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🚨 URGENT: The Migrants’ Rights Network has issued an urgent callout to complete a government consultation on its so-called ‘earned settlement’ immigration scheme.

The consultation closes TONIGHT at 11:59pm!

LINK:
Earned settlement
The government is consulting on how the current settlement system should be reformed and how those reforms should be implemented.
www.gov.uk
February 12, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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Govt to spend £5bn to pay off 90% of the English councils debts for supporting children & young people with special educational needs.

The real problem is privatisation and profiteering by corporations, huge wealth transfer from public to private

How long before the write-off needs to be repeated?
£5bn council SEND debts to be paid off by government
It comes days after the Local Government Association warned that eight in 10 English councils would face bankruptcy, if they had to honour deficits.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 AM
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RMT Action Against Assaults campaign at Scottish Parliament calls for new law

RMT is demanding a new law to safeguard transport workers in Scotland against a sharp rise in assaults, ahead of a meeting with MSPs in Holyrood.
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RMT Action Against Assaults campaign at Scottish Parliament calls for new law
RMT is demanding a new law to safeguard transport workers in Scotland against a sharp rise in assaults, ahead of a meeting with MSPs in Holyrood.
rmtunion.org
February 10, 2026 at 8:19 AM
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Solidarity with members striking this week at Bristol and Manchester Met universities 💜

“University workers have suffered years of below-inflation pay offers. So for bosses to come to the table with just 1.4 per cent is nothing short of an insult.” Mike Short, UNISON
University staff to go on strike for three days after rejecting pay offer
The university said teaching should not be affected
unsn.uk
February 10, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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Our hearts are with the families of the 53 people, including two babies, who lost their lives after a boat capsized off the coast of Libya.

These deaths were preventable and they are a stain on our politics.

We need to open safe pathways now.

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
53 people dead or missing after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean
Only two survivors rescued after boat overturned off Libyan coast, UN migration agency says
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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Internationally educated nursing staff (IENs) make vital contributions to the UK’s health and care services every day, but UK government proposals to overhaul the Indefinite Leave to Remain system fail to recognise their value.

Write to your MP to demand better. 📝 ➡️ https://bit.ly/45qa50U
February 10, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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Zack Polanski is right to take on the super rich and Labour should be doing the same, argues former Jeremy Corbyn staffer India Thorogood

leftfootforward.org/2026/02/zack...
Zack Polanski Learned What Starmer Refuses To: Every Good Story Needs a Villain
Labour is failing to make a compelling case against the far-right, argues progressive campaigns adviser India Thorogood
leftfootforward.org
February 9, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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🚨 BREAKING: Birmingham bins strikers vote 100% to keep striking right through the summer.
That will be another summer of chaos for workers & residents & a whole year of @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social failing to even negotiate. The bin workers and people of Birmingham deserve better!
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Birmingham bin workers vote to extend strikes past May elections and into September
Council workers and Job & Talent workers more determined than ever to secure fair deal
www.unitetheunion.org
February 10, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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🇵🇸 Workplace Day of Action for Palestine: Thurs 12 Feb

TUC backed day of action in workplaces calling for: a permanent ceasefire; an end to the occupation; respect for international law and a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel.
unsn.uk/4aBjtBC
February 9, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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BREAKING 🚨 | We've just sent the latest donation from our pin badges to the incredible striking @unison.org.uk Gloucestershire phlebotomists.

48 weeks strong!

Show you give PHLEB, buy a badge here: bit.ly/IGIVEAPHLEBbadge

All money goes to the strike fund.

#StrikeMap
February 9, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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Bad Bunny = 💚✊

Love is more powerful than hate. And we’ll always be stronger together.

Let’s prove it on March 28. In London and across the globe – together against the far right.

#badbunny #superbowl #together #28March
February 9, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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Last week has been the final bullet for Keir Starmer. FBU members can't wait till May for change.

FBU general secretary Steve Wright on BBC One LK, "we lost more firefighters last year under a Labour government. We will be talking about industrial action. Our members are calling for that."
February 9, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Every worker needs a union 💜

Trade unions organise for fairness at work, promote equality, improve health and safety and get a better deal for members ✅

Work in retail or distribution? Join Usdaw this #HeartUnionsWeek (🔗 in bio)
February 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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It's #HeartUnions week!
If you care about the climate, join a union. ❤️

www.cacctu.org.uk/heartunions
February 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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A fake handwritten letter from a "concerned" pensioner was sent to voters but there was no mention of the fact it was Reform UK election material

leftfootforward.org/2026/02/refo...
Reform UK breaks electoral law with misleading Gorton and Denton by-election letter
Reform UK sent a letter from a "concerned" pensioner without disclosing that it was their election material
leftfootforward.org
February 9, 2026 at 12:58 PM