Joe Powell MP
@joepowell.bsky.social
Labour Member of Parliament for Kensington & Bayswater | Kensington Against Dirty Money | Obama Leader | QPR | Constituent 📧 Joe.powell.mp@parliament.uk
Some really great news out today regarding the state of our NHS.
January 15, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Some really great news out today regarding the state of our NHS.
From Earl's Court, to Notting Hill Gate, Queensway and across Kensington & Bayswater, I have been supporting residents to halt the gambling takeover of our high streets.
We've had some wins, but the RBKC approval of a new casino just before Christmas shows there is a lot more work to do.
We've had some wins, but the RBKC approval of a new casino just before Christmas shows there is a lot more work to do.
January 14, 2026 at 10:05 AM
From Earl's Court, to Notting Hill Gate, Queensway and across Kensington & Bayswater, I have been supporting residents to halt the gambling takeover of our high streets.
We've had some wins, but the RBKC approval of a new casino just before Christmas shows there is a lot more work to do.
We've had some wins, but the RBKC approval of a new casino just before Christmas shows there is a lot more work to do.
Reposted by Joe Powell MP
NEW: Many people have been trying to talk London down, but the evidence tells a very different story.
Last year saw:
The lowest homicide rate since records began
The fewest homicides of those aged under 25 this century
Last year saw:
The lowest homicide rate since records began
The fewest homicides of those aged under 25 this century
January 12, 2026 at 7:33 AM
NEW: Many people have been trying to talk London down, but the evidence tells a very different story.
Last year saw:
The lowest homicide rate since records began
The fewest homicides of those aged under 25 this century
Last year saw:
The lowest homicide rate since records began
The fewest homicides of those aged under 25 this century
A perfect January pick me up juice thanks to Usama and the team at Cleanse Juice Bar on Portobello Road #smallbusinesssaturday
January 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
A perfect January pick me up juice thanks to Usama and the team at Cleanse Juice Bar on Portobello Road #smallbusinesssaturday
Excellent community meeting this morning in St Helen's, North Kensington, including with local representatives and the Police. Topics included local transport, planning, housing policy, the NHS, litter and anti-social behaviour.
Thanks to the West London Bowling Club for hosting!
Thanks to the West London Bowling Club for hosting!
January 9, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Excellent community meeting this morning in St Helen's, North Kensington, including with local representatives and the Police. Topics included local transport, planning, housing policy, the NHS, litter and anti-social behaviour.
Thanks to the West London Bowling Club for hosting!
Thanks to the West London Bowling Club for hosting!
I spoke to ITV News tonight about the conflict of interest at the top of the Conservative Party, where the Shadow Attorney General is simultaneously advising Kemi Badenoch and Shadow Ministers, and sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
He cannot continue to do both jobs.
He cannot continue to do both jobs.
January 7, 2026 at 9:55 PM
I spoke to ITV News tonight about the conflict of interest at the top of the Conservative Party, where the Shadow Attorney General is simultaneously advising Kemi Badenoch and Shadow Ministers, and sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
He cannot continue to do both jobs.
He cannot continue to do both jobs.
Completely untenable.
Kemi Badenoch's shadow Attorney-General is unable to do his job, because he has chosen to represent a sanctioned Russian oligarch.
Kemi Badenoch's shadow Attorney-General is unable to do his job, because he has chosen to represent a sanctioned Russian oligarch.
Kemi Badenoch’s spokesperson has said that the shadow attorney general Lord Wolfson has recused himself from any legal advice over Ukraine or Russia because he is representing Roman Abramovich - which would include anything about the deployment of UK troops. That’s a bit awkward.
January 7, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Completely untenable.
Kemi Badenoch's shadow Attorney-General is unable to do his job, because he has chosen to represent a sanctioned Russian oligarch.
Kemi Badenoch's shadow Attorney-General is unable to do his job, because he has chosen to represent a sanctioned Russian oligarch.
(1/4) Since being elected as MP for Kensington and Bayswater, I’ve been determined to unlock the full potential of South Kensington station, tackling dangerous overcrowding and making it safer and fully accessible for all.
January 6, 2026 at 5:02 PM
(1/4) Since being elected as MP for Kensington and Bayswater, I’ve been determined to unlock the full potential of South Kensington station, tackling dangerous overcrowding and making it safer and fully accessible for all.
(1/2) Everyone deserves a safe, healthy home. 🏠
Too many residents are living with damp, mould and long delays for repairs.
That’s why I’ve launched my Safe & Healthy Homes campaign locally, backed by Labour’s £39bn investment in social housing to make homes safer and more secure.
Too many residents are living with damp, mould and long delays for repairs.
That’s why I’ve launched my Safe & Healthy Homes campaign locally, backed by Labour’s £39bn investment in social housing to make homes safer and more secure.
January 2, 2026 at 8:01 AM
(1/2) Everyone deserves a safe, healthy home. 🏠
Too many residents are living with damp, mould and long delays for repairs.
That’s why I’ve launched my Safe & Healthy Homes campaign locally, backed by Labour’s £39bn investment in social housing to make homes safer and more secure.
Too many residents are living with damp, mould and long delays for repairs.
That’s why I’ve launched my Safe & Healthy Homes campaign locally, backed by Labour’s £39bn investment in social housing to make homes safer and more secure.
Wishing everyone in Kensington & Bayswater a Happy New Year! 🎆
January 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Wishing everyone in Kensington & Bayswater a Happy New Year! 🎆
(1/2) There is a clear conflict of interest at the heart of the Conservative front bench. A shadow Attorney General cannot advise a sanctioned Russian oligarch while holding such a senior political role.
December 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
(1/2) There is a clear conflict of interest at the heart of the Conservative front bench. A shadow Attorney General cannot advise a sanctioned Russian oligarch while holding such a senior political role.
Representing Roman Abramovich - a sanctioned Russian oligarch - while serving as Conservative shadow Attorney-General risks a huge conflict of interest.
Kemi Badenoch needs to make a choice. Either Lord Wolfson continues as shadow AG or advises Abramovich.
He can’t do both.
Kemi Badenoch needs to make a choice. Either Lord Wolfson continues as shadow AG or advises Abramovich.
He can’t do both.
December 31, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Representing Roman Abramovich - a sanctioned Russian oligarch - while serving as Conservative shadow Attorney-General risks a huge conflict of interest.
Kemi Badenoch needs to make a choice. Either Lord Wolfson continues as shadow AG or advises Abramovich.
He can’t do both.
Kemi Badenoch needs to make a choice. Either Lord Wolfson continues as shadow AG or advises Abramovich.
He can’t do both.
I was shocked to find out how much public money has been spent with companies cited in the Grenfell Inquiry. New powers in the Procurement Act can help - here is my comment to @jessicaelgot.bsky.social in @theguardian.com today:
December 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM
I was shocked to find out how much public money has been spent with companies cited in the Grenfell Inquiry. New powers in the Procurement Act can help - here is my comment to @jessicaelgot.bsky.social in @theguardian.com today:
Not only have we launched a new Youth Strategy, but we’re bringing the Erasmus scheme BACK!
This has been a huge concern for my constituents. I’m proud that this government is listening to them.
This has been a huge concern for my constituents. I’m proud that this government is listening to them.
December 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Not only have we launched a new Youth Strategy, but we’re bringing the Erasmus scheme BACK!
This has been a huge concern for my constituents. I’m proud that this government is listening to them.
This has been a huge concern for my constituents. I’m proud that this government is listening to them.
Wishing everyone in Kensington & Bayswater a very Merry Christmas!
A huge thank you to everyone working over this period to keep us safe and look after the community.
A huge thank you to everyone working over this period to keep us safe and look after the community.
December 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Wishing everyone in Kensington & Bayswater a very Merry Christmas!
A huge thank you to everyone working over this period to keep us safe and look after the community.
A huge thank you to everyone working over this period to keep us safe and look after the community.
Children should be able to thrive no matter where they’re born.
Scrapping the Two Child Cap lifts 450,000 children out of poverty - and over 1,200 in Kensington & Bayswater.
This is the difference that only a Labour government can make.
Scrapping the Two Child Cap lifts 450,000 children out of poverty - and over 1,200 in Kensington & Bayswater.
This is the difference that only a Labour government can make.
December 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Children should be able to thrive no matter where they’re born.
Scrapping the Two Child Cap lifts 450,000 children out of poverty - and over 1,200 in Kensington & Bayswater.
This is the difference that only a Labour government can make.
Scrapping the Two Child Cap lifts 450,000 children out of poverty - and over 1,200 in Kensington & Bayswater.
This is the difference that only a Labour government can make.
The staff and pupils at St Mary’s Ukrainian school in our constituency are an inspiration.
Thank you so much for helping to design my Christmas card this year.
Merry Christmas, and Slava Ukraini.
Thank you so much for helping to design my Christmas card this year.
Merry Christmas, and Slava Ukraini.
December 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The staff and pupils at St Mary’s Ukrainian school in our constituency are an inspiration.
Thank you so much for helping to design my Christmas card this year.
Merry Christmas, and Slava Ukraini.
Thank you so much for helping to design my Christmas card this year.
Merry Christmas, and Slava Ukraini.
(1/2) I spoke to the Evening Standard about RBKC being one of the only London councils to not charge a second homes premium.
I am calling on the Tory-run authority to end the second homes tax break, and protect vital services as a result.
I am calling on the Tory-run authority to end the second homes tax break, and protect vital services as a result.
December 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
(1/2) I spoke to the Evening Standard about RBKC being one of the only London councils to not charge a second homes premium.
I am calling on the Tory-run authority to end the second homes tax break, and protect vital services as a result.
I am calling on the Tory-run authority to end the second homes tax break, and protect vital services as a result.
I’m disgusted to learn that in the last few days, there have been two separate instances of antisemitic hate crime in our community.
To take place on the first day of Chanukah, and after the horrific antisemitic terrorist attack on Bondi Beach on Sunday, makes this even more disturbing.
To take place on the first day of Chanukah, and after the horrific antisemitic terrorist attack on Bondi Beach on Sunday, makes this even more disturbing.
December 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I’m disgusted to learn that in the last few days, there have been two separate instances of antisemitic hate crime in our community.
To take place on the first day of Chanukah, and after the horrific antisemitic terrorist attack on Bondi Beach on Sunday, makes this even more disturbing.
To take place on the first day of Chanukah, and after the horrific antisemitic terrorist attack on Bondi Beach on Sunday, makes this even more disturbing.
(1/3)🚨 £10.9 BILLION of taxpayers’ money lost to Covid fraud, error and corruption under the Tories.
Here’s the breakdown:
💸 £5bn – Furlough fraud
🏦 £2.8bn – Bounce Back Loan abuse
🧤 £1.4bn – PPE contract waste
➕ …and more lost elsewhere
An outrageous misuse of public money.
Here’s the breakdown:
💸 £5bn – Furlough fraud
🏦 £2.8bn – Bounce Back Loan abuse
🧤 £1.4bn – PPE contract waste
➕ …and more lost elsewhere
An outrageous misuse of public money.
December 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
(1/3)🚨 £10.9 BILLION of taxpayers’ money lost to Covid fraud, error and corruption under the Tories.
Here’s the breakdown:
💸 £5bn – Furlough fraud
🏦 £2.8bn – Bounce Back Loan abuse
🧤 £1.4bn – PPE contract waste
➕ …and more lost elsewhere
An outrageous misuse of public money.
Here’s the breakdown:
💸 £5bn – Furlough fraud
🏦 £2.8bn – Bounce Back Loan abuse
🧤 £1.4bn – PPE contract waste
➕ …and more lost elsewhere
An outrageous misuse of public money.
🚨 Important Message for Residents Regarding Ongoing Resident Doctors’ Strike
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🚨 Important Message for Residents Regarding Ongoing Resident Doctors’ Strike
(1/2)🎉 Fantastic news for one of our local schools.
Congratulations to all the staff and students at Thomas Jones School for being named Primary School of the Year and Primary School of the Year in London. What an achievement! 👏
Congratulations to all the staff and students at Thomas Jones School for being named Primary School of the Year and Primary School of the Year in London. What an achievement! 👏
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
(1/2)🎉 Fantastic news for one of our local schools.
Congratulations to all the staff and students at Thomas Jones School for being named Primary School of the Year and Primary School of the Year in London. What an achievement! 👏
Congratulations to all the staff and students at Thomas Jones School for being named Primary School of the Year and Primary School of the Year in London. What an achievement! 👏
78 years old and in failing health, Jimmy Lai, a British citizen, is about to spend his fifth Christmas away from his family.
Incarcerated in Hong Kong for peacefully exercising his rights to freedom of expression - Jimmy has already spent the last five years in solitary confinement.
Incarcerated in Hong Kong for peacefully exercising his rights to freedom of expression - Jimmy has already spent the last five years in solitary confinement.
December 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
78 years old and in failing health, Jimmy Lai, a British citizen, is about to spend his fifth Christmas away from his family.
Incarcerated in Hong Kong for peacefully exercising his rights to freedom of expression - Jimmy has already spent the last five years in solitary confinement.
Incarcerated in Hong Kong for peacefully exercising his rights to freedom of expression - Jimmy has already spent the last five years in solitary confinement.
I condemn the unjust and politically motivated prosecution of Jimmy Lai that has resulted in today’s guilty verdict. (1/4)
December 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I condemn the unjust and politically motivated prosecution of Jimmy Lai that has resulted in today’s guilty verdict. (1/4)
You asked, I answered.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Register of Overseas Entities and how to make it more effective. 🌍🏠
Here’s everything you need to know about the Register of Overseas Entities and how to make it more effective. 🌍🏠
December 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
You asked, I answered.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Register of Overseas Entities and how to make it more effective. 🌍🏠
Here’s everything you need to know about the Register of Overseas Entities and how to make it more effective. 🌍🏠