Lighting, Rigged
Thirty-five years ago, I was sexually assaulted at a gig. I never told anyone. But over the last few years, some stuff has prompted me to finally address it – by writing this poem. Standing by the ticket table, flogging … Read more
Marxist. Trade Unionist. Socialist-feminist. Author. Poet. Speaker. Tutor. RMT ex-Exec. Workers' Liberty. Autie. Bi. PUFC fan.
Misogyny, discrimination, prejudice, …
Thirty-five years ago, I was sexually assaulted at a gig. I never told anyone. But over the last few years, some stuff has prompted me to finally address it – by writing this poem. Standing by the ticket table, flogging … Read more
Referring to this. You’ve won the Women’s Ballon d’Or You dribble, tackle, shoot and score But do you twerk? You strike a hard and well-aimed ball Around a wide defensive wall But do you twerk? Top scorer in the Champions … Read more
I fancied some titilating photos so I went on an upskirting hunt I didn’t really care about consent, that’s if I’m being blunt I came across Sir Christopher and thought I’d have a punt I’d capture a … Read more
Harvey Weinstein is an addict Harvey, he just has to have it Harvey’s checked into a clinic Not convinced? You heartless cynic Harvey can not help himself Please pray for Harvey’s failing health Poor Harvey, he is sex addicted Please … Read more
RMT’s delegation to the European Transport workers’ Federation Women’s Conference comprised Mary Jane Herbison, Michelle Rodgers, Lorna Tooley and Janine Booth. The conference was, unfortunately, squeezed into a short time on a single day. It still managed to do its … Read more
A new sociological category to scare the establishment … Somewhat like the angry youth But rather longer in the tooth We’re gobby, feisty, loud, uncouth We’re Disaffected Middle-aged Women Kicking our heels against the wall Plotting in the shopping mall Go … Read more
Yesterday was my radiotherapy booking-in appointment. So, off I went to the basement of Bart’s hospital to be fitted and measured. Some more forms to fill in and consents to be signed – this time, consenting to have permanent marks … Read more
Text of the George Lansbury Memorial Lecture, given on 16 November 2016 at Queen Mary University, London. I’m working on the assumption that most of you know a fair bit about George Lansbury but rather less about his daughter-in-law … Read more