Having worked with the Eve Appeal on several occasions as a backbench MP, I know first-hand how crucial their work is in ensuring early detection and fighting for greater awareness of gynae cancers.
I look forward to working with them in my new role and am ready to get stuck in. 🩺🌹 (4/4)
As I spoke, I was touched to look out to a crowd of women who inspire me. From cancer survivors, to research experts to the many women who have come before me and remain in my minds eye - I am determined to drive forward change. (3/4)
My message was clear: I will work hard every single day until women’s health is no longer neglected and the voices of women are heard the first time. (2/4)
It was an honour to speak yesterday at The Eve Appeal’s Parliamentary Event, as Minister for Public Health and Prevention, to mark Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 🧵(1/4)
Celebrating the strength and diversity of our Commonwealth family. This year’s theme - Unlocking opportunities together - captures our shared drive to boost growth, empower young people, and tackle global challenges side by side. Happy #CommonwealthDay!
It may be 11pm, but it is very much worth it. The things we have to fight for, though, are astonishing.
Labour MPs just voted to expand free school meals to half a million more children, lifting 100,000 children out of poverty.
The Tories and Reform UK voted against.
Only Labour will give children growing up in our country the best start in life.
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I was glad to show solidarity for such an important campaign, thank you to the constituents who flagged this event to me. (2/2)
I was proud to drop into Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal Parliament Event this week to support their vital work in providing crucial nursing care and support for people living with terminal illnesses. (1/2)
Many congratulations. It’s a great role and a fine department. All the very best- you’ll do a great job. Good luck! AB
So proud of you Sharon. You’ll be brilliant xxx
I look forward to delivering on Labour’s promises and working towards a society that is healthier and happier for all.🌹🩺
From the landmark National Cancer Plan, to the crucial Men’s Mental Health Strategy and HIV Action Plan, as well as campaigns to clamp down on junk food adverts, Ashley is a testament to this Labour Government.
I pay tribute to my predecessor Ashley Dalton MP and her incredible work, delivered most inspiringly while also battling her own health issues.
Having spent 4 years in opposition shadowing this role, as well as having led on several public health campaigns as a backbench MP since, I am deeply passionate about delivering on this important brief for the government.
I am honoured to have been appointed as the Minister for Public Health and Prevention in the Department of Health and Social Care. 🌹🩺
The Government has today launched a landmark consultation on UK children's digital wellbeing, covering social media age bans, curfews, AI chatbots and gaming.
Labour is taking action to protect our children online and allow them the safe space they need to grow.🌹
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I am proud to be a member of the APPG on Commercial Sexual Exploitation and will continue to support their fantastic work to put victim/survivors first and end this facilitation of abuse once and for all.
We now have the evidence, the government must now act. (2/3)
Yesterday the Independent Anti Slavery Commissioner published its report on Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking through Adult Service Websites (ASWs).
Its findings confirm what we already thought was the case: these websites are active enablers of exploitation and must be outlawed. (1/3)
Read more of my thoughts in this article! (3/3)
I am proud that this Labour government have announced that tech companies will have 48 hours to remove non-consensual images from when they are first reported. This is the action needed to match our mission to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. (2/3)
Violence against women and girls is an abhorrent stain on our society. The action we take against it, therefore, is nothing short of a moral mission. 🧵: (1/3)
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Don’t look back in anger… on Friday. Only Labour can beat Reform. 👇🏻
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Image shows part of the front page of the ‘A University of the Air’ White Paper, published in February 1966.
60 years ago, the ‘University of the Air’ White Paper set out a radical vision that still drives us today: your background or location should never be a barrier to education.
That became the @openuniversity.bsky.social, proving that great education truly can reach anyone, anywhere.
We're fixing the front door of the NHS.
More GPs. Same-day urgent appointments. Backed by an extra £485 million for GP practices.
Through investment and modernisation, we are rebuilding our NHS.
For too long too many children haven’t had the support they need to succeed.
That must change.
Labour will transform our schools system so every child can achieve and thrive.
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At the OSCE PA conference in Vienna, I was proud to reiterate the UK’s support for Ukraine.
I also highlighted the OSCE’s efforts to return the stolen Ukrainian children and free the three OSCE officials wrongly imprisoned in Russia.
Here's a roundup of some of my recent work in Parliament and across the constituency 🌹
