Rachel Tolhurst
@racheltolhurst.bsky.social
Professor in global health equity, urban health, social justice, participatory & qualitative research climate crisis, intersectional feminist & anti-racist, disabled. She/her. All opinions my own and reposts do not constitute endorsement.
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Speak out - name it as genocide - and then act. End all arms sales, impose a wide range of sanctions and call for the arrest and trial of all those guilty of war crimes, including prime minister Netanyahu.
Absolutely horrifying. Palestinians gunned down while trying to access food. Leaders across the world have a duty to speak out against these continuing atrocities.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
At least 27 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire at food point, Gaza officials say
Gaza spokesperson says Israel fired with tanks and drones as Israeli military acknowledges troops shot at ‘suspects’
www.theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Speak out - name it as genocide - and then act. End all arms sales, impose a wide range of sanctions and call for the arrest and trial of all those guilty of war crimes, including prime minister Netanyahu.
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Surely it is finally time to end the failed privatisation experiment and bring water back into public hands so it can be run for the good of everyone, not for shareholders' profit? www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Thames Water preferred bidder KKR pulls out of rescue deal
Future of troubled supplier in doubt as US private equity group says it cannot proceed with acquiring £4bn stake
www.theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Surely it is finally time to end the failed privatisation experiment and bring water back into public hands so it can be run for the good of everyone, not for shareholders' profit? www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Ever wondered which MPs are receiving the highest total donations from people and companies linked to the private health sector? 🚨
We find this *enormously* concerning, and thousands of us are calling for a ban on all donations like these -please sign here-
bit.ly/HealthNotWea...
We find this *enormously* concerning, and thousands of us are calling for a ban on all donations like these -please sign here-
bit.ly/HealthNotWea...
June 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Ever wondered which MPs are receiving the highest total donations from people and companies linked to the private health sector? 🚨
We find this *enormously* concerning, and thousands of us are calling for a ban on all donations like these -please sign here-
bit.ly/HealthNotWea...
We find this *enormously* concerning, and thousands of us are calling for a ban on all donations like these -please sign here-
bit.ly/HealthNotWea...
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Thames Water's future in doubt after investor KKR pulls out.
TW is financially, environmentally and morally bankrupt, can't be run for profit.
Govt must not bail it out, let it collapse, buy for low price, end Thatcher's curse, start a new era.
TW is financially, environmentally and morally bankrupt, can't be run for profit.
Govt must not bail it out, let it collapse, buy for low price, end Thatcher's curse, start a new era.
Thames Water's future in doubt after investor pulls out
The setback increases the possibility that the company will collapse into a government supervised administration.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Thames Water's future in doubt after investor KKR pulls out.
TW is financially, environmentally and morally bankrupt, can't be run for profit.
Govt must not bail it out, let it collapse, buy for low price, end Thatcher's curse, start a new era.
TW is financially, environmentally and morally bankrupt, can't be run for profit.
Govt must not bail it out, let it collapse, buy for low price, end Thatcher's curse, start a new era.
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Rajwani’s imprisonment comes as part of a broader crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism in the UK, with activists facing legal action for direct protests.
Read the full open letter via the following link: mintpressnews.com/a-letter-from-…
Pintt17 mpnews palgza
Read the full open letter via the following link: mintpressnews.com/a-letter-from-…
Pintt17 mpnews palgza
June 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Rajwani’s imprisonment comes as part of a broader crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism in the UK, with activists facing legal action for direct protests.
Read the full open letter via the following link: mintpressnews.com/a-letter-from-…
Pintt17 mpnews palgza
Read the full open letter via the following link: mintpressnews.com/a-letter-from-…
Pintt17 mpnews palgza
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UN official says the ‘devastating milestone’ shows the damage of the displacement crisis after two years of fighting.
More than four million people have fled Sudan amid war, UN says
UN official says the ‘devastating milestone’ shows the damage of the displacement crisis after two years of fighting.
bit.ly
June 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
UN official says the ‘devastating milestone’ shows the damage of the displacement crisis after two years of fighting.
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Imagine gunning down 30 starving people during a genocide & total blockade. This is what happens when operators with arms distribute aid, instead of the UN & aid agencies. #Israel continues to use food as a weapon to control, dehumanise & exterminate #Gaza.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Palestinians gunned down while trying to reach food aid site in Gaza, hospital says
Witnesses say Israeli forces opened fire on people near distribution point run by Israel-backed foundation
www.theguardian.com
June 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Imagine gunning down 30 starving people during a genocide & total blockade. This is what happens when operators with arms distribute aid, instead of the UN & aid agencies. #Israel continues to use food as a weapon to control, dehumanise & exterminate #Gaza.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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Videos show Israeli air attacks levelling residential buildings in Gaza, reducing them to rubble amid Israel's ongoing war on the besieged enclave.
June 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Videos show Israeli air attacks levelling residential buildings in Gaza, reducing them to rubble amid Israel's ongoing war on the besieged enclave.
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It’s not too late for the government to change course. Keir Starmer is being advised to urgently pause the Government's plans to cut disability & health benefits by Parliament's work & pensions committee who say they should not go ahead without a comprehensive impact assessment
Contact your MP, NOW
Contact your MP, NOW
I’m joining @trusselluk.bsky.social in calling on the government to rethink its cruel, shameful & completely irresponsible plan to cut benefits which will plunge 250,000 people, including 50,000 children into poverty - on its own impact analysis
This is how you can help
youtu.be/XrX4dF3wqt0?...
This is how you can help
youtu.be/XrX4dF3wqt0?...
I’m joining Trussell in calling on the Gov’t to rethink its cruel & shameful plan to cut benefits
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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June 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
It’s not too late for the government to change course. Keir Starmer is being advised to urgently pause the Government's plans to cut disability & health benefits by Parliament's work & pensions committee who say they should not go ahead without a comprehensive impact assessment
Contact your MP, NOW
Contact your MP, NOW
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Arguably we’re less prepared, given the likelihood of resistance to a comprehensive response next time.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
UK is no better prepared: key takeaways from Covid inquiry’s test, trace and isolation module
While a test was quickly developed, weaknesses in the early pandemic response included no plan for nationwide testing and ineffective contact tracing
www.theguardian.com
June 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Arguably we’re less prepared, given the likelihood of resistance to a comprehensive response next time.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Another day, more geneocide
At least 31 Palestinians are killed while heading to a Gaza aid hub, health officials and witnesses say
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
At least 31 Palestinians are killed while heading to a Gaza aid hub, health officials and witnesses say
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
At least 31 Palestinians are killed while heading to a Gaza aid hub, health officials and witnesses say
Witnesses said Israeli forces fired on crowds approaching the aid site. The Israeli army said it is reviewing the reports and ‘currently unaware’ of injuries caused by military fire
www.theglobeandmail.com
June 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Another day, more geneocide
At least 31 Palestinians are killed while heading to a Gaza aid hub, health officials and witnesses say
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
At least 31 Palestinians are killed while heading to a Gaza aid hub, health officials and witnesses say
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
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Do not ask those affected by racism to convince the racists to be less racist. It’s traumatic. It’s degrading. And it signals that even you -their supposed friend- think they need to justify their existence.
June 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Do not ask those affected by racism to convince the racists to be less racist. It’s traumatic. It’s degrading. And it signals that even you -their supposed friend- think they need to justify their existence.
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2016 - 2023: 3m UK workers denied the minimum wage.
2008 - 2023: 21 employers prosecuted for underpaying the min wage, an additional case accepting a caution.
No criminal prosecutions. No director personally fined.
What if workers violate laws?
Govts soft on corporate abuses.
2008 - 2023: 21 employers prosecuted for underpaying the min wage, an additional case accepting a caution.
No criminal prosecutions. No director personally fined.
What if workers violate laws?
Govts soft on corporate abuses.
Why the UK is a two-tier society where money wields power
Laws and policies are crafted to give the appearance of sternness and fairness, but are rarely fully enforced on corporations and the rich.
leftfootforward.org
May 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
2016 - 2023: 3m UK workers denied the minimum wage.
2008 - 2023: 21 employers prosecuted for underpaying the min wage, an additional case accepting a caution.
No criminal prosecutions. No director personally fined.
What if workers violate laws?
Govts soft on corporate abuses.
2008 - 2023: 21 employers prosecuted for underpaying the min wage, an additional case accepting a caution.
No criminal prosecutions. No director personally fined.
What if workers violate laws?
Govts soft on corporate abuses.
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Decent politicians need to push back against Farage's comments on Lucy Connelly.
"millions of mothers after Southport feeling exactly the same way"?
No.
Millions did NOT feel the need to call for mass murder of asylum seekers & we simply cannot allow the idea to be normalised.
"millions of mothers after Southport feeling exactly the same way"?
No.
Millions did NOT feel the need to call for mass murder of asylum seekers & we simply cannot allow the idea to be normalised.
May 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Decent politicians need to push back against Farage's comments on Lucy Connelly.
"millions of mothers after Southport feeling exactly the same way"?
No.
Millions did NOT feel the need to call for mass murder of asylum seekers & we simply cannot allow the idea to be normalised.
"millions of mothers after Southport feeling exactly the same way"?
No.
Millions did NOT feel the need to call for mass murder of asylum seekers & we simply cannot allow the idea to be normalised.
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More than 100 of the UK’s most high-profile disabled people, including Liz Carr, Ruth Madeley and Rosie Jones, urge the Prime Minister to abandon the “catastrophic plans to cut disability benefits”.
My exclusive in today’s Guardian: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
My exclusive in today’s Guardian: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Disabled celebrities urge Keir Starmer to scrap ‘inhumane’ benefit cuts
Exclusive: More than 100 people including Liz Carr and Rosie Jones sign letter criticising Pip and universal credit changes
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
More than 100 of the UK’s most high-profile disabled people, including Liz Carr, Ruth Madeley and Rosie Jones, urge the Prime Minister to abandon the “catastrophic plans to cut disability benefits”.
My exclusive in today’s Guardian: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
My exclusive in today’s Guardian: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Charlotte Fosgate, a 17-year old trans girl completed suicide earlier this month. Over the weekend, Twitter users found her final post and began mocking her and making memes about her dying.
The level of duhumanization of trans people is so thorough, they're celebrating a teenager killing herself.
The level of duhumanization of trans people is so thorough, they're celebrating a teenager killing herself.
May 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Charlotte Fosgate, a 17-year old trans girl completed suicide earlier this month. Over the weekend, Twitter users found her final post and began mocking her and making memes about her dying.
The level of duhumanization of trans people is so thorough, they're celebrating a teenager killing herself.
The level of duhumanization of trans people is so thorough, they're celebrating a teenager killing herself.
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"What we are doing in Gaza is a war of extermination: indiscriminate, unrestrained, brutal, and criminal killing of civilians,” [former Prime Minister Olmert] said."
www.huffpost.com/entry/israel...
www.huffpost.com/entry/israel...
'Indiscriminate, Unrestrained, Brutal': Former Israeli PM Calls Gaza Assault 'War Crimes'
"What we are doing in Gaza is a war of extermination," former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert wrote in an op-ed aimed at Israeli citizens.
www.huffpost.com
May 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
"What we are doing in Gaza is a war of extermination: indiscriminate, unrestrained, brutal, and criminal killing of civilians,” [former Prime Minister Olmert] said."
www.huffpost.com/entry/israel...
www.huffpost.com/entry/israel...
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Sudan conflict triggers regional health crisis, warns WHO #Refugees
Sudan conflict triggers regional health crisis, warns WHO
As the war between rival militaries in Sudan continues, the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the escalating health emergency, driven by ongoing violence, mass displacement, collapsing health systems and poor conditions inside refugee camps.
news.un.org
May 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Sudan conflict triggers regional health crisis, warns WHO #Refugees
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Proud to have put my name, with so many colleagues, to this brilliantly drafted letter
Hundreds of lawyers call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war
Their letter warns of genocide in Gaza, and calls on the UK to take concrete actions to meet its international legal obligations.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Proud to have put my name, with so many colleagues, to this brilliantly drafted letter
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“Why did burning girls matter in Vietnam but not in Gaza?”
The 'Napalm Girl' photo shocked the world and helped end the Vietnam War, writes @jehadabusalim.bsky.social for Zeteo, but a child surrounded by flames and other similar images in Gaza can't even provoke a ceasefire.
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The 'Napalm Girl' photo shocked the world and helped end the Vietnam War, writes @jehadabusalim.bsky.social for Zeteo, but a child surrounded by flames and other similar images in Gaza can't even provoke a ceasefire.
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Why Did Burning Girls Matter in Vietnam but Not in Gaza?
The 'Napalm Girl' photo shocked the world and helped end the Vietnam War – but a viral video of a child surrounded by flames and other similar images in Gaza can't even provoke a ceasefire.
zeteo.com
May 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
“Why did burning girls matter in Vietnam but not in Gaza?”
The 'Napalm Girl' photo shocked the world and helped end the Vietnam War, writes @jehadabusalim.bsky.social for Zeteo, but a child surrounded by flames and other similar images in Gaza can't even provoke a ceasefire.
Read/share/subscribe:
The 'Napalm Girl' photo shocked the world and helped end the Vietnam War, writes @jehadabusalim.bsky.social for Zeteo, but a child surrounded by flames and other similar images in Gaza can't even provoke a ceasefire.
Read/share/subscribe:
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“On 13 May, a day that the temperature in London — according to Climate Central’s Climate Shift Index — was 5.5°C hotter than normal…..” ⬇️
@stuartspray.bsky.social
#ListenToTheScience
#ClimateCrisis
@stuartspray.bsky.social
#ListenToTheScience
#ClimateCrisis
Chris Packham was joined by more than 150 scientists in a demonstration urging Westminster to start listening to the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change
'MPs Need to Listen to the Scientists, Not the Oligarchs’ — Scientists Sound the Climate Alarm at Westminster
bylinetimes.com
May 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
“On 13 May, a day that the temperature in London — according to Climate Central’s Climate Shift Index — was 5.5°C hotter than normal…..” ⬇️
@stuartspray.bsky.social
#ListenToTheScience
#ClimateCrisis
@stuartspray.bsky.social
#ListenToTheScience
#ClimateCrisis
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We love immigrants so this will be fine. 🙃
Sea level rise will cause ‘catastrophic inland migration’, scientists warn
Rising oceans will force millions away from coasts even if global temperature rise remains below 1.5C, analysis finds
www.theguardian.com
May 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
We love immigrants so this will be fine. 🙃
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Former British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says that world leaders can make as many statements as they like opposing Israel's actions in Gaza, but those statements are meaningless unless they stop the sale of weapons to Israel.
May 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Former British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says that world leaders can make as many statements as they like opposing Israel's actions in Gaza, but those statements are meaningless unless they stop the sale of weapons to Israel.
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‘It is time to rethink how we view and talk about migrants and tourists. When does a tourist stop being a tourist? When do they become a migrant? The term digital nomad is misleading; their extractive economic engagement is secured by class, race, and social capital.’ #responsibletourism #capetown
Cape Town’s digital nomads chase cheap luxury and scenic backdrops—but behind the matcha lattes and “social impact days” lies a deeper story of economic power, displacement, and global inequality. africasacountry.com/2025/05/sout...
South Africa’s American refugees
Cape Town’s digital nomads chase cheap luxury and scenic backdrops—but behind the matcha lattes and “social impact days” lies a deeper story of economic power, displacement, and global inequality.
africasacountry.com
May 20, 2025 at 4:14 AM
‘It is time to rethink how we view and talk about migrants and tourists. When does a tourist stop being a tourist? When do they become a migrant? The term digital nomad is misleading; their extractive economic engagement is secured by class, race, and social capital.’ #responsibletourism #capetown