Dawn Butler ✊🏾💙
@DawnButlerBrent
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Labour Member of Parliament for Brent East - First elected African-Caribbean UK Minister - Chair of London PLP - Vice Chair of Women’s PLP - Author - Columnist
Joined February 2010
🧵Everyone knows I'm always thinking of innovative ways to make things better, more efficient and, if possible, fun. If you haven't contributed to @MayorofLondon consultation on the pedestrianisation of a part of Oxford Street there's still time. 🚨 DEADLINE 5PM Today🚨
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From then until now I've fought for LGBT+ rights year after year. And I won't stop. On #IDAHOBIT we stand united against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. Standing together always.
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RT @SadiqKhan: A new youth mobility scheme with the EU would boost growth not only in London, but across Britain and Europe. Amid global u….
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Me and 40+ fellow Labour MPs have called on the government to halt disability benefit cuts. Cuts don’t create jobs, they just cause more hardship. I believe in fair reform with consultation and urge them to consider a 2% wealth tax on wealth over £10M+ .
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I'm so proud 🥰 also seeing you flourish being a part of your journey through an internship. I know you are a hard worker and will be a fantastic Mayor.
As a child, I was raised in a council home by an incredible family. I take so much pride in where I came from and being working class. I am 26 years old. I was the first person in my family to go to university and graduate. I am now the youngest ever Mayor of #Brent.
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I was pleased to take Minister @fionatwycross with @MAsgharButt on a tour of Brent. Our high streets reflect Brent's vibrant and independent spirit. Councils need powers to say no to more gambling venues. It's time to scrap the 'aim to permit' duty.👇🏾.
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Met with the residents’ group and local councillors outside Willesden Green station to hear concerns about the long-standing scaffolding. TFL have committed to the scaffolding coming down by July and for the unused units to be rented out asap. Community is our strength.
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Such a wonderful mayor making. I couldn't stop smiling @RyanHack_ and Kathleen Fraser as deputy. Very proud.
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RT @AndyMcDonaldMP: The recent @C4Dispatches programme showed the Conservatives outsourcing of tagging offenders to Serco is failing. I a….
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RT @izzy_conn_: 🚩My new podcast, Leading Labour - coming to all streaming platforms on 8 July! ☄️. Featuring insights from 80 insiders - in….
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I led Minister @fionatwycross with @MAsgharButt on a tour of Brent to show the proliferation of gambling shops. One site was graffitied. While I don’t condone damage, it felt like conscientious graffiti. Councils need power to say no. Time to scrap the 'aim to permit' duty.
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I’m a proud signatory of this letter, alongside 73 Labour MPs and peers, calling for the recognition of the State of Palestine. I’ll continue doing everything I can to support a peaceful solution and help bring an end to the humanitarian crisis.
There is growing support for the recognition of a Palestinian state amongst parliamentarians. Alongside Labour colleagues I have written to the government urging them to support recognition at the UN conference in June as a first step towards a durable peace and negotiations.
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An important event with @Christian_Aid, marking 80 years of campaigning and highlighting the links between global poverty, climate change, and debt. Globally, the most vulnerable communities are the worst affected by the climate crisis. Climate justice must lead policy.
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Great to attend a reception with @IPAPharmacy. Community pharmacies are a lifeline. Over 1.6 million people rely on them weekly for medication, advice, and long-term care. We must protect and invest in these vital local services.
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Strangers are friends just waiting to connect. Here in Brent our community is our strength. I'm proud to be an MP for one of the most diverse areas in Europe, where over 140 languages are spoken. Our unity reflects London, where we connect through laughter, acceptance & more.
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Raised a Point of Order to withdraw my 10 Minute Rule Bill on protecting the title of nurse. Because my bill has been accepted by @UKLabour! Thanks to everyone who supported this campaign #ProtectNurse no time to mention everyone but managed a few inc @theRCN and @unisontheunion
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Bumped into the Secretary of State for Health @wesstreeting so had a quick chat to thank him after he agreed to take forward my bill to protect the title of nurse in law. Grateful for the support and proud to stand up for our NHS and the nursing profession #ProtectNurse
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RT @AnnaSLynch: Now that’s another change delivered - Protecting the Title of Nurse ✅. Also excellent announcement on Nurses Day 👏🏻. Thank….
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RT @wesstreeting: Huge thanks and congratulations to Dawn for spearheading this important campaign in Parliament, which will protect the nu….
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