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We had a lovely walk up to St Cuthbert’s Cave on a glorious - slightly windy - North Northumberland day today. Northumberland is possibly best known for our stunning coastline, but there is so much beauty and history inland as well.

After over a decade of war and oppression, the Syrian people have hope again. Syria matters to the UK. A stable Syria reduces the risk of illegal migration and terrorist threats to our national security.

Children growing up in our country deserve the best start in life. Building on the legacy of Sure Start, we’re opening Best Start Family Hubs in every local authority. That’s the difference Labour makes. theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

Exclusive: Ban on replacing sacked staff with agency workers in fire and rehire crackdown mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

Best Start Family Hubs are key to the Govt’s efforts to support families, reduce costs & tackle poverty. Alongside govt-funded childcare to 30-hours, increasing the no. of school-based nurseries, free breakfast clubs in every primary school & an additional 500k free school meals.

Today I welcomed local farmers and Minister Daniel Zeichner to a conversation about farming in North Northumberland. We all know the challenges ahead for British farming, and today's conversation was frank, constructive, and important. I'm grateful to all those who joined us.

Reform and Tory numbers are very interesting 👇

Appalled by Israeli Defence Minister Katz's proposal to move Gaza's population to Rafah. Palestinian territory must not be reduced. Civilians must be able to return to their communities. We need to move towards a ceasefire deal and open a pathway to lasting peace.

Yesterday I was honoured to set out the UK’s approach to protecting freedom of religion or belief Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office with Collins of Highbury. We will never waver in our efforts to ensure that no one need live in fear because of what they do or do not believe. gov.uk/government/spe…

For the very first time, migrants arriving via small boat will be detained and returned to France in short order. This Government is breaking the business model of criminal smuggling gangs and securing our borders.

The #Yazidi community endured unimaginable atrocities committed by Daesh. Yesterday I met with Mir Hazem Tahsin Beg to understand the challenges Yazidis continue to face and reaffirm the UK’s commitment to ensuring their right to freedom of religion or belief is upheld.

Great to catch up with Andrew Copson this week. Looking forward to working with Humanists UK as we take forward new UK strategy on promoting freedom of religion or belief for all around the world.

On one side of these photos is Labour MP David Smith, and on the other side is….Labour MP David Smith! I had the real pleasure of meeting my Australian doppelgänger today, David Smith and his lovely wife. And yes, I know, our name is exotic and unusual…

Alarmed by escalating scenes in Syria. We want to see civilians protected and the ceasefire upheld, with those responsible for violence in Suwayda held to account. Israel's attacks in Damascus risks destabilising the country. Syria's sovereignty must be respected.