Ian Watkinson

Teacher; Trade Unionist; Penwortham & Lostock Hall Labour Councillor. NEU & UNITE member. All tweets in a personal capacity

[Ian Watkinson @Ian_Watkinson1]

https://t.co/BUSTFAwtof

[David Morgan 💙 @davidmorgan100]

Excellent

[Ian Watkinson @Ian_Watkinson1]

Forget-me-not 2026 https://t.co/h1yzwOLNlU

[Ian Watkinson @Ian_Watkinson1]

Fabulous fundraising day at the superb @Penwortham_GC for the 2025 Mayor’s Cup Challenge.

Congratulations to the winners with thanks to Mayor of Penwortham Cllr. David Shaw whose local nominated charities will benefit from this brilliant day.

@StCatherinesPre
@Gallowaysblind

[Ian Watkinson @Ian_Watkinson1]

@OldGoldRacing @ayrracecourse @lucindavrussell @francescacumani @GBRacing @AtTheRaces @HJWatkinson

[Ian Watkinson @Ian_Watkinson1]

Dixie Dean died 10 ft away at this game. This autograph was tragically his last.

It’s very poignant today as Denis Law’s signature sits next to his. My dad knew him but still made me get it every time we saw him at the match.

Proper footballers. Legends.

@Everton @ManUtd

[Daniel Kebede @DanielKebedeNEU]

5.5% pay award for all Teachers across all bands

£1.2bn to fund the award

Is it a correction? No
Is it a step in the right direction? Yes
Is the award funded? Yes

Keegan abdicated. Philipson funded.

But it was our members engaging in the #PayUp24 campaign and through our indicative ballot (90% Yes to strike for fully funded above inflation award) that moved the "independent" review body.

This is a step towards a correction. A step towards fixing the recruitment & retention crisis.

More to be done.

[Ian Watkinson @Ian_Watkinson1]

4.2 million children in the UK are living in #poverty -- I just found out how many children in my local area are struggling. It's heartbreaking. Enter your postcode & email your MP. #NoChildLeftBehind @NoChildBehindUK | https://t.co/Eq4a1rrEe7

[Ian Watkinson @Ian_Watkinson1]

Find out about Government funding cuts to your school.

76% of schools in Lancashire have faced cuts since 2010/11.

This equates to cuts of £54.8M from school budgets at an average of £340 per pupil.

#schoolcuts: https://t.co/Bq0SzA8XPf

[Stop School Cuts @SchoolCuts]

1/ ⚠️ Government cuts are leaving school buildings across the country unable to make much-needed repairs.

🧵 Read about the challenges this infant school is facing:

[Penwortham Golf Club @Penwortham_GC]

The Inaugural "Penwortham Mayor's Cup" @Ian_Watkinson1 held today. Mr President Paul in attendance and winning team, with special mention to Alex (25 points on front 9). Preston Sports School came 2nd

[Ian Watkinson @Ian_Watkinson1]

The @FA has to rethink the decision to scrap replays to keep the magic of the FA Cup alive. If they hear from hundreds and thousands of angry fans, they'll have to back down - will you join me and sign the petition?

https://t.co/dfzzrMQ5GM via @38degrees

[Ian Watkinson @Ian_Watkinson1]

Two brand new sporting fundraising events to look forward to this coming bank-holiday weekend in Penwortham.

Raising money for local charities @StCatherinesPre @LancsMind @Autism Can you help?

@Penwortham_GC @PenworthamCC
@VernonCaruscc
@PenworthamTC

#Mayor_of_Penwortham

[Ian Watkinson @Ian_Watkinson1]

🏫 It’s unacceptable that our children learn in schools with crumbling buildings, overflowing class sizes, and cuts to arts & sports.

✍️ Email your MP and call for the £12.2 billion needed to start reversing the impact of 14 years of school cuts.

➡️ https://t.co/icz9FFtoo2

[Ian Watkinson @Ian_Watkinson1]

Hospital emergency departments must put infection control ‘top of their agenda’ https://t.co/MZT1K7CHBP

[Ian Watkinson @Ian_Watkinson1]

Costs of air filters in every Lancashire classroom would be eclipsed by health benefits | Blog Preston https://t.co/oTRM89vG8v

[NEU HEALTH & SAFETY @NEU_SAFETY]

'Give kids the same Covid protection politicians get': Preston teacher's call for clean air in classrooms.

#InvestInEducation
#MakeSchoolsSafe
#BREATHAKING

https://t.co/lOup762H5d

[NEU HEALTH & SAFETY @NEU_SAFETY]

Air filters for London's schools - mayor - BBC News

Every child and every teacher in every UK classroom deserves to breathe clean, filtered air, every day.

#InvestInEducation #MakeSchoolsSafe
#Breathtaking https://t.co/ERI3rnYdRB

[NEU HEALTH & SAFETY @NEU_SAFETY]

Sister of Headteacher Ruth Perry Demands Overhaul of How Work-Linked Suicides are Investigated on Anniversary

Not enough has been done to prevent future tragedies.

#AbolishOFSTED
#RememberingRuth

@DanielKebedeNEU

https://t.co/STFUGdEO6J

[NEU HEALTH & SAFETY @NEU_SAFETY]

Covid-19 admissions to hospital in December up 72% - 3,929 people daily - flu cases up a third.

10 million+ children back at school on Monday and @NHS tell parents it’s OK to send them in with symptoms and not to test.

What can possibly go wrong?

https://t.co/6ZvBqKm8ff