Jayne Stynes

researcher & lecturer 🇮🇪 🇵🇸 Free Palestine

[Nitin Sawhney @thenitinsawhney]

Here’s what I believe a decent U.K. political party would stand for… in no particular order… This is obviously not exhaustive but it is some of what I think would make this country a better place for all.

1. Increase spending on the NHS, especially increasing pay to doctors and nurses. Fund this from increasing taxes on the wealthy, particularly closing down tax loopholes for large companies. Also chase money back from companies who took billions for useless PPE and hopeless covid tracking…
2. Deal with the asylum seekers boat situation by spending more on quicker processing of applications (which are impossibly slow right now) and opening LEGAL routes for asylum applications. Scrap ridiculous Rwanda scheme.
3. Condemn continuing aggression and impose sanctions to prevent more genocide in Gaza. Reopen international talks to find a two state solution.
4. Look at rebuilding trade relations and freedom of movement with Europe and other parts of the world, particularly by working together on reinforcing international human rights law and incentivising people to bring their skills and talents to the U.K.
5. Ban companies from dumping sewage in our waters and look at cleaning up rivers and our sea territories by spending money on alternative waste disposal systems.
6. Commit to tackling climate change by offering tax incentives to companies using clean energy sources. Commit more to international cooperation on climate change policies.
7. Bring down inflation by incentivising productivity and community motivation schemes. Also by looking at tighter fiscal policies aimed at redistribution of wealth to address ridiculous current disparity.
8. Invest in community building schemes where people are encouraged to meet in local venues to discuss community issues.
9. Invest in the emergency services and police force (as well as fire services) to bring down crime and improve community relations. Police need to be educated extensively in dealing with hate crime, racism and sexual violence.
10. Look at compassion schemes designed to give communities more education on and responsibility for vulnerable people, including the homeless, the differently abled and those dealing with mental health issues.
11. Challenge media bias by reinforcing reporting neutrality policies. Ban oligarchs from controlling our information outlets unless they pass tests of neutrality and responsibility.
12. Dismantle cronyism and nepotism in government and at the BBC. Former politicians or those expressing strong political affiliations should not be eligible for controlling BBC posts.
13. Increase welfare, social security spending and the minimum wage to avoid anyone relying on food banks.
14. Spend money on responsible policing of companies using AI to replace humans.
15. Bring back council grants for university students and promote greater education in the arts and sciences.

[Becci Wallace McGarvey @Toidfish]

Alright you gorgeous Humans?
This FREE course, which is part of our MA Music program, is open to the public (songwriters) as a CPD initiative. I happen to run the module and you gain 20 credits at SQA level 11 upon completion.
https://t.co/zRjjU4ZMLF

[Lyle Scougall @lylescougall]

I was invited to deliver a talk and be involved in a Q&A with the Commercial Music Students at the @UniWestScotland

I sat in the position of the students not that long ago, so I am extremely greatful to be invited in to talk about my career so far.

[Jayne Stynes @jayneystynes]

@lylescougall Absolutely- Such wisdom!

[Jayne Stynes @jayneystynes]

I will never not be enthusiastic about ear protection. Musicians and music enthusiasts PROTECT YOUR EARS.

[erol alkan @erolalkan]

Listen up people, this is important. I'd strongly recommend you seek out some ear protection if you are in and out of nightclubs, festivals and other loud spaces.

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[Jayne Stynes @jayneystynes]

I’ve recently been reading Minnie Bruce Pratt’s ‘Crimes Against Nature’, a poetry collection that maps her experience as a mother loosing custody to her children (homosexuality was criminalised at the time). Incredible poet, activist and human being. Rest in Power Minnie.

[Auntie Kate sez please #stayalive, don’t be mean❤️ @katebornstein]

Minnie Bruce Pratt passed today. Fierce femme, long time activist, poet, and educator. Loving wife, and widow to author/activist Les Feinberg. Rest in power, dear lady.

L to R: #LesFeinberg, #MinnieBrucePratt, me, ⁦@urbantantrika⁩
August, 2002, West Village NYC

[Brighter Sound @BrighterSound]

Join us in July for our first Open Artist Series event of 2023

Push back against traditional markers of success, and find new ways to achieve your version of artistic legitimacy and creative fulfilment with @jayneystynes ✨

12 July from 3pm at Canvas 🔗 https://t.co/dmOAadhJNb

[Jayne Stynes @jayneystynes]

Just finished the ‘Once Upon A Time in Northern Ireland’ series on @BBCiPlayer exploring the history of the troubles from both sides of the conflict. Can’t recommend it enough. A devastating but deeply compassionate watch. Huge respect to everyone involved in the making.

[Jayne Stynes @jayneystynes]

A reminder of how impactful well trained staff can be when instances of harassment happen. Visible signage can be preventative, but also let’s ppl know they can report & will be believed. Big up the staff at NiceNSleazys & the work of @_goodnightout @AskForAngela

[Jayne Stynes @jayneystynes]

Awful experience getting groped as I arrived @nicensleazy last night. Spoke w/the doorman afterwards who calmly reassured me the man wouldn’t be let back in. Really appreciated how professionally it was dealt with & how much visible @_goodnightout @AskForAngela signage was up.

[Kat Bassett @katolivia94]

Are Fred Again/Skrillex/Four Tet just Boygenius for men?

[Jayne Stynes @jayneystynes]

Still time to apply to the @BrighterSound residency!! Deadline 30th Jan.

[Brighter Sound @BrighterSound]

Our residency with @nubya_garcia includes:

> An online introduction meeting (20 Mar)
> A 4 day residency in Bradford (27-30 Mar)
> A live evening show (30 Mar)
> An online evening workshop led by @jayneystynes (27 Mar)

Sound good? Apply by by 30 Jan > https://t.co/PiMYeE4rFc

[Jayne Stynes @jayneystynes]

@ciaranclarke Yes please! I would love that. Will dm you my email ☀️

[Jayne Stynes @jayneystynes]

@ciaranclarke Love love love this!!!

[Jayne Stynes @jayneystynes]

@KHartResearch Huge huge HUGE congratulations ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[Jayne Stynes @jayneystynes]

@RachelBridge_ STUNNING

[Jayne Stynes @jayneystynes]

@BrighterSound @ace_national Fantastic news!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Jayne Stynes @jayneystynes]

@Anamik1977 @pavement_band I saw them at the Barrowlands on Tuesday- such a great show!