"If the Chancellor is serious about plugging the gap in our finances, she must start by tackling our growing inequality, not deepening it." Read my full op-ed for LBC here: www.lbc.co.uk/article/labo...

Brilliant to visit the home of my constituent, Ellie, and chat about how her new solar panels and heaters have improved her home! When we make #HomesFitForTheFuture, we aren't just helping the planet, but also making homes warmer and bills lower!

This is deeply disappointing from Starmer. The UK *helped design* this 'TFFF' fund, designed to stop deforestation, and supposedly 'continues to back the fund' (in theory). But now isn't putting any money into it 🤯 How embarrassing for the UK. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The burning question I wanted to ask at PMQs today: why is the govt considering slashing funding to home insulation programmes as a short-term, short-sighted way to lower energy bills? Why not do the smart thing instead, and tax billionaires fairly?

In the midst of horrific mass killings and violence, British-made military equipment has been found in Sudan. It's clear our arms export licensing system is not fit for purpose; we need a full review, alongside an embargo on all arms exports to the UAE now.

I’m joining @bigissue.com in an open letter urging the govt to set child poverty targets in the upcoming child poverty strategy. 4.5 million children are growing up in poverty in the UK; setting measurable targets in the strategy will keep driving forward action we need.

Zohran's campaign was his determination to make New York a city everyone can afford to live in. Huge congratulations! His success will resonate throughout the world. A story where no one is left behind. It's time to write that story across England & Wales too.

Hugely concerning that govt is considering slashing funding for desperately needed home insulation to cut bills in the short term. It’s vital to protect the Warm Homes Plan for long term investment to fix poor housing. Why not use a wealth tax to cut energy bills instead, Rachel?

Samir Zitouni's decision to bravely risk his life to protect others during last weekend's train attack was nothing short of absolute heroism. Wishing him a speedy and full recovery.

It was brilliant to meet with supporters and staff from @breastcancernow.bsky.social in Parliament to celebrate #WearItPink! Really moving to meet super impressive women with breast cancer who are very powerful advocates for more support and research for all those affected.

The world's poorest people aren't the ones causing large-scale climate breakdown - so why are they expected to pay for it? Myself and my fellow Green MPs have written to the PM ahead of COP30 urging him to #MakePollutersPay through a tax on the extraction of fossil fuels.

The situation in Sudan is horrific; war monitors have compared the level of violence in El Fasher to that of the start of the Rwandan genocide. The international community cannot abide this.

So relieved to hear that the heroic rail staff member who risked their life to protect others is reportedly in stable condition. Huge admiration to them for their courage in the face of this terrible attack, and to the emergency services for their swift response.

Over 100 killed by strikes overnight, including more than 40 children, and now yet more military aggression by Israel in clear violation of the ceasefire. The UK cannot abide this - Israel cannot be permitted to act with impunity. news.sky.com/story/israel...

My thoughts are with all affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and Cuba, and with their loved ones, including countless British families. With climate breakdown advancing, storms like this will only become more frequent. We must act urgently to prevent further catastrophes.

Under the current criminalisation of protest, even the famous campaigners that we celebrate in the UK would be at risk of arrest simply for peacefully protesting. The right to protest is a cornerstone of our democracy; we cannot allow its restriction to go unchallenged.

I am horrified that Netanyahu has ordered military strikes on Gaza. Military escalation will not bring justice or security; it will only prolong grief, put more civilians in lethal danger, and risk any hope of stability and peace.

As Reeves travels to Riyadh to discuss trade, Saudi Arabia is in the middle of an execution spree. The UK must not cosy up to regimes with appalling human rights records. Trade deals can’t come at the cost of our values; our govt must not prioritise profit over human rights.

It's been another busy week as MP for North Herefordshire, holding the government to account and pushing for progress on social housing, the climate crisis, and more!

So lovely to return to the University of Birmingham, where I studied and taught for years, to chat with such a great bunch of students. Fantastic questions and brilliant energy in the room!

The severe threat the climate crisis poses to national security is laid out in a new Joint Intelligence Committee report - though we can't read it, because the govt has reportedly blocked its publication. I pressed the minister on when we can expect it to be released... and he dodged the question.

I'm absolutely thrilled that from Nov 3, all people with a concessionary bus pass will be able to travel anytime for free in Herefordshire! Huge congratulations to everyone who campaigned on this crucial issue, including the brilliant team at Herefordshire Mencap!

Taxing wealth fairly is incredibly popular: 75% of the public support a wealth tax of 1% on assets above £10 million. Inequality is a huge threat facing our country - why won't the govt tackle it? Tax wealth, invest in communities, and build a fairer future for everyone.

Yet another dismissive, party-political answer by the PM at PMQs. The disparity between the UK's wealthiest and poorest is growing every day, with millions struggling with cost of living. When will the PM accept that the problem in our country is inequality, not immigration?

Yet another dismissive, party-political answer by the PM at PMQs. The disparity between the UK's wealthiest and poorest is growing every day, with millions struggling with cost of living. When will the PM accept that the problem in our country is inequality, not immigration?

Really lovely to meet hospice staff in Parliament to chat about the vital work hospices do caring for people at home!

It's been a busy week in Westminster speaking on the Warm Homes Plan, energy profiteering, the horrific Manchester synagogue attack, and more. I'm now back in North Herefordshire for the weekend, meeting local groups and continuing to work for our community!

Over 170,000 children living in temporary accommodation is a national disgrace. Children need safe, warm, stable homes to thrive - when will Labour grasp the nettle on this? We need to unfreeze the local housing allowance and seriously invest in social housing, now.

We're facing a crisis of inequality in this country, with our social housing in crucial need of long-term investment to secure warm, safe homes for those most in need. A warm home is your right; a cold home is a political choice. The government must make different ones.

Glad to see the govt has extended these vital schemes as farmers were facing a cliff edge at the end of the year. But what we really need is a long-term farming support scheme that protects nature & supports food production - this should be an urgent priority for govt.

Rosebank forced to admit its climate impact would be 50x greater than it initially claimed. Clear evidence that this climate-wrecking oil field must never be developed www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Marwan Barghouti is a powerful unifying voice for Palestinians who could potentially play a crucial role in securing meaningful and lasting peace in the region. Imprisoned in Israel since 2002 without a fair trial, his immediate release must be secured.

"The problem in this country is not immigration. It's inequality." - @elliechowns.bsky.social

A quarter of the average UK energy bill last year was profit for the big energy companies. Meanwhile, almost three million households in England suffer fuel poverty. No one should be choosing between heating and eating while energy companies rake in billions.

The Green surge is here - join today and be a part of it! join.greenparty.org.uk

We must stand shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with the victims and survivors of the horrific terror attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester. Prejudice, hatred, and violence against Jewish people has no place in Britain.

What incredible news to inspire us as Parliament returns from conference season - the Green Party has officially reached 100,000 members! The Green surge is here, and we're not slowing down. Join today to make a fairer, greener future for all. join.greenparty.org.uk

The Warm Homes Plan is needed ASAP for the millions suffering in fuel poverty. The govt must learn from past mistakes, hold cowboy contractors to account, run the scheme for public benefit not private profit, and ensure home insulation provides real energy savings for all.

🎉 We've done it. We've passed 100,000 Green Party members! 📈 But we're not stopping there. 💚 Let's make hope normal again! Join the Green Party today!

The release of hostages as part of the Gaza peace deal will serve as a massive relief for the hostages and their families who have known no peace while their captivity continued. Further steps are needed: release all hostages, allow unfettered aid into Gaza, end the occupation.

From 90,000 members to 95,000 in a day. The Green surge is here - join today! join.greenparty.org.uk

I'm proud to support #HospiceCareWeek, celebrating how hospices do #MoreThanYouThink – delivering care on the wards, in homes, & the community. With proper funding, they could do even more. Learn more about vital role they play here: www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaign...

News of the ‘first phase’ of a ceasefire in Gaza is a moment of real hope. This must be the first step of many, including release of all hostages, full humanitarian access to Gaza, and self-determination for Palestinians.

Kemi claims “work is the best way out of poverty" on the same day analysis finds an avg earner would need to save almost all of their income for 52 years to become as wealthy as the top 10%. Individuals working harder won't tackle income inequality; we need a wealth tax now.

Two years on, we remember the horrific events of 7 October. We call today, and every day, for an end to the violence.

Green Party membership is soaring — we’re now bigger than the Lib Dems 💚 Real hope. Real change. Join the Green Party today.

Thanks to my fab panel @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @elliechowns.bsky.social Naomi Luhde Thompson for making such a powerful case against Government assault on communities & natural world thro its planning “reforms” - the real housing crisis is one of affordability not planning #gpconf

So brilliant to visit the Centre for Advanced Timber Technology at NMITE to meet their new cohort of Sustainable Construction degree students, as well as being able to observe a professional development course that attracts dozens of participants from all over the country!

I'm horrified to hear about the attack this morning at a Manchester synagogue. My thoughts are with all those affected.

Activists from multiple countries, including the UK, have risked their safety to try and deliver critical aid to the starving people of Gaza. They have been intercepted and detained by the IDF. The UK cannot abide this; we must act urgently to ensure the safety of all on board.