Waiting lists have fallen again by 43,000 in January. 374,000 in 18 months.
Fastest ambulance response times in 5 years. Down to less than 29 mins for heart attacks and stroke.
A&E waits the shortest for four years despite a hugely demanding winter.
My piece in todayβs Daily Mirror (bottom of page) β¬οΈ
π΄ Something BIG is coming to LabourList very soon...
...keep your eyes peeled on all of our channels π
Teenage Reform council leader faces no confidence vote
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Donald Trump warned there was "more of the same" to come in Iran - but dodged a question on US strikes destroying a girls school and killing civilians.
Even war in the Middle East can't silence the drumbeat of anger around Jeffrey Epstein and his web of influence.
We wonβt allow firms to gouge consumers under the cover of the conflict in the Gulf. Right that the CMA are investigating the heating oil market, including reports of some suppliers cancelling previously agreed orders to try and raise prices www.gov.uk/government/n...
I recently raised the importance of defence sovereign capability in Dame Chi Onwurah's debate on technology sovereignty. In a turbulent world it's ever more important that we develop robust supply chains that safeguard the UK's ability to protect itself and keep citizens safe.
Thank you to @karmanirvana.bsky.social for meeting with me to discuss their work supporting victims of honourβbased abuse and forced marriage.
This government will introduce a statutory definition of honourβbased abuse, and tackling violence against women and girls is my number one priority.
UPDATE 4: Heating Oil
Grateful to be invited by the Treasury to meet Ministers to discuss heating oil pressures. A week into the Iran crisis the government is already gathering evidence, meeting suppliers & making the CMA to act.
I will keep pushing for a fair deal for South Norfolk.
This morning I took part in a panel discussion about how we can work in partnership with industry to secure the best outcomes for nature.
I spoke about the need for sustained, long-term funding rather than one-off interventions for new projects. (1/4)
I recently wrote an article for Rochester Life about why our High Streets matter so much to our communities. Read more about my work supporting small businesses and our town centres. You can also pick up a free copy from The Little Shop on Rochester High Street.
Links below π
I want to explain exactly why we needed a definition of anti-Muslim hostility. I've fought hard for this for nearly a decade and I know that this will help us tackle the hatred Muslims face.πΉβͺοΈ
Read here why.ποΈ
Breaking: Government just confirmed will apply new laws tackling tax avoidance schemes to tax βfinfluencersβ - protecting millions who have lost money or been fined following their advice.
Expect a knock from the taxman if you have been ripping people off with your financial clickbait. #trueLabour
Last week I met the parents of a young man who had taken his own life after being groomed by a βcompanionβ bot. Baroness Kidron is right, banning these technologies that prey on our children is an emergency.
#bots #ukpolitics #miltonkeynes #sitcommittee #socialmedia
Pleasure to attend the parliamentary launch of Honoured by Naz Shah today in Parliament.
Nazβs powerful and deeply personal account reflects on identity, resilience, and public service, and it was a privilege to receive a signed copy.
I look forward to reading it!
Today the Labour Government has been helping negotiate the release of strategic oil reserves, with 31 other nation states.
The Lib Dems, Reform & Tories are all talking about animals on bank notes.
There is only one serious party of government right now.
news.sky.com/story/record...
Financial barriers should never stand in the way of a young personβs potential to succeed.
The Welsh Labour Government is expanding the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) to ensure more young people get the support they need to keep learning.
Keir Starmer has published the first wave of files relating to Peter Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to Washington.
Reform MSP squirms as he's challenged to 'defend Brexit' during debate
π΄ π§πππ ππππ βͺοΈ
π Saliba returns
π°οΈ Eze keeping things ticking
Β©οΈ Saka with the armband
Let's seize the moment, Gunners β
How Reform UKβs βfamily friendlyβ agenda threatens women and girls
