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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 14h

Finally got round to building the Lego Tintin Moon Rocket that's been gathering dust for months

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 24/09/2026

50,000 couples a year would choose a legal humanist wedding in England and Wales. Our trained and accredited celebrants are ready. The Government needs to make it legal.

A couple celebrate their wedding. Headline reads: Humanists UK: Couples are waiting. Humanist celebrants are ready.

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I was talking about all things religion and belief in schools at the All Party Parliamentary Humanist Group on Tuesday.

Talking about religion and belief in schools at the All Party Parliamentary Humanist Group on Tuesday

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All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group @apphg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We're back for the AGM of the All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group in Parliament. We start with Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson reflects on a year of hard-fought successes and fresh challenges, and thanks the cross-party MPs and peers driving change.

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Andrew Copson @andrewcopson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Great to open tonight's @apphg.bsky.social meeting & hear from MPs & education experts, incl. @tedcantle.bsky.social, @deborahweston.bsky.social & @yewisloung.bsky.social, on the opportunities & challenges ahead for RE in schools, collective worship, school admissions, and tackling illegal schools.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 26/08/2026

This is a stark admission from the Charity Commission that some organisations are not simply falling through gaps in the law, but are actively evading school registration by claiming to provide only part-time education.

Shadows against a wall. Headline reads: Charity Commission raises alarm over illegal schools.

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🇺🇦 Fantastic to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day in Centre Square today. Especially lovely to see Ukrainian children sharing their culture, music and pride with Middlesbrough. A powerful celebration of Ukrainian identity, resilience, and community. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

Celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day in Middlesbrough

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In Sheffield this evening for and 'in conversation' event with Sheffield Humanists Local Group about Humanists UK's campaign work. Thanks to Glenn for inviting me, and to the group for a really interesting discussion.

Speaking to Sheffield Humanists Local Group about Humanists UK's campaign work

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Kerri @kerriprince.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

The mystery of the pull-along train. Yesterday, Arthur's pull-along train ended up on the landing. It wasn't Arthur. I knew it wasn't me. Lewis said it wasn't him. Betty was at the scene of the crime. But was it her? @yewisloung.bsky.social

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Happy International Cat Day 😻

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Kerri @kerriprince.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We have a print of 'Son of Man' in our bathroom and when Arthur sees it when he's brushing his teeth, he points and says "daddy!". The similarity with @yewisloung.bsky.social is striking...

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Kerri @kerriprince.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

As I let out the exhausted sigh of a public affairs executive responding to a new Prime Minister and a new government for the 6th time in 10 years, I also took a moment to write down why @basw-uk.bsky.social bothers with public affairs in the first place. basw.co.uk/articles/not...

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"Not another one!"....why BASW does public affairs

BASW's Public and Political Affairs Lead, Kerri Prince shares an insight into BASW's work at Westminster.

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Hugh Brechin @hughrbrechin.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

must be a weird day becoming PM. you wake up at home, briefly meet the king, go into work for day one in front of a cheering (ish) crowd, the office door shuts behind you, they make you write a nice letter to the Nuclear Deterrent and tell you about the aliens, then it's all sort of up to you

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 09/07/2026

Schools are central to social cohesion They are one of the few places where children from different backgrounds can learn together, develop mutual understanding, and build skills needed to live well in a diverse society.

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

A piece by me on why closing community schools in favour of faith schools should not be the default answer to falling pupil numbers

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 03/07/2026

This is a momentous step forward for fairness and inclusion. Placing RE fully inclusive of humanism on the national curriculum will put right a long-standing imbalance in what children are taught. We have campaigned for this since 1944 and are proud to have contributed to the group's work.

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Kerri asked Arthur what he wants to get me for Father's Day. He said "orij", so now the proud owner of an indoor orange tree 🍊

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Kerri @kerriprince.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Lewis: "that cloud looks like Denis Healey" @yewisloung.bsky.social

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 19/06/2026

What this research demonstrates for the first time is how the number of children in unregistered schools being denied a suitable education has grown and grown.

A desk stands in a dilapidated school. Text says Revealed: Number of Charedi boys not in schools triples in last 15 years

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Lauren Edwards MP @laurenedwardsmp.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

It is a great privilege to have come second in the ballot for Private Member’s Bills. After giving the matter a great deal of thought, I will be reintroducing the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. You can read my full statement on this here or on my website: buff.ly/I78DfUX

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 15/06/2026

The #FestivalOfHumanism is our flagship annual event, and this year's in Bournemouth was a blast! Over 650 delegates, 40+ speakers, and three days of thought-provoking lectures. Here's a little snapshot of what went down for our #WorldHumanistDay celebration 👇 humanists.uk/2026/06/15/o...

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Over 650 humanists gather in Bournemouth for the Festival of Humanism

Over 650 humanists from across the UK – and beyond – travelled to Bournemouth June 12-14 for the Festival of Humanism, Humanists UK’s flagship annual event. Held at Bournemouth’s International Centre ...

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Andrew Copson @andrewcopson.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Behind every @humanists.uk's campaign – from assisted dying to humanist marriage rights, from ending religious selection in schools to blasphemy laws – there is a small team working to make it happen. They're on stage at the #festivalofhumanism discussing the successes & challenges of the last year.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 13/06/2026

Good morning #FestivalofHumanism! We hope you're freshly caffienated and ready for a full day of fascinating political discourse, history, and humanist workshops. And just look at that view. So, so lovely to be in Bournemouth. Delegates, we start in Tregonwell Hall at 09:00 with Janet Ellis.

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

All set for 2026's Festival of Humanism

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 10/06/2026

Schools should be inclusive of all pupils regardless of their faith or belief, and provide a balanced education that supports them to think critically and make their own choices about religion and belief. They should not be used to bolster church numbers or convert children to a particular faith.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 04/06/2026

Public money should support children and families according to need, not subsidise religious preference in school choice. Nottinghamshire County Council’s current policy privileges families who choose to send their children to faith schools, while offering no equivalent support to those who do not

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

The soundtrack of my day has been my 16 month old singing his version of ABC on repeat

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Root canal surgery, coming down with a summer cold, and my car was rear ended last night. The last 7 days has been a wild ride 🫠

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Kerri @kerriprince.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

being pregnant in this heat is no fun, but we are so so thrilled that Arthur will be having a SISTER in October 🥰 All over the world having a baby girl is often seen as less desirable but that couldn't be less true in our household. She will be so loved and championed and supported 💜

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Kerri @kerriprince.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

"...and floppy discs were actually made of hard plastic" @yewisloung.bsky.social

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Making the most of the sunshine (before it got too hot) to do a street surgery this morning 🗣

Central ward cllrs carry out a street surgery

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Had a great time at Preston Park and Museum 🚂

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 23/05/2026

In 2021 we warned that government-backed faith academy trusts would mean more religious influence over state education. This expansion shows that concern was well founded. This is not just about one trust. It is about the growing power of faith-based academy chains to shape state-funded education.

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Delighted to be re-elected as Chair of Middlesbrough Council's Overview and Scrutiny Board at this week's AGM 🗳

Cllr Lewis Young presenting the Annual Scrutiny Report at Middlesbrough Council's AGM

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 12/05/2026

If the Government is serious about helping disadvantaged children in places like the North East and coastal communities, it must make sure that every state-funded school is open equally to every child, regardless of their parents’ religion or belief.

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Mark Wallace @wallaceme.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It’s simple, we just make Galba Emperor then he can hand over to Otho in an orderly fashion in due course.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 29/04/2026

Breaking: Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill has now passed! After over a decade of campaigning on this issue, we are delighted to see measures to tackle the scandal of illegal schools finally set to become law. Every young person deserves a broad, balanced, and safe education.

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Gotta catch (build) them all (very slowly)

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Kerri @kerriprince.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

We broke the news to Arthur that in 6 short months he will be a big brother 🥰👶 ...which gives us 6 months to work out how to tell him he has to share all his toys, and eventually, his bedroom! @yewisloung.bsky.social

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Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Scrapping the two-child limit is a gamechanger for children who have been going without the things they need to learn & grow. This was one of the nastiest policies for children in modern times. Its removal is a ray of hope & an essential first step towards ensuring every child has a fair start.

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

With my councillor hat on, I've proposed a motion to our next meeting calling for stronger planning powers - in particular making the track record of a developer a material consideration - to tackle blight and unfinished development sites. Hoping it gets cross party support 🤞

Cllr Lewis Yound stands in front of an abandoned, unfinished development on Borough Road - Laurel Street junction, Middlesbrough

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

40 minutes building a 3D puzzle of Baby Yoda well spent

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

About a year ago, I'd never heard of Super Simple Songs or Noodle and Pals, but now I'm a sucker for its merch (Arthur's a fan too)

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Day off chilling with the cats

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Lewis Young @yewisloung.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

A pleasure to speak on 'education not indoctrination', at @oxfordhumanists.bsky.social this evening. Talking about developments around RE, collective worship, tackling illegal faith schools, and what they should mean for a modern, critical, education system.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 03/03/2026

Parents are free to choose private, faith-based schooling, but that doesn’t mean religious private schools should receive special tax treatment. We are pleased the Court has ruled against attempts to apply faith-based carve-outs to these schools. humanists.uk/2026/03/03/c...

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