David Tuck
@davidtuck.bsky.social
Head of History and Politics at Harrow International School Hong Kong. Deputy Editor of Politics Review. A level Politics Textbook Author
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David Tuck
@davidtuck.bsky.social
· May 10
My new textbook. Co authored with Anthony Bennett and Simon Lemieux is out.
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A paltry three points says that Labour has already lost most Corbyn-curious voters in current polling.
The big question is: how many would they lose in the kind of it-really-could-be-Farage general election in which they'd otherwise bank on stripping back a fair bit of Green and LD support?
The big question is: how many would they lose in the kind of it-really-could-be-Farage general election in which they'd otherwise bank on stripping back a fair bit of Green and LD support?
Excl: A new Corbyn-led party would win 10% of the vote, polling by More in Common shows, taking three points off Labour.
Full details in my column from this week's NS. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Full details in my column from this week's NS. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
June 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
A paltry three points says that Labour has already lost most Corbyn-curious voters in current polling.
The big question is: how many would they lose in the kind of it-really-could-be-Farage general election in which they'd otherwise bank on stripping back a fair bit of Green and LD support?
The big question is: how many would they lose in the kind of it-really-could-be-Farage general election in which they'd otherwise bank on stripping back a fair bit of Green and LD support?
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Rand Paul claims he's been uninvited from the White House picnic.
Rand Paul claims he's been uninvited from the White House picnic
He also is accusing Trump administration officials of waging a social media campaign against him.
www.politico.com
June 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Rand Paul claims he's been uninvited from the White House picnic.
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"If you leave your ego at home & are open to insights on new trends, ideas & perspectives, reverse mentoring can be an invaluable resource." I really like this, @davidtuck.bsky.social - and I agree! @tesmagazine.bsky.social: www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
3 benefits of reverse mentoring
A department head explains why experienced leaders should not overlook the skills and aptitudes of younger staff - if they’re willing to learn a thing or two
www.tes.com
June 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
"If you leave your ego at home & are open to insights on new trends, ideas & perspectives, reverse mentoring can be an invaluable resource." I really like this, @davidtuck.bsky.social - and I agree! @tesmagazine.bsky.social: www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
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My new textbook. Co authored with Anthony Bennett and Simon Lemieux is out.
May 10, 2025 at 4:13 AM
My new textbook. Co authored with Anthony Bennett and Simon Lemieux is out.
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Experienced school staff should embrace ‘reverse mentoring’ to help ensure their skills remain up to date, writes @davidtuck.bsky.social
3 benefits of reverse mentoring
A department head explains why experienced leaders should not overlook the skills and aptitudes of younger staff - if they’re willing to learn a thing or two
www.tes.com
June 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Experienced school staff should embrace ‘reverse mentoring’ to help ensure their skills remain up to date, writes @davidtuck.bsky.social
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Good luck to everyone sitting Edexcel Paper 1 Politics today! You'll be absolutely fabulous!☺️
Don't forget:
1. PLAN. Seriously.
2. Use words from Q in your answer
3. TIMING
4. USE examples, don't name drop
5. Paired paragraphs; SUBSTANTIATED judgment
6. LOA in intro & throughout
Don't forget:
1. PLAN. Seriously.
2. Use words from Q in your answer
3. TIMING
4. USE examples, don't name drop
5. Paired paragraphs; SUBSTANTIATED judgment
6. LOA in intro & throughout
a man in a suit and tie is giving a speech at a podium that says my dad was a toolmaker .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is giving a speech at a podium that says my dad was a toolmaker .
media.tenor.com
May 20, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Good luck to everyone sitting Edexcel Paper 1 Politics today! You'll be absolutely fabulous!☺️
Don't forget:
1. PLAN. Seriously.
2. Use words from Q in your answer
3. TIMING
4. USE examples, don't name drop
5. Paired paragraphs; SUBSTANTIATED judgment
6. LOA in intro & throughout
Don't forget:
1. PLAN. Seriously.
2. Use words from Q in your answer
3. TIMING
4. USE examples, don't name drop
5. Paired paragraphs; SUBSTANTIATED judgment
6. LOA in intro & throughout
My new textbook. Co authored with Anthony Bennett and Simon Lemieux is out.
May 10, 2025 at 4:13 AM
My new textbook. Co authored with Anthony Bennett and Simon Lemieux is out.
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Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Labor Party have won the country’s federal election against the right-wing Coalition camp in a race dominated by US President Donald Trump and his trade war.
Albanese set to remain Australian prime minister as Labor wins election
The final phase of the election campaign was dominated by Trump’s trade war and the cost of living.
www.politico.eu
May 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Labor Party have won the country’s federal election against the right-wing Coalition camp in a race dominated by US President Donald Trump and his trade war.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has violated a self-imposed Easter ceasefire in his Ukraine war, with several strikes and assaults overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said today.
Putin violating his own Easter truce, Zelenskyy says
The Ukrainian president reiterated offers for a month-long ceasefire.
www.politico.eu
April 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has violated a self-imposed Easter ceasefire in his Ukraine war, with several strikes and assaults overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said today.
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Fabulous to have Alonzo from ASK Apprenticeships to speak to Year 12 this morning. It is SO important for students to understand ALL the post-18 routes so that they can make informed choices and decisions ❤️ @careerent.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Fabulous to have Alonzo from ASK Apprenticeships to speak to Year 12 this morning. It is SO important for students to understand ALL the post-18 routes so that they can make informed choices and decisions ❤️ @careerent.bsky.social
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The world's cartoonists on this week's events 🎨
World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
Drawing the top stories around the globe.
www.politico.eu
March 22, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The world's cartoonists on this week's events 🎨
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Absolutely love this piece by @gsoh31.bsky.social This point 👇 is especially problematic when trying to offer advice and guidance to students on making the best post-18 choices for them.
March 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Absolutely love this piece by @gsoh31.bsky.social This point 👇 is especially problematic when trying to offer advice and guidance to students on making the best post-18 choices for them.
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Fabulous visit to Brussels today! Popped by the Belgian Federal Parliament, and saw a copy of the Maastrict Treaty in the Museum of the National Bank! 😎
#PoliticsOnHoliday
#PoliticsOnHoliday
February 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Fabulous visit to Brussels today! Popped by the Belgian Federal Parliament, and saw a copy of the Maastrict Treaty in the Museum of the National Bank! 😎
#PoliticsOnHoliday
#PoliticsOnHoliday
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SO excited to share with parents and students the bumper Life Beyond LGS newsletter in anticipation of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek next week 🥳 There are SO many amazing events and opportunities!
#NAW2025
#NAW2025
February 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
SO excited to share with parents and students the bumper Life Beyond LGS newsletter in anticipation of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek next week 🥳 There are SO many amazing events and opportunities!
#NAW2025
#NAW2025
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Wonderful to be at the University of Leicester today to witness the unveiling of this portrait of former chancellor of the university, David Willetts - with his book A University Education, of course! (The artist is Vladimir Presnyakov)
February 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Wonderful to be at the University of Leicester today to witness the unveiling of this portrait of former chancellor of the university, David Willetts - with his book A University Education, of course! (The artist is Vladimir Presnyakov)
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My new book for A level Politics is out now! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DV3M2ZS...
January 26, 2025 at 6:57 AM
My new book for A level Politics is out now! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DV3M2ZS...
My new book for A level Politics is out now! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DV3M2ZS...
January 26, 2025 at 6:57 AM
My new book for A level Politics is out now! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DV3M2ZS...
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Features research by @syysr.bsky.social, @dingbatacus.bsky.social, @graemedavies.bsky.social and me investigating how strong are the public norms against intimidation and abuse of politicians. The short answer is: pretty strong. For more, see journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.....
Latest piece for the House Magazine - looking at who thinks it's OK to abuse politicians.
www.politicshome.com/thehouse/art...
www.politicshome.com/thehouse/art...
The Professor Will See You Now: Scum
In an occasional series, Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. This week: scum
www.politicshome.com
December 17, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Features research by @syysr.bsky.social, @dingbatacus.bsky.social, @graemedavies.bsky.social and me investigating how strong are the public norms against intimidation and abuse of politicians. The short answer is: pretty strong. For more, see journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.....
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President Emmanuel Macron is trying to limit the far-right National Rally’s influence in France's next government and find a way forward with the center left.
But a path ahead still remains elusive.
But a path ahead still remains elusive.
Macron working to strip far right of influence on next French government
The French president is trying to limit the far-right National Rally’s influence and find a way forward with the center left, but a path ahead remains elusive.
www.politico.eu
December 11, 2024 at 2:34 PM
President Emmanuel Macron is trying to limit the far-right National Rally’s influence in France's next government and find a way forward with the center left.
But a path ahead still remains elusive.
But a path ahead still remains elusive.
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France's government is teetering on the brink of collapse.
If it falls, there could be catastrophic ramifications for France's finances and the stability of the eurozone.
Our deep dive into the whole situation 👉 www.politico.eu/article/ever...
If it falls, there could be catastrophic ramifications for France's finances and the stability of the eurozone.
Our deep dive into the whole situation 👉 www.politico.eu/article/ever...
November 29, 2024 at 8:06 AM
France's government is teetering on the brink of collapse.
If it falls, there could be catastrophic ramifications for France's finances and the stability of the eurozone.
Our deep dive into the whole situation 👉 www.politico.eu/article/ever...
If it falls, there could be catastrophic ramifications for France's finances and the stability of the eurozone.
Our deep dive into the whole situation 👉 www.politico.eu/article/ever...
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday in Florida as the military alliance prepares for the real estate mogul's return to power.
NATO chief Rutte meets Trump for ‘global security’ talks
The meeting comes amid growing fears among NATO members that the U.S. president-elect could destabilize the defense alliance.
www.politico.eu
November 24, 2024 at 10:12 AM
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday in Florida as the military alliance prepares for the real estate mogul's return to power.
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Weighing into that conversation, here’s a piece that’s literally in The Conversation: theconversation.com/public-widel....
The 3 graphs in the piece tell the story:
1. Very widespread condemnation of anything very intrusive or physically threatening.
The 3 graphs in the piece tell the story:
1. Very widespread condemnation of anything very intrusive or physically threatening.
November 13, 2024 at 9:33 AM
Weighing into that conversation, here’s a piece that’s literally in The Conversation: theconversation.com/public-widel....
The 3 graphs in the piece tell the story:
1. Very widespread condemnation of anything very intrusive or physically threatening.
The 3 graphs in the piece tell the story:
1. Very widespread condemnation of anything very intrusive or physically threatening.
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