Shannon Jackson

Working with youth in and outside of schools to fight for a better world. Based in West Yorkshire, with links to
@solar4_schools + @YLeedsUK.

[Mark Davis @_ProfMarkDavis]

So, shall we talk how to deliver recovery bonds @AnnelieseDodds @Ed_Miliband @Keir_Starmer?

A thread.

Our Community Municipal Investment (CMI) model, developed with @AbundanceInv @SSPLeeds, already provides local green bonds to residents via Councils to fund #netzero projects.

[Ed Carlisle @edleeds]

Quick impactful litterpick today, with a couple of locals, at the Garnets playground in #Hunslet Moor. Thank you to our political opponents for their concern/challenge about litterpicking (having reported us to WY Police), but we're within regulations + taking every precaution.

[Emma Sweeney @EmmaSweeneyTV]

Can't wait to chat with @joybeckermusic about this AMAZING new EP on tonight's show! Join us on @bbclancashire from 8-10PM!

[Shannon Jackson @SJackson96]

PLEASE support and share the creative industry. NORTHERN MUSIC & ARTISTS NEED YOU RIGHT NOW. This new track is an absolute beauty 💕✌
#joybeckermusic
#supportnorthernartists
#supportcreativesincovid
@joybeckermusic
https://t.co/9zdFKEK2pI

[He aroreretini EJ 💜 kia kaha! @EJhummingbrain]

Today I got an important email that I know will take time & thought to respond to - but instead of jumping straight in or shying away entirely, I managed to send a short "got your message, lots on today, will read & respond soon" 🎆

What are your latest #ADHDVictories?

[Shannon Jackson @SJackson96]

A belated 22nd Birthday to Osime Brown.

@RobertBuckland @ukhomeoffice
#StopTheDeportation #FreeOsimeBrown #OsimeNeedsHisFamily
@FreeOsimeBrownOsimeNeedsHisFamily

Please RT everyone.

@Annwenn_thurlow
@Robbie_strath
@Jabba14J
@Zarahall135
@Daisymabel25
@MayaJagger

[Shannon Jackson @SJackson96]

@artbyjay74 @nicolecoyle5 It's not an either or, both are sides of the same coin - I.e. ensuring young people are safe.

[Nicole Coyle @nicolecoyle5]

I literally begged my school to let me go home because I wasn’t comfortable with the virus but they made me stay in n told me I’m safe, woke up to a positive test today.Schools shouldn’t be open it’s a joke.

[Prof Julia Steinberger @JKSteinberger]

Dear everyone, horrific human rights disasters like poverty, hunger, child exploitation, girls kept out of school & married etc, are not the *inevitable* result of a massive economic crisis. They are the *inevitable* result of unequal & corrupt societies.
https://t.co/qnG0vWzQBX

[Shannon Jackson @SJackson96]

Great opportunity for young people to become ambassadors at the 2020 Youth Climate Summit this 9th-13th November! A week-long virtual festival for schools across the country.

Deadline for youth applications: THIS WEDNESDAY 9th SEPTEMBER!

https://t.co/XyrLKCRw5n

[Shannon Jackson @SJackson96]

On that: BLACK YOUTH SPEAK TODAY AT 3PM. Don't miss Black Lives Matter Leeds International Youth Day Summit Broadcast. Looks AMAZING!

[Shannon Jackson @SJackson96]

@JKSteinberger I'll dm you Julia! :)

[Shannon Jackson @SJackson96]

Remembered the love of these films @JKSteinberger:

AMAZING STUDIO GIBLEY helmet being auctioned to support top surgery for LOCAL LEEDS BLACK TRANS ACTIVIST. Put your money in, and help spread the word: support black trans lives today✊

https://t.co/xQzFOgx4hr

[Shannon Jackson @SJackson96]

*Job Opportunity in solar* Please share!
@solar_4schools is looking for a Solar PV Designer + Engineer. Part or full time. Flexible working hours and UK location. Competitive salary. More info:
https://t.co/XCcr2Qiikw

[Shannon Jackson @SJackson96]

Final one:

5.7. the Resident Labour Market Test (https://t.co/BIbQMCxgoT) for Tier 2 (General) visas should be removed

[Shannon Jackson @SJackson96]

For anyone wanting an explicitly "non-political" review on the new Conservatives Immigration Bill, commercial legal firm Capital Law have done a solid short article on business impact 👇 Mains points in comments.

https://t.co/kXjolON0FH

[Shannon Jackson @SJackson96]

Previous recommendations made (but not implemented) by May Gov continue to be needed:

5.5. Skill level for Tier 2 (General) visas should be reduced from degree (or equivalent) to A-Level (or equivalent)

5.6. Cap on Tier 2 (General) visa no. to be abolished

[Shannon Jackson @SJackson96]

5.3. Conservatives proposal to increase salary threshold for settlement should be paused as further investigation is needed into effectiveness.

5.4. Pay rate required for new entrants should be increased from 3 years to 5 years

[Shannon Jackson @SJackson96]

[5] Tweaks include:

5.1. Salary threshold for Tier 2 (General) visas should be reduced from £30,000 to £25,600 to help bring more medium-skilled jobs

5.2. We need national pay scales for certain roles that do not reach the minimum salary level (explicitly health
+ education)

[Shannon Jackson @SJackson96]

[3] NO substantial changes should be made to the current UK immigration system

[4] Instead, Gov should look to tweak it in a number of areas which would make it easier for businesses to attract the talent they need post-Brexit.

[Shannon Jackson @SJackson96]

[1] Move to an Australian-style system means an overhaul of our current employer-driven system

[2] 2019 and 2018 reports coming from the independent public body the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) reviewed no. of other national points based systems, suggesting that: