Labour MP for Wigan ❤️
Shadow Cabinet Minister for International Development.
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The swing towards Labour in Blackpool South is historic.
To those who put their trust in us: thank you.
Our new Labour MP
@ChrisWebbMP
has shown that after years of Tory neglect, there is a better alternative.
Britain is demanding change. It’s time for a general election.
To every person who knocked doors, leafleted, spoke to friends, family and neighbours.
To our Labour candidates, whether you win or lose, and most of all everyone who put their trust in Labour - thank you 🙏
Progress is not inevitable but with your help, change is coming.
Great to discuss US/UK development priorities today with US Treasury Assistant Secretary
@AlexiaLatortue
Both our nations share an ambitious agenda to be more effective in supporting our partners in the global south to tackle climate change, boost growth and eliminate poverty.
It is beyond disappointing that ministers are delaying a decision on funding for UNRWA.
The UK is one of the few major donors not to have resumed funding. UNRWA is critical for the aid operation in dire conditions.
The UK should show leadership on this. We need a decision now.
The Colonna Report makes clear that donors should have confidence in
#UNRWA
. Australia, France, Germany, Sweden, Canada, Japan & Denmark have all restored funding. With Gaza facing famine, I called on the govt to do what Labour has long called for & restore full funding to UNRWA.
It’s fantastic to welcome Dr Dan Poulter MP to today’s changed Labour Party.
It’s time to end the Conservative chaos, turn the page, and get Britain’s future back. I’m really pleased that Dan has decided to join us on this journey.
🚨JUST ANNOUNCED: Labour will create Great British Railways.
Under Labour our railways will be:
✅Publicly owned
✅Passenger focused
✅Fit for the future
Only Labour has a plan to get our trains back on track:
So enjoyed speaking at
@TheGlobalGoals
dinner last week.
As we enter the second half of the Goals, we must redouble our efforts for a successful IDA replenishment, to support the World Bank reform agenda and to act as long-term partners with the Global South.
#FinanceTheFuture
UK aid has been badly managed in recent years. Labour will take a more strategic approach for greater impact & value for money:
➡️Return to 0.7% as fiscal circumstances allow
➡️Focus on the poorest people and countries
➡️Do more to boost jobs and growth with the global south
The Colonna Report makes clear that donors should have confidence in UNRWA.
Ministers must now come forward and explain how they intend to respond to the report and if they will restore future funding for UNRWA.
It is an essential lifeline in Gaza.
The crisis in Sudan due to the generals' year-long war is an utter catastrophe. We must not avert our gaze. Today I used an urgent question in Parliament to focus the Govt's attention on the plight of the Sudanese people.
#KeepEyesOnSudan
Honoured to have been launched as
@UKLabour
Parliamentary candidate for Kingswinford and
@SouthStaffsCLP
today.
As a Black Country woman I am determined to help bring home a Labour government for the change we desperately need. I can’t wait to get started!
My message in the US this week - with Labour the UK would:
➡️Restore development as a key pillar of our internationalism.
➡️Bring new and creative ideas to the table on debt, climate & private finance.
➡️Support partners in the Global South to eliminate poverty through growth.