In this Unite meeting, Louise Regan of the NEU illustrated why her union is not just useless in the fight against antisemitism. No, it is actively and enthusiastically harmful.
She dismissed Gavin Williamson’s urgent letter to schools about the abuse pupils and students... 1/7
She dismissed Gavin Williamson’s urgent letter to schools about the abuse pupils and students... 1/7
...are facing outright. Indeed, she found the letter “quite shocking”.
She even made the absurd claim that “shutting down education” is in play, rather than appropriate and badly needed safeguarding. 2/7
She even made the absurd claim that “shutting down education” is in play, rather than appropriate and badly needed safeguarding. 2/7
Specifically, this is what she rejects: an appeal for sensitive discussions, no intimidation, and awareness of bias, including the rejection even of Israel’s right to exist. 3/7
https://twitter.com/gavinwilliamson/status/1398374786871537664
In fact, she does not acknowledge any of the fear and hatred out there. At all.
You see, she thinks the current situation is wonderful.
"These huge demonstrations have been really empowering for young people."
"That is really important for our movement." 4/7
You see, she thinks the current situation is wonderful.
"These huge demonstrations have been really empowering for young people."
"That is really important for our movement." 4/7
She's doing her bit, that's for sure. She came to the meeting from a demonstration against JCB, she said. Guess who else was there. 5/7
That’s no surprise – see where she is coming from, as she returns to the Labour party after her suspension was lifted in May. 6/7
https://twitter.com/habibi_uk/status/1399803819660349441
Higher up in the NEU, one finds Kevin Courtney. He speaks at Israel hatred rallies and is a very good friend of Islamist extremists, including in education.
It is heartening that many teachers are leaving the NEU. More should follow. 7/7
It is heartening that many teachers are leaving the NEU. More should follow. 7/7
https://twitter.com/habibi_uk/status/1317131571464462337
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