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Patrick Martin

@oldbloke1uk.bsky.social

I am a UK primary school teacher, trade unionist and Dad. I am also a clumsy DIY musician at usedsoyuz.bandcamp.com

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Donald Trump is turning America into a mafia state | Jonathan Freedland The pattern is inescapable – with just one caveat: organised crime bosses occasionally display more honour, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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09.03.2025 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donald Trump is turning America into a mafia state | Jonathan Freedland The pattern is inescapable – with just one caveat: organised crime bosses occasionally display more honour, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian: Donald Trump is turning America into a mafia state | Jonathan Freedland
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

07.03.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1
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A third of teachers leave the profession within 5yrs of qualification.

A 2.8% unfunded pay offer isn't the solution to the recruitment & retention crisis.
Let’s send a clear message to the govt that we won’t back down until it #FundFairPay and #SaveOurSchools.

Make your vote countπŸ‘‰ NEUActivate.com

05.03.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Children living in poverty are missing out | National Education Union EPI report shows more children living in poverty are missing out on free school meals and pupil premium

Reports prove that children aren’t receiving crucial support because out-of-touch bureaucracy blocks their access to food.

Means testing means children missing out. The eligibility threshold for free school meals is a disgrace. Our response: neu.org.uk/press-releas...

06.03.2025 11:09 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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