Thanks to @pollybillington.bsky.social for her great work in exposing this.

From the bustling city centre to the great British seaside the impact of illegal subletting is felt in many communities. Tune into Episode 5 of Homes Aren’t Hotels to hear @pollybillington.bsky.social share how vital it is we implement a registration scheme to tackle this issue.

I spoke yesterday in the House of Commons about the Epstein and Mandelson scandal and how this is the moment when we should draw a line under a culture where talent or connections overrides bad behaviour, character or judgement

Having actual veterans of Afghanistan like @louisesandherjones.bsky.social and @alcarns.bsky.social as ministers in our British government, telling it like it is, will hopefully remind our allies exactly how much NATO countries have need to have each others’ backs, in the past and the future

NATO Article V has been triggered only once: by the US after 9/11. When our ally called, we in the UK didn't hesitate to stand with them. 636 British men & women paid the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan, with many more living with their injuries today.

Starmer slams Trump: "Trump deployed words on Chagos yesterday that were different to his previous words of welcome and support when I met him in the White House... for the express purpose of putting pressure on me and Britain in relation to my values and principles on the future of Greenland."

SUBSCRIBERS ONLY: Polly Billington MP (@pollybillington.bsky.social) argues that Labour needs to set out a clearer narrative of the previous fourteen years of Tory rule, centred specifically on the "ABC" of Austerity, Brexit, and Covid

We’ve just secured the largest amount of offshore wind in any auction ever in Britain - enough to power the equivalent of 12 million homes. In Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 the first offshore wind project in three years has been successful - a landmark moment demonstrating our commitment to the whole of the UK.

Desperate to paint scrutiny and heartfelt concern as procedural shenanigans Is it so hard to believe that many of us MPs and peers are hugely worried by this inadequate poorly-drafted mess of a bill, and take seriously our responsibility as lawmakers?!

A question the Tories are avoiding: Should Abramovich’s money from the Chelsea sale go to Ukraine? Their silence would be shocking, if you didn’t know their Shadow Attorney General was also Roman Abramovich’s lawyer! My piece with @elliereeves www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/tory-f...

25 years since Britain’s first offshore turbines started, the UK’s wind revolution has grown from two turbines to a world-leading energy sector. Let's celebrate this British success story says @pollybillington.bsky.social

The government has announced a competition for a Town of Culture. Collectively, our towns of Margate Broadstairs and Ramsgate have so much cultural capital. I will work with everyone locally to make a successful bid for this.

I went on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social last night to remind the lads in no10 what their job is. We were elected with a mandate for change and that includes the conduct of politics.

Nigel Farage wants to abolish protections for kids online and put porn back in their pockets.

After a week of faffing around the @dailymail.co.uk have agreed to apologise. Here it is. Fingers crossed for fewer lies/smears dressed up as news in future

"I have had six landlords, nine flatmates, [and] two section 21 eviction notices....It is the first moment in my lifetime that I am aware of a piece of legislation materially impacting my life in a positive way. I think this is what enfranchisement is supposed to feel like."

Reform UK is causing chaos at Kent County Council. A brief recap

Six months on from the locals… Reform is losing councillors at an “unusual” rate PolHome analysis finds that Farage’s party has lost over 5% of all cllrs elected in May In Kent, its 14% @matildamartin.bsky.social’s deep dive www.politicshome.com/news/article...

observer.co.uk/news/columni... spot on here by @kenanmalik.bsky.social

Coastal communities have a lot of challenges and opportunities in common. So working together enables us to achieve more and succeed. I am calling for a “Coastal Challenge” to break down the barriers to opportunities for our young people.

Proud to sign this. Kemi Badenoch is turning her party against the future.

Last nights interim published figures of CLP nominations for Deputy Leader are very encouraging for Lucy Powell. With 221 to 140, that’s 61%. Final nominations will be known tomorrow but this shows clear support from members from the length and breadth of the country. (1/3)

Today is a truly historic moment fulfilling a long held commitment of the Labour Party to recognise Palestine in order to progress peace on the Middle East. Now we need a ceasefire, the release of the hostages, an end to the bombardment and invasion and an agreement to start talking.

Labour is at its best when we are clear about whose side we are on, and in whose interests we serve, when our values shine through. I want us to be clear that our objective is to lift children out of poverty and that will mean we need to lift the 2 child benefit cap www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

I have written to the Leader of Kent County Council @LeaderofKCC about Reform UK's continued promotion of anti-science climate misinformation and conspiracy theories.

They are right! @restispolitics.bsky.social explains what we need to do next for coastal communities to improve educational outcomes.

I am delighted to have nominated my good friend and colleague Lucy Powell as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. I know she will use her skill and experience to be a bridge to link the membership and the leadership for progressive change. Unity and hope.

"Sadiq Khan’s fightback against the monstering of London by Britain’s Outer Right of Faragists, fascists and the fouler kind of Conservative has received a boost in the form of figures showing there were fewer homicides...over the summer months of 2025 than in any year since 2018."

Labour should be aggressively attacking this kind of dangerous anti-science conspiracism

Labour MP for East Thanet Polly Billington MP has accused the Reform UK leader in Kent of 'endangering lives' by questioning the safety of vaccinations - following the bonkers claims at conference about vaccines causing cancer among royals (1/x)

I with other Labour MPs have been calling for the reopening of international services at Ashford. @GoodGrowthFdn makes the economic case for it. Up to 562,500 visitors a year, £2.4bn over 5 years in growth & 2+ hours cut from Brussels & Paris trips. www.goodgrowthfoundation.co.uk/light-at-the...

labourlist.org/2025/08/air-... being anti A/C won’t tackle climate change. Let’s be progressive about being cool in the heat.

We don't often share a clip from GB News... But Barry Gardiner MP calling out Reform UK's voting record on protecting women is worth a watch!

The announcement by the Prime Minister is an historic one and it gives hope to the Palestinians: and end to their immediate suffering and the beginnings of statehood.

I spoke to @skynewsrss.bsky.social @kamalimelbourne.bsky.social about why we need to recognise Palestine and acknowledge who is truly responsible for the situation in Gaza.

My statement on the latest situation in Gaza

Brilliant speech by MP @pollybillington.bsky.social for the NEU #artsandminds Parliament reception. Please like and share. @tuc.org.uk @ucu.org.uk @artistsunioneng.bsky.social @equityuk.bsky.social @bectu.bsky.social @pcsunion.bsky.social @wearethemu.bsky.social @royalacademyarts.bsky.social

Pleased to sign this letter. About time social media platforms cleaned up their act. Solidarity to Jess.

Reform UK can't just go around writing unhinged letters threatening investors with reprisals for growing our green economy and creating good, well-paid jobs. Here's my response and the questions they need to answer - signed by 58 Labour MPs.

"After the national health service, the thing that this country loves the most is its natural environment" APPG supporter @pollybillington.bsky.social spoke about the fundamental link between restoring nature and tackling climate change, noting the public's love for British wildlife

1/ New research has highlighted once again the unique and specific challenges facing coastal communities and the need for a targeted response - this time on a crisis in mental health among young people. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

I went on @lbc.co.uk with @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social to talk about how important it is that we change the welfare system with disabled people so that it is something we can all rely on

I have called for a debate on Parliament on restoring international train services to ashford so that Thanet can be better connected to Europe.

Great roundtable this morning on the investment case for nature as critical national infrastructure - thank you to Rebuilding Nature for the excellent discussion and @pollybillington.bsky.social for hosting!

I signed this amendment because the government’s current plans risk pushing some people further away from work. They have not been designed with disabled people and will kick in before the reforms to our NHS, transport and the workplace have yet to have an impact.

And there we are! Abortion will be decriminalised - which doesn’t change anything about criteria for access to abortion other than that those pregnant women who have an abortion outside the law won’t be sent to prison

MPs have voted to decriminalise abortion In a historic step, the House of Commons backed an amendment by Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi which proposed that women no longer face prosecution if they end a pregnancy after 24 weeks or without approval from two doctors