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It was a huge mistake of the NEC not to give members in Gorton the chance to select someone of Andy Burnham’s stature as their candidate.
This is a magnanimous response & I look forward to seeing Andy on the doorstep in the by-election.
This is a magnanimous response & I look forward to seeing Andy on the doorstep in the by-election.
January 25, 2026 at 6:29 PM
It was a huge mistake of the NEC not to give members in Gorton the chance to select someone of Andy Burnham’s stature as their candidate.
This is a magnanimous response & I look forward to seeing Andy on the doorstep in the by-election.
This is a magnanimous response & I look forward to seeing Andy on the doorstep in the by-election.
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Today I remember the six million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered during the Holocaust. I think of the lives they should have lived, and the families they should have grown old with. Thank you to the survivors whose courage ensures that their memory lives on.
January 27, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Today I remember the six million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered during the Holocaust. I think of the lives they should have lived, and the families they should have grown old with. Thank you to the survivors whose courage ensures that their memory lives on.
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Today we expect news on business rates for pubs & hospitality – but music venues and studios must not be overlooked.
I’ve coordinated a letter from Labour MPs urging the Chancellor to act before rises force closures.
For British artists to thrive, we must protect where music is made. 🎶
I’ve coordinated a letter from Labour MPs urging the Chancellor to act before rises force closures.
For British artists to thrive, we must protect where music is made. 🎶
January 27, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Today we expect news on business rates for pubs & hospitality – but music venues and studios must not be overlooked.
I’ve coordinated a letter from Labour MPs urging the Chancellor to act before rises force closures.
For British artists to thrive, we must protect where music is made. 🎶
I’ve coordinated a letter from Labour MPs urging the Chancellor to act before rises force closures.
For British artists to thrive, we must protect where music is made. 🎶
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Without studios, there will be nowhere for young musicians to learn their craft or for artists to create award-winning albums. We urge the Government to look again at how business rates for studios are calculated, and to ensure that the new measures announced for venues work as intended.
January 27, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Without studios, there will be nowhere for young musicians to learn their craft or for artists to create award-winning albums. We urge the Government to look again at how business rates for studios are calculated, and to ensure that the new measures announced for venues work as intended.
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While these measures for music venues are extremely welcome, the Government must do more to ensure that our world-leading recording studios have the support they need to survive.
January 27, 2026 at 6:14 PM
While these measures for music venues are extremely welcome, the Government must do more to ensure that our world-leading recording studios have the support they need to survive.
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I very much welcome the measures announced today for music venues, and I want to thank the Chancellor and the Minister for listening to representations made by me and many other colleagues in our joint letter.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Labour MPs call for halt to business rate rise for music venues
Nearly 50 MPs have written to the chancellor calling for music venues to be exempted from a hike in business rates.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 6:14 PM
I very much welcome the measures announced today for music venues, and I want to thank the Chancellor and the Minister for listening to representations made by me and many other colleagues in our joint letter.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Out-of-control waste dumps have made headlines this week. For years, my constituents in Kirkby have lived with one.
Stench and dust make people sick, force windows shut and close schools.
I raised this at Deputy PMQs - my constituents need action to stop the Simonswood Stink.
Stench and dust make people sick, force windows shut and close schools.
I raised this at Deputy PMQs - my constituents need action to stop the Simonswood Stink.
January 28, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Out-of-control waste dumps have made headlines this week. For years, my constituents in Kirkby have lived with one.
Stench and dust make people sick, force windows shut and close schools.
I raised this at Deputy PMQs - my constituents need action to stop the Simonswood Stink.
Stench and dust make people sick, force windows shut and close schools.
I raised this at Deputy PMQs - my constituents need action to stop the Simonswood Stink.
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And thank you to the incredible, brave mums who shared their stores with me. The work BABS does with @knowsleycouncil.bsky.social to help vulnerable mums overcome challenges is completely essential, and I’m so proud to have this national best practice model in my constituency.
January 30, 2026 at 10:26 AM
And thank you to the incredible, brave mums who shared their stores with me. The work BABS does with @knowsleycouncil.bsky.social to help vulnerable mums overcome challenges is completely essential, and I’m so proud to have this national best practice model in my constituency.
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Loved visiting Knowsley Community College to meet students and staff last week, hearing the thoughts of some of Knowsley's brightest young people. This government is focused on major improvements for colleges and apprenticeships, I'll be taking feedback direct from KCC into Parliament.
February 4, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Loved visiting Knowsley Community College to meet students and staff last week, hearing the thoughts of some of Knowsley's brightest young people. This government is focused on major improvements for colleges and apprenticeships, I'll be taking feedback direct from KCC into Parliament.
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📣BIG BUS SURVEY UPDATE📣
January 22, 2026 at 5:25 PM
📣BIG BUS SURVEY UPDATE📣
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For me, the Hillsborough Law has always been about putting families first. The Government is right to pause and listen - but any amendment that fails families on the duty of candour for individuals in the security service is a red line. #JFT97
January 21, 2026 at 2:11 PM
For me, the Hillsborough Law has always been about putting families first. The Government is right to pause and listen - but any amendment that fails families on the duty of candour for individuals in the security service is a red line. #JFT97
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Those who serve our country give up so much. This Christmas, Labour is stepping in to support 35,000 additional service personnel with travel costs, so more families in Knowsley can be together when it matters most. ❤️
December 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Those who serve our country give up so much. This Christmas, Labour is stepping in to support 35,000 additional service personnel with travel costs, so more families in Knowsley can be together when it matters most. ❤️
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Today is National Postal Workers Day - a chance to thank Knowsley’s hardworking posties. Looking forward to thanking them in person when I visit a local delivery office this week.
With service standards falling, Royal Mail must listen to staff and fix the recruitment crisis.
With service standards falling, Royal Mail must listen to staff and fix the recruitment crisis.
December 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Today is National Postal Workers Day - a chance to thank Knowsley’s hardworking posties. Looking forward to thanking them in person when I visit a local delivery office this week.
With service standards falling, Royal Mail must listen to staff and fix the recruitment crisis.
With service standards falling, Royal Mail must listen to staff and fix the recruitment crisis.
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Out and about in the constituency this morning. Had a lovely coffee from @Kirkby coffee & service with a smile. It was dead Christmassy with all the decs and lovely treats. Pop by if you are in the Townie.
December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Out and about in the constituency this morning. Had a lovely coffee from @Kirkby coffee & service with a smile. It was dead Christmassy with all the decs and lovely treats. Pop by if you are in the Townie.
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📢 COST OF LIVING ADVICE SURGERY 📢
I’m hosting a drop-in surgery to give help and advice with struggling with the cost of living:
📆 Friday 16th January, @ Centre-63, Old Hall Ln, Kirkby, L32 5TH
🕛 10am – 12pm
I’ll be holding these sessions every month in Knowsley, look out for future announcements
I’m hosting a drop-in surgery to give help and advice with struggling with the cost of living:
📆 Friday 16th January, @ Centre-63, Old Hall Ln, Kirkby, L32 5TH
🕛 10am – 12pm
I’ll be holding these sessions every month in Knowsley, look out for future announcements
December 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM
📢 COST OF LIVING ADVICE SURGERY 📢
I’m hosting a drop-in surgery to give help and advice with struggling with the cost of living:
📆 Friday 16th January, @ Centre-63, Old Hall Ln, Kirkby, L32 5TH
🕛 10am – 12pm
I’ll be holding these sessions every month in Knowsley, look out for future announcements
I’m hosting a drop-in surgery to give help and advice with struggling with the cost of living:
📆 Friday 16th January, @ Centre-63, Old Hall Ln, Kirkby, L32 5TH
🕛 10am – 12pm
I’ll be holding these sessions every month in Knowsley, look out for future announcements
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❄️ A beautiful Winter Solstice Candlelit Service at St Gabriels Church in Huyton. Thanks to Rev Cannon Mal for inviting me to read & for looking after me throughout the year.
The church was twinkling in candlelight. The Choirs were stunning. A perfect time to come together, reflect & celebrate.
The church was twinkling in candlelight. The Choirs were stunning. A perfect time to come together, reflect & celebrate.
December 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
❄️ A beautiful Winter Solstice Candlelit Service at St Gabriels Church in Huyton. Thanks to Rev Cannon Mal for inviting me to read & for looking after me throughout the year.
The church was twinkling in candlelight. The Choirs were stunning. A perfect time to come together, reflect & celebrate.
The church was twinkling in candlelight. The Choirs were stunning. A perfect time to come together, reflect & celebrate.
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Solidarity with North West Ambulance Service workers and Unison North West members. Workers who help save lives deserve a fair settlement and respect, not pay cuts.
December 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Solidarity with North West Ambulance Service workers and Unison North West members. Workers who help save lives deserve a fair settlement and respect, not pay cuts.
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Me and my Parli pal @emmafoodymp.bsky.social sharing a two headed jumper for Save the Children's #ChristmasJumperDay, but all for an important cause. If you can, donate to @savechildrenuk.bsky.social to help create brighter futures for children and families.
December 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Me and my Parli pal @emmafoodymp.bsky.social sharing a two headed jumper for Save the Children's #ChristmasJumperDay, but all for an important cause. If you can, donate to @savechildrenuk.bsky.social to help create brighter futures for children and families.
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The findings on police conduct at Hillsborough - which make clear Norman Bettison should have faced gross misconduct charges - are unjustifiable.
He should be stripped of his knighthood & the Queen’s Policing Medal.
I’ve added my name. Please add yours. c.org/8YzbbfbHxV
He should be stripped of his knighthood & the Queen’s Policing Medal.
I’ve added my name. Please add yours. c.org/8YzbbfbHxV
Sign the Petition
Strip Norman Bettison of his knighthood and Queen's Policing Medal
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December 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The findings on police conduct at Hillsborough - which make clear Norman Bettison should have faced gross misconduct charges - are unjustifiable.
He should be stripped of his knighthood & the Queen’s Policing Medal.
I’ve added my name. Please add yours. c.org/8YzbbfbHxV
He should be stripped of his knighthood & the Queen’s Policing Medal.
I’ve added my name. Please add yours. c.org/8YzbbfbHxV
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Unelected Tory Lords are still trying to block the Employment Rights Bill and voting against it in the Lords.
Enough is enough.
Unelected Lords shouldn’t be preventing the elected MPs in House of Commons from getting this Bill done and delivering for workers.
Enough is enough.
Unelected Lords shouldn’t be preventing the elected MPs in House of Commons from getting this Bill done and delivering for workers.
Tory Hereditary Peers turned out en masse to vote down a Manifesto commitment to strengthen workplace rights.
33 voted in a division lost by 24.
Time for the unelected Lords to get out of the way and pass the Employment Rights Bill #stoptheblock 🛑
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
33 voted in a division lost by 24.
Time for the unelected Lords to get out of the way and pass the Employment Rights Bill #stoptheblock 🛑
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer appoints 25 Labour peers to strengthen support in House of Lords
Labour says appointments needed to balance upper house, and chooses former advisers to No 10 and the chancellor
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Unelected Tory Lords are still trying to block the Employment Rights Bill and voting against it in the Lords.
Enough is enough.
Unelected Lords shouldn’t be preventing the elected MPs in House of Commons from getting this Bill done and delivering for workers.
Enough is enough.
Unelected Lords shouldn’t be preventing the elected MPs in House of Commons from getting this Bill done and delivering for workers.
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I voted to bring our railways back into public ownership through Great British Railways.
Constituents regularly contact me about cancelled trains, the bad state of stations & out of date ticketing practices.
Our Bill will mean fewer delays, modern ticketing and frozen fares.
Constituents regularly contact me about cancelled trains, the bad state of stations & out of date ticketing practices.
Our Bill will mean fewer delays, modern ticketing and frozen fares.
December 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I voted to bring our railways back into public ownership through Great British Railways.
Constituents regularly contact me about cancelled trains, the bad state of stations & out of date ticketing practices.
Our Bill will mean fewer delays, modern ticketing and frozen fares.
Constituents regularly contact me about cancelled trains, the bad state of stations & out of date ticketing practices.
Our Bill will mean fewer delays, modern ticketing and frozen fares.
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Great news about this vital investment into specialist placements in mainstream schools, this will make such a difference in Knowsley.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Councils given £3bn to create thousands more spaces for Send pupils
The government is promising 50,000 more places for children with special educational needs in schools in England.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Great news about this vital investment into specialist placements in mainstream schools, this will make such a difference in Knowsley.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The heart & soul has been ripped out of the World Cup with FIFA World Cup setting prices out of so many loyal fans reach.
Fifa should halt, sit down with the Football Association and set fairer pricing.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Fifa should halt, sit down with the Football Association and set fairer pricing.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Five million World Cup ticket requests since Thursday - Fifa
Fifa says five million World Cup ticket requests have been made, despite coming under pressure from supporters' groups critical of its
www.bbc.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The heart & soul has been ripped out of the World Cup with FIFA World Cup setting prices out of so many loyal fans reach.
Fifa should halt, sit down with the Football Association and set fairer pricing.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Fifa should halt, sit down with the Football Association and set fairer pricing.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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Since entering government, Labour has taken significant steps to improve the life chances of children with SEND:
o investing £1 billion into high-needs SEND support.
o £740 million to support councils to create more specialist places
o Allocating £69 billion for council budgets
o investing £1 billion into high-needs SEND support.
o £740 million to support councils to create more specialist places
o Allocating £69 billion for council budgets
Autumn Budget: what is the government doing to improve outcomes for children with SEND?
The government is making changes to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system. These changes aim to improve how children with SEND receive support. It’s clear the SEND system is in...
educationhub.blog.gov.uk
December 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Since entering government, Labour has taken significant steps to improve the life chances of children with SEND:
o investing £1 billion into high-needs SEND support.
o £740 million to support councils to create more specialist places
o Allocating £69 billion for council budgets
o investing £1 billion into high-needs SEND support.
o £740 million to support councils to create more specialist places
o Allocating £69 billion for council budgets