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Lynn Henderson

@lynnfaeleith.bsky.social
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Trade union sister, PCS Union. Jimmy Reid Foundation. ERS. #politicsforthemany. Creator of #StepAsideBrother 💁🏾‍♀️. Speak my own mind

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
For National Apprenticeship Week, PCS young member Meg says when she started out as a modern apprentice in the civil service being a union member helped her feel supported www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
The photo shows Meg who is smiling and has short dark hair and is wearing a striped top
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Lynn Henderson @lynnfaeleith.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
On my 📻 Martin Cavanagh President @pcsunion.bsky.social on civil service pension scandal 👏
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Andrew Fisher @fisherandrew79.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
It pays to be in a union. Strikes work ✊ 125% increase in membership A consolidated pay offer which is 50-80% higher than the original offer www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
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Industrial action boosts PCS membership at Tate Gallery
Members at the Tate Gallery have endorsed an end to industrial action, closing a campaign that has led to a 125% increase in membership.
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Lynn Henderson @lynnfaeleith.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
BBC News - Retired civil servants left in pension limbo www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... "We believe that this work should be run by the civil service, under ministerial control, so that it can be properly resourced and pensions paid on time." @pcsunion.bsky.social
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Hundreds of retirees waiting for payments after Capita took over scheme
Civil service pension scheme failed to pay some pensions and lump sums after transferring to a new administrator.
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Jimmy Reid Foundation @reidfoundation.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Dave’s quick take on the ScottishBudget - patch and mend. A classic election-year budget. A few eye-catching sweeteners, a little cash spread around to placate as many as possible, and promises of things to come. Tough decisions are deferred to the next govt. unisondave.blogspot.com/2026/01/scot...
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Scottish Budget 2026-27 - patch and mend
The Scottish Government has published its draft budget for the coming year. I wrote a pre-budget briefing for the Jimmy Reid Foundation o...
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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Work for PCS! We have several vacancies for industrial officers, based at various locations in England, Scotland and Wales. The deadline for applications is 26 January. More details and application form on the website - www.pcs.org.uk/work-pcs
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Jimmy Reid Foundation @reidfoundation.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
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Devolving Immigration Powers – The Jimmy Reid Foundation
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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Read 📔 PCS Cymru manifesto demands for candidates at this year's Senedd elections, launched at an event at the Senedd last month www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/... Photograph by Natasha Hirst
The photo shows 12 people either stood or sat behind a table holding a copy of the PCS manifesto for the 2026 Senedd elections.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 06/01/2026
This is literally saving lives - and we can save even more with your help. Share and bookmark this post for when you next see a Londoner sleeping rough. We'll do everything in our power to get them into the warm.
Poster showing a snowy London skyline with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in black and white. Bold white text urges viewers to help homeless Londoners find shelter. Instructions direct people to use the StreetLink service by searching the name, sharing the location of someone sleeping rough, and clicking submit. The message emphasizes that local services will then offer shelter and support.
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Jimmy Reid Foundation @reidfoundation.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
2025 - A year in view. Six major papers, eight briefings, an inspiring memorial lecture and other events and interventions. Many thanks to our affiliates and supporters who make all this possible. More to come in 2026. reidfoundation.scot
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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Building connections with politicians is incredibly important in mobilising change. Find out about our work behind the scenes in our 2025 Annual Review. buff.ly/YdOXjSt
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2025 at the ERS: Our work behind the scenes
Each year we write an Annual Review which looks back at our achievements across the last 12 months, and explains how our team have campaigned towards securing our vision for a democracy
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Jimmy Reid Foundation @reidfoundation.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
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Jimmy Reid Foundation @reidfoundation.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Solidarity in Action: The latest Scottish Left Review is now online. mailchi.mp/bbbdb6f0f500...
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New Issue: Solidarity in Action
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Compass @compassoffice.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
It starts with a resolution...and ends with fair votes. We've just delivered over 250,000 signatures calling for First Past The Post to be scrapped by next Christmas🎄 📢 Share to make the call even louder! With @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @electoralreform.bsky.social
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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Our team have works with journalists to provide in-depth analysis, opinion pieces and interviews, to make the case for electoral reform and push vital democratic issues higher up the news agenda to increase public support. Find out more in our Annual Review
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2025 at the ERS: Getting our message into the news
Each year we write an Annual Review which looks back at our achievements across the last 12 months, and explains how our team have campaigned towards securing our vision for a democracy
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Jimmy Reid Foundation @reidfoundation.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Our latest briefing examines the impact of the UK Budget and the challenges facing ScotGov. The UK Budget provides some relief, but a medium-term funding gap remains. We need radical reform of devolved taxation rather than tinkering at the edges. reidfoundation.scot/2025/12/uk-t...
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UK to Scottish Budget 2026/27 – The Jimmy Reid Foundation
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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Each year we write an Annual Review which looks back at our achievements across the last 12 months, and explains how our team have campaigned towards securing our vision for a democracy fit for the 21st Century.
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2025 at the ERS: Our year campaigning for change
Each year we write an Annual Review which looks back at our achievements across the last 12 months, and explains how our team have campaigned towards securing our vision for a democracy
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Jimmy Reid Foundation @reidfoundation.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Our new paper on Industrial Strategy Zones (Freeport’s etc). At best, they represent poor value for money, at worst, a systematic transfer of collective sovereignty from communities to corporations. What we need is a comprehensive industrial strategy. reidfoundation.scot/2025/12/indu...
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Industrial Strategy Zones – The Jimmy Reid Foundation
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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
The Met Police's plans to close a number of front counters have been put on hold after campaigning and pressure from PCS. You can use our e-action to contact your MP to support our demand that future closure plans should be subject to public consultation. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Building connections with politicians is incredibly important in mobilising change. See what we've been working on this year in this year's Annual Review: electoral-reform.org.uk/2025-at-the-...
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2025 at the ERS: Our work behind the scenes
Each year we write an Annual Review which looks back at our achievements across the last 12 months, and explains how our team have campaigned towards securing our vision for a democracy
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Lynn Henderson @lynnfaeleith.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Solidarity ✊️
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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Our reaction to #Budget2026 Our members will be hit by the extended freeze in the income tax threshold. We welcome the scrapping of the 2-child limit but more must be done on the cost-of-living crisis and on the unfairness of our tax system. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
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Lynn Henderson @lynnfaeleith.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Solidarity ✊️
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Lynn Henderson @lynnfaeleith.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Solidarity ✊️
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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Find out more about our activities this year in our 2025 Annual Review. By using our voice in the media, developing in-depth research and policy, campaigning and influencing and making the case online, we’ve led the charge for democratic reform. electoral-reform.org.uk/2025-at-the-...
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2025 at the ERS: Our year campaigning for change
Each year we write an Annual Review which looks back at our achievements across the last 12 months, and explains how our team have campaigned towards securing our vision for a democracy
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Dave Watson @balkandave.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
A water system that works for people and nature. While Scotland has avoided the worst aspects of privatisation in E&W, many challenges remain for Scottish Water. Dave Watson from the Reid Foundation will discuss on Monday 24 Nov. At 7pm. Register👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-water-sy...
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A water system which will work for people and nature.
What are the socialist solutions for today’s challenges for Scottish Water?
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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Watch PCS GS Fran Heathcote talk about the new report by #PCS & Refugees Together: "The economic case for a fair and humane asylum system," launched in parliament last night. Produced by @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social it makes the case for a fair & humane asylum system. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
PCS members in the parliamentary security department are striking on Budget Day (26 November) over attacks on their terms and conditions, including the loss of 6 days' paid annual leave/rest days following the imposition of an extended shift pattern. #PCSonStrike www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
The image shows the House of Parliament and above it is the text PCS Westminster security staff to strike on Budget Day
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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
The DWP is refusing to back down on its decision to close Lincoln Service Centre. #PCS members are therefore taking further strike action from 1 December to 2 January 2026. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
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Andrew Fisher @fisherandrew79.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
When Keir Starmer ran to be Labour leader in 2020, he pledged to “defend migrants’ rights” and to have “an immigration system based on compassion and dignity”. How far he has fallen: not just in the polls but morally too. My new column for @theipaper.com inews.co.uk/opinion/labo...
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Labour's asylum plan is straight from the Trump playbook – it'll backfire on them
It’s time to stand up for the values of compassion, humanity and basic fairness
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Lynn Henderson @lynnfaeleith.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
This is inhumane and will not stop people fleeing from war, oppression or repression! BBC News - Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently under asylum reforms www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently under asylum reforms
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce major reforms to the asylum system on Monday.
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Lynn Henderson @lynnfaeleith.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Wow! If I wasn't a fan girl already... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Does Britain value culture any more? Ask the striking workers at the British Library | Zadie Smith
The dispute over pay at this great national institution gets to the heart of our misplaced priorities, says novelist Zadie Smith
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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
The theme of this year's #IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth is "Flip the Script". Read Mohammed's blog on why this year it is more important than ever to challenge and change the narrative. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
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Jimmy Reid Foundation @reidfoundation.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Our paper on the causes of working age ill health. reidfoundation.scot/2025/06/tack...
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Tackling the causes of working-age ill health – The Jimmy Reid Foundation
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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
PCS members are over halfway through their 2-week strike against low pay at the British Library, support them by using our e-action to call on MPs to demand increased grant in aid funding for the library and stand up for fair treatment. #BritishLibraryOnStrike www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
The image shows a backdrop of the British Library in London overlaid with text which reads PCS British Library on strike call on MPS to support striking British Library workers #BritishLibraryOnStrike
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Lynn Henderson @lynnfaeleith.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Best news from across the pond in a long time! ✊️ BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg... Election day live updates: Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral race - BBC News
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Election day live updates: Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral race
Democrats have also won governor races in Virginia and New Jersey as Californians voted to redraw election maps.
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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
PCS extends its sympathy and solidarity to all those affected by the mass stabbing attack on a London North Eastern Railway train near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire on Saturday night. www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
The graphic reads: PCS extends sympathy and solidarity following train attack
PCS General Secretary Fran Heathcote said: “I was horrified to hear about this awful incident. Our thoughts are with the train crew, the victims of this attack, the passengers and our RMT and ASLEF colleagues who had to deal with this incident.
“I would also like to praise the heroic actions of a member of rail staff who saved lives and wish them a full and speedy recovery. No one should go to work and be placed in danger and fear for their safety.”
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Lynn Henderson @lynnfaeleith.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Solidarity ✊️
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Lynn Henderson @lynnfaeleith.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Solidarity ✊️
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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
If there was only an award for the best picket line placards..... Thanks to @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social MP for coming along to talk to the #PCS British Library strikers on the picket line today. Solidarity means so much 🙏 #BritishLibraryonStrike #PCSonStrike #Solidarity
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Jimmy Reid Foundation @reidfoundation.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
UKGov has announced a digital ID scheme to help combat illegal working while making it easier to use vital government services. In this briefing, we examine the proposal, the experiences of other countries and the challenges the scheme faces. reidfoundation.scot/2025/10/digi...
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Digital ID Scheme – The Jimmy Reid Foundation
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Lynn Henderson @lynnfaeleith.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
On my radio @davemoxham.bsky.social @scottishtuc.bsky.social talking energy jobs
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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
PCS is looking for a Press Officer to manage and develop our media profile. We're looking for an experienced journalist or press officer with articulate and persuasive writing skills to be the first point of contact representing PCS in the media. Closing date 3 November. www.pcs.org.uk/work-pcs
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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Read the Labour List article by Andy McDonald MP in which he says #Budget2025 in November must include long-term plan for pay restoration, which PCS has long called for. labourlist.org/2025/10/labo...
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'Labour's Budget must include long-term plan for pay restoration' - LabourList
The 2025 Budget is a crucial test of the government’s ability to confront the cost of living crisis…
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Jimmy Reid Foundation @reidfoundation.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill – There is an urgent need to strengthen FoI legislation in Scotland. We support Katy Clark’s Bill and explain why in our submission and briefing here. reidfoundation.scot/2025/10/free...
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Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill – The Jimmy Reid Foundation
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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
In a major survey 📋 of PCS disabled members, a majority said that the benefits they received were inadequate to meet their needs. Find out more details >>> www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
The image shows intersecting coloured lines of red, yellow, white, blue and green in one half and in the other the text PCS disabled members survey reveals "A very stressful, difficult and demeaning experience. (It) has got much worse over the years. Despite paying in for decades, both myself and my huband have been made to feel like scroungers" PCS member on the DWP process
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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Work for PCS! We're looking for a Head of Communications to lead the team. The deadline is 20 October - more details and to apply: www.pcs.org.uk/work-pcs
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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Members of the House of Lords should be held accountable by the public. We need an elected second chamber so we can decide who sits in parliament.
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UK government urged to strip Michelle Mone of peerage
A company linked to the Glaswegian entrepreneur has been ordered to repay £122m after breaching an NHS contract.
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