Megan Povey
@meganjpovey.bsky.social
Professor of Food Physics at the University of Leeds and a University and College Union (UCU) activist. One time National Pensions Negotiator for the UCU
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“As America prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, the republic is flirting with its own funeral.” My column. www.ft.com/content/dede...
America’s barbarian turn
No ideological code can fully capture Trump’s actions
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January 20, 2026 at 12:25 PM
“As America prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, the republic is flirting with its own funeral.” My column. www.ft.com/content/dede...
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www.ft.com/content/a675... Howard Lutnick: Why the Trump administration is going to Davos
Howard Lutnick: Why the Trump administration is going to Davos
Capitalism has a new sheriff in town
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January 21, 2026 at 12:27 PM
www.ft.com/content/a675... Howard Lutnick: Why the Trump administration is going to Davos
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Lutnick’s announcenent that Trump is capitalism’s new sheriff hasn’t gone down well in Davos. www.ft.com/content/e2ae... Howard Lutnick heckled at World Economic Forum dinner
Howard Lutnick heckled at World Economic Forum dinner
Event hosted by Larry Fink descended into uproar after combative remarks from US commerce secretary
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January 21, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Lutnick’s announcenent that Trump is capitalism’s new sheriff hasn’t gone down well in Davos. www.ft.com/content/e2ae... Howard Lutnick heckled at World Economic Forum dinner
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Interesting piece on Greenland’s economy, which is increasingly dependent on Asian migrant labour. www.ft.com/content/ae6f... The Asian migrant workers propping up Greenland’s economy
The Asian migrant workers propping up Greenland’s economy
Arctic island desired by Donald Trump has a shaky economy reliant on Denmark, fishing and foreign labour
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January 19, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Interesting piece on Greenland’s economy, which is increasingly dependent on Asian migrant labour. www.ft.com/content/ae6f... The Asian migrant workers propping up Greenland’s economy
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UCU strongly condemns the brutal armed repression of civilians and peaceful protesters in Iran.
Amid a renewed crackdown on education trade unionists, we join Iranian teachers and workers in their call for international solidarity.
www.ei-ie.org/en/item/3195...
Amid a renewed crackdown on education trade unionists, we join Iranian teachers and workers in their call for international solidarity.
www.ei-ie.org/en/item/3195...
Solidarity with the people of Iran
As the people of Iran continue to rise against an oppressive regime and face violent repression, Iranian teachers and unionists are calling for international solidarity.
Follow the latest from Iran's ...
www.ei-ie.org
January 19, 2026 at 3:24 PM
UCU strongly condemns the brutal armed repression of civilians and peaceful protesters in Iran.
Amid a renewed crackdown on education trade unionists, we join Iranian teachers and workers in their call for international solidarity.
www.ei-ie.org/en/item/3195...
Amid a renewed crackdown on education trade unionists, we join Iranian teachers and workers in their call for international solidarity.
www.ei-ie.org/en/item/3195...
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My latest column, on Trump’s grab for Greenland. socialistworker.co.uk/alex-callini...
Alex Callinicos: Greenland row shows a dog-eat-dog world
As Trump lines up Greenland, a push-back from European allies has misfired and there's a potential rip in the Western imperial bloc.
socialistworker.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM
My latest column, on Trump’s grab for Greenland. socialistworker.co.uk/alex-callini...
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Fighting talk www.ft.com/content/2642... Europe must not appease Trump on Greenland
Europe must not appease Trump on Greenland
By capitulating again, the EU and UK would signal that we are now irrevocably in a might-makes-right world
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January 18, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Fighting talk www.ft.com/content/2642... Europe must not appease Trump on Greenland
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So Trump wants member countries each to pay over 1 billion dollars in first year, and then Trump will have a veto over all decisions made. Looks like a fairly shit deal to me.
January 18, 2026 at 1:19 PM
So Trump wants member countries each to pay over 1 billion dollars in first year, and then Trump will have a veto over all decisions made. Looks like a fairly shit deal to me.
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✊🏼 *Solidarity with the victims of ICE! Solidarity with the Minneapolis anti-ICE general strike!* 📣
5pm, Friday 23 January - Leeds Art Gallery, 16-18 The Headrow, LS1 3AA
Supported by Stop Trump Coalition, Tesla Takedown and local organisations
[email protected]
#Leeds
#UK
5pm, Friday 23 January - Leeds Art Gallery, 16-18 The Headrow, LS1 3AA
Supported by Stop Trump Coalition, Tesla Takedown and local organisations
[email protected]
#Leeds
#UK
January 18, 2026 at 3:57 PM
✊🏼 *Solidarity with the victims of ICE! Solidarity with the Minneapolis anti-ICE general strike!* 📣
5pm, Friday 23 January - Leeds Art Gallery, 16-18 The Headrow, LS1 3AA
Supported by Stop Trump Coalition, Tesla Takedown and local organisations
[email protected]
#Leeds
#UK
5pm, Friday 23 January - Leeds Art Gallery, 16-18 The Headrow, LS1 3AA
Supported by Stop Trump Coalition, Tesla Takedown and local organisations
[email protected]
#Leeds
#UK
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Far-right Zionist group Betar to shut down New York operations following state probe into 'campaign of violence'
Far-right Zionist group Betar to shut down New York operations following state probe into ‘campaign of violence’
The far-right Zionist organisation Betar has dissolved its New York operations following a damning investigation by the state attorney general that exposed a “campaign of violence, harassment…
www.middleeastmonitor.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Far-right Zionist group Betar to shut down New York operations following state probe into 'campaign of violence'
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Right-wing influencer Jake Lang is stuck in a window recess against Minneapolis City Hall.
He’s soaked with freezing water after counterprotesters hurled water balloons at him. bit.ly/4baGhJn
He’s soaked with freezing water after counterprotesters hurled water balloons at him. bit.ly/4baGhJn
January 17, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Right-wing influencer Jake Lang is stuck in a window recess against Minneapolis City Hall.
He’s soaked with freezing water after counterprotesters hurled water balloons at him. bit.ly/4baGhJn
He’s soaked with freezing water after counterprotesters hurled water balloons at him. bit.ly/4baGhJn
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Trump admin prepares to send troops to Minnesota www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Pentagon readies 1,500 soldiers to possibly deploy to Minnesota, officials say
Troops with the Army’s 11th Airborne Division in Alaska are preparing after President Donald Trump’s Insurrection Act threat, according to defense officials.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Trump admin prepares to send troops to Minnesota www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Why are FE teachers on strike?
As Ian Dale pointed out on LBC, FE lecturers’ starting pay is barely above minimum wage.
Minimum wage ≈ £26,400.
FE starting pay in England? Not £30k.
That’s why staff are striking across England today.
As Ian Dale pointed out on LBC, FE lecturers’ starting pay is barely above minimum wage.
Minimum wage ≈ £26,400.
FE starting pay in England? Not £30k.
That’s why staff are striking across England today.
January 15, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Why are FE teachers on strike?
As Ian Dale pointed out on LBC, FE lecturers’ starting pay is barely above minimum wage.
Minimum wage ≈ £26,400.
FE starting pay in England? Not £30k.
That’s why staff are striking across England today.
As Ian Dale pointed out on LBC, FE lecturers’ starting pay is barely above minimum wage.
Minimum wage ≈ £26,400.
FE starting pay in England? Not £30k.
That’s why staff are striking across England today.
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Very interesting profile of @adamtooze.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/business/202...
The crisis whisperer: how Adam Tooze makes sense of our bewildering age
The long read: Whether it’s the financial crash, the climate emergency or the breakdown of the international order, historian Adam Tooze has become the go-to guide to the radical new world we’ve enter...
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Very interesting profile of @adamtooze.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Arabic translation of IST statement on Iran. revoleftsyria.org/34901/%d8%a8...
بيان التيار الاشتراكي الاممي حول ايران | ✪ الخط الأمامي
1. نعلن تضامننا مع الاحتجاجات الجماهيرية التي اجتاحت إيران في الأيام الأخيرة. وهي أحدث حلقات سلسلة من الاحتجاجات التي بدأت مع الحركة الخضراء في عامي
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January 15, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Arabic translation of IST statement on Iran. revoleftsyria.org/34901/%d8%a8...
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Castilian translation of the IST statement on Iran. marx21.net/2026/01/15/i...
Irán: ¡Solidaridad con el levantamiento! ¡No a las intervenciones externas! - marx21.net
ES CA EN Declaración de la Corriente Socialista Internacional (IST), ... [Leer más]
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January 15, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Castilian translation of the IST statement on Iran. marx21.net/2026/01/15/i...
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@alexcallinicos.bsky.social in the latest @socialistworker.bsky.social asks "Is the United States turning to fascism?": socialistworker.co.uk/alex-callini...
Alex Callinicos: Is the United States turning to fascism?
With aggression abroad and repression at home, Donald Trump’s drive to centralise power in his hands is undeniable
socialistworker.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 10:02 AM
@alexcallinicos.bsky.social in the latest @socialistworker.bsky.social asks "Is the United States turning to fascism?": socialistworker.co.uk/alex-callini...
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We love to see it! Solidarity to all our colleagues striking today ✊
January 14, 2026 at 11:03 AM
We love to see it! Solidarity to all our colleagues striking today ✊
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Israel’s assault has led to a 41% fall in births in Gaza and high numbers of maternal deaths, miscarriages, newborn mortality and premature births, two reports into the impact of the conflict on pregnant women, babies and maternity care reveal. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
#genocide
#genocide
Gaza war leads to 41% fall in births prompting allegations of reproductive violence
Israel’s war in Gaza has caused high numbers of maternal and neonatal deaths, say two reports
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Israel’s assault has led to a 41% fall in births in Gaza and high numbers of maternal deaths, miscarriages, newborn mortality and premature births, two reports into the impact of the conflict on pregnant women, babies and maternity care reveal. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
#genocide
#genocide
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IS Tendency statement on Iran. internationalsocialists.org/announcement...
Ist Statement On Iran
<figure class="image image-style-side"><img src="https://internationalsocialists.org/storage/images/L1XGu8yRlAK8qrdZtgIet1EHcBChj6nd5jVlG167.jpg"><figcaption>Protest in Tehran on 8 January. Photo: Wik...
internationalsocialists.org
January 14, 2026 at 9:40 PM
IS Tendency statement on Iran. internationalsocialists.org/announcement...
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After 73 days on hunger strike, Palestine prisoners Heba, Kamran and Lewie have ended their protest, having pushed their bodies to the absolute limit alongside their fellow prisoners.
January 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
After 73 days on hunger strike, Palestine prisoners Heba, Kamran and Lewie have ended their protest, having pushed their bodies to the absolute limit alongside their fellow prisoners.
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www.ft.com/content/0c5a... Israel waits on US to settle ‘unfinished business’ with Iran
Israel waits on US to settle ‘unfinished business’ with Iran
Any action against Tehran could tip regional balance further in Israel’s favour, even as some US interests are put at risk
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January 15, 2026 at 7:59 AM
www.ft.com/content/0c5a... Israel waits on US to settle ‘unfinished business’ with Iran
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‘“The biggest question in Washington right now is ‘Has Trump’s relationship with force changed?’” said a former US defence official. “Once you see it works — complex military operations with no casualties — it feeds the beast.”’
January 15, 2026 at 7:59 AM
‘“The biggest question in Washington right now is ‘Has Trump’s relationship with force changed?’” said a former US defence official. “Once you see it works — complex military operations with no casualties — it feeds the beast.”’
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www.ft.com/content/21b5... Criminalising the Fed
Criminalising the Fed
Plus the employment/growth puzzle
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January 12, 2026 at 8:39 AM
www.ft.com/content/21b5... Criminalising the Fed
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