Joe Powell MP
@josephpowell
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Labour Member of Parliament for Kensington & Bayswater | Kensington Against Dirty Money | Obama Leader | QPR | Constituent 📧 [email protected]
Ladbroke Grove, London
Joined February 2009
I’m disgusted to learn that in the last few days, there have been two separate instances of antisemitic hate crime in our community. To take place on the first day of Chanukah, and after the horrific antisemitic terrorist attack on Bondi Beach on Sunday, makes this even more
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Huge breakthrough in the efforts to secure the £2.5bn Roman Abramovich owes from the sale of Chelsea Football Club for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Yesterday, at Prime Minister’s Questions, Kier Starmer said that the government has issued a license to get that money moving
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It’s been 12 days since reports that a Reform mayoral candidate told me to “go home to the Caribbean”, and they are still defending it. The fact he remains their candidate, and a party member, tells you everything you need to know about Reform’s leadership.
Reform candidate Chris Parry said David Lammy should “go home to the Caribbean”. Reform MP Danny Kruger says “context” is important https://t.co/5SC09iHFqm
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The money from the Chelsea FC sale should go to Ukrainian victims of Russia’s aggression. Today’s licence gives Roman Abramovich his last chance to honour his commitment from over three years ago to donate the funds.
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🚨 Important Message for Residents Regarding Ongoing Resident Doctors’ Strike
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Last night, I attended a beautiful and poignant Chanukah celebration at the New West End Synagogue, alongside @HFalconerMP, diplomats from around the world, local councillors, and community residents. The horrific antisemitic terrorist attack on Bondi Beach on Sunday was, of
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A British politician took bribes to help the Russian dictatorship. That has no precedent in modern British politics. I have launched an independent inquiry into foreign interference in our democracy. Here’s why👇🏼
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🎉 Fantastic news for one of our local schools. Congratulations to all the staff and students at Thomas Jones School for being named Primary School of the Year and Primary School of the Year in London. What an achievement! 👏 Read more here: https://t.co/neGi93Utfn
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78 years old and in failing health, Jimmy Lai, a British citizen, is about to spend his fifth Christmas away from his family. Incarcerated in Hong Kong for peacefully exercising his rights to freedom of expression - Jimmy has already spent the last five years in solitary
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Thank you @josephpowell for your ongoing hard work on #JimmyLai. Jimmy Lai is 78, in poor health, and jailed for exercising freedom of expression. We echo your call for his immediate release and urgent medical care, and for the #UK to act to secure this British citizen’s freedom!
I condemn the unjust and politically motivated prosecution of Jimmy Lai that has resulted in today’s guilty verdict. As the Member of the British Parliament representing Jimmy’s son Sebastien, other members of the family, and a significant Hong Kong community, I have seen
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Thank you to those in @UKParliament today who met with Sebastien Lai and continue their support of #JimmyLai and his family. @alexsobel @MPIainDS @DavidAltonHL @JWhittingdale @HelenaKennedyKC @josephpowell @TomTugendhat @jowhite__ @LukeTaylorLD
#FreeJimmyLai
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.@YvetteCooperMP statement here:
The UK condemns the prosecution of Jimmy Lai and calls for his immediate release. My statement on the verdict today;
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I condemn the unjust and politically motivated prosecution of Jimmy Lai that has resulted in today’s guilty verdict. As the Member of the British Parliament representing Jimmy’s son Sebastien, other members of the family, and a significant Hong Kong community, I have seen
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I am appalled by the antisemitic terror attack in Australia - and horrified that it happened at a Chanukah celebration. My thoughts are with the victims, their families and the entire Australian nation. We will always protect our Jewish community, and are working with @CST_UK
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My thoughts and condolences - along with the rest of London - are with everyone affected by the horrific attack at Bondi Beach, Australia today. The Met Police are increasing their visibility in our Jewish communities ahead of any Chanukah events.
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A top team on the doorstep in Lancaster Gate 💪🏻 Thank you to all the residents who gave up their time to speak to us today 🌹
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Your regular reminder that London is much safer than almost all peer cities around the world. As local businesses tell me all the time: those politicians with an agenda to talk down London are anti-business and ignoring the facts.
Met Police chief Mark Rowley: ‘How anybody in America can suggest the UK is violent is completely ridiculous. The homicide rate in London is lower than every single US state. It’s lower than all their big cities.’
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Great to see @UKLabour colleagues cutting through the disinformation around @DavidLammy’s critical justice reforms and standing up for victims. We are not abolishing juries. They remain a cornerstone of our democracy. But without bold action, the court system faces collapse. 🧵
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You asked, I answered. Here’s everything you need to know about the Register of Overseas Entities and how to make it more effective. 🌍🏠
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