8 in 10 trans workers have experienced at least one form of bullying, harassment or discrimination at work in the last five years.
Unions, reps and members have an essential role fighting all forms of discrimination, including transphobia.
Our movement is built on solidarity among workers: we are stronger together.
Last year, @yorkrescueboat donated 9,473 hours protecting people from the river, attended 84 incidents, and despite a fatality, was able to directly save 7 more. Everyone can have a role to play #York#RiverSafety
Read more of my @yorkshirepost column 👇
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Earlier this week, I spoke in a debate on rural affairs about flooding, biosecurity, and farmers’ mental health.
As Chair of the APPG for Food Security, I’ll be doing more work on each of these topics, which are really important for farmers in York Outer and across the country.
If you or someone you know is in need of support, please contact the following resources:
Menfulness: Visit https://t.co/qbjMvtdJXo
Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit https://t.co/WKDKf7jFCH
Mind: Call 0300 123 3393 or visit https://t.co/b5X8Sufsu6
Two weeks in, and I'm still running 5km everyday to raise awareness for Menfulness
I want to build healthy and thriving communities, where people are connected to the outdoors. An active lifestyle & being outside improves mental & physical health, I am certainly finding that.
Thank you to @yorkpress for covering my work with the residents of Hartrigg Oaks on getting a new pump installed in Westfield Beck.
It’s crucial that this pump is fixed before the full force of winter is felt. This vulnerable community deserve to feel safe and I’m working hard to ensure that they have this security.
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This government has committed to spending millions of pounds of new veterans’ homelessness support programmes.
Our heroes who served for us should not have to worry about the prospect of homelessness and this support is long overdue🇬🇧
This #RemembranceSunday, we reflect on past conflicts & underscore the importance of peace. I visited York City War Memorial in Memorial Gardens & have also been pleased to see cleaning work complete on North Eastern Railway Memorial to those fallen in WW1 #York#Remember
James Flinders is announced as Labour’s candidate in the Haxby and Wigginton by-election, MP Luke Charters said: “I welcome James’s experience as a councillor and his wealth of experience in working hard for York”
I wanted to use my column this month to talk about the current police, fire and crime consultation.
I want to make sure our police, fire and crime plans reflect your needs, and effectively support the Police and Fire Services to improve safety and security.
At Prime Minister's Questions today, I asked if Government would setup a Commission for Palliative and End Of Life Care, so that everyone can access the very best support when terminally ill. I've also secured a meeting with Health Secretary or Minister, to discuss further. #PMQ
Today, I spoke about the state of water regulation in a Westminster Hall debate.
I’ve heard so many stories from constituents across York Outer, including Rawcliffe, Haxby and Fulford.
This Government is cleaning up our rivers, and the Conservatives’ mess while we’re at it.
At the Mansion House in #York, hearing how over 1000 children in our city are living in poverty but not eligible to #FreeSchoolMeals because the criteria is too restrictive. This must change.
Great to meet @simonlightwood to discuss bus travel in York Outer.
This followed my recent win securing cheaper weekly tickets for school students in York.
The Government is delivering on transport, from setting up Great British Railways, to investing £500m in electric buses.
This Labour Government is creating the conditions businesses need to invest - with a record-breaking £63 billion investment announced this week.
Creating jobs. Driving economic growth. And making families across the country better off.