Zoë Crowther
@zoecrowther.bsky.social
• political reporter politicshome.bsky.social • “internet shepherd” of Bluesky • covering the politics behind social media, tech & health
IG: http://instagram.com/zoe.crowther/ • X: @zoenora6
📍 London via Notts, Newcastle & Bristol
IG: http://instagram.com/zoe.crowther/ • X: @zoenora6
📍 London via Notts, Newcastle & Bristol
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Zoë Crowther
@zoecrowther.bsky.social
· Nov 27
To all my new followers here, a short introduction:
I'm a political reporter for @politicshome.bsky.social, covering all things politics and running our Sunday newsletter interviews each week
I'm particularly interested in social media, AI, online safety, mental health & NHS/health and social care
I'm a political reporter for @politicshome.bsky.social, covering all things politics and running our Sunday newsletter interviews each week
I'm particularly interested in social media, AI, online safety, mental health & NHS/health and social care
A reminder of my @politicshome.bsky.social story from Nov in which MPs called for the government to carry out a *proper* review of its use of X
We found out that the current review process is relatively informal & conducted without ministerial oversight on an ad hoc basis decided by officials
We found out that the current review process is relatively informal & conducted without ministerial oversight on an ad hoc basis decided by officials
Labour MPs Call For A More Serious Review Of The Government's Use Of X
Labour MPs are calling for ministers to take control of decisions over the government’s continued use of X, as concerns grow about the platform’s s...
www.politicshome.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:49 PM
A reminder of my @politicshome.bsky.social story from Nov in which MPs called for the government to carry out a *proper* review of its use of X
We found out that the current review process is relatively informal & conducted without ministerial oversight on an ad hoc basis decided by officials
We found out that the current review process is relatively informal & conducted without ministerial oversight on an ad hoc basis decided by officials
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If there is an argument then this is the argument. But lol I can’t find where this obviously false stat is coming from. And if the government does believe more than half the families in the UK are using it as their primary news source then woah maybe time to up the scrutiny of it!
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
If there is an argument then this is the argument. But lol I can’t find where this obviously false stat is coming from. And if the government does believe more than half the families in the UK are using it as their primary news source then woah maybe time to up the scrutiny of it!
I’ve been a vegetarian my whole life and (mostly) vegan since 2021
Is it just me or are the vegan/veggie sections in supermarkets suddenly getting smaller again? 😢
Is it just me or are the vegan/veggie sections in supermarkets suddenly getting smaller again? 😢
January 5, 2026 at 6:38 PM
I’ve been a vegetarian my whole life and (mostly) vegan since 2021
Is it just me or are the vegan/veggie sections in supermarkets suddenly getting smaller again? 😢
Is it just me or are the vegan/veggie sections in supermarkets suddenly getting smaller again? 😢
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⛺ Westminster is both the home of British politics and the area with the worst rates of rough sleeping in the UK
👇 @zoecrowther.bsky.social speaks to local MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social and homelessness charities about why there is cautious optimism that the crisis can be solved
👇 @zoecrowther.bsky.social speaks to local MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social and homelessness charities about why there is cautious optimism that the crisis can be solved
Hope In Westminster: The Frontline Of The Homelessness Crisis
Nowhere exposes Britain’s homelessness crisis more clearly than Westminster – the home of British politics, but also the area with the worst rates ...
www.politicshome.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:07 PM
⛺ Westminster is both the home of British politics and the area with the worst rates of rough sleeping in the UK
👇 @zoecrowther.bsky.social speaks to local MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social and homelessness charities about why there is cautious optimism that the crisis can be solved
👇 @zoecrowther.bsky.social speaks to local MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social and homelessness charities about why there is cautious optimism that the crisis can be solved
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🚩 With elections being held across the UK in May, a cross-party group of MPs is organising to tackle the threat of deepfake AI content to British democracy
@zoecrowther.bsky.social reports
@zoecrowther.bsky.social reports
MPs Are Racing To Tackle AI Deepfakes Ahead Of The Next Elections
With voters heading to the polls in May for elections in England, Scotland and Wales, a cross-party group of MPs is quietly organising to tackle th...
www.politicshome.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:59 PM
🚩 With elections being held across the UK in May, a cross-party group of MPs is organising to tackle the threat of deepfake AI content to British democracy
@zoecrowther.bsky.social reports
@zoecrowther.bsky.social reports
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🤩 Is senior doorkeeper Paul Kehoe the most popular man in Parliament?
He certainly has a strong claim – and has many stories to share about the people at the heart of British politics over the last 50 years
👇 @zoecrowther.bsky.social interviews Paul Kehoe about his half a century of service
He certainly has a strong claim – and has many stories to share about the people at the heart of British politics over the last 50 years
👇 @zoecrowther.bsky.social interviews Paul Kehoe about his half a century of service
'Parliament Is A Family': Senior Doorkeeper Paul Kehoe On Nearly 50 Years In Westminster
For decades, Paul Kehoe has served successive parliaments with discretion, dedication and good humour. From being kissed by Mo Mowlam to fishing a ...
www.politicshome.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:16 PM
🤩 Is senior doorkeeper Paul Kehoe the most popular man in Parliament?
He certainly has a strong claim – and has many stories to share about the people at the heart of British politics over the last 50 years
👇 @zoecrowther.bsky.social interviews Paul Kehoe about his half a century of service
He certainly has a strong claim – and has many stories to share about the people at the heart of British politics over the last 50 years
👇 @zoecrowther.bsky.social interviews Paul Kehoe about his half a century of service
I have lost count of the number of times I have been given this government line in response to SO MANY @politicshome.bsky.social stories about X
If the platform was going to "act appropriately", it would have done so by now
If the platform was going to "act appropriately", it would have done so by now
Keir Starmer's spokesman asked if Government will still use X now it posts indecent images of children, replies "we always keep communication channels under review to reach public in most appropriate way possible”
"Operators are under obligation to act appropriately. We always hope they would do"
"Operators are under obligation to act appropriately. We always hope they would do"
January 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
I have lost count of the number of times I have been given this government line in response to SO MANY @politicshome.bsky.social stories about X
If the platform was going to "act appropriately", it would have done so by now
If the platform was going to "act appropriately", it would have done so by now
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Fascinating stuff.
Young women are radicalising
Britain's young women are sad, alienated and increasingly left-wing
www.newstatesman.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Fascinating stuff.
In the spirit of using alternative platforms, please also follow me on Instagram and TikTok, where I will hopefully be sharing more videos and explainers this year:
📸 www.instagram.com/zoe.crowther/
📱 www.tiktok.com/@zoe_crowther
📸 www.instagram.com/zoe.crowther/
📱 www.tiktok.com/@zoe_crowther
Happy New Year!
Bluesky will be happy to hear that I’ve started 2026 by finally deleting the Twitter app from my phone. I’ve had enough!
Bluesky will be happy to hear that I’ve started 2026 by finally deleting the Twitter app from my phone. I’ve had enough!
January 5, 2026 at 11:19 AM
In the spirit of using alternative platforms, please also follow me on Instagram and TikTok, where I will hopefully be sharing more videos and explainers this year:
📸 www.instagram.com/zoe.crowther/
📱 www.tiktok.com/@zoe_crowther
📸 www.instagram.com/zoe.crowther/
📱 www.tiktok.com/@zoe_crowther
Happy New Year!
Bluesky will be happy to hear that I’ve started 2026 by finally deleting the Twitter app from my phone. I’ve had enough!
Bluesky will be happy to hear that I’ve started 2026 by finally deleting the Twitter app from my phone. I’ve had enough!
January 5, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Happy New Year!
Bluesky will be happy to hear that I’ve started 2026 by finally deleting the Twitter app from my phone. I’ve had enough!
Bluesky will be happy to hear that I’ve started 2026 by finally deleting the Twitter app from my phone. I’ve had enough!
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A cross-party group of MPs is organising to tackle the threat of deepfake AI content to British democracy in 2026
The Speaker of the House of Commons has also taken a close personal interest in the issue
@zoecrowther.bsky.social reports
The Speaker of the House of Commons has also taken a close personal interest in the issue
@zoecrowther.bsky.social reports
MPs Are Racing To Tackle AI Deepfakes Ahead Of The Next Elections
With voters heading to the polls in May for elections in England, Scotland and Wales, a cross-party group of MPs is quietly organising to tackle th...
www.politicshome.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM
A cross-party group of MPs is organising to tackle the threat of deepfake AI content to British democracy in 2026
The Speaker of the House of Commons has also taken a close personal interest in the issue
@zoecrowther.bsky.social reports
The Speaker of the House of Commons has also taken a close personal interest in the issue
@zoecrowther.bsky.social reports
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Had lots of fun doing the Christmas quiz with @matildamartin.bsky.social @tomscotson.bsky.social Harriet Symonds, @jaheale.bsky.social and @zoegrunewald.bsky.social 🎄🔔🎁
(I blame the 10am Baileys for mine and Tilda’s team name being PolHoes…)
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
(I blame the 10am Baileys for mine and Tilda’s team name being PolHoes…)
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
December 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Had lots of fun doing the Christmas quiz with @matildamartin.bsky.social @tomscotson.bsky.social Harriet Symonds, @jaheale.bsky.social and @zoegrunewald.bsky.social 🎄🔔🎁
(I blame the 10am Baileys for mine and Tilda’s team name being PolHoes…)
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
(I blame the 10am Baileys for mine and Tilda’s team name being PolHoes…)
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Had lots of fun doing the Christmas quiz with @matildamartin.bsky.social @tomscotson.bsky.social Harriet Symonds, @jaheale.bsky.social and @zoegrunewald.bsky.social 🎄🔔🎁
(I blame the 10am Baileys for mine and Tilda’s team name being PolHoes…)
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
(I blame the 10am Baileys for mine and Tilda’s team name being PolHoes…)
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
December 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Had lots of fun doing the Christmas quiz with @matildamartin.bsky.social @tomscotson.bsky.social Harriet Symonds, @jaheale.bsky.social and @zoegrunewald.bsky.social 🎄🔔🎁
(I blame the 10am Baileys for mine and Tilda’s team name being PolHoes…)
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
(I blame the 10am Baileys for mine and Tilda’s team name being PolHoes…)
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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Senior doorkeeper Paul Kehoe helps keep the magic of Parliament running behind the scenes 🎅✨
Paul has worked in the House of Commons since he was 19 years old, for more than 46 years
It was an absolute joy to interview him about his lifetime of service
Paul has worked in the House of Commons since he was 19 years old, for more than 46 years
It was an absolute joy to interview him about his lifetime of service
'Parliament Is A Family': Senior Doorkeeper Paul Kehoe On Nearly 50 Years In Westminster
For decades, Paul Kehoe has served successive parliaments with discretion, dedication and good humour. From being kissed by Mo Mowlam to fishing a ...
www.politicshome.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Senior doorkeeper Paul Kehoe helps keep the magic of Parliament running behind the scenes 🎅✨
Paul has worked in the House of Commons since he was 19 years old, for more than 46 years
It was an absolute joy to interview him about his lifetime of service
Paul has worked in the House of Commons since he was 19 years old, for more than 46 years
It was an absolute joy to interview him about his lifetime of service
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Paul is just ACE!
It’s so lovely to see the light shone on him. 🙌🏻
It’s so lovely to see the light shone on him. 🙌🏻
Senior doorkeeper Paul Kehoe helps keep the magic of Parliament running behind the scenes 🎅✨
Paul has worked in the House of Commons since he was 19 years old, for more than 46 years
It was an absolute joy to interview him about his lifetime of service
Paul has worked in the House of Commons since he was 19 years old, for more than 46 years
It was an absolute joy to interview him about his lifetime of service
'Parliament Is A Family': Senior Doorkeeper Paul Kehoe On Nearly 50 Years In Westminster
For decades, Paul Kehoe has served successive parliaments with discretion, dedication and good humour. From being kissed by Mo Mowlam to fishing a ...
www.politicshome.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Paul is just ACE!
It’s so lovely to see the light shone on him. 🙌🏻
It’s so lovely to see the light shone on him. 🙌🏻
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This is great. Paul and all the doorkeepers really are fantastically kind and skilled, managing our nonsense with the right level of humour and cool
Till I got there, I hadn’t grasped how many thousands of visitors there in Parliament each day. It takes quite some machine for it to run so smoothly
Till I got there, I hadn’t grasped how many thousands of visitors there in Parliament each day. It takes quite some machine for it to run so smoothly
Senior doorkeeper Paul Kehoe helps keep the magic of Parliament running behind the scenes 🎅✨
Paul has worked in the House of Commons since he was 19 years old, for more than 46 years
It was an absolute joy to interview him about his lifetime of service
Paul has worked in the House of Commons since he was 19 years old, for more than 46 years
It was an absolute joy to interview him about his lifetime of service
'Parliament Is A Family': Senior Doorkeeper Paul Kehoe On Nearly 50 Years In Westminster
For decades, Paul Kehoe has served successive parliaments with discretion, dedication and good humour. From being kissed by Mo Mowlam to fishing a ...
www.politicshome.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
This is great. Paul and all the doorkeepers really are fantastically kind and skilled, managing our nonsense with the right level of humour and cool
Till I got there, I hadn’t grasped how many thousands of visitors there in Parliament each day. It takes quite some machine for it to run so smoothly
Till I got there, I hadn’t grasped how many thousands of visitors there in Parliament each day. It takes quite some machine for it to run so smoothly
Senior doorkeeper Paul Kehoe helps keep the magic of Parliament running behind the scenes 🎅✨
Paul has worked in the House of Commons since he was 19 years old, for more than 46 years
It was an absolute joy to interview him about his lifetime of service
Paul has worked in the House of Commons since he was 19 years old, for more than 46 years
It was an absolute joy to interview him about his lifetime of service
'Parliament Is A Family': Senior Doorkeeper Paul Kehoe On Nearly 50 Years In Westminster
For decades, Paul Kehoe has served successive parliaments with discretion, dedication and good humour. From being kissed by Mo Mowlam to fishing a ...
www.politicshome.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Senior doorkeeper Paul Kehoe helps keep the magic of Parliament running behind the scenes 🎅✨
Paul has worked in the House of Commons since he was 19 years old, for more than 46 years
It was an absolute joy to interview him about his lifetime of service
Paul has worked in the House of Commons since he was 19 years old, for more than 46 years
It was an absolute joy to interview him about his lifetime of service
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Labour MPs have demanded that Conservative MP and chair of the 1922 Committee Bob Blackman apologise after he shared a tweet that claimed Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s “loyalty is to Islam”
Labour MPs Urge Senior Tory To Apologise For Sharing Tweet Claiming Home Secretary’s 'Loyalty Is To Islam'
Labour MPs have demanded that Conservative MP and chair of the 1922 Committee Bob Blackman apologise after he shared a tweet that claimed Home Secr...
www.politicshome.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Labour MPs have demanded that Conservative MP and chair of the 1922 Committee Bob Blackman apologise after he shared a tweet that claimed Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s “loyalty is to Islam”
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A group of Labour MPs has urged the government to extend a scheme allowing Palestinian students to study in the UK
They told PolHome that they know of students in Gaza who have been offered places at UK universities, but have been unable to leave the region. The scheme is due to close this month
They told PolHome that they know of students in Gaza who have been offered places at UK universities, but have been unable to leave the region. The scheme is due to close this month
Labour MPs Urge Government To Extend Gaza Student Visa Programme
Labour MPs are urging the government to extend a scheme allowing Palestinian students to come and study in the UK.
www.politicshome.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
A group of Labour MPs has urged the government to extend a scheme allowing Palestinian students to study in the UK
They told PolHome that they know of students in Gaza who have been offered places at UK universities, but have been unable to leave the region. The scheme is due to close this month
They told PolHome that they know of students in Gaza who have been offered places at UK universities, but have been unable to leave the region. The scheme is due to close this month
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🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 Lifting the lid on the Whips Office
🔐 Former Conservative Chief Whip Lord Simon Hart speaks to @alaintolhurst.bsky.social about the secrets of the whips office and his new political life in the House of Lords
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/369ab7
🔐 Former Conservative Chief Whip Lord Simon Hart speaks to @alaintolhurst.bsky.social about the secrets of the whips office and his new political life in the House of Lords
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/369ab7
December 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 Lifting the lid on the Whips Office
🔐 Former Conservative Chief Whip Lord Simon Hart speaks to @alaintolhurst.bsky.social about the secrets of the whips office and his new political life in the House of Lords
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/369ab7
🔐 Former Conservative Chief Whip Lord Simon Hart speaks to @alaintolhurst.bsky.social about the secrets of the whips office and his new political life in the House of Lords
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/369ab7
It’s that time of year when I love to show off my mum’s beautiful greetings cards
There might be *just* enough time for you to order some before Christmas 👀🎄
bugart.co.uk
There might be *just* enough time for you to order some before Christmas 👀🎄
bugart.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
It’s that time of year when I love to show off my mum’s beautiful greetings cards
There might be *just* enough time for you to order some before Christmas 👀🎄
bugart.co.uk
There might be *just* enough time for you to order some before Christmas 👀🎄
bugart.co.uk
Reposted by Zoë Crowther
Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee Sarah Owen said: "It is deeply irresponsible from a senior politician who should know better. The least he can do is apologise.
“Supporting this wretched far-right ideology used to get one kicked out of the Tory Party...
“Supporting this wretched far-right ideology used to get one kicked out of the Tory Party...
Labour MPs have demanded that Conservative MP and chair of the 1922 Committee Bob Blackman apologise after he shared a tweet that claimed Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s “loyalty is to Islam”
Labour MPs Urge Senior Tory To Apologise For Sharing Tweet Claiming Home Secretary’s 'Loyalty Is To Islam'
Labour MPs have demanded that Conservative MP and chair of the 1922 Committee Bob Blackman apologise after he shared a tweet that claimed Home Secr...
www.politicshome.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee Sarah Owen said: "It is deeply irresponsible from a senior politician who should know better. The least he can do is apologise.
“Supporting this wretched far-right ideology used to get one kicked out of the Tory Party...
“Supporting this wretched far-right ideology used to get one kicked out of the Tory Party...
Reposted by Zoë Crowther
If Musk's plan was to shift the Overton window among the British political classes, mission pretty much accomplished www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Labour MPs Urge Senior Tory To Apologise For Sharing Tweet Claiming Home Secretary’s 'Loyalty Is To Islam'
Labour MPs have demanded that Conservative MP and chair of the 1922 Committee Bob Blackman apologise after he shared a tweet that claimed Home Secr...
www.politicshome.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
If Musk's plan was to shift the Overton window among the British political classes, mission pretty much accomplished www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee Sarah Owen said: "It is deeply irresponsible from a senior politician who should know better. The least he can do is apologise.
“Supporting this wretched far-right ideology used to get one kicked out of the Tory Party...
“Supporting this wretched far-right ideology used to get one kicked out of the Tory Party...
Labour MPs have demanded that Conservative MP and chair of the 1922 Committee Bob Blackman apologise after he shared a tweet that claimed Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s “loyalty is to Islam”
Labour MPs Urge Senior Tory To Apologise For Sharing Tweet Claiming Home Secretary’s 'Loyalty Is To Islam'
Labour MPs have demanded that Conservative MP and chair of the 1922 Committee Bob Blackman apologise after he shared a tweet that claimed Home Secr...
www.politicshome.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee Sarah Owen said: "It is deeply irresponsible from a senior politician who should know better. The least he can do is apologise.
“Supporting this wretched far-right ideology used to get one kicked out of the Tory Party...
“Supporting this wretched far-right ideology used to get one kicked out of the Tory Party...
Reposted by Zoë Crowther
Starmer critic Andrea Egan has won the race to be general secretary of Unison, Britain's biggest trade union and key Labour Party affiliate
Egan, a former social worker, accused the government of having “done very little for working people” and pledged to review Unison's relationship with Labour
Egan, a former social worker, accused the government of having “done very little for working people” and pledged to review Unison's relationship with Labour
Andrea Egan Wins Unison Race In Blow For No 10
Keir Starmer critic Andrea Egan has won the race to be general secretary of Unison, Britain's biggest trade union and a key Labour Party affiliate,...
www.politicshome.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Starmer critic Andrea Egan has won the race to be general secretary of Unison, Britain's biggest trade union and key Labour Party affiliate
Egan, a former social worker, accused the government of having “done very little for working people” and pledged to review Unison's relationship with Labour
Egan, a former social worker, accused the government of having “done very little for working people” and pledged to review Unison's relationship with Labour