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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

3 years

No takers just yet, but I'm ready

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 months

We are many You are few We are Brighton Who are you?

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If you got takeaway for £20, 3 times a week without fail, then stopped and saved all that money, it would take 46 years to save the deposit on an average home in Brighton.

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Sheer size of the Brighton crowd ✊✊✊ Shout-out the very well-balanced person on a bus stop who took my phone

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Steve Jackson

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So far about 4 fash have shown up in Brighton and they're outnumbered... 500 to 1?

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Steve Jackson

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bell hooks roasting J.K. Rowling before it was cool

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Thousands on the streets of Brighton. This is our community, and this goes way beyond the usual crowd of activists. The far right aren't welcome here and we're not moving.

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 months

Hundreds of antifash en route to defend the hotel in Crawley ✊

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 years

Overwhelmed, exhausted, elated. Peckham, Brook House, Marsham Street, Colnbrook. Amazing result today. Let's use this momentum. The Rwanda MoU is yet to be scrapped, and even if/when it is, deportations are ongoing and regular. 1/6

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

4 months

Long overdue but I just joined @TheGreenParty . Looking forward to voting for @sianberry on the 4th!!!

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

20 days

In case anyone missed it; the Green Party has declared the genocide in Gaza a genocide, supports HS2, and has an exciting new network of Leftists organising in the party. If you're a left-winger who's still in Labour..... Time to reconsider?

Cllr Benali Hamdache

@greenbenali

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Greens on the left are organising. Get involved

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 months

Some absolute legends have blocked the coke float at Brighton Pride. No Pride in genocide!

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

1 year

@adam__tk This is the only financial advice I ever want

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 years

Shouldn't we stop with the Mick Lynch t shirts? Seems like a cool guy n all but if we pin a movement on individuals (again) we're a) embedding hierarchy (and dehumanisation) into collectivism And b) setting ourselves up for failure

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

3 years

This is from "The Will to Change," first published in 2004.

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 years

First Brighton @dontpayuk meeting wrapped, exciting plans ✌️✊ The cost of living crisis is a scandal that demands government intervention. Bills have to be reduced, and come October we'll be cancelling our direct debits. Head to to link up with us!!!

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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..which is an incredible book about unlearning the patriarchal norms we have all internalised. Highly encourage everyone (especially men) to read it

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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@AyoCaesar That breakfast looks fucking amazing what are they on aboot

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@SjBarrister Ah yes, why would anyone ever think about the cost of housing in their home city. You really got me there.

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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@hssjmcha Because first time buyers don't typically pay a 5% deposit

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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Hearing that groups of fash - 20-30+ are en route, so it may develop, but they'll be massively outnumbered no matter what ✊

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 years

Pretty fucking rich for @TUIUK to have a float at pride after making millions deporting people, including many LGBT+ folks to places that put their lives in danger. Shameless.

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 months

This front page of my local rag @brightonargus is completely despicable. They've uncritically reprinted the propaganda of a far-right racist who went to a hotel in Crawley on Friday to target people seeking asylum. 🧵

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 months

They're going home, they're going home Nazis going home

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 years

Brighton, tomorrow, 6pm at the clocktower. There's room for a couple more speakers if anyone wants to say anything - drop me a DM*

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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@StoryfulNews I filmed them and you can use them if you credit 'Free Palestine'

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 years

Not a fan of GBnews (as is probably clear from the video) but always a fan of speaking up in support of striking staff✊ Solidarity to everyone in @ucu at Sussex & beyond. Up the workers!! 💕

Sussex UCU

@sussexucu

2 years

Chair of Student Council @SteveJack on @GBNEWS "Once students have a conversation with striking workers they come to understand two things... Responsibility sits firmly with vice-chancellors and these striking workers are standing up for all of us" #StudentSolidarity #ucuRISING

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

3 years

I fucking love this tunnel (leading to Sussex Uni Campus) and hope someone writes a history of its art someday

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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My housemate said she'll give me £10 if this picture of a potato we found in a drawer gets 50 likes

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 years

People seem to like the first half of this interview, so here's the rest! Thanks @NEON_UK for setting up this chance to call out some of the lies from Government and University management. Solidarity @sussexucu @ucu !!

New Economy Organisers Network

@NEON_UK

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“Staff working conditions, are my learning conditions. Have you thought about the fact that I have to pay £9250 per year, I have £40k debt and I’m working three jobs just to be able to afford to go to university?” @stevejack talking in support of @UCU strike action

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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Last week @emb0wdn and I tried to speak to Rachel Reeves about Labour's climate policies. @GNDRising have been trying really hard to engage with the shadow cabinet, but as you can see she's not too keen to talk to us. We're sorry you feel like accountability is rude, Rachel!

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

1 year

Trafalgar Square completely locked down, nobody being let in 😀 lawful right to protest?

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 years

The Rwanda plan is the logical continuation of 10 years of Hostile Environment, and it won't end today, or tomorrow. We need to keep hitting the streets, keep blocking the roads, keep fighting the cases. 3/6

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

1 year

The University of Brighton is attempting to make over 100 staff redundant, with ~400 at risk. This is a classic case of abject mismanagement. Senior staff take bloated salaries, waste millions on flashy buildings, and staff and students take the hit. short🧵on what you can do:

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 years

The government doesn't give a shit about us. They let us down on climate, on covid, on cost of living. All we've got is eachother. They won't divide us with hate, and we will fight back when they try to divide us by force. Solidarity knows no borders!!!! 6/6

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

3 years

Kids at a school in Brighton have written a bunch of letters for the unaccompanied asylum seeking children who are staying here and I think there's some good advice we can all follow

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

5 months

@HeidiBachram @SussexUni Hi I'm a Jewish student at Sussex and one of many Jewish staff and students at this camp! There's no threat to Jewish students posed by it, because it's protesting Israeli genocide and has absolutely nothing against Jewish people. Hope this helps your understanding!

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 years

The Rwanda scheme is an escalation, but it's nowhere near the extent of Priti Patel's cruelty. People seeking asylum are routinely denied access to due process, frequently let down and habitually neglected. 2/6

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 years

We should have a form of national service where everyone spends 6 months working in hospitality, and 6 months in retail. Before doing so, you're not allowed to drink in a pub, go for a coffee, or go shopping.

Populism Updates

@PopulismUpdates

2 years

What is your most radical position that cannot be placed on the left-right political spectrum?

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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The person who wrote this garbage in the Argus is their trainee reporter, @lucyhuntjourno . But for a story of this significance, and the fact it's the front page, it has to be the editor who's to blame. @Arronjourno you're a joke of a journalist and you should be ashamed.

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

1 year

@PacoCuatroBurro Too much takeaway mate, cut back and you can live wherever you like

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 years

As long as the Tories scapegoat members of our communities, we have to fight back. Solidarity, care, compassion, and community will prevail. When the Home Office attacks, we fight back.4/6

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 years

Follow the @AntiRaids groups, get involved in your local one. Follow @StpDeportations @sdetsup @migrantsorg @FIRMCharter @FreefromTorture and the numerous other amazing organisations fighting the Hostile Environment and the Border Industry. Let's keep this momentum going. 5/6

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

1 year

Whilst you're here, there's a student named Muhammad who's being detained in Scotland and could use your solidarity . Please take 30 seconds to sign this petition ❤️

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

1 year

Putting the roof to good use ✊

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@SteveJack

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@PacoCuatroBurro I live, and grew up, in Brighton.

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@sallonsax @garydunion You get a fun night in

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Loads of people in Lewes showing support for the Brook House 3 ❤️✊

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Jon Stone

@joncstone

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Starmer on Boris Johnson saying ‘fuck business': "I can promise you that the only 'F words' I'll be using are ‘foreign investment’, 'fair trade', 'fiscal policy', and 'fiduciary duty'"

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Steve Jackson

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3 years

Reminder to anyone who's got a big, tiring week of strike action (or anything else) ahead: Take a break. Then tidy your room, do the washing, prepare some meals, lay out some treats to pick up at the end of a long day. These things always slip, and it adds to stress and burnout

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 years

Suella bravermans worst nightmare

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 months

Wishing for a world in which Jewish bodies in the UK claiming to ''''represent'''' me function as more than lobby groups for a foreign power committing genocide.

Board of Deputies of British Jews

@BoardofDeputies

2 months

Joint statement with the @JLC_uk : “We are concerned that the cumulative effect of these announcements, in quick succession, signal a significant shift in policy, away from Israel being a key UK ally. This would not only be a strategic error but a moral one.”

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1. I'm also a student in my final year. What's -really- hurting us is a government and employers that want to normalise low pay and poor conditions, whilst stripping services to the bone. Our solidarity must be unconditional.

Hannah Elizabeth

@CheekieChopsTru

2 years

@ucu I supported the last strikes, I’m all for striking for fairness, but 18 days is a lot, over half a month, this is my final year and will be crucial for my final grade, and having studied through covid and receiving no leniencies for this, this on top means I won’t achieve my best

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@SteveJack

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Lovely afternoon of arts n crafts, let's see how long it takes before these all get confiscated tomorrow

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@SteveJack

2 months

When John got in touch, did @brightonargus spend 5 minutes checking him out? Speak to anyone else who was in Crawley? Challenge him? No, they gave him the front page to curate his image and promote his views. The exact views that led to two hotels being set on fire last week.

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Steve Jackson

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*Personal/professional news!* On July 3rd, I'll be starting my job as a full time (sabbatical) officer @USSU As well as being one of the 6 officers responsible for the day to day running of the union, my remit will be Sports, Societies and Events officer

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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It took me five seconds to find John Wallsgrove's social media. Multiple times a day he posts racism, islamophobia, conspiracy theories, Tommy Robinson propaganda and beyond. The Argus front page; 'I'm a Brexiteer'. John isn't a 'Brexiteer'; he's a far-right racist.

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

3 years

Kathleen Stock has left the University of Sussex

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@SteveJack

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Stumbled upon some honest advertising out and about in Brighton! Makes a change

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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This man planned, promoted, then spent hours on Friday spewing racist abuse at a hotel housing people seeking asylum. He then 'contacted The Argus in the hopes of sharing his side of the story,' and they obliged, printing his words with no equivocation or critical engagement.

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

1 year

**PLEASE SHARE** Occupiers at University of Brighton, protesting staff redundancies, are being threatened with police, disciplinary and injunctive action - punitive response from a uni that cares more about its buildings than its students!!

UOB

@UOBSolidarity

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These are the allegations University of Brighton is making. We want to respond directly, they did not communicate with us directly and instead are communicating through solicitors. We are peaceful and not destructive. We do not aim to commit any damage- Occupiers

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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@AyoCaesar Do you ever worry that people are roleplaying as entitled, vicious muppets just to get a RT 😂

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

3 years

The legend that is Torch has pled not guilty to a criminal damage charge. The real criminals are companies that supply the arms trade, and those that prop them up. The trial will be on March 11th, save the date, we're going to make some noise.

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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@fightingadmiral @SjBarrister Go look up how much first time buyers tend to put down as a deposit. It's not 5%.

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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The far right getting the goodbye they deserve as the police move them off

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We're throwing together a solidarity rally at the Sussex picket on Thurs! Last minute but hope to see lots of people there!! p.s. graphic design is my passion @sussexucu @ucu @DrJoGrady

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@JustStop_Oil Fucking legends, hope they're ok and supported and the consequences aren't too bad 👏👏

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@SteveJack

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"at least we get a bank holiday from the Queen" wait til you hear about trade unions and the 4 day week

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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If the university isn't working for students and staff, is it working?? Hell no @nehaalfhb @connorussu

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 years

@ucu Love and solidarity to everyone in the comments and QTs!! Can't go through and reply to them all but it's so heartening to hear these words were uplifting, proud to be supporting striking workers in UCU and everywhere ✊✊✊

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@SteveJack

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👀👀

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@SteveJack

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Proud to be standing shoulder to shoulder with thousands of people in Brighton - Jewish, Muslim , whatever - it's the fash and the people amplifying their hate who aren't welcome.

Tina Obigwebi

@LiberalsRDumbAF

2 months

@SteveJack @QuirkyMerky If you dislike fascism, racism, bigotry, and violence, just wait until you find out about the islam you're defending.

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Follow @brightonanti

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The masculine urge to bail on my social sciences degree and open a woodworking business [with zero skills or experience]

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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John described what he'd be doing on Friday as 'protection of our borders'. He went to this hotel with the stated intention of taking up the mantle of border violence for himself. The Argus front page? 'Trouble came to me'.

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

1 year

@fightingadmiral @SjBarrister Or 10%!

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

3 years

So proud of this campaign, and the hundreds of people who played a part. Love and solidarity to all, especially those continually targeted and harassed by the Hostile Environment. This is a victory, but there's much more to do. Direct action gets the goods! Onto the next one.

Solidarity Detainee Support (SDS)

@sdetsup

3 years

✊CAMPAIGN VICTORY✊ For almost a year, we have been campaigning against @TUlUK , aiming to end their role as The Home Office's main deportation partner. Today, we are pleased to announce the success of this campaign. Full statement:

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 years

If you're a climate activist or group without vehemently anti-capitalist politics you're completely unserious about tackling the climate crisis

Ash

@theashrb

2 years

*Rubs hands like the messy mf I am* We're cancelling each other over political takes today. Post your cancellable political takes.

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@SteveJack

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Students support the strike! @sussexucu @ucu #OneOfUsAllOfUs #studentstaffsolidarity

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@SteveJack

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We're working with Unions and staff to bring 250 jobs in-house next year, and kick out border profiteer Mitie ✊

Mitie Must Fall

@MitieMustFall

2 years

#Mitie is the target of this campaign, NOT, SEF staff! We repeat… MITIE is the target of this campaign. NOT SEF staff. Bring workers in, kick Mitie out! Workers in, Mitie Out. Workers in, Mitie Out. WORKERS IN, MITIE OUT! #MitieMustFall #Sussex #SussexUni #Insource

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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Is anyone else just utterly losing their fucking mind at the deranged state of this cultish bootlicking delusional mindfuck of a week what a country holy fucking shit GET A GRIP YOU FUCKING MELTS I just want to scream in all their faces

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@SteveJack

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Yet another Uni in Brighton attempting to make mass redundancies. Inspiring to see so many students standing up to push back, hopefully management listen to @SAVEBIMM

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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Yesterday was fantastic, but the struggle against racism and fascism continues Tomorrow they're targeting a hotel in Crawley, and it's likely there will be way more fash there than yesterday (low bar admittedly). Be there if you can!!!

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

3 years

EMERGENCY VIGIL - Brighton Today, at least 30 people lost their lives crossing the channel. Heartbreaking. This is a political choice. The hostile environment policy is racist and inhumane. It must be resisted. Gather at 2pm Sat 27th outside Brighton Unitarian Church.

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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*BRIGHTON & SE PEOPLE* Do you work in a pub, cafe, hotel, coffee shop, bar? There's a lot going on in the world right now, and one of those things is we're launching the Unite Southeast Hospitality Branch! The region's first hospitality branch 👇

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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Imagine if instead of a 4 day weekend and massive parade celebrating 70 years of hereditary parasite we had a few days to collectively discuss the fact we're in the midst of climate emergency and people can't afford food 🙄

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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PICKET TEDDIES*

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@lacanian_bimbo

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I KNEW PICKET CATS EXISTED. It’s over for picket dogs

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Endless supply of absolute legends at the @GNDRising bloc on Sat. Amazing energy, truly one of the most exciting parts of the movement. @lloyd_rm , @NadiaWhittomeMP and @_OliviaBlake bringing the vibes, too!

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

3 years

What do we want? Fair pay! When do we want it? Now! #OneOfUsAllOfUs @sussexucu @BrightonUCU

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

1 year

Full solidarity to this legend

Elliot (they/them)

@rizpossnett

1 year

This evening I glued my hand to the floor of the Oxford Union debating chamber, wearing a t-shirt which said “NO MORE DEAD TRANS KIDS”, in front of Kathleen Stock during her talk at the Union. Here’s why I felt I had to take this action:

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@SteveJack

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*cracks knuckles*

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Felt a desire to tweet so here's teddy

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

2 years

I've spent over 2 decades within social movements, specialising in policing, with an interest in collaboration & cooperation between movement actors and police forces. I've put together some guidance on useful ways to effectively and respectfully interact with police. a 🧵:

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

1 year

Solidarity with everyone @SussexUnison taking strike action. We're all fighting for a better future for Higher Education ✊ sorry I'm not in Brighton to come to the picket today!!

UNISON - University of Sussex

@SussexUnison

1 year

We're ready on our pickets for 2 days of strike action over pay in Higher Education. With RPI at 10.2% there's only so much workers can continue to absorb. It's time for fair pay.

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2 years

I genuinely don't understand how some on here can be so against a nonwhite woman with migrant parents overseeing border policy and being Home Secretary

Scott Funke

@ScottFunke

2 years

I genuinely don’t understand how some on here can be so against a gay working class man becoming Labour leader and PM

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Me turning up to youth activist meetings, age 25

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Fondly reminiscing over year 10 when I was given a detention for a talk about abolishing the monarchy Apparently it "contravened the school's values"

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

3 years

I'm super burnt out and exhausted and need nothing more than to just be home in bed and the fucking bus driver just pulled us over to have a cigarette break and all I can say is I'm happy he gets to have a break and hope his shift is going ok and that he has a nice evening

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

1 year

@USSU releases a statement condemning @uniofbrighton management attempts to make over 100 redundancies, and supporting the staff and student pushback. Proud to be part of an SU that takes important stances like this 💯🔥✊

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Steve Jackson

@SteveJack

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Immigration detention centres are sites of atrocity. Join the Twitter storm today to show opposition to the Home Office's proposed new detention centre in Medomsley #Sanctuarynotdetention #NoToHassockfield #NoToDerwentside

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