Debbie Parker Kinch
@debbieparkerkinch.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in English and Staff Tutor @ The Open University. Interested in 19/20C writing by women and the history of feminism. Writing a biography of writer & feminist Bessie Parkes Belloc (1829-1925). Views my own.
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October 4, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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🧵 As front-page headlines go, this has to be one of the most misleading I've seen in a long time
It's an out-and-out lie
But notice the trick they use to get away with it...👀
*They're* not lying - they're just quoting someone else who is👍🏻
In this case, the leader of the opposition🙄
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It's an out-and-out lie
But notice the trick they use to get away with it...👀
*They're* not lying - they're just quoting someone else who is👍🏻
In this case, the leader of the opposition🙄
1/33
September 25, 2026 at 1:57 PM
🧵 As front-page headlines go, this has to be one of the most misleading I've seen in a long time
It's an out-and-out lie
But notice the trick they use to get away with it...👀
*They're* not lying - they're just quoting someone else who is👍🏻
In this case, the leader of the opposition🙄
1/33
It's an out-and-out lie
But notice the trick they use to get away with it...👀
*They're* not lying - they're just quoting someone else who is👍🏻
In this case, the leader of the opposition🙄
1/33
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The new YouTube channel from the English and Creative Writing department at The OU is now live!
www.youtube.com/@OULiterature
It hosts videos from 're: reading – The OU Literature Podcast'. We post a new podcast episode on the first of the month - videos go on YouTube mid-month.
Please share!
www.youtube.com/@OULiterature
It hosts videos from 're: reading – The OU Literature Podcast'. We post a new podcast episode on the first of the month - videos go on YouTube mid-month.
Please share!
September 18, 2026 at 10:36 AM
The new YouTube channel from the English and Creative Writing department at The OU is now live!
www.youtube.com/@OULiterature
It hosts videos from 're: reading – The OU Literature Podcast'. We post a new podcast episode on the first of the month - videos go on YouTube mid-month.
Please share!
www.youtube.com/@OULiterature
It hosts videos from 're: reading – The OU Literature Podcast'. We post a new podcast episode on the first of the month - videos go on YouTube mid-month.
Please share!
Win VIP tickets to A Christmas Carol: Live Reading www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/win-vip-ti...
Win VIP tickets to A Christmas Carol: Live Reading
Win one of two pairs of VIP tickets to see A Christmas Carol: Live Reading at the Lyric Theatre, London, in aid of Crisis
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
September 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Win VIP tickets to A Christmas Carol: Live Reading www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/win-vip-ti...
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'Red Mona', a poem by our colleague Prof Siobhan Campbell has won first prize at Kenmare Arts Festival's Poets meet Painters comp!! The poem responds to John McNulty's work, 'Circus Tractor'. Tickets for the launch event on 8 Aug at Carnegie Arts Centre: www.kenmareartsfestival.com/poets-meet-p...
August 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
'Red Mona', a poem by our colleague Prof Siobhan Campbell has won first prize at Kenmare Arts Festival's Poets meet Painters comp!! The poem responds to John McNulty's work, 'Circus Tractor'. Tickets for the launch event on 8 Aug at Carnegie Arts Centre: www.kenmareartsfestival.com/poets-meet-p...
2026 marks the 75th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention, a vital international agreement protecting the rights of refugees. Lord Dubs’s story is an inspiring and salutary one. www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/support-us/c...
Britain Saved My Life - Refugee Council
For 75 years, the Refugee Convention has protected people fleeing war and persecution. Explore lives transformed by safety in Britain.
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July 28, 2026 at 4:34 PM
2026 marks the 75th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention, a vital international agreement protecting the rights of refugees. Lord Dubs’s story is an inspiring and salutary one. www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/support-us/c...
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The EA, the Institute of English Studies, & University English are holding an online #emergency summit for all English colleagues to address the proliferation of redundancies, restructurings, other significant challenges to our & cognate disciplines across the sector.
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Emergency Action On… the Situation for English (10:00 - 12:00, 16 July 2026)
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July 10, 2026 at 6:13 AM
The EA, the Institute of English Studies, & University English are holding an online #emergency summit for all English colleagues to address the proliferation of redundancies, restructurings, other significant challenges to our & cognate disciplines across the sector.
👇🏼
mailchi.mp/1b1ef2d5a8a3...
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mailchi.mp/1b1ef2d5a8a3...
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'Amid this noise, one party stands apart: the Greens.
“Our philosophical position is that education is a public good,” Natalie Bennett, former leader of the party, told Times Higher Education.' 1/3
“Our philosophical position is that education is a public good,” Natalie Bennett, former leader of the party, told Times Higher Education.' 1/3
Marketised model ‘clearly coming to an end’, says ex-Greens leader
Natalie Bennett insists resurgent environmental party remains committed to free tuition, and building a system where universities are no longer ‘places of fear’
www.timeshighereducation.com
July 2, 2026 at 6:33 AM
'Amid this noise, one party stands apart: the Greens.
“Our philosophical position is that education is a public good,” Natalie Bennett, former leader of the party, told Times Higher Education.' 1/3
“Our philosophical position is that education is a public good,” Natalie Bennett, former leader of the party, told Times Higher Education.' 1/3
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This is cultural suicide and intellectual vandalism. In an era where humanities-illiterate tech bros have unearned god-like powers, we need historians, philosophers, ethicists, classicists more than ever.
June 30, 2026 at 6:32 AM
This is cultural suicide and intellectual vandalism. In an era where humanities-illiterate tech bros have unearned god-like powers, we need historians, philosophers, ethicists, classicists more than ever.
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This week, Andy Burnham – an English graduate with a love of poetry – stepped closer to becoming Prime Minister.
Andy’s remarkable journey embodies the central message of the #EnglishCreates campaign: this subject has the potential to enrich lives, open up opportunities, and shape the future.
Andy’s remarkable journey embodies the central message of the #EnglishCreates campaign: this subject has the potential to enrich lives, open up opportunities, and shape the future.
June 25, 2026 at 8:42 AM
This week, Andy Burnham – an English graduate with a love of poetry – stepped closer to becoming Prime Minister.
Andy’s remarkable journey embodies the central message of the #EnglishCreates campaign: this subject has the potential to enrich lives, open up opportunities, and shape the future.
Andy’s remarkable journey embodies the central message of the #EnglishCreates campaign: this subject has the potential to enrich lives, open up opportunities, and shape the future.
Please sign - the threat to HE, and the Humanities in particular, is a national scandal.
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Sign the Petition
Stop Redundancies at the University of Exeter
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June 25, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Please sign - the threat to HE, and the Humanities in particular, is a national scandal.
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To our trans communities: we see you and we value you. 🏳️⚧️
Impractical, intrusive and inhumane - @rachelmillward.bsky.social responds to the ECHR guidance on behalf of Green Party leadership.
June 3, 2026 at 12:04 PM
To our trans communities: we see you and we value you. 🏳️⚧️
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Curious from the Guardian.
I didn't "warn the party" - it wasn't a party meeting!
I said progressives needed to separate those thinking about voting Reform from the Reform leadership.
I didn't say we "need to seek to understand" - pretty clear it's about inequality.
Other than that - perfect!
I didn't "warn the party" - it wasn't a party meeting!
I said progressives needed to separate those thinking about voting Reform from the Reform leadership.
I didn't say we "need to seek to understand" - pretty clear it's about inequality.
Other than that - perfect!
May 31, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Curious from the Guardian.
I didn't "warn the party" - it wasn't a party meeting!
I said progressives needed to separate those thinking about voting Reform from the Reform leadership.
I didn't say we "need to seek to understand" - pretty clear it's about inequality.
Other than that - perfect!
I didn't "warn the party" - it wasn't a party meeting!
I said progressives needed to separate those thinking about voting Reform from the Reform leadership.
I didn't say we "need to seek to understand" - pretty clear it's about inequality.
Other than that - perfect!
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#EnglishCreates: Futures
We’re delighted to welcome Dr Richard Jones (Open University) as this month’s curator.
His first post explores the topic of ‘lifelong learning’ in English - how reading enriches our sense of time and self.
Read more: universityenglish.ac.uk/lifelong-lea...
We’re delighted to welcome Dr Richard Jones (Open University) as this month’s curator.
His first post explores the topic of ‘lifelong learning’ in English - how reading enriches our sense of time and self.
Read more: universityenglish.ac.uk/lifelong-lea...
May 20, 2026 at 11:46 AM
#EnglishCreates: Futures
We’re delighted to welcome Dr Richard Jones (Open University) as this month’s curator.
His first post explores the topic of ‘lifelong learning’ in English - how reading enriches our sense of time and self.
Read more: universityenglish.ac.uk/lifelong-lea...
We’re delighted to welcome Dr Richard Jones (Open University) as this month’s curator.
His first post explores the topic of ‘lifelong learning’ in English - how reading enriches our sense of time and self.
Read more: universityenglish.ac.uk/lifelong-lea...
Everone who teaches Arts and Humanities in HE is horrified by these cuts. It is vital that students across the country can access this kind of education. Please sign.
c.org/PNWstBPzP8
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Sign the Petition
Save the Humanities at the University of Hertfordshire
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May 14, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Everone who teaches Arts and Humanities in HE is horrified by these cuts. It is vital that students across the country can access this kind of education. Please sign.
c.org/PNWstBPzP8
c.org/PNWstBPzP8
A greatresult for Lewisham
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Lewisham elections live: mayor and councillor results
Live reporting on Lewisham's election for mayor and councillors
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May 9, 2026 at 7:50 PM
A greatresult for Lewisham
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www.salamandernews.org/lewisham-ele...
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BREAKING: Labour has lost Lewisham council to the Green Party after holding it for 55 years
May 9, 2026 at 7:14 PM
BREAKING: Labour has lost Lewisham council to the Green Party after holding it for 55 years
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BREAKING: Second Ever Green Mayor Win 🎉
Liam Shrivastava has been elected Mayor of Lewisham – huge congratulations!
Liam Shrivastava has been elected Mayor of Lewisham – huge congratulations!
May 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
BREAKING: Second Ever Green Mayor Win 🎉
Liam Shrivastava has been elected Mayor of Lewisham – huge congratulations!
Liam Shrivastava has been elected Mayor of Lewisham – huge congratulations!
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Absolutely phenomenal result!
Liam has run a powerhouse, community driven campaign.
And he's going to be a brilliant Mayor for Lewisham.
Lets go! 💚🥳
Liam has run a powerhouse, community driven campaign.
And he's going to be a brilliant Mayor for Lewisham.
Lets go! 💚🥳
BREAKING: Second Ever Green Mayor Win 🎉
Liam Shrivastava has been elected Mayor of Lewisham – huge congratulations!
Liam Shrivastava has been elected Mayor of Lewisham – huge congratulations!
May 8, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Absolutely phenomenal result!
Liam has run a powerhouse, community driven campaign.
And he's going to be a brilliant Mayor for Lewisham.
Lets go! 💚🥳
Liam has run a powerhouse, community driven campaign.
And he's going to be a brilliant Mayor for Lewisham.
Lets go! 💚🥳
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Sir David Attenborough inspired generations of wildlife researchers and presenters, but who inspired him? Step forward diminutive, dismissed but indomitable Evelyn Cheesman, whose books about the natural world inspired the young David Attenborough. But not for her well-resourced expeditions.../1
May 7, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Sir David Attenborough inspired generations of wildlife researchers and presenters, but who inspired him? Step forward diminutive, dismissed but indomitable Evelyn Cheesman, whose books about the natural world inspired the young David Attenborough. But not for her well-resourced expeditions.../1
I’m delighted to be running a virtual writing retreat for @srhe.bsky.social this Friday, 1 May 2026, 10:00-12:45 BST. Details at srhe.ac.uk/civicrm/?civ.... Places still available and free to SRHE members!
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April 28, 2026 at 12:22 PM
I’m delighted to be running a virtual writing retreat for @srhe.bsky.social this Friday, 1 May 2026, 10:00-12:45 BST. Details at srhe.ac.uk/civicrm/?civ.... Places still available and free to SRHE members!
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Half a million strong. Together.
The biggest march against the far-right in British history.
The biggest march against the far-right in British history.
March 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Half a million strong. Together.
The biggest march against the far-right in British history.
The biggest march against the far-right in British history.
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Half a million people standing against the far right.
Half a million people who care about each other and our communities.
Half a million people ready to make hope normal again.
Half a million people who care about each other and our communities.
Half a million people ready to make hope normal again.
March 28, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Half a million people standing against the far right.
Half a million people who care about each other and our communities.
Half a million people ready to make hope normal again.
Half a million people who care about each other and our communities.
Half a million people ready to make hope normal again.
Proud to be a part of this. @togetheralliance.bsky.social
March 28, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Proud to be a part of this. @togetheralliance.bsky.social
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March 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM