A big thank you from LabourList, and our sponsors Lime and Forest to all who attended our #Lab25 Karaoke and DJ Night! Featuring @lcrmayor.bsky.social, @skinnock.bsky.social, @emilythornberry.bsky.social, and @yuanfenyang.bsky.social. And to those who couldn't make it - we'll be back for #Lab26!

Women are now 46% of the Parliamentary Labour Party – partly as a result of the work of Labour Women's Network, who gave me the support and training I needed to put myself forward. I was really glad to pay that support back by speaking at their rally at the Labour Party Conference!

📣 Featured speaker: @yuanfenyang.bsky.social, MP for Earley and Woodley

We're excited to announce the first details of this year's Trans Solidarity Rally at Labour Party Conference - trans allies are here to stay in our labour movement 🏳️‍⚧️ Attending Labour Conference? Put this date in your diary 👇

SPEAKER UPDATE: We are delighted to announce that @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social and @georgeperetzkc.bsky.social will speak at our rally at Labour Conference! They join: Nick Thomas-Symonds MP @stellacreasy.bsky.social @yuanfenyang.bsky.social @naomipohl.bsky.social @pes.eu

Although the horror in Gaza continues, we have reached a historic milestone by joining several of our allies in recognising a Palestinian state. This move was promised in the Labour manifesto, and is part of our commitment to peace in the region and a two-state solution. (1/2)

Coming to Liverpool for Labour Conference? Join us to talk about the road ahead for 🇬🇧 and 🇪🇺 Featuring: EU Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds LME Chair @stellacreasy.bsky.social @wearethemu.bsky.social/ @naomipohl.bsky.social @yuanfenyang.bsky.social MP Thomas Vaupel @pes.eu

Solidarity with Peter and Simon - two very well respected doctors and parliamentarians. It's appalling to see this happen again after Abtisam Mohamed and I also tried to visit humanitarian projects in the West Bank in April before being denied entry by the Israeli authorities.

There is much worth being angry about in today’s world, and much worth protesting. But let’s be clear: the far-right organisers of Saturday’s rally in London are seeking to stoke division and mistrust. Violence is not the answer to any of our problems. (1/2)

This week I called for full investigations into the deaths of journalists and aid workers in Gaza at the hands of the Israeli military. Journalists in Gaza have been targeted and over 1,500 humanitarian workers have been killed, with almost no accountability. My intervention👇

This week I raised constituents’ concerns about extending Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) terms for Hong Kong BNO and Skilled Worker visas. Many Hongkongers have fled political repression to come to the UK – a country they have deep historic ties with. (1/2)

Meet the speaker🎤 @yuanfenyang.bsky.social will be responding to our Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture, delivered by Julia Gillard, on Truth and Trust: The Vital Role of Social Science in a Divided World. 📅 20 Nov ⏰ 6.30pm-8.30pm 📍 London Register➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

From the biggest uplift to workers’ rights in a generation to making life fairer for renters, Angela Rayner has achieved so much in office already. As the PM's ethics adviser said, she has “acted with integrity and an exemplary commitment to public service.” (1/2)

Confused about government bond yields? Here’s the independent Bank of England governor explaining to us at Treasury Committee what’s happening (and why the picture is more nuanced - and not so unusual!)

Congratulations to Reading's University Medical Group, who were recently given the Gold Pride in Practice Award by the LGBT foundation! However, many constituents have shared concerns about ongoing barriers to gender-affirming care. My question to the equalities minister👇

📢 On Monday 8th Sept I'll be speaking in Parliament about the petitions to keep 5-year ILR terms for those on the Skilled Worker and Hong Kong BNO visas. If you're a constituent with experience of these visas, I'd love to hear from you as I prepare my speech! Email me at [email protected].

We’re excited to announce that our 2025 Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture will be delivered by Julia Gillard, 27th Prime Minister of Australia & Chair of @giwlkings.bsky.social! 🗓️20 Nov 2025 ⏰6.30pm-8.30pm 📍London Register now ➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even... @sagepub.com

Yesterday in Parliament, I raised the case of my former @financialtimes.com colleague who is stuck in Gaza and is starving. Too many journalists have been killed in targeted attacks by the Israeli military. (1/2) My question 👇

First win of the league campaign! It was lovely to catch up with other #readingfc fans at the Port Vale game yesterday. (1/4)

Since being elected last year I’ve been raising concerns about the reliability of these figures. It's incredibly worrying that the ONS lacks a firm grasp on the data. Reliable statistics are the foundation for sound decision-making and planning.

Amid so many horrors emerging from Gaza every day, this one managed to strike me afresh: the Israeli military’s targetted killing of five journalists outside a hospital. The IDF need to be held accountable for these deaths. We must continue to press for this accountability. (1/2)

I’ve long called for recognition of the state of Palestine. This week the UK has taken leadership on this issue internationally - making historic progress with its allies… 🧵 (0/5)

I’ve long called for recognition of the state of Palestine. This week the UK has taken leadership on this issue internationally - making historic progress with its allies… 🧵 (0/5)

Our statement in response to the UK Government's announcement of Palestinian state recognition 👇

Tonight, France has announced it will recognise the state of Palestine at the UNGA conference in September. Since this letter was published, many more Labour MPs have joined our call for immediate recognition. I urge the UK to make progress on this issue with our European partners tomorrow morning.

1/🚨🧵 Out now! Our new report with the APPG on Fair Banking and @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org shows how tackling dirty money can create growth. 🗣️ The report launch featured speeches by @margarethodge.bsky.social, @yuanfenyang.bsky.social, UK Finance's Aminah Samad, and @kathrynwestmore.bsky.social

Economic policy and investor confidence depend on good data. As a Treasury secondee to the Public Admin Cttee, I'm continuing to scrutinise the ONS. What we've uncovered has been concerning - but transparency is essential if we're going to drive real improvements. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Tony is a well-respected colleague, a KC and a former legal advisor to the EHRC. Having spoken to constituents and University of Reading students who are concerned about the impact of this guidance, I'm glad to have signed Tony's letter.

📣 I'm looking for a comms officer to join my team! 🌟 I’m fortunate to have had some of the best editors in the industry. They took the time to improve my writing – I'm fully committed to doing the same for whoever works for me. 📆 Apply here: www.yuanforearleyandwoodley.org/communicatio...

Alongside my Labour MP colleague Kanishka Narayan, I’m a judge for the @smartthinking.bsky.social inaugural awards for think tanks! If you've published a particularly special piece of research, or run an impactful campaign, do consider applying here: smartthinking.org.uk/awards-home/

Knowing how much property management companies have failed our residents in new-builds across Woodley and Shinfield, I’m proud to co-sponsor this parliamentary motion on Reforming the Right to Manage, led by my Labour MP colleague @rachelblakemp.bsky.social.

During the Spending Review debate, I welcomed announcements on long term capital spending, and asked the Chancellor to go further on SEND provision and local government funding - issues which are especially important to many of us across Earley and Woodley constituency.

Last week, the UK placed sanctions on the far-right Israeli politicians Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, the national security and finance ministers, for their incitement of violence against Palestinians. (1/3)

"This prize amplifies women’s voices and says to girls and women that their stories matter." A pleasure to talk to BBC South about the force for good that is @womensprize.bsky.social ❤️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Just before we went on stage together last night at the @womensprize.bsky.social - the fabulous non-fic shortlisted: @chloedalton.bsky.social, @helenscales.bsky.social, @yuanfenyang.bsky.social, me, @doctoroxford.com, #NenehCherry. What a talented, lovely, bunch!

Last week in Parliament, I urged the Home Secretary @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social to work with Thames Valley Police to take stronger action against the anti-social use of e-bikes and e-scooters. I have also recently spoken with TVP Chief Superintendent Parker about this. (1/2)

A solid result for Labour in Earley & Woodley – holding our vote share from 2024 and overtaking the Conservatives to come second in the most competitive target ward in my constituency. Thanks to all the activists from Reading & beyond.

Private equity firms can walk away from our water infrastructure - but residents in Earley and Woodley constituency can't. I’m glad the government is taking bonuses off failing water bosses. We now need more action on improving customer service and protecting our waterways.

Powerful and immersive, @yuanfenyang.bsky.social’s #PrivateRevolutions tells the story of modern China through the coming-of-age stories of four women who are each striving for a better future in an unequal society. Why not pick up your copy this week?

Whiteknights Primary School in south Reading is now solar powered! It's one of the first 11 schools in the country to get rooftop solar panels installed by the Labour government's Great British Energy - saving up to £4,500 a year. This means more money for education, not energy bills.

. @bloomberg.com interviewed me about my work on the Treasury Committee, raising concerns about the quality of our economic data. I’m glad that the Cabinet Office is now looking into the performance of the ONS. Accurate economic statistics are crucial for making evidence-based policy.

The UK-EU deal marks a significant step forward for our country, including lower food prices! Our Labour government has been on the front foot with trade deals, securing three over the last few weeks. (1/3)

Yesterday I met with Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips, alongside my constituent Beth, to discuss the urgent issues of online abuse, digital violence, and child exploitation. (1/4)

Horrified by the awful, antisemitic killing of two diplomats at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC last night.

Today I attended a parliamentary roundtable on early years’ special educational needs support alongside my constituent Steph, a parent with lived experience navigating the system. (1/4)

I'm glad Thames Water has paused exec bonuses - but only after Labour's threat to intervene. A welcome move, but service remains poor, sewage is still dumped, and trust is low. This can’t be the end of the story - we urgently need more accountability and transparency. www.ft.com/content/db1e...

...and breathe! 🙏

Lombardelli says economics needs people who’ve lived in the world, not just studied it. Bridging theory & real-world experience is key to making the field more inclusive, relevant, and trusted. As a @rethinkecon.bsky.social co-founder, I couldn’t agree more. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Can you trust online “finfluencers”? I spoke with the FCA about the worrying rise in unregulated financial advice. It’s alarming that not a single conviction has been made—despite the harm caused to vulnerable people. committees.parliament.uk/event/24060/...

Local GPs tell me that our health centres need more physical space to accommodate local needs, and to bring care closer to people’s homes. Thanks to Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, for agreeing to meet with me and local GPs as the result of my parliamentary question!