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Labour Member of Parliament for Kensington & Bayswater | Kensington Against Dirty Money | Obama Leader | QPR | Constituent ๐Ÿ“ง Joe.powell.mp@parliament.uk

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Big win for London, and for Kensington & Bayswater.
๐Ÿšจ Thousands of stolen phones recovered.
๐Ÿ‘ฎ Major criminal networks dismantled.
๐Ÿ‘Š Real results. Safer streets.
๐Ÿค Strong partnerships and smart policing are making a real difference.

10.10.2025 15:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ‘‡ Iโ€™d love to hear from you: which of these issues matters most to you locally?
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06.10.2025 18:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

* ๐Ÿ’ท Money in politics โ€“ getting dirty money out of our politics and making elections fairer๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Morocco - hosting an event about strengthening UK-Morocco relations

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and bring these ideas back home.

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06.10.2025 18:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

* ๐Ÿข Building safety โ€“ rejecting the false choice between safety and building the new homes we need.
* ๐ŸŒ Online safety โ€“ tackling abuse, misinformation, and improving childrens' safety online.

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06.10.2025 18:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I spent last week at Labour Conference diving into the issues that matter most to Kensington & Bayswater.๐ŸŒน

Hereโ€™s a quick recap of what I discussed...

* ๐Ÿ  Rentersโ€™ rights โ€“ backing the Renters' Rights Bill to abolish no fault evictions and give more tenancy protection

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06.10.2025 18:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is the biggest procurement scandal in British history - and Labour will continue to work flat out to get our money back.

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02.10.2025 08:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ Yesterday, the High Court ruled that PPE Medpro breached its contracts with the Government over PPE supplies.

This money must be repaid in full and Michelle Mone should no longer sit in the House of Lords.

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02.10.2025 08:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UK government wins ยฃ122m pandemic case against Michelle Mone-linked firm over faulty PPE Trial heard 25m surgical gowns supplied by PPE Medpro to protect NHS staff were unusable and could โ€˜seriously harm or kill patientsโ€™

๐Ÿงตon Michelle Mone and Covid contracts

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Former Tory peer Michelle Mone has called todayโ€™s ruling that PPE Medpro must give the taxpayer back ยฃ122m for supplying dodgy PPE an โ€˜establishment cover-upโ€™. Utter nonsense.

Letโ€™s ignore the rhetoric & look at the facts ๐Ÿ‘‡

01.10.2025 18:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 77    ๐Ÿ” 41    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

Thanks to the hard work of our police and our community.

There is a lot more work to do to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour, but facts are important - and those trying to talk down London and promote division and fear should remember that.

01.10.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I know how concerned residents in Kensington & Bayswater are about making our streets safer.

New data shows violent crime with injury has fallen across every London borough โ€“ including Kensington & Chelsea (-4.6%) and Westminster (-13.8%) (Aug 2024โ€“25, MPS data),

01.10.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”ฅ The choice we face is historic.
Division, decline, and populism - or a future of renewal, respect, and unity.

In Kensington & Bayswater, we have far more in common than what divides us - and thatโ€™s the future for our country that I will continue to champion.

30.09.2025 19:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Keep an eye out - the next coffee morning could be coming to your neighbourhood soon, or get in touch by email if you want an invite!

And if thereโ€™s somewhere youโ€™d like me to visit, let me know, your input could help shape our next stop! ๐Ÿ“ (2/2)

28.09.2025 12:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ˜• Community Coffee with your MP!

I hold several community meetings a month - and I love meeting residents and hearing your ideas! ๐Ÿ˜Š

These gatherings are such a great chance to:
๐Ÿ’ฌ Discuss community campaigns
๐Ÿ“ Raise any concerns
๐Ÿ“ข Hear the latest updates about whatโ€™s happening in our area (1/2)

28.09.2025 12:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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AI tool used to recover ยฃ500m lost to fraud, government says Ministers say software developed by the Cabinet Office has helped to ramp up fraud detection.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Where else do you think the government should crack down on fraud and corruption?
Read more here: www.bbc.com/news/article...

27.09.2025 12:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Every pound lost to fraud is a pound stolen from our schools, hospitals and community safety.

This year, weโ€™ve turned the tables, using AI to save ยฃ484 million that would have been lost. ๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿ’ท

Thatโ€™s money going back where it belongs: into public services that matter to you.

27.09.2025 12:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The UK must stand with Ukrainian children and introduce a Ukrainian GCSE When war breaks out, it is children who pay the highest price.


3๏ธโƒฃ Learn from the trauma-informed teaching practice happening around country so all our schools can benefit.

๐Ÿ“˜ Read more in my latest op-ed: www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti... (3/3)

25.09.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The UK must stand with Ukrainian children and introduce a Ukrainian GCSE When war breaks out, it is children who pay the highest price.

1๏ธโƒฃ Bring back the Ukrainian GCSE โ€“ So these children can study their own language and heritage, staying connected to their roots and

2๏ธโƒฃ Set up the first permanent bilingual Ukrainian secondary school.

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25.09.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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There are now more than 34000 Ukrainian children in the UK, many of whom will go back to help rebuild their country - but with Putin showing no signs of ending his brutal war the support here should evolve to... (1/3)

25.09.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thatโ€™s why so many parents, teachers & students in Kensington & Bayswater have joined my local campaign for change.

Ignore Reform, and let's work together to protect our childrenโœŠ (2/2)

24.09.2025 08:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿšจ If Reform really cared about child safetyโ€ฆ why are they trying to scrap the Online Safety Act and put children at risk?

๐Ÿ“ฑ Social media & addictive apps are harming childrenโ€™s mental health, reducing real-world experiences, and undermining learning. (1/2)

24.09.2025 08:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 18    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

A just and lasting peace can only be achieved through a two-state solution.

This morning also reaffirmed the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire, the safe return of all hostages, and a path forward that ensures dignity, security, and lasting peace for both peoples. (2/2)

22.09.2025 16:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I was honoured to be invited to attend a moving ceremony this morning at the Palestinian Mission in London to mark the formal UK recognition of the State of Palestine.

I have supported recognition before and since being elected. (1/2)

22.09.2025 16:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Today is a historic day. I welcome the UKโ€™s recognition of Palestine as a step towards justice, dignity, and hope for the Palestinian people.

21.09.2025 13:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lovely to visit Norland Place School yesterday and take some brilliant questions at assembly ๐ŸŽ“. On the agenda: votes at 16, electric cars, social media regulation, and local transport.

20.09.2025 09:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

(3/3)๐Ÿ”นCode of Ethics: mandatory standards, whistle-blower protection, and a complaints process.
๐Ÿ”น New Offences: criminal acts for misleading the public or failing to protect life.
Iโ€™ve tried to explain what this means in this video - watch now and let me know your thoughts on the Hillsborough law?

19.09.2025 16:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

(2/3)๐Ÿ”น Duty of Candour: public authorities must tell the truth in inquiries, backed by criminal law.
๐Ÿ”น Fair Legal Support: bereaved families get proper, non-means tested legal aid.
๐Ÿ”น Accountability Across the Board: covering 1.4 million public officials.

19.09.2025 16:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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(1/3)โš–๏ธ A landmark step for justice was made this week. At its heart, the Hillsborough Law is about making sure no family ever has to fight the state for honesty again. Hereโ€™s what it means in practice...

19.09.2025 16:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โœ… The murder rate is lower than it was 10 years ago.
โœ… The Violence Reduction Unit is helping prevent serious violent crime.
โœ… The government is committed to more neighbourhood policing, with officers out of back office functions (2/2)

18.09.2025 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Reform say London is lawless. The truth? That claim is nonsense driven by a few online influencers desperate for clicks ๐Ÿšจ (1/2)

18.09.2025 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Hillsborough Law is a transformative moment for our country This is landmark legislation not just for victims, but for our politics.

I spoke with PoliticsHome about why this matters so deeply for Grenfellโ€™s legacy. Read my full op-ed here ๐Ÿ‘‡(2/2)
๐Ÿ”— www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

17.09.2025 08:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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