George Buchanan
@GBeconomics
Economics and Business teacher. NEU school rep @NEUCheney, RLT lead rep @NEU_RLT (he, him). Views are all my own. Some folks just want to watch the world learn
I suppose I am a fashionista @NEUnion @strike_map @orgreavejustice @Ebb_Magazine @SchoolCuts #BrumBinStrikers #AbolishOfsted
Dave Robinson's obituary in the Morning Star. We spoke at length about you on Saturday Dave
David Robinson 1956–2025 - Robinson successfully defended his school from closure, fought for the unification of the teaching unions, mentored future trade union leaders and transformed teaching at the Marx Memorial Library, writes JOHN FOSTER morningstaronline.co.uk/article/david-…
ORGREAVE INQUIRY ANNOUNCED! The government have announced an inquiry will take place into Orgreave. Please see and share our press release otjc.org.uk/orgreave-truth…
Today we had the honour of Professor Susan Roaf speaking to @Cheney_School sixth form about climate architecture. Appropriate that she came to speak during the @The_TUC's week of action on workplace temperature. Petition for a maximum working temperature: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/we-n…
📉 The DfE predicts 400,000 fewer pupils in schools by 2030. This MUST NOT mean school closures or funding cuts. Instead, let’s use this chance to: ✅ Cut class sizes ✅ Ease teacher workloads ✅ Boost support for SEND pupils ✅ Improve education for every child Class sizes of…
I've just signed this petition. Will you add your name and share too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/yvet… via @38degrees
We lost a true comrade on Wednesday 2 July. The NEU Oxfordshire committee will not be the same without you Dave, your ability to welcome newcomers into the group and make them feel relevant straight away was something special. I'll miss you mate
The government's plan to proscribe Palestine Action is part of a wider crackdown on protest. Instead of taking steps to prevent genocide, the gov wants to criminalise people demanding justice for Palestinians. Sign the petition to oppose this plan: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/NoProscription
Bank of England @bankofengland I propose the inclusion of Arthur Scargill on the design of the next series of bank notes bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/help…
NEW 🚨| It's time for Government to pick which side it is on. ✊Bin workers or ✂️the cuts. ✍️Write to @AngelaRayner to end the cuts in #Birmingham via #StrikeMap and @UniteEconomy: bit.ly/WriteToRayner Victory to the #BrumBinStrikers #BirminghamBinStrikes #WriteToRayner
Success! From the consultation update (mcsconsultation.com/wp-content/upl…) "Coaches on The Plain MCS is pleased to confirm that from September 2025 its coaches will no longer stop on The Plain roundabout, and in future, pupils will only board and alight at existing public bus stops."
Campaign to remove private school coaches from The Plain roundabout in Oxford. A private school doesn't get to put the public in danger. @MCSOxford @OxfordCity @OxfordshireCC plainview.carrd.co
Impact in Oxford East Constituency 77% of schools have faced cuts to per pupil funding. -£4.9M Cuts since 2010/11 -£393 Cuts per pupil since 2010/11 @SchoolCuts
Cheney Secondary School @Cheney_School schoolcuts.org.uk/schools/?chose… Oxford East Constituency: Anneliese Dodds @AnnelieseDodds
Share widely! Sunday 29 June, 8pm Film screening: To Kill a War Machine Followed by discussion with actionists Oxford Cinema and Cafe, Magdalen St, Oxford city centre Tickets £5 but limited seats available: oxfordcinema.co.uk/events/tokilla…
When we fight, we win. Daniel Kebede addresses the NEU District and Branch Secretaries' meeting in Manchester @NEUnion @DanielKebedeNEU
Folk For Gaza: An Evening of Folk Song & Poetry 2 August 2025 2000 Florence Park Community Centre, Oxford, OX4 3NH Share the flyer far and wide!
The Government promised a 4% pay rise but is only funding under 3%. That leaves schools with a £600 million shortfall, which will mean more cuts to vital services. Schools can’t afford more cuts.✂️ Vote here.👉 NEUActivate.com #FundFairPay #SaveOurSchools
Shame on @Ryanair for trying to blacklist. Well done to @BALPApilots. Employers take note. #blacklist
UNION WIN! ✈️ @BALPApilots have won a landmark court case against Ryanair after the airline removed benefits from striking pilots in 2019. BALPA's victory shows trade unions are critical to defending basic labour rights and holding corporate power to account.