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JobCentres are the most 'unloved public service' after being ruined by the Tories Interview with Labour's Employment Minister Alison McGovern - who plans to reform them mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

Today’s journey was extended by engineering works, then delayed by ‘slippery tracks’, then the train developed a fault so we were all kicked off! But fair play to London North Eastern Railway who had a replacement train waiting for us to board. And the staff team have been brilliant.

We will drive up opportunity and drive down poverty in every corner of the country: ✅ £240m to Get Britain Working ✅ a new Fair Repayment Rate in Universal Credit helping 1.2m households by £420 on average a year ✅ more support for family carers mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

Getting people back to health and back to work is a key priority for this Government. Along with Department of Health and Social Care and Wes Streeting, we are bringing in major reforms to join up health and employment support as part of our plan to Get Britain Working. More in our White Paper soon….

I moved house today. If I ever suggest doing this again, please stop me.

New figures out today show good news for working people on pay, but much more needs to be done to improve living standards and create opportunities for everyone to get into work and on at work. 1/2

A day of civil society engagement during this year’s #InterfaithWeek yesterday started with a meeting of faith leaders with Keir Starmer at UK Prime Minister, discussing the pivotal role of faith communities in our society today. I encouraged the #PrimeMinister to ensure that

Beautiful #Advent Service Durham Cathedral this evening, including some spectacular #incense

Still opening boxes post house move but this one was a pleasant surprise…. Thankfully nothing perishable in it as some lovely people sent it weeks ago!

I am absolutely delighted and honoured to have been asked to become to United Kingdom’s Envoy on Freedom of Religion and Belief. I look forward to taking forward the Government's commitment to supporting freedom of religion or belief for all. gov.uk/government/new…

There was a definite seasonal feel to UK Prime Minister when we gathered last night for a joyful Advent reception with Keir Starmer.

It’s Saturday night & I’m cooking risotto. All is well. 😊

One of my happy places when the weather is wild 📚☕️🚂 😊

May I set ajar The doors of closed minds. Words come and words go And poetry is pain as well as passion, But in the large flights of imagination I see for one crammed second, order so Explicit I need no more persuasion from I Count the Moments, Elizabeth Jennings #epiphany

If you want a short injection of hope, I commend this lovely chat with ⁦Nikki Dravers⁩ on the brilliant ⁦Refuse cafe. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Only 1-in-6 employers has used a Jobcentre to recruit, so this week we are announcing an overhaul of how we support employers to get Britain working and growing again ow.ly/nyj550UReWF

I realise you’ve probably already picked a side in the row between JD Vance and Rory Stewart about Augustine* but this is interesting from ⁦⁦Graham Tomlin⁩ seenandunseen.com/jd-vance-and-r…

St Chad’s wishes to appoint a College Chaplain. We seek an energetic, outgoing priest who will relate easily to young adults and college staff. The successful candidate will have an exciting & compelling vision for chaplaincy in our College. Full details - stchads.ac.uk

For too long women experiencing the menopause have been held back due to a lack of support. I look forward to working with Mariella Frostrup's Menopause Advisory Group as they bring to together knowledge and experience to help women thrive in work. thetimes.com/article/b9e3ac…

We're giving half a million more children in England free school meals to tackle hunger, give children the best start in life & help them succeed. This will put £500 a year back in families' pockets & lift 100,000 children completely out of poverty. inews.co.uk/news/politics/…