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Sally Lewis
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Frequent traveler, aspiring optimist. Interested in social justice. Always keen to hear informed views. Eternally young at heart.
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sallylewis.bsky.social
These decisions…"imply cutting ‘other’ departments (including local government and justice) by £6.4bn in real terms between 2028-29 and 2029-30".
November 28, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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schoolsweek.bsky.social
As research reveals families feel informed about what’s happening in school, but not always listened to or understood, here are key lessons from trusts with strong reputations for building positive relationships with parents

schoolsweek.co.uk/5-lessons-fr...
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 5:30 AM
sallylewis.bsky.social
So worth a watch / listen…
drhannahgraham.bsky.social Hannah Graham @drhannahgraham.bsky.social · 9d
Criminologist and friend Fergus McNeill speaking to MSPs in the Scottish Parliament debating chamber today.

🔗 to watch @fergusmcneill.bsky.social's full speech, in Prisoners Week, to @scotparl.bsky.social 👇 #Criminology #CrimSky #Prison #PrisonersWeek
www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/meet...
November 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
sallylewis.bsky.social
Good appointment
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
London’s victims’ commissioner named as new England and Wales advocate
Claire Waxman described it as a ‘true honour’ to take on her new post.
www.independent.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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thehowardleague.bsky.social
Are you interested in working for a more humane and effective response to crime?

We are looking for a Development Officer to join our busy team.

https://howardleague.org/about-us/vacancies/development-officer/
A perimeter fence on a prison site. The barbed wire looks black against a red sky. A black box over the image includes white text stating: "OPPORTUNITY: Would you like to be our Development Officer?"
November 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
sallylewis.bsky.social
“We find it extraordinary that contracts were awarded to both Serco and AUEM despite being found by the Serious Fraud Office to have been dishonestly misleading the government while providing EM services,”
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
sallylewis.bsky.social
The issues at #Medomsley have been known for many years. This 2012 report is (warning) very distressing and gives a glimpse of the horror.
www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/apr/...
'A true horror story': The abuse of teenage boys in a detention centre
The prison service and police knew of his interest in young boys. So how did Neville Husband get away with the abuse of teenagers in his care? By Eric Allison and Simon Hattenstone
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
sallylewis.bsky.social
The #Medomsley history is devastating. Will the personal characteristics of the serial perpetrators make them less subject to public condemnation & will those of the victims less the focus of public concern? The answer - also devastating- is probably yes
These children were served up to perpetrators
thehowardleague.bsky.social The Howard League @thehowardleague.bsky.social · 15d
We have responded to the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman’s special investigation into abuse that occurred at Medomsley Detention Centre between 1961 and 1987.

https://howardleague.org/news/howard-league-responds-to-prison-and-probation-ombudsman-report-on-abuse-at-medomsley-detention-centre/
A quotation from Andrea Coomber KC (Hon.), Chief Executive of the Howard League for Penal Reform, printed in white text against a black background. The statement reads: "Thousands of young lives were ruined beneath a cloak of secrecy while many of those with the power to make it stop either contributed to the torture or turned the other way. The details are unbearable, but everyone in public life should read the findings of this essential investigation."
November 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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stephencollins.bsky.social
Cartoon by Stephen Collins for The Guardian. Script as follows: [scene is Winston Churchill in a bbc studio, giving his 'finest hour' speech] 1 CHURCHILL: The whole fury and might of the enemy must very soon be turned on us. 2 CHURCHILL: Hitler knows that he will have to break us in this Island or lose the war. 3 CHURCHILL: If we can stand up to him, all Europe may be free and the life of the world may move forward into broad, sun- BBC PRESENTER: Thank you prime minister 4 BBC PRESENTER: Mr hitler, your response? 5 HITLER [in the studio]: Vell zis is hysterical woke nonsense as usual from mr Churchill 6 HITLER: What we are proposing - CHURCHILL: Hang on 7 HITLER: Let me finish - what we are proposing eez a simple power-sharing arrangement - 8 CHURCHILL: What's he doing here BBC PRESENTER: It's important we hear both sides of the debate 9 CHURCHILL: This isn't a debate You don't debate fascists 10 HITLER: Oh here we go with ze Godwins law! 11 HITLER: Why must you people always compare ze things you don't like to 'fascists, Nazis, Hitler'... CHURCHILL: Because you are a fascist Nazi Hit- 12 HITLER [standing up, saluting]: RAUSS! BBC PRESENTER: *Please* Mr Churchill let him speak [ends]
March 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
sallylewis.bsky.social
The Communications Director @nationaltrust.org.uk is definitely one of the organisation’s treasured assets.
celiarichardson.bsky.social Celia Richardson @celiarichardson.bsky.social · Sep 6
Customer feedback this week;

‘Please can you get some more diversity at the National Trust by encouraging more hot men to visit.’

Ideas for how we do this v welcome. Nothing too racy please - we are the National Trust not the National Tryst.
November 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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jalata.bsky.social
I just love how supporting the National Trust and the RNLI now makes you a dangerous radical.
November 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
sallylewis.bsky.social
Restores my faith in personal agency that RT2021 who describe the nature of their business as, “Activities of other membership organisations not elsewhere classified” (Companies House) have again failed to succeed at NT council elections where they were relying on mass voter apathy from members.
sundersays.bsky.social Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 19d
National Trust council elections saw a defeat for the Restore Trust campaign.

35k members voted to re-elect a slate of council candidates endorsed by the nominations committee

12k - 13.5k voted for candidates on Restore Trust slate

Non-slate candidated
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
Voting results from the AGM
Read about the National Trust's 2025 Annual General Meeting and the results from the day.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
sallylewis.bsky.social
“Rebuilding the system requires a revitalised multi-agency partnership to set strategic direction, improve working relationships and provide a clear set of principles and priorities to galvanise activity across the system.” Valuable report here.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Performance Tracker 2025: Criminal justice system | Institute for Government
The government must act to avoid the justice system returning to the crisis point seen when Labour entered office, or worse.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 7:21 AM
sallylewis.bsky.social
Appreciative of @nationaltrust.org.uk for their inclusion of a mesmerising film showing the (still surviving) industry upon which the wealth of the household was based. “Haunting” is the perfect description.
November 3, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Reposted by Sally Lewis
13sarahmurphy.bsky.social
Gotta love Private Eye.
Always cuts through the crap.
Minority representation on TV causes outrage There has been widespread support for prominent Reform MP Sarah Pochin after she complained about the over-representation of minorities on television. Said one angry viewer, "She's right. Every time you turn on the telly there's another Reform MP being interviewed by Laura Kuenssberg." She added, "I respect their way of life and their strange customs, but Reform MPs comprise only 0.7 percent of the House of Commons. Yet Nigel Farage is on Question Time more than Fiona Bruce." "I'm not prejudiced. Some of my best friends are swivel-eyed loons, but enough is enough. There are too many people with angry red faces on television.”
October 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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nationaltrust.org.uk
There are just 7 days left for you to make your voice heard in our Annual General Meeting: buff.ly/LcZhyeO

Cast your vote before midnight on 31 Oct.
A large lake with the sun setting on the horizon behind a small tree growing on the edge of the lake. There are dark clouds in the sky but with gaps between to allow the glow of the orange sunset to be seen through them.
October 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
sallylewis.bsky.social
This reminds me of the joke, “People used to laugh at me when I said I wanted to be a comedian. Well they're not laughing now.”
adambienkov.bsky.social Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · Oct 8
"15 years ago, Polish workers came here to find opportunity. Now Poland is growing twice as fast as we are," says Kemi Badenoch.

Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?
October 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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keithwdickinson.bsky.social
Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
October 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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thehowardleague.bsky.social
VIDEO: Probation under pressure

Thank you to everyone who attended our Spotlights event on probation. If you missed it, or want to hear the discussion again, head to our YouTube channel to watch the recording.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29E6DBzA8GY
Five professionals participating in a virtual meeting, each in their own home or office setting with visible backgrounds.
October 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
sallylewis.bsky.social
Government plan to further alienate offenders from their community.
Probation Officers (who are now civil servants) have no choice but to comply.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/sep...
Ministers plan to allow naming and shaming of offenders completing community sentences
Exclusive: critics say the move, part of the sentencing bill for England and Wales, would bring shame upon families of offenders
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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stellacreasy.bsky.social
Reform’s immigration plan falls apart on hard contact with evidence, economics and any form of engaged brain. Never be afraid to stand up for this country and its decency and future by giving them short shrift.
September 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com
What’s the difference between a Will and a Power of Attorney?

Full help in the new ‘Grown Up Stuff: (Free) Wills & even more important Power Of Attorney’ Martin Lewis Podcast available on BBC Sounds bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/..., Apple, Spotify & all the usual pods
September 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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alanlester.bsky.social
Now that it’s the time of year when the obscurely-funded right wing Restore Trust, a private company, try once again to take over the National Trust, my annual reminder of what they want to do with our history & heritage.

blogs.sussex.ac.uk/snapshotsofe...
Culture Warriors’ Attacks on the National Trust
Charles Moore uses the Spectator of 3 June to rally support for a rebel National Trust group. Calling themselves Restore Trust, this group of disaffected members and former members bemoan the insti…
blogs.sussex.ac.uk
September 16, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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civilserviceworld.bsky.social
MoJ COO James McEwen has been named chief exec of HM Prison and Probation Service:
HMPPS names next chief executive
MoJ chief operating officer James McEwen will take helm of Prison and Probation Service next month
www.civilserviceworld.com
September 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
sallylewis.bsky.social
howardleague.org/events/spotl...
The Howard League | Spotlights: Probation under pressure
Book your place for 'Probation under pressure', the next event in the Howard League Spotlights series.
howardleague.org
September 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM