Sir Stephen Timms

Labour MP for East Ham since 1994

[Sir Stephen Timms @stephenctimms]

https://t.co/MCffV5vaJ4

[Sir Stephen Timms @stephenctimms]

As Pensions Minister, responsible for introducing the
Pension Protection Fund

[Tim (still totally unremarkable) @forwardnotback]

Ian McCartney - various shadow roles after his election in 1987, ran John Prescott’s deputy leadership campaign in 1994
Minister at DTI from 1997 responsible for a huge package of employment rights including whistleblowing protection, the National Minimum Wage and the…

[MS Society UK @mssocietyuk]

Yesterday, the APPG for MS and APPG for Parkinson's met. They discussed how to improve PIP for people with progressive neurological conditions.

We were delighted to hear updates on the Timms Review from Minister @stephenctimms.

[CPAG in Scotland @CPAGScotland]

@adviceprocm @FinanciallyIncl @SocSecScot @TrussellScot @S_A_Somerville @scotgov @DaveMWallace Will UK benefit reforms make a difference to families in Scotland? @stephenctimms joined by Dr Marilyn Howard and @sarzogz at our plenary session chaired by Brian Taylor #WelfareRights2026

[John Grady MP @johnadgrady]

It was a real privilege to host @stephenctimms last week in Glasgow East.

This Labour Government is working hard to remove the barriers that disabled people face to employment 👇

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

As I often say in interviews and in the Department, "we have to change the question the system asks from "what benefits are you entitled to" to "how do we help you change your life".

From BBC PM programme...last Thursday (28 May).

[John Grady MP @johnadgrady]

I'm so proud of the brilliant work @IndepenDance_1 does with disabled people. It's world leading.
I was delighted to take @stephenctimms to visit them this week.

https://t.co/7YVLg5u5jH

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

I’m today building on Alan Milburn’s report by announcing former M&S and Morrisons chief exec Marc Bolland will turbo charge our #YouthGuarantee offer when it rolls out next month - because the best way to tackle the welfare bill is to get young people into work

[Md Qureshi BEM @MPSQURESHI]

@DawnButlerBrent

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

Some countries have high rates of youth inactivity.

The Netherlands' rate is about one third of ours.

I'm going there shortly to look at what they do.

UK to learn lessons in 'Neets' crisis fight from European country with lowest rate - The Mirror https://t.co/4hSAxge2rl

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

I commissioned Alan Milburn’s work because more opportunity for young people should be a national cause.

We have begun with the Youth Guarantee. This powerful report shows we need to do all we can to put work and opportunity at the heart of what we do. https://t.co/Vo8XuJZTXD

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

Too many young Neets have never had a job - and we have to change that.

My first job, the decline of physical retail over the past decade, and how work experience can help our young people get that vital first chance. https://t.co/si0e2keqwD

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

A lot of young unemployed people have never had the chance of work.

We need to help them break out of the no experience no job bind.

Work experience can help do that and that's why we want more young people to have that chance. https://t.co/JtPHUrv9ui

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

Fit notes are not working so doctors, patients and employers are helping us trial a new approach

To support this we’re expanding WorkWell, to give 250,000 more people with health conditions tailored support to return to or stay in work https://t.co/Y45lLHHyXz

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

Another big rail moment today, as South Western gets its first GBR train.

Since coming into public ownership, a new fleet of trains has been rolling out, giving passengers more spacious, comfortable & air conditioned journeys.

We're building a railway you can be proud of. 🇬🇧🚆

[Junaid Ali BEM (British Empire Medal) @JunadAly]

A memorable evening with @4Hussain Executive Mayor of Newham and the Stautary Deputy Mayor of Newham Council @grayee at @NewhamLondon AGM 2026 -2027

@stephenctimms

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

Falling net migration is all the more reason to invest in training and opportunity for young people - that is exactly what Labour is doing with our Youth Guarantee:

*A Youth Jobs Grant for employers;

*More youth apprenticeships;

*Jobs guarantee for long term unemployed.🌹

[Uma Kumaran MP @Uma_Kumaran]

My statement for May 18th, Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day.

We remember the tens of thousands of Tamils massacred in Mullivaikkal. Our struggle for justice honours the memories of the victims.

Today we renew our calls for an end to silence and impunity.

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

There are 10 days left to share your views with the Timms Review steering group on the future of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

The Call for Evidence closes on 28 May 2026

Take part https://t.co/yoLb2HNSuN

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

"We will not stand back and allow young people to go from school to a life on benefits" - Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden

Our welfare reforms are delivering

- the £2.5bn Youth Guarantee
- £3.5bn in employment support for sick and disabled people
- the Right to Try work

[Sir Stephen Timms @stephenctimms]

The Prime Minister has my full support. He - and we - should be getting on with the job.

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

The hope I'm fighting for.