I also pay tribute today to Ernest for the important role he played when we were in control of the GLC in developing a transport policy that served our community so well. A joy to work with him too on the “Can’t Pay, Won’t Pay” campaign against fare rises. A privilege to know him.

Join us on Wednesday for discussion on the work of the brilliant Frederick Jameson.

RT @UkraineSol: Many UK trade union conferences are coming up, inc this week ASLEF (train drivers), PCS (civil servants), FBU (firefighters….

The second half of my chat with @mrmarksteel will be out on 24th May. Little did we know when we met last week that Mark’s whole outlook on life would be miraculously transformed a few days later by Palace winning the cup.

Is The NHS Being Dismantled? – Margaret Greenwood - Labour Outlook

Israeli Defence Force killers are mass murdering children in Gaza with their bombs & starving them to death with their blockade. Time our government mobilises to defy the Israelis & break the blockade by delivering as much aid as possible by air & sea.

Enjoyed having a chat with @mrmarksteel Really good to see he’s back on the road with his stand up show. Good luck to him and Palace at Wembley today,.

Saddened by the news Duncan Campbell has died. As a brilliant journalist Duncan combined integrity with a professional investigative skill to expose injustices & hold the powerful to account. He was everything a journalist should aim to be.

RT @RichardBurgon: We’ve got about a month until the rumoured vote on the cuts to disability support. I've launched a petition calling for….

Message to ministers from electorate was drop plans to attack disabled people, but we’ve seen a tin eared response, doubling-down on disastrous plans for more austerity. My @LabourOutlook & ⁦@hheraldnews⁩ piece backing the @Dis_PPL_Protest's Lobby

Message to ministers from electorate was to #drop plans to attack disabled people, but instead we have seen a tin eared response, doubling-down on disastrous plans for more @LabourOutlook & piece backing @Dis_PPL_Protest's Lobby 👇.

This week in Parliament I highlighted how the Government has questions to answer when it comes to arming Israel's war on Gaza. The @pscupdates demonstration Saturday will be a strong call for arms sales to Israel to end. Please support.

This is devastating news. All our thoughts are with the families & colleagues of the two firefighters & member of the public, who have lost their lives. As a member of the @fbunational Parliamentary Group I send my deepest sympathy & condolences.

A week of stories exposing the disastrous political decision by the Chancellor to back a 3rd runway. It’s not difficult to see that the impact of the costs of a 3rd runway on Heathrow Ltd’s finances will result in the government stepping in to part fund it

3rd runway at Heathrow is proving to be another policy decision disaster by the Chancellor. Government’s own figures reveal the huge climate impact, undermining the government’s claims & its green credentials. Source: POLITICO.Shared via the Google app

I raised in Parliament the arrest & detention of the renowned Palestinian journalist, Ali al-Samoudi. He was dragged from his home & has been detained by Israeli forces. His “crime” in the eyes of Israeli authorities appears to have been the reporting of Israeli war crimes.

Incredible line up for this concert to raise funds for Liverpool’s Zoe’s. Place, providing specialist care for babies and children with complex medical needs. Please support.

This is Mental Health Awareness Week. I urge those that currently control the Labour Party to read this important article by Beth Winter & reflect on the way many in our party are treated. We so miss Beth’s most principled & caring voice in Parliament.

I’m grandson of an Irish migrant, living in one of the most diverse communities in the country. We get along together pretty well with every section of the community making its contribution. Talk of an “island of strangers” shockingly echoes the divisive language of Enoch Powell.

Proud to join & speak at ⁦@ucu⁩ demonstration against cuts in post16 education. Thousands of jobs are being cut,threatening to undermine our Further & Higher Education systems which provide our young people with the opportunities & life chances our society & economy need.