Lesley Hoskins
@lesleyhoskins.bsky.social
19th and early 20th century British social history, especially how people lived. Wallpapers. Censuses. Rural life. Possessions, spaces …
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They should be mobilising to crush Reform Ltd in the next elections
This is the most alarming story I’ve read today. Giving up the fight before it’s started
November 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
They should be mobilising to crush Reform Ltd in the next elections
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November 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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For those of you in the UK, especially if you are a UK citizen, can you please take part in the consultation on changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain (Settlement) that were just proposed by the UK government. We need as many people as possible to reject these proposals. www.gov.uk/government/c...
Earned settlement
The government is consulting on how the current settlement system should be reformed and how those reforms should be implemented.
www.gov.uk
November 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
For those of you in the UK, especially if you are a UK citizen, can you please take part in the consultation on changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain (Settlement) that were just proposed by the UK government. We need as many people as possible to reject these proposals. www.gov.uk/government/c...
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I thought I would mark the occasion by making an interactive dashboard of the London Lives Westminster Coroners Inquests. sharonhoward.github.io/mindseye_of/...
November 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I thought I would mark the occasion by making an interactive dashboard of the London Lives Westminster Coroners Inquests. sharonhoward.github.io/mindseye_of/...
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Who among the public is demanding this? Who does it appeal to? I even think the people who shout at hotels haven't asked for this. Immoral.
The Sun has been told Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will on Monday propose confiscating jewellery, watches, necklaces from asylum seekers to meet asylum costs
This reflects the most controversial aspect of the Danish scheme - the Jewellery Law. The toughest Labour MPs thought this was OTT
This reflects the most controversial aspect of the Danish scheme - the Jewellery Law. The toughest Labour MPs thought this was OTT
November 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Who among the public is demanding this? Who does it appeal to? I even think the people who shout at hotels haven't asked for this. Immoral.
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Evening all. I'm running a study day on Sat 13 Dec at Highgate Lit & Sci about 19th/early 20th century mental health history. We'll explore various diagnoses/labels plus the administration of ‘lunacy’ law and the private and public asylums in the London area.
Now booking hlsi.org.uk/courses/day-...
Now booking hlsi.org.uk/courses/day-...
Autumn 2025: Mental Health History (19th-early 20th cent.) - HLSI
Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution
hlsi.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Evening all. I'm running a study day on Sat 13 Dec at Highgate Lit & Sci about 19th/early 20th century mental health history. We'll explore various diagnoses/labels plus the administration of ‘lunacy’ law and the private and public asylums in the London area.
Now booking hlsi.org.uk/courses/day-...
Now booking hlsi.org.uk/courses/day-...
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Was Manchester really as segregated as Engels said? What kept the rich and poor apart.... if anything? My first article is out today in @historicaljnl.bsky.social and I'm so pleased to share it with you all! doi:10.1017/S0018246X25101246
@stjohnscollege.bsky.social @camunicampop.bsky.social
@stjohnscollege.bsky.social @camunicampop.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Was Manchester really as segregated as Engels said? What kept the rich and poor apart.... if anything? My first article is out today in @historicaljnl.bsky.social and I'm so pleased to share it with you all! doi:10.1017/S0018246X25101246
@stjohnscollege.bsky.social @camunicampop.bsky.social
@stjohnscollege.bsky.social @camunicampop.bsky.social
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Food prices are out of control.
From free school meals to a Windfall Tax on profiteering companies, we need an urgent debate on Government action to bring prices down and to support families.
Food price caps were seriously discussed a few years ago – and must be again now.
From free school meals to a Windfall Tax on profiteering companies, we need an urgent debate on Government action to bring prices down and to support families.
Food price caps were seriously discussed a few years ago – and must be again now.
October 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Food prices are out of control.
From free school meals to a Windfall Tax on profiteering companies, we need an urgent debate on Government action to bring prices down and to support families.
Food price caps were seriously discussed a few years ago – and must be again now.
From free school meals to a Windfall Tax on profiteering companies, we need an urgent debate on Government action to bring prices down and to support families.
Food price caps were seriously discussed a few years ago – and must be again now.
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New figures from Shelter show that the number of children homeless or in temporary accommodation in England has reached its highest level since records began.
172,420 kids without a permanent home of their own- an 8% increase in a single year.
172,420 kids without a permanent home of their own- an 8% increase in a single year.
October 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
New figures from Shelter show that the number of children homeless or in temporary accommodation in England has reached its highest level since records began.
172,420 kids without a permanent home of their own- an 8% increase in a single year.
172,420 kids without a permanent home of their own- an 8% increase in a single year.
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I guess this simply confirms that my Rebellion! project, exploring and celebrating the importance of peaceful protest as part of our cultural identity, in the face of draconian anti-protest legislation, has never been more timely.
She was arrested for holding a sign reading:
“I do not support the proscription of Palestine Action”
How that would warrant arrest is very unclear. I wonder if the police here even understand the boundaries of the bizarre law they’ve been forced to enforce.
“I do not support the proscription of Palestine Action”
How that would warrant arrest is very unclear. I wonder if the police here even understand the boundaries of the bizarre law they’ve been forced to enforce.
October 6, 2025 at 8:40 AM
I guess this simply confirms that my Rebellion! project, exploring and celebrating the importance of peaceful protest as part of our cultural identity, in the face of draconian anti-protest legislation, has never been more timely.
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Deeply, deeply saddening to see people at the Manchester vigil just saying quite bluntly that they feel marches against genocide in Gaza are, in fact, directed against all Jewish people.
This is exactly what both terrorists and genociders want.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
This is exactly what both terrorists and genociders want.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
Lammy heckled at vigil for Manchester synagogue attack; one victim died after apparently being hit by police bullet – latest
Justice secretary faces calls of ‘shame on you’ as crowd gathers to remember victims of terror attack
www.theguardian.com
October 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Deeply, deeply saddening to see people at the Manchester vigil just saying quite bluntly that they feel marches against genocide in Gaza are, in fact, directed against all Jewish people.
This is exactly what both terrorists and genociders want.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
This is exactly what both terrorists and genociders want.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
OK. Who was the last decent Home Secretary? Is it possible to be a decent Home Secretary?
October 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
OK. Who was the last decent Home Secretary? Is it possible to be a decent Home Secretary?
Just watching Channel 4 news on Gaza. Did you watch it? If not, do. So what can we do?
October 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Just watching Channel 4 news on Gaza. Did you watch it? If not, do. So what can we do?
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200 eminent former EU diplomats have set out some of the international measures that could be taken in this letter. www.ceps.eu/ceps-news/op...
Continuing not to take such measures is a deliberate choice, and is being understood as a green light.
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Continuing not to take such measures is a deliberate choice, and is being understood as a green light.
bsky.app/profile/benp...
August 27, 2025 at 9:09 AM
200 eminent former EU diplomats have set out some of the international measures that could be taken in this letter. www.ceps.eu/ceps-news/op...
Continuing not to take such measures is a deliberate choice, and is being understood as a green light.
bsky.app/profile/benp...
Continuing not to take such measures is a deliberate choice, and is being understood as a green light.
bsky.app/profile/benp...
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A fascist minority are increasingly emboldened to act as representative of broader public opinion, because they are treated as such not just by right-wing parties and outlets, but by broadcast media, and the govt, who often give the impression of agreeing with them or partly enacting their agenda.
August 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A fascist minority are increasingly emboldened to act as representative of broader public opinion, because they are treated as such not just by right-wing parties and outlets, but by broadcast media, and the govt, who often give the impression of agreeing with them or partly enacting their agenda.
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I’ve documented protests for decades. The asylum hotel protests I’ve photographed have all been very small. When I first turned up at the Newcastle protest, and asked the police where the protesters were, they pointed to one man and said he’s over there.
August 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I’ve documented protests for decades. The asylum hotel protests I’ve photographed have all been very small. When I first turned up at the Newcastle protest, and asked the police where the protesters were, they pointed to one man and said he’s over there.
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Calling historians and researchers. The BBC Written Archives Centre has changed its access rules without consultation. This means an end to proper independent research into the BBC's rich history. 178 have already signed the open letter. Please join the campaign:
tinyurl.com/bbcwaccampaign
tinyurl.com/bbcwaccampaign
Open letter BBC Written Archives - August 2025
Join the campaign to protect the future of independent research at the BBC Written Archives Centre The following text is an open letter expressing the concern of historians and researchers about chan...
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August 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Calling historians and researchers. The BBC Written Archives Centre has changed its access rules without consultation. This means an end to proper independent research into the BBC's rich history. 178 have already signed the open letter. Please join the campaign:
tinyurl.com/bbcwaccampaign
tinyurl.com/bbcwaccampaign
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I recently tabled a Sanctions on Israel Bill in Parliament.
My Bill sets out the steps the Government must take following the International Court of Justice's ruling including:
▪️Sanctions on Israel's economy
▪️A ban on trade with Israeli settlements
▪️A full arms embargo
My Bill sets out the steps the Government must take following the International Court of Justice's ruling including:
▪️Sanctions on Israel's economy
▪️A ban on trade with Israeli settlements
▪️A full arms embargo
August 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I recently tabled a Sanctions on Israel Bill in Parliament.
My Bill sets out the steps the Government must take following the International Court of Justice's ruling including:
▪️Sanctions on Israel's economy
▪️A ban on trade with Israeli settlements
▪️A full arms embargo
My Bill sets out the steps the Government must take following the International Court of Justice's ruling including:
▪️Sanctions on Israel's economy
▪️A ban on trade with Israeli settlements
▪️A full arms embargo
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Alongside Imran Hussain MP and over 80 MPs and Lords from 9 parties, I've written to the Foreign Secretary calling for widespread sanctions on Israel, including:
▪ Sanctions on Israel's economy
▪ A ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
▪ A full arms embargo
▪ Sanctions on Israel's economy
▪ A ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
▪ A full arms embargo
July 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Alongside Imran Hussain MP and over 80 MPs and Lords from 9 parties, I've written to the Foreign Secretary calling for widespread sanctions on Israel, including:
▪ Sanctions on Israel's economy
▪ A ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
▪ A full arms embargo
▪ Sanctions on Israel's economy
▪ A ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
▪ A full arms embargo
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Today, with Imran Hussain MP and @pscupdates.bsky.social, I delivered a letter from 85 MPs and Lords from 9 parties to the Foreign Office, calling for widespread sanctions on Israel:
▪ Sanctions on Israel's economy
▪ A ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
▪ A full arms embargo
▪ Sanctions on Israel's economy
▪ A ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
▪ A full arms embargo
July 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Today, with Imran Hussain MP and @pscupdates.bsky.social, I delivered a letter from 85 MPs and Lords from 9 parties to the Foreign Office, calling for widespread sanctions on Israel:
▪ Sanctions on Israel's economy
▪ A ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
▪ A full arms embargo
▪ Sanctions on Israel's economy
▪ A ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
▪ A full arms embargo
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Today I handed in my petition for a wealth tax, backed by over 80,000 people, to Downing Street.
The campaign for a wealth tax is growing from strength to strength.
Together, we are going to win this!
The campaign for a wealth tax is growing from strength to strength.
Together, we are going to win this!
July 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Today I handed in my petition for a wealth tax, backed by over 80,000 people, to Downing Street.
The campaign for a wealth tax is growing from strength to strength.
Together, we are going to win this!
The campaign for a wealth tax is growing from strength to strength.
Together, we are going to win this!
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Difficult to conceive of a more ill-judged decision then the one the Home Office took here. It is an affront to free speech of a kind which is really indistinguishable from what you'd see in a police state.
UK police arrest 55 at parliament rally for banned Palestine Action group reut.rs/4m0MWrx
UK police arrest 55 at parliament rally for banned Palestine Action group
The crowd in Parliament Square were waving placards supporting the group that was banned this month under anti-terrorism legislation.
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July 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Difficult to conceive of a more ill-judged decision then the one the Home Office took here. It is an affront to free speech of a kind which is really indistinguishable from what you'd see in a police state.
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Today I spoke at the national march for Palestine.
I made it clear that we don’t need more empty words from the Government - we need widespread sanctions on Israel.
That means:
▪️ A ban on trade with Israeli settlements
▪️ Sanctions on Israel’s economy
▪️ A full arms embargo
I made it clear that we don’t need more empty words from the Government - we need widespread sanctions on Israel.
That means:
▪️ A ban on trade with Israeli settlements
▪️ Sanctions on Israel’s economy
▪️ A full arms embargo
July 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Today I spoke at the national march for Palestine.
I made it clear that we don’t need more empty words from the Government - we need widespread sanctions on Israel.
That means:
▪️ A ban on trade with Israeli settlements
▪️ Sanctions on Israel’s economy
▪️ A full arms embargo
I made it clear that we don’t need more empty words from the Government - we need widespread sanctions on Israel.
That means:
▪️ A ban on trade with Israeli settlements
▪️ Sanctions on Israel’s economy
▪️ A full arms embargo
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This is objectively nuts but impartial ‘news’ currently lacks any metric to express that one ‘wrong’ newsworthy thing is several billion times worse than another.
This is what the BBC News website looks like on my phone
June 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This is objectively nuts but impartial ‘news’ currently lacks any metric to express that one ‘wrong’ newsworthy thing is several billion times worse than another.