Today, I’m launching a High Court claim against xAI, the company behind Grok. I am just one of thousands of women and even children who have been the victim of abusive and sexualised AI deepfakes. This should never have happened – and xAI must be held accountable. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Hollywood, Orlando, and now… Bedfordshire! Universal Studios construction is underway 🌍 When I first discussed the project hours after being elected, in a sleep deprived state I took some convincing I wasn’t dreaming! Fantastic to see that dream becoming a reality today 🎢

Over recess it was a privilege to join campaigners, policymakers and experts from across the world in Rio for the MenCare Change Maker summit. From fatherhood to men’s health and mental health, the summit was packed with insights from across the globe.

We can all play our part tackling stigmas around mental health and providing space for others to talk and open up. I'm determined to make sure I’m playing my part as our MP.

It was an absolute pleasure to be part of a social media education session with Everyone's Invited 🚸 They turned algorithms into ice creams ensuring young people understand the manipulation of content online and what's really going on behind the screens🍦

From today, over 6,000 renters in Hitchin will have stronger rights and protections as a result of Labour’s renters rights act 🏡 Including: ❌ No more no-fault evictions 💸 Limits on rent increases 💰 Ending bidding wars 🐾 Easier to have pets And much more!

Events in the Middle East have underlined the perils of remaining so exposed to volatile, international oil and gas markets. Great to join @newstatesman1913.bsky.social yesterday to talk about how bold market reform and investment in clean, homegrown power can put that right.

Investing in nature 🍃

Big news on energy market reform today. As we deliver the transition to clean, secure, renewable power, it’s vital we build a system that works for households and business, not profiteers. Today’s announcement shows the Government is determined to deliver exactly that ✅

Great conversations out at Hitchin Sainsbury’s this morning 💬 A big thank you to everyone who stopped to chat!

We owe men growing up in Britain today far better than the toxic views and scams peddled by the Manosphere. But too often, we see boys as problems in waiting rather than exploring what they need from us. Great to bring MPs and experts together to discuss how we can do better.

There are too many harms online that are targeted at men and boys, which damage them directly and then hurt and harm women and wider society as well So I was more than up for signing this letter alongside other colleagues, organised by @alistrathern.bsky.social who has done so much work on this

We owe our young men and boys far better than the harmful extremes peddled by the worst corners of the internet. But taking on the ‘manosphere’ demands action, not words. That’s why the Labour Group for Men and Boys has convened MPs to demand Ofcom steps up and acts.

Regulate gas ➡️ Cut bills 📉 As we move to clean, secure renewables, we shouldn’t tolerate gas power stations profiteering. Analysis from @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social shows moving gas power stations into the Regulated Asset Base could save millions off our bills. Let’s do it ✅

Regulate gas ➡️ Cut bills 📉 As we move to clean, secure renewables, we shouldn’t tolerate gas power stations profiteering. Analysis from @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social shows moving gas power stations into the Regulated Asset Base could save millions off our bills. Let’s do it ✅

Always good to end a busy Friday out on the doorstep chatting over your priorities, and what a sunset 🌅 Have great evenings all!

Pushing for tougher heating oil regulation ♨️ I know how overlooked many of our rural community who rely on heating oil for home heating can feel. ❌ Left out of previous energy price support measures Rapid funding to support vulnerable households this time is a big step forward ✅

Fighting to expand our GPs 🏥 Government investment in 1,600 more GPs is welcome, but in areas like ours where we have seen significant growth we need larger GP surgeries too ✅

If we’re serious about the climate, nature and energy crises we can’t afford to pit clean energy against nature. We can do far better at delivering energy projects without ripping up crucial habitat protections. I set out for @politicshome.bsky.social why it’s vital we get this right ✍️

We owe young men far better than the toxic offer the manosphere is selling. But rather than seeing young men as problems or perpetrators in waiting, progressives need to ensure every young man has the role models they deserve. I set out for @huffpost.co.uk how we can do better ✍️

Long overdue reforms to SEND provision, must address the real challenges faced by far too many armed forces families looking to access support. Today I pressed Ministers to ensure they do 👇

As well as my national and local campaigns on everything from expanding GPs to fixing SEND provision, an important part my work is taking up individual issues affecting our community 💪 Here’s some of what we were able to help with over February 👇

Am glad that after we raised this with the agent, the advert has now been withdrawn ✅ But it’s an important reminder of why delivering automatic voter registration is so important for strengthening tenants rights 🗳️💪

Blocking prospective tenants from registering to vote? ❌🤯 We’re taking on this outrageous case locally. But the exploitative power imbalance it feeds off highlights why Labour’s Renter’s Right Act protections are so needed 🛡️

🩺 Across our area we know a thing or two about pressures on GPs… The Government is listening, and acting: ✅ Funding an extra 1,600 GPs ✅ Requiring patients same day appointments for urgent cases Step by step we’re delivering an NHS that’ll be there when we all need it 🏥

Later votes in Parliament this evening, but well worth it to support lifting hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty. Plenty more to do, but don’t ever let it be said this Labour government isn’t making a difference 🌹

As a teacher, children’s services lead and now an MP, it’s been devastating working with young people and families failed by the broken send system. There is plenty to scrutinise, but after over a decade of systemic failure today’s reforms are a huge moment to put this right ✅

Investing in clean energy for our NHS sites ⚡️ Our new GB Energy has been investing in yet more clean energy improvements for local NHS sites. 🏥 Good for the NHS 🇬🇧 Good for energy security 🌍 Good the planet Let’s do more ✅

From working with the @tuc.org.uk’s fantastic UnionLearn to serving as a workplace rep, I’ve seen first hand the transformative impact trade unions can have. Now as an MP, it’s a privilege to work with them to deliver change for workers right across the country #HeartUnions ❤️

This Valentine’s day I’m joining with Labour colleagues to call time on outdated and inadequate paternity leave entitlements. Being an equal partner means being an equal parent, and it’s time our parental leave system supported that.

A real pleasure to visit Pirton Primary school this week to talk about my work as our MP 💬 Some top questions from pupils who’ve clearly got some great careers as journalists ahead of them! 😅

The Local Power Plan has been making headlines this week, bringing ownership of energy directly to the doorstep of communities and letting the public invest directly in their schools, sports clubs and community assets. You can read all about Labour's plans to bring power to our communities below:

Proud to have been named a Men’s Health Champion by Movember! For too long stigmas around everything from mental health to prostate cancer have held back men’s health Looking forward to working with Movember and the Labour Group for Men and Boys to keep championing action!

As an ex-children’s services lead I know the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support fund really matters for those who rely on it. Last year’s uncertainty caused understandable concern. Im glad the Government is acting, extending it to 2028 and increasing it by 10% for 26/27.

Britain’s biggest ever investment in community energy ⚡️🎉 Our £1bn local power plan will: 🤝 Ensure local areas can own the benefits of the green transition 🇪🇺 Build on models that already work across Europe 📈 Unlock the equivalent of up to three (!) nuclear plants of energy

More investment in clean power for local services 💰🔋✅

The latest apprenticeship stats are in... Are you tired of me saying it yet? 🆙 Starts up 🆙 Participation up 🆙 Achievements up Turning the corner, with Labour.

Notable that Spain are implementing legal accountability for platform execs for infringements as part of their online safety packages. Last month I wrote for @huffpost.co.uk why fast moving risks and asymmetric information may make this necessary 👉 www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/amp/entry/po...

What can we learn from Grok about keeping women safe online? 💻 ❌ Big tech can’t be left to lead on this for itself ⏱️ In a world of fast evolving threats, we need to find ways to act faster ✅ But when we do act, change is possible

Fighting armed forces insurance injustice 🏡 Do you think insurers should to more to support service personal and their families? Have you been impacted by these issues in the past? Let me know in the comments 👇

The plight of Britain’s boys is a growing political talking point A group of Labour MPs has launched a campaign to produce a coherent, centre-left response to the issues facing young men According to co-founder @alistrathern.bsky.social, it's an area where progressives have "ceded the field on"

Fantastic to join with some great colleagues and organisations to launch the Labour Group for Men and Boys. Progressive politics hasn’t always been confident enough in tackling head on some of the challenges facing men and boys in Britain today. It’s time to put that right.

UK medical graduates used to compete among themselves for roles across the NHS. But after changes made by the last government, they are competing against global candidates. I’m glad having raised the concerns of several local medical graduates, Minsters have listened and acted.

Real change for leaseholders 🏠 ✅ Ground rents capped at £250 a year, cutting bills for thousands. ✅ Removing draconian and exploitative forfeiture powers, which saw people lose their homes. ✅ Banning new leaseholders and allowing leaseholders to convert to Commonhold.

Remembering Private Jonathan Kitulagoda 🇬🇧 I am grateful to the Deputy Prime Minster today for taking the time during PMQs to pay respects to Private Jonathan Kitulagoda. Having grown up locally, Jonathan was the first British soldier killed by enemy action in Afghanistan, on this day in 2004.

🧑‍🏫 Taking your experiences to drive SEND improvements 🧑‍🏫 A consistent theme of my local workshops on challenges children and families have faced in special educational needs provision has been the need to improve training for staff across educational settings... so here it is.

Victims *must* be at the heart of the Service Justice System and we are strengthening protections and improving accountability to do just that in our Armed Forces Bill. This is a no-fail mission for me. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Great to see the Ministry of Defence leaning in to its responsibilities to halve violence against women and girls with this new law for victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse or stalking by serving military personnel. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Great to get out on the doorstep today, after the last few weeks there was certainly plenty to talk about! Thank you to everyone who braved the cold to speak to us 💬