Michelle Wilson
@chellewilson.bsky.social
Deputy Chief Officer at Hessle Road Network youth & community project in Hull. Tea drinker, plant lover, all views my own.
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As 2025 comes to an end, we’re looking back on the many incredible things we’ve achieved together this year, despite huge challenges.
Thank you for standing with us, speaking out and taking action to end violence against women and girls. We couldn’t do any of this without you!💥
Thank you for standing with us, speaking out and taking action to end violence against women and girls. We couldn’t do any of this without you!💥
December 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
As 2025 comes to an end, we’re looking back on the many incredible things we’ve achieved together this year, despite huge challenges.
Thank you for standing with us, speaking out and taking action to end violence against women and girls. We couldn’t do any of this without you!💥
Thank you for standing with us, speaking out and taking action to end violence against women and girls. We couldn’t do any of this without you!💥
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Hull City Council is backing a campaign led by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside to create safer spaces for women and girls across the city and the wider region.
More info ℹ️ https://news.hull.gov.uk/22/12/2025/council-supports-just-dont-campaign/
More info ℹ️ https://news.hull.gov.uk/22/12/2025/council-supports-just-dont-campaign/
December 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Hull City Council is backing a campaign led by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside to create safer spaces for women and girls across the city and the wider region.
More info ℹ️ https://news.hull.gov.uk/22/12/2025/council-supports-just-dont-campaign/
More info ℹ️ https://news.hull.gov.uk/22/12/2025/council-supports-just-dont-campaign/
It's been a fantastic year at the project and it's a pleasure to work with the community and with such a great team 😊
Ready for some mince pies now....
Ready for some mince pies now....
And that's a wrap on our community sessions for 2025, roll on 2026 when we get to see you all again in January! 😆 We've had some excitement with puppet shows, bingo, raffles and more! @hullcitycouncil.bsky.social #CiN @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It's been a fantastic year at the project and it's a pleasure to work with the community and with such a great team 😊
Ready for some mince pies now....
Ready for some mince pies now....
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Thank you to Age UK Hull & East Riding for their donation of shoeboxes! They've gone down a treat with our service users and have has some amazing stuff inside 😁 @hullcitycouncil.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Thank you to Age UK Hull & East Riding for their donation of shoeboxes! They've gone down a treat with our service users and have has some amazing stuff inside 😁 @hullcitycouncil.bsky.social
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We must support each other to navigate this hostile asylum & immigration system to secure our safety. The Right to Remain Toolkit is an important resource that can equip ppl going through the system. ow.ly/ozhi50XGktB #NoOneisIllegal #MigrationisLife #TheseWallsMustFall
December 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We must support each other to navigate this hostile asylum & immigration system to secure our safety. The Right to Remain Toolkit is an important resource that can equip ppl going through the system. ow.ly/ozhi50XGktB #NoOneisIllegal #MigrationisLife #TheseWallsMustFall
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🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
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75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
Calls grow for donation caps as Democracy for Sale research reveals that three-quarters of Reform’s funding comes from a trio of wealthy donors
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
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2 in 3 of Nigel Farage’s current and former partners do not speak English as their first language.
December 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
2 in 3 of Nigel Farage’s current and former partners do not speak English as their first language.
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Nigel Farage made 90 times more Cameo videos than speeches in Parliament, records show
Nigel Farage made 90 times more Cameo videos than speeches in Parliament, records show | LBC
The Reform UK leader has filmed close to 2,000 fan videos in the last 12 months, which he sold on the US-based Cameo platform
www.lbc.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Nigel Farage made 90 times more Cameo videos than speeches in Parliament, records show
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Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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November 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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A child abuse survivor shares her frustrations with the former detective who investigated her complaints against police officers she says left her in harm’s way
Read our latest newsletter and watch the report by @clarefallon.bsky.social here:
Read our latest newsletter and watch the report by @clarefallon.bsky.social here:
Answers and accountability demand from child grooming gang survivors
A child abuse survivor shares her frustrations with the former detective who investigated her complaints against police officers she says left her in harm’s way, writes Clare Fallon.
channel4news.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
A child abuse survivor shares her frustrations with the former detective who investigated her complaints against police officers she says left her in harm’s way
Read our latest newsletter and watch the report by @clarefallon.bsky.social here:
Read our latest newsletter and watch the report by @clarefallon.bsky.social here:
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Worried about a friend or loved one? Not sure what’s happening behind closed doors?
It could be economic abuse.
Take our challenge today and learn how to spot the signs: https://ow.ly/MTj350XuHig
It could be economic abuse.
Take our challenge today and learn how to spot the signs: https://ow.ly/MTj350XuHig
November 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Worried about a friend or loved one? Not sure what’s happening behind closed doors?
It could be economic abuse.
Take our challenge today and learn how to spot the signs: https://ow.ly/MTj350XuHig
It could be economic abuse.
Take our challenge today and learn how to spot the signs: https://ow.ly/MTj350XuHig
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An ITV Loose Women campaign aimed at highlighting help available for people living with domestic-abuse - as well as how to spot signs of an abusive relationship - has been launched in Belfast.
www.itv.com/news/utv/202...
www.itv.com/news/utv/202...
www.itv.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
An ITV Loose Women campaign aimed at highlighting help available for people living with domestic-abuse - as well as how to spot signs of an abusive relationship - has been launched in Belfast.
www.itv.com/news/utv/202...
www.itv.com/news/utv/202...
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There are good, evidence based ways of improving attendance, attainment, achievement and aspiration: testing 13 year olds is not one of them, DfE please note. Ger Graus works with and advises Education Departments round the World - but not ours... 🤷
johncosgrove55.wordpress.com/2025/04/23/s...
johncosgrove55.wordpress.com/2025/04/23/s...
School and the Pursuit of Happiness
“Through A Different Lens” described by its author Ger Graus as a “professional autobiography” was published the week before Easter, just in time for the season of school trips, residentials and wo…
johncosgrove55.wordpress.com
September 27, 2025 at 7:31 AM
There are good, evidence based ways of improving attendance, attainment, achievement and aspiration: testing 13 year olds is not one of them, DfE please note. Ger Graus works with and advises Education Departments round the World - but not ours... 🤷
johncosgrove55.wordpress.com/2025/04/23/s...
johncosgrove55.wordpress.com/2025/04/23/s...
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🚨Stephen Lennon is marching again in London this weekend. He insists he isn’t a racist, says it over and over, but the facts tell a different story. Here are five reasons why “Tommy Robinson” is a racist.
September 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🚨Stephen Lennon is marching again in London this weekend. He insists he isn’t a racist, says it over and over, but the facts tell a different story. Here are five reasons why “Tommy Robinson” is a racist.
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Please know, you CAN opt out of this test.
If you need to disable alerts for safety reasons, follow the steps here: ow.ly/NPKP50Wzxn6
#EmergencyAlert #UKAlertTest #DomesticAbuse
Please know, you CAN opt out of this test.
If you need to disable alerts for safety reasons, follow the steps here: ow.ly/NPKP50Wzxn6
#EmergencyAlert #UKAlertTest #DomesticAbuse
September 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Please know, you CAN opt out of this test.
If you need to disable alerts for safety reasons, follow the steps here: ow.ly/NPKP50Wzxn6
#EmergencyAlert #UKAlertTest #DomesticAbuse
Please know, you CAN opt out of this test.
If you need to disable alerts for safety reasons, follow the steps here: ow.ly/NPKP50Wzxn6
#EmergencyAlert #UKAlertTest #DomesticAbuse
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Whilst these alerts aim to protect the public in emergencies, they could put victim-survivors of domestic abuse at risk - especially those who rely on hidden phones as part of their safety plan.
Whilst these alerts aim to protect the public in emergencies, they could put victim-survivors of domestic abuse at risk - especially those who rely on hidden phones as part of their safety plan.
September 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Whilst these alerts aim to protect the public in emergencies, they could put victim-survivors of domestic abuse at risk - especially those who rely on hidden phones as part of their safety plan.
Whilst these alerts aim to protect the public in emergencies, they could put victim-survivors of domestic abuse at risk - especially those who rely on hidden phones as part of their safety plan.
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📢 A UK-wide emergency alert test will take place on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm. Mobile phones will emit a loud siren and vibrate - even if they’re on silent.
📢 A UK-wide emergency alert test will take place on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm. Mobile phones will emit a loud siren and vibrate - even if they’re on silent.
September 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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📢 A UK-wide emergency alert test will take place on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm. Mobile phones will emit a loud siren and vibrate - even if they’re on silent.
📢 A UK-wide emergency alert test will take place on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm. Mobile phones will emit a loud siren and vibrate - even if they’re on silent.
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How Many Asylum Seekers Are Living In Hull?
The population of our city is currently almost 290,000. Our international diaspora correspondent @angusyoung61.bsky.social reveals the plain facts of the current immigration debate.
curiosityhull.co.uk/how-many-asy...
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
The population of our city is currently almost 290,000. Our international diaspora correspondent @angusyoung61.bsky.social reveals the plain facts of the current immigration debate.
curiosityhull.co.uk/how-many-asy...
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 7:21 AM
How Many Asylum Seekers Are Living In Hull?
The population of our city is currently almost 290,000. Our international diaspora correspondent @angusyoung61.bsky.social reveals the plain facts of the current immigration debate.
curiosityhull.co.uk/how-many-asy...
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
The population of our city is currently almost 290,000. Our international diaspora correspondent @angusyoung61.bsky.social reveals the plain facts of the current immigration debate.
curiosityhull.co.uk/how-many-asy...
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
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🚨Vital conversations about violence against women and girls (VAWG) are being hijacked by an anti-migrant agenda.
We're proud to join 200 organisations in urging the Government to address this dangerous weaponisation of VAWG.
A link to a news story is here: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
We're proud to join 200 organisations in urging the Government to address this dangerous weaponisation of VAWG.
A link to a news story is here: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
August 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🚨Vital conversations about violence against women and girls (VAWG) are being hijacked by an anti-migrant agenda.
We're proud to join 200 organisations in urging the Government to address this dangerous weaponisation of VAWG.
A link to a news story is here: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
We're proud to join 200 organisations in urging the Government to address this dangerous weaponisation of VAWG.
A link to a news story is here: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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We’ve been busy uncovering the real cost of unaffordable school uniforms ⚠️
Our research reveals a troubling truth: children are being unfairly penalised—some even missing out on vital learning.
Hear more from our Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Tom Cave, on BBC Sheffield 👇
Our research reveals a troubling truth: children are being unfairly penalised—some even missing out on vital learning.
Hear more from our Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Tom Cave, on BBC Sheffield 👇
August 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We’ve been busy uncovering the real cost of unaffordable school uniforms ⚠️
Our research reveals a troubling truth: children are being unfairly penalised—some even missing out on vital learning.
Hear more from our Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Tom Cave, on BBC Sheffield 👇
Our research reveals a troubling truth: children are being unfairly penalised—some even missing out on vital learning.
Hear more from our Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Tom Cave, on BBC Sheffield 👇
Absolutely 👏
No child or young person should be punished for not wearing the correct uniform, nor should they have any privileges, credits, rewards etc. witheld
No child or young person should be punished for not wearing the correct uniform, nor should they have any privileges, credits, rewards etc. witheld
“This is one thing we could fix really easily and really quickly and give families one less headache.”
Unaffordable uniform costs shouldn’t be the reason that children are punished at school.
It’s time for change: act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/173895/...
Image: BBC The One Show📺
Unaffordable uniform costs shouldn’t be the reason that children are punished at school.
It’s time for change: act.childrenssociety.org.uk/page/173895/...
Image: BBC The One Show📺
August 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Absolutely 👏
No child or young person should be punished for not wearing the correct uniform, nor should they have any privileges, credits, rewards etc. witheld
No child or young person should be punished for not wearing the correct uniform, nor should they have any privileges, credits, rewards etc. witheld
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We’re inviting people with lived experience of domestic abuse in a military context to share their views—helping us better understand the barriers to accessing support and how services can improve.
👉 Register your interest here:
🔗 ow.ly/159g50Wt6e8
We’re inviting people with lived experience of domestic abuse in a military context to share their views—helping us better understand the barriers to accessing support and how services can improve.
👉 Register your interest here:
🔗 ow.ly/159g50Wt6e8
July 22, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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We’re inviting people with lived experience of domestic abuse in a military context to share their views—helping us better understand the barriers to accessing support and how services can improve.
👉 Register your interest here:
🔗 ow.ly/159g50Wt6e8
We’re inviting people with lived experience of domestic abuse in a military context to share their views—helping us better understand the barriers to accessing support and how services can improve.
👉 Register your interest here:
🔗 ow.ly/159g50Wt6e8
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With the support of the @armybenevolentfund.bsky.social, we’re working to improve how domestic abuse is understood and responded to within serving and veteran communities.
With the support of the @armybenevolentfund.bsky.social, we’re working to improve how domestic abuse is understood and responded to within serving and veteran communities.
July 22, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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With the support of the @armybenevolentfund.bsky.social, we’re working to improve how domestic abuse is understood and responded to within serving and veteran communities.
With the support of the @armybenevolentfund.bsky.social, we’re working to improve how domestic abuse is understood and responded to within serving and veteran communities.
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📢 Have you experienced domestic abuse in a military relationship or family?
💙 We want to hear from you because your voice matters.
#MilitaryFamilies #DomesticAbuse #Veterans #LivedExperience #SupportForSurvivors #Safeguarding #VAWG #WholePicture
📢 Have you experienced domestic abuse in a military relationship or family?
💙 We want to hear from you because your voice matters.
#MilitaryFamilies #DomesticAbuse #Veterans #LivedExperience #SupportForSurvivors #Safeguarding #VAWG #WholePicture
July 22, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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📢 Have you experienced domestic abuse in a military relationship or family?
💙 We want to hear from you because your voice matters.
#MilitaryFamilies #DomesticAbuse #Veterans #LivedExperience #SupportForSurvivors #Safeguarding #VAWG #WholePicture
📢 Have you experienced domestic abuse in a military relationship or family?
💙 We want to hear from you because your voice matters.
#MilitaryFamilies #DomesticAbuse #Veterans #LivedExperience #SupportForSurvivors #Safeguarding #VAWG #WholePicture