Julia Armstrong
@JuliaAArmstrong
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Local democracy reporter covering Sheffield City Council, news partners using my work include Sheffield Star, Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Live. NUJ member
Sheffield
Joined February 2012
Rehearsals for #WeAreTheLionsMrManager start next week! 📅 Rehearsed reading: Sept 27 | Willesden Green Library 7.30pm 👀 Preview: Oct 11 | North Edinburgh Arts 7.30pm @northedinarts 🎟️ Tour: Oct 14–18 | Lantern Theatre @TheLanternSheff ✨ Tickets: https://t.co/YkA9khyLoT
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They are not numbers. They are 9 children from our school. Each with a name. Each with a dream. Each stolen too soon. Don't look away. Say their names. Remember them. 🤍 #WeWillReadAgain
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UNRWA has enough food for the entire population of #Gaza for over three months stockpiled in warehouses–including this one in Al Arish, Egypt–awaiting entry. The supplies are available. The systems are in place. Open the gates, lift the siege, allow UNRWA to do its work and
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🔴 LIVE DAY 689 #Israel #Palestine - Gaza death toll closing in on 62,800 identified bodies - Netanyahu calls Gaza hospital bombing 'tragic mishap' - Israeli military raids large parts of the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem Live updates ⤵️
middleeasteye.net
Netanyahu to hold session meeting on Israel officially colonising the occupied West Bank
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A special #CreativeTeam announcement! Rukmini Sircar will play Jayaben Desai in "We Are The Lions, Mr. Manager!" Marking 50yrs since the fearless leader of the 1970s Grunwick Strike. Book now https://t.co/YkA9khzjer
#JayabenDesai #GrunwickStrike #WeAreTheLionsMrManager #acegrams
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This latest piece by @JuliaAArmstrong about the latest #StreetTree scandal apology from @SheffCouncil is well worth a read. https://t.co/ZRFklCYUX6
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Some great news for youth services in Sheffield. £88 million has just been allocated for youth clubs and schools, including the Better Youth Spaces grant. All eligible non-profit youth organisations in Sheffield can apply for part of the £30.5 million Better Youth Spaces fund
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"There are many more things we could and should be doing. I absolutely think let's try everything." Labour MP Sarah Champion speaks to @krishgm about what more Britain could be doing to help Gazans. Read and watch: https://t.co/wjF2uzPbKS
channel4.com
We spoke to Labour MP Sarah Champion, who's chair of the international development committee.
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We send our support to Jess Carter and back her decision to look after her own well-being.
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So @Nigel_Farage blames us for violence, but he is ok with giving cover to neo Nazi group Homeland who have organised the anti-refugee protests at Epping (link in tweet below) Farage is fanning the flames of far right riots. We’ll be marching on Sunday to oppose them. Join us.
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 This video proves @EssexPoliceUK transported left-wing protestors to The Bell hotel in Epping. There is no way Chief Constable BJ Harrington can stay in position.
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Watch this short film which gives you an insight into Sheffield's early environmental activist Ethel’s work & achievement: https://t.co/Xlp35fgBvW
@GleadlessVTrees @CPREDerbyshire @Heritage_Angel @sj_unwin @Timewalkproject @JuliaAArmstrong @rbw66
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Read this wise comment from Newfield student about Exploits of Ethel project: “Ethel is an important and engaging powerful female voice from the past. Often, history is dominated by men. This is an opportunity to change that!” @cprepdsy @GleadlessVTrees @JuliaAArmstrong @CPRE
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🚨🧵 We are pleased to see this announcement from Zarah Sultana and @jeremycorbyn. At our June delegate meeting, we resolved that a Socialist and working-class political alternative to Labour is necessary and to engage seriously with all attempts to build that alternative. 1/
Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party. Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country. Join us. The time is now. Sign up here to stay updated: https://t.co/MAwVBrHOzH
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Support striking @UniteNEYH bin workers next Wednesday 9th July - join the mass picket! Unite members are demanding the right to be represented by the union of their choice - on strike for 10 months to get union recognition. Mass picket from 6am, lumley street depot. 1/
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Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party. Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country. Join us. The time is now. Sign up here to stay updated: https://t.co/MAwVBrHOzH
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#NSSN proud to support @strike_map #MegaPicket2 - victory to the @unitetheunion #BirminghamBinStrike
@UniteWestMids @UniteEconomy @UniteSharon
#MEGAPICKET 2 is backed by 21 unions & campaign groups and counting: @ArtistsUnionE
@ASLEFunion
@BFAWUOfficial
@TheBMA
@EquityUK
@fbunational
@GFTU1
@HCSANews
@pcs_union
@POAUnion
@pcu_union
@RoyColPod
@SIF_trade_union
@ucu RSVP: https://t.co/SwqtoeebRt
#StrikeMap
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Rear of Sheffield Telegraph and Star Newspaper Offices, Kemsley House, Hartshead. The building on the left was the old Dove and Rainbow public house (demolished 1958). I believe the old newspaper building was pulled down and replaced around a year later #Sheffield
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The spectacular @PCarrack at Glastonbury this weekend! He returns for a hometown gig in April 2026 🎟️ https://t.co/e1XafswF7v
sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
Paul Carrack, one of Britain's most cherished and distinctive voices, has announced a full UK tour for Spring 2026. The 12-date run will follow the release of Carrack's 20th solo album, The Country...
Paul performing at Glastonbury yesterday, on the Acoustic stage, as part of the Bob Dylan Tribute ✨fab pic : @katyatheartist
#sidgriffin #ralphmctell #hothouseflowers
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