There is no ‘teacher shortage’. There are thousands of qualified experiences teachers who are no longer teaching. There’s a shortage of respect and proper compensation for teachers allowing them to actually teach.
This morning, @grantshapps has been 'spouting nonsense' about the #RailStrikes 🧵
For example, he falsely claims Sunday working laws haven't changed since 1919. This is just another Grant Shapps fantasy.
#SupportRailWorkers
You will no doubt have seen climate sceptics sharing this comparative image below in an attempt to say the media is "manipulating" us to be alarmed about the extraordinary heatwave.
But, as ever, it's the sceptics who are doing the manipulating. Let me explain how...
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Friday fact check 🧵 - here are the articles I've had published this week.
From comparing 'fear-mongering' weather maps to 'arrest warrants' allegedly being issued for Boris Johnson, Chris Whitty and Cressida Dick.
There's rarely a dull moment in misinformation.
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We're offering a £1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person that threw a brick at one of our services on approach to Hull Paragon station last month that showered a 15-week-old baby in shattered glass. 1/2
Mick Lynch schooling presenters on the media rounds is absolutely class. Such a refreshing sight compared to the political game playing and spin we are constantly subjected to.
@whufc1972@RMTunion Of course it’s higher than a private, that’s an entry-level role. The entry level salary for a rail worker is £18k. The ones on £31k have been there years and are experienced, it will be similar in the armed forces
Rail companies in the UK have made massive profits, taken government bailouts, given an unreliable service to the public and fares are a complete joke.
Governments response? Attack the workers.
RT if you back the RMT members balloting for strike action to defend themselves.