John McDonnell MP
@johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social
Elected Labour Member of Parliament for Hayes & Harlington, former Shadow Chancellor.
In this interview I explain why I have supported the campaign to secure the freedom of Alaa Abd el Fattah from an Egyptian prison & his return to his family in Britain based upon the important role he has played in promoting human rights & civil liberties.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah apologises over ‘vile’ tweets
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British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah apologises over ‘vile’ tweets
Alaa Abd el-Fattah, the recently released British-Egyptian activist, has apologised after anti-semitic social media posts which he made a decade ago.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
In this interview I explain why I have supported the campaign to secure the freedom of Alaa Abd el Fattah from an Egyptian prison & his return to his family in Britain based upon the important role he has played in promoting human rights & civil liberties.
Wonderful news.The courageous campaign waged by Alaa’s mother & his family has succeeded in achieving his return to his family. Thanks also to ministers & policy advisers working behind the scenes to secure the freedom of this brave human rights campaigner
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British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah arrives in UK after travel ban lifted
Family say campaigner, who has a son in Brighton, will be able to travel freely between UK and Cairo months after his release from Egyptian jail
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December 27, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Wonderful news.The courageous campaign waged by Alaa’s mother & his family has succeeded in achieving his return to his family. Thanks also to ministers & policy advisers working behind the scenes to secure the freedom of this brave human rights campaigner
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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Thank you to @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social who spoke powerfully about the impact of the proposed reforms on children and young people in particular.
McDonnell also rightfully noted the unacceptable use of language by some in power: "Some of the language used by Ministers has been a disgrace."
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McDonnell also rightfully noted the unacceptable use of language by some in power: "Some of the language used by Ministers has been a disgrace."
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December 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Thank you to @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social who spoke powerfully about the impact of the proposed reforms on children and young people in particular.
McDonnell also rightfully noted the unacceptable use of language by some in power: "Some of the language used by Ministers has been a disgrace."
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McDonnell also rightfully noted the unacceptable use of language by some in power: "Some of the language used by Ministers has been a disgrace."
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To break impasse in David Lammy refusing to meet representatives of the hunger strikers I’ve proposed he appoint a mediator to commence discussions with the hunger strikers’ representatives. For those of us who were around in early 1980s hunger strikes tragically we know how this could go.
December 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
To break impasse in David Lammy refusing to meet representatives of the hunger strikers I’ve proposed he appoint a mediator to commence discussions with the hunger strikers’ representatives. For those of us who were around in early 1980s hunger strikes tragically we know how this could go.
After years of cuts inflicted on Hillingdon Council by Conservative governments & hitting the south of the borough hardest because of Tory councillors’ decisions, Labour has increased government support to our area by nearly 50%. We demand this is invested fairly across the borough.
December 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
After years of cuts inflicted on Hillingdon Council by Conservative governments & hitting the south of the borough hardest because of Tory councillors’ decisions, Labour has increased government support to our area by nearly 50%. We demand this is invested fairly across the borough.
Yvette Cooper, Foreign Secretary, has spoken of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. This week Shabana Mahmoud, Home Secretary, supported safe & legal routes for refugees. So I’ve tabled an Early Day Motion calling on the government to establish a safe & legal route for Sudan crisis.
November 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Yvette Cooper, Foreign Secretary, has spoken of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. This week Shabana Mahmoud, Home Secretary, supported safe & legal routes for refugees. So I’ve tabled an Early Day Motion calling on the government to establish a safe & legal route for Sudan crisis.
Tony Vaughan is one of the new MPs elected for Labour last year & in his contributions to Commons debates has displayed a considered approach to issues. He’s certainly not what the media would call a”usual suspect.”I suspect he is reflecting here what many in the PLP feel.
The Prime Minister said in September that we are at a fork in the road. These asylum proposals suggest we have taken the wrong turning.
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
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The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
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Asylum system in UK ‘out of control’ and dividing country, home secretary says
Shabana Mahmood to unveil new proposals modelled on Denmark’s controversial system
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November 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Tony Vaughan is one of the new MPs elected for Labour last year & in his contributions to Commons debates has displayed a considered approach to issues. He’s certainly not what the media would call a”usual suspect.”I suspect he is reflecting here what many in the PLP feel.
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There's a case for raising income tax to fund public services, but there's a much stronger case to tackle the cost of living crisis by clamping down on profiteering.
November 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM
There's a case for raising income tax to fund public services, but there's a much stronger case to tackle the cost of living crisis by clamping down on profiteering.
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BREAKING 🚨 | @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social has signed our campaign calling on Bham City Council to end the Brum Bin Strike.
@labouruk.bsky.social Councillors & MPs can add their support here: bit.ly/LabourEndTheBrumBinStrike
#EndTheBrumBinStrike #StrikeMap #LabourEndTheBinStrike #Birmingham
@labouruk.bsky.social Councillors & MPs can add their support here: bit.ly/LabourEndTheBrumBinStrike
#EndTheBrumBinStrike #StrikeMap #LabourEndTheBinStrike #Birmingham
October 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
BREAKING 🚨 | @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social has signed our campaign calling on Bham City Council to end the Brum Bin Strike.
@labouruk.bsky.social Councillors & MPs can add their support here: bit.ly/LabourEndTheBrumBinStrike
#EndTheBrumBinStrike #StrikeMap #LabourEndTheBinStrike #Birmingham
@labouruk.bsky.social Councillors & MPs can add their support here: bit.ly/LabourEndTheBrumBinStrike
#EndTheBrumBinStrike #StrikeMap #LabourEndTheBinStrike #Birmingham
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October 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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MPs must use their power to ensure the party grassroots get a real choice – and a real debate about its future. There may not be one without it.
My new piece for @theipaper.com
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My new piece for @theipaper.com
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Keir Starmer is stitching up the left – and it will seal his fate
This deputy leadership election is arguably the most significant in the party’s history
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September 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
MPs must use their power to ensure the party grassroots get a real choice – and a real debate about its future. There may not be one without it.
My new piece for @theipaper.com
inews.co.uk/opinion/labo...
My new piece for @theipaper.com
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We were saddened and angered to hear that the Windrush: Untold Stories portraits have been vandalised.
We want to show solidarity and support the effort to restore them. Please consider donating, or sharing the crowdfunder. gofund.me/58fa13b4
We want to show solidarity and support the effort to restore them. Please consider donating, or sharing the crowdfunder. gofund.me/58fa13b4
Donate to HELP US RESTORE VANDALISED WINDRUSH UNTOLD STORIES PORTRAITS, organized by Ed Errington
Defaced But Not Defeated
In the early hours of 3rd … Ed Errington needs your support for HELP US RESTORE VANDALISED WINDRUSH UNTOLD STORIES PORTRAITS
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July 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
We were saddened and angered to hear that the Windrush: Untold Stories portraits have been vandalised.
We want to show solidarity and support the effort to restore them. Please consider donating, or sharing the crowdfunder. gofund.me/58fa13b4
We want to show solidarity and support the effort to restore them. Please consider donating, or sharing the crowdfunder. gofund.me/58fa13b4
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My new column for @theipaper.com on why Labour MPs should still oppose the cuts to disability benefits
"In what moral universe can it be wrong to take away that support from people in need today, but not for those in the same need tomorrow?"
"In what moral universe can it be wrong to take away that support from people in need today, but not for those in the same need tomorrow?"
No Labour MP should be voting for the benefits bill
Despite Starmer's U-turn on the terms, it is still the morally wrong choice
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June 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
My new column for @theipaper.com on why Labour MPs should still oppose the cuts to disability benefits
"In what moral universe can it be wrong to take away that support from people in need today, but not for those in the same need tomorrow?"
"In what moral universe can it be wrong to take away that support from people in need today, but not for those in the same need tomorrow?"
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On 14 June 2017, a fire at Grenfell Tower claimed the lives of 72 people.
In the fight for justice, one thing is clear: England needs stronger corporate accountability laws.
Here's what those laws should look like. 🧵
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In the fight for justice, one thing is clear: England needs stronger corporate accountability laws.
Here's what those laws should look like. 🧵
www.common-wealth.org/publications...
Corporate Accountability After Grenfell | Briefing | Common Wealth
How could new legal frameworks more effectively hold companies responsible for negligence?
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June 16, 2025 at 9:22 AM
On 14 June 2017, a fire at Grenfell Tower claimed the lives of 72 people.
In the fight for justice, one thing is clear: England needs stronger corporate accountability laws.
Here's what those laws should look like. 🧵
www.common-wealth.org/publications...
In the fight for justice, one thing is clear: England needs stronger corporate accountability laws.
Here's what those laws should look like. 🧵
www.common-wealth.org/publications...
Tin eared response from Labour spokespeople to election results so far. Labour supporters feel Labour, their party, has turned its back on them citing Winter Fuel Allowance, NI tax on jobs & threat of disability cuts. Message to ministers is drop the plans to attack disabled.
May 2, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Tin eared response from Labour spokespeople to election results so far. Labour supporters feel Labour, their party, has turned its back on them citing Winter Fuel Allowance, NI tax on jobs & threat of disability cuts. Message to ministers is drop the plans to attack disabled.
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Today, the #MakeEqualityReal campaign went to Parliament to hand in our petition and meet with MPs.
⏰It’s time for a commission to commence the socio-economic duty & help end austerity.
Thank you @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social for hosting and all the MPs that joined us.
#AntiAusterity
⏰It’s time for a commission to commence the socio-economic duty & help end austerity.
Thank you @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social for hosting and all the MPs that joined us.
#AntiAusterity
April 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Today, the #MakeEqualityReal campaign went to Parliament to hand in our petition and meet with MPs.
⏰It’s time for a commission to commence the socio-economic duty & help end austerity.
Thank you @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social for hosting and all the MPs that joined us.
#AntiAusterity
⏰It’s time for a commission to commence the socio-economic duty & help end austerity.
Thank you @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social for hosting and all the MPs that joined us.
#AntiAusterity
Happy Versaikhi to all my Sikh constituents & Sikhs worldwide. Running late from speaking at online meeting to make Gurdwara but caught up with procession & met so many of my old Sikh friends and many young families. Wonderful & joyous occasion.
April 6, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Happy Versaikhi to all my Sikh constituents & Sikhs worldwide. Running late from speaking at online meeting to make Gurdwara but caught up with procession & met so many of my old Sikh friends and many young families. Wonderful & joyous occasion.
Facing a global downturn & potential economic slump any rumoured “reset” of Labour’s economic strategy must recognise that this is no time to be cutting the benefits to disabled people & the poorest when they will be the hardest hit in any recession. Halt the planned austerity measures.
April 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Facing a global downturn & potential economic slump any rumoured “reset” of Labour’s economic strategy must recognise that this is no time to be cutting the benefits to disabled people & the poorest when they will be the hardest hit in any recession. Halt the planned austerity measures.
The government’s plans to cut £5 billion from the support to disabled people will result in immense suffering &, as we’ve seen in the past, loss of life. I have asked Ministers what monitoring will take place & what level of suffering will force a change of their cuts policy.
March 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The government’s plans to cut £5 billion from the support to disabled people will result in immense suffering &, as we’ve seen in the past, loss of life. I have asked Ministers what monitoring will take place & what level of suffering will force a change of their cuts policy.
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'Targeting “cost savings” on disability benefits is not only immoral, it is the opposite of everything a Labour government is supposed to be.'
My column for the @theipaper.com ...
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My column for the @theipaper.com ...
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What Rachel Reeves should do instead of cutting benefits
Labour was founded as the party of the working class
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March 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
'Targeting “cost savings” on disability benefits is not only immoral, it is the opposite of everything a Labour government is supposed to be.'
My column for the @theipaper.com ...
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My column for the @theipaper.com ...
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