Today we remember the sacrifice and bravery of the British and Allied forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy 82 years ago.
They fought for freedom, duty, and our values.
We will never forget their sacrifice.
Today I have met Lucy, Mark and Katie, Henry Nowak’s mother, father and stepmother. Their courage is extraordinary.
They have endured the most appalling loss, it is a life sentence for them.
They have also faced the agonising decision to release the harrowing body-worn camera footage, knowing how painful it would be and how strongly people would react. They did so because they want truth, accountability and change.
They have asked that we work across political parties and religions to rebuild trust in the police. That trust has been broken because of what happened, and I agree with them on that.
We must also be prepared to examine, carefully and seriously, religious practices or exemptions that permit the carrying of dangerous weapons in public, and other activities that are not conducive to the public good. We also need to examine where the law needs to change.
Henry’s family do not want anger to tear communities apart. They are a family who have friends across faith and race, and so did Henry. His family want his memory to help bring our society together.
Everyone knows I have strong views about how we should deal with equality under the law. What the family agreed with me on is that we need to bring common sense back, and that is what we should all be fighting for.
I promised the family that we will work to ensure there is a positive legacy for Henry out of this tragedy.
That is my focus now.
This is an utter disgrace. One of the great cultural institutions of this country has demonstrated that intimidation works and surrendered to an antisemitic mob. Jewish people are being bullied out of British public life.
When @alexgeorgiou said he was planning to take the Council people scoffed - especially the Enfield Labour group.
But, with an amazing team of councillors and candidates, they did it.
What a win for Enfield residents, I couldn’t be happier for you all!!!
Tonight, the Conservative Group has taken control of the London Borough of Enfield.
Congratulations to Cllr Alessandro Georgiou on becoming the new Leader of the Council.
Tonight, the Conservative Group has taken control of the London Borough of Enfield.
Congratulations to Cllr Alessandro Georgiou on becoming the new Leader of the Council.
Our enforcement officers have a particular set of skills. Skills that track fly-tippers and take them to court - like this one on Malvern Ave
Jasem Shoker pleaded guilty to dumping tyres and wood pallets - he has to pay £1,056.
If you fly-tip we will find you & fine you 👊
Delighted to be re-appointed as a @harrow_council cabinet member, and great to be working with such a fantastic team to continue improving services for Harrow's residents.
On Wednesday, the Leader of the Council, Cllr Paul Osborn, appointed his Cabinet to oversee key services and drive the Council’s priorities.
The Cabinet will hold its first meeting on Thursday 11 June.
Read more: https://t.co/0SNp4r6ESo
On Wednesday, the Leader of the Council, Cllr Paul Osborn, appointed his Cabinet to oversee key services and drive the Council’s priorities.
The Cabinet will hold its first meeting on Thursday 11 June.
Read more: https://t.co/0SNp4r6ESo
Margaret Thatcher built significantly more council houses in her final year in office than Blair and Brown built in their *entire* 13 years of government.
A Labour government of which Burnham was a senior and intrinsic part.
I should add that Makerfield has had a Labour MP since the constituency was created in 1983.
It’s been run by a Labour council since it fell within the Wigan local authority in 1974.
It falls within the ambit of the Greater Manchester mayor, who is also Labour (that would be you — for now).
There was a Labour government between 1997 and 2010 (of which you were a part) with huge majorities.
These is a Labour government in power now, with an even bigger majority.
So it’s a bit odd to blame Makerfield’s woes on a PM who left office in 1990.
I understand she left a legacy you don’t like. But you and your party have had more than enough time to clean it up. Why would more time make any difference?
Delighted to have this piece published on the @JewishChron that looks at the current battle against antisemitism through the prism of HM The King’s visit to Golders Green, the upcoming festival of Shavuot, & @rabbisacks’ teaching on the difference between contract & covenant.
Today I was pleased to welcome industry figures and leaders to City Hall to discuss obstacles to delivering housing in London, and how to address this, at my second annual Housing Conference.