Thank you @usdawunion.bsky.social for nominating @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social to be the next Deputy Leader of the Labour Party 🎉

Thank you Friends of Forster Park & Glendale’s who maintain this wonderful space🙏 #MayorsCommunityWeekend has been amazing, to mention a few…we had delicious cake, saw neighbours coming together and remembering Sabina♥️. Thank you Theresa for a tour of the sensory garden. Such an amazing day 🌻

Goldsmith Community Centre were celebrating 100 years of Downham and they had a beautiful display of temple dancing. Thank you to everyone who participated, it was a wonderful performance! #MayorsCommunityWeekend

Making the most of this lovely September sunshine whilst meeting constituents on doorsteps in #HitherGreen and #GrovePark. Great conversations about local issues like parking access, and wonderful to chat with residents like Margaret and Catriona! 🌞

Had a fantastic time visiting INI Food and Wellbeing Centre with Cllr Ingleby as part of the @mayoroflondon.bsky.social Community Weekend. Stella and her team do excellent work tackling food insecurity and social isolation in #Downham

Beautiful day in #Bellingham & #RusheyGreen speaking to residents on the doorstep. Parking, street weeds and flytipping are all issues which were raised

This local street FGR in my constituency always has great weather for their street parties! It has been 11yrs since the first street party and I thank the volunteers and the Local Cllr’s involved. The children also had a fab time!

I recently met with some residents about antisocial behaviour in their local area of #Bellingham, to discuss the changes that are needed to make a difference for their community. Residents absolutely deserve to feel secure and live in safety.

We’re told time and again of the same systemic failings that leave children at risk of harm. We’re addressing these once and for all by breaking down barriers to opportunity with earlier intervention and more investment. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Flytipping is a blight, an avoidable mess where one person's inconsiderate actions make an area worse for everyone else. This week, I had a walkaround #Bellingham with an officer from @lewisham.gov.uk to point out hotspots, and discuss what can be done to tackle the problem

It’s been an honour to serve as the MP for Lewisham East and a Government Minister in the last year. I've visited children’s services nationwide and spoken to stakeholders. It is clear that much more work still needs to be done.

It was wonderful to hear from such an inspirational young person at last week's Care Leaver Ministerial Board. Thank you to Maleekah for challenging the Board on how it can improve support for care leavers.

Fantastic to meet constituents from the Lee Green Women's Institute who visited Parliament yesterday. Glad to see so many members were able to attend and see the democratic process in action!

Today marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day — a time to honour the heroes who fought for our freedom. As the struggle for peace endures, I remain deeply grateful to our veterans and all those currently serving in the armed forces. #VEDay

Had a brilliant morning at Home Park Adventure Playground in my constituency! There is a great mix of indoor & outdoor fun for children. With @lewisham.gov.uk officers and Cllr Edison Huynh, we discussed the need to better improve the green spaces and facilities.

Had a great day in the sun canvassing in #Bellingham, and listening to local issues with local Labour Party members and with Cllr RachelOnikosi

Great to join @janetdaby.bsky.social and @lewishamlabour.bsky.social volunteers on the phones tonight speaking with voters across the country. Vote Labour May 1st🌹

Labour is on the side of those visiting friends and family this Easter!

Fantastic to hear that funding has been approved to improve accessibility at Hither Green Station! This will include a new bridge, lifts, and entrances enabling step-free travel at the station. 🚉 Find out more here: www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/funding...

Delighted to visit Base Zero Nursery and Happy Days after-school club today as they celebrate 30 years of serving our community. Huge credit to Julie and her fantastic team for creating such a warm, caring environment for local children. A real asset to our constituency! @brendadacres.bsky.social

I recently attended the unveiling of a statue to commemorate Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, the first person to have air pollution listed as a cause of death on her death certificate. A young life tragically cut short just after her 9th birthday.

We are wasting no time in getting on and delivering our Plan for Change. Today we’re announcing 300 new school-based nurseries to: 🧒Get children school-ready 📊Boost parents’ work choices 💵Deliver 30 hours funded childcare from September putting money back in parents’ pockets

Fantastic day out in the sun talking with voters in #CatfordSouth and #RusheyGreen. Grateful for the chance to hear local issues and share Labour’s ambitious plan to build 1.5 million homes.

This week I had the honour to lead the debate for the IfATE bill at its report stage. Labour is determined to support working people by providing the skills they need to drive growth and raise living standards.

I am proud to be part of a Labour government delivering pay increases to working people across the country

Labour is determined to ensure that every child gets the best start in life. Today, I was delighted to announce £50 million for the Adoption and Special Guardian Support Fund, which pays for essential therapeutic services for vulnerable children.

As the day draws to a close, I hope all Mother’s had a lovely day across the country! Today, we celebrate the love, strength, and sacrifices of mothers everywhere. Labour is committed to supporting families—with better childcare, fair pay, and a stronger NHS. #MothersDay

Labour is committed to giving every child the best start in life. I’m pleased to see in the Chancellor's Spring statement an increase of £25m to reform and uplift the fostering service to provide stability for children in care🏡🧒🌹#SpringStatement

Our #PlanforChange is delivering more money into the pockets of working people. Today, we provide a pay boost of £1400 a year to those on the National Minimum Wage, and our landmark Employment Rights Bill upgrades the rights of 10 million workers across the country!🌹🌹

Today, we’re providing more detail on our ambitious plans to improve early help for families and boost child protection, backed by over £500m. This will ensure that opportunities to intervene are not missed, and vulnerable children and families will not be left at risk. (1/2)

Good News Friday! 👏🎈 Figures released by @london.gov.uk today show that ULEZ has led to cleaner air! In Lewisham, NOx Emissions are down 37%, all thanks to ULEZ🌍🌳

As a former social worker, I know fostering can transform children’s lives – but we’re currently short of 6,500 foster carers. No matter your background, I’m urging all people to explore how they can give a child the fulfilling family they deserve: www.thetimes.com/uk/society/a...

Great conversations in #CatfordSouth! Engaging with residents about the vital work the Labour is going in Local and Central Government for local people. @lewishamlabour.bsky.social

📢 The Davis Scholarship at @durham_uni, named after UK Kinship Ambassador Jahnine Davis, supports care-experienced students pursuing a PhD. A fantastic opportunity to further your research with vital support! 🎓✨ 🔗 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... #PhDScholarship #CareExperienced #DurhamUniversity

The tea party at Wesley Halls was a wonderful way to begin the local Centenary Celebrations of the Downham Estate! A true highlight was meeting Ellen Royall, who moved here from Old Kent Road at just 6 years old—and now, at 96, she’s a living part of history. Such an honour! 🎉☕️

Today, I joined the centenary celebrations for #Downham where I planted a memorial tree for future generations to enjoy! Huge thanks to the residents and costcutter for providing refreshments for all to enjoy! Thank you Sevenfields PCN and everyone who assisted with the event.

Today I had a wonderful visit to Elfrida Primary School. I had a tour and was able to speak to the children. The school is an excellent example of how to manage large amounts of pupils with SEND needs. #Bellingham

Earlier this week it was a privilege to hear from young people who have been supported by @CoramVoice, at their 50th anniversary event last night hosted by @helenhayes.bsky.social and Baroness Butler Sloss. Congratulations on all the work Coram has done over the past 50 years, and still do today.

What happens when young people drive policy shifts? Last week the London #PeerActionCollective team put youth voice at the heart of change, welcoming @janetdaby.bsky.social to share their research on how schools can help prevent young people experiencing violence in their communities 👏👏

BELLINGHAM - it was a crisp day out but full of warm receptions on the doorsteps in #Lewisham East Great to have @janetdaby.bsky.social local MP and Minister for Children & Families with us as we listened to local residents about their priorities for this new government. #LabourDoorstep

Iniya Thai Pongal Nalvazhthukkal! Today I attended Thai Pongal celebrations, hosted by Downham Tamil Associstion, where we celebrated the Harvest Festival, and the Tamil contribution to our community.

The government knows that we need to listen to disabled people after 14 years of Tory failure. That’s why I joined @vickyfoxcroftmp.bsky.social & @elliereeves.bsky.social at QT hosted by Lewisham Speaking Up to listen to the concerns of disabled people in Lewisham.

Have your say on the future of transport in Lewisham! The Bakerloop consultation launches today, exploring connecting south Londoners with a new express bus. Give your input on its route & join @london.gov.uk in calling for the Bakerloo Line extension

Ending rough sleeping in London won’t be easy, but I’m confident it can be done with strong leadership, investment and a clear vision. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

Today I visited a @stmungos.bsky.social shelter in Hither Green with @london.gov.uk, where the Mayor announced £10m in extra funding to help end rough sleeping in London. This investment will expand the network of Ending Homeless Hubs, offering 24/7 support to those in need. #EndRoughSleeping

#HolocaustMemorialDay is an important day of reflection and a reminder that the battle against hate is ongoing. Today, I signed the Holocaust Education Trust's Book of Commitment, pledging to continue this fight, to remember those who were murdered, and to pay tribute to those who survived.

.#HolocaustMemorialDay is an important day of reflection and a reminder that the battle against hate is ongoing. Today, I signed the Holocaust Education Trust's Book of Commitment, pledging to continue this fight, to remember those who were murdered, and to pay tribute to those who survived.

I had a fantastic response talking to constituents on the doorstep whilst Canvassing in Grove Park with fellow Labour members and Councillors. Labour is a party which campaigns all year round, and not only at elections.

Working people prosper when there is a Labour Goverment in Westminster and a Labour Mayor in City Hall. Read about @london.gov.uk London Growth Plan here: shorturl.at/rlAKh