Rachel
@rachelgarnham.bsky.social
Socialist. Former Labour NEC member. Campaign for Labour Party Democracy co-chair. UCU activist. This account for politics not work.
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Now or never.
We’re heading into the final stretch of the ballot and every vote matters.
Join us live on Monday at 7pm as we break down what’s at stake, answer your questions, and keep the momentum going.
Vote or lose your say.
We’re heading into the final stretch of the ballot and every vote matters.
Join us live on Monday at 7pm as we break down what’s at stake, answer your questions, and keep the momentum going.
Vote or lose your say.
November 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Now or never.
We’re heading into the final stretch of the ballot and every vote matters.
Join us live on Monday at 7pm as we break down what’s at stake, answer your questions, and keep the momentum going.
Vote or lose your say.
We’re heading into the final stretch of the ballot and every vote matters.
Join us live on Monday at 7pm as we break down what’s at stake, answer your questions, and keep the momentum going.
Vote or lose your say.
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Our protest rights are under attack - with yet more draconian legislation aimed at repressing Palestine protests in the works.
@pscupdates.bsky.social have launched a petition in defence of our right to protest ✍👇
@pscupdates.bsky.social have launched a petition in defence of our right to protest ✍👇
Palestine Solidarity Campaign launch petition against the clampdown on protest rights
The petition calls on the Government to reserve "draconian" anti-protest laws and to halt plans for further attacks on our right to protest.
labouroutlook.org
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our protest rights are under attack - with yet more draconian legislation aimed at repressing Palestine protests in the works.
@pscupdates.bsky.social have launched a petition in defence of our right to protest ✍👇
@pscupdates.bsky.social have launched a petition in defence of our right to protest ✍👇
My preview of Labour Conference here. Interesting times in Labour but the resistance to democratic functioning remains the same as ever.
Claiming that the situation in Gaza does not meet "contemporary" criteria just means the Leadership can't win the argument on comprehensive sanctions.
Claiming that the situation in Gaza does not meet "contemporary" criteria just means the Leadership can't win the argument on comprehensive sanctions.
More conference stitch-ups from Starmer et al. beckon – Rachel Garnham
Despite stitch-ups on Gaza motions, Women’s Conference, rule changes and more, it will be impossible for the Leadership to silence critics’ voices.
labouroutlook.org
September 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
My preview of Labour Conference here. Interesting times in Labour but the resistance to democratic functioning remains the same as ever.
Claiming that the situation in Gaza does not meet "contemporary" criteria just means the Leadership can't win the argument on comprehensive sanctions.
Claiming that the situation in Gaza does not meet "contemporary" criteria just means the Leadership can't win the argument on comprehensive sanctions.
"We can't out-Reform Reform, but we can be much better at being Labour" - excellent pitch from @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social for Labour’s Deputy Leader on R4.
Bell's support for Palestine and opposition to austerity undoubtedly much more in line with members, trade unionists & voters than Starmer.
Bell's support for Palestine and opposition to austerity undoubtedly much more in line with members, trade unionists & voters than Starmer.
September 9, 2025 at 6:24 AM
"We can't out-Reform Reform, but we can be much better at being Labour" - excellent pitch from @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social for Labour’s Deputy Leader on R4.
Bell's support for Palestine and opposition to austerity undoubtedly much more in line with members, trade unionists & voters than Starmer.
Bell's support for Palestine and opposition to austerity undoubtedly much more in line with members, trade unionists & voters than Starmer.
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From workers’ rights to equalities, from the climate to civil liberties, from migration to global justice, Bell has shown herself to have consistent, principled, socialist politics.
She’s pluralist, democratic and honest.
I'm thrilled she’s running - she has my full support.
She’s pluralist, democratic and honest.
I'm thrilled she’s running - she has my full support.
I am putting myself forward to stand as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
I look forward to explaining why, over the three short and undemocratic days we have to do so.
I look forward to explaining why, over the three short and undemocratic days we have to do so.
September 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
From workers’ rights to equalities, from the climate to civil liberties, from migration to global justice, Bell has shown herself to have consistent, principled, socialist politics.
She’s pluralist, democratic and honest.
I'm thrilled she’s running - she has my full support.
She’s pluralist, democratic and honest.
I'm thrilled she’s running - she has my full support.
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Labour needs to agree what its purpose is and express that clearly to the country.
With Bell, we have a strong advocate for a bold and radical approach to address the deep-seated issues that are impacting our country.
I’m pleased to be supporting Bell.
With Bell, we have a strong advocate for a bold and radical approach to address the deep-seated issues that are impacting our country.
I’m pleased to be supporting Bell.
I am putting myself forward to stand as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
I look forward to explaining why, over the three short and undemocratic days we have to do so.
I look forward to explaining why, over the three short and undemocratic days we have to do so.
September 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Labour needs to agree what its purpose is and express that clearly to the country.
With Bell, we have a strong advocate for a bold and radical approach to address the deep-seated issues that are impacting our country.
I’m pleased to be supporting Bell.
With Bell, we have a strong advocate for a bold and radical approach to address the deep-seated issues that are impacting our country.
I’m pleased to be supporting Bell.
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So they want to do the thing that is both morally wrong and definitely bad for our economy and society as whole, in order to 'counter' Reform who would do exactly the same thing.
"Sir Keir Starmer’s new cabinet is prepared to overhaul human rights laws to tackle immigration — even if it makes his MPs feel “queasy” — as it seeks to counter Reform UK and win voters’ trust." [Sunday Times]
September 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
So they want to do the thing that is both morally wrong and definitely bad for our economy and society as whole, in order to 'counter' Reform who would do exactly the same thing.
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Our statement on the Labour government’s escalating authoritarian crackdown on the Palestine solidarity movement.
We will not be silenced. We are the majority.
We urge you to join us on the streets of London next Saturday (19 July) and march for Palestine.
We will not be silenced. We are the majority.
We urge you to join us on the streets of London next Saturday (19 July) and march for Palestine.
July 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Our statement on the Labour government’s escalating authoritarian crackdown on the Palestine solidarity movement.
We will not be silenced. We are the majority.
We urge you to join us on the streets of London next Saturday (19 July) and march for Palestine.
We will not be silenced. We are the majority.
We urge you to join us on the streets of London next Saturday (19 July) and march for Palestine.
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Insane that the British Foreign Secretary can meet with the former leader of Al Qaeda in Syria while, at home, on the same day, his government arrested 20 people on 'terrorism offenses' for supporting a non-violent pro-Palestine protest group.
Britain re-establishing diplomatic relations with Syria, announces David Lammy
Britain re-establishing diplomatic relations with Syria, announces David Lammy
Foreign secretary says it is in UK’s ‘interests to support new government’ as in first visit by British minister for 14 years
Britain is re-establishing diplomatic relations with Syria after the country’s years-long civil war, foreign minister David Lammy has announced during a visit to the capital Damascus.
“There is renewed hope for the Syrian people,” Lammy said in a statement. “It is in our interests to support the new government to deliver their commitment to build a stable, more secure and prosperous future for all Syrians.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
July 6, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Insane that the British Foreign Secretary can meet with the former leader of Al Qaeda in Syria while, at home, on the same day, his government arrested 20 people on 'terrorism offenses' for supporting a non-violent pro-Palestine protest group.
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The Disability Cuts Bill is still a huge attack on disabled people, despite the changes.
I’ve written in The Guardian on why MPs must vote it down.
MPs face a simple choice: will you back a Bill that will hit 100,000s of disabled people from next year?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’ve written in The Guardian on why MPs must vote it down.
MPs face a simple choice: will you back a Bill that will hit 100,000s of disabled people from next year?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
June 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The Disability Cuts Bill is still a huge attack on disabled people, despite the changes.
I’ve written in The Guardian on why MPs must vote it down.
MPs face a simple choice: will you back a Bill that will hit 100,000s of disabled people from next year?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’ve written in The Guardian on why MPs must vote it down.
MPs face a simple choice: will you back a Bill that will hit 100,000s of disabled people from next year?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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👏👏 @marietidball.bsky.social
More MPs must join you in opposing these cruel and unnecessary cuts and stand up for disabled people across the UK.
More MPs must join you in opposing these cruel and unnecessary cuts and stand up for disabled people across the UK.
There has been no public consultation with disabled people about the proposals on PIP. This is not just about process, it makes disabled people worse off.
I've just asked the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what she will do to ensure her department regains the trust of disabled people.
I've just asked the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what she will do to ensure her department regains the trust of disabled people.
June 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
👏👏 @marietidball.bsky.social
More MPs must join you in opposing these cruel and unnecessary cuts and stand up for disabled people across the UK.
More MPs must join you in opposing these cruel and unnecessary cuts and stand up for disabled people across the UK.
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Congratulations to Newcastle; may their victory Inspire all who face similar fights ✊✊✊
June 28, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Congratulations to Newcastle; may their victory Inspire all who face similar fights ✊✊✊
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Reeves expected to freeze income tax thresholds to raise funds after welfare U-turn. Why blame the poor?
Govt has numerous choices:
Tax capital gains, dividends at the same rate as wages
Reduce pension tax relief to the ultra rich
Increase NIC for ultra-rich.
Wealth tax
FTT
Cut corporate welfare
Govt has numerous choices:
Tax capital gains, dividends at the same rate as wages
Reduce pension tax relief to the ultra rich
Increase NIC for ultra-rich.
Wealth tax
FTT
Cut corporate welfare
Reeves expected to freeze income tax thresholds to raise funds after welfare U-turn
Government’s concessions over welfare cuts leave chancellor with a growing hole in her budget
www.theguardian.com
June 28, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Reeves expected to freeze income tax thresholds to raise funds after welfare U-turn. Why blame the poor?
Govt has numerous choices:
Tax capital gains, dividends at the same rate as wages
Reduce pension tax relief to the ultra rich
Increase NIC for ultra-rich.
Wealth tax
FTT
Cut corporate welfare
Govt has numerous choices:
Tax capital gains, dividends at the same rate as wages
Reduce pension tax relief to the ultra rich
Increase NIC for ultra-rich.
Wealth tax
FTT
Cut corporate welfare
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I welcome the UK Govt sanctioning two Israeli Ministers.
The Govt must continue to act as long as this situation remains. That means sanctioning the Israeli state.
Ban settlement goods, suspend trade and suspend Israel from the F-35 Global Supply Pool.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Govt must continue to act as long as this situation remains. That means sanctioning the Israeli state.
Ban settlement goods, suspend trade and suspend Israel from the F-35 Global Supply Pool.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK sanctions Israeli ministers over Gaza comments
Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will both face a travel ban, the UK says.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I welcome the UK Govt sanctioning two Israeli Ministers.
The Govt must continue to act as long as this situation remains. That means sanctioning the Israeli state.
Ban settlement goods, suspend trade and suspend Israel from the F-35 Global Supply Pool.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Govt must continue to act as long as this situation remains. That means sanctioning the Israeli state.
Ban settlement goods, suspend trade and suspend Israel from the F-35 Global Supply Pool.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"I am getting very sick & tired of having to go onto news programs because journalists aren't allowed in to point out what is happening here... this is a televised slaughter. History will not judge us kindly."
I spoke today to Dr Tom Potokar, UK surgeon in Gaza:
Full intv: zeteo.com/p/televised-...
I spoke today to Dr Tom Potokar, UK surgeon in Gaza:
Full intv: zeteo.com/p/televised-...
May 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
"I am getting very sick & tired of having to go onto news programs because journalists aren't allowed in to point out what is happening here... this is a televised slaughter. History will not judge us kindly."
I spoke today to Dr Tom Potokar, UK surgeon in Gaza:
Full intv: zeteo.com/p/televised-...
I spoke today to Dr Tom Potokar, UK surgeon in Gaza:
Full intv: zeteo.com/p/televised-...
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It can’t be right that fossil fuel companies profit from polluting our planet whilst expecting working people to bear the huge costs of climate breakdown.
We need policies that shift the burden from households onto big polluters.
We need policies that shift the burden from households onto big polluters.
Households in the UK set to face £3,000 'hidden costs' this year due to 'climate breakdown' and 'extreme weather'
UK households are set to face an estimated £3,000 cost this year as a result of 'climate breakdown' and 'rising global temperatures' - new research reveals.
www.lbc.co.uk
April 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
It can’t be right that fossil fuel companies profit from polluting our planet whilst expecting working people to bear the huge costs of climate breakdown.
We need policies that shift the burden from households onto big polluters.
We need policies that shift the burden from households onto big polluters.
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Hospitals in England could shed 100,000 jobs.
No impact assessment produced.
A Wes Streeting recipe for privatisation dressed up as efficiency drive.
NHS will be a shell doling out contracts to the private sector. 30% -40% of money will vanish in profits. Money will buy less.
Must resist.
No impact assessment produced.
A Wes Streeting recipe for privatisation dressed up as efficiency drive.
NHS will be a shell doling out contracts to the private sector. 30% -40% of money will vanish in profits. Money will buy less.
Must resist.
Hospitals in England could shed 100,000 jobs in response to cost-cutting orders
Exclusive: Scale of looming job losses prompts NHS leaders to ask Treasury to cover costs
www.theguardian.com
April 8, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Hospitals in England could shed 100,000 jobs.
No impact assessment produced.
A Wes Streeting recipe for privatisation dressed up as efficiency drive.
NHS will be a shell doling out contracts to the private sector. 30% -40% of money will vanish in profits. Money will buy less.
Must resist.
No impact assessment produced.
A Wes Streeting recipe for privatisation dressed up as efficiency drive.
NHS will be a shell doling out contracts to the private sector. 30% -40% of money will vanish in profits. Money will buy less.
Must resist.
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The APPG on Poverty and Inequality has called for evidence into the disproportionate impact of poverty and inequality on disabled people. You can share your experiences by emailing info@appgpovertyinequality.org.uk - deadline is Monday 14th April.
April 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The APPG on Poverty and Inequality has called for evidence into the disproportionate impact of poverty and inequality on disabled people. You can share your experiences by emailing info@appgpovertyinequality.org.uk - deadline is Monday 14th April.
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DWP figures show two in five single parents are living in poverty.
Children in single parent families face a 43% poverty rate.
Disability benefit cuts will plunge 50,000 more children into poverty.
Govt won't end the two child benefit cap.
Poverty is a political choice.
Children in single parent families face a 43% poverty rate.
Disability benefit cuts will plunge 50,000 more children into poverty.
Govt won't end the two child benefit cap.
Poverty is a political choice.
DWP figures show two in five single parents are living in poverty
Benefits policies sever the link between a family's needs and their support.
www.bigissue.com
April 1, 2025 at 6:28 AM
DWP figures show two in five single parents are living in poverty.
Children in single parent families face a 43% poverty rate.
Disability benefit cuts will plunge 50,000 more children into poverty.
Govt won't end the two child benefit cap.
Poverty is a political choice.
Children in single parent families face a 43% poverty rate.
Disability benefit cuts will plunge 50,000 more children into poverty.
Govt won't end the two child benefit cap.
Poverty is a political choice.
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“Fifteen Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers, including at least one United Nations employee, were killed by Israeli forces “one by one” & buried in a mass grave eight days ago in southern Gaza, the UN has said”.
Guardian 31/3/25
WE MUST NOT BE SILENT
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Guardian 31/3/25
WE MUST NOT BE SILENT
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Israel killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers one by one, says UN
Workers on a mission to help colleagues were buried in mass grave in southern Gaza, says humanitarian office
www.theguardian.com
April 1, 2025 at 6:47 AM
“Fifteen Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers, including at least one United Nations employee, were killed by Israeli forces “one by one” & buried in a mass grave eight days ago in southern Gaza, the UN has said”.
Guardian 31/3/25
WE MUST NOT BE SILENT
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Guardian 31/3/25
WE MUST NOT BE SILENT
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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Record 4.5m UK children are living in poverty.
They are likely to face health, educational and employment problems.
Yet govts hit the poor - low wages, two child benefit cap, disability benefit cut, unchecked profiteering, poor housing.
Save the future. Demand redistribution.
They are likely to face health, educational and employment problems.
Yet govts hit the poor - low wages, two child benefit cap, disability benefit cut, unchecked profiteering, poor housing.
Save the future. Demand redistribution.
Record 4.5m children in poverty in UK as cuts condemned as ‘morally repugnant’
Data published on day after Labour announces cuts that analysts say will hit children and disabled people hardest
www.theguardian.com
March 28, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Record 4.5m UK children are living in poverty.
They are likely to face health, educational and employment problems.
Yet govts hit the poor - low wages, two child benefit cap, disability benefit cut, unchecked profiteering, poor housing.
Save the future. Demand redistribution.
They are likely to face health, educational and employment problems.
Yet govts hit the poor - low wages, two child benefit cap, disability benefit cut, unchecked profiteering, poor housing.
Save the future. Demand redistribution.
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Labour is turning to substantial and more open conflict with the interests of working class people and its own electorate. It is a decisive phase in the course of the govt. As with previous Labour govts that chose such a disastrous course it has to be opposed
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
March 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Labour is turning to substantial and more open conflict with the interests of working class people and its own electorate. It is a decisive phase in the course of the govt. As with previous Labour govts that chose such a disastrous course it has to be opposed
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
"Why become a Labour MP if you are to vote for a policy that flies in the face of all that Labour has ever stood for?"
Spot on from @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social - this is not what a Labour government is for.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Spot on from @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social - this is not what a Labour government is for.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Benefits cuts now? What’s the point of a Labour MP who votes for something so cruel, tin-eared and short-sighted? | John McDonnell
Treating disabled and sick people callously flies in the face of all the party stands for – the government must rethink its plans, writes the MP John McDonnell
www.theguardian.com
March 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM
"Why become a Labour MP if you are to vote for a policy that flies in the face of all that Labour has ever stood for?"
Spot on from @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social - this is not what a Labour government is for.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Spot on from @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social - this is not what a Labour government is for.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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'Targeting “cost savings” on disability benefits is not only immoral, it is the opposite of everything a Labour government is supposed to be.'
My column for the @theipaper.com ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/what...
My column for the @theipaper.com ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/what...
What Rachel Reeves should do instead of cutting benefits
Labour was founded as the party of the working class
inews.co.uk
March 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
'Targeting “cost savings” on disability benefits is not only immoral, it is the opposite of everything a Labour government is supposed to be.'
My column for the @theipaper.com ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/what...
My column for the @theipaper.com ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/what...
To mark International Women’s Day, I wrote about how Labour's decisions to cut international development funding and attack the welfare budget hit women hardest. A change of direction is desperately needed to deliver for women.
labouroutlook.org/2025/03/08/l...
labouroutlook.org/2025/03/08/l...
Labour is not delivering for women – Rachel Garnham, #IWD25
"The most recent despicable decision to cut international aid in favour of war mongering will undoubtedly hit women hardest."
labouroutlook.org
March 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
To mark International Women’s Day, I wrote about how Labour's decisions to cut international development funding and attack the welfare budget hit women hardest. A change of direction is desperately needed to deliver for women.
labouroutlook.org/2025/03/08/l...
labouroutlook.org/2025/03/08/l...