Diana Johnson DBE MP 🇬🇧🇺🇦🌈

Labour MP Hull North & Cottingham. Employment Minister at DWP. ❤️Strong Yorkshire tea, cake, cozy crime novels, black Labradors & a splash of red.

[Jason Evans @JasonEvansF8]

Nine years ago today, the infected blood scandal public inquiry was announced. I still remember where I was when I found out.

The night before, Diana Johnson MP had secured an emergency debate and I’d spent the evening lobbying MPs to attend and encouraging others to do the same.

But honestly, I did not think that day would be the day. There had been so many debates before and moments that raised hope to be dashed. But, by lunchtime on 11 July 2017 (with my phone having gone mad in my pocket without my knowledge as I tinkered with Google ads campaigns for the alloy wheel company I worked at) a colleague said: “Well done mate, I’ve just seen the news.”

He showed me the BBC website headline: “Contaminated blood scandal inquiry announced.” I remember walking out to my car, checking my phone, and seeing the messages. After that, most of the day is a blur and nine years on, the world is different.

The Inquiry happened. The truth is on the public record. Compensation is now being delivered.

Compensation can never come in place of the truth. Thankfully, after years of campaigning, both were secured.

There is still much to do but today I’m thinking of and grateful to everyone who helped push that door open and of those who did not live to see it.

[Commonwealth War Graves @CWGC]

The grave of Corporal Thomas Nigel McFarland, No. 1 Company, New Zealand Machine Gun Corps has been rededicated at our Passchendaele New British Cemetery in Belgium.

His final resting place was identified after research that was submitted to us. With further detailed research analysed by the New Zealand Defence Force, it was adjudicated that the grave of an unknown Corporal in Passchendaele New British Cemetery was that of Corporal McFarland.

Discover more on our website, link below.

(Photo: Eric Compernolle BEM).

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

For people with mental health conditions, the right support can be life changing

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden visited @MindCharity to hear how wraparound support helps people navigate the welfare system and find a path into work

[Diana Johnson DBE MP 🇬🇧🇺🇦🌈 @DianaJohnsonMP]

My statement on why I am today nominating Andy Burnham to be Leader of the Labour Party.

[Michael Shanks MP @mgshanks]

Who approved all those wind farms without a coherent plan to connect them to the grid Claire?

We’re sorting out your half done job.

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

Read more about the findings of the Timms Review of Personal Independence interim report https://t.co/IZfJNhjJ8f

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

The Timms Review steering group has published its interim report into Personal Independence Payment

The largest co-produced review ever undertaken by government at a national level, it has heard from nearly 40,000 people and organisations across the country

[Diana Johnson DBE MP 🇬🇧🇺🇦🌈 @DianaJohnsonMP]

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[Patrick Maguire @patrickkmaguire]

Full text of (long) Burnham email to Labour MPs on the new regime

- Cabinet expected to “prioritise PLP engagement”
- Whips office as “HR department”
- No more legislation presented as “fait accomplit” by ministers and officials

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[caroline wheeler @cazjwheeler]

Breaking: @CountBinface would not be able to sit in the House of Commons wearing his signature space-warrior costume in the unlikely event he wins the Clacton by-election against Nigel Farage, the @theipaper can reveal.

The House of Commons operates under a mixture of standing orders, precedent and the Speaker’s authority, and MPs are expected to wear “business-like attire” in the Chamber.

Parliamentary guidance says clothing should demonstrate respect for the House, and that uniforms, large slogan-bearing items and other forms of demonstrative dress are generally not considered in order.

Members who show “flagrant disrespect” in their manner of dress can be asked to withdraw from the Chamber, and the Speaker may refuse to call them to speak.

[Rachel Reeves @RachelReevesMP]

I will accept Nigel Farage’s request to be appointed Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead.

It is a farce and a desperate distraction, and the people of Clacton deserve better.

But if he wants to spend the summer arguing with a bin, I won't stop him.

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

Removing the two-child limit will lift 450,000 children out of poverty by the end of this parliament

Today is the last day we record the households affected by the policy, which ended on 6 April 2026

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

Today, we remember the 52 innocent people whose lives were stolen in the 7 July terrorist attacks. We also remember those who were injured, their families and friends, and the heroic emergency service personnel who ran towards danger that day.

21 years on, we reflect on the resilience our city showed in the face of unimaginable tragedy. London remains strong, resilient and united. We must never allow hatred to win.

London will always stand together against those who seek to divide us or peddle extremism. We will always choose hope over fear, unity over division, and we will continue working together to build a safer, stronger London for everyone.

[Diana Johnson DBE MP 🇬🇧🇺🇦🌈 @DianaJohnsonMP]

I am so sorry to hear this news. George was a skilled parliamentarian, always kind and generous with his time especially to new MPs. He was also a fabulous raconteur and I heard him telling many wonderful funny stories in the Commons tea room. RIP Sir George

[PARLY @PARLYapp]

Speaker paid tribute to Sir George Howarth who died last week. He was MP for Knowsley from 1986 to 2024.

[Anneliese Midgley MP @anneliese_midge]

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my predecessor, Sir George Howarth. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Julie, his children, and all his family, friends and former colleagues at this deeply sad time.

[Ellie Reeves @elliereeves]

The Early Victims' Right to Review will be rolled out nationwide. 


The rollout was only possible due to the work of campaigners such as @jadeblueLDN. This is a big step forward, giving victims of rape and serious sexual offences a second chance at justice.

[Commonwealth War Graves @CWGC]

Today we are announcing the largest single addition to our casualty records since the Second World War, following a major international research project drawing on rare historical records.

A total of 9,909 Indian Army servicemen – previously missing from the our records – have now been added, correcting a past historical omission that meant they were never formally commemorated.

👉 Find out more here: https://t.co/mI78XzxAFb

[Diana Johnson DBE MP 🇬🇧🇺🇦🌈 @DianaJohnsonMP]

I was honoured to cut the ribbon and officially open the University of Hull Stratford campus last week!

This landmark expansion will serve to strengthen Hull's global reach, bringing high-quality teaching, academic support and career-focused programmes into the heart of London.

[Diana Johnson DBE MP 🇬🇧🇺🇦🌈 @DianaJohnsonMP]

This afternoon I enjoyed seeing, as I always do, the gardening talents of so many constituents in the second Sunday of this year’s Avenues Open Gardens. This event raises money for local good causes and this year celebrates its 50th anniversary.

[Tim Iredale @iredalepolitics]

Would plans by @andyburnham to make more govt decisions in the north benefit cities like Hull?

Here’s what @DianaJohnsonMP told Politics North #bbcpn

[Tim Iredale @iredalepolitics]

Politics North kicks off at 10am on BBC One #bbcpn

Can Burnham power up the North? @crispinrolfe reports from #Hull

Has debate over grooming gangs become a political football? @AishaIqbalKhan

Claims that rising student loan debt is hampering career progression @SarahSand37