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David Tuck

@davidtuck.bsky.social

Head of History and Politics at Harrow International School Hong Kong. Deputy Editor of Politics Review. A level Politics Textbook Author

59 Followers  |  37 Following  |  8 Posts  |  Joined: 14.11.2024  |  2.2001

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100% the right thing to do. And I never expected anything less from our club.

I remember the disgust I felt when Cardiff City tried to get out of paying for Emiliano Sala when he sadly passed away.

#lfc #redsky #ynwa

04.07.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 219    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 2

A paltry three points says that Labour has already lost most Corbyn-curious voters in current polling.

The big question is: how many would they lose in the kind of it-really-could-be-Farage general election in which they'd otherwise bank on stripping back a fair bit of Green and LD support?

25.06.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rand Paul claims he's been uninvited from the White House picnic He also is accusing Trump administration officials of waging a social media campaign against him.

Rand Paul claims he's been uninvited from the White House picnic.

11.06.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 216    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 66    πŸ“Œ 20
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3 benefits of reverse mentoring A department head explains why experienced leaders should not overlook the skills and aptitudes of younger staff - if they’re willing to learn a thing or two

"If you leave your ego at home & are open to insights on new trends, ideas & perspectives, reverse mentoring can be an invaluable resource." I really like this, @davidtuck.bsky.social - and I agree! @tesmagazine.bsky.social: www.tes.com/magazine/lea...

08.06.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My new textbook. Co authored with Anthony Bennett and Simon Lemieux is out.

10.05.2025 04:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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3 benefits of reverse mentoring A department head explains why experienced leaders should not overlook the skills and aptitudes of younger staff - if they’re willing to learn a thing or two

Experienced school staff should embrace β€˜reverse mentoring’ to help ensure their skills remain up to date, writes @davidtuck.bsky.social‬

04.06.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AOC Seen as β€˜Face’ of Democratic Party β€” and It’s Not Even Close: New Poll Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is seen as the "face" of the Democratic Party according to new polling.

www.mediaite.com/media/news/a...

23.05.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 6544    πŸ” 1187    πŸ’¬ 361    πŸ“Œ 226
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a man in a suit and tie is giving a speech at a podium that says my dad was a toolmaker . ALT: a man in a suit and tie is giving a speech at a podium that says my dad was a toolmaker .

Good luck to everyone sitting Edexcel Paper 1 Politics today! You'll be absolutely fabulous!☺️
Don't forget:
1. PLAN. Seriously.
2. Use words from Q in your answer
3. TIMING
4. USE examples, don't name drop
5. Paired paragraphs; SUBSTANTIATED judgment
6. LOA in intro & throughout

20.05.2025 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My new textbook. Co authored with Anthony Bennett and Simon Lemieux is out.

10.05.2025 04:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Albanese set to remain Australian prime minister as Labor wins election The final phase of the election campaign was dominated by Trump’s trade war and the cost of living.

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Labor Party have won the country’s federal election against the right-wing Coalition camp in a race dominated by US President Donald Trump and his trade war.

03.05.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 247    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 6
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Putin violating his own Easter truce, Zelenskyy says The Ukrainian president reiterated offers for a month-long ceasefire.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has violated a self-imposed Easter ceasefire in his Ukraine war, with several strikes and assaults overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said today.

20.04.2025 11:48 β€” πŸ‘ 235    πŸ” 113    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 15

Could any of them afford to buy a Tesla?

30.03.2025 01:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

There’s a reason why she hasn’t and has remained in the Democrat party.

23.03.2025 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fabulous to have Alonzo from ASK Apprenticeships to speak to Year 12 this morning. It is SO important for students to understand ALL the post-18 routes so that they can make informed choices and decisions ❀️ @careerent.bsky.social

21.03.2025 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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World’s cartoonists on this week’s events Drawing the top stories around the globe.

The world's cartoonists on this week's events 🎨

22.03.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 296    πŸ” 91    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2

Absolutely love this piece by @gsoh31.bsky.social This point πŸ‘‡ is especially problematic when trying to offer advice and guidance to students on making the best post-18 choices for them.

11.03.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fabulous visit to Brussels today! Popped by the Belgian Federal Parliament, and saw a copy of the Maastrict Treaty in the Museum of the National Bank! 😎
#PoliticsOnHoliday

21.02.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SO excited to share with parents and students the bumper Life Beyond LGS newsletter in anticipation of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek next week πŸ₯³ There are SO many amazing events and opportunities!
#NAW2025

07.02.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wonderful to be at the University of Leicester today to witness the unveiling of this portrait of former chancellor of the university, David Willetts - with his book A University Education, of course! (The artist is Vladimir Presnyakov)

07.02.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My new book for A level Politics is out now! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DV3M2ZS...

26.01.2025 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My new book for A level Politics is out now! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DV3M2ZS...

26.01.2025 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Features research by @syysr.bsky.social, @dingbatacus.bsky.social, @graemedavies.bsky.social and me investigating how strong are the public norms against intimidation and abuse of politicians. The short answer is: pretty strong. For more, see journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.....

17.12.2024 11:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Macron working to strip far right of influence on next French government The French president is trying to limit the far-right National Rally’s influence and find a way forward with the center left, but a path ahead remains elusive.

President Emmanuel Macron is trying to limit the far-right National Rally’s influence in France's next government and find a way forward with the center left.

But a path ahead still remains elusive.

11.12.2024 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 129    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3

Biden has lost a lot of moral high ground by pardoning his son. Tarnishes Democrats too…

06.12.2024 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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France's government is teetering on the brink of collapse.

If it falls, there could be catastrophic ramifications for France's finances and the stability of the eurozone.

Our deep dive into the whole situation πŸ‘‰ www.politico.eu/article/ever...

29.11.2024 08:06 β€” πŸ‘ 106    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 9

I think the two world wars you were involved in were a bit more perilous?

28.11.2024 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s a great book

25.11.2024 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NATO chief Rutte meets Trump for β€˜global security’ talks The meeting comes amid growing fears among NATO members that the U.S. president-elect could destabilize the defense alliance.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday in Florida as the military alliance prepares for the real estate mogul's return to power.

24.11.2024 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 147    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 31    πŸ“Œ 2

Weighing into that conversation, here’s a piece that’s literally in The Conversation: theconversation.com/public-widel....

The 3 graphs in the piece tell the story:

1. Very widespread condemnation of anything very intrusive or physically threatening.

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