@louisesandherjones.bsky.social
So delighted to share that I got married! We were so blessed to have a wonderful wedding celebrating our two heritages and I'm so lucky to be sharing my future with such a wonderful man @jeevunsandher.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
So delighted to share that I got married! We were so blessed to have a wonderful wedding celebrating our two heritages and I'm so lucky to be sharing my future with such a wonderful man @jeevunsandher.bsky.social
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Scroll your phone and you’ll see a London of fear and decline.
Walk its streets and you’ll find a city where difference is a strength and communities look out for one another.
The reality will outlast the fiction.
Walk its streets and you’ll find a city where difference is a strength and communities look out for one another.
The reality will outlast the fiction.
Some politicians and political commentators try to talk down and denigrate our capital. I wrote for @bylinetimes.bsky.social on why the false image they peddle is not the London I know and millions love:
‘These People Can’t Stand What London Represents… It Makes a Mockery of their Entire Worldview’
Sadiq Khan, the Labour Mayor of London, addresses the increasing number of claims by those in the media and politics of the capital city’s apparent decline
bylinetimes.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Scroll your phone and you’ll see a London of fear and decline.
Walk its streets and you’ll find a city where difference is a strength and communities look out for one another.
The reality will outlast the fiction.
Walk its streets and you’ll find a city where difference is a strength and communities look out for one another.
The reality will outlast the fiction.
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Wages not based on ages has long been GMB's mantra.
You don't pay less rent if you're young. Your food bill isn't lower.
Today's news that an end is coming to age-bands in minimum wage laws is massive.
This government listens to workers. And acts.
You don't pay less rent if you're young. Your food bill isn't lower.
Today's news that an end is coming to age-bands in minimum wage laws is massive.
This government listens to workers. And acts.
August 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Wages not based on ages has long been GMB's mantra.
You don't pay less rent if you're young. Your food bill isn't lower.
Today's news that an end is coming to age-bands in minimum wage laws is massive.
This government listens to workers. And acts.
You don't pay less rent if you're young. Your food bill isn't lower.
Today's news that an end is coming to age-bands in minimum wage laws is massive.
This government listens to workers. And acts.
Hampton is my heroine!!!
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July 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Hampton is my heroine!!!
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“People don't realise the scale of the problem of gambling harm in this country.”
Labour MP and former Royal Marine @alexballingermp.bsky.social spoke to @zoecrowther.bsky.social about why he wants the government to introduce sweeping gambling reforms and change the taxation system
Labour MP and former Royal Marine @alexballingermp.bsky.social spoke to @zoecrowther.bsky.social about why he wants the government to introduce sweeping gambling reforms and change the taxation system
Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The 'Modern Internet Age'
Labour MP Alex Ballinger has said that the government move to introduce a statutory levy on gambling is a “drop in the ocean” to tackle the harms c...
www.politicshome.com
July 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
“People don't realise the scale of the problem of gambling harm in this country.”
Labour MP and former Royal Marine @alexballingermp.bsky.social spoke to @zoecrowther.bsky.social about why he wants the government to introduce sweeping gambling reforms and change the taxation system
Labour MP and former Royal Marine @alexballingermp.bsky.social spoke to @zoecrowther.bsky.social about why he wants the government to introduce sweeping gambling reforms and change the taxation system
This is a huge piece of legislation and I can't wait to see it implemented and making a difference to so many people's lives!
Now we know when the key parts of the Employment Rights bill will come into force.
This Government is matching words with action on trade union rights.
This is the biggest improvement in workers’ rights for a generation.
This Government is matching words with action on trade union rights.
This is the biggest improvement in workers’ rights for a generation.
July 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This is a huge piece of legislation and I can't wait to see it implemented and making a difference to so many people's lives!
What a great start to the week at Labour Digital's Conference! I spoke on a roundtable about Tech for National Growth and really enjoyed our policy focused discussion. Looking forward to seeing the work this group does in the coming months.
June 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
What a great start to the week at Labour Digital's Conference! I spoke on a roundtable about Tech for National Growth and really enjoyed our policy focused discussion. Looking forward to seeing the work this group does in the coming months.
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Two million meals already served at free breakfast clubs!
Our Plan for Change is in action across the country, with the clubs making children excited to go to school and see their friends as well as providing a helping hand to working parents. 🥣
Our Plan for Change is in action across the country, with the clubs making children excited to go to school and see their friends as well as providing a helping hand to working parents. 🥣
June 29, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Two million meals already served at free breakfast clubs!
Our Plan for Change is in action across the country, with the clubs making children excited to go to school and see their friends as well as providing a helping hand to working parents. 🥣
Our Plan for Change is in action across the country, with the clubs making children excited to go to school and see their friends as well as providing a helping hand to working parents. 🥣
I thank my colleague and friend Natalie for her non-stop campaigning on this issue. I'm glad the Government are backing her amendment and very proud of her efforts.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @natalie-fleet-mp.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @natalie-fleet-mp.bsky.social
Natalie Fleet: Bolsover MP who was raped gets backing over planned law change
Labour's Natalie Fleet says she used to tell friends
www.bbc.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I thank my colleague and friend Natalie for her non-stop campaigning on this issue. I'm glad the Government are backing her amendment and very proud of her efforts.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @natalie-fleet-mp.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @natalie-fleet-mp.bsky.social
Over the weekend, pathetic little tweeters used the serious security breach at RAF Brize Norton to attack an experienced officer for her gender and career.
As one of the few female ex-mil MPs, I asked the Minister to send a firm message to all female personnel that we respect & value their service👇
As one of the few female ex-mil MPs, I asked the Minister to send a firm message to all female personnel that we respect & value their service👇
June 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Over the weekend, pathetic little tweeters used the serious security breach at RAF Brize Norton to attack an experienced officer for her gender and career.
As one of the few female ex-mil MPs, I asked the Minister to send a firm message to all female personnel that we respect & value their service👇
As one of the few female ex-mil MPs, I asked the Minister to send a firm message to all female personnel that we respect & value their service👇
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has now passed through all the stages necessary in the House of Commons and now goes to the House of Lords for the remaining stages.
Please see my full statement in this post, where I set out my position and thoughts on this key piece of legislation. ⬇️
Please see my full statement in this post, where I set out my position and thoughts on this key piece of legislation. ⬇️
June 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has now passed through all the stages necessary in the House of Commons and now goes to the House of Lords for the remaining stages.
Please see my full statement in this post, where I set out my position and thoughts on this key piece of legislation. ⬇️
Please see my full statement in this post, where I set out my position and thoughts on this key piece of legislation. ⬇️
Voting for the Employment Rights Bill has been one of my proudest moments so far as an MP.
Reform voted against it.
Reform voted against it.
Farage posed today as a friend to working people.
That speech? A stunt.
Reform don’t fight for workers - they vote against them. Reform MPs opposed every single protection in the Employment Rights Bill:
❌ Fair pay
❌ Secure jobs
❌ Union rights
Call them out: labourunions.org.uk/stop-reform/
That speech? A stunt.
Reform don’t fight for workers - they vote against them. Reform MPs opposed every single protection in the Employment Rights Bill:
❌ Fair pay
❌ Secure jobs
❌ Union rights
Call them out: labourunions.org.uk/stop-reform/
May 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Voting for the Employment Rights Bill has been one of my proudest moments so far as an MP.
Reform voted against it.
Reform voted against it.
We're so lucky to have Ashgate Hospice in North East Derbyshire. I hear all the time from people whose loved ones have been cared for there and how much it's meant to them
It was great to welcome them to Parliament and we certainly had lots to discuss!
It was great to welcome them to Parliament and we certainly had lots to discuss!
Our Chief Executive @ashgateba.bsky.social and Deputy Chief Executive @mattcorbishley.bsky.social were invited to the Houses of Parliament earlier this week to talk about the need for fair funding from the NHS for Ashgate.
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We're so lucky to have Ashgate Hospice in North East Derbyshire. I hear all the time from people whose loved ones have been cared for there and how much it's meant to them
It was great to welcome them to Parliament and we certainly had lots to discuss!
It was great to welcome them to Parliament and we certainly had lots to discuss!
Today we celebrate the amazing job that nurses across the UK do to serve our NHS and provide critical care. Thank you to all the nurses in Derbyshire and at our local hospital in Chesterfield Royal Hospital who go above and beyond for their patients.
May 12, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Today we celebrate the amazing job that nurses across the UK do to serve our NHS and provide critical care. Thank you to all the nurses in Derbyshire and at our local hospital in Chesterfield Royal Hospital who go above and beyond for their patients.
Honoured to represent North East Derbyshire at today's service of thanksgiving for the 80th anniversary of VE Day and to join the delegation of MP's.
May 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Honoured to represent North East Derbyshire at today's service of thanksgiving for the 80th anniversary of VE Day and to join the delegation of MP's.
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Pope Francis.
He was an extraordinary and devoted servant of humanity and lived his life committed to compassion and service.
He was an extraordinary and devoted servant of humanity and lived his life committed to compassion and service.
April 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Pope Francis.
He was an extraordinary and devoted servant of humanity and lived his life committed to compassion and service.
He was an extraordinary and devoted servant of humanity and lived his life committed to compassion and service.
Glad to be in Parliament today to vote to save the steelworks in Scunthorpe!
National security means having the capacity to make primary steel so great we're taking this bold step and protecting our industry.
#LabourSavesSteel
National security means having the capacity to make primary steel so great we're taking this bold step and protecting our industry.
#LabourSavesSteel
April 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Glad to be in Parliament today to vote to save the steelworks in Scunthorpe!
National security means having the capacity to make primary steel so great we're taking this bold step and protecting our industry.
#LabourSavesSteel
National security means having the capacity to make primary steel so great we're taking this bold step and protecting our industry.
#LabourSavesSteel
Thought this was a fascinating film exploring what women saw in war that men do not, and how we express that through art.
Well worth a watch! 👇
Well worth a watch! 👇
"A powerful exploration of the work of female artists on the frontlines, Kinmonth’s film seeks to answer a deeper question: what do women see in war that men don’t?"
🎬 @louisejonesmp.bsky.social reviews Margy Kinmonth's 'WAR PAINT: Women at War' | @conicfilm.bsky.social #WarPaint
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🎬 @louisejonesmp.bsky.social reviews Margy Kinmonth's 'WAR PAINT: Women at War' | @conicfilm.bsky.social #WarPaint
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Louise Jones reviews 'WAR PAINT: Women at War'
A compelling exploration of the work of female artists on the frontlines, Margy Kinmonth’s powerful film explores women’s perspectives on war – an...
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March 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Thought this was a fascinating film exploring what women saw in war that men do not, and how we express that through art.
Well worth a watch! 👇
Well worth a watch! 👇
We have got far too complacent about resourcing our regional cities effectively. Is it any wonder we have struggled with growth?
March 17, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We have got far too complacent about resourcing our regional cities effectively. Is it any wonder we have struggled with growth?
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Many thanks to all those UK personnel who assisted the summit this weekend.
The ceremonial and logistical support was outstanding.
Particular thanks to Joint Aviation Command for the lift they gave President Zelenskyy to Sandringham to meet the King.
#StandWithUkraine
The ceremonial and logistical support was outstanding.
Particular thanks to Joint Aviation Command for the lift they gave President Zelenskyy to Sandringham to meet the King.
#StandWithUkraine
March 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Many thanks to all those UK personnel who assisted the summit this weekend.
The ceremonial and logistical support was outstanding.
Particular thanks to Joint Aviation Command for the lift they gave President Zelenskyy to Sandringham to meet the King.
#StandWithUkraine
The ceremonial and logistical support was outstanding.
Particular thanks to Joint Aviation Command for the lift they gave President Zelenskyy to Sandringham to meet the King.
#StandWithUkraine
Proud to be part of this fantastic bunch of Derbyshire MPs speaking up for our constituents who are being badly let down by Conservative run Derbyshire County Council.
Ofsted found widespread and systemic failures in their SEND provision.
We desperately need Labour in charge to get it fixed!
Ofsted found widespread and systemic failures in their SEND provision.
We desperately need Labour in charge to get it fixed!
February 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Proud to be part of this fantastic bunch of Derbyshire MPs speaking up for our constituents who are being badly let down by Conservative run Derbyshire County Council.
Ofsted found widespread and systemic failures in their SEND provision.
We desperately need Labour in charge to get it fixed!
Ofsted found widespread and systemic failures in their SEND provision.
We desperately need Labour in charge to get it fixed!
So great to support our government and make some actual progress on fixing our country!
February 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
So great to support our government and make some actual progress on fixing our country!
It's great to see Keir become the first Prime Minister and G7 leader to publicly take an HIV test, as part of National HIV Testing Week, which starts today. I’d like to thank @thtorguk.bsky.social for their ongoing campaigning on this important issue.
Keir Starmer takes public HIV test in push to destigmatise testing for virus
Keir Starmer takes public HIV test in push to destigmatise testing for virus
Prime minister takes home test at No 10 with soul singer Beverley Knight to promote HIV Testing Week
Keir Starmer has taken a public HIV test in an effort to destigmatise testing for the virus and to highlight HIV Testing Week.
The prime minister took a…
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
It's great to see Keir become the first Prime Minister and G7 leader to publicly take an HIV test, as part of National HIV Testing Week, which starts today. I’d like to thank @thtorguk.bsky.social for their ongoing campaigning on this important issue.
@tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social made a powerful speech in the House today on the importance of supporting coalfield communities like the ones in North East Derbyshire and Chesterfield. Its a real shame there were no members sitting on the Tory and Reform benches for most of the debate to hear it!
I spoke today, along with lots of Labour MPs in Commons coalfields debate.
Noted that Lee Anderson was there but chose not to make a speech and only asked one question...about West Cumbria!
Ashfield's former miners deserve someone who can be bothered to speak up for them.
Noted that Lee Anderson was there but chose not to make a speech and only asked one question...about West Cumbria!
Ashfield's former miners deserve someone who can be bothered to speak up for them.
February 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
@tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social made a powerful speech in the House today on the importance of supporting coalfield communities like the ones in North East Derbyshire and Chesterfield. Its a real shame there were no members sitting on the Tory and Reform benches for most of the debate to hear it!
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