Louise Wattis (@lu72) 's Twitter Profile
Louise Wattis

@lu72

Criminologist. Into feminism, gender, narrative, public/popular criminology. Own views.

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calendar_today14-04-2009 12:12:11

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Marina Purkiss (@marinapurkiss) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Elon Musk Telling the truth? “Far-right activist Robinson has been jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court by repeating false claims against a Syrian refugee” Elon, that Syrian refugee was a schoolboy who ended up with death threats because of Robinson’s false claims FFS

Jack Jon Monaghan (@jackjonmonaghan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I don’t usually make New Year’s resolutions, but this year, I want to remind young men they are wanted, valued, and capable of great things. Sometimes, a simple ‘I’m proud of you’ can shift their whole outlook - and they don’t hear it enough.

Dr Karen Ingala Smith (@k_ingalasmith) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This is an old piece but it is relevant as misinformation on Kier Starmer's record as DPP on the prosecution of men who operated in 'rape gangs' is being circulated (again) by right wingers who have an interest in undermining the Labour government fullfact.org/online/starmer…

Emerald Fairer Society (@emeraldfairsoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Explore Gender, True Crime and Criminology by Louise Wattis! This book examines how true #crime intersects with #gender, masculinity, #class, and #violence, challenging traditional portrayals and expanding the understanding of #victimhood in digital culture. Read it here:

Explore Gender, True Crime and Criminology by <a href="/lu72/">Louise Wattis</a>! This book examines how true #crime intersects with #gender, masculinity, #class, and #violence, challenging traditional portrayals and expanding the understanding of #victimhood in digital culture. Read it here:
Becky Paton (@rpaton11) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Had a very tough day watching certain Tory MPs up in arms about grooming gangs, when they chose to take no action or even investigate the Tory MP that raped me. They heard my story, my parents' pleas, my medical evidence, and still chose to protect, cover up, & even promote him

David Challen (@david_challen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Survivors of the Telford abuse scandal have criticised Elon Musk’s attack on Jess Phillips, stating she has “devoted her life to fighting for women and girls.” In a letter shared with the Guardian the seven women, including three survivors of the Telford sexual abuse scandal,

Survivors of the Telford abuse scandal have criticised Elon Musk’s attack on Jess Phillips, stating she has “devoted her life to fighting for women and girls.”

In a letter shared with the Guardian the seven women, including three survivors of the Telford sexual abuse scandal,
Natalie Bloomer (@natalie_bloomer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I once contacted Jess Phillips out of the blue for advice about a woman I was trying to support who had fled domestic violence. I emailed her at 7pm on a Friday night not really expecting a response. 1/2

David Challen (@david_challen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Jess Phillips, alongside Carolyn and Tonia (pictured), was one of the few MPs to back the campaign to free my mother in our landmark #coercivecontrol case in 2019. I’ll always remember the female MPs like Jess who stood by my family against the injustice we faced.

Jess Phillips, alongside Carolyn and Tonia (pictured), was one of the few MPs to back the campaign to free my mother in our landmark #coercivecontrol case in 2019. I’ll always remember the female MPs like Jess who stood by my family against the injustice we faced.
The News Agents (@thenewsagents) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"I'd like to punch him, Andrew Tate. I think he's disgusting." Steve Coogan weighs in on the wave of "toxic" male figures online with emily m.

Jayne Egerton (@jayneeegerton) 's Twitter Profile Photo

CRIME STORIES Radio 4 at 15.30 #ThinkingAllowed Jennifer Fleetwood explores the modern desire to speak publicly about crime Notting Hill Editions Also, Louise Wattis Louise Wattis on 'hardman' biographies Emerald Fairer Society bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

The Working Class Collective (@workingclasscol) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This is because we aren't allowed in to write our own stories - we are written by the middle class & this is how they see us because they dont know us independent.co.uk/arts-entertain…

Dr Jenny Thatcher (@jennyathatcher) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Nine working-class creatives on class in the arts “Many gross inequalities...exist in the arts and it’s about to get much worse. Access to higher education for the working classes in the arts is increasingly becoming an impossibility.” theguardian.com/culture/2025/f…

Louise Wattis (@lu72) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Gutted to hear Cafe Etch in Middlesbrough is closing. MiddlesbroughCouncil petty harassment over outside seating can't have helped. Support your independent businesses.

Dr Julia Grace Patterson💙 (@jujuliagrace) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Wes Streeting took £224,575 in donations from people and companies linked to the private health sector between Jan 2023-2025. 🚨🚨🚨 I find that unconscionable. RT if you agree! itv.com/news/2025-07-1…