It is a massive honour to serve in Keir Starmer’s first Cabinet. It has already been a very busy afternoon and evening working on the new Labour Government’s legislative plans and putting politics back in service of people. Actions not words. Thanks for all the messages.

RT @Keir_Starmer: It’s time to look forward — to move on from the stale old political fights and to find common sense, practical solutions….

RT @Keir_Starmer: Devastating news. My thoughts are with their families and friends. The bravery of our firefighters is astounding. Hopin….

RT @gavinwhite76: Fantastic to visit new Ancoats Green Park today before it opens to the community on Saturday.🌳🛝🌻. Brilliant new green spa….

The scenes from Gaza are intolerable. Civilians starving, dying in airstrikes, and hostages still held. This must stop now. Aid must urgently be allowed to get through, we need an immediate ceasefire, and a path to a lasting peace.

George Osborne was right - the Tory leader is all about culture wars but has no plan for the economy. Labour has secured trade deals, created 200,000 jobs, and we have a plan to raise living standards and boost incomes. Growth figures today are encouraging.

RT @PARLYapp: It’s an indication of the high respect in which Sir Roy was held that the government chief whip spoke from the despatch box a….

RT @DavidLammy: Last night's military activity between India and Pakistan is a serious concern. Speaking today to @DrSJaishankar and @MIs….

RT @Keir_Starmer: Today I've secured a deal with the US that boosts British businesses and saves thousands of British jobs. I promised t….

Today on VE Day, we remember the sacrifice made by so many who defended our freedom and values against tyranny 🇬🇧

In the heat of a discussion on AQ, I would like to clarify that I regard issues of child exploitation & grooming with the utmost seriousness. I’m sorry if this was unclear. I was challenging the political point scoring around it, not the issue itself. As a constituency MP I’ve.

Thank you Lucy. Shocking case and right that his sentence was increased.

RT @UKLabour: Labour wins North Tyneside mayor

RT @UKLabour: Labour wins the West of England mayor

RT @UKLabour: Labour wins the mayoralty of Doncaster

If you live in a Labour-run council, your council tax is on average £300 lower. Meanwhile, the Tories are so desperate to out Reform Reform, they’ve become indistinguishable. Today’s Business Questions 👇

RT @UKLabour: A vote for anyone but Labour today risks the return of chaos under Farage and the Tories.

RT @Keir_Starmer: In today's local elections, the choice is clear:. Labour councillors, Mayors and MPs working together to bring change to….

Labour’s Football Governance Bill has its Second Reading today. We're backing community clubs, giving fans voice, & putting our national game on a sustainable footing. This bill will back clubs like @FCUnitedMcr - a brilliant fan-run club rooted in its community ⚽ @MostonLabour

It was good to meet with Vice Chancellor @Duncanivison of the @OfficialUoM recently. We spoke about the university’s vital role in our city’s economy, research, and opportunities for local young people. Proud to represent such a world-leading institution here in Manchester 🧑‍🎓