Charlotte Tosti
@charlottetosti.bsky.social
lawyer + freelance writer
views are my own, sometimes they are ironic
views are my own, sometimes they are ironic
Is it just me or does each release of Fallout (TV show) coincide with concerning, vaguely nuke-related, developments in geopolitics?
Makes for a user experience which involves considerable sleep-deprivation.
(Also, isn't Robert House curiously similar to Elon Musk?)
Makes for a user experience which involves considerable sleep-deprivation.
(Also, isn't Robert House curiously similar to Elon Musk?)
January 16, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Is it just me or does each release of Fallout (TV show) coincide with concerning, vaguely nuke-related, developments in geopolitics?
Makes for a user experience which involves considerable sleep-deprivation.
(Also, isn't Robert House curiously similar to Elon Musk?)
Makes for a user experience which involves considerable sleep-deprivation.
(Also, isn't Robert House curiously similar to Elon Musk?)
Honestly these defections to Reform from the Conservatives remind me of all those jokester Italian politicians defected to Berlusconi's Popolo della Liberta including Antonio Razzi (who is worth a Google)
January 16, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Honestly these defections to Reform from the Conservatives remind me of all those jokester Italian politicians defected to Berlusconi's Popolo della Liberta including Antonio Razzi (who is worth a Google)
How can you say there is no other "viable proposal" to reduce the backlog in the criminal courts when they haven't even tested whether limiting jury trials work or not.
This isn't a zero sum game. Yes there can be better support for victims but that should never come at the expense of a fair trial.
This isn't a zero sum game. Yes there can be better support for victims but that should never come at the expense of a fair trial.
EXCL: A potential government U-turn on changes to jury trials risks breaking a justice system on the brink of collapse, the new victims’ commissioner warns - great interview by @lexytopping.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/law/2026/jan...
www.theguardian.com/law/2026/jan...
Victims’ commissioner for England and Wales warns against U-turn on limiting jury trials
Exclusive: Claire Waxman says justice system risks collapse and no other viable way to drastically reduce courts backlog
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:16 PM
How can you say there is no other "viable proposal" to reduce the backlog in the criminal courts when they haven't even tested whether limiting jury trials work or not.
This isn't a zero sum game. Yes there can be better support for victims but that should never come at the expense of a fair trial.
This isn't a zero sum game. Yes there can be better support for victims but that should never come at the expense of a fair trial.
My totally silly political take is Keir Starmer's fortunes would have been reversed by this point if one of his senior advisors had asked him "Since when did having a political opinion become a bad thing?", whilst crunching a biscuit and walking out of the room.
One, two, three U-turns, prevented.
One, two, three U-turns, prevented.
January 13, 2026 at 9:05 PM
My totally silly political take is Keir Starmer's fortunes would have been reversed by this point if one of his senior advisors had asked him "Since when did having a political opinion become a bad thing?", whilst crunching a biscuit and walking out of the room.
One, two, three U-turns, prevented.
One, two, three U-turns, prevented.
The chatbot-ification of UK government communications around the Venezuela crisis is a symptom of a country that has been unable to extrapolate itself from over-dependence on the US.
Recent events could not be a better signal that all European countries must band together on defence and security.
Recent events could not be a better signal that all European countries must band together on defence and security.
January 6, 2026 at 12:45 PM
The chatbot-ification of UK government communications around the Venezuela crisis is a symptom of a country that has been unable to extrapolate itself from over-dependence on the US.
Recent events could not be a better signal that all European countries must band together on defence and security.
Recent events could not be a better signal that all European countries must band together on defence and security.
Someone tell the Prime Minister to stop saying "laser-focussed" I beg
That adjective literally makes me imagine lasers are protruding from his eyes like some 1980s Dr Who villain
That adjective literally makes me imagine lasers are protruding from his eyes like some 1980s Dr Who villain
January 4, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Someone tell the Prime Minister to stop saying "laser-focussed" I beg
That adjective literally makes me imagine lasers are protruding from his eyes like some 1980s Dr Who villain
That adjective literally makes me imagine lasers are protruding from his eyes like some 1980s Dr Who villain
I understand political parties need to engage with TikTok/short video kinds of media but honestly the content aimed at Gen Z that mimics TikTok trends on Labour's Instagram these days is just cringeworthy.
All of the politicians involved look like they're being forced to do it.
All of the politicians involved look like they're being forced to do it.
December 29, 2025 at 12:09 PM
I understand political parties need to engage with TikTok/short video kinds of media but honestly the content aimed at Gen Z that mimics TikTok trends on Labour's Instagram these days is just cringeworthy.
All of the politicians involved look like they're being forced to do it.
All of the politicians involved look like they're being forced to do it.
As an employment lawyer I have to say there is a vast difference on the commentary around the Employment Rights Bill on LinkedIn to the commentary on here.
On here it's all: "pass the bill now, remove the cap!"
On LinkedIn it is: "thank goodness for the House of Lords"
On here it's all: "pass the bill now, remove the cap!"
On LinkedIn it is: "thank goodness for the House of Lords"
December 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
As an employment lawyer I have to say there is a vast difference on the commentary around the Employment Rights Bill on LinkedIn to the commentary on here.
On here it's all: "pass the bill now, remove the cap!"
On LinkedIn it is: "thank goodness for the House of Lords"
On here it's all: "pass the bill now, remove the cap!"
On LinkedIn it is: "thank goodness for the House of Lords"
100% agree with this!
Labour MP and Children’s Online Safety APPG chair @joanireid.com tells me:
🇦🇺🇬🇧 UK should copy Australia’s under-16 social media ban if it works
💪 “Ofcom needs to be bolder"
🚫 "If X is not complying with our laws, then they shouldn't be allowed to operate"
Full @politicshome.bsky.social interview 👇
🇦🇺🇬🇧 UK should copy Australia’s under-16 social media ban if it works
💪 “Ofcom needs to be bolder"
🚫 "If X is not complying with our laws, then they shouldn't be allowed to operate"
Full @politicshome.bsky.social interview 👇
Labour MP Says UK Should Look At Replicating Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
The chair of the Children’s Online Safety All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has said the UK should consider following Australia’s lead and ban s...
www.politicshome.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
100% agree with this!
Nooooo!!! I'm in the 55% because I don't understand stock markets and I am extremely risk averse
Don't think we should be prodding savers to incentivise investment, educate them on stocks and shares first!
Also I lost money from my old Nutmeg account, so...
Don't think we should be prodding savers to incentivise investment, educate them on stocks and shares first!
Also I lost money from my old Nutmeg account, so...
Rachel Reeves will reportedly cut the annual cash ISA limit to £12,000 to get more Britons investing in stocks and shares
However, 55% of Britons are unwilling to invest savings in stocks and shares
Among those paying >£10k into a cash ISA, 28% would move the difference into a stocks + shares ISA
However, 55% of Britons are unwilling to invest savings in stocks and shares
Among those paying >£10k into a cash ISA, 28% would move the difference into a stocks + shares ISA
With Rachel Reeves looking to get more Britons investing, most of the public (55%) say they are unwilling to invest money in stocks and shares
Very willing: 9%
Fairly willing: 22%
Fairly unwilling: 22%
Very unwilling: 33%
yougov.co.uk/economy/arti...
Very willing: 9%
Fairly willing: 22%
Fairly unwilling: 22%
Very unwilling: 33%
yougov.co.uk/economy/arti...
November 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Nooooo!!! I'm in the 55% because I don't understand stock markets and I am extremely risk averse
Don't think we should be prodding savers to incentivise investment, educate them on stocks and shares first!
Also I lost money from my old Nutmeg account, so...
Don't think we should be prodding savers to incentivise investment, educate them on stocks and shares first!
Also I lost money from my old Nutmeg account, so...
In Manchester for work and I'm really enjoying how walkable it is
November 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
In Manchester for work and I'm really enjoying how walkable it is
Zohran Mamdani is like the Pedro Pascal of American politics.
I've never seen so much quasi film-star like obsession with a politician.
Do I think there is an equivalent in UK politics? Absolutely not.
I've never seen so much quasi film-star like obsession with a politician.
Do I think there is an equivalent in UK politics? Absolutely not.
November 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Zohran Mamdani is like the Pedro Pascal of American politics.
I've never seen so much quasi film-star like obsession with a politician.
Do I think there is an equivalent in UK politics? Absolutely not.
I've never seen so much quasi film-star like obsession with a politician.
Do I think there is an equivalent in UK politics? Absolutely not.
Did my first ever full trial yesterday and I won! Feels like the years of training finally paid off.
October 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Did my first ever full trial yesterday and I won! Feels like the years of training finally paid off.
Reposted by Charlotte Tosti
On the morning of Keir Starmer's conference speech here's a new post on an odd psychopathology in British politics - our main parties don't like the people who vote for them - the dreaded Professional Managerial Class. And so they are acting out like a divorced dad seeking cooler voters. 1/n
British Politics' Midlife Crisis
Why British Parties Can't Make Peace with Their Actual Voters
benansell.substack.com
September 30, 2025 at 6:40 AM
On the morning of Keir Starmer's conference speech here's a new post on an odd psychopathology in British politics - our main parties don't like the people who vote for them - the dreaded Professional Managerial Class. And so they are acting out like a divorced dad seeking cooler voters. 1/n
Really rubs me up the wrong way when people go on about Farage's talents. He's a narcissist, a manipulator, and he is dangerous.
Why has it become so difficult in recent years to call out politicians who are obviously immoral?
"No, Nigel is really talented, he just can't do sums."
Why has it become so difficult in recent years to call out politicians who are obviously immoral?
"No, Nigel is really talented, he just can't do sums."
September 23, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Really rubs me up the wrong way when people go on about Farage's talents. He's a narcissist, a manipulator, and he is dangerous.
Why has it become so difficult in recent years to call out politicians who are obviously immoral?
"No, Nigel is really talented, he just can't do sums."
Why has it become so difficult in recent years to call out politicians who are obviously immoral?
"No, Nigel is really talented, he just can't do sums."
Reposted by Charlotte Tosti
If Labour and other parties can't find a way to scrutinise, criticise and condemn a policy like this, they give Reform a free ride and make the future less safe & certain for those who come here, work hard and contribute.
September 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
If Labour and other parties can't find a way to scrutinise, criticise and condemn a policy like this, they give Reform a free ride and make the future less safe & certain for those who come here, work hard and contribute.
Reposted by Charlotte Tosti
I am running to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
As a proud working-class woman from the North East, I have come from a tough council street all the way to the Cabinet.
I will be a strong voice to unite our Party, take the fight to Reform, and deliver for our country.
As a proud working-class woman from the North East, I have come from a tough council street all the way to the Cabinet.
I will be a strong voice to unite our Party, take the fight to Reform, and deliver for our country.
September 9, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I am running to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
As a proud working-class woman from the North East, I have come from a tough council street all the way to the Cabinet.
I will be a strong voice to unite our Party, take the fight to Reform, and deliver for our country.
As a proud working-class woman from the North East, I have come from a tough council street all the way to the Cabinet.
I will be a strong voice to unite our Party, take the fight to Reform, and deliver for our country.
Reposted by Charlotte Tosti
More in Common have produced research on attitudes to deporting people who come in small boats, uninvited, by characteristics.
A sixth of people support Farage (and now Conservative) policy in all the cases.
A quarter will deport genuine refugees.
Most will remove those without a refugee claim
A sixth of people support Farage (and now Conservative) policy in all the cases.
A quarter will deport genuine refugees.
Most will remove those without a refugee claim
September 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
More in Common have produced research on attitudes to deporting people who come in small boats, uninvited, by characteristics.
A sixth of people support Farage (and now Conservative) policy in all the cases.
A quarter will deport genuine refugees.
Most will remove those without a refugee claim
A sixth of people support Farage (and now Conservative) policy in all the cases.
A quarter will deport genuine refugees.
Most will remove those without a refugee claim
Of course, Labour's comms game is mediocre at the moment and needs shaking up. The whole 'show don't tell' style of politics doesn't work in this day and age. But that doesn't mean there's no hope.
I do often despair on Bluesky seeing people speak as though Farage is PM already. He isn't!
I do often despair on Bluesky seeing people speak as though Farage is PM already. He isn't!
September 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Of course, Labour's comms game is mediocre at the moment and needs shaking up. The whole 'show don't tell' style of politics doesn't work in this day and age. But that doesn't mean there's no hope.
I do often despair on Bluesky seeing people speak as though Farage is PM already. He isn't!
I do often despair on Bluesky seeing people speak as though Farage is PM already. He isn't!
Today is a sad day for my 80 year old grandmother who loves to drive, but also I feel a little scared whenever she drives me anywhere, so...
August 11, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Today is a sad day for my 80 year old grandmother who loves to drive, but also I feel a little scared whenever she drives me anywhere, so...
On the topic of British children's exposure to the internet ebbing their social confidence, this tendency has bled into people in their twenties like me too.
I live in a city where most of my peers live, but I barely see them.
I blame it on the internet + being more time poor the older you get.
I live in a city where most of my peers live, but I barely see them.
I blame it on the internet + being more time poor the older you get.
August 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
On the topic of British children's exposure to the internet ebbing their social confidence, this tendency has bled into people in their twenties like me too.
I live in a city where most of my peers live, but I barely see them.
I blame it on the internet + being more time poor the older you get.
I live in a city where most of my peers live, but I barely see them.
I blame it on the internet + being more time poor the older you get.
Perspectives like this make me wonder if anyone in politics has ever heard of the duty of care to future generations before?
Sorry, but I couldn't give a monkeys about my energy bill being cheaper in 20 years' time if my great grandchildren have to live through climate breakdown.
Sorry, but I couldn't give a monkeys about my energy bill being cheaper in 20 years' time if my great grandchildren have to live through climate breakdown.
“Oil and gas is not the enemy: it’s actually the gateway to whatever comes next,” GMB head Gary Smith told me last week. www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab...
GMB chief Gary Smith: “Oil and gas is not the enemy”
The trade union leader on Labour’s net zero folly and why it can’t win in Scotland.
www.newstatesman.com
July 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Perspectives like this make me wonder if anyone in politics has ever heard of the duty of care to future generations before?
Sorry, but I couldn't give a monkeys about my energy bill being cheaper in 20 years' time if my great grandchildren have to live through climate breakdown.
Sorry, but I couldn't give a monkeys about my energy bill being cheaper in 20 years' time if my great grandchildren have to live through climate breakdown.
Reading 'Get In' before bed is not a good way to go to sleep, especially since half of it was about the time I worked in Parliament and I'm discovering machinations I had no idea about.
Guess that is all part of the beauty of politics!
Guess that is all part of the beauty of politics!
July 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Reading 'Get In' before bed is not a good way to go to sleep, especially since half of it was about the time I worked in Parliament and I'm discovering machinations I had no idea about.
Guess that is all part of the beauty of politics!
Guess that is all part of the beauty of politics!
Legal practitioners handbooks are funny. Today I read a case in which someone 'tying up their ass'.
My eyes widened a second before I realised what they really meant was their donkey.
And yes, these books get updated pretty frequently.
My eyes widened a second before I realised what they really meant was their donkey.
And yes, these books get updated pretty frequently.
July 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Legal practitioners handbooks are funny. Today I read a case in which someone 'tying up their ass'.
My eyes widened a second before I realised what they really meant was their donkey.
And yes, these books get updated pretty frequently.
My eyes widened a second before I realised what they really meant was their donkey.
And yes, these books get updated pretty frequently.
Reposted by Charlotte Tosti
Excl: Day one rights against unfair dismissal, the right to work from home and a ban on zero-hours contracts will not come into force until 2027 under Labour’s workers’ rights overhaul.
Full plan 👇🏻
Full plan 👇🏻
July 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Excl: Day one rights against unfair dismissal, the right to work from home and a ban on zero-hours contracts will not come into force until 2027 under Labour’s workers’ rights overhaul.
Full plan 👇🏻
Full plan 👇🏻