For London Climate Action Week, LCEF is meeting London MPs to talk all things London and climate. First up, we chatted to @umakumaran.bsky.social in Stratford and Bow about the example London is setting on green spaces, and on retrofitting our homes and public buildings.

'The hundreds of North Sea licenses granted by the Tories over 14 yrs have produced the equivalent of just 36 days of gas for the UK. The North Sea reserves have been in terminal decline for years' North Sea drilling is not the answer to our energy problems, writes Labour MP @umakumaran.bsky.social

🎉 We are pleased to announce that Uma Kumaran MP has been elected as the new chair of the Climate Change APPG. We look forward to working with @umakumaran.bsky.social and the APPG's members to push for climate action to go further and faster ⚡️

I’m back on here! If you have a few mins give this a read 👇🏾

You can't fake connection. See the joy our Rights Experience Advocacy Change team felt meeting @umakumaran.bsky.social. She shared her family history of seeking safety, and her vision of voice, change and representation for families like ours. Thank you Uma, a one-woman inspiration.

Eight long years and still thousands of people in Stratford and Bow are trapped in homes with dangerous cladding I spoke to the Mirror about the the devastating impact to people’s lives and futures This Government must deliver where the last Government failed www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Victims of domestic abuse should not have to choose between their safety and wages ✍️ @umakumaran.bsky.social

This week I began to share my experiences from a deeply moving Foreign Affairs visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territories and West Bank There’s so much more to say – I return determined to redouble efforts for peace and to be a voice for the things I have seen independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

💕Happy Valentine’s day! 🤳🏿Social media can be a place filled with love and content to give you all the feels. But we all know, it has a darker side with hateful content. 🥰My Stylist Magazine tip: protect your mind and seek the positivity - and bluesky has lots of it! stylist.co.uk/fitness-health…

@umakumaran.bsky.social underscored the importance of climate leadership and the fact that the UK’s key growth areas are in renewable energy.

Thanks to new Waterways APPG Co-Chair @umakumaran.bsky.social for raising this question about the 9 River Walks pledged in Labour's manifesto. Opening new walking routes along our rivers would be great but if they're shared paths that also support active travel, even better! 🚴‍♀️ #ukcanals #ukrivers

Honoured to officially open @sadlerswells.bsky.social East—the first cultural venue at London’s East Bank. This will be transformative for dance in London, bringing world-class performances, training opportunities & a brand-new stage to the capital. A huge moment for culture in our city.

Great to meet Brazilian Ambassador H.E. Antonio de Aguiar Patriota The Foreign Affairs committee discussed Brazil's upcoming BRICS presidency, the Belém COP30 Climate Summit, and the fight against disinformation. 🇬🇧🤝🇧🇷 Reaffirming the friendship and ties between our countries.

I’ve been vocal about the global spread of disinformation ‘Fake news’ has real world consequences - attempts to destabilise democracy, hamper peace efforts in the ME and in Ukraine In an unprecedented move, three Committees have written to Govt to act now👇🏾 committees.parliament.uk/publications...

Have neglected bluesky updates lately, finding it hard to keep up with the multi platforms Follow me on instagram for more content (its also a happy place) One of the many things I did this week was meet the King - surreal! www.instagram.com/p/DFdccKotnw...

🌊As Co-Chair of the Waterways APPG, It's a great way to champion Stratford & Bow’s rivers and canals, from the Bow Back Rivers to the Hertford Union Canal. We met to discuss how Britain's waterways can help lead our climate resilience, prevent flooding, boost sustainability, & connect us to nature.

Last week we wrapped up the line by line stage of the Employment Rights Bill Committee Delivering the biggest upgrade to workers rights in a generation & the growth our economy needs ✅ Banning zero-hours contracts & fire-and-rehire ✅ Expanding sick pay and parental leave ✅ Rebuilding union rights

Since announcing my diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer a few weeks ago I’ve become increasingly aware of how misunderstood the condition is. So I want to debunk a few misconceptions: 1/7 (short posts!)

🌾 I had the honour of introducing Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he hosted Pongal (Tamil harvest festival) celebrations in Downing Street. 🇬🇧As the first British MP of Tamil heritage, it was wonderful to help bring people together, celebrating this auspicious event youtube.com/shorts/aFmc4...

Today is a first ember of hope, but there is a long way still to go. I hope and pray the future for Israelis and Palestinians will be one of peace and security, with the sovereignty and freedom of the Palestinian people. My statement on the ceasefire deal.

The spread of disinformation online has happened on an industrial scale we’ve not previously seen. The unchecked ability of foreign billionaires to influence British politics must be called out and must be fought back head on.

Russia's shadow fleet is a disaster waiting to happen. Ageing tankers passing daily through UK waters pose a serious risk of environmental catastrophe. @timrocamp.bsky.social and I are calling for 'Shadow-Free Zones' to safeguard our coasts and marine ecosystems. 📰 metro.co.uk/2025/01/17/r...

The spread of disinformation online has happened on an industrial scale The unchecked ability of foreign billionaires to influence British politics is chilling I asked the Sec of State what the Govt is doing to take the threat of foreign disinformation seriously www.instagram.com/reel/DE5ZAVs...

Alongside fellow Labour MP @umakumaran.bsky.social we have called for a 'shadow-free' zone to be established in British waters to protect coastal communities and marine eco-systems. Find out more here. 👇 metro.co.uk/2025/01/17/r...

It’s livened up in this afternoon’s session of the Employment Rights Bill Committee. We’re on week 5 of sitting This Labour Government has put forward the biggest upgrade to workers rights in a generation, proud to be serving 🌹

Keir Starmer is giving a speech to explain why AI can “transform your lives for the better” Tech secretary Peter Kyle, London mayor Sadiq Khan, and Labour MPs including @umakumaran.bsky.social are here to support the PM

It was brilliant to welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer to unveil the AI Opportunities Action Plan at Stratford’s own UCL East – a hub that uses technology to innovate for healthcare, climate and jobs for the future. Proud that East London is once again leading the way nationally and globally!

The patriotic Daily Mail calling for a foreign nation to take over Britain

Foreign influence and industrial pumping of disinformation on a scale we’ve not previously seen. He’s tweeted re UK politics over 200x in the last 9 days. He’s the richest man in the world and owns one of the world’s biggest social ‘media’ platforms. We must fight back www.ft.com/content/dd4b...

Every child deserves the best possible start in life. The Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill is Labour's commitment to breaking down barriers to opportunity and ensuring that child’s background doesn’t determine their future. Today the Tories played shameful games with it. A dark day in politics

The first ever woman elected to represent Stratford and Bow constituency, @umakumaran.bsky.social MP tells the @centenaryaction.bsky.social Parliamentary Reception that she is proud to be an MP for an area integral to the story of women fighting for the right to vote. #GenderEqualParliament

Back to it! This morning the Employment Rights Bill Committee are looking legislation to strengthen Trade Union rights and undo over a decade of Tory restrictions on workers' rights. This Labour Govt is delivering the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation Listen: bit.ly/EmploymentRigh

Have written about Starmer's speech- his best moment yet as PM. He implicitly identified what sits at the heart of this story: the emergence of a common UK/US online right, headed by the radicalised Musk. It is making extremist, until recently fringe politics mainstream in British conservatism.

🗞️ READ: My first column of 2025 for Newham Voices. It was good to reflect on my first 6 months as your MP and to look ahead to what’s in store this year. bit.ly/UKNewhamVoices

‘The NHS will last as long as there are folk with faith to fight for it’ After 14 yrs of chronic Tory mismanagement, this Labour Government are determined to fight for it Labour’s promise: putting our NHS on the path to recovery www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Today marks six months since I was elected as the first ever Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow - it remains the honour of my life. Looking ahead for 2025 I’m focused on delivering even more for everyone I represent. Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve achieved together so far 👇🏾

🚨❄️ As temperatures drop the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (#SWEP) is active across London - including in Newham and Tower Hamlets   If you see someone sleeping rough in Stratford and Bow please do help by contacting @Tell_StreetLink: streetlink.org.uk

Successive governments have failed on social care. It’s not a shortage of good ideas that’s the problem, but a shortage of good politics. Today that changes with Louise Casey. Britain has a social care crisis. Here’s how we’ll work together to fix it 👇🏻 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

🗞️ Happy New Year! Out today, my first column of 2025 This week also marks a busy first six months as MP - I’m determined to keep pushing on the issues that matter most to you. 🏠 Housing matters remains a top priority for me in Stratford and Bow. Read what I’m doing here: bit.ly/UMAELA

📻 I’ll be on Times Radio today, live at 5.45pm! I’ll be dialling in to the Drive Time Show with John Pienaar for the ‘Meet Your New MP’ segment   The last act of goodwill from my team this morning… telling me it will be on camera. There goes my plan to be in Christmas PJs! 🥹

[email protected] has for years produced high quality research on the UK's links with the EU. Yet it now faces closure because of ESRC grant cuts. Some 66 of us Parliamentarians (38 MPs and 28 peers) have signed a cross-party letter urging ESRC + UKRI to reconsider their decision.

My team know me too well. My secret santa present #MooDeng 😍

Literally crying hearing how French women applaud Gisele Pelicot every day as she walks out of court. #r4today Everywhere around the world women watch & applaud her bravery too. She stood up for all of us. Because the shame has to switch sides.

🎄 Stratford and Bow’s first-ever Christmas Reception in Parliament. 🥰 It was a joy to bring together local organisations, businesses, faith and community groups, students, Cllrs and key partners who work tirelessly to help our part of East London thrive. A chance to say thanks & to celebrate!

It was incredible to attend @umakumaran.bsky.social’s Christmas Party with community leaders, MPs, trade unionists and organisations proud of the tireless work Uma is doing for the residents of Stratford and Bow and dedicated to our collective mission to change lives.

🎄 Stratford and Bow’s first-ever Christmas Reception in Parliament. 🥰 It was a joy to bring together local organisations, businesses, faith and community groups, students, Cllrs and key partners who work tirelessly to help our part of East London thrive. A chance to say thanks & to celebrate!

Yesterday I spoke for a second time on the importance of restoration and compensation for LGBT Veterans. I welcome the progress we have made on delivering the recommendations so that those who faced hypocrisy and discrimination may again wear their medals with pride.

⛪️ A lovely, uplifting night at the Transform Newham Civic & Community Carol Service at St John’s Church in Stratford 🎄A joyful service celebrating the meaning of Christmas and the incredible work our churches, volunteer and community groups do across Newham 🙏🏾 Thank you

I’m pleased to have been appointed by the Prime Minister to the United Kingdom delegation to the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly. The UK is stronger when it works in lockstep with its closest international partners. 🇬🇧🤝🇪🇺 questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...

It’s been a busy and committee heavy week, but the highlight has remained this bit of serious cross party bonding. Steve Darling MP and his wonderful service dog Jennie, spreading happiness before long days of Employment Rights Bill Committee line by line scrutiny sessions