Sam Rushworth MP

Labour MP for Bishop Auckland

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

@andrew_behan Stop with this factionalism, Andrew. It's reminiscent of the Corbyn years, attacking everyone then demanding loyalty.

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

@PaulFelinetusk You really should get your facts straight before making allegations like that.

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

Of course Keir got some things wrong like all leaders ever, but it's rare to find one so driven by service, particularly to the working people of Britain. I thank him for doing the hard yards others shied away from to rebuild Labour, take us into gvrnmnt and stabilise the economy

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

Good one 😂

[Sam Coates Sky @SamCoatesSky]

Hope @jreynoldsMP is pleased with his new, bigger, department

It’s simply DBIST.

Better than all the rest.

[Kanishka Narayan MP @KanishkaNarayan]

The Prime Minister, @andyburnham, today asked me to attend Cabinet as Minister for AI, a sign of his deep commitment to AI's importance.

AI is likely the most significant technology in human history. Its impact will dwarf other things.

The best case for it is compelling beyond our dreams: a reindustrialised Britain, stronger national security, public services transformed for the better.

The risks, too, are real: it is right that the British public shares those worries, for jobs, for the pace of change.

The central fact is that it is happening. Nations have a narrow window to decide whether they shape AI or get shaped by it. Britain is in that window right now.

While that window is still open, I will act with pace, I will act with ambition, and I will focus relentlessly on securing British influence in shaping AI.

I will also bring to this job the place I represent - a constituency in Wales, a nation with industry and ambition at its heart, a proud history of punching above its weight on the global stage. A nation which welcomed a 12-year old and his family, gave us the best chance at opportunity, put me in Parliament as Wales' first ethnic minority MP, and now affords me the chance to make a mark in Cabinet. Diolch o galon to everyone in the Vale of Glamorgan.

https://t.co/KbdRgCFk8P

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

@whazell Brutal and inexplicable

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

@MichaelLCrick Depends where you think the North is.

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

@IanBenn52343462 I never once called on KS to resign. I spent weeks arguing that we shouldn't be changing leader while in government.

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

@LucyMPowell Congratulations Lucy. The most important role in government for addressing our nation's greatest test: zero NEETs through creating new pathways to successful productive adult lives.

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

Great appointment. Miatta listened and acted when I asked if we could extend Warm Homes Discount to more people. She will be focused on reducing bills and securing our energy future.

[Politics UK @PolitlcsUK]

🚨 NEW: Andy Burnham has appointed Miatta Fahnbulleh as Energy and Net Zero Secretary

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

Nick is one the loveliest most decent people in our movement as this letter shows.
Andy is very fortunate to have people who will stay loyal to a Labour government - putting the country first not settling scores - after being sacked.

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

@andrew_behan What did you expect?

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

@ScouseWolfy @SteveReedMP To be clear - this is a fake quote and not what Keir said.

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

An excellent letter setting out impressive progress over the past two years. Thank you @SteveReedMP .

And you're right - never apologise for loyalty or putting the country first.

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

@LiviaAugusta10 @KBGreyhoundlady @SteveReedMP Are you sure about Darren? Haven't heard that yet but would be very surprised if that's true.

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

Perspective from Bishop Auckland: this is one of the most popular things Andy could do (though of course it would need to be funded).

[Politics UK @PolitlcsUK]

🚨 NEW: Andy Burnham says he's looking at raising the personal tax-free allowance from £12,750

"It has dragged more people in - pensioners - and that particularly has become a growing issue"

[Beth Rigby @BethRigby]

NEW: Am told Keir Starmer wrote handwritten notes for every single member of No 10 staff - in the hundreds - thanking them for their public service

[Faisal Islam @faisalislam]

Quite the quote from Lynton Crosby:

[Ben Nunn @BenNunnUK]

The number one rule of a political adviser is keep quiet in public. To keep off social media and to be the voice behind the scenes. But just for today I’m breaking that rule.

I first met Keir Starmer more than twelve years ago when he was standing to be the Labour Party candidate in Holborn and St Pancras.

Since then I have had the privilege of being by his side. From Brexit to the pandemic, leadership campaign to election, opposition to government. Changing Labour from a party of protest to a party of change. Having the chance to do what politics is really about: improving people’s lives.

Keir is a man of extraordinary strength, determination and decency. I’m so proud of what we have achieved together. Others will judge his time in politics as they see fit. But for me I see a Britain today that is a better country because of his leadership.

Right, back to staying quiet.

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

Well done Spain 🇪🇸 Deserved winners.

Argentina's dirty play can go back home with them.

The World Cup is won by Europe! 😉

[Sam Rushworth MP @SamJRushworth]

Why do USA national anthem singers at sports events always sound like they're inside a washing machine?

Anyway, tonight, we are all Spain 🇪🇸