The only good I hope can come from Caroline Flack's death is that we collectively, finally review our responsibility towards other people's mental health. People dont simply fall down in a vacuum.
When will
@pret
step up and a) admit responsibility and b) guarantee ACCURATE food labelling? Horrific death of 15-yr-old Natasha Ednan-Laperouse could have been avoided - and they KNEW baguette contained sesame. Anaphylaxis caused by false labelling must be taken seriously.
In case you missed it over on IG … introducing Perla Lydia Hodgson-Ahmed, born 16.2.23. We’ve just arrived home with our precious daughter and I’m about to enjoy a glass of wine - life is good!
The country that decided the EU wasn't democratic enough for it, is about to let an unelected PM shut down its parliament to force a No-Deal Brexit that the majority of Parliament & PEOPLE voted against.
LAUGHABLY UNDEMOCRATIC!
#prorogation
#StopTheCoup
So my ceiling has officially collapsed...right after
@BatterseaHomes
said it was secure and
@LQcontactus
said they couldn’t fix my upstair’s neighbour’s leak. Nice.
Rather disturbed by a psychotherapist who argued against me in a debate about the porn ban this AM on BBC Radio Wales. He wrote off all porn as troublesome, with BDSM and 'Fifty Shades'-style sex abnormal... I thought therapists understood the debilitating effect of shame?
This is the current
@ukhomeoffice
policy. Concessions only for family members of British nationals. Not for the family members of Ukrainians settled in the U.K. An adult dependent visa would cost over £3,000.
@hccmoller
@FairPla10666650
@wfcouncil
There’s a political flag outside my house which I do not give permission for. I want all my neighbours of all faiths and nationalities to feel comfortable here. If someone individually chooses to display a flag, that’s completely fine but I don’t want one without my consent
A 4-day working week will change your life. I have one and I've never been so creative, well-rested or, ironically, productive. Incidentally I spend the 5th day working on other projects
#LeadersDebate
Lord knows I've had my own struggles with mental health including a full on psychotic breakdown when I very nearly took my own life. The kindness of strangers quite literally saved it when doctors couldn't diagnose what was wrong. And we can all be kind strangers. Always.
A-levels - I worked FAR too hard for mine, got toppity-top results and also developed anorexia. If I could go back, I'd go on a few more benders, eat a few more pies, and tell everyone piling on the pressure to fuck off. What a waste of youthful years!
Was asked to go debate a very interesting topic regarding women and drinking today for
@GBNEWS
. But then I was told 'there's no fee'. Hmm. After 13 years in journalism, I'm sorry but I can't and don't work for free.
#GBNews
What did I learn from being laughed at by a well-known male broadcaster when I shared I'd been raped? That we women are still not free to share the terrible things that happen to us without judgment. And that we MUST change that for the sake of every woman
So flood barriers in Yorkshire have failed AGAIN. When is
@BorisJohnson
going to take Northern lives and livelihoods seriously? What's the point investing in the North when it all gets washed away?!
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Are you trans and want to share your experiences of the work place with me, good or terrible? I'm writing for the Times today. Drop me a msg x nichikatehodgson
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@CHamilton_
I have to say, the police were not lazy - they were very sensitive and helpful - but they explained carefully to me how difficult it would be to find someone after 30 days
I once shagged a Tory MP for a laugh, in his Portcullis House office when he was meant to be on duty. If he ever fucks up a pandemic, it'll be great to remind him...
After all my own wedding drama, I’m oh-so-happy to announce I’ll be undertaking my celebrant training this Autumn and ready for weddings, funerals and naming ceremonies soon after 💕
For the first time ever, LGBT people will be able to record their sexual orientation and gender identity in the census! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Make history and be
#ProudToBeCounted
in the England and Wales
#Census2021
on 21 March!
Find out more here:
Victorian drag balls, secret lesbian love letters, and a 1930s guide to cottaging - I'll be regaling you with all this and more in a special talk on Sunday 9 December - tickets below from
@HistFestUK
!
"London during wartime was one massive double-bed" -- Quentin Crisp
HistFest is delighted to host a special talk from
@NichiHodgson
about the history of
#LGBTQ
dating (London - 9 Dec). Get your tickets here:
Sat in a cafe writing a polemic on the positives of porn and there's a couple in their 50s having a smooch in the corner - which has made me smile. I love to see people eyes off their phones on on each other. Happy hump day!
State of the nation freaking you out? Never fear,
@IanDunt
is here to show us the route back to liberalism in this by-donation digital event TOMORROW - sign up now!
We're so looking forward to our Salon tomorrow night with
@IanDunt
and
@NichiHodgson
and hearing the epic story of liberalism. Come along and understand how to be a liberal and to renew your confidence in freedom and reason:
In summary: a-mother-of-three has been jailed for 28 months at Stoke on Trent crown court today, after previously pleading guilty to inducing an abortion under the OAPA (1861).
She obtained pills from bpas during lockdown, giving false information about her gestation.
Was about to start shopping for more make-up I don't need so I adopted an elephant at
@chesterzoo
instead...they need so much help right now, donate if you can!
Fucking WHAT. You don't tell our night time businesses to close down so THEY take this insane hit and noone can claim on insurance. You have just fucked so many of us over
@BorisJohnson
. 'Free' market or what.
UPDATE: For all those of you have been asking about what has happened, post-Talk Radio, there will be an update imminently. Thank you so much for everyone who has sent rallying messages, and watch this space x
@FarrMartinle
I've literally written a book on what men have and haven't been doing for years. The historical facts speak for themselves. I never, ever said all men.
Maybe we simply have the football fans we deserve? Racism is alive and well in this country. After all we voted in a PM whose references to piccaninnies, watermelon smiles and hijabed women aka 'letter boxes' were no obstacle to his election
I'm watching Kylie's Golden tour, eating 10 pigs in blankets, with a side of wine, wearing a leopard skirt and matching pop socks. Season's greetings to you and your sofa-life.
.
@NichiHodgson
speaks to Sky News about an interview with Talk Radio host James Whale, who appeared to laugh as she revealed she had been the victim of a sexual assault.
For this and more stories head here:
@theJeremyVine
E for envelope! After graduating with a first class honours degree in English, I took a temping job for the summer. A very sweet secretary had to point it out to me when I made the label for a storage box with the incorrect spelling 🙈