The Assisted Dying Bill Like many of my colleagues in Parliament I’ve have been heavily engaged in the debate over Assisted Dying. However, this debate is no longer about the principle of assisted dying but the Bill in front of MPs which I and many of my Labour colleagues

Today we have launched a council tax consultation to deliver fairer billing and stronger support for working families as part of our Plan for Change. Listen to what Martin Lewis has to say about it ⬇️

Today was a hard day. I had hoped to be called to speak in the debate and if I had I would have outlined the reasons below why I did not support the bill today. 👇

Remember when the Tories boasted that they were taking money from the poorest areas to give to the richest? Here’s the Labour difference a Labour Government makes: more money for areas with greatest poverty to tackle health inequalities. theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

LGG—led by Tom Hayes MP and supported by LabourRedWallGroup & Blue Labour—secured government backing for targeted investment in Britain’s public realm. Parks, piers, playgrounds. Cleaner streets. Thriving towns. A downpayment on national renewal. 📄 Read the letter

Supporting working parents isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s vital for our economy. Today, Labour has launched a review of parental leave, to look at the whole system and see how it can work better for parents and employers.

The UK is committed to a two-state solution - the only viable path to a just and lasting peace. Continued settlement expansion, and Israeli government actions disrupting the occupied West Bank's economy threaten this prospect. My remarks in the Westminster Hall debate today ⬇️

How much will people be paying you for these jobs Nigel?

No-one going through the heartbreak of pregnancy loss should have to go back to work before they’re ready. I’m proud this Labour government is introducing a day-one right to protected time off work, with time away from work to grieve. bbc.com/news/articles/…

Thank you to everyone who came to my community lunch this weekend. Charities, businesses, faith groups & public servants came together to share food and ideas — all with one goal: making Hyndburn the best it can be.

I am determined to support every child to achieve and thrive. That’s why we’re working to strengthen support for children with SEND — because all our young people deserve the best start in life. x.com/educationgovuk…

Holding a Palestinian flag, and putting up a sign that says nothing about Palestine Action, does not mean you support Palestine Action. Whatever you think about this person's views, the law protects the right to protest peacefully in support of Palestine. The Government have

Child Trust Funds offered a financial foundation for every child, to be accessed when they turned 18 But 80,000 disabled young adults remain unable to access the funds set aside for them Ministers must act now ✍️ Lord Blunkett & Sarah Smith MP politicshome.com/opinion/articl…

We're proud to back the UK’s bid to host the World Athletics and World Para Athletics Championships in 2029. 🇬🇧 It’s a chance to: 🌍 Showcase our world-class reputation as hosts 📈 Boost the economy across the whole country 🤩 Inspire a new generation of athletes and fans

Proud to back Labour’s Opportunity Mission by supporting Institutes of Technology. They’re key to unlocking skills, jobs, and ambition across our towns.

Honoured to write with David Blunkett on making Child Trust Funds accessible for disabled young people. Now's the time to get this fixed.👇 politicshome.com/opinion/articl…

We have published our report on the Israel-Palestine conflict. We have spent the last nine months taking evidence on the conflict. Today, we are calling on the Government to act more boldly and bravely to deliver a two-state solution. Read the report ⬇️ publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmse…

New laws will mean children will have to prove their age to access certain content, and when harmful content does appear, platforms will need to act quickly to remove it.

An honour to join the Foreign Secretary at the UN today. We have long been committed to recognising a state of Palestine. Today, we took steps as part of a peace plan to alleviate the suffering and support a two-state solution.

Last week I gave a speech while holding my one-year-old—juggling work and childcare means sometimes he comes along too. He was definitely the star of the show. For full transparency, instead of accepting payment, the equivalent will be donated to a local Hyndburn charity.