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Gemma Bolton

2 years

I’m standing for re-election to Labour’s NEC to continue to fight for a socialist and democratic party which upholds the rulebook, decisions of its annual conference, and puts members and working people at its core Read my full statement below 👇 #GB4NEC 🌹

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

Supporting Palestine is about being an ANTI racist and don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise

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@gembolton

2 years

Funny how Starmer is trying to play the "I'll be the prime minister with honestly and integrity" card when he literally lied to the entire membership to get elected to the leadership...

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

7 months

I understand letters went out today instructing local Labour parties not to join any rallies in solidarity with Palestine Protesting war crimes is a fundamental right and duty of Labour members and all progressive-minded people Glad so many defied this and marched with us today

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

In a socialist party you should not be able to buy influence

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

Today myself and 10 other members of Labour's NEC have written to the General Secretary, Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner with concerns regarding both the process and the candidate for the Hartlepool by-election

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@gembolton

4 years

Jeremy Corbyn inspired tens of thousands of young people, like myself, to take a stand and fight for a better world Jeremy is the most principled, honest person I've ever had the pleasure of meeting He always stood with us, now we must stand with him✊❤

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

They really told us to Eat Out to Help Out then cancelled Christmas 4 months later 😒

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

Thank you so much to everyone who sent me kind messages over the last week Despite being keen to begin work to represent members and fight for a socialist policy agenda and democratic party, I felt unable to remain in today's meeting and have left alongside Left comrades

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

I don't know who needs to hear this but Kinnock never became Prime Minister

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

Your periodic reminder that if the British press hate you you're probably doing something right

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

I'm humbled to have been elected to represent Labour's members on its NEC Thank you so much to everyone who voted for myself and the #GrassrootsVoice team! This result is a clear message from our members for a socialist party, with democracy at its core, in order to win in 2024

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

The leaked report appeared to allege that party staff sat on anti-Semitism cases to cause factional harm, abused Black MPs and sabotaged the 2017 general election campaign. We must know the truth of the weighty allegations in the report - Release the Forde Enquiry NOW.

Sienna Rodgers

@siennamarla

3 years

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Labour set to name and accuse five ex-staffers – Seumas Milne, Karie Murphy, Georgie Robertson, Harry Hayball and Laura Murray – of leaking an internal report. In response, the five are "considering bringing legal claims against the party":

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

2 years

Tory MPs should not be welcome in the Labour Party. Disgrace.

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

I'm so angry about this whole campaign. Hartlepool began with imposing a shortlist of ONE, dreadful, Remain candidate running in a seat which voted 70% Leave These election results are an absolute disgrace and responsibility for this lies at the top, not with the former leader

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@gembolton

4 years

Solidarity Jeremy, thank you for inspiring me to fight for socialism and a better world. I just donated to Jeremy's legal fund, donate here if you can: #IstandwithJeremyCorbyn always and forever 🌹

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

Concerned to hear of the return of Peter Mandelson to advise the Labour leader This decision reflects a course of direction at odds with the members and at odds with the platform Starmer was elected on

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

For Labour to be a party of principle it must stand for peace, justice and human rights. Tonight it didn't. Well done to @BethWinterMP @NadiaWhittomeMP and @_OliviaBlake alongside 15 other principled MPs for fighting for the soul of our party. Solidarity with you all

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

Truth is a significant no. of powerful people inside the party spent the last 5 years burning it to the ground to destroy the prospect of a socialist leader winning for Labour and thought they could pick up the ashes, click their fingers and win again. It doesn't work like that.

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

Every person in power needs to be accountable Let's replace the House of Lords, here I explain why this old boys club needs to go👇

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

6 months

Labour MPs who called for a ceasefire only to then abstain, what is the point of being in parliament if you don't use your vote in line with your morals? Hundreds of thousands of us march every week for Palestine, only 650 have the power to directly influence government policy

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

The utter disregard and disrespect for elected representatives is something we will not put up with The leadership is undermining the governance of the NEC, censoring debate, and ignoring our processes by doubling down on the removal of the whip from @jeremycorbyn

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

7 months

Disappointed that my NEC colleague seems to be celebrating something which has led to Labour losing control of a crucial city council These resignations are a crisis for our party. Starmer must urgently apologise for his LBC interview that appeared to endorse war crimes in Gaza

Luke Akehurst

@lukeakehurst

7 months

I was gutted about brilliant Oxford Labour councillors Shaista and Amar resigning last week. But good riddance to these 6 ineffective Momentum hacks. They were never Labour, always Momentum.

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

Solidarity with the Palestinian people The UK government must take action against Israel's sustained violations of international law #SaveSheikhJarrah #FreePalestine

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

Myself and 10 members of Labour's NEC have written to the General Secretary, urging him to respond to an unprecedented letter sent to him by 284 Party Chairs + Secretaries over 2 months ago We've asked that he withdraws his guidance and responds to these hard working volunteers

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

I stand in solidarity with the NEU and their decision to advise teachers not to enter unsafe workplaces Whilst proud to have put my name to this letter it should not have come to this, it's time for Labour to step up and hold this disastrous Tory government to account

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

5 years

Corbyn is genuinely the most neutral person on Brexit I can think of

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

Yesterday we should have been celebrating my gran's 94th birthday, instead we spread her ashes. Please take Coronavirus seriously, and please wear a mask. RIP❤️

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

Can't believe it's been over 2 and a half years since my union Unite invited me on a delegation to Palestine It was the most eye opening, unforgettable experience of my life I will always stand in solidarity with, and fight against the oppression of, the Palestinian people ✊🇵🇸

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

In light of this new information, and in what will be a high-profile campaign with increased scrutiny of the candidate, we have called for the process to be reopened and a new panel to be convened with immediate effect

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

2 years

If Labour are going to consistently vote through government policy which would fall due to dissent of Tory MPs then they should be demanding concessions. We need increased sick pay, the return of furlough, further NHS safeguards and more. Opposition is about applying pressure.

Sienna Rodgers

@siennamarla

2 years

Keir on #Marr : “I do think these measures are necessary. Therefore we’ll be voting for the measures on Tuesday to protect the NHS and protect the public. We’re not going to tempted into playing party politics here – we’ll act in the public interest.”

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

We are unhappy that the panel agreed to a single-candidate “long”-list containing only one white man We feel this has denied local members agency over the candidate they select and goes against the party’s democratic principles and the fight for a more representative parliament

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

Socialist policies and democratic principles go hand in hand and I will pursue both unwaveringly Here's why I'm standing to represent members on Labour's NEC 👇

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

In 2017 Labour increased its vote share in Hartlepool by 17%, uniting Labour / former UKIP + non voters around a left populist message Today we lost a seat we held for 50+ years, because we stood for nothing Starmer must change direction or he will drive Labour into extinction

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

Labour candidates should be selected by local Labour members I've been attempting to seek clarity on the Liverpool Mayoral selection for almost a week now with no response Members rights are being walked all over and NEC reps are being left unable to carry out their role

Sienna Rodgers

@siennamarla

3 years

Understand that no previous candidate will be invited to apply. New nominations must by in by 12pm on 25 February. The ballots will be distributed from 8 March and must be returned by 12pm on 29 March.

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

Very disappointed to see this Labour should be fighting for the working class, not a party controlled by big business and rich donors Party direction and policy must be led by our members and affiliates - not a stitch up in a pre conference brunch!

Gabriel Pogrund

@Gabriel_Pogrund

4 years

Exc: Labour under Keir Starmer is offering wealthy donors "invite-only strategy updates" It comes as he seeks to woo those alienated by Corbyn Per brochure those who "give at the highest level" go on a "journey" including a welcome party hosted by Angela Rayner at conference

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

Had there been any semblance of a democratic process, the questionable nature of this candidate may well have come to light before his selection As it is, members have since contacted us about multiple social media posts which we feel are not in line with our values as a party

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

At Thursday's NEC meeting I reminded Keir Starmer that Jeremy Corbyn is a Labour member and a Member of Parliament In the interest of party unity he must be reinstated as a Labour MP Send this letter to remind Keir how you feel when this issue comes under review on Thursday👇

Campaign for Labour Party Democracy

@CLPD_Labour

3 years

Thursday will be 3 months since the whip was not restored to Jeremy Corbyn by Keir Starmer Starmer said he would 'review' the decision Use our model letter to let him know it's time to restore the whip and unite the Party in opposition to the Tories 📧

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@gembolton

3 years

Yesterday's NEC displayed an astonishing set of priorities for Keir Starmer, who is spending more time attacking his own party than the Tory government - with shocking results for our party's electoral position, membership and finances Read my update👇

Gemma Bolton’s Update from Labour’s NEC – 20th July

See here for an update from Labour's NEC from Gemma Bolton.

www.clpd.org.uk

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

Trans rights are human rights At our last regional conference delegates declared this South East Labour regional policy by almost unanimously passing a motion in support of trans rights I'll be raising Rosie Duffield's Times article alongside her online activity at our next REC

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

2 years

A huge thank you to Labour members for re-electing me to the NEC and congratulations to all candidates elected! I'll continue to campaign for a genuinely transformative Labour government and internally democratic party Here's to the next two years of fighting for socialism!🌹✊

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

The way to end toxic factionalism in Labour is to completely democratise it Fellow members (and leadership) must then simply respect that they lost said battle, entirely democratically, and move on to the next Until this happens our movement will know no peace

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

2 years

Starmer claims to be a stickler for rules. But this is the 4th time the party has broken its own rule book, as amended by the members at last conference Candidates should be selected and supported by local members not parachuted in by the leadership!

Owen Jones

@OwenJones84

2 years

I've just been told that the entire executive of the Wakefield Constituency Labour Party has resigned in protest at the national Labour party breaking its own rules and refusing to allow local members to freely choose their own candidate. A statement is being released shortly.

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

Solidarity with @LauraPidcock ✊as women in the movement we build each other up not tear each other down When we disagree we do so with courtesy, we do not call each other names That did not happen today, what happened was completely unacceptable, even more so from the NEC chair

Sienna Rodgers

@siennamarla

3 years

I’m told an NEC member just forgot to mute during Labour’s NEC meeting and was heard calling another NEC member a “stupid cow”.

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

On UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People we must redouble our resolve to stand unequivocally and unconditionally against occupation and human rights abuse and for the freedom of the Palestinian people ✊🇵🇸

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

I feel like our members and affiliates could shake it pretty hard at our annual sovereign conference if they wanted to

LabourList

@LabourList

3 years

Labour will describe its commitment to NATO as "unshakeable" and its support for the UK's nuclear deterrent as "non-negotiable" while setting out its core principles on defence and security in a speech on Friday:

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

ERGH😫🙄😭 This is the OPPOSITE of what I'm saying. Why should southern NEC members such as myself be deciding on the Labour candidate for Hartlepool? It's for the members in the constituency We were told there would be a democratic hustings then they long-listed ONE CANDIDATE

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

2 years

Hugely proud to have the endorsement of @johnmcdonnellMP to be re-elected to Labour’s NEC As shadow chancellor, John outlined a vision for economic and social justice that inspired so many, and would have addressed the deep inequalities and crises we face today 🏭🌳🤝

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

2 years

Angry, exhausted but not surprised Report or not, Forde should still attend tomorrow's NEC meeting as promised. We were supposed to receive this report in 2020 and yet here we are 2 years, and an awful lot of money later and we still don't have it. Is it wilful or incompetence?

Sienna Rodgers

@siennamarla

2 years

NEW: Martin Forde QC sends letter to Labour NEC members saying the Forde Report cannot be shared at tomorrow’s meeting as promised but is “largely completed”, and says again that the delay isn’t down to political interference:

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@gembolton

3 years

That the leadership is focusing on who released this shocking information rather than the report's content shows once again that they are putting factional attacks in front of genuine anti-racist action. Disgraceful.

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@gembolton

3 years

No one should be forced to break a Labour Whip in order to vote against the authorisation of rape, torture and murder Thank you to the peers who did but it should never have come to this

LabourList

@LabourList

3 years

NEW: 18 Labour peers defy the whip to vote in favour of an amendment banning the authorisation of rape, torture and murder under the so-called 'spycops' bill:

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

Unite members, there's not long left, make sure to post your General Secretary election ballot off by 5pm today ✉️ And vote Steve Turner! #TurnOutForTurner

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

Disappointed to report that my Christmas tree is no longer competent business 😩

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

The Labour Women's Declaration statement, by denying trans people the right to self-identify, contributes to the establishment war on trans people The Labour Party, and those in internal or public office positions should reject its recommendations

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

Brilliant #RichardforDeputy rally in Crawley today, honoured to speak about why we must maintain our socialist agenda. Richard spoke brilliantly about his vision for our party and his three pledges: 🗳 Open Selections 🚉 New Clause IV ☮ Peace Pledge Let's keep Labour Left ✊🌹

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

2 years

I'm proud to have reported from every full Labour NEC meeting since I was elected 2 years ago Below is my report from the most recent. Which, much like the weather, was a very heated meeting! #Gemma4NEC #FordeReport

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

The Labour Party has 100,000 angry young members. Let’s give them as loud a voice as possible.

lucy nichols 🇵🇸

@lumnic

4 years

Let’s replace the Labour party with 1000 angry teenagers. They’re clearly far more effective

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

2 years

Happy new year my arse!

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

2 years

Thank you so much to the 165 CLPs which have nominated me to continue to represent you on Labour's NEC If elected I will continue to fight for Labour to face the public with a transformational vision to improve society and a healthy democratic internal culture ✊ Cheers 🍻

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

2 years

No Forde, no reinstatement of the Whip, more unfair and cruel expulsions Labour's leadership continues to ignore our calls for unity Read my report on yesterday's National Executive Committee meeting here👇

Gemma Bolton – NEC Report 25th January 2022

Gemma Bolton – NEC Report 25th January 2022 Labour’s National Executive Committee met 25th January 2022. Below is a report from the NEC and the key decisions made. Leader and Deputy Leader’s Report...

www.clpd.org.uk

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

Thank you so much to the 277 CLPs that have nominated me to represent them on the NEC If elected I'll fight for socialist policies that promote the interests of working class people and a democratic party that puts members at its core ✊🌹

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

I have written for @labourlist about why I want to represent grassroots members on Labour's NEC I am standing with two main purposes: to maintain a progressive policy agenda going into the 2024 general election and to defend party democracy (Thread)

Gemma Bolton: Why I’m standing to represent local parties on Labour’s NEC – LabourList

When I was 18, my local college was shut down. My friends were forced to travel outside of the area on overpriced, underperforming trains. Education…

labourlist.org

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

Patchwork's MP of the year awards is now open for voting - I've voted for Jeremy Corbyn, you should too! You can vote here👇

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

"Members are the lifeblood of our party. It is the volunteering of tens of thousands of members –their local campaigning, their door-knocking and their relationships with local voters- that roots us in every community" We must defend party democracy, proud to have signed this ✊

Tribune

@tribunemagazine

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An open letter to the Labour Party leadership from MPs, Lords, trade union leaders and NEC representatives calls for an end to "attacks on party democracy, legitimate discussion and the recent wave of suspensions."

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

2 years

So pleased to have the endorsement of @RichardBurgon for the NEC As Secretary of the Socialist Campaign Group of Labour MPs Richard is a rare and principled voice for peace, socialism and anti-racism in parliament and the country

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

Why I'm standing as Labour's parliamentary candidate for #MidSussex

Mid Sussex Labour

@MidSussexLabour

4 years

Labour candidate @gembolton explains why #MidSussex needs a Labour MP. “I’ll work for good jobs with a real living wage and a strong economy by investing in ordinary people rather than just the privileged few” 🙌🏻👏🏻

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@gembolton

4 years

"If equality, humanity, honesty and kindness is called Corbynism, then that’s all right with me" Moving, and spot on article from @LauraAlvarezJC . Read it and wonder what might have been had our party joined together to oust these evil tories.

'My husband Jeremy Corbyn has been vilified - I will never regret our dream'

Breaking almost five years of silence, Jeremy Corbyn's wife Laura Alvarez says she has always been proud of him - and urges a future leader not to steer to the centre

www.mirror.co.uk

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

Jeremy knows what he's doing! Go to and type in your postcode to find out your regional voting order Ballots drop tomorrow!

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

2 years

The lack of action from the party, both regionally and nationally, regarding the trigger process in Poplar and Limehouse not only flies in the face of democracy and fair process but shows a distinct lack of care and humanity The process must be halted immediately. Read below👇

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

As ballots close in 2 days I would like to once again say a huge thank you to the 277 CLPs which nominated me Whether elected or not I won't stop fighting for our movement to remain grassroots, with members voices at its core and for fair and just internal process Solidarity✊

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

Increasing corporation tax is popular, mainstream, sensible and in line with our voters' values Labour should be supporting tax rises for corporations and a windfall tax when it comes to parliament next week

Stats for Lefties 🍉🏳️‍⚧️

@LeftieStats

3 years

On whether voters would support or oppose a rise in corporation tax: Support: 67% Oppose: 10% [2019 Conservative voters] Support: 65% Oppose: 13% [2019 Labour voters] Support: 76% Oppose: 6% Via @KekstCNC , 17-18 February 2021

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@gembolton

4 years

Please see the attached statement from members of Labour's South East Regional Executive in support of Trans rights and Trans inclusive language🏳️‍⚧️👇

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

Happy to hear that @RichardBurgon is over the line and has enough MP nominations to go forward. CLPs must support Socialist Campaign Group MPs in order to defend and extend the policy and party democracy gains we made under Corbyn's leadership.

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

Looking forward to speaking at tonight's Stand Up for Labour Party Democracy rally A few months ago myself and 4 others were elected to Labour's NEC on a platform of commitment to a socialist policy agenda and party democracy Labour must not turn it's back on these values

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

In the context of a global pandemic, with the government having just lifted all restrictions in a terrifying experiment on the lives of the population, I cannot believe I have to go to tomorrow's NEC to respond to this 80s cosplay Statement below on the proposed proscriptions👇

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@gembolton

3 years

A democratic sub-committee of the NEC found that Corbyn was not in breach of the rule book. The suspension of his whip flies in the face of our processes Reinstate the whip and lets put this sorry business behind us

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@gembolton

4 years

"This vote on Syria was the first time I had seen, after all the bombs and drones and allying with the United States, a Labour Party that could stand for what is right." My piece on why Labour must be a party of peace, internationalism and solidarity👇

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5 years

Huge thanks to everyone who came to help me launch my campaign today. Great to be joined by the wonderful @TanDhesi and @fireylivs . Rousing speeches and moving testimonials from activists as to why they're fighting for a Labour government, for the Many not the Few.

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

2 years

Jeremy Corbyn inspired 100s of 1000s into Labour and millions to vote Labour when we reversed a decade long slump in Labour's vote share in 2017 Our leadership must do the mature thing, get our house in order and welcome Jeremy back to Labour Appalled by today's result.

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@gembolton

4 years

Our NHS is NOT FOR SALE

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@gembolton

2 years

Particular commiserations to my friends and comrades @mish_rahman and @lara_eleanor who worked tirelessly for members on the NEC. You will both be a huge loss

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

Labour must defend the sovereignty of countries to determine their own affairs, and uphold international law and UN treaties We must always make the case that the party should oppose illegal interventions, whether in Latin America, the Middle East or elsewhere Watch my speech👇

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

3 years

A meeting of bureaucratic power grabs and rank hypocrisy. Read my NEC report below👇

Gemma Bolton’s NEC Report 17th September 2021

The NEC met on Friday 17th September. A full report of the meeting can be found below. Leader’s Report Keir Starmer spoke about his summer traveling the country and speaking to voters as well as his...

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

This treatment of students as cash cows rather than human beings has been a disgrace Solidarity with students trapped away from home, your health and happiness has been left to rot simply to benefit big corporate landlords and university profit margins

UK university student halls too full to be safe, experts warn

Vice-chancellors blame A-level fiasco for pushing them to over-capacity

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@gembolton

4 years

I agree with Jeremy In order to win Labour has to present a bold alternative to the Tories

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

2 years

Thank you to the phenomenal Diane Abbott for her endorsement to be re-elected to Labour's NEC 🤩 So pleased to have the support of such an inspirational trailblazer! #Gemma4NEC 🌹

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

4 years

After what just happened I don't think I'll be taking my advice on how to win elections from The New European ta

The New European - Think Without Borders

@TheNewEuropean

4 years

Labour are finished if they elect Rebecca Long-Bailey, warns former adviser

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Gemma Bolton

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Not only incorrect but morally vacuous. Attempting to appease the tabloid press by ignoring and minimising racism will still not gain Labour a fair hearing in the press and threatens to lose the party our next "red wall", the Black, Asian and minority ethnic vote.

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@gembolton

4 years

Me, gearing up to phonebank for RLB

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@gembolton

6 months

I implore Labour MPs to ignore the whip and tonight vote with their conscience for a #CeasefireNOW How MPs voted on the Iraq war has never been forgotten and neither will this You cannot put your career ahead of the lives of an entire population Please end this slaughter

MoTaz

@azaizamotaz9

6 months

This family lost their child on the way to the south of the Gaza Strip due to the long way and hard conditions. What did the child do to anybody to die like this? Ceasefire now

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@gembolton

4 years

Just WOW Covid-19 cases have surged massively, daily deaths are on the rise, and all for a hospitality/economy boosting scheme which didn't even work!! The incompetence... the lack of compassion and humanity of this government... it's beyond belief

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@gembolton

3 years

Thank you to every Labour member who has given up their time to campaign in these elections Our members are the lifeblood of our party and that must never be forgotten🌹

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@gembolton

3 years

The 2017 general election took place 4 years ago today Aged 18 this was the first election I ever voted in, proud to have cast my first ever vote for Labour after a campaign that was so full of hope for a better world💕

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@gembolton

3 years

FYI it didn't even work "'Eat out to help out' did not boost hospitality sector finances - poll"

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@gembolton

2 years

So pleased to have the endorsement of Kate Osborne MP, who it was great to bump into at Tolpuddle this weekend! I agree wholeheartedly with Kate that as the party born of the trade unions, Labour must stand shoulder to shoulder with workers ✊

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@gembolton

4 years

A Lord being racist? What a surprise🙄 Sounds like it's way beyond time for this old boys' club to go👇

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@gembolton

2 years

🚨 Ballots are now arriving for the NEC elections🚨 Please support myself and the Grassroots 5 team for a transformative Labour government and democratic party If you’re in South London, South East England or Wales vote in the following order to maximise our chance of success⬇️

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@gembolton

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@tyskiesour A lot of people in Mid Sussex are under the impression it's a Lib Dem tactical vote around here, last GE we got DOUBLE the LD vote. But they've shoved about 8 leaflets through doors saying basically the opposite (in one they were ahead of the Tories!!!) I'm pulling my hair out

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@gembolton

4 years

Of course they're going for Laura now. Why? Because after 5 long years Jeremy's free of the leadership role and she can put her head up, and publicly defend her husband from the vile abuse he receives. Solidarity Laura and Jeremy, always ✊

Matt Chorley

@MattChorley

4 years

And WTAF is going on here? Corbyn’s wife Laura hijacking a campaign event demanding he make an oatcake with honey. And why didn’t ITV use the footage?

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Gemma Bolton

@gembolton

2 years

Solidarity with these two former Labour Party staffers. No progressive party should treat it's female staff in such a disgusting way. I will be raising with NEC colleagues how we can ensure this never happens again

Rianna Croxford

@The_Crox

2 years

NEW: Two former Labour staff were asked to sign confidentiality agreements after making sexual harassment complaints about a senior official. Documents seen by the BBC show the women had reported the party official for "inappropriate" behaviour. Thread 👇🏽

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