Congratulations to Keith and the whole team @LewishamMusic on an incredible 10 years.
I believe every child should have the opportunity to learn music and I've seen how the work Lewisham Music does with young people is lifechanging.
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Breakfast clubs are proven to boost attainment, attendance & life chances.
That's why I'm delighted that from September three new free breakfast clubs will open at Holy Trinity, Our Lady & St Philip Neri and Kelvin Grove.
@UKLabour is continuing to deliver for families π₯£πΉ
Jade Blue's case was wrongly dropped by the CPS just 13 days before trial. @jadeblueLDN has campaigned for change ever since.
The Early Victims' Right to Review gives rape victims a second chance of justice. We're now rolling it out nationwide.
Victims of domestic abuse deserve support through every step of the justice process.
That's why in April I announced Β£5m of additional treasury funding for pre-trial meetings with prosecutors for domestic abuse victims in the Crown Court, piloting in three CPS areas.
The inspectorate's report on CPS victim communication shows a disappointing lack of progress.
Victims have a right to understand decisions that affect them, and to have those decisions communicated with compassion, clarity, and care. This is not good enough. They must do better.
I recently spoke to the Justice Select Committee about how I'm ensuring the CPS is aligned with @UKLabour's goal to halve VAWG in a decade.
As part of this work, we have set up a Β£5 million pilot scheme to better support victims of domestic abuse in the justice system.
David Lammy at Deputy PMQs: Lewisham Green Cllr @tamhauyu called him a "coconut". Despite this, the Greens selected her, kept her on the ballot, and promoted her to Cabinet Member for Healing: "The Greens could start the healing process by stopping such racist language."
Great to speak with MPs today in Parliament about the nationwide rollout of the Early Victims' Right to Review and the difference it will make for victims of rape and serious sexual violence.
A lovely morning at the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast with Father Philip Smith and Bishop Lennox Hamilton.
This year's theme was hope for the future β something I think we can all get behind.
Thank you to @5_News for interviewing @jadeblueLDN and me this evening about the nationwide rollout of the Early Victims' Right to Review.
This gives victims more control over their case and a second chance at justice.
The Early Victims' Right to Review is about putting victims at the heart of our justice system.
The system wasn't working for victims of rape and sexual assault. @jadeblueLDN has campaigned tirelessly so no other woman has to go through what she did.
The Early Victims' Right to Review will be rolled out nationwide. β¨
The rollout was only possible due to the work of campaigners such as @jadeblueLDN. This is a big step forward, giving victims of rape and serious sexual offences a second chance at justice.
Lovely time at the Blythe Hill Festival this afternoon!
Brilliant food and music and lovely to speak with so many of our great local businesses and charities as well.
Thank you to Carole and everyone at Catford and Bromley Synagogue for inviting me and @JanetDaby to visit today.
It was wonderful to see the synagogue and meet the community. We discussed the great work it does with young people and the need to do more to tackle antisemitism.
Thank you to @barnardos for inviting me to visit their FGM Centre to hear more about its vital work tackling harmful attitudes towards women and girls.
Listening about their experiences was powerful. It demonstrates why this work matters and why VAWG is my top priority.
Today's decision followed the referral to the Unduly Lenient Scheme. This scheme has given the victimsβ of this horrifying crime a second chance of justice.
Tackling VAWG is my number one priority as Solicitor General and I welcome today's decision.
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