Rand attended
Wisbech Grammar School in
Cambridgeshire. Rand worked as an organiser for
Labour Students, and later as a regional organiser for the
Labour Party. He was a senior researcher at the
Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW) prior to his election to Parliament. Shortly before the
2024 general election,
Labour's National Executive Committee selected Rand to contest
Altrincham and Sale West. The previous candidate had resigned due to personal circumstances. Rand has served as a member of the
Home Affairs Select Committee since October 2024. == Personal life ==