrigerator in August more than Ghislaine Maxwell
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🚨 We're hiring!
Are you a creative storyteller who would enjoy translating complex legal and policy issues into compelling content?
Become PLP's new Senior Communications Officer to work across key timely issues, from immigration to AI ⬇️
publiclawproject.org.uk/latest/job/j...
Are you a creative storyteller who would enjoy translating complex legal and policy issues into compelling content?
Become PLP's new Senior Communications Officer to work across key timely issues, from immigration to AI ⬇️
publiclawproject.org.uk/latest/job/j...
August 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🚨 We're hiring!
Are you a creative storyteller who would enjoy translating complex legal and policy issues into compelling content?
Become PLP's new Senior Communications Officer to work across key timely issues, from immigration to AI ⬇️
publiclawproject.org.uk/latest/job/j...
Are you a creative storyteller who would enjoy translating complex legal and policy issues into compelling content?
Become PLP's new Senior Communications Officer to work across key timely issues, from immigration to AI ⬇️
publiclawproject.org.uk/latest/job/j...
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Jaymey McIvor (who the Tories kicked out for sending dick pics) is now Reform's Director of Local Government. His job is to make sure councils are run efficiently. A company he ran went bust in March owing £141,025, so he sounds ideal.
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August 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Jaymey McIvor (who the Tories kicked out for sending dick pics) is now Reform's Director of Local Government. His job is to make sure councils are run efficiently. A company he ran went bust in March owing £141,025, so he sounds ideal.
bylinetimes.com/2025/08/12/b...
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The threat to our society is not from asylum seekers in small boats. It’s from politicians and media cynically whipping up fear and prejudice, labelling them all as criminals, inciting hatred against people for where and what they’ve fled from.
It must stop. For all our sakes. It’s deeply sinister.
It must stop. For all our sakes. It’s deeply sinister.
August 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The threat to our society is not from asylum seekers in small boats. It’s from politicians and media cynically whipping up fear and prejudice, labelling them all as criminals, inciting hatred against people for where and what they’ve fled from.
It must stop. For all our sakes. It’s deeply sinister.
It must stop. For all our sakes. It’s deeply sinister.
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When I said we'd smash the gangs, I meant the gangs of old ladies holding cardboard signs.
August 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
When I said we'd smash the gangs, I meant the gangs of old ladies holding cardboard signs.
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Rushanara Ali has resigned as homelessness minister
It’s after she ended her own tenants' contract in order to sell up, but then re-listed the house for rent at a higher price within 6 mths: exactly what she’s trying to outlaw under Renters' Rights Bill
It’s after she ended her own tenants' contract in order to sell up, but then re-listed the house for rent at a higher price within 6 mths: exactly what she’s trying to outlaw under Renters' Rights Bill
August 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Rushanara Ali has resigned as homelessness minister
It’s after she ended her own tenants' contract in order to sell up, but then re-listed the house for rent at a higher price within 6 mths: exactly what she’s trying to outlaw under Renters' Rights Bill
It’s after she ended her own tenants' contract in order to sell up, but then re-listed the house for rent at a higher price within 6 mths: exactly what she’s trying to outlaw under Renters' Rights Bill