Landmark moment for our town and an honour to officially open the #Slough Community Diagnostic Centre.
Grateful to the Government and @frimleyhealth.bsky.social for agreeing to locate it here and make this huge £25 million investment, so patients can get tests done to improve their #health.
The #UK has rightly played no part in #Israel-US strikes on #Iran, but really anxious now for safety of millions in the #MiddleEast.
We must defend our citizens and friends in the region, help evacuate Brits back home if stranded and work with allies to deescalate the situation.
Like my #Slough constituents, good people of #NorthernIreland deserve the best possible public services.
This #Labour government is bringing down sky-high #NHS waiting lists across the #UK, but Westminster and Stormont must work cooperatively to improve outcomes for patients.
On the campaign trail with committed activists for the important #GortonandDentonByElection.
If you live locally here, please #VoteLabour🌹TODAY — for unity, not division.
Pleased to present #Slough #apprentice Alexis Lasig with his #Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase certificate.
#Apprenticeships are amazing for gaining experience and pathway to a lifelong career, so I hope the Government will continue to do everything possible to support them.
Work of @thehalotrust.bsky.social clearing #landmines and other explosive devices left behind by conflicts, managing weapons and teaching safety is invaluable - undoubtedly saving countless lives.
Pleased to learn more from them and support their work in such fraught times.
Labour chair of the House of Commons defence select committee @tandhesi.bsky.social said “MoD must reveal what they know”.
Tory shadow defsec James Cartlidge said “Anything else relating to Epstein must be disclosed, esp if there is any chance that he used RAF bases for his own private flights.”
EXC: An RAF airport was used by a private plane linked to Jeffrey Epstein as late as 2013, DoJ files show
Pressure is growing on MoD to reveal info on Epstein use of military airbases
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Proud to be re-elected as Vice Chair of the Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases APPG, on which I have served for a number of years.
We work to raise awareness of #malaria and neglected tropical diseases, and collectively figure out how to help stop their spread and save lives around the world.
Really grateful to the Memory Clinic in Upton Hospital #Slough, the Admiral Nurse, @dementiauk.bsky.social and wider team for their service to our #community.
The clinic is a crucial centre, particularly for those suffering with young onset #dementia - proud to support this important cause.
Good to host the #Polish #Defence Committee during their #UK visit, as our Defence Committee exchanged views on the work of our 🇬🇧🇵🇱 committees.
As we seek to increase coordination with #Europe, vital we strengthen ties across the continent including with our good friends #Poland.
Having lost loved ones to #cancer, like many of you, I know the pain it can cause.
Proud to back Government's National Cancer Plan to save 320,000 more lives in next decade and @cancerresearchuk.org who’re crucial in fightback against this awful disease.
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Great to catch up again with my friend David Miliband, as we discussed his #HumanitarianAid work as President of the International Rescue Committee, and exchanged notes on the recent ups and downs of British #politics.
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Come rain (there’s been lots of it recently!) or shine, my team and I will always be there for my #Slough constituents.
Another two Friday MP advice surgeries completed, to give people a #HelpingHand with their worries and issues.
#Pubs are a valued cultural institution for #communities, where people come together supporting the local economy.
That's why I'm pleased the #Labour Government is cutting pubs’ business rates by 15% and freezing bills for further 2 years—cheers to that!
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Are Ministers being held back by the institution or some “deep state” from implementing their priorities?
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Many of my Slough constituents face lengthy delays for @tflondon.bsky.social private hire licences, with complaints of unclear communication and forms going missing!
This must be urgently resolved, as drivers rely on them for their family livelihoods - to pay bills and put food on the table.
#Fiji is a nation with which the #UK has close ties, especially our #ArmedForces #veterans community.
Pleased to join AGM of Fiji All-Party Parliamentary Group to discuss 🇫🇯🇬🇧cooperation on shared priorities like #climate, ocean stewardship, #trade and sustainable development.
This year marks a rare convergence of the festivals of #Lent, #Ramadan and the #LunarNewYear.
Whichever you celebrate, they are united by the values of faith, hope and charity, so my very best wishes to you all.
#WesternRailLinkToHeathrow makes perfect sense—delivers for people, economy and environment.
Government says it’s prioritising investment in #infrastructure, so it ought to commit to this project that connects 20% of UK population to within one interchange of nation’s main port.
Been to #California many times to see family and friends, hence wonderful to meet their California Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social.
Talked about hope our two nations #UK and #USA continue close special relationship, especially on #defence and #security; and vital need for global #ClimateAction.
I have long been raising concerns about the prevalence and impacts of #PFAS ("forever chemicals") on our #health and #environment.
Glad to see a government finally taking this issue seriously with the UK’s first ever plan to tackle these toxic substances.
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Tragically, one in every 33 people in #Gaza has been killed and one in every 14 injured!
This colossal scale of assault on the #Palestinian people shows mass and indiscriminate action - surely it indicates a clear risk of #InternationalLaw violation and #genocide.
#MunichSecurityConference2026 was an extremely busy 4 days, meeting with prominent people in #defence and #security from across the globe.
In an increasingly volatile world, critical we collectively figure out a way forward to keep us safe and secure.
Melting polar ice caps are increasing access to the Arctic and High North region, with significant defence and security implications for the UK.
We are asking: Are the UK Armed Forces prepared to operate in the High North, if needed?
Learn more ⬇️
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Business hubs like our town ought to be the best place for #road users, but #Slough council is now regrettably ranked in the red!
Glad this Labour government is providing £7.3 billion for road repairs.
Local council must use its share of funds wisely to fix our #potholes.
Fascinating to visit the Virginia-class submarine USS Vermont while our Defence Committee was recently in Australia.
The #AUKUS programme is an amazing example of close co-operation between allies, and #submarines like this are crucial to its success.
📸: PO2 Nicholas Russell
Sadly, many of the Government's wounds over the last year have been self-inflicted, @skynewsrss.bsky.social, not least the appointment of #Mandelson as US Ambassador.
It must do better and deliver for the country.
Now is not the time for a #leadership contest!
The #PrimeMinister has promised changes, so @skynewsrss.bsky.social, we need to give him the chance to deliver for the country.
Many of my constituents, especially healthcare workers, feel strongly that the goalposts on #IndefiniteLeaveToRemain are being moved.
Any retrospective changes to legislation would be wholly unfair!
