For 50 years, the Tribune Group of Labour MPs has been advocating for the interests of ordinary people. We're fuelled by a determination that British people should be allowed to build a politics and economy that works for them. https://t.co/3VJf5zffEd

❤️ Today is #WorldBrailleDay! 📖 Since 2022, there has been an 18% increase in the number of children and young people using braille. The language empowers blind & partially-sighted people, giving them to access education, employment & independence. A day worth celebrating.

Pension scams damage lives and wipe out years of savings. It's so important to be informed and make sure you don't get stung. Protect your financial security and tackle fraud - get your organisation to sign @TPRgovuk's pledge to follow anti-scam principles.

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas & New Year! 🎄 My office is closed from Christmas Eve to 2 Jan, but we'll pick up emails and phone messages when we return. If you require emergency assistance over the holidays, here is a list of useful contacts: https://t.co/TMxIs37bjg

Vets often face a high volume of cases during the festive period. Blue cross has put together some tips to help you look out for your pets this Christmas and New Year. 🐶

Working alongside the Home Office and partners around the world, we're determined to end violence against women and girls.

🖱️£26,200 for COVO Connecting Voices to provide iPad training for 100 older adults, reducing isolation & improving access to NHS services.

Excited to see the Gov's Digital Inclusion Fund making waves in Lewisham North. 💻 £83,491 for Blueprint for All to boost digital confidence & employability for ethnically diverse young people.

The Tories pulled us out of the Erasmus scheme. With Labour, the UK is rejoining that scheme. This will mean every young person has the chance to study or train abroad, no matter their background.

Delighted that the @veoliaenvtrust has awarded £149,257 to local projects in Lewisham North! 🌱👏 Congrats to @LewishamCouncil & @TheBearChurch / Deptford Ragged Trust who will use funds to boost green space & develop community inclusion in our constituency. #TheLCF

I was thrilled to visit @RoyalMail's Lewisham Delivery Office last week. This was a great opportunity to meet the dedicated team and thank them for their hard work all year round, especially during the busy Christmas period.

We owe it to every person in crisis to make this happen. https://t.co/d6i19UmKK0

With £420,373,983 allocated to London, this strategy will deliver on three pledges by the end of this Parliament: 🏠 Halve long-term rough sleeping 🚫 Ban the use of B&Bs for families 🛡️ Prevent more households losing their home

Every five minutes a UK family is made homeless or is threatened with it - something no one should ever have to face. The Gov aims to change this, launching a National Plan to End Homelessness, backed by £3.5bn and shaped by people who’ve lived it & frontline workers.

Small businesses are the backbone of our communities - employing around 60% of the UK workforce. Loved sitting down in Ladywell with council candidates Ayesha and Collet to talk about the thriving small businesses right on our doorstep & why it's so important we support them.

(4/4) I visited the renovated Riverside Youth Club in October & was amazed by the activities, support, & creative resources. It’s a glimpse into how the National Youth Strategy will combat youth isolation & offer meaningful connections in our communities. https://t.co/oAWfJMrsvU

(3/4) Lewisham Council already received £500,000 in government funding through the Better Youth Spaces programme to upgrade all adventure playgrounds and youth clubs in the borough.

(2/4) DCMS' £25m Youth Hub scheme will provide employment, skills and wellbeing support in sports clubs and other community venues to help young people in the highest-need areas.

(1/4) Absolutely fantastic the Gov has announced its 10-year plan to deliver up to 250 new or refurbished youth centres, 50 Young Futures Hubs, and new support for youth workers, backed by over £500 million of investment.

Huge congratulations to Nnena Kalu on her Turner Prize win. 24 of Nnena's drawings were displayed at the 2022 Deptford X festival, forming the amazing immersive installation Infinite Drawing. https://t.co/gwqdXWJsPB