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Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials.bsky.social · 25d

💍 My out of office says I’m not accepting pitches, but of course I said yes to Andrew’s.

Can’t wait to manage the thrills of my SEO transition from Hall -> Watkins 💻

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Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials.bsky.social · Aug 21

Do any of my followers live in Yorkshire and have seen or been impacted by the smoke from the Langdale Moor fire?

Drop me a comment if you have, or if you’ve been impacted by a recent UK wildfire local to you. ⬇️ 💬

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Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials.bsky.social · Jul 25

I had the pleasure of interviewing Miriam Margolyes earlier this week for @bigissue.com. 🎤

The full interview will be out soon, but due to the latest news on Palestine today, I thought I’d share this clip early. 👇

Miriam Margolyes: “I feel it particularly because I’m Jewish”. 💬

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martinbarrow.bsky.social @martinbarrow.bsky.social · Jul 23

'Children in care shouldn't be a route to profit': Baroness Lola Young on privatisation of children's homes

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Baroness Lola Young: ‘Children in care shouldn’t be a route to profit'

Baroness Lola Young speaks out against the privatisation of children's care homes, continuing the commodification of vulnerable children.

www.bigissue.com

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Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials.bsky.social · Jul 9

I spoke to Zelda Perkins who has been leading the fight to get NDAs that silence workplace harassment or discrimination banned in the UK.

Yesterday was a huge step towards that goal. Read my interview below. 👇
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Zelda Perkins, Harvey Weinstein's ex-assistant, applauds UK's proposed NDA ban

NDAs used to gag victims of abuse are set to be banned in the UK. Zelda Perkins explains why this is a global turning point.

www.bigissue.com

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Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials.bsky.social · Jun 5

It's my day off. I'm on my way to Glasgow. But that didn't stop me from writing a reactionary op-ed for @bigissue.com this morning after a Reform councillor referred to some children in care as “not just naughty children... but downright evil.”

Read my take below. ⬇️
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A Reform councillor calling children in care 'evil' is missing the point

When a Reform councillor brands children in care as “evil”, it says more about political ignorance than the kids themselves. Here’s why.

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Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials.bsky.social · May 24

Coming back onto Bluesky to announce… I’m going to be a TEDx speaker!

My talk at TEDx St Albans is on ‘The Life Behind the Headline’.

It’s about how we as news consumers can read more critically, uplift underrepresented voices, and make sense of sensationalist journalism.

15 October here we come!

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Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials.bsky.social · Apr 15

🗣️ Investigation call-out

I’m looking for people (most likely care experienced, adopted, estranged or bereaved) who have had issues with accessing healthcare due to lack of family medical history.

My @bigissue.com investigation looks to expose the potentially life-altering consequences of this. 👇

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · Mar 3

💜 @sophiassocials.bsky.social went into foster care as a teenager. Today as Deputy Digital Editor at Big Issue she’s working to change the narrative

💜 This #InternationalWomensDay we’re amplifying the voices of women at Big Issue

Support our mission to end poverty, become a member bit.ly/3QCPf6p

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Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials.bsky.social · Mar 2

Ezra Collective winning the Brit Award for British Group feels like such a huge win for not only a brilliant band, but grassroots youth music programmes too. 💥🎺

Ife Ogunjobi told @bigissue.com last year he “Wouldn’t be where I am today” without them.

Big up Tomorrow's Warriors. 🙌⬇️
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Ezra Collective star Ife Ogunjobi: 'I wouldn't be where I am without youth centres'

Award-winning band Ezra Collective met on a youth programme. Such all-important spaces are disappearing, as cash-strapped councils struggle.

www.bigissue.com

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Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials.bsky.social · Feb 27

This morning Big Issue published my piece on Chloe’s struggle to secure an autism assessment.

🚨Just a few hours after publication, Chloe was directly contacted by Psychiatry UK who apologised and offered to schedule a new assessment.🚨

Journalism creates change. 🙌
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This student was told she'd have to wait until 2043 for an autism assessment

Experts say that getting an autism diagnosis can be 'life-changing'. But what if you had to wait nearly two decades for that diagnosis?

www.bigissue.com

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Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials.bsky.social · Feb 27

🚨 Student told to wait 18 YEARS for NHS autism assessment

A University of Oxford student has been told they won’t get an autism diagnosis until 2043 due to severe backlogs. Thousands across the UK face similar waits, with experts warning the delays are denying people vital support.
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This student was told she'd have to wait until 2043 for an autism assessment

Experts say that getting an autism diagnosis can be 'life-changing'. But what if you had to wait nearly two decades for that diagnosis?

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · Feb 26

🚨 “The Grenfell Tower Inquiry report made 58 recommendations of which 37 were directed at the government. The government accepts the findings of the report and will take forward ALL of the recommendations.”

🎥 Angela Rayner says “I am very sorry” to Grenfell Tower survivors and bereaved families.

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Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials.bsky.social · Feb 26

I’ve seen a couple of companies start to advertise a ‘Self Defence Class for Women’ to ‘celebrate’ International Women’s Day next week. 🥊

With today’s high levels of gender-based violence, free self defence classes are a great idea… but why are they scheduled for IWD? What message does that send? 🤔

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Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials.bsky.social · Feb 20

As news breaks about Luis Rubiales being found guilty of kissing Jenni Hermoso without consent @ World Cup, I'm taken aback by the amount of publishers using a picture of the kiss in their articles.

If this were any other legal case, would news outlets be using a picture of an assault taking place?

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Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials.bsky.social · Jan 31

On Wednesday, Sadiq Khan told me rough sleeping in London will get worse in 2025 before we see an improvement in 2026.

New CHAIN stats published today reveal he’s right. In Oct-Dec 24 we saw a 5% increase in the no. of people rough sleeping, and a 26% annual rise of people on the streets long-term.

Big Issue @bigissue.com · Jan 30

The Mayor of @london.gov.uk told the Big Issue he expects street homelessness in the capital to get worse before it gets better but committed to the ‘biggest single investment’ in tackling rough sleeping. 💷

🎥: @sophiassocials.bsky.social
📰: @lgeraghty23.bsky.social
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · Jan 30

The Mayor of @london.gov.uk told the Big Issue he expects street homelessness in the capital to get worse before it gets better but committed to the ‘biggest single investment’ in tackling rough sleeping. 💷

🎥: @sophiassocials.bsky.social
📰: @lgeraghty23.bsky.social
www.bigissue.com/news/housing...

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · Jan 20

When America sneezes, the world catches a cold, the saying goes. 🤧
So how sick is Donald Trump going to make us? 🇺🇸🇬🇧

As Donald Trump is sworn in as US President, here’s everything you need to know about how his actions and decisions could impact the UK. 🇺🇸🇬🇧
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...

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Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials.bsky.social · Dec 23

Feeling very lucky to have kicked off Christmas with my longest ever Sky News appearance this morning. 📺

I did three hits (totalling half an hour) and it was particularly special as just 6 hours earlier, I was volunteering with Crisis at Christmas. V glad I was able to mention their work on air.👇

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Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials.bsky.social · Dec 23

Join me on Sky News this morning for two more paper reviews at 7:45am & 8:45am 📺

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Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials.bsky.social · Dec 17

Such a privilege to play in the Journalists vs Politicians football match organised by Sadiq Khan at @chelseafcn.bsky.social. ⚽️

We beat the politicians’ team 7-3 💅 but more importantly we all signed up to do a shift with @crisis-uk.bsky.social over Christmas. ❤️

Thanks for having us @london.gov.uk!

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · Dec 17

Three Big Issue journalists, @sophiassocials.bsky.social, @gregbarradale.bsky.social and @adey70.bsky.social helped take the journalist team to victory last night at @london.gov.uk’s inaugural 'London VS Homelessness' match. ⚽

Check out more of the photos from the game below. ⬇️

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Dec 17

A true game of two halves, united by a shared cause and commitment to volunteer for Crisis this winter.

Last night, politicians and journalists took to the pitch for the inaugural ‘London VS Homelessness’ match to raise awareness of the urgent need to end rough sleeping by 2030.

Sadiq Khan posing with ‘London VS Homelessness’ crest wearing football gear

Two football teams: reds are politicians and whites are journalists

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Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials.bsky.social · Dec 14

I visited Downing Street earlier to week to speak to a group of care experienced people who are petitioning the government to scrap local housing connections; a measure promised earlier this year at the annual Labour conference.

Learn more. 👇
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Help stop care experienced people from falling into homelessness, Labour told

Thousands have called on the Labour government to introduce special measure to help stop care leavers from falling into homelessness.

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · Dec 5

Keir Starmer has revealed six ambitious milestones to tackle what he calls Britain’s “tepid bathtub of managed decline.” 🌍🏠⚡

Here’s a quick breakdown of Labour’s big plans for the next five years: A Thread 🧵 👇

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · Dec 2

In this week’s Big Issue, we’re celebrating the joy dogs bring to our lives – and now, we’d love to celebrate yours! 🐾

Want your furry friend featured? Snap a photo of your dog with our Santa Paws issue and share it below. Your pup might just make it into the magazine! 🐶📸 ⬇️

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