connecting local authority funding with local needs via the new 2025 indices of multiple deprivation www.gov.uk/government/s...

It's been a long time coming...today we are reconnecting council funding with deprivation -> www.gov.uk/government/n...

Today GM raises the bar on growth.

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance  🏳️‍⚧️ 🕯️ Trade unionism is all about solidarity, with no one left to face trouble alone. We are stronger together.  Join our networks and find support. unsn.uk/2tJY83u

I suspect they're delaying it because its mental and unworkable - and is clearly aimed at the exclusion of trans, and gender conforming people, from society.

🎟️ Your new all-access consumer protection just dropped ✨ The Government is announcing today that ticket resellers will be BANNED from selling tickets above face value. We've been backing music fans and we'll see you on the barrier for these brand new protections 🫶

Saturday was the official ‘opening’ by the Lord Mayor of the new artwork at Mauldeth Road station. A fantastic design by Caroline Coates, celebrating local wildlife including flora and fauna from the parks in Ladybarn.

Not the first to make this point. But there is a tyrant in charge of another country who is accused of being heavily linked to a paedophile sex ring - and supposed ‘patriots’ in this country are passionately willing him to take down our national broadcaster. Madness.

1 May next year will be a red letter day for private renters (like me) across the country. The abolition of Section 21 has been a long time coming. 👏🏻

Transgender Awareness Week 13-19 November 🏳️‍⚧️ Join our networks and find support unsn.uk/2tJY83u How to be a good trans ally unsn.uk/2unoA6r Download free guide on Trans workers rights unsn.uk/3g4eOij Download free model policy for Trans workers rights unsn.uk/3ga2uNy

Important to understand the Epstein stuff and the fascism and the corruption are, in a lot of ways, really all the same story from different angles: powerful men who can and do abuse vulnerable people around them because they can, and because systems of elite accountability catastrophically failed

Well done Manchester City Council @bevcraig.bsky.social & Cllr Julie Reid

It shouldn’t be underestimated how hard it is for a big city like Manchester, with high levels of need, to get Outstanding for its children’s services. I’ve seen first hand how this is changing lives & outcomes for vulnerable children.

The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.

A majority of tickets will cost less, some up to £1.50 per trip. Any increases will be small (20p) and easily offset through extra flexibility. The move paves the way for rail coming into the @BeeNetwork from 12/26. Big thanks to @Heidi_Labour and the DfT team for backing us. 🙏🏻 2/2

BIG NEWS On 7/12/25, GM sees the biggest change to rail services for 30+ years. A new fairer, simpler fare system will come in across our 96 stations. 🐝 Singles will be half the price of returns 🐝 Tickets will be valid on any operator 🐝 Average fare will fall by 5.6% 1/2

Before they changed the constituency boundaries, I used to have Afzal Khan as my local MP. Every time we had Levy Pride on, he made a point of tweeting something nice, polite and supportive about it. And back in 2013 he voted for gay marriage when it comes to it.

The votes are in: MPs have REJECTED the Conservative and Liberal Democrat attempts to water down Labour's landmark Employment Rights Bill. Time for the Lords to get out of the way, so the Government can deliver on their manifesto commitment to implement a New Deal for Working People in full.

The principle that we all contribute to high quality public services and a welfare safety net is a good one. Solidarity is a virtue. It’s not progressive nor left-wing to attack it as a principle. We all contribute, but those with the broadest shoulders contribute the most.

Counterpoint: tax wealth *and* work. Or else explain the radical public service and welfare cuts you’ll make to fund so as not to tax work.

It was the Economy and Regeneration Committee today at Abraham Moss Leisure Centre in Crumpsall. I spoke on reports on: 🌳Investement in District Centres 🏡Victoria North 🏨New North Manchester General Hospital 🏚Update on Empty Homes More information: democracy.manchester.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

A total and utter hero

Will the RW media remember the driver and conductor of the Huntingdon attack, and how many lives they saved, the next time train companies try to eliminate staff and they strike, citing passenger safety?

The details coming out about that LNER train is why you'll never catch me complaining that train drivers, train guards, signal operatives and many other staff on our railways simply want a fair wage, one that allows them to live comfortably, for the work they do.

A failed academic, a racist grifter and a dodgy pollster walk into a bar. Barperson says: “Pint of the usual, Mr Goodwin?” On a serious note, Goodwin is scum. Absolute scum. He ought to be a complete pariah, not have a standing rent-a-gob invite on to every politics show going.

For the whole of November, we are lifting the 9.30 rule on older and disabled people’s bus passes. We are doing whatever we can to help people with cost-of-living pressures and make life a little easier. 🐝

Buckingham Palace has announced that it is removing all remaining styles, titles and honours of Prince Andrew: "Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor." He is also being evicted from his accommodation at Royal Lodge. Correct action, but it should never have taken this long.

At this week’s PMQs, I was called to ask a question for the first time since returning to the backbenches. I used that opportunity to raise the situation in Gaza, which I know is a concern for many of my constituents.

What a hideous man he is. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

So what happened with the Big Votes in the Lords on the Employment Rights Bill? Unelected Tory and Lib Dem Lords passed amendments that undermine Labour's Manifesto - on Day 1 rights, Guaranteed Hours and Repealing the TU Act Over to MPs now, to stand up for workers & their mandate from the public

The gambling industry can afford to pay more. UK online gambling is taxed less than in many countries — reports that fair reform will hurt jobs or drive play offshore are overblown. @rachaelhenry.bsky.social on @itvnews.bsky.social 👇 Read our analysis here: www.ippr.org/articles/ref...

Labour’s transformational Renters’ Rights Bill has just received Royal Assent – that means it is now an Act of Parliament and the law. The Act levels decisively the playing field between landlord and tenant and will improve the lives of millions of renters across the country.

I’ve got straight to work with Keir Starmer to discuss how we will work closely together to defeat the forces of division and hate, and to reunite the country.

Had a lovely time at the market - look forward to seeing it become a regular fixture in Withington.

Congratulations @lucympowell.bsky.social!!!

A strong independent voice A full time Deputy Leader A bridge between membership and leadership Read my final message to Party members. Polls close 12pm today. labourlist.org/2025/10/lucy...

To defeat the politics of hate and division, Labour must stand firm for what we believe and show whose side we are on. My final message to Labour members and supporters covered by @manchestereveningnews.co.uk Vote before 12 noon tomorrow 23rd Oct www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...

NEW: Labour condemn Tory plan to strip people of indefinite leave to remain: “It’s utterly grotesque that Tories want to deport people with the lawful right to be here to achieve ‘cultural coherence’. “This policy would mean tearing families apart and ripping out our neighbours from communities."

Katie Lam’s comments stink of desperation. This crass racism used to mean she’d be kicked out of the Tories but not now. The Conservative Party seem to be falling all over themselves to chase the tail of Tommy - two names - Robinson. It’s becoming like the BNP in a twin set & pearls.

Humbled to see the Manchester Labour Group (of the Council) supporting me to be Deputy Leader. That’s what unity looks like!

Years ago, Marina Hyde wrote that “the world can be divided into people with whom one would care to spend any time, and people who like Dubai”. This has only become more true with the passing of time.

1993: Stephen Lawrence is murdered by racists. 1999: The MacPherson Inquiry recommends recording of non-crime hate incidents. 2005: After the Discrimination Law Review, non-crime hate incidents begin being recorded by UK police. 2025: Mainstream transphobia ends a harm reduction policy that worked.

People voted for change & they put their trust in us to deliver it. Vote for me to take back the political megaphone & make sure Labour shows the change we’re delivering every day. We need to tell people who we’re for & what we believe in. 🗳️ Voting closes on Thursday 23 October.

Amazing story in The Times. Reform UK failed to pay VAT to HMRC on its sales (tickets, merchandise). About £400k in all. Not tax avoidance. Not tax evasion. They just didn't realise when you sell stuff you have to charge VAT.

“Extra investment for retraining will mean experienced staff already employed in the sector are able to take on new roles. Additional funding for apprenticeships and opportunities for young people are crucial too if the UK is to have a bright and clean energy future."   unsn.uk/47amaHp

Government announces new clean energy jobs  “Clean, homegrown energy is essential in tackling climate change and delivering economic growth. The plan for clean energy jobs can help create a UK workforce with highly skilled, fairly paid and secure jobs," UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea.

In an interview with Bloomberg, Farage has said that Nathan Gill was "one bad apple" - unintentionally being accurate because he forgot the rest of the proverb.

The Labour Government is working to cut through the red tape that has held back our hospitality sector, and are seeking views from owners, punters and communities on our licensing system: www.gov.uk/government/c...