Black History is not just for October – it’s all year round!
Black History Month ends today and I’ve enjoyed speaking about the importance of celebrating black history, and on my own journey through engineering and politics. Black History is not just for October – it’s all year round!
I welcome the Chancellor’s commitment to protect core research funding – as well as support for R&D in high-tech industries
I welcome the Chancellor’s commitment to protect core research funding as well as support for R&D in high-tech industries like aerospace automotive and clean energy As Chair of the House of Commons SITC (Science Innovation Technology Committee) I look forward to deep dive Budget analysis with George Freeman MP and the whole committee Parliament TV: https://x.com/i/status/1851672140807848126
First female Chancellor of the Exchequer to delivers a real Labour Budget for working people
It was a real pleasure and privilege to sit behind my Right Honourable Friend Rachel Reeves MP as she made history: the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer to deliver a British budget, ever. And it’s a real Labour Budget for working people! More teachers in our schools. More appointments in our NHS. More homes […]
A Budget to fix our economy, prioritise growth, and delivery for working people.
Labour’s first budget in government will be delivered today. It is time to fix our economy, prioritise growth, and delivery for working people.
Banning the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees is reprehensible.
The Israeli parliament’s decision to ban the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees is reprehensible. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is already horrific and, as the Prime Minister states, Israel has a duty to ensure aid reaches civilians in Gaza.
Policy Issues raised by constituents SEPTEMBER 2024
Individual Issues raised by constituents SEPTEMBER 2024
The UK has joined other Nations to express grave concern over legislation in the Israeli Knesset that would restrict UNRWA’s operations – Their life-saving work must be allowed to continue
Foreign ministers’ statement on legislation against United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East under consideration by the Israeli Knesset: The Rt Hon David Lammy MP Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs 27 October 2024 Full Statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-ministers-statement-on-legislation-against-united-nations-relief-and-works-agency-for-palestine-refugees-in-the-near-east-under-consideration
Lovely evening with GMB union T25 Branch at their Annual Charity and Awards Evening in Newcastle
Lovely evening with GMB union T25 Branch at their Annual Charity and Awards Evening in Newcastle raising funds for local charities including St Oswalds, Mind and Children North East As well as being able to discuss the importance of trade unions in the workplace, and the House of Commons!
Fraudsters are taking advantage of people in Newcastle and across the country, stealing their pensions
Fraudsters are taking advantage of vulnerable people in Newcastle and across the country, stealing pensions and wrecking retirements. One victim shares her story in this video. The Pensions Regulator is rightly urging the industry to step up to protect people’s pensions. How to avoid and report scams: https://ow.ly/opws50TRXbM See Pensions Regulator’s video: https://youtu.be/5gAHiUxo__4