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Rhiannon Lockley (she/her)
@illdoitanyway.bsky.social
Mum, trade unionist, lecturer, Ed D student | Chair of BCU UCU, Vice Chair West Mids UCU, UCU NEC | Social reproduction feminism, reproductive labour, education activism.


V tired.
I have glasses now 👓
November 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Pickets across the country. A march through Leicester.

Hundreds of jobs on the line.

We’re not standing by while the sector burns.

We will continue to fight.

Congrats to all involved for yesterday!
November 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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😡 @unitetheunion.bsky.social demands independent Investigation into blacklisting at @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social.

This is a clear threat of anti-union blacklisting, which is illegal under UK employment law.
November 13, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Mary Sheffield will not only become the 1st woman mayor of Detroit, she is now the youngest Black woman in U.S. History to be elected to a major city.
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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I knew it would take less than a day for a tiktok dj to make something.
November 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Possible Media reports -
PMQ
Speculation about the Budget
Racism in the NHS
The Villa match
A socialist won NY
And so much more

Political editor of The Guardian
LAMMY DOESN’T HAVE A POPPY ON
This is the fearless journalism Britannia deserves.
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The superstar Ms Badu in Manchester tonight
🤩🤩🤩

Like Black Power Desk last night, incredible soul-reaching through art… and much needed ♥️
October 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Black Power Desk

"1970s London. The streets awash with a fever of political unrest, the rhythm of the sound system culture is birthing a new era of soulful lover’s rock, fusing RnB and reggae, amidst the covert Black Power Desk operations of New Scotland Yard." #Musicals 🎶

youtu.be/qs8IM_WfGmI?...
October 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Took the girls to see this at the Hippodrome last night. Fantastic production, go and see if you get chance! www.birminghamhippodrome.com/calendar/bla...
BLACK POWER DESK – Birmingham Hippodrome
www.birminghamhippodrome.com
October 26, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Very excited to be presenting my work at the International Marxist Feminist Conference in Porto this time in a month - keynote speakers include Ruth Wilson Gilmore and Silvia Federici!
marxfemconference.com/program-2025/
Program – Marx Fem International Conference
marxfemconference.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A breather to listen to some Social Reproduction theory and think at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
October 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
SRT lab: Alessandra Mezzadri | Aaron Jaffe, Tithi Bhattacharya, Sue Ferguson | Social Reproduction
youtu.be/-Yt1nLyHMPE?...
SRT Lab | Alessandra Mezzadri | Aaron Jaffe, Tithi Bhattacharya, Sue Ferguson | Social Reproduction
YouTube video by SRT Lab
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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It’s wild how Israel imprisoned some
British activists from the flotilla like two weeks ago and Starmer was like: it’s a matter for Israel but there’s been an emergency parliamentary meeting to discuss football hooligans from another country and how we welcome them
October 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
. @plutopress.bsky.social post arrived today 💌
October 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Peak teen content uncovered sorting:

Special dates: my friend Gaz’s addition (Xmas, his birthday), my birthday (unlikely to forget?), mum & dad’s anniversary (clearly running out of noteworthy dates…)

Then, above Forever Friends bears, written in purple felt-tip:

31st October: River dead
September 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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BREAKING: Israel has ordered shut the Allenby Crossing, the only gateway for three million Palestinians in the West Bank to the outside world, “until further notice,” in what appears to be a response to the wave of recognition of Palestine by UN member states including key European allies.
September 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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He is talking about my friends, neighbours, family and work colleagues. This man is evil and reminiscent of 1930’s Germany. Why isn’t Starmer condemning him in the strongest possible terms?

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Farage’s plan to scrap indefinite leave to remain dubbed ‘unworkable stunt’
Doubt cast over figures used by Reform UK leader as experts warn of labour shortages
www.independent.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 7:51 AM
🇮🇹🇵🇸✊🏻
Solidarietà!
September 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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That's the way to do it! 💪
#MarxistMonday
September 22, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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An inspiring first day of picketing to kick off our 4 weeks of strike action! Faculty, students, AND a dog or two made an appearance.
September 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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New to pickets? Talk to us! @uonucu.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Making the entire #UKHE system rely on student debt exacerbates all the inequalities: only those who can afford it can undertake career-building activities, others are scrambling to survive.

It’s shameful. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
September 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Strike selfie! On the picket with @uonucu.bsky.social today. Come say hi if you’re Notts based!
September 22, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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We mobilized over 400 actors, comedians, directors, musicians, and writers to condemn the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.

Now is the time to oppose government censorship and fiercely defend our First Amendment rights.
400 Celebrities Join With ACLU to Protest Disney’s Kimmel Suspension, Including Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and More
Approximately 400 celebrities and actors have signed on to a letter from the ACLU protesting Disney's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's ABC show
variety.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM