'Fixing crumbling schools shows children they matter' ✍️@JoshMacAlister for LBC Opinion https://t.co/Ti4zqXeezk

Children and Families Minister Josh MacAlister tells Sky's @GarethBarlow that Sainsbury's, Morrisons and other brands will support the government's free breakfast club scheme by providing discounts and free deliveries to schools. https://t.co/9m9WXzQP9H 📺 Sky 501

'We will allow student to mix V and A levels, meaning they can do an academic qualification as well as something more vocational.' Josh MacAlister MP details the changes to the education system, with new courses becoming available to students aged 16-19.

Today we’ve launched our Best Start in Life campaign, cutting through the noise and supporting parents with the expert advice they need. (1/5)

This #KinshipWeek, we’re celebrating kinship carers. Every child deserves a safe, loving home. Our Plan for Change is making it easier for carers & children to get the support they need: 🏠 Clear local guidance 📚 Better school support 🤝 Peer support groups 🎓 Carer training

‘Through education, you can inspire and help the minds of the next generation.’ Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing Josh MacAlister says that it is ‘never too late’ to become a teacher, following the announcement of the next round of tax-free bursaries for training.

"If you say or imply people cannot be English or British because of the colour of their skin...if you say they should be deported, then mark my words, we will fight you with everything we have." Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer tells the Labour Party conference that inciting

'Digital ID is absolutely crucial to modernise the state...' Labour Minister Josh Macalister MP on the opposition to Labour's new announcement on the implementation of digital IDs in Britain, amid doubt on its effect on illegal immigration.

The case for Digital ID in the UK has never been stronger.

The normal Saturday morning…

My first visit as a Minister was to speak to foster carers. There’s a reason for that- we need a lot more foster homes in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 At @educationgovuk we’re already investing to boost the number of carers and support for them. And there’s a lot more to come!

When not MP’ing… Find out more about Mountain Rescue team across England and Wales at @MountainResqUK

Bridget’s background and journey is one that boys and girls in my constituency can take inspiration from. She gets the challenges facing northern towns and will take the fight to the fake patriots in Reform UK.

Having worked with vulnerable children my entire career, the Education Secretary has delivered real change in 15 short months.   ⏰ 30 hours of free childcare 🧇 expansion of breakfast clubs 📈 500,000 more kids set to get free school meals

Labour’s Deputy Leadership election won’t distract us from delivering change. That’s where government’s attention is. However, with a contest underway that includes some excellent candidates, I’m proud to support @bphillipsonMP 🧵👇

And I mean it! My first remarks after starting the job of Children and Families Minister, after only being in the building a few hours (so pardon the rushed video set up!) We’ve go the legal changes in a new Bill, the investment and the team. Now we need to deliver.

This morning I have written to the General Secretary of the Labour Party to accept nomination as a candidate for Deputy Leader. It’s time to unite our party and smash Reform. #BackBridget

“We’ve got an incredible moment of opportunity to break down barriers to opportunity at every stage.” It was great to hear from the new Minister for Children and Families @JoshMacAlister at the #NatOppSummit about his priorities for transforming child health opportunities.

"30,000 pupils [are] going to school this morning in classrooms that are RACC free" Education Minister Josh MacAlister tells @WilfredFrost that the DfE has reached a milestone in removing crumbling concrete from 52 schools with grant funding https://t.co/G8gDzyqv3Q 📺 Sky 501

Can’t wait to get started!