Michael Abberton 🇺🇦🇸🇩
@michaelabberton.bsky.social
Cambridge UCU Vice President, UCU NEC…Oh... and UKIP tried to have me arrested for tweeting. http://campaignforucudemocracy.com
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Welcome new and old friends from the Other Place (I don't mean Oxford!).
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and my fiction (SF and horror fanfic mostly) website is here
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Most proud of my #DoctorWho serial so check it out!
My political and (personal) union blog is here michaelabberton.medium.com
and my fiction (SF and horror fanfic mostly) website is here
michaelabberton.com
Most proud of my #DoctorWho serial so check it out!
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Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
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“We were absolutely gobsmacked.”
48 courses axed, music, languages, mental health care, childcare.
No consultation. No vision.
This is why we’re voting YES, to stop the destruction of our universities.
#WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
@uonucu.bsky.social
48 courses axed, music, languages, mental health care, childcare.
No consultation. No vision.
This is why we’re voting YES, to stop the destruction of our universities.
#WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
@uonucu.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM
“We were absolutely gobsmacked.”
48 courses axed, music, languages, mental health care, childcare.
No consultation. No vision.
This is why we’re voting YES, to stop the destruction of our universities.
#WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
@uonucu.bsky.social
48 courses axed, music, languages, mental health care, childcare.
No consultation. No vision.
This is why we’re voting YES, to stop the destruction of our universities.
#WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
@uonucu.bsky.social
If Armistice Day is not about militarism or jingoism, why is it dominated by the Windsors?
Death in war is not “the ultimate sacrifice”.
And not forgetting? Look at Palestine and Sudan.
Genocide supported by the British government.
Death in war is not “the ultimate sacrifice”.
And not forgetting? Look at Palestine and Sudan.
Genocide supported by the British government.
November 11, 2025 at 8:16 AM
If Armistice Day is not about militarism or jingoism, why is it dominated by the Windsors?
Death in war is not “the ultimate sacrifice”.
And not forgetting? Look at Palestine and Sudan.
Genocide supported by the British government.
Death in war is not “the ultimate sacrifice”.
And not forgetting? Look at Palestine and Sudan.
Genocide supported by the British government.
Farage says the BBC has been biased for decades. We know. Brexit wouldn’t have happened without the BBC, and Farage’s near permanent chair on Question Time. From the Scots Indy vote scandal to the genocide in Palestine we see the bias.
November 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Farage says the BBC has been biased for decades. We know. Brexit wouldn’t have happened without the BBC, and Farage’s near permanent chair on Question Time. From the Scots Indy vote scandal to the genocide in Palestine we see the bias.
Farage wouldn’t exist without the BBC, the right wing bias has been well researched & documented. The fact that Trump did incite the insurrection has also been independently established. I’ve argued for years that a state broadcaster has no place in a democracy. But £1bn licence fee going to Trump?
November 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Farage wouldn’t exist without the BBC, the right wing bias has been well researched & documented. The fact that Trump did incite the insurrection has also been independently established. I’ve argued for years that a state broadcaster has no place in a democracy. But £1bn licence fee going to Trump?
The idea that the BBC is biased to the left is absurd. The editing of Leader Trump’s speech was bad, but he was found to have incited the insurrection. Remember when the BBC creatively edited Alex Salmond in a similar way?
November 10, 2025 at 6:28 AM
The idea that the BBC is biased to the left is absurd. The editing of Leader Trump’s speech was bad, but he was found to have incited the insurrection. Remember when the BBC creatively edited Alex Salmond in a similar way?
Off to LonDon again for UCU NEC. Ballots and disputes in all sectors across the country, with horrific news from Northumbria and Nottingham Unis. Anything you want to ask or want me to say today? #CampusUnions #UCU #WeAreTheUniversity
November 7, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Off to LonDon again for UCU NEC. Ballots and disputes in all sectors across the country, with horrific news from Northumbria and Nottingham Unis. Anything you want to ask or want me to say today? #CampusUnions #UCU #WeAreTheUniversity
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"Pope Leo said Scripture emphasizes the question that will be posed at the end of the world:
'How did you receive the foreigner, did you receive him and welcome him, or not? I think there is a deep reflection that needs to be made about what is happening'..."
chicago.suntimes.com/pope-leo-xiv...
'How did you receive the foreigner, did you receive him and welcome him, or not? I think there is a deep reflection that needs to be made about what is happening'..."
chicago.suntimes.com/pope-leo-xiv...
Pope Leo calls for ‘deep reflection’ about treatment of detained migrants in U.S.
“Many people who have lived for years and years and years, never causing problems, have been deeply affected by what is going on right now,” Chicago-born pope says.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 AM
"Pope Leo said Scripture emphasizes the question that will be posed at the end of the world:
'How did you receive the foreigner, did you receive him and welcome him, or not? I think there is a deep reflection that needs to be made about what is happening'..."
chicago.suntimes.com/pope-leo-xiv...
'How did you receive the foreigner, did you receive him and welcome him, or not? I think there is a deep reflection that needs to be made about what is happening'..."
chicago.suntimes.com/pope-leo-xiv...
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We’re already deep into the ballot! Here’s your reminder, the ballot closes on Friday 28 November.
If you haven’t posted your vote yet, do it today. Every single vote counts.
Vote early. Vote yes.
#WeAreTheUniversity
If you haven’t posted your vote yet, do it today. Every single vote counts.
Vote early. Vote yes.
#WeAreTheUniversity
November 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
We’re already deep into the ballot! Here’s your reminder, the ballot closes on Friday 28 November.
If you haven’t posted your vote yet, do it today. Every single vote counts.
Vote early. Vote yes.
#WeAreTheUniversity
If you haven’t posted your vote yet, do it today. Every single vote counts.
Vote early. Vote yes.
#WeAreTheUniversity
The purchase and sale of fireworks should be banned, with unlicensed possession a criminal offence. Have public displays by all means, but with private purchase the potential for harm either deliberate or accidental is too great. #guyfawkes #5Nov
November 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The purchase and sale of fireworks should be banned, with unlicensed possession a criminal offence. Have public displays by all means, but with private purchase the potential for harm either deliberate or accidental is too great. #guyfawkes #5Nov
is someone a fugitive or ‘on the run’ if they have been processed and released? The man released previously tried to surrender himself six times and was turned away each time.
Whatever happened, Lammy’s position is untenable.
Whatever happened, Lammy’s position is untenable.
November 6, 2025 at 8:47 AM
is someone a fugitive or ‘on the run’ if they have been processed and released? The man released previously tried to surrender himself six times and was turned away each time.
Whatever happened, Lammy’s position is untenable.
Whatever happened, Lammy’s position is untenable.
If Nigel Fascist backtracks on any more policies he’ll have to join Labour.
November 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If Nigel Fascist backtracks on any more policies he’ll have to join Labour.
If the accounts are to be believed, the government would be better spending money on mental health provision rather than airport security at rail stations
November 3, 2025 at 8:51 AM
If the accounts are to be believed, the government would be better spending money on mental health provision rather than airport security at rail stations
there never was a ceasefire. Israel never stopped the genocide. They just have more targets now.
October 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM
there never was a ceasefire. Israel never stopped the genocide. They just have more targets now.
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Sophia, our member from Edinburgh, speaks for so many of us:
“Consultants are being paid huge sums to drive cuts that tear apart the heart of what universities stand for.”
This is why we’re balloting. It’s time to stand together. #WeAreTheUniversity
“Consultants are being paid huge sums to drive cuts that tear apart the heart of what universities stand for.”
This is why we’re balloting. It’s time to stand together. #WeAreTheUniversity
October 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Sophia, our member from Edinburgh, speaks for so many of us:
“Consultants are being paid huge sums to drive cuts that tear apart the heart of what universities stand for.”
This is why we’re balloting. It’s time to stand together. #WeAreTheUniversity
“Consultants are being paid huge sums to drive cuts that tear apart the heart of what universities stand for.”
This is why we’re balloting. It’s time to stand together. #WeAreTheUniversity
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“They’ve doubled down on disaster.
Our universities deserve proper public funding not another broken model.”
@drjogrady.bsky.social discussing the white paper last night on UCU Live.
Our universities deserve proper public funding not another broken model.”
@drjogrady.bsky.social discussing the white paper last night on UCU Live.
October 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
“They’ve doubled down on disaster.
Our universities deserve proper public funding not another broken model.”
@drjogrady.bsky.social discussing the white paper last night on UCU Live.
Our universities deserve proper public funding not another broken model.”
@drjogrady.bsky.social discussing the white paper last night on UCU Live.
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“Ballots are won when members get organised.”
Post your vote, tag us and show your support for a New Deal for FE.
Let’s show the strength of FE members across the country. ✊
Post your vote, tag us and show your support for a New Deal for FE.
Let’s show the strength of FE members across the country. ✊
October 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
“Ballots are won when members get organised.”
Post your vote, tag us and show your support for a New Deal for FE.
Let’s show the strength of FE members across the country. ✊
Post your vote, tag us and show your support for a New Deal for FE.
Let’s show the strength of FE members across the country. ✊
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We have members at Oxford University using food banks.
Truly sickening.
See the full story and our recap from last night’s LIVE below. 👇 #WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
Truly sickening.
See the full story and our recap from last night’s LIVE below. 👇 #WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
October 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We have members at Oxford University using food banks.
Truly sickening.
See the full story and our recap from last night’s LIVE below. 👇 #WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
Truly sickening.
See the full story and our recap from last night’s LIVE below. 👇 #WeAreTheUniversity #VoteYES
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📞 LIVE tonight! Join UCU general secretary
@drjogrady.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk for a live phone in!
Call in. Listen in. Be there.
Tonight, Thursday 23 October @ 8PM.
#WeAreTheUniversity
@drjogrady.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk for a live phone in!
Call in. Listen in. Be there.
Tonight, Thursday 23 October @ 8PM.
#WeAreTheUniversity
October 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
📞 LIVE tonight! Join UCU general secretary
@drjogrady.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk for a live phone in!
Call in. Listen in. Be there.
Tonight, Thursday 23 October @ 8PM.
#WeAreTheUniversity
@drjogrady.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk for a live phone in!
Call in. Listen in. Be there.
Tonight, Thursday 23 October @ 8PM.
#WeAreTheUniversity
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Who is the university? We are.
Jo Grady joined striking members at
Nottingham today as they fight management’s refusal to commit to no redundancies during a restructure. #WeAreTheUniversity
Jo Grady joined striking members at
Nottingham today as they fight management’s refusal to commit to no redundancies during a restructure. #WeAreTheUniversity
October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Who is the university? We are.
Jo Grady joined striking members at
Nottingham today as they fight management’s refusal to commit to no redundancies during a restructure. #WeAreTheUniversity
Jo Grady joined striking members at
Nottingham today as they fight management’s refusal to commit to no redundancies during a restructure. #WeAreTheUniversity
The Home Secretary’s ridiculous remarks and scandalous allegations of racism over the Maccabi fans ban demonstrates that her dept is not fit for purpose
October 23, 2025 at 6:31 AM
The Home Secretary’s ridiculous remarks and scandalous allegations of racism over the Maccabi fans ban demonstrates that her dept is not fit for purpose
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HE BALLOT OPENS TODAY - look out for your ballot paper & return it asap. VOTE YES!
www.ucu.org.uk/WeAreTheUniv...
www.ucu.org.uk/WeAreTheUniv...
We are the University
It's time to remind bosses and politicians: We are the University.
www.ucu.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
HE BALLOT OPENS TODAY - look out for your ballot paper & return it asap. VOTE YES!
www.ucu.org.uk/WeAreTheUniv...
www.ucu.org.uk/WeAreTheUniv...
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Make no mistake, student learning conditions have deteriorated dramatically since the intro of marketisation, but they will get much much worse if we don't stand
Bosses will use bogus gongs to try to gaslight students & staff
We won't be fooled
Vote "Yes" #wearetheuniversity
Bosses will use bogus gongs to try to gaslight students & staff
We won't be fooled
Vote "Yes" #wearetheuniversity
October 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Make no mistake, student learning conditions have deteriorated dramatically since the intro of marketisation, but they will get much much worse if we don't stand
Bosses will use bogus gongs to try to gaslight students & staff
We won't be fooled
Vote "Yes" #wearetheuniversity
Bosses will use bogus gongs to try to gaslight students & staff
We won't be fooled
Vote "Yes" #wearetheuniversity
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Tonight...
BALLOT DAY LIVE 21 TUESDAY 7PM
We know what's at stake.
We know what we're fighting for.
Now it's time to vote.
Join us live as we kick off the ballot.
Make sure you're ready to VOTE YES and get others to do the same.
www.youtube.com/live/nJXD0_b...
We know what's at stake.
We know what we're fighting for.
Now it's time to vote.
Join us live as we kick off the ballot.
Make sure you're ready to VOTE YES and get others to do the same.
www.youtube.com/live/nJXD0_b...
October 21, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Tonight...
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UCU - Post-16 white paper poor substitute for proper public funding www.ucu.org.uk/article/1423...
Post-16 white paper poor substitute for proper public funding
UCU today responded to the government's post-16 white paper.
www.ucu.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
UCU - Post-16 white paper poor substitute for proper public funding www.ucu.org.uk/article/1423...