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Sara Hyde

@drsarahyde.bsky.social
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Fabian Society Chair. Councillor Islington Labour. Prisons expert. Passed-viva-but-not-yet-graduated Dr - PhD on healthcare staff experiences of prisoner suicide & self-harm. Labour Women's Network exec. Trade Unionist. Twin mumma. Kindness changes lives.

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Rebecca Montacute @beckymontacute.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
If you're considering where to make a Christmas Donation, can strongly recommend the amazing charity INQUEST. They gave me vital support to navigate the system after my mum died and do so much for families like mine. The funding landscape is v tough atm, anything you can spare would be a big help -
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Rebecca Montacute @beckymontacute.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
I've written for @labourlist.bsky.social on the government's early years policy - and where it is, and isn't, likely to deliver for young children from lower income homes: labourlist.org/2025/12/scho...
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'School readiness is rising – but so is the gap between poorer kids and their peers' - LabourList
'The gap between richer and poorer pre-schoolers is widening. The government must turn the tide to achieve its mission to break down barriers.
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Wonderful morning at Cally ward partnership talking with residents & hearing from our valued voluntary and community sector. Always love seeing brilliant Nicky Ludgate from Help On Your Doorstep. Cllrs @paulconvery.bsky.social, Una O'Halloran & I had a lovely time. Thanks to all who joined the fun!
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Theo Michael @theodoremichael.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Was very interesting to hear @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social & @lucympowell.bsky.social insightful answers in @thefabians.bsky.social’s hustings yesterday chaired by Chair @drsarahyde.bsky.social, General Secretary @joedromey.bsky.social & Chair of Fabian Women’s Network @mmasters21.bsky.social.
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Still struggling to comprehend what happened yesterday. I know many of my friends and neighbours are terrified. Standing in deep solidarity with the Jewish community and against those perpetrating hate. Devastating for this to happen in our country on this holy day. You are not alone ❤️
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Glad to be part of a Labour council building much needed council homes for our residents. Aaaaand this development will include a new NHS primary care centre to boot #OnYourSide @islingtonlabour.bsky.social www.islington.media/news/green-l...
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Green light for 33 new social rent homes on Vorley Road | Islington Council News
Dozens of much-needed social rented homes are set to be delivered on Vorley Road for up to 118 residents, after planning permission on an exciting development was granted.
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
We were honoured to welcome @drsarahyde.bsky.social, @purnasen.bsky.social, @proflizkelly.bsky.social, @jessasatomp.bsky.social & Sarah Russell at the launch of our new pamphlet, ‘Only Halfway? A Rights-Based Approach to Ending Violence Against Women in the UK’ Here were some key insights shared 🧵
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Read our latest report on how can be scrapped with public support 👇 fabians.org.uk/publication/...
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
More than a third of under-fives live in poverty, equivalent to 1.2 million babies and toddlers in England and Wales. On BBC Radio 4 Today, @bencooper1995.bsky.social calls for the two child benefit limit to be scrapped.
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Great day in Peterborough campaigning for @anna4labour.bsky.social to become Mayor of combined authority here. Lovely to be with @thefabians.bsky.social women & @labourwomensnet.bsky.social colleagues out campaigning for our brilliant sister. Thanks for the warm welcome @andrewpakes.bsky.social
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Great time out yesterday campaigning for @islingtonlabour.bsky.social @emilythornberry.bsky.social with @carolinewoodley.bsky.social & Hackney Labour comrades! Thanks for organising us Oliur - lovely conversations in the sunshine with residents #onYourSide #VoteLabour
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Pleasure to join Fabian Women’s Network mentoring scheme’s final session of the programme - parliament day. An amazing group of women, who been championed & changed by brilliant @christinemegson.bsky.social Caroline Adams. Congratulations all those finishing Cohort 13 - keep changing the world! 🔥
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
In shock & overwhelmed with gratitude - PhD is officially complete, I graduate in July 🎉 My friends, family, co-workers and supervisors (Philippa Tomczak and Mel Jordan) endured A LOT and poured in so much time, kindness and support. Team effort and very humbling. ❤️GRATEFUL❤️
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Privilege and pleasure to join Fabian Women’s Network Exec Committee away day today to talk about their future plans @thefabians.bsky.social Many thanks for the invite. Wonderful to spend Sunday afternoon in such inspiring company 🔥💪
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Great session this morning in Bunhill hearing from residents, collecting casework. Back to Cally this pm - residents raising housing, planning concerns on Lavinia Grove, New Wharf Road & All Saints Street. Labour councillors are #OnYourSide @islingtonlabour.bsky.social @islingtonsouth.bsky.social
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Great to be in spring sunshine hearing from Bemerton residents today. Thanks to Bash, Ruth and Jason for joining the Cally Labour councillors. #OnYourSide @islingtonsouth.bsky.social @islingtonlabour.bsky.social @paulconvery.bsky.social
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Thank you so much to the NHS London Health and Justice Learning Hub for inviting me to share my PhD findings at your conference. I learnt so much from my time with you yesterday and I am always so impressed by the dedication, skill and compassion of those working in prison healthcare.
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Alice Ievins @aliceievins.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Really happy that the articles in a themed issue of Incarceration on the Moral and Ethical Worlds of Coercive Confinement, edited by me and Ryan Williams, are beginning to come out. Over the next few days, I'll post about them all, starting with our prologue: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Good to be with NHS colleagues at today’s Shared Knowledge, Safer Prisons conference. Currently hearing from Sarah Allen on Deaths in London prisons in 2023, themes and learnings.
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scottishfabians.bsky.social @scottishfabians.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Coming to @scottishlabour.bsky.social conference? Join us on Friday evening As the countdown to the Holyrood elections begin we will discuss what learnings we can take from our first months in government and how we prepare for 2026 FRIDAY 5.30 SEC Dochart
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Great time out in Laycock Ward with Islington Labour cllrs @heathernstaff.bsky.social and Nurullah Turan - listening to residents, picking up casework and avoiding the showers. With Oliur Rahman, John Greenshields, @paulconvery.bsky.social @islingtonsouth.bsky.social #OnYourSide
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Mike Katz @mike-katz.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Proud and honoured beyond words to have been introduced as a @teamlabouruk.bsky.social peer in @houseoflords.parliament.uk earlier today.
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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Great to join the graduation of the first @youngfabians.bsky.social Policy Reseach Fellowship! It’s a fab programme to equip young people with the skills and knowledge to work in policy. Massive thanks Annelise Dodds for joining and to the fantastic @eloisesacares.bsky.social for organising!
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
I thought perfection couldn’t be improved on…Michelle Visage is covering for Elaine Paige ❤️🎶🎤❤️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Final plenary of the day at @thefabians.bsky.social new year conf, “Across the Pond”, with @emilythornberry.bsky.social Kristin Wolfe @luketryl.bsky.social @jowusunepaul.bsky.social fascinating to hear about lessons learned, the similarities and differences in contesting Reform here #FabianNYC25
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Hearing from the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed MP On prioritising our green and pleasant land - “we are the conservers now, not the Conservatives”. “We can prioritise economic growth that supports nature - it isn’t either / or.” @thefabians.bsky.social
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Ben Cooper @bencooper1995.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
We've lifted 150,000 people off waiting lists. If we can do that in 4 months, imagine what we can do in 4 years, says Wes Streeting at @thefabians.bsky.social New Year Conference.
Wes Streeting in front of a banner saying "Britain 2030".
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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
“The populist right are coming for us. And we need to be serious about beating them.” @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social speaking at the Fabian New Year Conference, setting out the importance of rebuilding our NHS to rebuilding hope in our politics. #FabianNYC25
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
A huge thanks to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social for joining us today at the Fabian Society New Year Conference. Just like Wes, you can join us and become a Fabian today 👇 fabians.org.uk/membership/j...
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
We’re so pleased to be welcoming Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Steve Reed MP!
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social discusses tackling the rise of populism “We in the Starmer government want to be the light on the hill for progressives world wide.” @thefabians.bsky.social #FabianNYC25
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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
“The driving mission of progressive politics is the redistribution of power, wealth and opportunity. “But real change takes time, and there are still so many challenges still to solve.” @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social in conversation with @lewisgoodall.com at Fabian New Year Conference
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social in conversation with @lewisgoodall.com at @thefabians.bsky.social raises the importance of the World Health Organisation for the world’s health and prosperity and the importance of collectivism in tackling the challenges faced by the country and the world.
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Great to have former Fabian Vice-Chair and now Secretary of State for Health & Social Care @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social join us for our key note at @thefabians.bsky.social today. Tackling the backlogs in the NHS, ending the strikes & enabling a return to delivering world class healthcare again ❤️
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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Great to kick off the Fabian New Year Conference with our great Exec Committee Chair @drsarahyde.bsky.social. The first with a Labour Government in 15 years! 🌹 I set out the 4️⃣ things that the Fabians will do over the coming months and years… #FabiansNYC25 @thefabians.bsky.social
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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
The Chair of our Exec Committee, @drsarahyde.bsky.social kicks off The Fabian New Year Conference. The first with a Labour Government in 15 long years 🌹 🙌 #FabianNYC25 @thefabians.bsky.social
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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Driving growth is the central mission of the Labour Government 📈 Great panel session with @sarahjonesmp.bsky.social , Iain Wright and and Sarah Taeeffe-Maguire, exploring how Government and businesses can work together to drive growth that works for all. #FabianNYC25 @thefabians.bsky.social
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
@drsarahyde.bsky.social begins with a warm welcome to the Fabian Society New Year Conference
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Hearing from our new General Secretary @joedromey.bsky.social as we kick off the day at @thefabians.bsky.social new year conference. Thanks to all the team for making today possible and to City of London for hosting us. Exciting day ahead - thanks to members for joining us ❤️🔥
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Exciting week - delighted to welcome Joe as the new General Secretary of @thefabians.bsky.social Then New Year conference on Saturday - join us fabians.org.uk/event/fabian...
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Fabian Society New Year Conference 2025: BRITAIN 2030 - Fabian Society
Welcome Cllr Dr Sara Hyde - Chair, Fabian Society Joe Dromey - General Secretary, Fabian Society Keynotes Wes Streeting MP - Secretary of State for Health and Social Care In conversation with Lewis Go...
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Paul Convery @paulconvery.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
This morning, a large team of volunteers helped Caledonian and Barnsbury Councillors visit over 300 homes on and around Priory Green estate. Talked with residents about national and local concerns. Contrary to the media headlines, there's good support for Labour.
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Thanks to everyone who came out in to support @islingtonsouth.bsky.social Labour in Cally today - we had a wonderful time listening to residents on Priory Green. Thanks to @kaneemerson.bsky.social for organising us! @paulconvery.bsky.social @clairezammit.bsky.social #VoteLabour #OnYourSide
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scottishfabians.bsky.social @scottishfabians.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
An inspirational 24 hours hosting the mentees of the latest Fabian Women political leadership programme in the Scottish Parliament. A huge thank you to Pam Duncan Glancy MSP and Sarah Boyack MSP for giving their time so generously and mentoring the next set of brilliant @Labour women 🌹
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Mature Decisions recommends a review of the purpose and adequacy of state pension and pension-age benefits. Recommendations to support those most at risk under the current system include: - Raise the state pension for older pensioners - Raise benefits for couples - Use technology to raise take-up
Benefit inadequacies
 
77 per cent of pensioners in poverty receive neither Pension Credit nor Housing Benefit.
 
Many poor pensioners would not qualify for support - especially if in a couple. 700,000 pensioners in poverty have incomes above the threshold that would qualify them for Pension Credit. And half a million housing benefit recipients get too little to cover rent.
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Read ‘Mature Decisions’ by Sasjkia Otto here: fabians.org.uk/publication/...
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Mature decisions - Fabian Society
Over the past decade, pensioner poverty has been rising. By the government’s standard income-based poverty measure, the poverty rate increased from 14 per cent in 2010-11 to 16 per cent in 2022-23, wh...
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Almost 2 million pensioners are in poverty. Fabian Society senior researcher @sasjkia.bsky.social lays out the extent of the problem and policy solutions to solve it in her new report, Mature Decisions.
Cover image for a Fabian Society report:
How do we solve pensioner poverty?
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Great to see coverage of our new report 'Mature Decisions' by @sasjkia.bsky.social in the Express today. www.express.co.uk/news/politic...
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Pensioner poverty hits nearly 2 million with spiralling cost-of-living crisis
MPs launched a review into pensioner poverty because the government admitted the cut to winter fuel payments could force 100,000 people into poverty.
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Labour Women's Network @labourwomensnet.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
🔊We’re hiring! We’re looking for a permanent Director to lead LWN into the next phase. If you're a Labour feminist with great management skills, strong political judgement and a flair for relationship-building, this may be the job for you (or a great Labour woman you know)! 👇 www.lwn.org.uk/director
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- Could you be our new Director?
Labour Women's Network: Supporting Labour women since 1988
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Sara Hyde @drsarahyde.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Great to visit @sarahsmithlab.bsky.social and see her being excellent in every way as she serves Hyndburn and Haslingden. All the best to @richarddownie.bsky.social for the 6th Feb by-election too #VoteLabour 🌹❤️✊
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
It’s time to ensure that everyone has a safe, decent place to call home. Read the full report for more insights and policy recommendations fabians.org.uk/publication/...
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Home Comforts - Fabian Society
Our home is supposed to be a place of safety and security. But for nearly 1.5 million households who rent in England, this is not the case. More than 800,000 children and young people – around 16 per ...
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