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The youth wing of the UK Labour Party. All Labour Party members aged 14-26 are members of Young Labour. 🌹
Joined February 2011
We’re so proud to have won Labour’s best practice award for mobilisation in the General Election - jointly with @LabourStudents. We campaigned in 91 battleground seats and mobilised hundreds of new members to help win a Labour landslide 🌹
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A statement on our future campaigning and canvassing. Young Labour will no longer campaign, organise or canvass for candidates, Cllrs or MPs who fail to stand by workers, do not respect picket lines and do not support trade unionists right to industrial action:.
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Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer, we’ll keep the red flag flying here.
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@Keir_Starmer It didn’t “unfold.” It was state-sanctioned massacre. You also sacked a Labour MP from the front bench for voting against the SpyCops Bill - which would prevent the prosecution of UK troops for war crimes.
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Christian Wakeford MP should not be admitted to the Labour Party. He has consistently voted against the interests of working-class people; for the £20 universal credit cut, for the Nationality and Borders Bill and for the Police and Crime Bill. Young Labour does not welcome him.
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Uh oh, looks like someone on the Tory social media team needs a history lesson- they were in Government in 1973 😂
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While we accept difference in policy positions to the current leadership of our party, we are especially concerned in this instance to see Keir Starmer pushing not only for further engagement with NATO, but celebrating it while attacking Stop The War and other pro-peace activists.
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Thousands of young people were inspired to join & support our movement by @jeremycorbyn, in a world with few politicians like him. The removal of the whip despite the lifting of Jeremy's suspension is a betrayal of them & blatant factional interference in disciplinary matters.
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Our statement on the leaked reports about the Governance and Legal Unit of the Labour Party is below. Complainants and whistleblowers must be protected, the serious allegations must be investigated by the NEC and the Labour whip should be removed from Ian McNicol immediately.
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We were appalled to see some elected Labour representatives crossing the UCU picket line and earlier this week others made disgraceful comments regarding RMT striking workers. This lack of solidarity has no place in our movement.
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Trade unions are the bedrock of the labour movement and are at the forefront of defending workers rights against corrupt bosses and Tory governments which have harmed the lives of millions of workers.
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We will instead direct our energy, our members and events towards contributing to the election of those Labour candidates who explicitly stand by trade unions, respect picket lines and who will unwaveringly represent workers interests in elected office. In solidarity.
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We believe if you are elected or seek selection wearing a Labour rosette, you should always respect picket lines and the tough decision workers face to take industrial action against bad bosses. Labour was founded by trade unionists and we are proud to continue this tradition.
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We will therefore no longer as an organisation campaign, organise or canvass for candidates, cllrs or MPs who fail to stand by workers, do not respect picket lines and do not support trade unionists right to industrial action.
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Let’s send Christian Wakeford packing and select a candidate who has spent the last decade fighting Tory austerity, not supporting it. @JessicaLBarnard states Young Labour’s case in the Metro.
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We regret to inform you that access to the @YoungLabourUK Twitter account has been restricted until further notice. As an official channel for the Youth Wing of the Labour Party, we expect certain standards of behaviour from those with responsibility for this page’s output.
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Young Labour is proud to nominate @RLong_Bailey to be the next leader of the Labour Party. 🌹
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We are proud to be bringing this motion to Labour Party conference committing the Party to stand in solidarity with Palestine and support the campaign for the boycott, divestment and sanctioning of Israel. The cause of Palestinian liberation is our cause as socialists 🇵🇸
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Jo Swinson and Boris Johnson debating their records on austerity
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Thank you to all of our young members who submitted motions on Palestine to our consultation, to the delegates who stood firm in the composite meeting and voted on conference floor today. As Nelson Mandela said, our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of Palestinians.
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Our congratulations to the Chilean people and @gabrielboric on their incredible and historic victory tonight 🇨🇱 . El Pueblo Unido Jamás Será Vencido! ✊.
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Every MP should support the Labour amendment to introduce Votes at 16. Labour is the only Party committed to extending a real living wage and better public services to everyone aged 16+ and they deserve to vote 🗳 . #VotesAt16
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Christian Wakeford himself co-sponsored a bill mandating by-elections for MPs who change party affiliation. The Labour Party must uphold Bury South members’ right to choose their own Labour candidate and constituents should be able to reassess their MP.
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Was a pleasure to meet with the Cuban ambassador and political secretary today, who thanked us for our statement of solidarity and discussed campaigning to end the blockade. Looking forward to working together in the future!
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Instead of disregarding due process, @Keir_Starmer should immediately reinstate the whip and end these attacks on the left so that we can get on with the task of delivering a socialist Labour Government to transform this country.
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“Israel must dismantle the apartheid system and start treating Palestinians as human beings with equal rights and dignity. Until it does, peace and security will remain a distant prospect for Israelis and Palestinians alike”.
Our official new report looks at the decades-long suffering of Palestinians under Israel’s rule. We've concluded that Israel’s treatment of Palestinians throughout Israel & the Occupied Palestinian Territories amounts to apartheid. Read for yourself.
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Labour has too often been on the wrong side of international issues. Young Labour calls on the leadership to stop backing NATO aggression, call wholeheartedly for peace, commit to constructive engagement with activists and deliver international policy around peace and cooperation.
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Young Labour condemns Vladimir Putin and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The actions of Russia, the use of force and the contravention of international law is utterly reprehensible. Working class people are overwhelmingly the victims of war (1/6).
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Young Labour fully supports the call to end the illegal blockade of Cuba and stands in solidarity with Cubans against US imperialism. ¡Viva Cuba! #HandsOffCuba
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NATOs acts of aggression both historical and present are a threat to all of our safety. Young Labours delegates from across our membership and affiliates voted that we should withdraw from NATO and pursue an international policy based on peace, adopting this as official policy.
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Young Labour stands with victims of police brutality and wholeheartedly opposes the PCSC bill.
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Young Labour stands in full solidarity with the @NEUnion. We urgently call on @Keir_Starmer @KateGreenSU and @AngelaRayner to stand with teachers in their fight to #closetheschools and keep students, staff and families safe.
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Stoking up tension, macho posturing & trying to 'out do' the Tories on hawkish foreign policy will only lead to further devastation, loss of life and displacement of people across the world. We offer solidarity with those organising against this, including members of Stop the War.
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As Israel’s foreign minister during the Gaza War, Tzipi Livni oversaw the massacre of 1,391 Palestinians. According to Israeli human rights group B’Tselem, at least 759 were noncombatants. The individuals meeting this war criminal are in no way representative of Young Labour.
It was great meeting with representatives of Young Labour and hearing of their bold opposition to the anti-Semitism that is raising its ugly head. We stand with our brothers in Britain and around the world against these worrying trends
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Young Labour sends its full solidarity to the people of Afghanistan and calls on the UK government and Labour party to pursue a foreign policy committed to human rights, social justice and opposed to US imperialism. Our statement ahead of the parliamentary debate tomorrow:
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This move distracts from the important findings of the EHRC Report, from the critical work of tackling Antisemitism within the Party and violates a key recommendation of the EHRC report that disciplinary matters must be free from political interference.
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Happy 70th birthday to the legend that is @jeremycorbyn! 🥳 🎉 . Your leadership has inspired hundreds of thousands of young people to fight for socialist change in our grossly unequal society. Thank you for standing strong - we are rock solid behind you. ✊ 🌹
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Ten years ago, 77 young socialists were murdered by a fascist on Utøya Island. We remember them. Their belief in creating a just and equal world and we redouble our efforts to stamp out fascism and islamophobia wherever it exists. Love and solidarity to our siblings in Norway.
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Young Labour stands in solidarity with the trans community. We also send our solidarity to Rosie Duffield’s staff who have taken a principled stance against bigotry.
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In particular, it has become apparent that the account has recently become actively detrimental to the Party’s core objectives: to promote Labour candidates and policies, and to win elections.
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We won’t be taking lessons in morality from Guido Fawkes, whose publisher Paul Staines supported the fascist Contras in Nicaragua, fraternised with ‘Hang Nelson Mandela’ activists and tried to organise direct action against left wingers with the BNP. #LulaLivre 🌹.
Looks like @YoungLabourUK might need the term "conviction politician" re-explained to them.
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"In our thousands, in our millions, we are all Palestinians". #SaveSheikhJarrah #FreePalaestine
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Very sad to see this from @ChukaUmunna The Labour Party is committed to abolishing unpaid internships and this has to start with our own MPs. #PayUpChuka
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Corbyn says that nationalising rail, mail and utilities are his priorities, but crucially did not rule out nationalising Greggs #YL17
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“Labour's Future" are the millions of young workers and students fighting for socialist change in Britain, not a clique happy to undermine Jeremy Corbyn behind an astroturf campaign backed by billionaires, fracking companies and Lib Dems. We back the leadership on Brexit.
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GET READY FOR THE YOUNG LABOUR RALLY!!!! 🔈 . Come along to the Empress Room at the Grand Hotel at 7:30pm TONIGHT to hear from a load of brilliant speakers from across the movement 🚩. Don’t miss it 💃
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We will be liaising with the Young Labour committee and representatives to ensure there is transparency and accountability for future posts from this account.
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Ivan Lewis was a stain on the Labour Party, totally unfit to serve as a Labour MP. Our only regret is that he resigned, rather than have the courage to face his incoming disciplinary hearing. Young Labour extends its love and solidarity to his victims.
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We are so excited that five of our members were elected to Parliament on Thursday. Here’s a thread of all of them 🧵. First up, congratulations @rosie_wrighting on being elected as MP for Kettering!
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Ahead of this year’s Annual Conference, the Young Labour National Committee wishes to make clear its full support for mandatory and open selections and for a leadership election system which gives Party members a broad choice of candidate in future.
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Today we remember the millions of working-class people across the world who lost their lives to imperialist war and the fight against fascism. In their memory we work to build an anti-imperialist world, agitating against war, racism and exploitation everywhere. Never again.
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Young Labour National Committee wish to clarify our position. We fully support @jeremycorbyn ’s leadership and individuals cannot claim to represent our 100,000 + members without robust policy discussion.
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The right to protest is a fundamental human right. Labour MPs must oppose the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts bill.
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In our millions, in our billions, we are all Palestinians ✊🏽❤️🇵🇸.
🚨BREAKING🚨. Historic motion on Palestine passes at Labour Party Conference 2021 acknowledging that Israel is practicing apartheid and calling for strong sanctions #Lab21 #FreePalestine
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This motion received the support of the overwhelming majority of committee members and solidarity with Palestine was the most popular submission by young members to our conference motion consultation.
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25 is the age that the Tories decided workers are entitled to the National "Living" Wage (which is far lower than the real Living Wage), so of course younger people are gonna need a bit of extra help to meet basic living costs 🙄
And remember, kids, when it comes to elections Labour think you’re an adult at 16, when it comes to bus travel you’re not an adult until 25.
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We are incredibly saddened to hear of Dawn’s passing and send our condolences, love and solidarity to all her loved ones. Dawn was a brilliant working-class socialist who lives on in the example she has set and the mark she has left on countless young socialists. Rest in power.
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We send our solidarity to the Coventry refuse workers and note our dismay at a Labour council hiring agency drivers to undermine their strike. Trade unions are the bedrock of our movement. From the weekend to statutory sick pay….
Agency worker recruitment by @coventrycc exposed in bin dispute. "Here we have a so-called Labour council prepared to pay agency drivers to drive its bin lorries more money than Unite is asking for in its regrading claim." @UniteSharon #CovBinStrike
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We are delighted to announce our programme of events for young members at Labour party conference! . Join us on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of conference for panels, training, film screenings and of course, hear from incredible speakers from across our movement. More TBA!
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Seven years ago today 69 young socialists were murdered in an act of barbaric far-right terrorism on the island of Utøya. Today, and every day, we honour their memory and stand in solidarity with our Norwegian comrades @aufnorge.
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The Young Labour “For a Socialist Future” Rally is taking place THIS Saturday at 7:30pm in the Empress Room at The Grand Hotel. Expect to hear from @PSCupdates, @CWUnews, @unitetheunion, @DrJoGrady, @jeremycorbyn, @johnmcdonnellMP, @zarahsultana and many more!. Don’t miss it! ✊
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Young Labour is deeply disturbed by Liz Truss’ comments on trans people and the gender recognition act (GRA) made to the Women and Equalities Select Committee last week. Young Labour stands in solidarity with our transgender sisters, brothers and siblings.
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Young Labour strongly opposes the invasion of northern Syria by the far-right Erdogan regime.👇
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Young Labour members will understandably feel deflated by the defeat in Hartlepool. We must not leave behind our vision for a Labour Party rooted in socialism. Our solidarity with tireless activists and those in the Constituency who desperately need Labour representation 🌹🤝.
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We stand in solidarity with the thousands who turned up to the vigil in Clapham today. They faced extreme brutality at the hands of the police for simply trying to mourn. We must continue to resist the draconian bills which will criminalise protest and oppose police brutality.
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How amazing is this merch, from our comrades across the pond in @DemSocialists? Take note @UKLabour 😍
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Happy International Workers Day to all! . Workers are entitled to the world they created. Let us hold our red banners firmly and never cease in our struggle for a better day.
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The Young Labour National Committee calls for Pete Willsman’s immediate resignation from the Labour Party and Labour’s National Executive Committee.
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brought on by political decisions made, without the suffering they will cause in mind. War cannot be the solution, and at this critical juncture, every possible avenue must be exhausted to resolve this through diplomacy and restore peace to bring an end to this crisis. (2/6).
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The fight for socialism is transnational and our solidarity should span across borders. We are horrified by the attacks on Al Aqsa mosque on the last Friday of Ramadan and ongoing displacement of families in Sheikh Jarrah.
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We are devastated to hear of the death of Cormac Ó Braonáin, chair of Labour Youth in Ireland. Our thoughts go out to Cormac’s family and many friends. Young Labour stands in solidarity with our brothers, sisters and siblings in @labouryouth.
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It is not time for further ratcheting up of tensions. Boris Johnson has done nothing to end this crisis in a peaceful way & has instead continued on a path of warmongering and bellicosity. It is now the responsibility of world leaders to work towards an immediate ceasefire, (5/6).
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be it through the UN or other methods, to bring an end to the misery and death that war brings. Young Labour sends its solidarity to the people of Ukraine. Everyone must now act to ensure that peace prevails. (6/6).
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Thousands of students at over 45 universities are taking part in the largest wave of student rent strikes since the 1970s. It's time for @UKLabour to back the strikers and fight for a socialist vision of free, public & democratic education. Sign here 👉
💥 MORE THAN 45 UNIVERSITIES (and counting!) WILL BE RENT STRIKING THIS JANUARY 💥. This is the biggest national student rent strike in history! If you are a student at any of these unis please get involved! ✊
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Conflict, especially that involving nuclear powers, has the potential to cause catastrophic destruction. It is vital, not only for the safety of innocent people in Eastern Europe, but for the safety of all across the world, that this crisis is rapidly de-escalated. (3/6).
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SIGN OUR PETITION TO SUSPEND RENT PAYMENTS IMMEDIATELY DUE TO #COVID19 👇. We are calling on the Government to put people before profit and fight for state intervention that will protect ordinary people’s lives. 🏠.
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Conflict of this sort will also undoubtedly result in the displacement of civilians, and the Labour Party must wholeheartedly call for the support and protection of refugees, of all crises. (4/6).
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Congrats to every young socialist receiving AS & A level results today. Remember that you are worth so much more than your productivity, & whatever your grades there are so many paths to follow. Also, HE would be free under Labour - with your help we can make this a reality 🌹.
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Great to see @jeremycorbyn out in Islington on the #labourdoorstep with @SadiqKhan! Lots of young members there.
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Young Labour and Labour Students support the #UCUstrike ✊. Sign this open letter in support and call on @UKLabour leadership, MPs and Cllrs to support the strike, campaign for free education and respect the picket line!.
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Solidarity and love to all Romani comrades and friends on International Romani Day!. The struggle of the Romani people is the struggle for justice.
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Young Labour expresses our love and condolences to the family of @Harryslaststand, who passed away this morning. We must take Harry’s wonderful legacy of humanity, solidarity and courage with us in our struggle for a dignified, socialist world. 🚩❤️.
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The YL committee sends its solidarity to our trans siblings across the world. Today we remember all of those who have lost their lives at the hands of violence and transphobia.
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Lula has been imprisoned because he symbolises dignity and progress to the workers, peasants and dispossessed of Brazil. This is why we are making him the honorary president of Young Labour. Find out why at @LabourList >>>. #LulaLivre 🇧🇷🌹.
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Solidarity knows no borders. Join us this Saturday to protest the far-right crackdown in Colombia and the ongoing Nakba in Palestine alongside @AOC_movement, @ukblm and @SistersUncut. None of us are free until all of us are free! #FreePalestine 🇵🇸#FuerzaColombia 🇨🇴.
❗️PROTEST ANNOUNCEMENT❗️. This Saturday meet at the Colombian Embassy in London at 12pm, then march to the Israeli Embassy. We are joining forces with our Colombian siblings, @SistersUncut and @ukblm to resist racism & colonial violence. #FreePalestine #SaveSheikhJarrah 🇵🇸🤝🇨🇴
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Yesterday, we wrote to all candidates asking them to immediately publish large donations. Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy have done so. Keir Starmer and the deputy leadership candidates haven’t replied.
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@OwenJones84 One would think, given we've got more members in our youth section than they have in their entire party and they're meant to be running the country, they would have more pressing concerns than how Young Labour elect our Women's, LGBT, Disabilities and BAME officers? 💅.
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Nelson Mandela was correct in saying that “we know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians”. We call on @keir_starmer to take a stand and speak out about the ongoing atrocities being committed by the IDF.
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