Lewis Young
@yewisloung.bsky.social
Education Campaigns Manager for a national charity 🏫 Arthur's dad 👶 Humanist 🤝 Middlesbrough Cllr and Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Board 🗳 Labour 🌹 Owner of Ellen, Harold, and Betty 😻 PhD 🎓 very occasional historian ✍️
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We’re honoured to announce that our Women’s Group has won a Dangoor Award for “Supporting Women!”
The award recognises our peer support work supporting women leaving controlling religions.
Huge thanks to our volunteer Zoe who hosts, and our members.
humanists.uk/2025/11/27/f...
The award recognises our peer support work supporting women leaving controlling religions.
Huge thanks to our volunteer Zoe who hosts, and our members.
humanists.uk/2025/11/27/f...
Faith to Faithless wins award for empowering Women’s Group
A specialist Faith to Faithless group supporting women leaving high-control religions was recognised in London this week as part of the 2025 London Dangoor Awards, also known as the Faith & Belief For...
humanists.uk
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We’re honoured to announce that our Women’s Group has won a Dangoor Award for “Supporting Women!”
The award recognises our peer support work supporting women leaving controlling religions.
Huge thanks to our volunteer Zoe who hosts, and our members.
humanists.uk/2025/11/27/f...
The award recognises our peer support work supporting women leaving controlling religions.
Huge thanks to our volunteer Zoe who hosts, and our members.
humanists.uk/2025/11/27/f...
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This is your reminder that Operation Christmas Child is a programme designed to evangelise poor children overseas. We have a template letter for concerned parents to send to schools, as well as a list of alternative schemes that do not seek to evangelise children. humanists.uk/2025/11/25/h...
Humanists UK warns against Operation Christmas Child’s ‘shoebox evangelism’
Humanists UK is once again urging schools and parents to exercise caution over Operation Christmas Child. The initiative encourages children to donate gifts for ‘shoeboxes’, which are then sent to und...
humanists.uk
November 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This is your reminder that Operation Christmas Child is a programme designed to evangelise poor children overseas. We have a template letter for concerned parents to send to schools, as well as a list of alternative schemes that do not seek to evangelise children. humanists.uk/2025/11/25/h...
A great victory for a local community, and for inclusive education!
Defaulting to close the non-faith school should never be the answer to falling roll numbers across schools of different types, especially as the non-faith school is the only one that actually caters to everybody.
Defaulting to close the non-faith school should never be the answer to falling roll numbers across schools of different types, especially as the non-faith school is the only one that actually caters to everybody.
Great news! Hotwells Primary School will NOT merge with a Church of England school and will remain open as the neighbourhood’s only non-faith school option. Well done to all the parents who led this campaign – phenomenal work!
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Victory! Plan to close only non-faith school in Bristol neighbourhood rejected
The proposed merger of the only school of no religious character in Hotwells, Bristol, with a Church of England school, has been rejected by the Department for Education (DfE). Humanists UK, which…
humanists.uk
November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A great victory for a local community, and for inclusive education!
Defaulting to close the non-faith school should never be the answer to falling roll numbers across schools of different types, especially as the non-faith school is the only one that actually caters to everybody.
Defaulting to close the non-faith school should never be the answer to falling roll numbers across schools of different types, especially as the non-faith school is the only one that actually caters to everybody.
Been working on a nice project with Middlesbrough Council's Neighbourhood Caretakers to give Saltwells Park in my ward a bit of tlc.
The team have repainted the fencing and equipment, as well as tidying the area and cutting back the shrubbery.
It's looking much better!
The team have repainted the fencing and equipment, as well as tidying the area and cutting back the shrubbery.
It's looking much better!
November 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Been working on a nice project with Middlesbrough Council's Neighbourhood Caretakers to give Saltwells Park in my ward a bit of tlc.
The team have repainted the fencing and equipment, as well as tidying the area and cutting back the shrubbery.
It's looking much better!
The team have repainted the fencing and equipment, as well as tidying the area and cutting back the shrubbery.
It's looking much better!
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Last week we celebrated that Religious Education (RE) will officially be added to the National Curriculum in England – and that it’s expected to be fully inclusive of humanism. 🎉 But why is this such an important step forward? 👇 humanists.uk/2025/11/11/w...
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Last week we celebrated that Religious Education (RE) will officially be added to the National Curriculum in England – and that it’s expected to be fully inclusive of humanism. 🎉 But why is this such an important step forward? 👇 humanists.uk/2025/11/11/w...
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We will remember everyone.
Everyone who fought, who lived, who died, and every conscientious objector, too.
We will remember their sacrifice.
We will remember their belief in freedom, and the common humanity that unites us.
Everyone who fought, who lived, who died, and every conscientious objector, too.
We will remember their sacrifice.
We will remember their belief in freedom, and the common humanity that unites us.
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We will remember everyone.
Everyone who fought, who lived, who died, and every conscientious objector, too.
We will remember their sacrifice.
We will remember their belief in freedom, and the common humanity that unites us.
Everyone who fought, who lived, who died, and every conscientious objector, too.
We will remember their sacrifice.
We will remember their belief in freedom, and the common humanity that unites us.
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More good news! We argued strongly for primary citizenship. It builds empathy, debate, and responsibility from day one, and we’re delighted to see scientific literacy elevated. In an age of misinformation, helping pupils test claims against evidence is a vital skill.
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Curriculum Review recommends primary citizenship education and better scientific literacy
The Curriculum and Assessment Review, published today, recommends making citizenship education a statutory part of the primary National Curriculum, and to place a stronger emphasis on scientific liter...
humanists.uk
November 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
More good news! We argued strongly for primary citizenship. It builds empathy, debate, and responsibility from day one, and we’re delighted to see scientific literacy elevated. In an age of misinformation, helping pupils test claims against evidence is a vital skill.
humanists.uk/2025/11/05/c...
humanists.uk/2025/11/05/c...
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Some wonderful news this morning 🎉
We've campaign on this for decades. Now, we look forward to working with the UK Government to make it happen.
When it comes to religion and belief, children deserve an objective, broad, and balanced education.
We've campaign on this for decades. Now, we look forward to working with the UK Government to make it happen.
When it comes to religion and belief, children deserve an objective, broad, and balanced education.
November 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Some wonderful news this morning 🎉
We've campaign on this for decades. Now, we look forward to working with the UK Government to make it happen.
When it comes to religion and belief, children deserve an objective, broad, and balanced education.
We've campaign on this for decades. Now, we look forward to working with the UK Government to make it happen.
When it comes to religion and belief, children deserve an objective, broad, and balanced education.
Great to see the bollards Central ward cllrs requested after residents asked for measures to tackle bad parking, installed on Breckon Hill Rd and Lytton St.
The bollards were paid for with some of our Priorities Fund allocation - an investment of £1750!
The bollards were paid for with some of our Priorities Fund allocation - an investment of £1750!
October 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Great to see the bollards Central ward cllrs requested after residents asked for measures to tackle bad parking, installed on Breckon Hill Rd and Lytton St.
The bollards were paid for with some of our Priorities Fund allocation - an investment of £1750!
The bollards were paid for with some of our Priorities Fund allocation - an investment of £1750!
Out in South Bank this morning to campaign for my good friend Sue Jeffrey. Despite retiring from the Council in 2023, Sue is standing to represent her community again in the by-election 🌹🗳
October 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Out in South Bank this morning to campaign for my good friend Sue Jeffrey. Despite retiring from the Council in 2023, Sue is standing to represent her community again in the by-election 🌹🗳
Brought home Arthur's first artwork from nursery 🎨 🖼 Now proudly displayed on the fridge!
October 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Brought home Arthur's first artwork from nursery 🎨 🖼 Now proudly displayed on the fridge!
Ellen, Betty, and Harold have all had a busy few days exploring the new house
October 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Ellen, Betty, and Harold have all had a busy few days exploring the new house
New house with a drive. Yay!
Scratching the side of my car getting on the drive. Less yay!
Scratching the side of my car getting on the drive. Less yay!
October 20, 2025 at 8:09 AM
New house with a drive. Yay!
Scratching the side of my car getting on the drive. Less yay!
Scratching the side of my car getting on the drive. Less yay!
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Most people are shocked to learn that ALL state-funded in schools are legally required to hold daily acts of worship.
We’re campaigning to change that – and replace worship with assemblies that all children can participate in.
Want to help us? Donate! humanists.uk/2025/10/14/h...
We’re campaigning to change that – and replace worship with assemblies that all children can participate in.
Want to help us? Donate! humanists.uk/2025/10/14/h...
Help give every child a fair start in life. Support Humanists UK’s Every Child, Every Chance appeal today
Humanists UK has launched its 2025 Faith Schools Fundraiser, ‘Every Child, Every Chance’, aiming to raise £40,000 on JustGiving to support its ongoing campaign for a fair, inclusive, and non-discrimin...
humanists.uk
October 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Most people are shocked to learn that ALL state-funded in schools are legally required to hold daily acts of worship.
We’re campaigning to change that – and replace worship with assemblies that all children can participate in.
Want to help us? Donate! humanists.uk/2025/10/14/h...
We’re campaigning to change that – and replace worship with assemblies that all children can participate in.
Want to help us? Donate! humanists.uk/2025/10/14/h...
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Across the UK, thousands of children are still being denied the fair education every child deserves – shut out of local schools because their families are the ‘wrong’ faith, or hidden away in illegal ones with no real lessons at all.
#EveryChildEveryChance 🧵
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#EveryChildEveryChance 🧵
humanists.uk/2025/10/14/h...
Help give every child a fair start in life. Support Humanists UK’s Every Child, Every Chance appeal today
Humanists UK has launched its 2025 Faith Schools Fundraiser, ‘Every Child, Every Chance’, aiming to raise £40,000 on JustGiving to support its ongoing campaign for a fair, inclusive, and non-discrimin...
humanists.uk
October 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Across the UK, thousands of children are still being denied the fair education every child deserves – shut out of local schools because their families are the ‘wrong’ faith, or hidden away in illegal ones with no real lessons at all.
#EveryChildEveryChance 🧵
humanists.uk/2025/10/14/h...
#EveryChildEveryChance 🧵
humanists.uk/2025/10/14/h...
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Groundbreaking! The UK Armed Forces has sworn in its first-ever humanist pastoral carer – Dr Neil Weddell. This means thousands of non-religious service personnel will have access to like-minded pastoral support that genuinely reflects their values and worldview. 🧵
October 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Groundbreaking! The UK Armed Forces has sworn in its first-ever humanist pastoral carer – Dr Neil Weddell. This means thousands of non-religious service personnel will have access to like-minded pastoral support that genuinely reflects their values and worldview. 🧵
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As a Humanist, I’m proud to back Humanists UK’s campaign to legalise humanist weddings in England & Wales. Everyone should have the right to a ceremony that reflects their values. I recently hosted a Parliamentary debate calling for change, and the Government has now committed to making it happen
October 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As a Humanist, I’m proud to back Humanists UK’s campaign to legalise humanist weddings in England & Wales. Everyone should have the right to a ceremony that reflects their values. I recently hosted a Parliamentary debate calling for change, and the Government has now committed to making it happen
A few weeks ago I approached Middlesbrough Council's Neighbourhood team with an idea to makeover Saltwells Park in my ward. They've sprung into action, and on Friday I popped over to see the Neighbourhood Caretakers carrying out the work. Still a lot of work to go but it's already looking better 👌
October 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
A few weeks ago I approached Middlesbrough Council's Neighbourhood team with an idea to makeover Saltwells Park in my ward. They've sprung into action, and on Friday I popped over to see the Neighbourhood Caretakers carrying out the work. Still a lot of work to go but it's already looking better 👌
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It's time to celebrate!
The UK Government has confirmed plans to legally recognise humanist marriages in England and Wales.
humanists.uk/2025/10/02/c...
The UK Government has confirmed plans to legally recognise humanist marriages in England and Wales.
humanists.uk/2025/10/02/c...
Celebrations as UK Government announces legal humanist marriages, but law change some way away'
The UK Government has announced that it will finally legally recognise humanist marriages in England and Wales, but only as part of wider marriage reform on which it has announced further…
humanists.uk
October 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
It's time to celebrate!
The UK Government has confirmed plans to legally recognise humanist marriages in England and Wales.
humanists.uk/2025/10/02/c...
The UK Government has confirmed plans to legally recognise humanist marriages in England and Wales.
humanists.uk/2025/10/02/c...
Back in Liverpool for Labour Conference and talking all things humanism and Humanists UK
September 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Back in Liverpool for Labour Conference and talking all things humanism and Humanists UK
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What? No. Religion in schools should be taught about from an objective and broad view, giving children the chance to think for themselves about what they believe. Learning about different religions or beliefs is not 'brainwashing'. What is closer to indoctrination is insisting on Christian-only RE.
September 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
What? No. Religion in schools should be taught about from an objective and broad view, giving children the chance to think for themselves about what they believe. Learning about different religions or beliefs is not 'brainwashing'. What is closer to indoctrination is insisting on Christian-only RE.
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Concerning to see Christian nationalism becoming normalised. From Danny Kruger's speech saying the UK Govt should impose Christianity, to attacks on Pride flags, councillors now demand an end to pluralistic RE in favour of religious indoctrination.
Reform councillor in Northumberland claims studying non-Christian religion could “brainwash” children
A Reform UK county councillor has called for Northumberland schools not to teach pupils religious education that is not Christian – for fear it could brainwash children.
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Concerning to see Christian nationalism becoming normalised. From Danny Kruger's speech saying the UK Govt should impose Christianity, to attacks on Pride flags, councillors now demand an end to pluralistic RE in favour of religious indoctrination.
Betty in an aptly labelled box
September 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Betty in an aptly labelled box