⚡️ I welcome Prime Minister Andy Burnham's decision to remove VAT from domestic electricity bills from 1 October, helping to ease the cost of living.
The Government estimates this will cut the average annual electricity bill by around £45.
I said I would give people a bit more breathing space.
Today I’m taking immediate action - cutting taxes on energy bills to put more money in your pocket.
Today’s energy tax cut will give families some breathing room on bills, and provide some reassurance this winter.
This will be funded from the cancelled Digital ID scheme this year, helping to bring down inflation while supporting households in every postcode.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary Kevin Keegan and mourn his loss. His indomitable spirit and remarkable contribution will be forever etched in our history and his legacy will live on.
Rest in peace, Kevin. 1951-2026
We’ll be at the Ellesmere Port Community Connect Event on Thursday 30th July! 👋
Come and say hello to the Port Hikes team at our stall between 11:00am and 2:00pm at Whitby Park.
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@eportsocial
Excellent guide to enfranchisement consultation from @LiamSpender All leaseholders - especially those who have paid out under existing system - should respond ... And thanks Vincent Tchenguiz for demonstrating that ground rents are a rickety speculation that don't need much compensating @mtpennycook@justinmadders@NLC_2019@FreeLeasehlders
https://t.co/Pz0aPm6wYJ
It has been the privilege of my life to serve as the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The economy today is stronger, fairer and more resilient because of the choices we have taken as a Labour Government over the past two years.
Stability restored, investment delivered and reform to our economy under way. I said when I was appointed Chancellor that I would judge my time in office if the lives ordinary working class people have been improved. I’m proud to say that they have.
And to every young woman and girl let my time in office show there should be no ceilings on your ambitions, your hopes or your dreams.
I wish the very best of luck to my successor, Andy and his cabinet. You have my full support, and I will continue to play my part in helping this Labour government deliver the change the country needs.
Andy Burnham has a big bold vision of a country that works better for ordinary people, taking the pressure of family budgets, putting power and agency in the hands of communities. 👇🏻
Congratulations @andyburnham
What a fantastic speech setting out what we need to do- bring back hope, be boldly, confidently and authentically ourselves – be Labour!
🚨 Victory for GMB Coastguards!
Ministers have paused plans to cut pay for Coastguard Rescue Officers following GMB's campaign.
A huge win for these life-saving workers after taking their fight from the coast to Parliament.
Full story 👇
https://t.co/N2FtZVXpKV
Well done @kate_dearden for finally getting this over the line
Loud fireworks to be banned outside professional displays to end 'nightmare' - The Mirror https://t.co/YC8QA9yGBP
308,770 people started an apprenticeship in 2025/26. That's 8.7% more than last year.
Apprenticeship starts collapsed on the Tories’ watch and young people took the biggest hit. They've never dropped once under this Labour government.
As we bring the feudal leasehold system to an end and move towards a commonhold future, we won’t leave existing leaseholders behind.
Today, we’re setting out the next phase of the implementation of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 👇🏻
https://t.co/DdPyPuXIJH
The Hillsborough Law has cleared the Commons.
I remembered Ellesmere Port's Christopher Edwards, James Delaney & Jimmy Hennessy, three of the 97 unlawfully killed at Hillsborough.
This law will help ensure no bereaved family has to fight for the truth again.
Never Again.
🚨TWO further public consultations have launched today to drive forward enfranchisement reforms
"As we bring the feudal leasehold system to an end and move towards a commonhold future,existing leaseholders will not be left behind" @mtpennycook#Leasehold
https://t.co/DMhugnm0L6
This consultation is just out.
@LKPleasehold@NLC_2019 and @LEASEonline will all be helping offer consumers advice.
Leasehold enfranchisement valuation rates https://t.co/elcgqTtkoN