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[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

For too long, we’ve been told that ending rough sleeping will take decades or even that it's impossible. I'm not having that.

This is something a government can fix if it chooses to. Today, I’m choosing to.

The Passage are an organisation leading the way on this - I was proud to chat to their team this morning.

[Gordon Brown @GordonBrown]

Rachel Reeves has today done more to transform the lives of 450,000 of Britain’s poorest children than any of the seven previous Conservative chancellors, who, in 14 long years, did nothing but harm to the lives of vulnerable children.

https://t.co/xOTRFpKUhU

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

We're taking back our railways!

At Labour conference, I'll set out how we'll build a railway fit for Britain’s future.

We will sweep away decades of frustration, waste and bureaucracy to deliver a #GreatBritishRailway people can rely on. 🇬🇧🚆🌹

https://t.co/U9xmFhxfsk

[Bridget Phillipson @bphillipsonMP]

If anyone asks about the difference a Labour government makes, show them this 👇

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

Today I have announced further action to tackle the driving test backlog we inherited.

Too many people are facing unacceptably long waits for tests.

Learning to drive is a rite of passage. We'll make sure everyone who wants to can get on the road. 🚗

https://t.co/fjxT43pP9n

[Swindon Borough Council @SwindonCouncil]

A House of Lords event showcasing Swindon’s buoyant economy and investment potential to 175 people from across business and government is taking place a week today (17 March).

The Council has organised the event to catalyse investment in the reinvention of Swindon town centre as outlined in the ‘Heart of Swindon’ vision.

Developed last year with the support of @alliesmorrison, the Vision has been informed by town centre landowners, developers, educational institutions, government agencies and businesses. Plans include:

- Delivering up to 8,000 new homes and amenities to support a Swindon population growing much faster than the national average
- Bringing forward residential-led development at the major town centre brownfield site Kimmerfields and creating a regional scale entertainment venue
- Exploring the redevelopment of the Brunel Centre, which could include shops, community space, workspaces, homes and public space providing apartment living for students, young people and those downsizing
- Developing a new space for @WilkesAcademy to bring them into the town centre

A new investment prospectus outlines opportunities ranging from shovel-ready projects in Swindon to longer term strategic sites that can come forward in a phased manner over the next 5-10 years.

Organisations speaking at the event include @bw_businesswest, which is working with @networkrail, @HomesEngland, Swindon Borough Council and other partners to create a new commercial and residential district on land next to the town’s railway station.

Panattoni will also talk about its £918m investment in Swindon to build new 7.2m sq ft of best-in-class logistics, industrial and data centres on the site of the former Honda factory. Panattoni Park is expected to create up to 11,000 jobs and another 4,000 in the supply chain.

For the second year in a row last year, Swindon was among the five best-performing areas in the Good Growth for Cities Index due to its outstanding economic record and potential, with one of the most productive economies in the UK.

"If Swindon was a company, now would be the time to buy shares in it" - John Davies, Partner at Thrings LLP.

[Lewis Goodall @lewis_goodall]

Keir Starmer embraces President Zelensky as he arrives at Downing St.

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

Good to be out with the @LabSouthSwindon team in West Swindon today - chatting to residents about the additional money that has been made available by Government to invest in fixing our roads.

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

On #NationalPotholeDay we're fixing our roads with record investment, filling 7 million more potholes this year, and imposing tough new penalties on those who dig up our roads without a permit or run over time.

We are backing Britain's motorists.

https://t.co/BA1WPYfssV

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour has been appointed Secretary of State for Transport @TransportGovUK.

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

Want to be part of my team? I’m hiring a full time caseworker to work in Swindon as part of my small constituency office (hybrid or remote working considered for the right candidate): https://t.co/YHYPet3CCf

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

Together, we are rebuilding a Britain that belongs to you.

[ACORN the union @ACORNunion]

When the ban on ‘no fault’ evictions finally comes into force, landlords will still be able to evict if they need to sell.

This shows why we need a minimum of a 12 month ban on re-letting a home for any landlord supposedly ‘selling up’
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[The Labour Party @UKLabour]

BREAKING: Labour announces major new legislation to crack down on water company bosses polluting Britain’s rivers, lakes and seas. More here 👇

https://t.co/8jvnv5X2zq

[Richard Burgon MP @RichardBurgon]

Tonight in Parliament we passed the Bill to bring rail back into public ownership.

This is the beginning of the end for the rip-off, privatised rail system.

After decades of failure, it's great that we are going to get a rail system that puts the public before private profit!

[Bridget Phillipson @bphillipsonMP]

🚨 NEW: We’re scrapping single headline Ofsted judgements with immediate effect.

Ofsted judgements have been high stakes for schools, low information for parents.

We’ll:

✅ Give parents more transparency
✅ Drive high & rising standards
✅ Pave the way for school report cards

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

My number one priority is to make sure our communities are safe.

Thanks to our police forces, those who participate in violence online and offline will face the full force of the law.

[Renters' Reform Coalition @RentersReformCo]

Great to see @RachelReevesMP commit to abolishing no fault evictions in her speech today.
As our campaign manager @a_darling_tom says, to deliver for renters it’s crucial any new bill closes loopholes which could allow 'backdoor' no fault evictions. https://t.co/cSY2kDwfeT

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

It’s a huge honour - and a massive responsibility - to have been asked to serve by @Keir_Starmer as a member of his new Government. I look forward to getting straight to work with @ShabanaMahmood and @JamesTCobbler.