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Dr Stephen Hurt

@drstephenhurt.bsky.social
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Associate Professor #InternationalRelations at Oxford Brookes University. Research interests: pol econ of #SouthAfrica; #EU #trade #development policy; Post- #Brexit #UK trade. internationalpoliticsfromthemargin.…

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Lois Weiner @drloisweiner.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Lee has been sentenced to prison for "subversion," (aka defending union rights). He's a founder and leader of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions, the largest independent trade union confederation, that was forced to disband under the NSL. I signed this letter. Hope you do too and share it.
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
PHILIPPINES: DHL workers in the Philippines strike after warehouse closure raises union-busting fears hklabourrights.org/global-solid...
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DHL workers in the Philippines strike after warehouse closure raises union-busting fears - Hong Kong Labour Rights Monitor 香港勞權監察
Workers at a DHL warehouse in the Philippines have gone on strike after the logistics company announced its closure just weeks after they won collective bargaining rights, prompting accusations that t...
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Shocking what is going on at OUP at the moment. To all my academic friends who have published their work with this company (and those that haven't!) please share and send messages of solidarity to those impacted.
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 12/08/2026
Show your support for our motion at TUC congress speakout.web.ucu.org.uk/wages-not-we...
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Wages not weapons: Peace not war
Support UCU’s call to advance a vision of a lasting security based on decent jobs, quality public services, equality, climate action, democracy and peace.
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
2,145 trade unionists from around the world have already shown their solidarity with these migrant women workers. Will you join them? bit.ly/3T8YZKr
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Taiwan: Stop union busting at TaiDoc
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Pleased to share my new article published in the journal British Politics on the consequences of the UK's #trade policy for democracy since #Brexit. link.springer.com/article/10.1.... Special thanks to @michaellister.bsky.social and @chrishesketh.bsky.social for convincing me to persevere with this!
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Taking back control? Democracy and UK trade policy after Brexit - British Politics
During the Brexit referendum the Leave campaign claimed that the UK would be able to regain its sovereignty and ‘take back control’. Trade policy became a particular focus of the Conservative Governme...
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Oxford Brookes UCU @brookesucu.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Please support colleagues at Exeter who face the threat of redundancies. Solidarity from UCU members at Brookes.
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
A red weather warning has been issued for some parts of the country. We need the rules to keep us all safe at work. Please sign the petition for a maximum working temperature. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/we...
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We need a maximum working temperature
A red weather warning has been issued for some parts of the country. We need the rules to keep us all safe at work. Please sign the petition for a maximum working temperature.
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New Internationalist @newint.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
After more than 50 years of award-winning global justice journalism, New Internationalist could be forced to shut down. We need your help to survive. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-new-i...
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
As one of the 4,600 co-owners of this vital and unique part of the progressive media landscape I hope you can help Save New Internationalist: More than a Magazine www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-new-i...
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Save New Internationalist: More than a Magazine
We need to raise £150,000 by 7 July to save New Internationalist from closure and continue to publish our unique global justice journalism.
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 17/05/2026
Immigration make Britain brilliant
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Oxford Brookes UCU @brookesucu.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Solidarity with colleagues at @uonucu.bsky.social. This is another example of the crisis engulfing #UKHE
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
The final scores on Oxford City Council, combining tonight’s 24 elections with the 24 from 2024, are: 🌹 Labour 20 💚 Green 13 🔶 LibDem 9 🟪 IOA 4 ◻️ Ind 2 This gives the Greens and LibDems a chance to run the council in coalition if they choose. Here’s tonight on a map. Thanks for following along!
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Fantastic night for @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social. Now the second biggest party on Oxford City Council with 13 seats. Many thanks to the 344 residents of Quarry and Risinghurst who put an 'X' by my name in the ballot 🗳️. Congratulations to Chewe Munkonge who was re-elected for the ward.
Image showing results of Oxford City Council election 2026 for Quarry and Risinghurst.
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Oxford Green Party @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
TODAY'S THE DAY - REMEMBER TO VOTE GREEN FOR A FAIRER, GREENER OXFORD!! Remind your friends and family to take five mins to vote and let's DO THIS!! Don't forget to bring ID!
Vote Green Today

Polls open 7am-10pm
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
A special banner marking the centenary of the 1926 General Strike in Oxford, and the Oxford Silver Band, headed a May Day march on Saturday, from Manzil Way to Bonn Square. (Photo credits, Zoe Broughton)
Red banner depicting events from the general strike, at the head of a march including the silver band, in Oxford
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
I just signed Dame Judi Dench's petition, calling on the urgent restoration of our ancient woodlands. Please sign this important cause and share it: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
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Stand with Judi Dench - Sign the Petition
Join Dame Judi Dench and help save our ancient woodlands. Add your name to the petition and share it with friends and family.
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
This May Day, let’s all send messages of protest and solidarity with the jailed Turkish trade union leaders - please spread the word, share the message, build the campaign - www.labourstartcampaigns.net/show_campaig...
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Türkiye: Free jailed union leaders now
Please support this LabourStart urgent action campaign and spread the word.
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
After a long semester nice to get a +ve citation 'The result is a literature that is institutionally rich...yet weak in theorising the material and geopolitical constraints facing Global South partners (exceptions include Hurt, 2020; Langan and Price, 2020)' in new article by @ashaherten.bsky.social
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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
The Green Party has launched its manifesto for the Oxford City Council elections, pledging to build a ‘fairer, greener and more equal city’. They say that the manifesto was written following thousands of doorstep conversations with voters and responds to the big issues that residents have raised.
Green Party launch (credit, Roger Close)
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
This important campaign focuses the spotlight on Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS). A similar case, which is still ongoing, is Rockhopper (a UK energy firm) who are suing Italy for a ban imposed on oil and gas exploration within 12 miles of the coast. www.iisd.org/itn/2026/01/...
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Oxford Green Party @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Oxford Green Party's 2026 Manifesto is LIVE! Our vision for a Green-run City Council has four main points: 🏡 Tackling the Housing Crisis 🤝 Supporting Diverse Communities 💷 Reducing the cost of living 🌍 Addressing the Climate Emergency
A collage of Oxford Green candidates in May's local elections
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
I just took action with @theactionnetwork.bsky.social: Pledge to Oppose Austerity in Local Government. Take action here: actionnetwork.org/forms/pledge...
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Pledge to Oppose Austerity in Local Government
Local councils are in crisis. The Labour government still has not done enough.
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Oxford Green Party @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
YOUR 2026 GREEN CANDIDATES FOR OXFORD CITY COUNCIL💚 Our 2026 Green candidates are an amazing team of ordinary people, everyday activists and community figures who represent the diversity of the city we're proud to call home. Meet them below or find out more at greenoxford.com/2026-local-elections!
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2026 Local Elections – Oxford City Green Party
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Promoted by David Newman on behalf of Stephen Hurt, both at 12A Merlin Road, Oxford OX4 6EP.
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Call on Mondelēz to improve its supply chain transparency! www.freedomunited.org/advocate/mon...
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Call on Mondelēz to improve cocoa transparency!
As a supporter of @freedomunitedHQ I’m calling on Mondelēz show a commitment to ending forced child labor in the cocoa industry. Join me and demand transparency!
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Freedom United @freedomunitedhq.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Shopping for Easter eggs? Check out the Chocolate scorecard to see which chocolate brands are doing better for people and planet: www.chocolatescoreca.... This Easter, choose brands working to protect children and transform supply chains.
Bright Easter graphics with the copy What's inside your easter egg?Bright easter graphics with the copy Most cocoa farmers can't earn enough to liveBright easter graphics with the copy Children should never pay the price for our chocolateBright easter graphics with the copy Your Easter choice can change cocoa
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Excellent investigative work. Please sign the current @38degrees.bsky.social campaign in support of its findings here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Stop foreign interference in British politics
British politics has a foreign interference problem. An undercover investigation by Democracy for Sale and Led By Donkeys has revealed how shockingly easy it is for secretive Chinese interests to pene...
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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
The University and College Union has written to the government demanding ministers protect access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme for university staff, warning failure to intervene could lead to “irreparable damage”, reports Juliette Rowsell #AcademicSky #pensions #TPS ow.ly/gsNb50YzkvK
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
After following the @gbbaseball.bsky.social games in the pool stage this was baseball at another level. Such a tense game - congratulations Venezuela! A really impressive pitching and fielding display ensured a close win in the 9th. #WorldBaseballClassic www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/m...
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Venezuela win first World Baseball Classic title after taming USA in politically fraught final
Venezuela edged the United States in a dramatic World Baseball Classic championship game shaped by politics and late-game drama
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Algeria: Free jailed trade unionist Ali Mammeri now bit.ly/free-ali-mam...
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Algeria: Free jailed trade unionist Ali Mammeri now
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David Quantick @quantick.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Can't wait for Hannah Spencer to arrive at the House of Commons, shake her head and say, "Who's done this then? It's a right cowboy job" and offer to fix it "for a drink."
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 26/02/2026
🤮 Channel 4's 'Dirty Business' exposed how filthy and corrupt privatised water is. 🤯 Yet Ofwat still hasn't rejected the Thames Water creditors' request to pollute illegally until 2040 ?!?! ✍️ Take 2mins now to send our latest email to Ofwat and tell them how FURIOUS you are about this deal.
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Email Ofwat - the public have said NO to illegal sewage until 2040
Email Ofwat - the public have said NO to illegal sewage until 2040
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
After a difficult week personally, it was so energising to wake-up to the news this morning. Congratulations to Hannah Spencer and everyone who helped with the campaign including lots of members of @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social who made the trip up North.
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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
We need a UK Digital Sovereignty Strategy! Our over-reliance on foreign tech giants is a huge risk to our security and resilience when faced with Donald Trump’s ever increasing belligerence. Companies like Palantir have no place in our critical digital infrastructure.
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Trade Justice Movement @tradejusticemov.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Trade is again being used as a tool of coercion. Trump is using tariffs and trade threats to bully countries into changing laws to suit US corporate interests. A global civil society statement calls for resistance and a fairer trade system. We’ve signed on: tjm.org.uk/global-civil...
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Global civil society statement on Trump’s trade threats - Trade Justice Movement
Trump is using tariffs and trade threats to bully other countries in order to maintain US global power. Even though existing trade rules were shaped by US corporations, recently this hasn’t been enoug...
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
This is a really important fight at #SouthamptonSolent
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Türkiye: Teachers at an Italian School Demand Equality and Fair Pay - support the online campaign, spread the word! bit.ly/teachers-tur...
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Türkiye: Teachers at an Italian School Demand Equality and Fair Pay
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
New campaign! Malaysia: Stop union-busting at Apple supplier Lumileds bit.ly/apple-stop-u...
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Malaysia: Stop union-busting at Apple supplier Lumileds
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Cllr Emma Garnett @greenpartyemma.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
I hope I'm wrong- but Labour absolutely seem to be trying to have their cake and eat it. Attend the emergency meeting but block a vote happening (how democratic). Lab cllrs speak in favour of the elections (only 16 weeks away!) going ahead, but the Labour cabinet says "nah, we should postpone".
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Fire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Disbanding a specialist rescue appliance will risk public safety. This is what Oxfordshire County Council and chief fire officer are proposing to do at Kidlington station. They're also planning to axe 42 firefighter posts and close five stations.
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
I read this over the weekend. It was buried in the middle of the hardcopy of Saturday's paper. Couldn't believe what I was reading. Somewhat reassuring to see that the news podcasts seem to have noticed the consequences of this policy statement today.
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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Climbing the corporate greasy pole, ChatGPT style: the Stephen Collins cartoon
If I tell you what you want to hear then you’ll think I’m a god!
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Stop Rosebank @stopcambo.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Are you a member of a trade union? Trade unionists are calling on the Labour government to do the right thing by the planet, UK communities and workers, and refuse approval for the climate-wrecking Rosebank oil field. Sign the open letter 👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Trade unionists say: Stop Rosebank!
If you are a trade union member, please add your name to this open letter to oppose approval of the Rosebank oil field. Signatories will be published. There is no strict cut-off point to sign, but we ...
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Wow! The green surge in Oxford continues. Huge welcome to all our new members 💚.
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Great turn out for the Oxford Unity march by @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social this afternoon.
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LabourStart @labourstart.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Lesotho: Solidarity with workers at Quantum Apparel - stop union-busting! Support the campaign, spread the word - bit.ly/4hf1Fhv
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Lesotho: Solidarity with workers at Quantum Apparel
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Dr Stephen Hurt @drstephenhurt.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Please support this campaign and consider boycotting NEXT as a result. Scandalous union-busting from a huge and profitable corporation.
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IndustriALL Global Union @industriall-union.org · 22/09/2025
Sign the @labourstart.bsky.social campaign calling on German menswear company Digel to stop union busting and engage with the union, @veysen.bsky.social www.labourstartcampaigns.net/show_campaig...
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Türkiye: No to union-busting at Digel
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Sue McBean🇺🇦⛵️💚🌱✍️📸🔸🐸 @organicbotanic.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
TODAY. Get that vote in the post 👉 Ballots must be returned NOW. #UCU @brookesucu.bsky.social #industrialaction #OxfordBrookes #University
Hand holding envelope posting a  vote on Industrial action. Most of the photo is a close up of the letter box on a red post box
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