Marshajane

Prev Director Campaigns & GS office @Labour, GSComms @UCU & politics @UNITE.
Now PR, Strategy & Political advice for MPs, charities & others.
Always campaigning

[Andy Burnham @AndyBurnhamGM]

I can confirm that I will be requesting the permission of the NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election.

I grew up in this area and have lived here for 25 years. I care deeply about it and its people. I know they have been let down by national politics.

Ten years ago, I decided to leave Westminster. Why? Because, after 16 years, I came to the conclusion that our national political system does not work for areas like ours. I learnt this fighting its failure to invest in the Wigan borough, for justice for the Hillsborough families and against its treatment of Greater Manchester during the pandemic.

Over the last decade, I have been challenging this failure from the outside and building a new and better way of doing politics. We have built Greater Manchester into the fastest-growing city-region in the UK and put buses back under public control, introducing a £2 fare cap to help people with cost-of-living pressures.

However, there is only so much that can be done from Greater Manchester. Much bigger change is needed at a national level if everyday life is to be made more affordable again. This is why I now seek people’s support to return to Parliament: to bring the change we have brought to Greater Manchester to the whole of the UK and make politics work properly for people.

Millions are struggling and they need the Labour Government to succeed. It has already made changes to make life better for them in its first two years. After this week, we owe it to people to come back together as a Labour movement, giving the Prime Minister and the Government the space and stability they need as the by-election takes place.

I want to recognise the difficult decision taken by Josh Simons and the sacrifice he and his family are making. I have worked closely with him as Mayor on issues like flooding and illegal waste dumping and have seen first-hand how effective he has been. He has put the communities of Makerfield first, made a real difference for them and should take great pride in that.

Finally, I truly do not take a single vote for granted and will work hard to regain the trust of people in the Makerfield constituency, many of whom have long supported our party but lost faith in recent times. We will change Labour for the better and make it a party you can believe in again.

ENDS

[African Rainbow Family @AfricanRainbow1]

A historic night at the House of Commons for #LVW26! 🏳️‍🌈🏛️
On 21 April, Aderonke Apata delivered a powerful speech urging MPs to include LGBTQIA+ refugees in all policy decisions. Thanks to @KateOsborneMP, @DIVAmagazine, @MsOliviaBailey, @ladyphyll @aishashatweets.

[Marshajane @Marshajane]

And he has his whatsapps

[David Maddox @DavidPBMaddox]

Just pointing out that I broke the story 7 months ago that Mandelson failed vetting from the security services and put it to Downing Street...so the idea that Downing Street only found out on Tuesday is complete nonsense.

https://t.co/9Zp14BGCoD

[Andrea Egan UNISON General Secretary @AndreaEganGS]

This is an anti-worker agenda from the Home Secretary.

It’s designed to pander to bigotry and will increase exploitation while decimating our care system.

UNISON will stand by our migrant members every step of the way.

https://t.co/RWJlMbwO0y

[Karl Turner MP @KarlTurnerMP]

I didn’t knock a single door in the by-election. I’ve been up in Hull, looking after my 9 year old daughter that’s just come from the care of @AlderHey after major reconstructive hip and femur surgery. So if the Labour MP in question wants to talk to me, give me a bell.

[Marshajane @Marshajane]

Brilliant

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

Very encouraged by the report and draft Resolution of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe for a ban on conversion practices, which aligns with #HumanRights standards. @PACE_News @KateOsborneMP

[Marshajane @Marshajane]

Andrea Egan has won the @unisontheunion general secretary election with 59.82%

What exciting news for UNISON members.

Well done Andrea and team

[Lucy Powell MP @LucyMPowell]

Speaking to Nick Robinson for Political Thinking on Today on why I’m standing to be a full time Deputy Leader - being clear about whose side we are on, being a bridge between the movement & leadership, lifting the 2-child limit, the atrocities in Gaza and telling a unifying story

[Marshajane @Marshajane]

This was exposed in the Forde Report.

It was known, and he was employed and promoted despite it.

I'm glad he is gone @HackneyAbbott has had to put up with so much and has dealt with the hate and racism with dignity - but questions remain on who appointed him knowing this info

[Shehab Khan @ShehabKhan]

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: These are the messages sent by Paul Ovenden, one of Keir Starmer’s most senior Downing Street advisers, where he repeats sexually explicit and offensive comments about Diane Abbott - ultimately leading to his resignation:

[Justin Madders @justinmadders]

Let’s hope these fears are unfounded because it would be really, really foolish for the Government to row back on key manifesto commitments that are popular with the public and will show what a positive difference a Labour Government can make https://t.co/iA82STExm5

[Steve Howell @FromSteveHowell]

Here are the accounts for Farage's personal company, Thorn In The Side. He's sole director. It has assets of £2.61m, including property and £1.71m in cash. Channelling income through a company saves him £1000s in tax. The Mirror says he's also sole owner of his £1m family home.

[Diane Abbott @HackneyAbbott]

There are very many issues on which Angela Rayner and I disagree.
But she is at least an authentic part of the labour movement.
That cannot be said of many right wingers who are now delighted by her departure.

[Marshajane @Marshajane]

Had a good @PrideBrighton

Being unapologetically me, unapologetically trans inclusive & unapologetically demanding a #FreePalestine

Music, protest & solidarity ✊️

Pleased to be with so many unapologetically fabulously ppl in our diversity
#brightonpride2025
#protectthedolls

[Imran Hussain MP @Imran_HussainMP]

In Parliament today, I told the Foreign Secretary that we need more than the limited action announced today:

* An end to all arms sales to Israel
* ⁠Proper economic sanctions
* ⁠A ban on all illegal settlement goods

Anything less isn’t sufficient.

[RMT @RMTunion]

Think unions don’t matter? Think again.
Follow @RMTunion and see why we fight.

[PoliticsJOE @PoliticsJOE_UK]

Labour MP Kate Osborne explained she is frequently misgendered and fears being "challenged" in toilets after Supreme Court "women" ruling.

[Marshajane @Marshajane]

‘I can't think of anything more vile and small and pathetic than terrorizing the smallest, most vulnerable community of people who want nothing from you, except the right to exist’

~ Pedro Pascal

[Angela Rayner @AngelaRayner]

🚨Breaking🚨

Labour’s plan to give millions of workers a pay rise has just passed the Commons.

Next Tuesday, 3 million people will receive a £1,400 boost in the national living wage.

We are #MakingWorkPay

[Marshajane @Marshajane]

Off to see @mrmarksteel tonight.
It's been a few years like!

Looking forward to it 🥰

[Marshajane @Marshajane]

I've joined blue sky too!

https://t.co/9Prj2sXwR2