Rachel Burgin
@racheldburgin.bsky.social
I once was a Sunday School teacher in a former pit village parish and somehow that led me to being on various national Labour Party committees.
Comments are in personal capacity and not made on behalf of any organisation I’m associated with.
Comments are in personal capacity and not made on behalf of any organisation I’m associated with.
It’s all very well teaching young girls they’re at their most fertile in their late teens and early twenties. But that’s not the only consideration.
If the state wants to encourage women to have kids before they’re in a stable relationship or financially able to support them, then (1/2)
If the state wants to encourage women to have kids before they’re in a stable relationship or financially able to support them, then (1/2)
February 14, 2026 at 12:44 PM
It’s all very well teaching young girls they’re at their most fertile in their late teens and early twenties. But that’s not the only consideration.
If the state wants to encourage women to have kids before they’re in a stable relationship or financially able to support them, then (1/2)
If the state wants to encourage women to have kids before they’re in a stable relationship or financially able to support them, then (1/2)
I hold no rank or status worthy of a statement in support of the PM.
But apropos of nothing, I’ve just been on a work call about mortgages and the presenter said “I don’t wish to get political but there was some concern yesterday that if there was a change of PM, interest rates would increase”.
But apropos of nothing, I’ve just been on a work call about mortgages and the presenter said “I don’t wish to get political but there was some concern yesterday that if there was a change of PM, interest rates would increase”.
February 10, 2026 at 2:04 PM
I hold no rank or status worthy of a statement in support of the PM.
But apropos of nothing, I’ve just been on a work call about mortgages and the presenter said “I don’t wish to get political but there was some concern yesterday that if there was a change of PM, interest rates would increase”.
But apropos of nothing, I’ve just been on a work call about mortgages and the presenter said “I don’t wish to get political but there was some concern yesterday that if there was a change of PM, interest rates would increase”.
I’ve knocked something up on what’s been going on in Minnesota christiansontheleft.org.uk/latest/lutheran-ladies-and-the-fight-for-democracy-in-minnesota
Lutheran Ladies and the fight for Democracy in Minnesota — Christians on the Left - Speaking Truth to Power
Our National Comitee member Rachel Burgin writes about the role that churches and Christians are playing in the response to ICE in Minnesota.
christiansontheleft.org.uk
February 10, 2026 at 1:12 PM
I’ve knocked something up on what’s been going on in Minnesota christiansontheleft.org.uk/latest/lutheran-ladies-and-the-fight-for-democracy-in-minnesota
Evergreen post
One Minnesota.
February 7, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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Just done a Google translate of Portuguese and in absolutely here for those who put “a warm hug” in a business email 🤗
October 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Just done a Google translate of Portuguese and in absolutely here for those who put “a warm hug” in a business email 🤗
That sinking feeling when you arrive at the station and your train is cancelled. Get me home at your own chosen speed eh? 🥴
August 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
That sinking feeling when you arrive at the station and your train is cancelled. Get me home at your own chosen speed eh? 🥴
It’s moments like this I wish I was still on Twitter and I could tag all the relevant people. Top work Stevenage Labour and Cllr Dermot Kehoe - wherever you are on this platform bsky.app/profile/elec...
Bedwell (Stevenage) Council By-Election Result:
🌹 LAB: 43.2% (-2.5)
➡️ RFM: 34.5% (New)
🌳 CON: 9.0% (-9.9)
🌍 GRN: 6.7% (-7.8)
🔶 LDM: 6.7% (-8.6)
No TUSC (-5.6) as previous.
Labour HOLD.
Changes w/ 2024.
🌹 LAB: 43.2% (-2.5)
➡️ RFM: 34.5% (New)
🌳 CON: 9.0% (-9.9)
🌍 GRN: 6.7% (-7.8)
🔶 LDM: 6.7% (-8.6)
No TUSC (-5.6) as previous.
Labour HOLD.
Changes w/ 2024.
June 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
It’s moments like this I wish I was still on Twitter and I could tag all the relevant people. Top work Stevenage Labour and Cllr Dermot Kehoe - wherever you are on this platform bsky.app/profile/elec...
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@startribune.com hello could you pass this message onto the Minnesota GOP please? 🙏
June 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
@startribune.com hello could you pass this message onto the Minnesota GOP please? 🙏
I picked this jacket up from TK Maxx in the sales and I think it makes me look quite intimidating. 😱
May 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
I picked this jacket up from TK Maxx in the sales and I think it makes me look quite intimidating. 😱
If @tinabhartwas.bsky.social had been thinking about this for “some time”, she was thinking about it:
* when she stood for deputy group leader
* on polling day when Labour activists were GOTVing
* when activists mucked in to get leaflets out and doorknock
bsky.app/profile/mark...
* when she stood for deputy group leader
* on polling day when Labour activists were GOTVing
* when activists mucked in to get leaflets out and doorknock
bsky.app/profile/mark...
Labour deputy group leader Tina Bhartwas joins Lib Dems
Labour deputy group leader Tina Bhartwas joins Lib Dems
Cllr Tina Bhartwas, previously deputy leader of the Labour group on Hertfordshire County Council, has joined the Liberal Democrats.
buff.ly
May 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
If @tinabhartwas.bsky.social had been thinking about this for “some time”, she was thinking about it:
* when she stood for deputy group leader
* on polling day when Labour activists were GOTVing
* when activists mucked in to get leaflets out and doorknock
bsky.app/profile/mark...
* when she stood for deputy group leader
* on polling day when Labour activists were GOTVing
* when activists mucked in to get leaflets out and doorknock
bsky.app/profile/mark...
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On Sunday I joined the special Mass at St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church in Knebworth, which brought back happy memories of my own First Holy Communion many years ago ☺️
May 13, 2025 at 10:32 AM
On Sunday I joined the special Mass at St Thomas More Roman Catholic Church in Knebworth, which brought back happy memories of my own First Holy Communion many years ago ☺️
Fire alarm when you’re on the 16th floor
a cartoon character is walking down a set of stairs in a white dress .
ALT: a cartoon character is walking down a set of stairs in a white dress .
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May 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Fire alarm when you’re on the 16th floor
This reminded me of when Bill McLaren used to exclaim “and they’ll be dancing in the streets of Sedburgh/Barnard Castle/[insert player’s independent school] tonight!” every time an international rugby player scored a try bsky.app/profile/nyti...
Church bells rang for hours at Villanova University when they heard that Robert Francis Prevost, a former student, had just become the new pope. “As soon as we heard ‘Prevost,’ everyone started cheering,” one student said. nyti.ms/43m0VSb
May 9, 2025 at 5:49 AM
This reminded me of when Bill McLaren used to exclaim “and they’ll be dancing in the streets of Sedburgh/Barnard Castle/[insert player’s independent school] tonight!” every time an international rugby player scored a try bsky.app/profile/nyti...
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Early exit polls suggest the new pope did particularly well with male voters aged 45-79.
May 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Early exit polls suggest the new pope did particularly well with male voters aged 45-79.
How many of us are thinking “if only I’d taken a trip to Runcorn, I could have found 6 votes?”
May 2, 2025 at 6:07 AM
How many of us are thinking “if only I’d taken a trip to Runcorn, I could have found 6 votes?”
Special prayers offered for all the campaign organisers today. They never get the glory. But today will be HARD. You’ll have earned yourself a drink and a good nights sleep by close of polls.
May 1, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Special prayers offered for all the campaign organisers today. They never get the glory. But today will be HARD. You’ll have earned yourself a drink and a good nights sleep by close of polls.
April 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Back in 2016, our landlord wanted our house back so we were looking for somewhere else to rent in NE Herts.
The house opposite came up.
It went on the market at 9am. By 10am, they had 20 viewings lined up.
This has an impact on my views on housing policy.
The house opposite came up.
It went on the market at 9am. By 10am, they had 20 viewings lined up.
This has an impact on my views on housing policy.
April 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Back in 2016, our landlord wanted our house back so we were looking for somewhere else to rent in NE Herts.
The house opposite came up.
It went on the market at 9am. By 10am, they had 20 viewings lined up.
This has an impact on my views on housing policy.
The house opposite came up.
It went on the market at 9am. By 10am, they had 20 viewings lined up.
This has an impact on my views on housing policy.
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BREAKING NEWS: Susan Crawford WINS the Wisconsin Supreme Court election DEFEATING Elon Musk puppet Brad Schimel!
Congratulations Judge Crawford!
Congratulations Judge Crawford!
April 2, 2025 at 1:45 AM
BREAKING NEWS: Susan Crawford WINS the Wisconsin Supreme Court election DEFEATING Elon Musk puppet Brad Schimel!
Congratulations Judge Crawford!
Congratulations Judge Crawford!
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Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford on her victory, and to the people of Wisconsin for electing a judge who believes in the rule of law and protecting our freedoms.
April 2, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford on her victory, and to the people of Wisconsin for electing a judge who believes in the rule of law and protecting our freedoms.
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The rover, entirely built in Stevenage by engineers from Airbus UK, will replace Russian space agency technology 🇬🇧
This project will support 200 skilled jobs and marks a historic achievement Stevenage, a town that has always unlocked aspirations and ambitions 👏
This project will support 200 skilled jobs and marks a historic achievement Stevenage, a town that has always unlocked aspirations and ambitions 👏
March 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The rover, entirely built in Stevenage by engineers from Airbus UK, will replace Russian space agency technology 🇬🇧
This project will support 200 skilled jobs and marks a historic achievement Stevenage, a town that has always unlocked aspirations and ambitions 👏
This project will support 200 skilled jobs and marks a historic achievement Stevenage, a town that has always unlocked aspirations and ambitions 👏
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Minimum wage for a 9-5 full time job (40 hours a week) is, as of today, £25,396 a year for anyone over 21.
Which is why it's amazing to see journalism jobs requiring a degree, job experience, and driving licence advertised at a "competitive salary" of £22,380. tindlenews.co.uk/careers/jour...
Which is why it's amazing to see journalism jobs requiring a degree, job experience, and driving licence advertised at a "competitive salary" of £22,380. tindlenews.co.uk/careers/jour...
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The South Hams Gazette team is looking for a qualified Reporter who can deliver rich multimedia articles and videos
tindlenews.co.uk
April 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Minimum wage for a 9-5 full time job (40 hours a week) is, as of today, £25,396 a year for anyone over 21.
Which is why it's amazing to see journalism jobs requiring a degree, job experience, and driving licence advertised at a "competitive salary" of £22,380. tindlenews.co.uk/careers/jour...
Which is why it's amazing to see journalism jobs requiring a degree, job experience, and driving licence advertised at a "competitive salary" of £22,380. tindlenews.co.uk/careers/jour...
