98 names. Not forgotten – finally found. On the 82nd anniversary of D-Day – the Allied landings that helped secure Europe’s freedom – these names are added to the British Normandy Memorial. Every man is remembered. Each one is a hero. We shall never forget. #DDay

At the centre of the murder of Henry Nowak is a family who will feel immeasurable pain for the rest of their lives. Their response to their devastating loss has been dignified and courageous. They deserve answers and are very much in my thoughts, as is Henry.

Jenny wants choice. She has terminal cancer that has spread to her bones. She knows what pain could lie ahead. The assisted dying bill gives dying people hope. Hope that they won’t have to suffer. Hope that they can say goodbye to their loved ones on their own terms. MPs must bring this bill back.

Today is #EmergencyMedicineDay I pay tribute to the dedicated professionals working in A&Es across the UK who deliver life-saving care under immense pressure, and reaffirm a commitment to eliminate violence and abuse against NHS staff in all its forms #EMDay26

Wishing a joyous and blessed Eid al-Adha to all who are celebrating across #SpenValley and beyond #EidMubarak

Today is the 13th anniversary of the heinous murder of British Soldier, Fusilier Lee Rigby. Lee was killed in a brutal terrorist attack and his memory must never be forgotten. Thinking of Lee’s family and friends and everyone affected by that dreadful day.

Today we remember the victims of the horrific terrorist attack at Manchester Arena. 22 lives lost and many more changed forever. We must never allow those who try to divide us to succeed❤️ #NeverForget #ManchesterArena

I serve on the Women & Equalities Select Committee in Parliament and we are currently conducting a range of enquiries, including on flexible working for disabled people. Please do share your thoughts on this important subject⤵️

International Workers’ Memorial Day is the day we remember all of those who died at work. We remember the dead but fight for the living and continue our commitment to make work safe for everyone #IWMD #InternationalWorkersMemorialDay

Inspirational day volunteering @londonmarathon.bsky.social🏃🏾‍♂️This magnificent event shows the very best of humanity - so many stories from amazing people & an army of brilliant volunteers & staff❤️ Well done to everyone involved in this epic event showing the very best of our wonderful country👏🏻🇬🇧🏃🏼‍♀️

Outstanding👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #LondonMarathon2026

Good luck to everyone taking part in today’s @londonmarathon.bsky.social inc. these stars from #SpenValley. If you’re having a nice lie-in or a lovely lazy Sunday please consider sponsoring them as they take on the 26.2 mile challenge! So many charities will benefit from their efforts👏🏻

#Dignity #Choice #Compassion

Happy St George’s Day to everyone in #SpenValley, across the country and around the world🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #StGeorgesDay

Today is #StephenLawrenceDay Stephen’s future was taken from him in a vile racist attack. Today we remember Stephen and I pay tribute to the inspirational work of his wonderful mum Doreen Lawrence❤️ Racism has no place in our society.

Becky says her brother Nathaniel Dye, an inspirational campaigner who died of cancer, would’ve been furious to know that the Bill will fall due to delays. She feels betrayed by the system - that Lords are not reflecting the public will, but are instead “able to serve their own agendas.”

LANDMARK INQUIRY: Misogyny in Comedy. CRAFT is calling on the comedy industry — performers, promoters and professionals of all genders — to share evidence for the Women & Equalities Committee’s inquiry. Take part and share widely: thecraft.lol/surveys-and-reports

#Hillsborough #NeverForgotten

Wishing everyone across #SpenValley and beyond a very happy and peaceful Easter🐣💐🐰

Wishing everyone who celebrates Easter a blessed Good Friday🙏🏻

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In response to Simon Dudley's (Reform UK) comments on Grenfell:

Happy #PalmSunday to all those who celebrate ✝️

Even in the House of Lords, Lord Michael Gove finds a way to continue his Machiavellian streak.

Labour MP James Naish presents a petition to Parliament calling for the assisted dying Bill to be enacted without delay, despite having voted against the Bill at Third Reading in the Commons.

32 lives lost and many more changed forever. Thinking of everyone affected by the horrendous act of terror on the beautiful city of #Brussels on this day in 2016🇧🇪

On the anniversary of the appalling Westminster terrorist attack, thinking of those who lost their lives, their loved ones, and everyone whose lives were changed forever on that day❤️

Very emotional to meet Tony Marra on the 2nd anniversary of his sister Paola’s assisted death in Switzerland. Paola had terminal bowel cancer and died at the age of 53. All she wanted, like so many other terminally ill people, was choice & dignity in her dying days.

Absolutely right from Lord Pannick. Scrutiny & debate is welcome, but having sat through many of these long debates in the unelected chamber what we have seen repeatedly over the last few months has gone far beyond this. All terminally ill people want is choice & dignity😔

Very pleased to host Fields In Trust & the brilliant Jill Scott🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 in Parliament to discuss the vital role parks & playing fields play in supporting healthier communities & giving everyone access to sport & leisure. Access to green space is not a luxury #ProtectOurPlayingFields⚽️🌳🏃🏼‍♀️

Today is a huge day for #AssistedDying in Scotland. MSPs will cast their final vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. We're outside @parliament.scot this morning in support, with @humanistsociety.bsky.social, @dignityindying.org.uk, and Liam McArthur MSP.

Fantastic start to the Great British Spring Clean in #SpenValley with events in #Cleckheaton #Birstall & #Heckmondwike🚮 Huge thanks to all the volunteers who joined me #LoveWhereYouLive #GBSpringClean #KeepBritainTidy @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social

Jonathan Dimbleby is urging the public to sign Sophie’s petition. It calls on the government to act as unelected Lords block the assisted dying Bill backed by MPs and the public.

The move to remove hereditary peers is welcome. The next logical step should be to remove the Lords Spiritual. There should be no reserved seats in Parliament for any one religion. It’s time to remove bishops from the House of Lords. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Jonathan Dimbleby warns House of Lords it’s ‘inhumane’ to block assisted dying bill - he’s right. www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

The Great British Spring Clean starts this week! I’m very proud to Chair the APPG for ‘Tidy Britain’ with colleagues from across politics and the fantastic team from Keep Britain Tidy🚮 #LoveWhereYouLive #GBSpringClean #KeepBritainTidy keepbritaintidy.org/our-work/elimi…

Happy International Women’s Day to the many brilliant women we have in #SpenValley, across the UK and around the world, including those who are no longer with us❤️ #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay

Really good relaunch event by the APPG on Cancer. Excellent discussions about the #NationalCancerPlan which has the potential to be truly transformative for cancer care. Prevention & early intervention is key & early diagnosis saves lives. Thank you @macmillancancer.bsky.social & everyone involved.

Very pleased to support #WorldBookDay in Parliament - celebrating the joy of reading and distributing book tokens to children across the country📚 I hope everyone who took part had a great day🙂 Thank you @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social for this important initiative #HappyWorldBookDay #ReadingForPleasure

Very proud to support this excellent event for #InternationalWomensDay bringing so many brilliant young women & girls into parliament for some really powerful discussions. Thank you @centenaryaction.bsky.social RoehamptonUniversity GEpicUK Care International ShoutoutUK @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social

Petition to 'uphold democracy' on assisted dying soars to 80,000 signatures www.express.co.uk/news/politic...

Please follow FCDO travel advice for information regarding the developing situation in the Middle East and wider region⤵️ www.gov.uk/government/o...

A Child Cruelty Register will help protect children from heinous physical abuse. Congratulations to the inspirational Tony Hudgell & Mum Paula & Helen Grant MP. Many thanks to @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social & @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social for listening & making it happen www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'What Batley and Spen taught me about standing up to divisive politics' - my piece for @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2026/02/gort...

Very proud to spread the message of #UnityOverDivision in Gorton and Denton and support the brilliant and lovely Angeliki Stogia🌹 #GortonDentonByElection #VoteAngeliki #VoteLabour

Proud to support the Jo Cox Foundation Civility Commission’s renewed ‘Call to Action’ addressing abuse & intimidation in politics. We may disagree passionately on many issues but there is no place for abuse, intimidation, threats & violence in public life www.jocoxfoundation.org/our-work/res...

Four years on from Russia’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine, our message to the Ukrainian people is simple: Britain is with you.Today we are stepping up military, humanitarian, & reconstruction support & we will support Ukraine for as long as it takes for a just & lasting peace #SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦

🗞️ News flash! 8 million people to get the right to statutory sick pay from day 1. @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social: 'In the Spen Valley & beyond, this will benefit tens of thousands of people'. Great chat with @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social on the benefits the ERA will bring to workers in her constituency.

Well done Team GB🇬🇧🎉👏🏻❤️!! #WinterOlympics #MilanoCortina2026