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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · 28d

📣Transformative Organising Training - 7 days left to apply! 📣

Join our 2-day Transformative Organising training on 29 & 30 Oct - for organisers building the power of communities to tackle injustice in London.
Deadline: 18/9/25
🔗Find out more and apply here: neweconomyorganisers.org/trainings/tr...

Transformative Organising - London | NEON - New Economy Organisers Network

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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · Aug 14

🚨 We’re hiring!

NEON is looking for a Comms Programme & Operations Assistant to run our Comms Hub & boost our online presence. From trainings to social media — help us build movements for justice.
🔗 Apply here: neweconomyorganisers.org/jobs/comms-p...

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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · Aug 14

🌟 We’re hiring! NEON is looking for a Co-Director of People & Operations (People Lead) – a senior leadership role shaping a workplace where our team thrives and our values shine. Join us to build a thriving, values-driven workplace! 🌱💪

🔗 Apply here: neweconomyorganisers.org/jobs/co-dire...

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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · Aug 7

📣 London Organisers Wanted! 📣

We are back in London to run a two-day Transformative Organising training programme on 29th & 30th Oct for organisers working to build the power of local communities to tackle injustice in London.

Deadline: 18/09/25
neweconomyorganisers.org/trainings/tr...

Transformative Organising - London | NEON - New Economy Organisers Network

Join our 2-day training for organisers in London working on economic justice, on Oct 29 & 30, 2025

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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · Jul 9

Welcoming our brilliant new cohort of North West spokespeople working on issues including health, migration, democracy, housing, far right, accessibility, energy, and insecure work

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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · Jul 7

Check out Hannah Martin's op-ed on the dangerous impacts of heatwaves in the UK and what we have to change course, as well as ensure the resilience of our cities and communities.

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Deadly heatwaves are the new reality – we need to transform the UK's cities and towns to survive them | Hannah Martin

While we work towards net zero, we also need to adapt. And we can pay for cooling measures like splash pads and trees by taxing the worst polluters, says green campaigner Hannah Martin

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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · Jul 3

North West Spokesperson Network training day underway in Manchester today

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Stop Trump Coalition @ukstoptrump.bsky.social · Jun 9

Trump's ICE raids are violent, unlawful & unjustifiable

Angelinos are standing up peacefully & powerfully against state abductions 💪💪

Trump is seeking to sow violence. Farage & the far right are seeking to bring his "mass deportations" agenda here too www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUhz...

Must the state always win in the end? Anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles

YouTube video by Stop Trump Coalition UK

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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · Jun 3

☀️ NEON Summer Gathering B'day Party ☀️

NEON is turning ten! To celebrate this and the launch of our new five-year strategy, join us for a day of workshops, discussion and dancing on Saturday 12th July in London . 💃

🎟️ Get your tickets now: tinyurl.com/NEONis10

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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · Jun 2

Last day to apply for our North West Spokesperson Network!

We're looking for people working on progressive issues in the North West who want to do media interviews to get their messages out.

Apply here by 8am tomorrow - www.neweconomyorganisers.org/work/support...

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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · Apr 9

Applications are open for the North West Spokesperson Network - we are looking for campaigners, organisers and academics working in the NW pushing for progressive social change who want to use the media to get their messages out

All the info here - www.neweconomyorganisers.org/work/support...

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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · May 15

Spoke to LBC news earlier about Starmer's PR stunt in Albania today. It shows that, yet again, this government is failing to grasp the complexities of trafficking, and asylum, and instead is focusing on measures which actively make things worse for everyone.

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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · May 12

Join us on the 29th May where we'll be hearing from a fantastic panel of speakers about the material and legislative threats to trans people's lives in the UK and how movements for trans liberation are organising in response. In person but livestreamed!

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · May 7

The lesson from the India trade deal is that, in the face of complex trade-offs, the government will need to find compromise if it wants to deepen its economic and strategic relationships.

🖊️ @marleymorris.bsky.social writes for @lbc.co.uk 👇

www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...

It's a tricky compromise but Starmer's India trade deal is a post-Brexit win

After three years of negotiation, the UK has clinched a significant post-Brexit win – a trade deal with India, the fifth largest economy in the world.

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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · Apr 28

Doing the rounds of BBC local radio discussing Labour's plan to publish nationality "league tables" of foreign offenders. Put simply, there are absolutely no benefits to it, but the risks are huge. Inevitably it feeds far right narrative, leads to hostility against nationalities and embeds division.

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Tessa Khan @tessakhan.bsky.social · Apr 23

Spent a fun hour debating climate & environment with Richard Tice from Reform last night on an LBC panel and was very happy to help set him straight on the cause of high electricity prices in the UK (spoiler alert: it's gas).

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Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants @jcwi-uk.bsky.social · Apr 23

Using "league tables" to link immigration with crime isn't about safety - it's about scapegoating. It stokes fear, not facts. Our director @ravsrm.bsky.social breaks down why this dangerous rhetoric must be challenged.

www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...

Migrant crime 'league tables' will fuel scapegoating, not safety

Most of us want to live in safe, welcoming communities.

www.lbc.co.uk

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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · Apr 23

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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · Apr 9

Join NEON & friends for a crucial discussion on the UK government's decision to increase military spending, why this is happening, and how progressives can respond.

eventbrite.co.uk/e/warfare-not-welfare-making-sense-of-increased-military-spending-tickets-1316473280019

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The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) @clesthinkdo.bsky.social · Apr 22

🌾 “Britain’s food security is at risk – and local farming holds the key.” Public sector food procurement is a powerful lever for change. It supports local farmers, builds resilience & boosts fairer economies.

A must-read from Julian Boys 👇
www.lbc.co.uk/opinion/view...

Britain’s food security is at risk – it’s time to back local producers with public money

The UK’s food system is under pressure.

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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · Apr 9

We're hiring a Finance Officer at NEON. So if you have a flair for finance systems and processes, please apply! www.neweconomyorganisers.org/about-jobs/f...

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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · Apr 9

Join NEON & friends for a crucial discussion on the UK government's decision to increase military spending, why this is happening, and how progressives can respond.

eventbrite.co.uk/e/warfare-not-welfare-making-sense-of-increased-military-spending-tickets-1316473280019

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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · Apr 9

Applications are open for the North West Spokesperson Network - we are looking for campaigners, organisers and academics working in the NW pushing for progressive social change who want to use the media to get their messages out

All the info here - www.neweconomyorganisers.org/work/support...

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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · Apr 7

*CLOSING SUN 13TH APR* We're looking for a new Senior Network Organiser at NEON. If you are passionate about building powerful networks, political education and supporting social movements to win, please apply! www.neweconomyorganisers.org/about-jobs/n...

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NEON @neonuk.bsky.social · Apr 2

We're hiring! We're looking for a new Senior Organiser. If you have a passion for organising to bring about transformative social change, this could be for you: www.neweconomyorganisers.org/about/jobs

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