Today marks 12 years since Jack Sykes died.
After MPs voted for Jack and Paul’s Law, I took Claire Throssell to meet @AndyBurnham.
After campaigning through seven governments, it’s Labour Prime Ministers who have finally committed to repealing the presumption of contact.
Enough is enough.
For years, people have been expected to put up with Avanti’s cancellations, delays, overcrowding, and a service that has failed them time and time again.
So my Labour government is bringing Avanti West Coast into public ownership at the earliest opportunity in March next year.
That means passengers, not shareholders, will come first.
More investment, fewer delays, and a renewed focus on getting the basics right.
We're putting essential services back in public hands and building a railway that actually works for the people who use it.
Another powerful speech, this time from supporter @MarieTidball who, as a disabled person herself, argues that the bill is safe and provides choice to disabled people.
"By setting the bar high for dignity in death, we set the bar even higher for dignity in life."
Feeling pretty emotional.
The Repeal of the Presumption of Contact is on the face of the Courts and Tribunals Bill.
11yrs since @clairethrossell started her campaign, after the deaths of her beautiful boys’, this change is on the cusp of being delivered by our Labour govt.
I did it! 🎉🌊🥳
So proud to say that I completed my 7km swim today in 3 hours 50 mins, all to raise the money for a fully accessible changing room at Stocksbridge Leisure Centre.
It was a huge challenge and I’d love to reach our £7k target: https://t.co/d2QqXN5sSb
I was so proud to vote for the Victims and Courts Bill, introducing the automatic restriction of parental responsibility for vile rapists and sex offenders, as a result of the incredible work of my friend @NatalieFleetMP
This is the difference a Labour Government makes.
Today, the government has tabled an amendment to the Victims & Courts Bill to restrict parental rights for convicted rapists.
This is for every mother and child who’s lived in fear.
More on the amendment here: https://t.co/zaoX86FWdf
I'm so grateful to @Keir_Starmer for meeting with my constituent, the formidable @ClaireThrossell to deliver her promise to ensure her boys’ voices are heard by repealing presumption of contact.
His message is clear: the safety of children must be at heart of our family courts.
Today marks the 11th anniversary since the tragic deaths of Jack and Paul Sykes, who died at the hands of their known domestically abusive farther in a house fire he set alight.
It is also the day that their mother's promised to them is fulfilled 🧵
I made it clear from the start I could not support the proposals on personal independence payments. It is an in-work benefit, designed to ensure disabled people can live independently.
https://t.co/rlZ10aX4Ja
Still processing yesterday. It still hasn’t quite sunk in the enormity. One thing I know is this couldn’t have happened without @kimleadbeater at the helm - she’s just incredible.
Pleased to have played a small part.
❤️🌹🤍
Tomorrow at 2:30pm @GBNEWS will be airing my full interview with @GloriaDePiero
We covered a wide range of topics, including assisted dying, inclusive maternity care and what I would say to disabled people thinking about standing for election
Tune in!
This woman is a powerhouse. Watch Marie Tidball’s interview tomorrow afternoon. I’ll post longer podcast version tomorrow. Labour MP: 'My parents helped me cope when I wanted to die - but I still support assisted dying' https://t.co/At7iDBEdgx
I shared my experience as a disabled mother and the inequalities I faced with my pregnancy, birth, and post-natal care with @Channel4News.
I am launching a campaign for high-quality, inclusive maternity care that breaks down barriers for disabled women. (🧵)