Jenny Wackett
@jenwackett.bsky.social
Editor and writer. She/Her 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🇵🇸
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250+ LGBTQ people were subjected to Electric Shock Aversion Therapy in NHS hospitals between 1965 and 1972.
That’s (literally) shocking, right?
What’s also shocking is that so called ‘conversion therapy’ is still legal in the UK now.
It’s beyond time that all LGBTQ conversion practices were banned.
That’s (literally) shocking, right?
What’s also shocking is that so called ‘conversion therapy’ is still legal in the UK now.
It’s beyond time that all LGBTQ conversion practices were banned.
LGBT survivors tell of 'barbaric' NHS electric shock therapy
More than 250 people were subjected to painful electric shocks in NHS hospitals, the BBC discovers.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
250+ LGBTQ people were subjected to Electric Shock Aversion Therapy in NHS hospitals between 1965 and 1972.
That’s (literally) shocking, right?
What’s also shocking is that so called ‘conversion therapy’ is still legal in the UK now.
It’s beyond time that all LGBTQ conversion practices were banned.
That’s (literally) shocking, right?
What’s also shocking is that so called ‘conversion therapy’ is still legal in the UK now.
It’s beyond time that all LGBTQ conversion practices were banned.
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Lots of people really enjoying this interview this week!
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Zack Polanski on the Green party boom | AUDIO ONLY
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December 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Lots of people really enjoying this interview this week!
In case you missed it:
youtu.be/TQVnIkSzrZI?...
In case you missed it:
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Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
October 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
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This Government is a danger to us all.
"Economic growth is more important to the UK government than net zero, Rachel Reeves has said, dropping a heavy hint that she intends to shrug off climate concerns & reaffirm her backing of a third Heathrow runway."
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
"Economic growth is more important to the UK government than net zero, Rachel Reeves has said, dropping a heavy hint that she intends to shrug off climate concerns & reaffirm her backing of a third Heathrow runway."
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Reeves says growth eclipses net zero as Heathrow runway decision looms
Chancellor hints in Davos she intends to reaffirm backing of airport expansion despite climate concerns
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2025 at 7:09 PM
This Government is a danger to us all.
"Economic growth is more important to the UK government than net zero, Rachel Reeves has said, dropping a heavy hint that she intends to shrug off climate concerns & reaffirm her backing of a third Heathrow runway."
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
"Economic growth is more important to the UK government than net zero, Rachel Reeves has said, dropping a heavy hint that she intends to shrug off climate concerns & reaffirm her backing of a third Heathrow runway."
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Imagining the brutal takedown Rachel Reeves in Opposition would have delivered had a Tory Minister planned what Rachel Reeves in Government plans.
January 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Imagining the brutal takedown Rachel Reeves in Opposition would have delivered had a Tory Minister planned what Rachel Reeves in Government plans.