Louise Houghton
@louisehoughton.bsky.social
Co-founder of the Bylines Network and Yorkshire Bylines
Reposted by Louise Houghton
Drowning in denial: one in five homes in Reform UK heartlands faces flooding in 25 years
Even as the party rolls back climate action, Reform-controlled councils sit on some of England’s worst rising flood risks
By Nafeez Ahmed
Even as the party rolls back climate action, Reform-controlled councils sit on some of England’s worst rising flood risks
By Nafeez Ahmed
Drowning in denial: one in five homes in Reform UK heartlands faces flooding in 25 years
Even as the party rolls back climate action, Reform-controlled councils sit on some of England’s worst rising flood risks
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Drowning in denial: one in five homes in Reform UK heartlands faces flooding in 25 years
Even as the party rolls back climate action, Reform-controlled councils sit on some of England’s worst rising flood risks
By Nafeez Ahmed
Even as the party rolls back climate action, Reform-controlled councils sit on some of England’s worst rising flood risks
By Nafeez Ahmed
Reposted by Louise Houghton
Spring Break, 2026
A Modest Proposal for the 21st century
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Reposted by Louise Houghton
MI5 snooping on phone data to identify BBC journalist’s sources
MI5 repeatedly tried to obtain a BBC journalist’s phone records unlawfully, a London tribunal has heard
By Barry White
MI5 repeatedly tried to obtain a BBC journalist’s phone records unlawfully, a London tribunal has heard
By Barry White
MI5 snooping on phone data to identify BBC journalist’s sources
MI5 repeatedly tried to obtain a BBC journalist’s phone records unlawfully, a London tribunal has heard
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
MI5 snooping on phone data to identify BBC journalist’s sources
MI5 repeatedly tried to obtain a BBC journalist’s phone records unlawfully, a London tribunal has heard
By Barry White
MI5 repeatedly tried to obtain a BBC journalist’s phone records unlawfully, a London tribunal has heard
By Barry White
Reposted by Louise Houghton
“Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light”
Old certainties are disappearing before our eyes – we need to fight for the light before we lose it for good
By Andy Brown
Old certainties are disappearing before our eyes – we need to fight for the light before we lose it for good
By Andy Brown
“Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light”
Old certainties are disappearing before our eyes – we need to fight for the light before we lose it for good
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 7:04 AM
“Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light”
Old certainties are disappearing before our eyes – we need to fight for the light before we lose it for good
By Andy Brown
Old certainties are disappearing before our eyes – we need to fight for the light before we lose it for good
By Andy Brown
Reposted by Louise Houghton
✍️ Matilda The Musical waltzes into Bradford
Celebrating 15 years on stage, seen by over 12 million people worldwide – it’s time to see Matilda The Musical on tour
By Graham Clark
Celebrating 15 years on stage, seen by over 12 million people worldwide – it’s time to see Matilda The Musical on tour
By Graham Clark
Matilda The Musical waltzes into Bradford
Celebrating fifteen years on stage, seen by over 12 million people worldwide – it’s time to see Matilda The Musical on tour
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
✍️ Matilda The Musical waltzes into Bradford
Celebrating 15 years on stage, seen by over 12 million people worldwide – it’s time to see Matilda The Musical on tour
By Graham Clark
Celebrating 15 years on stage, seen by over 12 million people worldwide – it’s time to see Matilda The Musical on tour
By Graham Clark
Reposted by Louise Houghton
✍️ The cost of chasing capital: how our cities are forgetting their own
Focus on private foreign investment is killing local enterprise, an organic renewal of homegrown business leads the way forward
By Mike Chitty
@mikechitty.bsky.social
Focus on private foreign investment is killing local enterprise, an organic renewal of homegrown business leads the way forward
By Mike Chitty
@mikechitty.bsky.social
The cost of chasing capital: how our cities are forgetting their own
Focus on private foreign investment is killing local enterprise, an organic renewal of homegrown business leads the way forward
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
✍️ The cost of chasing capital: how our cities are forgetting their own
Focus on private foreign investment is killing local enterprise, an organic renewal of homegrown business leads the way forward
By Mike Chitty
@mikechitty.bsky.social
Focus on private foreign investment is killing local enterprise, an organic renewal of homegrown business leads the way forward
By Mike Chitty
@mikechitty.bsky.social
Reposted by Louise Houghton
✍️ Roots and Culture: voices from the sound systems of Chapeltown
Home for three-quarters of a century to a thriving African-Caribbean musical, cultural and arts scene, Leeds celebrates its reggae pioneers
By Marcia Brown and Supa Yout
Home for three-quarters of a century to a thriving African-Caribbean musical, cultural and arts scene, Leeds celebrates its reggae pioneers
By Marcia Brown and Supa Yout
Roots and Culture: voices from the sound systems of Chapeltown
Home for three-quarters of a century to a thriving African-Caribbean musical, cultural and arts scene, Leeds celebrates its reggae pioneers
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 7:36 AM
✍️ Roots and Culture: voices from the sound systems of Chapeltown
Home for three-quarters of a century to a thriving African-Caribbean musical, cultural and arts scene, Leeds celebrates its reggae pioneers
By Marcia Brown and Supa Yout
Home for three-quarters of a century to a thriving African-Caribbean musical, cultural and arts scene, Leeds celebrates its reggae pioneers
By Marcia Brown and Supa Yout
Reposted by Louise Houghton
A sweet treat to make everyone feel like a millionaire
A delicious treat to escape the Budget blues and get family and friends in millionaire (or billionaire) mode
By Meryl White
@grandmaabson.bsky.social
A delicious treat to escape the Budget blues and get family and friends in millionaire (or billionaire) mode
By Meryl White
@grandmaabson.bsky.social
A sweet treat to make everyone feel like a millionaire
A delicious treat to escape the Budget blues and get family and friends in millionaire (or billionaire) mode
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 7:04 AM
A sweet treat to make everyone feel like a millionaire
A delicious treat to escape the Budget blues and get family and friends in millionaire (or billionaire) mode
By Meryl White
@grandmaabson.bsky.social
A delicious treat to escape the Budget blues and get family and friends in millionaire (or billionaire) mode
By Meryl White
@grandmaabson.bsky.social
Reposted by Louise Houghton
✍️ Government’s last chance to keep control of digital
Digital sovereignty isn’t optional anymore. We sold our water to foreign billionaires. Now we’re handing them our health data
By Philip O'Brien
Digital sovereignty isn’t optional anymore. We sold our water to foreign billionaires. Now we’re handing them our health data
By Philip O'Brien
Government’s last chance to keep control of digital
Digital sovereignty isn’t optional anymore. We sold our water to foreign billionaires. Now we’re handing them our health data
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
✍️ Government’s last chance to keep control of digital
Digital sovereignty isn’t optional anymore. We sold our water to foreign billionaires. Now we’re handing them our health data
By Philip O'Brien
Digital sovereignty isn’t optional anymore. We sold our water to foreign billionaires. Now we’re handing them our health data
By Philip O'Brien
Reposted by Louise Houghton
Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
By Brian McHugh
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
By Brian McHugh
Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
By Brian McHugh
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
By Brian McHugh
Reposted by Louise Houghton
Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
By Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
By Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
By Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
By Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
Reposted by Louise Houghton
How Labour may become the latest casualty of the disturbing political undercurrent, adding fuel to the fire of Trumpian radical populism
By Harry Ray
By Harry Ray
Why Labour’s peril is a warning shot for Britain’s populist surge
How Labour may become the latest casualty of the disturbing political undercurrent, adding fuel to the fire of Trumpian radical populism
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:09 AM
How Labour may become the latest casualty of the disturbing political undercurrent, adding fuel to the fire of Trumpian radical populism
By Harry Ray
By Harry Ray
Reposted by Louise Houghton
The Minamata Convention: UN conference addresses global dangers of mercury poisoning
Mercury is talked about less often than some other pollutants, but it is a significant threat and we need to address it urgently
By Natalie Bennett
@nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social
Mercury is talked about less often than some other pollutants, but it is a significant threat and we need to address it urgently
By Natalie Bennett
@nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social
The Minamata Convention: UN conference addresses global dangers of mercury poisoning
Mercury is talked about less often than some other pollutants, but it is a significant threat and we need to address it urgently
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Minamata Convention: UN conference addresses global dangers of mercury poisoning
Mercury is talked about less often than some other pollutants, but it is a significant threat and we need to address it urgently
By Natalie Bennett
@nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social
Mercury is talked about less often than some other pollutants, but it is a significant threat and we need to address it urgently
By Natalie Bennett
@nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social
Reposted by Louise Houghton
Remembrance: 75 years of the ECHR
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) celebrates its 75th birthday this month – like all elders, it has a lifetime of wisdom to share
By Dr Pam Jarvis
@drpam.bsky.social
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) celebrates its 75th birthday this month – like all elders, it has a lifetime of wisdom to share
By Dr Pam Jarvis
@drpam.bsky.social
Remembrance: 75 years of the ECHR
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) celebrates its 75th birthday this month – like all elders, it has a lifetime of wisdom to share
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Remembrance: 75 years of the ECHR
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) celebrates its 75th birthday this month – like all elders, it has a lifetime of wisdom to share
By Dr Pam Jarvis
@drpam.bsky.social
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) celebrates its 75th birthday this month – like all elders, it has a lifetime of wisdom to share
By Dr Pam Jarvis
@drpam.bsky.social
Reposted by Louise Houghton
The employment rights bill debates go on
The attempt by a coalition of Tory and Lib Dem peers to wreck the government’s pro-worker employment protection legislation continues
By Tony Burke
The attempt by a coalition of Tory and Lib Dem peers to wreck the government’s pro-worker employment protection legislation continues
By Tony Burke
The employment rights bill debates go on
The attempt by a coalition of Tory and Lib Dem peers to wreck the government’s pro-worker employment protection legislation continues
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:07 AM
The employment rights bill debates go on
The attempt by a coalition of Tory and Lib Dem peers to wreck the government’s pro-worker employment protection legislation continues
By Tony Burke
The attempt by a coalition of Tory and Lib Dem peers to wreck the government’s pro-worker employment protection legislation continues
By Tony Burke
Reposted by Louise Houghton
Fujo: chaos gets new meaning in Tanzania
Election day disruption by ‘outsiders’, curfews, shortages and price gouging couldn’t be a distraction from low voter turnout – could it?
By J 'Masharubu' Strauss
Election day disruption by ‘outsiders’, curfews, shortages and price gouging couldn’t be a distraction from low voter turnout – could it?
By J 'Masharubu' Strauss
Fujo: chaos gets new meaning in Tanzania
Election day disruption by ‘outsiders’, curfews, shortages and price gouging couldn’t be a distraction from low voter turnout – could it?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Fujo: chaos gets new meaning in Tanzania
Election day disruption by ‘outsiders’, curfews, shortages and price gouging couldn’t be a distraction from low voter turnout – could it?
By J 'Masharubu' Strauss
Election day disruption by ‘outsiders’, curfews, shortages and price gouging couldn’t be a distraction from low voter turnout – could it?
By J 'Masharubu' Strauss
Reposted by Louise Houghton
Belgium honours war dead at Poppy Appeal launch event
British ambassador leads moving tribute at Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal launch in Belgium, remembering fallen soldiers ahead of Remembrance Day.
By Martin Banks
British ambassador leads moving tribute at Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal launch in Belgium, remembering fallen soldiers ahead of Remembrance Day.
By Martin Banks
Belgium honours war dead at Poppy Appeal launch event
British ambassador leads moving tribute at Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal launch in Belgium, remembering fallen soldiers ahead of Remembrance Day.
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Belgium honours war dead at Poppy Appeal launch event
British ambassador leads moving tribute at Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal launch in Belgium, remembering fallen soldiers ahead of Remembrance Day.
By Martin Banks
British ambassador leads moving tribute at Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal launch in Belgium, remembering fallen soldiers ahead of Remembrance Day.
By Martin Banks
Reposted by Louise Houghton
Last night in Leeds, I joined a powerful demo after recent attacks on brown women across the UK.
I almost didn’t want to speak — because it’s women’s voices that need to be amplified. But this had to be said.
If I say Sarah Everard, most people know that name.
If I say Sabina Nessa, far fewer do
I almost didn’t want to speak — because it’s women’s voices that need to be amplified. But this had to be said.
If I say Sarah Everard, most people know that name.
If I say Sabina Nessa, far fewer do
November 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Last night in Leeds, I joined a powerful demo after recent attacks on brown women across the UK.
I almost didn’t want to speak — because it’s women’s voices that need to be amplified. But this had to be said.
If I say Sarah Everard, most people know that name.
If I say Sabina Nessa, far fewer do
I almost didn’t want to speak — because it’s women’s voices that need to be amplified. But this had to be said.
If I say Sarah Everard, most people know that name.
If I say Sabina Nessa, far fewer do
Reposted by Louise Houghton
Packed out room at the Leeds Bangladeshi Centre for our regional party AGM, the energy in the room is phenomenal! Loads of new members full of energy and raring to get to work!
Next stop Peterborough!
Next stop Peterborough!
November 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Packed out room at the Leeds Bangladeshi Centre for our regional party AGM, the energy in the room is phenomenal! Loads of new members full of energy and raring to get to work!
Next stop Peterborough!
Next stop Peterborough!
Reposted by Louise Houghton
Yorkshire Water: it’s time to end the rip-off
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Yorkshire Water: it’s time to end the rip-off
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Yorkshire Water: it’s time to end the rip-off
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Reposted by Louise Houghton
2025 on track to be among three warmest years on record
With global climate records continuing to tumble, can COP30 put on the brakes?
By Brian McHugh
With global climate records continuing to tumble, can COP30 put on the brakes?
By Brian McHugh
2025 on track to be among three warmest years on record
With global climate records continuing to tumble, can COP30 put on the brakes?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:10 AM
2025 on track to be among three warmest years on record
With global climate records continuing to tumble, can COP30 put on the brakes?
By Brian McHugh
With global climate records continuing to tumble, can COP30 put on the brakes?
By Brian McHugh
Reposted by Louise Houghton
Richard of York: coming home?
Richard of York’s remains were discovered, then retained in the area where he fell. But should he come home to Yorkshire?
By Dr Pam Jarvis
Richard of York’s remains were discovered, then retained in the area where he fell. But should he come home to Yorkshire?
By Dr Pam Jarvis
Richard of York: coming home?
Richard of York’s remains were discovered, then retained in the area where he fell. But should he come home to Yorkshire?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Richard of York: coming home?
Richard of York’s remains were discovered, then retained in the area where he fell. But should he come home to Yorkshire?
By Dr Pam Jarvis
Richard of York’s remains were discovered, then retained in the area where he fell. But should he come home to Yorkshire?
By Dr Pam Jarvis
Reposted by Louise Houghton
Why Reform UK hates net zero … follow the money!
Most Reform UK voters don’t object to green policies, so who is its climate crisis denialism designed to serve?
By David Goff
Most Reform UK voters don’t object to green policies, so who is its climate crisis denialism designed to serve?
By David Goff
Why Reform UK hates net zero … follow the money!
Most Reform UK voters don’t object to green policies, so who is its climate crisis denialism designed to serve?
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Why Reform UK hates net zero … follow the money!
Most Reform UK voters don’t object to green policies, so who is its climate crisis denialism designed to serve?
By David Goff
Most Reform UK voters don’t object to green policies, so who is its climate crisis denialism designed to serve?
By David Goff
Reposted by Louise Houghton
Why tax the rich? The case for accountability and justice
The anniversary of a key piece of socialist literature inspires an argument for a fairer financial future that has never been more pressing
By Bryn Glover
The anniversary of a key piece of socialist literature inspires an argument for a fairer financial future that has never been more pressing
By Bryn Glover
Why tax the rich? The case for accountability and justice
The anniversary of a key piece of socialist literature inspires an argument for a fairer financial future that has never been more pressing
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Why tax the rich? The case for accountability and justice
The anniversary of a key piece of socialist literature inspires an argument for a fairer financial future that has never been more pressing
By Bryn Glover
The anniversary of a key piece of socialist literature inspires an argument for a fairer financial future that has never been more pressing
By Bryn Glover
Reposted by Louise Houghton
A recent play in Leeds asks: how do we get back the time we waste? For once, bureaucracy might have the answer, but not the one we want
By Dr Sally M Brown
By Dr Sally M Brown
Theatre review: The Department of Lost Time
A recent play in Leeds asks: how do we get back the time we waste? For once, bureaucracy might have the answer, but not the one we want
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A recent play in Leeds asks: how do we get back the time we waste? For once, bureaucracy might have the answer, but not the one we want
By Dr Sally M Brown
By Dr Sally M Brown