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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · Jul 16

Today, the Government suspended four Labour MPs for opposing its increasingly unpopular agenda.

We’ve launched a petition, alongside @compassoffice.bsky.social & @openlabour.bsky.social, demanding the Government restores the whip immediately.

Take action ⬇️

actionnetwork.org/petitions/re...

Reinstate the Four Suspended Labour MPs

The decision to suspend the whip from four MPs for opposing cuts to welfare payments for disabled people is wrong. Sign the petition to demand their reinstatement and a better future for Labour:

actionnetwork.org

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 1d

"Keir Starmer must now act to push any temporary ceasefire towards a just and lasting political settlement..."

Our statement on the ceasefire in Gaza. 🔽

For two years, Western governments have been complicit in a genocide which has been livestreamed to people around the world in all its brutality. It is widely estimated that hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have been killed, whilst millions have faced engineered starvation by the Israeli regime.

We welcome this deal as the first step on the path to ending the genocide, but let’s be clear: the struggle for freedom for all Palestinians continues. Peace cannot endure without the immediate end of apartheid, ethnic cleansing and illegal land grabs by Israel.

At Labour Conference, on demonstrations and at the TUC, Labour members and trade unions have made clear their deeply felt opposition to Israeli genocide and apartheid, and have called for sanctions and a full arms embargo. Keir Starmer must now act to push any temporary ceasefire towards a just and lasting political settlement, respecting the rights of all.

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 1d

This is a welcome clarification following pushback by the trade unions.

Workers should not have to pay a fee to go to an Employment Tribunal.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2d

David Lammy rules out charging workers for employment tribunal claims

Justice secretary says right to challenge unfair work behaviour is core to Labour work plan after union backlash The justice secretary, David Lammy, has ruled out reintroducing charges for employment tribunals after a backlash from unions over the proposals. The Guardian revealed last week that ministers were considering a plan to charge workers a fee to take their bosses to court as part of negotiations in this year’s spending review. Trade unions responded with fury, labelling the idea a “disaster”. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 1d

In the wake of the Conference vote, these are key questions from @pscupdates.bsky.social for the Deputy Leader candidates.

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Andy McDonald MP @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social · 2d

You have heard it from @kemibadenochmp.bsky.social at #CPC25.

If elected, Conservatives will:

✅ attack your employment rights
✅ cut public sector jobs
✅ cut social security

The Conservatives: a threat to your living standards.

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 3d

Today marks two years since Israel launched its genocide in Gaza.

Starmer must listen to his Party's overwhelming decision at Conference and introduce a full arms embargo, further sanctions on Israeli officials and cease all UK-Israel military cooperation.

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 4d

The Home Secretary's authoritarian and cynical overreach is out of step with her own Party which stated clearly at Conference: stop the genocide.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Civil liberty groups express concern over plan for more anti-protest powers

Home secretary says police can consider ‘cumulative impact’ of demonstrations as Palestine Action ban opponents vow ‘escalation’

www.theguardian.com

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Stop the War Coalition @stwc.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 ONE WEEK TO GO 🚨

📣 All to London for the National March for Palestine

Two years of Israel's genocide in Gaza, we're marching to demand an end to the British govt's complicity. Let's make it massive!

🗓️ Saturday 11 October
⏰ Noon
📍 Victoria Embankment, SW1

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 9d

🌹 Great to see activists at our joint fringe event with CLPD, discussing how we can organise for a transformed, democratic Labour Party.

Thanks to @brianleishmanmp.bsky.social @richardburgon.bsky.social @jessicabarnard.bsky.social Gemma Bolton and @mineshparekh.bsky.social for their contributions.

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 10d

Reports suggest that the Chancellor will lift the two-child benefit cap in her Autumn Budget.

This heinous Tory policy goes against Labour’s core principles - and it must be scrapped entirely.

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Rachel Reeves to lift two-child benefit cap in November’s budget

Exclusive: Officials exploring options to change rule that affected 1.7 million children in Great Britain last year UK politics live – latest updates

www.theguardian.com

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 10d

"This year's Labour Conference has shown once again how out of step Starmer's Government is with the wider labour movement."

Our statement on Starmer's Conference Speech. 🔽

“This year’s Labour Conference has shown once again how out of step Starmer’s Government is with the wider labour movement.

The Conference vote demanding a full arms embargo and further sanctions on Israel marks an unprecedented challenge to Starmer’s moral and political authority. Meanwhile, trade unions and CLP delegates voted for a wealth tax and a genuine end to Tory austerity - a stark contrast with Starmer's relentless attacks on the welfare state.

Unfortunately, his speech showed little awareness of the need for direction after repeated warnings from CLPs, trade unions and Party members. If his Government fails to change course, it could prove fatal for Labour at the ballot box.”

30th September 2025

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 11d

NEW: #LabourConference votes for urgent action against Israel, including:

✅ recognition of Israel’s genocide
✅ a full arms embargo
✅ end to UK-Israeli military cooperation

It’s clear the labour movement stands united against genocide. Now the Government must take action.

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 11d

Labour MP @ianbyrnemp says:

‘PFI was a noose around the NHS’ neck. The government can't repeat the same mistake.'

#Lab25 #publicownership #NHS

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 11d

We also recommend voting AGAINST emergency motion ‘Peace in the Middle East 1’.

This motion undermines the UN Commission’s conclusion that Israel is committing a genocide and does not call for measures to halt it.

Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 11d

🇵🇸 We urge all #LabourConference2025 Delegates to support emergency motion ‘Peace in the Middle East 2’, calling for:

✅ recognition of a genocide in Gaza
✅ full arms embargo
✅ further sanctions

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 13d

The two child benefit cap is a cruel and immoral policy - and it must be scrapped.

Conference delegates can vote for ‘Supporting Families’ in the Priorities Ballot to ensure a proper debate on this issue.

#labourconference

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 14d

We're glad to see the Labour Whip be reinstated to John McDonnell and Apsana Begum.

Our full statement 🔽

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 14d

Digital ID cards are a threat to democracy and freedom.

If introduced, tech billionaires will have even more influence on our civil liberties.

We stand with all the MPs, trade unions and campaign groups in opposing them.

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 14d

Even the Government’s own Child Poverty Taskforce recommends scrapping the cap.

We’re calling on all Conference delegates to vote for ‘Supporting Families’ in the Priorities Ballot to debate this key issue.

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 15d

The Government's own Child Poverty Taskforce has recommended scrapping the two child benefit cap.

Conference delegates can make their own feelings clear by voting for SUPPORTING FAMILIES in the Priorities Ballot on Sunday to force a proper debate.

Time to scrap the cap.

The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 15d

Sir Keir Starmer will be told by senior cabinet ministers that lifting the two-child cap is the most effective way of alleviating child poverty amid mounting pressure from ministers and backbenchers

Cabinet ministers to recommend lifting two-child benefit cap

www.thetimes.com

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Christians on the Left @chrleft.bsky.social · 16d

We’re delighted to hear that the contemporary motion on the 2 child benefit cap will be included in the priorities ballot at this weekend's Labour conf. If you are a delegate we’d appreciate your support in voting for Supporting Families in Sunday’s ballot.

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 16d

It’s deeply alarming to hear of drone attacks hitting the flotilla that’s travelling to Gaza.

Our Government must condemn the outrageous attacks on activists delivering aid and take concrete action to protect them.

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 17d

🚨 Change course - or face defeat 🚨

Momentum and CLPD are hosting a fringe event in Liverpool next week - and we have a number of exciting speakers lined up.

Don't miss it!

📍 Quaker Meeting House, L1 3BT
📅 30 September, 7pm

www.eventbrite.com/e/change-cou...

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 17d

The majority of people in this country want our key public services in public ownership.

Any political party that ignores this, will struggle to win over the public.

@cathobbs writes for @labourlist

'Public ownership unites right and left - and will help Labour defeat Reform' Cat Hobbs. Picture of a Thames Water van.

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Momentum @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social · 19d

Today Starmer will recognise a Palestinian state.

But the genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians continues.

The UK is complicit in these atrocities until it bans all arms sales, imposes sanctions & ceases military cooperation with Israel immediately.

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Common Wealth @cmmonwealth.bsky.social · 24d

Welcome to Rip-Off Britain.

A country remade by privatisation.

Our latest project — Who Owns Britain? — explores how a radical experiment transformed our society and shapes your life.

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