Louise, Prof/Dr
@louiselocock.bsky.social
Mostly retired qualitative health services researcher, linguist, europhile, cat lover. Other animals welcome.
Mostly in Oxford, occasionally in Aberdeen
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8109-1930
Mostly in Oxford, occasionally in Aberdeen
I block if you have no bio or posts
She/her
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8109-1930
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come for a great bit o’ discourse on evangelism, stay for the armadillo
Side note: a random priest was once like "You have friends who aren't Christians, what'd you say if they asked you "who is this Jesus guy?""
And I had to be like "dude, weird evangelism implications aside, nobody in twenty first century England has ever asked that question. What is wrong with you?"
And I had to be like "dude, weird evangelism implications aside, nobody in twenty first century England has ever asked that question. What is wrong with you?"
Here's my thing with evangelizing: do they think we don't know? That Christianity exists??? That we somehow missed it??????
September 17, 2026 at 1:44 AM
come for a great bit o’ discourse on evangelism, stay for the armadillo
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Great thread for those of us who have thankfully left all this behind
Side note: a random priest was once like "You have friends who aren't Christians, what'd you say if they asked you "who is this Jesus guy?""
And I had to be like "dude, weird evangelism implications aside, nobody in twenty first century England has ever asked that question. What is wrong with you?"
And I had to be like "dude, weird evangelism implications aside, nobody in twenty first century England has ever asked that question. What is wrong with you?"
Here's my thing with evangelizing: do they think we don't know? That Christianity exists??? That we somehow missed it??????
September 17, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Great thread for those of us who have thankfully left all this behind
Dear God. What a cruel, self-absorbed man he is
Just look at the glee on Nigel Farage’s face as he watches a Piddington resident cry about the overt racism she, her Caribbean heritage husband, and their two children have felt in the village during the referendum.
Time and again he’s showing us exactly who he is.
Time and again he’s showing us exactly who he is.
September 17, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Dear God. What a cruel, self-absorbed man he is
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The Greens have selected their leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social to contest the by-election in Holborn and St. Pancras. What will it take for him to win the seat?
Some analysis from me 👇
Some analysis from me 👇
September 11, 2026 at 1:41 PM
The Greens have selected their leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social to contest the by-election in Holborn and St. Pancras. What will it take for him to win the seat?
Some analysis from me 👇
Some analysis from me 👇
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🚨🚨 Minor update again on "mature" (though racist) reaction from far-right #Sverigedemokraterna on the loss: blames political mobilisation of immigrants by left-wing parties, no free elections & Social Democrats previously granting citizenship to 200.000 immigrants.
www.expressen.se/nyheter/poli...
www.expressen.se/nyheter/poli...
September 17, 2026 at 7:06 AM
🚨🚨 Minor update again on "mature" (though racist) reaction from far-right #Sverigedemokraterna on the loss: blames political mobilisation of immigrants by left-wing parties, no free elections & Social Democrats previously granting citizenship to 200.000 immigrants.
www.expressen.se/nyheter/poli...
www.expressen.se/nyheter/poli...
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New update on #Swedish elections. At this stage 21.48 tonight nearly all the final remaining election districts have been counted (302 out of 314) and the mandates between the blocs are unchanged, 176 for the social/left/centre bloc and 173 for the right/liberal/populists.
Update; election results are in and as suspected the results are very tight. Currently, the social/left bloc holds 176 mandates whilst the right/liberal/populist holds 173 mandates. Final counting is expected to be finalised by Wednesday. /1
September 16, 2026 at 7:53 PM
New update on #Swedish elections. At this stage 21.48 tonight nearly all the final remaining election districts have been counted (302 out of 314) and the mandates between the blocs are unchanged, 176 for the social/left/centre bloc and 173 for the right/liberal/populists.
Lucky us. We tried to register for free tickets for this, failed, but stood in line anyway to grab any spare seats - and just squeezed in. Ikumi Nakagawa was an outstanding Suor Angelica, one to watch for the future. Wonderful voice, and hugely moving stage presence even for a concert performance. 😭
September 16, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Lucky us. We tried to register for free tickets for this, failed, but stood in line anyway to grab any spare seats - and just squeezed in. Ikumi Nakagawa was an outstanding Suor Angelica, one to watch for the future. Wonderful voice, and hugely moving stage presence even for a concert performance. 😭
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Canada aiming to be the 'first associate member of the EU'.
Just imagine who the second could be.
Just imagine who the second could be.
Dear @mark-carney.bsky.social, we want to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible.
I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of the EU.
And create a common prosperity and economic security space.
I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of the EU.
And create a common prosperity and economic security space.
September 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Canada aiming to be the 'first associate member of the EU'.
Just imagine who the second could be.
Just imagine who the second could be.
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I have since seen that the chair of Piddington parish council appealed to Elon Musk and Donald Trump for help. Appealing for help to someone found by a civil court to be a sex offender over fears of sex offences.
Like an Ealing comedy, but without any charm whatsoever.
September 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
I have since seen that the chair of Piddington parish council appealed to Elon Musk and Donald Trump for help. Appealing for help to someone found by a civil court to be a sex offender over fears of sex offences.
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Takes a lot of guts to stand on national TV and say this knowing the avalanche of hate that'll come your way from it
Very nice to hear a sane voice from Piddington. Serious respect to this woman, who is apparently already being othered by more bigoted villagers.
September 16, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Takes a lot of guts to stand on national TV and say this knowing the avalanche of hate that'll come your way from it
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All day Piddington's womminfolk have been telling news how they will be terrified of "hundreds of young men nearby, free to come and go as they please." NOT ONE JOURNALIST has asked: "How did you cope when it was an army base? Who came and went then? Nuns?"
Soon as you ask that, all becomes clear.
Soon as you ask that, all becomes clear.
The people of Piddington have spoken. I say, grant them independence. Border controls. Visas to cross into the UK. Tariffs on goods. No GBP. No NHS. No benefits or pensions.
Let us know when your little lilywhite enclave has gone all Mad Max and you started eating each other. BUH-BYE!
Let us know when your little lilywhite enclave has gone all Mad Max and you started eating each other. BUH-BYE!
September 15, 2026 at 10:45 PM
All day Piddington's womminfolk have been telling news how they will be terrified of "hundreds of young men nearby, free to come and go as they please." NOT ONE JOURNALIST has asked: "How did you cope when it was an army base? Who came and went then? Nuns?"
Soon as you ask that, all becomes clear.
Soon as you ask that, all becomes clear.
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To keep health and care staff in the UK, the Westminster government must scrap the proposed immigration reforms for these staff, reduce application costs, and ensure access to public benefits.
Help us add pressure. Write to your MP today. 📣
bit.ly/45qa50U
Help us add pressure. Write to your MP today. 📣
bit.ly/45qa50U
September 16, 2026 at 9:15 AM
To keep health and care staff in the UK, the Westminster government must scrap the proposed immigration reforms for these staff, reduce application costs, and ensure access to public benefits.
Help us add pressure. Write to your MP today. 📣
bit.ly/45qa50U
Help us add pressure. Write to your MP today. 📣
bit.ly/45qa50U
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Ironically there are “legitimate concerns” you could have about warehousing the unfortunate asylum seekers on a rural military base - it’s not suitable accommodation and will do nothing for their wellbeing or integration or the local community- but acting as if they’re a danger is gutter racism.
Mrs. Owens' quote probably sounded better in the original German.
September 16, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Ironically there are “legitimate concerns” you could have about warehousing the unfortunate asylum seekers on a rural military base - it’s not suitable accommodation and will do nothing for their wellbeing or integration or the local community- but acting as if they’re a danger is gutter racism.
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What a shock, said absolutely nobody.
NB Dan Thomas should not be confused with Daniel "Danny Tommo" Thomas, who is an unpleasant, violent, right-wing shit-stirrer, who... oh, never mind.
NB Dan Thomas should not be confused with Daniel "Danny Tommo" Thomas, who is an unpleasant, violent, right-wing shit-stirrer, who... oh, never mind.
Reform's Dan Thomas resigns as Wales leader after arrest
Gwent Police said he was arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviour.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM
What a shock, said absolutely nobody.
NB Dan Thomas should not be confused with Daniel "Danny Tommo" Thomas, who is an unpleasant, violent, right-wing shit-stirrer, who... oh, never mind.
NB Dan Thomas should not be confused with Daniel "Danny Tommo" Thomas, who is an unpleasant, violent, right-wing shit-stirrer, who... oh, never mind.
The other Daniel Thomas
Daniel Thomas, aka. Danny Tommo, has been stopped by police for driving a car without insurance on his 'way to church' – and doxxes his mum yet again...
Danny Tommo is stopped by police on way to church – and doxxes his mum again | Searchlight
Stopped by police on his way to church, Danny Tommo once again gave his mother’s address to authorities, then posted it online, raising questions about why ...
searchlightmagazine.com
September 15, 2026 at 5:21 PM
The other Daniel Thomas
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Party that wants to retrospectively change rules so as to remove migrants also says retrospective rules on party funding are "dictatorship tactics".
September 14, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Party that wants to retrospectively change rules so as to remove migrants also says retrospective rules on party funding are "dictatorship tactics".
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This is never given enough prominence. Every year, the largest organisation in the UK (5.4 million members) votes overwhelmingly to let the NT tell the truth about its historic sites, sell vegan scones (gasp!) and manage a valuable asset for so many folk to enjoy....
Oh blimey, here we go again. Time to vote in the National Trust AGM to keep so-called 'Restore Trust' off the council. Use the quick vote to ensure we don't split the anti-Restore vote. Or.... 1/2 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
September 15, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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Some good news
In a 6-1-2 decision, SCOTUS rules that USPS can NOT instate voting restrictions before the midterms. Read @marcelias.bsky.social detailed report: www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/... @standindivisible.bsky.social #SCOTUS #USPS #votingrights #voteearly #NoKings @azindivisible.bsky.social
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to revive mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms, in huge win for voters
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
September 15, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Some good news
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Come on everyone. Remember how good it feels when the Restore candidates get blown out of the water.
Oh blimey, here we go again. Time to vote in the National Trust AGM to keep so-called 'Restore Trust' off the council. Use the quick vote to ensure we don't split the anti-Restore vote. Or.... 1/2 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
Annual General Meeting
Your Annual General Meeting will take place online and in person on Saturday 7th November 2026 at the STEAM Museum, Swindon.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
September 15, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Come on everyone. Remember how good it feels when the Restore candidates get blown out of the water.
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Done! On the surface it’s weird that such traditional/‘establishment’ (and frankly, small-C conservatove seeming) orgs like the National Trust, the RNLI, and the Church of England are the progressive bulwark against hate in this country. But it just proves those figures are just a loud minority.
Oh blimey, here we go again. Time to vote in the National Trust AGM to keep so-called 'Restore Trust' off the council. Use the quick vote to ensure we don't split the anti-Restore vote. Or.... 1/2 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
Annual General Meeting
Your Annual General Meeting will take place online and in person on Saturday 7th November 2026 at the STEAM Museum, Swindon.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
September 15, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Done! On the surface it’s weird that such traditional/‘establishment’ (and frankly, small-C conservatove seeming) orgs like the National Trust, the RNLI, and the Church of England are the progressive bulwark against hate in this country. But it just proves those figures are just a loud minority.
The real National Trust. Vote now to keep out the plastic patriots of Restore Trust
Clearly hasn’t a clue about the founders of the Trust & their concerns . I’d argue that they were extremely political , with a small p. And thank heavens they were .
They didn’t see society as static & monolithic , but believed that change could be a benefit for all .
They didn’t see society as static & monolithic , but believed that change could be a benefit for all .
September 15, 2026 at 7:48 AM
The real National Trust. Vote now to keep out the plastic patriots of Restore Trust
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Good news for real farmers.
Lifestyle buyers of farmland have fallen to 11 per cent as farmer purchases hit a seven-year high.
Inheritance tax changes for farmers have intended impact
New figures show agricultural inheritance tax changes brought in by Rachel Reeves are having the intended impact.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
September 14, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Good news for real farmers.
Rat graffiti from Venice. Dated 1644, if true
September 14, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Rat graffiti from Venice. Dated 1644, if true
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Anyone thinking of writing a paper on the barriers and facilitators of evidence use in policymaking, please, please don't. Or at least read this first:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
September 14, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Anyone thinking of writing a paper on the barriers and facilitators of evidence use in policymaking, please, please don't. Or at least read this first:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Quite a few universities have used this tactic recently and I simply can’t understand how it is legal — do our contracts mean fuck all?
Sacking news: I scored 3rd out of 4 and therefore only qualify for a 0.5 post, with no redundancy payment because it's a contract variation rather than a dismissal. My 2.5 colleagues are thankfully therefore OK
September 14, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Quite a few universities have used this tactic recently and I simply can’t understand how it is legal — do our contracts mean fuck all?