Alex Prichard
@profalexp.bsky.social
Prof of International Political Theory at the University of Exeter. Author of Anarchism. A Very Short Introduction (new ed), and lots more on anarchy, anarchism, and IR theory. Exeter UCU branch co-chair, UCU Commons, and #lfc.
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It’s nice that a number of Republican electeds are standing up for America’s long-term alliances. But there’s only one way they can possibly save U.S. power and security: impeach and convict Trump, Vance, and the entire cabinet. If they do it soon they’ll even still hold the presidency.
January 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
It’s nice that a number of Republican electeds are standing up for America’s long-term alliances. But there’s only one way they can possibly save U.S. power and security: impeach and convict Trump, Vance, and the entire cabinet. If they do it soon they’ll even still hold the presidency.
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Nadim Zahawi has said that one of the things that attracted him to Reform UK was a belief in freedom of speech… but he has shown very little enthusiasm for free expression when journalists scrutinised his own conduct.
➡️ Watch Page 94 on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V59b...
➡️ Watch Page 94 on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V59b...
January 17, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Nadim Zahawi has said that one of the things that attracted him to Reform UK was a belief in freedom of speech… but he has shown very little enthusiasm for free expression when journalists scrutinised his own conduct.
➡️ Watch Page 94 on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V59b...
➡️ Watch Page 94 on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V59b...
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I left university in 2019 with £49,600 of debt. A few months later, I became an MP and have since received a salary that puts me in the top 5% in the country. 6 years on, the repayments from my salary have brought this total to down to £48,600 - just £1,000 less.
January 15, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I left university in 2019 with £49,600 of debt. A few months later, I became an MP and have since received a salary that puts me in the top 5% in the country. 6 years on, the repayments from my salary have brought this total to down to £48,600 - just £1,000 less.
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It will not surprise you to learn that Toby Youngs 'Free Speech Union' has obtained a High Court injunction banning the publication of a list of its donors open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
Who funds the Free Speech Union?
Toby Young’s outfit went to court to hide its donors. Today we reveal that funders include US anti-abortion groups, Brexit politicians and Tufton Street insiders.
open.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:45 AM
It will not surprise you to learn that Toby Youngs 'Free Speech Union' has obtained a High Court injunction banning the publication of a list of its donors open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
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January 16, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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Ryanair’s CEO Michael O'Leary talking about Elon Musk:
“I would pay no attention to Elon Musk, he’s an IDIOT!”
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“I would pay no attention to Elon Musk, he’s an IDIOT!”
😆
January 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Ryanair’s CEO Michael O'Leary talking about Elon Musk:
“I would pay no attention to Elon Musk, he’s an IDIOT!”
😆
“I would pay no attention to Elon Musk, he’s an IDIOT!”
😆
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Grok's training data: the Nuremberg Laws, Protocols of the Elders of Zion, and old copies of Hustler magazine
pretty sure he meant the other thing, grok, but very cool that those are your two things
January 16, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Grok's training data: the Nuremberg Laws, Protocols of the Elders of Zion, and old copies of Hustler magazine
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We are delighted to report that this motion passed unanimously at both the Women Members' Standing Committee and LGBTQ+ Standing Committee meetings this morning. Three more standing committee meetings take place next week where the motion has been tabled. So pleased to have such wide support #UCU
We've written a motion to open up the nomination process to UCU's advisory equality standing committees, which is long overdue. This would bring it in line with that for our decision-making NEC. More details of the process and our reasons at the link. #UCU #UKHE
ucucommons.org/rule-change-...
ucucommons.org/rule-change-...
Rule Change to Equality Standing Committee Nomination Process
With the help and advice of UCU staff, UCU Commons members have proposed a rule change for the equality standing committee nomination process. The goal of this is to make the process of nominating to ...
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January 16, 2026 at 11:20 AM
We are delighted to report that this motion passed unanimously at both the Women Members' Standing Committee and LGBTQ+ Standing Committee meetings this morning. Three more standing committee meetings take place next week where the motion has been tabled. So pleased to have such wide support #UCU
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Good to see thank Punk is still not dead 🔋
January 15, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Good to see thank Punk is still not dead 🔋
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On the day we learned that 13,000 jobs were lost in UK universities last year, I guess it’s nice to know that the Office for Students is worrying about - well - something. 🤷🏻♂️ 1/3
Regulator raises alarm over rise in top grades at English universities ft.trib.al/Fp0veYf
Regulator raises alarm over rise in top grades at English universities
Office for Students says almost two-thirds more first-class degrees were awarded than can be explained
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January 15, 2026 at 10:17 PM
On the day we learned that 13,000 jobs were lost in UK universities last year, I guess it’s nice to know that the Office for Students is worrying about - well - something. 🤷🏻♂️ 1/3
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Happy Proudhon day!
Not only was he a pivotal influence on Socialism, Marxism, Anarchism, and Mutualism, but also Sociology, Philosophy, Federalism/Confederalism, and arguably even Economics and International Relations.
Not only was he a pivotal influence on Socialism, Marxism, Anarchism, and Mutualism, but also Sociology, Philosophy, Federalism/Confederalism, and arguably even Economics and International Relations.
January 15, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Happy Proudhon day!
Not only was he a pivotal influence on Socialism, Marxism, Anarchism, and Mutualism, but also Sociology, Philosophy, Federalism/Confederalism, and arguably even Economics and International Relations.
Not only was he a pivotal influence on Socialism, Marxism, Anarchism, and Mutualism, but also Sociology, Philosophy, Federalism/Confederalism, and arguably even Economics and International Relations.
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I know Trump's threats on Greenland are serious stuff but I lol every time cos it always reminds me of this ( from the amazing
@aiannucci.bsky.social )
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January 15, 2026 at 1:06 AM
I know Trump's threats on Greenland are serious stuff but I lol every time cos it always reminds me of this ( from the amazing
@aiannucci.bsky.social )
youtu.be/0PSyiRXIEyc?...
@aiannucci.bsky.social )
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@olimould.bsky.social , Postcapitalist Cities: Towards a Common Urban Future – @manchesterup.bsky.social, February 2026 manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526167293/
Manchester University Press - Postcapitalist cities
Postcapitalist cities - Browse and buy the Paperback edition of Postcapitalist cities by Oli Mould
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January 15, 2026 at 8:44 AM
@olimould.bsky.social , Postcapitalist Cities: Towards a Common Urban Future – @manchesterup.bsky.social, February 2026 manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526167293/
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A briefing that starts "higher education is facing an existential crisis". All too true!
January 14, 2026 at 1:06 PM
A briefing that starts "higher education is facing an existential crisis". All too true!
Slightly misleading assumption in the article is that it’s all academics that have chosen to leave. At Exeter, over half of those who accepted TERS were in profesional services. Suspect the same sector-wide. Administrative capacity in the sector is being decimated.
Ninety UK universities to have posted accounts so far cut 13,300 jobs last year, spending £303 million on severance pay - sector-wide total clearly going to be well in excess of predicted 10,000. Great reporting by @patrickjack.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/pay-spe...
Pay-off spend up by two-thirds as universities shed 13,000 jobs
Analysis of UK sector accounts shows number of job losses well above predictions, with experts warning cuts are not over yet
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Slightly misleading assumption in the article is that it’s all academics that have chosen to leave. At Exeter, over half of those who accepted TERS were in profesional services. Suspect the same sector-wide. Administrative capacity in the sector is being decimated.
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Ninety UK universities to have posted accounts so far cut 13,300 jobs last year, spending £303 million on severance pay - sector-wide total clearly going to be well in excess of predicted 10,000. Great reporting by @patrickjack.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/pay-spe...
Pay-off spend up by two-thirds as universities shed 13,000 jobs
Analysis of UK sector accounts shows number of job losses well above predictions, with experts warning cuts are not over yet
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Ninety UK universities to have posted accounts so far cut 13,300 jobs last year, spending £303 million on severance pay - sector-wide total clearly going to be well in excess of predicted 10,000. Great reporting by @patrickjack.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/pay-spe...
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A third of a billion spent on ruining people’s lives doesn’t seem a wise use of education spending
Ninety UK universities to have posted accounts so far cut 13,300 jobs last year, spending £303 million on severance pay - sector-wide total clearly going to be well in excess of predicted 10,000. Great reporting by @patrickjack.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/pay-spe...
Pay-off spend up by two-thirds as universities shed 13,000 jobs
Analysis of UK sector accounts shows number of job losses well above predictions, with experts warning cuts are not over yet
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:13 AM
A third of a billion spent on ruining people’s lives doesn’t seem a wise use of education spending
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The average salary among Russell Group leaders increased above £350,000 last year, despite these universities losing almost 7,000 staff members due to cost-cutting. Patrick Jack crunches the numbers #highered #academicsky
https://ow.ly/gJK850XU77K
https://ow.ly/gJK850XU77K
January 12, 2026 at 7:15 AM
The average salary among Russell Group leaders increased above £350,000 last year, despite these universities losing almost 7,000 staff members due to cost-cutting. Patrick Jack crunches the numbers #highered #academicsky
https://ow.ly/gJK850XU77K
https://ow.ly/gJK850XU77K
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“Universities are not a commodity in which quality holds steady regardless of price. Rather, starving the system of overall steady funding means a few winners and a race to the bottom for the others.” today’s @theglobeandmail.com #academicsky #psychscisky #neurosckyence
January 14, 2026 at 11:29 AM
“Universities are not a commodity in which quality holds steady regardless of price. Rather, starving the system of overall steady funding means a few winners and a race to the bottom for the others.” today’s @theglobeandmail.com #academicsky #psychscisky #neurosckyence
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After ICE agents shot people in Minneapolis tonight, a crowd faced them down and eventually chased them away, despite federal mercenaries and police shooting a tremendous amount of tear gas.
ICE agents abandoned vehicles in the area, containing IDs, paperwork, license plates, and operational plans.
ICE agents abandoned vehicles in the area, containing IDs, paperwork, license plates, and operational plans.
January 15, 2026 at 5:11 AM
After ICE agents shot people in Minneapolis tonight, a crowd faced them down and eventually chased them away, despite federal mercenaries and police shooting a tremendous amount of tear gas.
ICE agents abandoned vehicles in the area, containing IDs, paperwork, license plates, and operational plans.
ICE agents abandoned vehicles in the area, containing IDs, paperwork, license plates, and operational plans.
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Meanwhile in Russia: state TV experts rejoiced about Trump's approach towards Greenland, since they believe it ushers in a cynical new world order, where the U.S. withdraws from NATO, gets control over the Western Hemisphere — and Russia takes the rest.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3BF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3BF...
Russian experts discuss Greenland
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
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January 15, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Meanwhile in Russia: state TV experts rejoiced about Trump's approach towards Greenland, since they believe it ushers in a cynical new world order, where the U.S. withdraws from NATO, gets control over the Western Hemisphere — and Russia takes the rest.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3BF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3BF...
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This is the crucial point: "The level of understanding in UK politics and media about Silicon Valley’s alliance with Trump and the geopolitical and security consequences of this appears to be non-existent." How does one inform UK politicians of the entirely foreseeable implications? 1/
If you want to understand why the Ministry of Defence’s ‘strategic partnership’ with Palantir is so profoundly dangerous, please read my latest piece open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
January 15, 2026 at 7:36 AM
This is the crucial point: "The level of understanding in UK politics and media about Silicon Valley’s alliance with Trump and the geopolitical and security consequences of this appears to be non-existent." How does one inform UK politicians of the entirely foreseeable implications? 1/
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Our first newsletter of 2026 has landed! Featuring information about our equality rule change motion, the current New Deal for FE strikes, Holocaust memorial day, and more. #UCU #UKHE
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UCU Commons newsletter #7, 14 January 2026
Dear subscriber
Welcome to the UCU Commons newsletter, a curated set of links and information about what's happening in UCU Commons, our union, and our sectors more generally. As always, we welcome a...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Our first newsletter of 2026 has landed! Featuring information about our equality rule change motion, the current New Deal for FE strikes, Holocaust memorial day, and more. #UCU #UKHE
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All eyes are understandably on Iran but things are going downhill fast in Syria: stepped up international action urgently needed - www.carneross.com/blog/alarmin...
Alarming New Developments in Syria: we could be looking at the start of a new civil war
www.carneross.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:33 AM
All eyes are understandably on Iran but things are going downhill fast in Syria: stepped up international action urgently needed - www.carneross.com/blog/alarmin...