Dr Erica Lewis
@drericalewis.bsky.social
Feministing leadership - building on my experience as an activist, academic, wonk, political advisor & councillor
Researching how we build a focus on equality in devolution.
Join me https://drericalewis.substack.com
Researching how we build a focus on equality in devolution.
Join me https://drericalewis.substack.com
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The @houseofcommons.parliament.uk returns from the summer recess tomorrow and what a time to be alive for constitution anoraks:
Monday - general debate on Scottish #devolution
Tuesday - 2nd Reading of English devolution Bill
Thursday - consideration of Lords amendments to the Hereditary Peers Bill
Monday - general debate on Scottish #devolution
Tuesday - 2nd Reading of English devolution Bill
Thursday - consideration of Lords amendments to the Hereditary Peers Bill
August 31, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The @houseofcommons.parliament.uk returns from the summer recess tomorrow and what a time to be alive for constitution anoraks:
Monday - general debate on Scottish #devolution
Tuesday - 2nd Reading of English devolution Bill
Thursday - consideration of Lords amendments to the Hereditary Peers Bill
Monday - general debate on Scottish #devolution
Tuesday - 2nd Reading of English devolution Bill
Thursday - consideration of Lords amendments to the Hereditary Peers Bill
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"New accusations from lecturers’ union in Lancaster University job cuts row" share.google/PbQ6AxmLCnip...
New accusations from lecturers’ union in Lancaster University job cuts row
A union representing Lancaster University lecturers has made new accusations about management decisions and finances, and again called for more information about plans for 450 job losses, ahead of a p...
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August 27, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"New accusations from lecturers’ union in Lancaster University job cuts row" share.google/PbQ6AxmLCnip...
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“Children have a human right to a quality education that equips them for effective participation in a strong democracy — not one that simply shapes them into cogs for the economic machine.” — Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn.
Preparing our kids for the real world? | E-Tangata
“Children have a human right to a quality education that equips them for effective participation in a strong democracy — not one that simply shapes them into cogs for the economic machine.” — Catheri...
e-tangata.co.nz
August 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
“Children have a human right to a quality education that equips them for effective participation in a strong democracy — not one that simply shapes them into cogs for the economic machine.” — Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn.
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Just for perspective, a few weeks ago roughly 100,000 turned up for the London Trans+ Pride march. By contrast fewer than 3,000 ACROSS THE WHOLE COUNTRY, have turned up to anti-asylum "protests". Yet we are meant to take the latter as "the voice of the people" and the former as "the minority".
August 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Just for perspective, a few weeks ago roughly 100,000 turned up for the London Trans+ Pride march. By contrast fewer than 3,000 ACROSS THE WHOLE COUNTRY, have turned up to anti-asylum "protests". Yet we are meant to take the latter as "the voice of the people" and the former as "the minority".
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As we mark the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, we honour those who endured unimaginable suffering.
Our city’s streets must tell the full story of our history so that we can all learn from it.
Our city’s streets must tell the full story of our history so that we can all learn from it.
August 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
As we mark the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, we honour those who endured unimaginable suffering.
Our city’s streets must tell the full story of our history so that we can all learn from it.
Our city’s streets must tell the full story of our history so that we can all learn from it.
Solidarity @annadixonmp.bsky.social. No one should be subject to threats of violence for doing their job.
Threats of violence against women do not happen within a vacuum. They happen within a system of oppression that continues to try and control women.
#EndThePatriarchy.
#EVAW #WomenLeaders
Threats of violence against women do not happen within a vacuum. They happen within a system of oppression that continues to try and control women.
#EndThePatriarchy.
#EVAW #WomenLeaders
I want residents to be aware that I have received threats of death and violence directly posted in response to a misleading video recently shared by the MP for Keighley and Ilkley, Robbie Moore.
See my full statement below:
See my full statement below:
Anna Dixon statement on threats of death and violence
I want local residents to be aware that I have received threats of death and violence directly posted in response to a misleading video recently shared by the MP for Keighley and Ilkley, Robbie Moore....
www.annadixonmp.co.uk
August 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Solidarity @annadixonmp.bsky.social. No one should be subject to threats of violence for doing their job.
Threats of violence against women do not happen within a vacuum. They happen within a system of oppression that continues to try and control women.
#EndThePatriarchy.
#EVAW #WomenLeaders
Threats of violence against women do not happen within a vacuum. They happen within a system of oppression that continues to try and control women.
#EndThePatriarchy.
#EVAW #WomenLeaders
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The LGA is seeking evidence on the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF). Local authorities are invited to submit case studies or join a focus group on the programme’s future.
Submit before 15/09⏳⬇️
www.local.gov.uk/topics/child...
Submit before 15/09⏳⬇️
www.local.gov.uk/topics/child...
August 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The LGA is seeking evidence on the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF). Local authorities are invited to submit case studies or join a focus group on the programme’s future.
Submit before 15/09⏳⬇️
www.local.gov.uk/topics/child...
Submit before 15/09⏳⬇️
www.local.gov.uk/topics/child...
Remember, when they told you AI sometimes struggles with rapidly changing information - ta dah! #AIfails
This image will be great for discussions on #AI use with my students. It's a reasonable question to ask the internet & the info returned should make you look for a better source.
#UKHE
This image will be great for discussions on #AI use with my students. It's a reasonable question to ask the internet & the info returned should make you look for a better source.
#UKHE
August 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Today is gender pension gap day - marking the point in the year when women would stop receiving any form of pension if it was paid out at the same rate as men.
According to @tuc.org.uk the income gap between men & women in retirement was 36.5%, equivalent to a shortfall of £7,600 a year on average.
According to @tuc.org.uk the income gap between men & women in retirement was 36.5%, equivalent to a shortfall of £7,600 a year on average.
Gender gap means retired women ‘have four months a year with no pension’
Income inequality means women in effect stop receiving a pension from 21 August, union leaders say
www.theguardian.com
August 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Today is gender pension gap day - marking the point in the year when women would stop receiving any form of pension if it was paid out at the same rate as men.
According to @tuc.org.uk the income gap between men & women in retirement was 36.5%, equivalent to a shortfall of £7,600 a year on average.
According to @tuc.org.uk the income gap between men & women in retirement was 36.5%, equivalent to a shortfall of £7,600 a year on average.
New on my substack - Egads! When does a police operation boast of no arrests? For the answer - read on substack.com/@drericalewis
August 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
New on my substack - Egads! When does a police operation boast of no arrests? For the answer - read on substack.com/@drericalewis
General recommendation No. 40 (2024) from the #CEDAW committee on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems may be my new favourite thing.
www.ohchr.org/en/treaty-bo...
#DevolvingEquality #WomensLeadership
www.ohchr.org/en/treaty-bo...
#DevolvingEquality #WomensLeadership
August 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
General recommendation No. 40 (2024) from the #CEDAW committee on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems may be my new favourite thing.
www.ohchr.org/en/treaty-bo...
#DevolvingEquality #WomensLeadership
www.ohchr.org/en/treaty-bo...
#DevolvingEquality #WomensLeadership
The University of Cumbria has joined the list of universities shedding staff. But, Cumbria isn't saying it's about a budget blackhole but
"part of your institute's business planning processes, to align resources with strategic priorities"
So this might be an annual thing? #UCU #UKHE
"part of your institute's business planning processes, to align resources with strategic priorities"
So this might be an annual thing? #UCU #UKHE
August 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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📢 Could you be our new chief executive?
We are seeking a permanent Chief Executive to join JRCT. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a long-established social justice funder, and to directly support those working for a more just and equitable future.
micro.green-park.co.uk/jrct/
We are seeking a permanent Chief Executive to join JRCT. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a long-established social justice funder, and to directly support those working for a more just and equitable future.
micro.green-park.co.uk/jrct/
July 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM
📢 Could you be our new chief executive?
We are seeking a permanent Chief Executive to join JRCT. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a long-established social justice funder, and to directly support those working for a more just and equitable future.
micro.green-park.co.uk/jrct/
We are seeking a permanent Chief Executive to join JRCT. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a long-established social justice funder, and to directly support those working for a more just and equitable future.
micro.green-park.co.uk/jrct/
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Interesting @theguardian.com story about the govt trying to replicate the success of Blair's London Challenge to raise school standards outside London www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Ministers aim to export London’s academic success to England’s struggling schools
Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson says Rise scheme will use techniques from Blair government’s London Challenge
www.theguardian.com
August 16, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Interesting @theguardian.com story about the govt trying to replicate the success of Blair's London Challenge to raise school standards outside London www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Reposted by Dr Erica Lewis
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I believe that every UK university has some strange quirk, building or asset that is entirely unique. In today's evidence I present the cold war nuclear bunker on the University of Reading campus. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Region_...
August 12, 2025 at 6:46 AM
I believe that every UK university has some strange quirk, building or asset that is entirely unique. In today's evidence I present the cold war nuclear bunker on the University of Reading campus. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Region_...
I recently spent some time looking for the 'equalities team' in a large upper-tier council. I couldn't find it. So what happens after devolution - could we discover that some strategic authorities have no equalities analysis capacity? #DevolvingEquality
Welcome to Devolving Equality
Building a focus on social sustainability in devolution
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August 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I recently spent some time looking for the 'equalities team' in a large upper-tier council. I couldn't find it. So what happens after devolution - could we discover that some strategic authorities have no equalities analysis capacity? #DevolvingEquality
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New blog: As trust in government wanes, devolution must empower citizens & their neighbourhoods. Without tackling deep-rooted inequalities with real local powers & investment, initiatives like the Plan for Neighbourhoods may fall short.
www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/making-...
www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/making-...
July 22, 2025 at 8:59 AM
New blog: As trust in government wanes, devolution must empower citizens & their neighbourhoods. Without tackling deep-rooted inequalities with real local powers & investment, initiatives like the Plan for Neighbourhoods may fall short.
www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/making-...
www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/making-...
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The English devolution bill marks a major shift in how England is governed, with more powers for mayors & local areas—but concerns remain over accountability & local voice.
@alwalker.bsky.social explores this big moment for the governance of England.
www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/english...
@alwalker.bsky.social explores this big moment for the governance of England.
www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/english...
July 30, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The English devolution bill marks a major shift in how England is governed, with more powers for mayors & local areas—but concerns remain over accountability & local voice.
@alwalker.bsky.social explores this big moment for the governance of England.
www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/english...
@alwalker.bsky.social explores this big moment for the governance of England.
www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/english...
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Evolution or disempowerment? How the English Devolution Bill undermines local government
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
Evolution or disempowerment? How the English Devolution Bill undermines local government
Entitled ‘The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill,’ this proposed legislation is to have its second reading in the House of Commons. The scheduled date given is Tuesday 2 September 2025
northeastbylines.co.uk
August 1, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Evolution or disempowerment? How the English Devolution Bill undermines local government
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
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How will children and adult services remain effective during local government reorganisation?
Join this free virtual event on 13 August to explore how to keep the needs of vulnerable residents at the heart of LGR planning.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/aL4QO
Join this free virtual event on 13 August to explore how to keep the needs of vulnerable residents at the heart of LGR planning.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/aL4QO
August 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
How will children and adult services remain effective during local government reorganisation?
Join this free virtual event on 13 August to explore how to keep the needs of vulnerable residents at the heart of LGR planning.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/aL4QO
Join this free virtual event on 13 August to explore how to keep the needs of vulnerable residents at the heart of LGR planning.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/aL4QO
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Are you a STEM professional or graduate? Amplify Mentoring is looking for industry professionals to pair with students from backgrounds underrepresented in UK universities and the STEM workforce.
30 mins a month, online, over the academic year.
Register by 17th Oct shorturl.at/ksP74
30 mins a month, online, over the academic year.
Register by 17th Oct shorturl.at/ksP74
August 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Are you a STEM professional or graduate? Amplify Mentoring is looking for industry professionals to pair with students from backgrounds underrepresented in UK universities and the STEM workforce.
30 mins a month, online, over the academic year.
Register by 17th Oct shorturl.at/ksP74
30 mins a month, online, over the academic year.
Register by 17th Oct shorturl.at/ksP74
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“The African Disability Protocol says: inclusion is not charity; it’s our right, our dignity, and Africa’s duty.” Let’s build an Africa where no one is left behind. #AfricaDay2025 #AfricanDisabilityProtocol
May 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM
“The African Disability Protocol says: inclusion is not charity; it’s our right, our dignity, and Africa’s duty.” Let’s build an Africa where no one is left behind. #AfricaDay2025 #AfricanDisabilityProtocol
There are 0 women in the Reform Party cabinet announced for Lancashire this afternoon.
This means no women’s voices in key decisions made at cabinet and no women’s voices in the representations Lancashire will make on devolution.
This means no women’s voices in key decisions made at cabinet and no women’s voices in the representations Lancashire will make on devolution.
May 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
There are 0 women in the Reform Party cabinet announced for Lancashire this afternoon.
This means no women’s voices in key decisions made at cabinet and no women’s voices in the representations Lancashire will make on devolution.
This means no women’s voices in key decisions made at cabinet and no women’s voices in the representations Lancashire will make on devolution.