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Incredibly proud that Labour is today introducing landmark legislation to scrap the Tories' two-child benefit cap, which will lift 450,000 children out of poverty.
The difference a Labour government makes! 🌹💪🏾
So many have contacted me about road safety in their neighbourhoods, and I wrote to @transportgovuk sharing problems raised by Southampton residents.
Pleased that the new strategy improves the safety of roads on a local level and across the board.
🔗 https://t.co/HFGNxRG3wE
Today I am proud to announce our Road Safety Strategy.
4 people die on our roads every day - that’s unacceptable.
This Government is taking bold action: cracking down on drink & drug driving, mandating advanced safety tech in vehicles, and investing in safer infrastructure.
Honoured to have the support of bereaved families who’ve turned unimaginable loss into powerful advocacy. Their courage strengthens our shared commitment to the Road Safety Strategy that will save lives and prevent other families facing the same heartbreak.
🎉 Really excited for £20m Pride in Place project in Redbridge and Millbrook Estate to kick off in earnest this year!
Thanks so much @SteveReedMP for this message. 🙏🏾
I’ll be holding more events in area soon, so stay tuned, and contact me if you’re interested in being involved!
2025 has been a busy year talking about my favourite thing…
So can you guess what I’ll be talking about in 2026?
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! 🥳 🥂
Southampton commuters! Have you remembered that rail fares are frozen ❄️ from January, for the first time in 30 years? 🚂
And remember, this is all part of our wider plan to rebuild our Great British Railways, in public hands.
Lots to be hopeful about in 2026! 🤩
Merry Christmas everyone! ✨🎄🎅🏼
Special thanks to Christmas card competition winners Hallie, Jasmine and Martha from St Denys Primary School for teaching me how to sign and joining me in wishing you all a wonderful day.
The news last week that local services in Southampton will be properly funded for the first time in over a decade was a great early Christmas present. 🎁
In 2026, the council gets a 32% rise in spending power. Having fought hard for this uplift, I am over the moon!
Remember to check for bin day changes over Christmas! 🎄♻️
With the Christmas break coming, your bin day may well change. Please check the @southamptoncc website.
🔗 Link: https://t.co/Dh6U5WCNvM
This week, it was my absolute pleasure to attend St Denys Primary’s carol concert to enjoy the incredible show laid on by students, but also to give prizes to Christmas card competition winners. 🏆
Massive congratulations to Hallie, Jasmine and Martha!
Merry Christmas all! 🎅🏼
As former Leader of Southampton City Council, I saw first-hand how the Tory government pushed us to the brink.
Proud to have fought for this increase alongside @darrenpaffey and Councillor Alex Winning, Leader of @SouthamptonCC.
Delighted we've been listened to.
🚨 BREAKING: It's confirmed that the Labour Government is giving Southampton City Council EIGHT TIMES the funding it got under the Tories.
Our city will get £84.6m more for the services we rely on.
Compare that to the £6.9m given by the Conservatives.
My dad used to work on the railways, so this year’s 200 year anniversary is extra special!
Great to be one of the places picked to host the Inspiration Train. Thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the history!
To everyone that works on the railways, thank you! 🚂
Fantastic to bring over 60 key partners together for Southampton Energy Coalition this week! ⚡
Huge thanks to you all! Together, we’re driving clean energy solutions and building a resilient future for Southampton.
🔗 Read a full update: https://t.co/F15GrFNqkm
Excited to reveal my official Christmas card! 🎄
Massive thanks to St Denys Primary for taking part in my competition. Huge congratulations Hallie Haddon, age 9, on creating the winning design & also Jasmine & Martha, my two runners-up.
Can't wait to visit & give you prizes! 🥰