Saddened to learn of the horrific deadly #SynagogueAttack in Manchester, but grateful the police swiftly intervened. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected, especially the Jewish community marking their holiest day #YomKippur. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...

We are faced with individuals who want to tear apart the very social fabric of our great country. The PM’s speech at #LabourConference2025 sought to bring us all together through decency. We cannot let the politics of division win!

Being born and brought up in Britain, I’m proud to be British. But our flag should represent all of us, not just a select few!

Grateful to British Group Inter-Parliamentary Union for hosting a valuable roundtable for MPs with some Ambassadors from Latin America. Good to have a wide-ranging discussion on trade, diplomacy, and global cooperation - strengthening UK ties with friends and partners to help achieve growth.

The strategic importance of maintaining UK and US autonomy on Diego Garcia cannot be overstated. Concerns around pre-notification of military activity to Mauritius also needed addressing and glad the Defence Minister gave me that reassurance.

I believe in the power of #flags and symbols to unite us—not divide us. Patriotism should never be weaponised to spread hatred, as #PlasticPatriots are currently trying. Our strength as a nation lies in our diversity, our values, and shared commitment to justice and equality.

Ministry of Defence says it supports expanding #AUKUS partnership ‘in principle’ to other nations, but some have raised concerns. There are geopolitical considerations, but we must first of all ensure that the foundations are strong.

#Slough High Street urgently needs #investment and #support. Grateful to the #Labour government for listening to my request and selecting Slough to receive £1.5 million in immediate funding to help revitalise our #local #HighStreet and improve the public realm.

Proud to stand with #Palestinian Ambassador Husam Zomlot and Labour Party MPs, as we attained our longstanding call for the recognition of #Palestine. Proud our #Labour government has been the one to deliver it. We need a #TwoStateSolution - with #justice, dignity and #peace for all.

Standing in solidarity with the #Hillsborough families and survivors, who have fought tirelessly for over three decades. Grateful to Labour government, as this law is a vital step toward #justice, transparency and truth - ensuring lasting legacy for the 97 lives tragically lost.

🎥 Thank you to @tandhesi.bsky.social on #BBCBreakfast today for the mention. My position is clear. Our nuclear test veterans and their families deserve justice. They cannot wait any longer. ⚖️ @atomiclabrats.bsky.social

Thank you @tandhesi.bsky.social Chair of the Defence Committee for your support for the campaign for justice by the British nuclear test veterans 👏 The nuked blood scandal is one of the greatest injustices of our time

The campaign for justice for #Nuclear Test Veterans has been hugely admirable - from activists, journalists and #veterans themselves. They will not feel at peace until #justice is served.

Loved the warm welcome from our vibrant #Jain community, which continues to enrich #Slough with its values of peace, compassion and service. We observed Kshamavani, when people seek forgiveness for any harm, even unintentional, they may have caused - what a beautiful concept.

Some #submarines are having to wait two years for repairs and maintenance! If we can’t even maintain what is already there, how do we intend to deliver on #AUKUS’s ambitious #submarine build targets?

From campaigning for better #local transport infrastructure, to pressing for urgent action on #famine in #Gaza and #Sudan — I’ve raised tough questions in #Parliament and stood strong for #Slough. Catch up on my latest work in this month’s #newsletter. 📣✊🏼 (1/2)

Appointment of Sir Stephen Lovegrove, Prime Minister’s special representative on #AUKUS, must be more than symbolic. Defence Select Committee needs clear metrics to measure success. #Australia, #UK and #USA #submarines partnership has so much potential - it must be harnessed.

With #childcare costs spiralling, too many families face impossible choice between work and care. So I’m proud #Labour is delivering promise to roll out largest expansion of childcare in our nation’s history - putting £7,500 a year into parents’ pockets. www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/2544082...

Wishing our #Hindu community and everyone celebrating a joyful and blessed #Navratri. May these nine nights bring happiness, health, and prosperity to you and your loved ones.

#ShanahTovah to all our #Jewish community celebrating #RoshHashanah2025. Best wishes everyone for a sweet, peaceful and prosperous year ahead.

Landmark moment for #British-#Palestinian relations, thanks to this #Labour government officially recognising the state of #Palestine. A privilege to work with Palestinian Ambassador Dr Husam Zomlot over the years to help secure recognition. We now need #peace so that all can prosper.

In the face of strong opposition from Conservative Party and others, #Labour government is officially recognising the state of #Palestine. It’s the right thing to do. Now we must work very hard with the international community to secure peace, get hostages released and unimpeded aid into #Gaza.

🤝 Honour hosting the Premier of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas MP, to reaffirm our strong #UK–#Australia ties. Top of the agenda were #defence and #security cooperation, Defence Select Committee #AUKUS inquiry … and of course, our shared love for #football (#Aussie Rules in his case!)

#AUKUS partnership on #submarines between #Australia, the #UK and the #USA depends on trust, shared values and long-term thinking. New #US administration has been referred to as being unpredictable, so what does the future look like?

At #Slough Heat and Power, learnt more about SSE's work, but updated also on national matters by senior leaders from Wood Recyclers Association ♻️ This fantastic project generates sustainable #power using locally sourced #waste products - Slough again leading the way in green innovation!

Wonderful to celebrate the immense contribution of British #Hindus to the country and learn more about issues facing the community alongside Action Harmony UK in Parliament. Such ongoing dialogue on shared values, challenges and opportunities is key to enable a cohesive society.

Honour to host #Japanese National Security Committee members and Japanese Ambassador in #Parliament. In light of #GCAP and our close alliance, valuable opportunity for Defence Select Committee members to exchange views on shared #security priorities and strengthening #UK-#Japan 🇬🇧🇯🇵 cooperation.

Pleased to meet with the Colne Valley Region Park team at Langley Park to discuss how we can improve access to the Colne Valley Regional Park — including better cycling links and attractive walking routes. Protecting and enhancing our precious green spaces must be a key priority.🌿

11th #UK National #Gatka Championship ended on a high note near #Cardiff - first ever in #Wales. People thrilled with the electrifying skills of #Sikh #MartialArts prowess on display. On behalf of Gatka Federation UK, grateful to volunteers and #Welsh community for its success.

Former PM Theresa May and I, as Co-Chairs of All-Party Parliamentary Group for Western Rail Link to Heathrow, had a productive meeting in Slough with Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce. Vital to push forward this long-overdue🚆✈️ project to unlock growth and deliver greener transport for millions.

Another two busy MP advice surgeries concluded. These are vital for hearing directly from residents and assisting them with the challenges they face. Whether it's public services, benefits, or other concerns, my team and I are here to help.

Please join us this Sunday for the 11th #UK National #Gatka Championship - first time ever being hosted in #Wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Due to rain forecast, it’s now a new indoor venue in Pontyclun near #Cardiff. Do support the young boys and girls displaying prowess in #Sikh #MartialArts.

Great to meet #Slough’s very own #European Jiu-Jitsu Champion, Abdullah Taran. His dedication to martial arts is incredible - competing globally while studying business, and aiming to offer free classes to local children. Wishing him every success!💪🏼

I welcome the new #Defence Industrial Strategy, but we must ensure it’s #ValueForMoney, and truly delivers for British #workers and #businesses.

Lovely morning with The Light UK in Slough.🌟 Bowled over by the warmest welcome from both carers and service users of The Light UK Dom Care Services - banners, big smiles and refreshments!❤️ A shining example of care, community and compassion in action.

#Transparency in party #funding is essential for a healthy #democracy. When public trust in political #finances erodes, we should all be paying attention.

With #USA scaling back its E-7 Wedgetail funding, concerns arise about aircraft’s programme. So to ensure Government is backing British jobs and to plug capability gaps, it must show its procurement strategy is robust, independent and aligned with our #strategic #defence goals.

Our already pressured #military should not become operationally responsible for the small boats crisis. We've been here before with #BorisJohnson’s failed Operation Isotrope, so I hope this warning is heeded.

Last year, 3rd official #famine declaration of 21st century was made in North #Darfur Zamzam displacement camp. This year 65% of #Sudan will need #HumanitarianAid. Urgent action is needed to alleviate further #suffering for millions and help secure #peace.

Getting #SundayVibes as my team and I just finished helping out lots more #Slough constituents with their issues. #SundayMotivation

Reform media ban in Nottinghamshire is a disturbing glimpse of a future with Farage in power www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Great to meet with @tandhesi.bsky.social today at Langley park near #Slough to discuss how we can protect and enhance the Colne Valley Regional Park including improving cycling connections and attractive walking routes to this amazing site.

With a shrinking fleet and ongoing #procurement issues, alongside the Defence Select Committee raising serious concerns, I asked about the Royal Air Force E-7 Wedgetail programme. It’s time someone got a grip and closed the capability gaps, so that our #ArmedForces are properly equipped.

This year’s #RabiulAwwal is special for #Muslims in Slough and around the world - marking 1,500th birth anniversary of #ProphetMuhammad (pbuh). My best wishes to you all at this time of spiritual reflection, devotion and celebration of his life with increased acts of charity.

Facing the world’s largest displacement crisis, with one-third of the population having to leave their homes just last year, people in #Sudan need us to help break the #silence on their #suffering. Every effort must be made to achieve #peace and avoid a generational catastrophe.

Recent #Russian attacks on 14 different regions across #Ukraine are not actions of #peace, so what levers is the #UK Government pulling to help bring back peace to #Europe?

#Housing in the #UK has been in crisis for years, so the Labour Party's Social & Affordable Homes Programme is a game-changer: £39 billion investment over 10 years, 300,000 new homes - 60% for social rent - the list goes on. Let’s build a future where everyone has a safe, stable #home.

#Netanyahu’s blockade and weaponisation of starvation have plunged #Gaza into #famine. The Israeli Government, which continues to deny the #starvation that exists in the very territory it seeks to #occupy, must bring to an end the horrors unfolding before our eyes.

As #Slough #students received their #ALevel and #GCSE results, my huge #congratulations to all of you. #Education opens doors and I’m happy that this Labour government is supporting families along the way with free school meals expansion, breakfast clubs, childcare and much more.

Devastating to hear from friends and family about the death and destruction caused by #floods in the #Punjab and neighbouring areas in both #India and #Pakistan. Many people have lost everything, so I hope central and state governments provide urgent relief - now and in future.