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Rachel Tolhurst retweeted
Yesterday Israel killed at least 40 Palestinians in Gaza.
Did the Foreign Secretary tweet about them & offer her thoughts and condolences to their families, if any of them survived that is.
Rachel Tolhurst retweeted
In less than 2 years, we lost over 250 Journalists
These are their names and faces. Please do not forget them
Rachel Tolhurst retweeted
‘My daughter Zoe is not a terrorist. Why has she spent a year in prison? The mother of jailed Palestine Action protester says she is proud of her and angry at the UK government’ observer.co.uk/news/national…
Rachel Tolhurst retweeted
Francesca Albanese slams European countries for intimidating those who would stand against genocide.
And tells us to maintain hope:
“Now all of us must redouble our efforts”
Rachel Tolhurst retweeted
Francesca Albanese speaks for humanity when she speaks for Palestinians 🇵🇸:
‘It’s not 75 years since the Nakba.’
‘It’s 75 years OF the Nakba.’
It’s ethnic cleansing.
It’s genocide.
Rachel Tolhurst retweeted
Just a quiet reminder that no one has ever asked, “how will we pay for” the £56,400,000,000 defence budget.
Rachel Tolhurst retweeted
The starvation of Gaza is shameful. Crippling sanctions on Israel are needed: Thirty-one Israeli signatories express their shame, rage and agony over the plight of Palestinians and call for action from the international community theguardian.com/world/2025/j…
Great that this compelling study is out - proud to have played a small part in it
Understanding how food access in Bukavu🇨🇩 is hindered by extractivism, protracted conflict& demographic changes (both natural & war-induced) has been a complex journey. Here is our first output: african-cities.org/new-resea… Big thx to Prof @TolhurstRachel for hosting me 4w in Liv🇬🇧...
Rachel Tolhurst retweeted
The economics of benefits: why paying them makes us richer youtu.be/m14VXvel3l4?si=OiVz… Politicians keep telling us that benefits are a black hole draining the economy. The truth? They’re one of the best ways to grow it, as I explain in this morning’s video.
Rachel Tolhurst retweeted
Labour has a Disability problem. I don't think many at a senior level realise that, it's hard for anyone to admit prejudice. Nevertheless it's there in their language and behaviours. They can change this, but they have to want to do it.
Rachel Tolhurst retweeted
“Huge swathes” of severely disabled people will be hit by the upcoming Universal Credit cuts, contrary to government claims they will be protected.
My exclusive in tomorrow’s Guardian: theguardian.com/society/2025…
Rachel Tolhurst retweeted
Top Economists Back @FranceskAlbs Report on the 'Economy of Genocide' in Gaza zeteo.com/p/exclusive-top-ec…
Rachel Tolhurst retweeted
Israel has openly declared it will concentrate Gaza's population into a camp.
A concentration camp, if you will.
Defense chief says Israel plans to concentrate all Gaza’s population in ‘humanitarian’ city built on Rafah ruins. @haaretzcom
Rachel Tolhurst retweeted
Under Gandhi’s statue. For holding placards.
A priest, a professor, medics - arrested for peaceful protest.
This is not about terrorism. It’s about silencing dissent - and it’s leading us down an ever darkening path.
BREAKING: 27 Arrested underneath Gandhi statue in Parliament Sq for alleged supporting of a proscribed organisation.
The group of 27 people, including a priest, an Emeritus Professor and a number of health professionals.
Full Press Release: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
