Kim Johnson MP

The Eldonian dream: Inside the fight for Liverpool’s community housing utopia Eldonian village was a forerunner in neighbourhood regeneration. Thirty years on it is fighting for survival

The Eldonian story is a stark reminder of what happens when communities lose control of their own future.

We need to get back to genuine community-led regeneration - transparent, accountable & rooted in the people who live there.

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80 Parliamentarians demand UK government act to stop Israel's settler violence and forced dispossession of Palestinians in communities like Umm al Khair

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Pleased to meet with Justice Secretary David Lammy this week to discuss the legacy of the 2017 Lammy Review, ongoing concerns around joint enterprise & the impact recent skilled worker visa changes are having on prison officers at HMP Liverpool.

Important conversations that must lead to action.

“Without pay that reflects the realities of the job, the NHS will continue to bleed talent and lose experience it cannot replace.”

Great piece in @tribunemagazine.bsky.social which emphasises exactly why I was honoured to join the British Medical Association picket line at the Royal last week ✊🏽

📢 | Liverpool’s Chinatown is calling for ideas for a new logo.

Following consultation with businesses & community groups, we're looking for ideas which will reflect its history & support its continued growth.

Find out more: https://mailchi.mp/e713cc2b149e/liverpool-chinatown-logo-creative-brief

Every child deserves the best start in life.

#ScraptheCap

Humanitarian Situation Update #337 | West Bank | United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Occupied Palestinian Territory October 2025 recorded the highest monthly number of Israeli settler attacks since OCHA began documenting such incidents in 2006, with more than 260 attacks resulting in casualties, property damage or ...

This October saw the highest number of settler attacks since UNOCHA began recording incidents.

One in every five Palestinians that Israeli forces killed so far in 2025 across the West Bank was a child.

More in OCHAOPT's latest report here:
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Graphic reads "Disability Pay Gap Day. £4,081 - estimated amount a disabled employee will early less than a non-disabled worker per year"

Today is #DisabilityPayGap day, the day when Disabled workers stop getting paid for the rest of the year.
In 2025 Disabled workers earn £78.40 less a week then non-disabled workers. Disabled workers earn £4,081 less a year than everyone else.
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The multi-millionaire deputy leader of Reform wants to raid the pensions of firefighters and other workers.

Scrapping defined benefit pensions would be an attack on all workers. The FBU will resist any attempt to cut the pensions that firefighters have already paid into.

Zohran Mamdani seals remarkable victory - but real challenges await After entering the race largely unnoticed, the new mayor of New York City can expect to face serious scrutiny in office.

Huge congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on your inspiring victory! 🌹

Zohran has proven what can happen when you offer a bold socialist agenda that tackles affordability & the cost of living. Our Prime Minister should take note.

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Government's repeat protest restrictions worse than feared - Liberty

Protest is fundamental to democracy - it must be protected.

The government should be safeguarding our right to protest, not eroding it with more draconian powers.

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Reeves to lay groundwork for tax rises in ‘candid’ speech about budget Chancellor to promise ‘fairness and opportunity’ but will not repeat manifesto pledge on tax, after PM’s hint at breach

Tough choices for who? Who will be taking the burden?

It’s time those with the broadest shoulders actually carried the weight. We need a wealth tax now.

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Nigel Farage suggests young people on minimum wage earn too much Reform UK leader also predicted a general election within the next two years, as a consequence of Rachel Reeves’s ‘austerity Budget’

Nigel Farage has earned over £1 million from second jobs in the last year - and still wants to cut pay for the lowest-paid, claiming the minimum wage is too high for younger workers.

Tells you everything you need to know about whose side he’s on.

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Margaret Aspinall: 'The S*n should be made to answer for its abuses' Writing exclusively in the ECHO, the legendary campaigner has called for accountability on the day Hillsborough Law is debated in parliament

"Today is an important milestone & nothing should take away from that. It is extraordinary how far we have come. But justice won’t be done until The S*n, too, is called to answer for its abuses, and its role in the cover-up."

I couldn't agree more 👇

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Our council tax system is broken, unjust & based on outdated 1991 property values.

In Liverpool Riverside, families pay up to 3x more of their home’s value in council tax than those in the wealthiest areas. It’s time for a fairer system.

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Our right to protest is under attack. If Mandela, Gandhi or Fawcett took to the streets today, they could be jailed.

We must defend the right to protest – it’s how we’ve achieved justice & progress in Britain. A chilling sign of our times.

@greenpeaceuk.bsky.social

NHS makes morning-after pill available for free across pharmacies in England Those in need of free emergency contraception no longer have to see their GP or attend a sexual health clinic

This is the change that a Labour government makes - the morning-after pill will be available free of charge on the NHS from pharmacies today!

The biggest change to sexual health services since the 1960s & a major advance for women’s reproductive health.

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Powerful #BlackHistoryMonth drop-in in Parliament highlighting the fight to end caste discrimination & advance equality for all.

Important discussion led by @unison.org.uk, UNISON Black Members, @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social & many more on taking the anti-caste movement forward in the UK ✊🏾

The Renters’ Rights Act is now law - fantastic news for Liverpool! 🏘️

It ends Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions, introduces Awaab’s Law & a Decent Homes Standard, giving renters greater security, rights & protections.

A fairer deal & peace of mind for families across our city ❤️

✨ Happy Diwali to all celebrating today.

May this Diwali bring blessings, peace & prosperity to everyone. May it be a day of light & joy!🪔

#Diwali2025

Pleased to chair an APPG on Miscarriages of Justice meeting on Dr Lucy Welsh & Dr Amy Clarke’s research into experiences of accessing justice through the CCRC. It was a powerful & insightful discussion on what more must be done to remove barriers & deliver real reform.

📸 @andyaitchison.bsky.social

Great show of solidarity with @rmtunion.bsky.social today ✊🏽

These unnecessary changes to the Skilled Worker visa will have a devastating impact - threatening job security, livelihoods & creating gaps in the workforce.

Hundreds of rail and Tube staff are at risk. This must be stopped immediately.

I’ve met with many people from Liverpool’s hospitality industry who’ve shared their concerns about the serious challenges facing the sector.

Alongside @emmalewellmp.bsky.social & @ukhospitality.bsky.social, we’ve written to the Chancellor urging her to protect & support this vital industry 👇

Liverpool City Region Growth Plan is 10-year blueprint to boost the economy - Liverpool Express Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, joined Mayor Steve Rotheram and other city region leaders today to launch a ‘bold and ambitious’

A bold and ambitious roadmap for @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social - promising tens of thousands of jobs & £10 billion in economic growth.

This Growth Plan represents a major step forward for all our communities - this is what we can achieve when we back ourselves.
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Liverpool Irish Festival - Oct annually, across Merseyside Bringing Liverpool and Ireland closer together using arts and culture; celebrating Liverpool's Irish story, influence and creativity.

The @livirishfest.bsky.social begins this week! 🍀

Connecting Liverpool & Ireland through arts, culture & heritage.

This year’s theme, 'Arrivals', explores stories of migration, identity & hope.

See the full programme here👉
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com

#LIF2025 #LivIrishFest

UK charities say toxic immigration rhetoric leading to threats against staff Voluntary organisations forced to introduce extensive security measures to protect staff and property

Words have consequences and the far-right's toxic rhetoric on immigration is putting people at real risk.

Charities doing vital work are facing increasing threats daily. Hate in all its forms has no place in our society.

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🏆 The World Cup of Stations voting is now open! 🏆

🚉 Out of all 2,585 GB railway stations, it is a huge honour for Liverpool Lime Street to be included on this year's final shortlist, as the world’s oldest grand railway terminus.

🗳️ Cast your vote here:
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World Mental Health Day 2025 World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. The theme is set by the World Federation of Mental Health.

If you need support, please reach out to loved ones or to the relevant helplines:

Mind: 0300 123 3393
Samaritans: 116 123
National Suicide Prevention Helpline: 0800 689 5652
Campaign Against Living Miserably: 0800 58 58 58
The Mix (U23s): 0808 808 4994

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Today is World Mental Health Day - a day to highlight the importance of looking after our mental health and check in with your friends, family and colleagues 💜

Let’s remember: our mental health matters - not just today, but every day. It's ok not to be ok.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2025