Steven Sewell

@UKLabour staffer, @CoopParty, @GMB_union & @UnitetheUnion member. @SheffieldUnited & @Hullfcofficial fan. Rts not endorsements, own tweets shamelessly stolen.

[Andy Burnham @andyburnham]

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

[Labour🌹Unions @labourunionsuk]

Thanks to Labour’s Employment Rights Act, from today you can take paternity leave and unpaid Parental Leave from your first day on the job. 👩‍🍼👨‍🍼

That’s huge for new parents - now let’s get the Parental Leave and Pay Review done and go even further.

[Labour🌹Unions @labourunionsuk]

Stronger workplaces begin with recognised unions. 💪

Today, Labour’s Employment Rights Act makes simpler to win recognition — a first step to putting more power in workers’ hands. ✊📢

[Richard Corbett @RichardGCorbett]

Interesting that the total vote for Labour, Greens and LibDems in the Gorton & Denton by-election was 68% - just as it was in 2024

So, Labour is haemorrhaging votes to the centre and left, not to the right

[Sheffield United @SheffieldUnited]

MAKE IT A DOUBLE 💥

[Steve Reed @SteveReedMP]

The Tories let water firms divert customers’ money to line the pockets of their bosses and shareholders.

The public are right to be angry.

Labour will ringfence money for investment so it can never be used for bonuses and shareholder payouts.

https://t.co/VdZjtRLZMp

[Sheffield United @SheffieldUnited]

Super Cooper 🔥

[ARCHIVED: NASA_SLS @NASA_SLS]

Developed. Demonstrated. Delivered.

During @NASAArtemis I, the SLS rocket demonstrated its capabilities, setting the stage for #Artemis II, III, IV, and beyond.

With Artemis II on the horizon, we’ve already delivered the key components needed to continue our journey forward.

[Sheffield United @SheffieldUnited]

After 2,078 days, the Steel City Derby is BACK. 🔥

Let’s do this, Blades! ⚔️

[The Labour Party @UKLabour]

Next week, @RachelReevesMP will set out how Labour will fix the foundations of our economy to deliver the change we promised.

[Robert Scott @RobbieScott100]

Good employers back workers’ rights.

The Employment Rights Bill is an important first step in delivering the #NewDeal for Working People in full.

Add your name and show your support
https://t.co/620eo9DOwZ

[The Bladesman @The_Bladesman]

Dean Henderson stands alone on the touchline during the minute of silence for George Baldock before England vs Greece.

⚔️❤️

#twitterblades #sufc

[Sheffield United @SheffieldUnited]

A special tribute for the Blades family to remember and celebrate George Baldock’s unforgettable time in the red and white shirt. ❤️

[Trades Union Congress @The_TUC]

NEW 🚨 | Families will be £1,900 poorer at the end of this parliament.

The Conservatives have broken Britain.

[Sheffield United @SheffieldUnited]

On loop. 🏹

@Cameronarcher_ ❄️

[Sheffield United @SheffieldUnited]

GET. IN. THERE!!! 🔥

#SHUWOL || @premierleague

[Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones]

The biggest threat to the economy is the Conservative Party.

Weak Rishi:

💦Leaks major u-turns

🚪Issues late night press releases from the No10 bunker

‼️Calls an emergency cabinet

A Labour government will provide the long term stability needed to get the economy growing.

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

A year ago this week the Tories crashed the economy and Britain is still paying the price.

[S24SU.com @s24su]

Gustavoooooooo.....

#twitterblades #sufc #SheffieldUnited #TOTSHU #epl