More than 360,000 council and school support staff across England and Wales begin voting today on whether to take strike action over pay UNISON has warned local government employers must improve the pay offer to avoid the strike threat. UNISON head of local government Mike

It was very emotional to watch this statement in the House. I cannot imagine the pain that these families have endured. We owe it to them and the whole Grenfell community to enact the changes needed so nothing like this ever happens again 💚

"As a previous generation rose to their moment, so we will too" Ending of my (no notes) maiden speech

BREAKING: The Labour government is cracking down on polluting water bosses.

✅ A proud moment delivering my maiden speech to Parliament Whilst Stratford & Bow is a new constituency, its history is old and rich. Home to Suffragettes, titans of the Labour movement, NHS founders, legendary Grime artists, Pearly Kings & Queens & a rich tapestry of cultures

I am proud to be standing to be Chair of the Women and Equalities Select Committee. From healthcare inequalities to hate crime, my focus will be providing a unifying and productive voice on many issues that affect people in our country every day. A thread... 🧵

Our message to the tin pot politicians, the street thugs and any ragtag group that tries to promote their message of hate is clear  –   Not in our workplaces,   Not in our communities,   Not on our watch. - @Nowak_Paul to #TUC24

Solidarity is the living, breathing spirit of this movement - at home, in every community and across the globe. This includes our calls for a future built on a two state solution, a safe and secure Israel, and a safe, secure and free Palestine. - @Nowak_Paul to #TUC24

Spot on from Paul Nowak 👏🏾

So good to have a business secretary like Jonathan Reynolds who unashamedly makes the case for flexible working because it is good for productivity in itself and unlocks workforce currently cut out by outdated ideas Anna Whitehouse #flexAppeal telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/…

With polls closing tomorrow for the LWN elections, I’ve been proud to stand with so many remarkable women. If you haven’t cast your vote yet, please remember to do so! #LWNelects24 #Hajira4LWN

Pleased to meet the Head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK Husam Zomlot. I updated him on the UK's humanitarian efforts in Gaza and support for a reformed Palestinian Authority. We need an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, a surge in aid and the release of all hostages now.

I am here with Richard Cribb, Founder of Kindled Spirit, a charity formed over 10 years ago to support young female victims of human trafficking in India. They partner with a local NGO called Kshamata and to date have supported over 1200 young women recover from the trauma

Today is #WorldSepsisDay. Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection. It can be hard to spot, so get clued up on the symptoms. Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/sepsis/

Sepsis is a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection. On World Sepsis Day, let's raise awareness and support the UK Sepsis Trust. #SepsisSurvivor #WorldSepsisDay #UKSepsisTrust The UK Sepsis Trust

Today is World Sepsis Day and September is Sepsis Awareness Month. #WorldSepsisDay #SepsisAwarenessMonth #Sepsis

Now let’s work together to cut waiting lists and reform the NHS. x.com/dhscgovuk/stat…

We will call out Antisemitism for what it is: hatred.

Congratulations to Hollie Ridley who becomes the Labour Party’s next General Secretary. Hollie started her career as a trainee organiser in 2011 and since then worked her way up to her current role as Executive Director for Nations and Regions. Overseeing the field operation at

After numerous false dawns, safe access zones finally becoming reality within next month. Ealing introduced first ever one and has led the way. Women up and down the country will now have same protections