Carrie Lou Hamilton

Ed Poole Political activist, NHS, Unison, Villa. Views my own.

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How the left can support drug law reform - Red Pepper It’s high time for the UK left to support comprehensive drug policy reform, driven by anti-racism and class consciousness, argues Carrie Lou Hamilton

My latest publication in @redpeppermag.bsky.social on why it’s high time for the UK left -all of it!!! - to get behind the full legal regulation of all drugs. Think racist policing, class prejudice, state violence… #harmreduction @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...

How the left can support drug law reform - Red Pepper It’s high time for the UK left to support comprehensive drug policy reform, driven by anti-racism and class consciousness, argues Carrie Lou Hamilton

"With some exceptions – notably extraparliamentary radicals and anarchists – the UK left has largely followed the drugs status quo"

It’s high time for the UK left to support comprehensive drug policy reform argues @carrielouhamilton.bsky.social

www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...

It’s absolutely outrageous that @ameliagentleman.bsky.social has written this article and hasn’t included a single word from sex worker-led organisations or outreach charities that work with sex workers who oppose these proposals. Where is the balance? Where are the voices of actual sex workers?

It’s hard to describe just how inspirational and admired Peter Krykant was for #harmreduction activists. His bravery and compassion have made real, life-saving change for drug users in the UK. Solidarity and gratitude forever.

Bookmarked!

#drugpolicy #harmreduction

#harmreduction @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social

#harmreduction #London @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social

Why reclassification won’t solve the ketamine crisis A voice from the frontline. Ketamine, harm reduction and the increasing impact of prohibition.

Good piece from @anyoneschild.bsky.social on why reclassifying ketamine to Class A is the wrong approach. #drugpolicy #harmreduction #ketamine

anyoneschild.org/2025/05/why-...

UK Border Force is in effect under military command, report says Institute of Race Relations says MoD’s Channel role reflects global rise of ‘hyper-militarisation’ in law enforcement

5 years after millions marched to protest the racist murder of George Floyd, a damning report about the militarisation of policing and borders in the UK #abolition #noborders #blacklivesmatter

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Just saw it. So depressing

‘Render it unusable’: Israel’s mission of total urban destruction Bulldozers and explosives are flattening Gaza from the ground — what soldiers say is a systematic campaign to make the Strip unlivable.

Mainstream Western media just never provides the details of the sheer f*cking destruction if Gaza. Our governments are responsible for this hell. Never forget that. Never let them forget it.

www.972mag.com/israel-gaza-...

Keep calm (but delete your nudes): the new rules for travelling to and from Trump’s America Many people have decided a trip to the US isn’t worth the risk after recent border detentions. But if you are going, what do you need to know? Immigration lawyers explain it all

The only rule you need is
Don’t do it.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Labour targets international students claiming asylum after losses to Reform in local elections Exclusive: Ministers understood to be drafting white paper this month in move to reduce legal migration

The job of politics is to convince people that moral policies must be adopted, not to adopt immoral policies in order to chase votes. The Labour Party is the opposite of politics.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

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Climate plan based on phasing out fossil fuels doomed to fail, says Tony Blair Former PM claims net zero policies losing public support and says there should be greater focus on carbon capture

Why is this man still speaking? And why is anyone listening to him?

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Harm Reduction Activists Gather in Bogotá, as World Grows More Hostile Around 1,000 people from 70 countries are participating, at a time when all are acutely conscious of the ideologies that threaten their work.

#harmreduction @filtermag.bsky.social

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Mark Carney named Canada's Next Top Colonizer

Conservatives lose election; Poilievre loses Carleton riding The Conservative leader will not be the next prime minister, nor will he return as a local MP.

When the world is this sh*t you gotta take the victories you can. Good riddance Pierre. Take your anti-harm-reduction hate machine to h*ll with you. #harmreduction #canada

ottawacitizen.com/news/pierre-...

Not THE story of the night. But good point. Women over 50 rock just as we are, not as people under 40 think we should look (just wait babies, you’ll be here soon enough!)

Part 2

Important post re: victory of Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) in yesterday’s election.

A tweet from Basic Income UK A salmon pink background White letters says, Basic Income costs less than poverty. Small print at bottom says, leadnow

Basic income costs less than poverty.
#UBI Now

Lobby of Parliament 24/06/25 Lobby Of Parliament 24/06/25 Lobby of Parliament 24/06/25 - Anyone's Child -

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This anti-trans ruling is a threat to all of us. More hate. More exclusion. Thanks @carladenyer.bsky.social for your words and solidarity.

UK Govt. Publishes Report Indicating Drug Policing Boosts Violence The findings, which echo earlier evidence, are less startling than the fact the government published them. Will it act accordingly?

“Whether the [UK] government will revise its drug policies accordingly remains to be seen.” By @matthabusby.bsky.social in @filtermag.bsky.social

We won’t hold our breath… @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social

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Poilievre takes aim at harm reduction, vows to fund addiction treatments for 50,000 people Meanwhile, Mark Carney speaks with Britain’s Keir Starmer as PM to discuss ‘unjust’ U.S. tariffs and the need to strengthen trading relationships

The world is turning upside down and poor #Pollievre still thinks he can rescue his doomed campaign by attacking #harmreduction and PWUD. Fools fools everywhere.

www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...

"While certain services like wound care may still be offered at the hubs, the removal of supervised consumption services means they may no longer be a point of entry for people seeking wound care. ... [The transitioning sites] will also no longer be able to offer syringe services or safe supply."