Vivek Thuppil
@vthuppil.bsky.social
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Worth remembering when looking at the horrific scenes in the US right now that both Reform and the Tories have pledged to bring in ICE-style organisations to the UK if they win power
January 24, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Worth remembering when looking at the horrific scenes in the US right now that both Reform and the Tories have pledged to bring in ICE-style organisations to the UK if they win power
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Disgraceful from @sheffielduni.bsky.social
Punishing staff twice for taking strike action, and pushing a resolution further from reach. Terrible for staff, terrible for students
Please donate to the hardship fund. But know that the union is fully behind Sheffield and supporting them through this
Punishing staff twice for taking strike action, and pushing a resolution further from reach. Terrible for staff, terrible for students
Please donate to the hardship fund. But know that the union is fully behind Sheffield and supporting them through this
Well that’s me locked out. No pay for the foreseeable future, all because I refuse to reschedule lost teaching, for which I have already lost pay as part of the strike. Please donate to support @sheffielducu.bsky.social members like me at www.gofundme.com/f/heubvb-sup...
January 20, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Disgraceful from @sheffielduni.bsky.social
Punishing staff twice for taking strike action, and pushing a resolution further from reach. Terrible for staff, terrible for students
Please donate to the hardship fund. But know that the union is fully behind Sheffield and supporting them through this
Punishing staff twice for taking strike action, and pushing a resolution further from reach. Terrible for staff, terrible for students
Please donate to the hardship fund. But know that the union is fully behind Sheffield and supporting them through this
If Polanski runs for Gordon & Denton, what are the odds of Burnham defecting to the Greens and endorsing Polanski?
January 25, 2026 at 12:14 PM
If Polanski runs for Gordon & Denton, what are the odds of Burnham defecting to the Greens and endorsing Polanski?
January 25, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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January 24, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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Not content with burning to the ground what they have already destroyed, management yesterday announced plans to decimate several more departments. No empathy, no understanding of the institution they purport to lead, and absolutely no vision of what they want it to be. Just destruction.
Myself & many colleagues are facing this at Sheffield Uni - double punishment for strike action. In the midst of this, yesterday many departments got an email announcing imminent structural reviews (ie redundancies). @sheffielducu.bsky.social
The University of Sheffield has stopped paying staff.
Not for striking but for refusing to work unpaid to make up for strike days they were already docked for.
This is punishment, not negotiation. And it’s completely reckless.
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1438...
Not for striking but for refusing to work unpaid to make up for strike days they were already docked for.
This is punishment, not negotiation. And it’s completely reckless.
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1438...
January 23, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Not content with burning to the ground what they have already destroyed, management yesterday announced plans to decimate several more departments. No empathy, no understanding of the institution they purport to lead, and absolutely no vision of what they want it to be. Just destruction.
If Keir Starmer had the tiniest bit of political nouse, he would have gone all out against Trump's apalling remarks belittling the sacrifices of NATO allies, including the UK, in Afghanistan, & used it to relentlessly draw a contrast with Trump worshipping Farage
But Starmer does not have the nouse
But Starmer does not have the nouse
January 23, 2026 at 4:53 PM
If Keir Starmer had the tiniest bit of political nouse, he would have gone all out against Trump's apalling remarks belittling the sacrifices of NATO allies, including the UK, in Afghanistan, & used it to relentlessly draw a contrast with Trump worshipping Farage
But Starmer does not have the nouse
But Starmer does not have the nouse
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We are further delighted to report that today's meetings of the Black Members' Standing Committee and Disabled Members' Standing Committee passed the motion. Next up: Equality Committee. #UCU
We are delighted to report that this motion passed unanimously at both the Women Members' Standing Committee and LGBTQ+ Standing Committee meetings this morning. Three more standing committee meetings take place next week where the motion has been tabled. So pleased to have such wide support #UCU
We've written a motion to open up the nomination process to UCU's advisory equality standing committees, which is long overdue. This would bring it in line with that for our decision-making NEC. More details of the process and our reasons at the link. #UCU #UKHE
ucucommons.org/rule-change-...
ucucommons.org/rule-change-...
January 23, 2026 at 12:10 PM
We are further delighted to report that today's meetings of the Black Members' Standing Committee and Disabled Members' Standing Committee passed the motion. Next up: Equality Committee. #UCU
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#UCU elections open next Friday. Please vote. Here’s the UCU Commons pitch
UCU elections 2026
Elections to the following roles will take place between 30th January and 2nd March 2026:
* Vice president from the further education sector, becoming President 2028-29
* By-election Vice Presiden...
ucucommons.org
January 23, 2026 at 11:04 AM
#UCU elections open next Friday. Please vote. Here’s the UCU Commons pitch
Your regular reminder that Donald Trump is an insult to everything good and decent.
news.sky.com/story/i-was-...
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I was in Helmand with UK troops. Draft 'dodger' Trump's words are a gut punch to families of those killed
Donald Trump has claimed NATO troops stayed "a little off the front lines" in Afghanistan. It's hard to know whether he's ignorant or just doesn't really care.
news.sky.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Your regular reminder that Donald Trump is an insult to everything good and decent.
news.sky.com/story/i-was-...
news.sky.com/story/i-was-...
If Starmer lets Burnham stand, then it's a Labour HOLD
If not, then disillusioned Labour supporters mean it will be a Green GAIN
If not, then disillusioned Labour supporters mean it will be a Green GAIN
Current Nowcast Projection for Gorton & Denton:
LAB: 29.8% (-20.9)
RFM: 26.9% (+12.8)
GRN: 24.1% (+11.0)
WPB: 8.0% (-2.3)
CON: 6.1% (-1.8)
LDM: 5.1% (+1.3)
Changes w/ GE2024.
electionmaps.uk/nowcast
LAB: 29.8% (-20.9)
RFM: 26.9% (+12.8)
GRN: 24.1% (+11.0)
WPB: 8.0% (-2.3)
CON: 6.1% (-1.8)
LDM: 5.1% (+1.3)
Changes w/ GE2024.
electionmaps.uk/nowcast
January 22, 2026 at 1:30 PM
If Starmer lets Burnham stand, then it's a Labour HOLD
If not, then disillusioned Labour supporters mean it will be a Green GAIN
If not, then disillusioned Labour supporters mean it will be a Green GAIN
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We are now 366 days into Trump "ending the war in Ukraine within 24 hours".
We are also 1,427 days into Putin's "3-day special operation".
Turns out tyrannical narcissists are full of shit.
We are also 1,427 days into Putin's "3-day special operation".
Turns out tyrannical narcissists are full of shit.
January 21, 2026 at 2:32 PM
We are now 366 days into Trump "ending the war in Ukraine within 24 hours".
We are also 1,427 days into Putin's "3-day special operation".
Turns out tyrannical narcissists are full of shit.
We are also 1,427 days into Putin's "3-day special operation".
Turns out tyrannical narcissists are full of shit.
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Trump is a demented moron
January 21, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Trump is a demented moron
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Some may remember that last year @ucu.org.uk ran a survey of members to improve participation in the union's democracy.
The report from the LRD (commissioned to undertake the survey) is here (login needed): www.ucu.org.uk/article/5364...
The report from the LRD (commissioned to undertake the survey) is here (login needed): www.ucu.org.uk/article/5364...
January 20, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Some may remember that last year @ucu.org.uk ran a survey of members to improve participation in the union's democracy.
The report from the LRD (commissioned to undertake the survey) is here (login needed): www.ucu.org.uk/article/5364...
The report from the LRD (commissioned to undertake the survey) is here (login needed): www.ucu.org.uk/article/5364...
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Sheffield merely the latest university to claim that legally withdrawing your labour should actually be postponing your labour, and punishing people further. Here’s how strikes work:
1. You legally stop working for a period of time. You don’t get paid.
2. Win or lose you go back to work.
1. You legally stop working for a period of time. You don’t get paid.
2. Win or lose you go back to work.
Well that’s me locked out. No pay for the foreseeable future, all because I refuse to reschedule lost teaching, for which I have already lost pay as part of the strike. Please donate to support @sheffielducu.bsky.social members like me at www.gofundme.com/f/heubvb-sup...
January 19, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Sheffield merely the latest university to claim that legally withdrawing your labour should actually be postponing your labour, and punishing people further. Here’s how strikes work:
1. You legally stop working for a period of time. You don’t get paid.
2. Win or lose you go back to work.
1. You legally stop working for a period of time. You don’t get paid.
2. Win or lose you go back to work.
Response from Donald Trump when asked to comment on this
January 20, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Response from Donald Trump when asked to comment on this
100% agree with @governor.ca.gov
Europe needs to stand up to the bully in the White House instead of seeking pathetic appeasement
news.sky.com/share/13496558
Europe needs to stand up to the bully in the White House instead of seeking pathetic appeasement
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Gavin Newsom to Europe: 'It's time to get serious'
Paul Kelso speaks with California governor Gavin Newsom, who had stark words for European leaders negotiating with President Donald Trump.
news.sky.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:30 PM
100% agree with @governor.ca.gov
Europe needs to stand up to the bully in the White House instead of seeking pathetic appeasement
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Europe needs to stand up to the bully in the White House instead of seeking pathetic appeasement
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This is the broken clock example where the broken First Past The Post system actually attempts to reflect the electorate.
We are in a multiparty system now. Labour must deliver proportional representation ahead of the next election.
We are in a multiparty system now. Labour must deliver proportional representation ahead of the next election.
January 20, 2026 at 9:16 AM
This is the broken clock example where the broken First Past The Post system actually attempts to reflect the electorate.
We are in a multiparty system now. Labour must deliver proportional representation ahead of the next election.
We are in a multiparty system now. Labour must deliver proportional representation ahead of the next election.
In other words, Reform have a ceiling and they've hit it.
They offer nothing to the people of Wales. Indeed, they have neither a Welsh leader (their last one is in jail for accepting bribes from Putin) nor any policies for Wales.
They're being found out for the charlatans that they are.
They offer nothing to the people of Wales. Indeed, they have neither a Welsh leader (their last one is in jail for accepting bribes from Putin) nor any policies for Wales.
They're being found out for the charlatans that they are.
There is is something very important to bear in mind when looking at Reform's drop in the polls in Wales.
Yes, their vote share has dropped...BUT... this doesn't mean that fewer people are supporting them...
1/4
Yes, their vote share has dropped...BUT... this doesn't mean that fewer people are supporting them...
1/4
January 19, 2026 at 8:44 PM
In other words, Reform have a ceiling and they've hit it.
They offer nothing to the people of Wales. Indeed, they have neither a Welsh leader (their last one is in jail for accepting bribes from Putin) nor any policies for Wales.
They're being found out for the charlatans that they are.
They offer nothing to the people of Wales. Indeed, they have neither a Welsh leader (their last one is in jail for accepting bribes from Putin) nor any policies for Wales.
They're being found out for the charlatans that they are.
Shame on the University of Sheffield
"Any work undertaken will be regarded as voluntary"
WTF is even that?! 🤬
"Any work undertaken will be regarded as voluntary"
WTF is even that?! 🤬
Well that’s me locked out. No pay for the foreseeable future, all because I refuse to reschedule lost teaching, for which I have already lost pay as part of the strike. Please donate to support @sheffielducu.bsky.social members like me at www.gofundme.com/f/heubvb-sup...
January 19, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Shame on the University of Sheffield
"Any work undertaken will be regarded as voluntary"
WTF is even that?! 🤬
"Any work undertaken will be regarded as voluntary"
WTF is even that?! 🤬
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Imagine giving away your Nobel peace prize medal hoping for a presidency and getting a Trump-signed gift bag instead
No words
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/15/a...
No words
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/15/a...
Venezuela’s Machado gave Trump her Nobel prize. In return she received a swag bag but no promise of support | CNN
When Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado walked into the White House on Thursday, she came bearing the gift US President Donald Trump has long coveted: a Nobel Peace Prize.
edition.cnn.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Imagine giving away your Nobel peace prize medal hoping for a presidency and getting a Trump-signed gift bag instead
No words
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/15/a...
No words
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/15/a...
Plaid Cymru showing that, in order to beat Reform, you have to offer the voters a true progressive alternative instead of merely trying to copy Reform's racist policies.
Imagine that!
🏴🏴🏴
Imagine that!
🏴🏴🏴
🐉 | Senedd Nowcast:
🌼 PLC: 39 - 31.3% (+10.6)
➡️ RFM: 32 - 29.1% (+28.0)
🌹 LAB: 11 - 11.1% (-25.1)
🌳 CON: 8 - 11.0% (-14.1)
🌍 GRN: 5 - 9.4% (+5.0)
🔶 LDM: 1 - 5.9% (+1.6)
Changes w/ 2021.
Explore: electionmaps.uk/nowcast/senedd
🌼 PLC: 39 - 31.3% (+10.6)
➡️ RFM: 32 - 29.1% (+28.0)
🌹 LAB: 11 - 11.1% (-25.1)
🌳 CON: 8 - 11.0% (-14.1)
🌍 GRN: 5 - 9.4% (+5.0)
🔶 LDM: 1 - 5.9% (+1.6)
Changes w/ 2021.
Explore: electionmaps.uk/nowcast/senedd
January 11, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Plaid Cymru showing that, in order to beat Reform, you have to offer the voters a true progressive alternative instead of merely trying to copy Reform's racist policies.
Imagine that!
🏴🏴🏴
Imagine that!
🏴🏴🏴
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Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal warns ICE:
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
January 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal warns ICE:
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".
"No law enforcement professional wears a mask... Those that come into our communities wearing a mask to commit crime... You getting arrested".
"Fake wannabe law enforcement... The criminal in the WH will not be able to keep you from going to jail".