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We will always honour the result of the Brexit referendum, but the Conservatives delivered a rubbish deal. We can improve our economy and tackle the cost of living by working with Europe. (2/2)

“We are not the Britain of the Brexit years anymore.”

There was huge applause in the room when the Prime Minister said this at the Munich Security Conference last week. (1/2)

Stability of status is what enabled my parents to plan for the future and to give me a proper education. I took part in the parliamentary debate on Indefinite Leave to Remain to emphasise the importance of this stability for immigrant families who are already here.

Today's GDP figures show a much needed pickup in real GDP per capita - 2025 was the first year this measure grew for three years. In April, energy bill reductions from the 2025 Budget will come into effect, tackling inflation and bringing the cost of living down.

I was on BBC Radio 4 last night discussing what the government needs to do in the coming years.

For me, it's the focus on the cost of living – whether it comes to rail fare freezes, energy bills, food, rent and mortgage costs going down because we're getting inflation under control.

Rethinking Economics, the movement changing how the subject is taught Born of student disquiet after the 2008 crash, the group says it is reshaping economists’ education

Almost a decade and a half since I was one of its founders, I’m glad to see @rethinkecon.bsky.social play a huge role in educating young economists across the world. Great to speak to Matthew in his new piece in @theguardian.com about Rethinking Economics:

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Delivering that change will also require a Cabinet and front bench that reflect the breadth of views across the Parliamentary Labour Party and the diverse traditions that make up our movement, strengthening both unity and effectiveness as we move forward.

At the same time, we must recognise that the public rightly expects change to be felt more quickly, especially in our economy and in living standards.

When the government has deviated from our Labour values, it has made errors, but this Labour Government has begun the serious work of changing the country and delivering the national renewal we promised voters in 2024.

Turning inward to a leadership contest now would be both wrong and counterproductive when there is still so much vital work ahead. Our focus should remain on delivering the change voters asked for, not distracting ourselves from it.

State recognition has given Husam and his staff new diplomatic protections and righted a historical injustice left over from Britain’s colonial rule of Palestine, but we must do more to rebuild Gaza, and to put the ceasefire on a path towards a two-state solution. (3/3)

After the government took the historic step of recognising the state of Palestine, it was great to organise a visit of MPs and councillors to see Husam at the embassy for the first time since it was officially upgraded to embassy status. (2/3)

I first met the Palestinian Ambassador Dr Husam Zomlot before I became an MP, and I’ve met with him several times since then to discuss the crisis in Gaza. (1/3)

One of the most enjoyable parts of my work over the past year and half has been speaking to thousands of children in 33 schools across our constituency. I want each and every one of the young people growing up here to know that they have a rightful place in our politics.

The @Patchwork Foundation is one of the charities supported by the Speaker of the House of Commons to expand democratic engagement with young people from underrepresented backgrounds.

How humbling to share a platform with many other politicians I look up to, such as @london.gov.uk and @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social, who were also recognised this year.

I brought my parents into Parliament again – and surprised them by winning the New Labour MP of the Year Award by the Patchwork Foundation!

Today, on Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the six million Jewish people who were brutally murdered under Nazi persecution.

I’ve signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment- we must never allow antisemitism and hatred to take root in our society.

Tribune Group Of Labour MPs Wants To Help The Party Beat 'Multiple Different' Electoral Threats The renewed Tribune group of Labour MPs wants to help the government fight “multiple different” electoral threats from the left and the right.

The Tribune Group is one of the largest groups of Labour MPs in Parliament. @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social and I spoke to PoliticsHome about why we got involved and what we’d like to do in 2026 – working together on policy, campaigning for our members, and a big 60th anniversary party!

One constituent, Sunil, even told me: "we are literally throwing our money down the drain to these crooks and they know they can take advantage of no regulation.”

Today in Parliament I asked the government to help crack down on property management companies who are charging unfair and expensive fees to residents.

In 2025, I heard from more than 650 residents with complaints about their property management agencies.

It closes loopholes that allow animal suffering, cracks down on low-welfare breeding, and brings in a proper ban on puppy smuggling.

My old adopted dog Haohao began his life on a street corner – we were lucky to find each other because I think we significantly improved each others’ lives! Our government’s new Animal Welfare Strategy will deliver some of the strongest animal welfare reforms in a generation.

'Tribune – standing between the elite and the people' - LabourList Tribune MPs argue Labour must challenge a broken economic model and rebuild the economy to serve people, not powerful interests.

Read our full piece in @labourlist.bsky.social here 👇

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The Labour Tribune Group of MPs turns 60 this year. We have a proud tradition, rooted in the trade union movement, of standing for solidarity, fairness and shared prosperity. I’m honoured to be on our executive committee as secretary. Here’s our vision for the economy in 2026:

High and unfair fees are such a big issue for residents of new-build estates in our area, so I strongly welcome action on this front on behalf of my constituents in Woodley, Shinfield and south Reading. (2/2)

Reducing the prevalence of private estate management arrangements This consultation seeks view on proposals to tackle unadopted amenities on privately managed housing estates in England.

Really glad to see the Government is looking at new measures on rogue property management companies and unadopted estates, two issues I’ve been campaigning hard for in Parliament over the past year and a half! (1/2)
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This step wouldn’t have been possible without the groundwork the Labour Government have put in to reset relations with Europe and to demonstrate that we can be reliable partners. (3/3)

A closer relationship with the continent is exactly what we need to build growth and prepare the next generation of students. (2/3)

Erasmus live updates: Scheme to return for UK students from 2027 British students will be able to spend a year studying at EU universities without paying extra fees, and vice versa for European students.

Brilliant news! Rejoining Erasmus means that students at Reading University in my constituency will be able to benefit from the best of Europe's universities and culture without paying additional fees. (1/3)

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