Socialist, trade union activist, Inclusion Teacher, library campaigner, biker, crime fiction writer, New Model Army listener.
Coventry
Joined September 2010
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Lots of requests for myself and Harry to revive Kevin and Perry since Oasis announcement. It’s not gonna happen. Mainly because I’m now 60 and H is 108 but thanks ever so for the love.😁
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This tweet from @sarah_hilary has just made my week!!!
If you didn’t know as well as being a trade unionist, I also write crime novels. Pre-order Silent Fall today. geni.us/245-Storm
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In town earlier. Film crew parked up. ‘What’s happening, lads?’ ‘It’s called “Rebus”.’ Right you are…
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Woohoo! Fabulous Wednesday news. Storm has signed debut author @olatundunx for three exceptionally powerful, modern love stories 💔💥
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We are thrilled to announce that Broken Angels, a heart-stopping crime thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat by @GwynGB is now available to request on #NetGalley! Bloggers and reviewers, you're really not going to want to miss this one!
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What stunning beauties these covers are!
We are delighted to announce that Foxden Acres, book 1 in the Sisters of Wartime England World War Two historical series by the fantastic @ActScribblerDJ is available for pre-order! Out 5th June.
Pre-order here: geni.us/23-Storm
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Isn't this "The most peerless BOOK COVER, I think, that e’ er the sun shone bright on"?!
The Shakespeare Sisters, an emotional and absolutely unputdownable WW2 historical romance by @julietgreenwood is out on the 23rd May.
Pre-order here: geni.us/50-Storm
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'Summing up' statements from both General Secretary candidates at last night's hustings hosted by @TTRadioOfficial.
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Our members do not want to be on strike. This was a really hard decision for our members to take. They want to be in the classroom, doing what they do best – teaching and supporting our children and young people. But it’s a last resort. We have to #SaveOurSchools. #PayUp!
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🚨 The results are in! 🚨
In our ballot, @NEUnion members have voted in overwhelming numbers to take historic strike action for a fully funded, above-inflation pay rise.
We have to save our schools.
And this is why nurses are striking. It’s not just about pay. Same for educators, paramedics, firefighters, railway workers etc.
Heather, a specialist community nurse, broke down on @bbcwomanshour today as she described NHS working conditions. She was part of a discussion with A&E nurse Mary and Woman's Hour presenter @jesscreighton1 about the #nursesstrike taking place today⬇️
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Sunak’s talk of a £28bn cost of public sector pay rises is total CRAp taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2022… There are lies, damned lies and what Sunak says about public sector pay rises
I was on the train involved in the emergency at Euston on the 7th. I had to disembark by a ladder and walk down the track. @AvantiWestCoast No compensation. Response. ‘Although this was not a nice experience … we did get you to your destination.’ Acceptable?
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This dinner lady says she cries going into work - because she has to deny children school lunch.
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I thought we had got over nonsense like this decades ago. Apparently not. It is, literally, unbelievable.
“Physics isn’t something that girls tend to fancy. They don’t want to do it. They don’t like it… There’s a lot of hard maths in there that they don’t want to do.” 🤦🏻♀️ @Miss_Snuffy, UK Government Social Mobility Commission Chair #WomenInSTEM
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Today I put @coventrycc councillors who are members of Unite on notice. They will receive their membership suspension of holding union office. We now will investigate your behaviour. #CovBinStrike
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Be under no Illusion on day 2 I stated were going know where. On day 34 were stronger than ever. Our general secatary @UniteSharon has attended today! The fight is real for the people who doubted us! Back the #covbinstrike we win we all win! We're ready for the next stage!!!
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#ErdingtonVoteDaveNellist
Dave Nellist, a genuine NO_CUTS MP
As news broke of MPs getting a £2200 pay rise, @Dave4Erdington made clear he would only take the wage of an average worker in Erdington if elected.
The choice is clear VOTE for a socialist MP who lives the same lifestyle as people in Erdington on the same income.
