Nicky Downes @nicjayd
Socialist, trade union activist, Inclusion Teacher, library campaigner, biker, crime fiction writer, New Model Army listener. Coventry Joined September 2010-
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Lots of requests for myself and Harry to revive Kevin and Perry since Oasis announcement. It’s not gonna happen. Mainly because I’m now 60 and H is 108 but thanks ever so for the love.😁
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This tweet from @sarah_hilary has just made my week!!!
A blistering follow-up to The Redeemer. Shanna Regan is on top form, tackling the murderous consequences of racism and social unrest. There are too few Jewish protagonists in crime fiction, so do get your hands on this if you love a deep, dangerous dive into a world rarely seen
If you didn’t know as well as being a trade unionist, I also write crime novels. Pre-order Silent Fall today. geni.us/245-Storm
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In town earlier. Film crew parked up. ‘What’s happening, lads?’ ‘It’s called “Rebus”.’ Right you are…
@Stormbooks_co @olatundunx Congratulations @olatundunx
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Woohoo! Fabulous Wednesday news. Storm has signed debut author @olatundunx for three exceptionally powerful, modern love stories 💔💥 stormpublishing.co/storm-signs-ol…
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We are thrilled to announce that Broken Angels, a heart-stopping crime thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat by @GwynGB is now available to request on #NetGalley! Bloggers and reviewers, you're really not going to want to miss this one! netgal.ly/LvZJzg
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What stunning beauties these covers are! We are delighted to announce that Foxden Acres, book 1 in the Sisters of Wartime England World War Two historical series by the fantastic @ActScribblerDJ is available for pre-order! Out 5th June. Pre-order here: geni.us/23-Storm
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Isn't this "The most peerless BOOK COVER, I think, that e’ er the sun shone bright on"?! The Shakespeare Sisters, an emotional and absolutely unputdownable WW2 historical romance by @julietgreenwood is out on the 23rd May. Pre-order here: geni.us/50-Storm
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'Summing up' statements from both General Secretary candidates at last night's hustings hosted by @TTRadioOfficial.
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Our members do not want to be on strike. This was a really hard decision for our members to take. They want to be in the classroom, doing what they do best – teaching and supporting our children and young people. But it’s a last resort. We have to #SaveOurSchools. #PayUp!
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🚨 The results are in! 🚨 In our ballot, @NEUnion members have voted in overwhelming numbers to take historic strike action for a fully funded, above-inflation pay rise. We have to save our schools.
And this is why nurses are striking. It’s not just about pay. Same for educators, paramedics, firefighters, railway workers etc.
Heather, a specialist community nurse, broke down on @BBCWomansHour today as she described NHS working conditions. She was part of a discussion with A&E nurse Mary and Woman's Hour presenter @JessCreighton1 about the #nursesstrike taking place today⬇️
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Sunak’s talk of a £28bn cost of public sector pay rises is total CRAp taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2022/12/1… There are lies, damned lies and what Sunak says about public sector pay rises
@AvantiWestCoast I’ve already done this once and the responses from complaints have just got worse not better.
I was on the train involved in the emergency at Euston on the 7th. I had to disembark by a ladder and walk down the track. @AvantiWestCoast No compensation. Response. ‘Although this was not a nice experience … we did get you to your destination.’ Acceptable?
@tracey44513010 @AvantiWestCoast I had the same. I’ve appealed it and put in a complaint. I’ve also sent a photo of us walking down the track.
@AvantiWestCoast Thank you to the member of staff that just brought us some.
@AvantiWestCoast I understand that there is an emergency evacuation going on but water would be nice. Still stuck on coach B.
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