Former Youth Councillor for Medway (2017-2024) MYP for Medway (23-24). Opinions are my own and very much so a political account. #ProudToBeMedway. #UptheChats
From Rochdale in 1844 to Downing Street today.
For the first time in history, a Labour and Co-operative politician leads the country.
Congratulations to @andyburnham, Britain's first Labour and Co-operative Prime Minister. ๐
Grateful to see Andy Burnham become the First ever Labour and Co-Operative Prime Minister. I wish him the best in the role and hope he can continue to deliver the historic manifesto which put Labour into Government. ๐น
Keir has given huge service to our country and I want to thank him for his leadership and dedication during such a challenging period.
His decision marks the beginning of a transition and it is important that this process is conducted in an orderly and responsible way. I will put myself forward as part of this process.
The country expects stability, seriousness and a continued focus on the issues that matter most and that is what it will get.
As we move forward, our priority must be to work together to get the country back to where we all want it to be. People want to see progress on economic growth, cost of living, public services, housing and opportunities for the next generation. Political change should never distract from the responsibility to improve people's lives.
The Labour movement has always been at its strongest when it looks forward with confidence and purpose. This is what we will do from here and we will make sure this transition is a positive process of renewal for our party and our country.
Returning to this account to congratulate @AndyBurnhamGM on his election victory! Was proud to campaign for him and deliver this victory for him and the Labour and Co-Operative Party. Time for some ๐ค.
NEW: We are capping ground rents at ยฃ250 a year.
This will mean big savings for over 5 million leaseholders.
Labour is taking action where others failed.
The blocking of Andy Burnham by NEC Officers is a factional power trip.
Whether Andy Burnham should be the candidate for Gorton and Denton should be for the local members only to decide.
If we are to defeat Reform, we should welcome Andyโs talent in Parliament.
Every child should have a hot, healthy school dinner.
Let children focus on learning. Not what they can afford in the canteen.
Join our call for Free School Meals for All: https://t.co/BskXiOJ8SA
Travelling all the way to Buxton from Sheffield (where I go to University) today to watch the mighty chats! Letโs go produce some Fa Cup Magic! #UpTheChats#LoyalandTrue
Was fantastic to meet one of the candidates for Deputy Leader earlier. We need a strong voice that is going to hold the government to account as well as taking us back to the roots of the Labour movement.
Under the last Tory Govt, elected in 2019, of 42 Manifesto Pledges, only 2 were delivered.
In 5 years.
Under the current Labour Govt, elected in 2024, of 83 Manifesto Pledges, 57 are delivered (18), on track (19), or in process (20).
In 1 year.
(FullFact Tracker)
Great to be speaking to residents across Strood today about the change we are delivering including:
๐ฅฃ Breakfast Clubs being introduced in primary schools
๐ฅ 4 million extra NHS appointments
๐ทโโ๏ธ Introducing extra protections for working people
๐ฐ ยฃ150 billion extra investment
Their struggle to survive: 6 of the 7 species are now threatened with extinction.
Shoutout to curators Chris Westbrook and all the artists (@ronniewood, @DeborahMeaden, @SteadmanArt and more) for turning conservation into an unforgettable, insightful experience.
This month I went and found the @tusk_org#TuskTurtleTrail across London ๐ขโจ
This summerโs Turtle Trail uses public art to shine a light on marine turtles the oceanโs ancient mariners roaming the seas for over 100 million years!
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