Richard Burgon MP
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Labour MP for East Leeds. Leeds born and bred. Secretary of the Socialist Campaign Group of Labour MPs🌹 E-mail for constituents: richard @richardburgon .com
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There's no need for a single penny in cuts. As I told Rishi Sunak at
#PMQs
, we should tax the super-rich instead.
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The UK government is aiding and abetting Israeli war crimes.
It must end this complicity and immediately suspend arms sales.
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The United Nations General Assembly just voted to grant full membership to Palestine.
143 countries voted in favour. Just 9 against.
Shamefully, our Government abstained.
How can it claim to back a two-state solution, when it doesn't even vote for the steps towards it.
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Gaza has become a graveyard for children.
This week, I joined Healthcare Workers for Palestine at 10 Downing St to deliver a letter to the Prime Minister from 100's of child health professionals demanding an end to arms sales to Israel.
We need action to save children's lives!
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As I told the
@Independent
, our Government must immediately pull the plug on arms sales to Israel.
A failure to do so will not only leave it in breach of UK law but make it complicit in Israel’s violations of international law.
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Fun to visit York University Labour Club!
Great discussion about Labour Party history - including the importance of Hardie, Bevan and Benn and their politics.
And about the upcoming General Election and what needs to be done to undo the damage of 14 years of Tory government.
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P&O Ferries CEO is asked why crew are only being paid £4.87 an hour while he is paid over half a million a year.
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Today I challenged the CEO of P&O Ferries.
He claimed that workers on his ferries were not sacked on 17 March 2022.
I have a feeling the workers who were handcuffed by masked security guards and marched off the ship to be told they were now out of a job see it differently.
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Words are not enough.
Our Government needs to take action to help stop Israel's war crimes in Rafah.
That must include suspending its trade talks with Israel and it must include ending arms sales to Israel.
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Rishi Sunak - the richest PM in history - says his plan is working.
Well it's not working for people in East Leeds or across the country whose taxes are soaring while public services are on their knees.
A better plan would be to hit the tax dodgers and invest in our services.
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The Chancellor just told the House of Commons that the Tories have "abolished" low pay!
Once again we see just how out of touch this lot are.
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Our Government must do more than issue yet more hollow statements if it is to help prevent what would be an unimaginable bloodbath in Rafah.
It must act. Starting by ending arms sales to Israel.
These arms sales mean our Government is directly complicit in Israel's war crimes.
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Our Government must do more than issue yet more hollow statements if it is to help prevent what would be an unimaginable bloodbath in Rafah.
It must act. Starting by ending arms sales to Israel.
These arms sales mean our Government is directly complicit in Israel's war crimes.
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There are reports of flash floods across Leeds. If you are experiencing flooding there's useful information at
The Council out of hours number is 0113 376 0499; for any life threatening emergency please call 999.
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Today I joined the
@TUCLeeds
May Day March For Peace.
In my speech to the 134th annual Leeds May Day Rally, I reflected on the importance of trade union struggles past and present.
And the need for a ceasefire in Gaza, an end to arms sales to Israel and justice for war crimes.
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Big congratulations to Labour's
@TracyBrabin
on being re-elected Mayor for West Yorkshire and to all the
@Leeds_Labour
councillors elected across Leeds.
Now for the big one, a General Election where we can kick the Tories out!
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A great
#LabourGain
in Blackpool South for the brilliant
@ChrisPWebb
who will be a great local MP ✊🌹
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A real pleasure to be joined by my friend and predecessor as Leeds East Labour MP, the fantastic George Mudie, campaigning in East Leeds today!
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You have until 10pm to vote.
Don't forget your photo ID!
Check where you need to go to vote at 🌹
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