I'm very relieved that British-Egyptian political prisoner Alaa Abd el-Fattah will be freed after six years in detention for sharing a Facebook post. This is the result of the tireless work of campaigners, including a hunger strike by his mother, Laila Soueif. So pleased for him and his family.

Farage’s plans to abolish Indefinite Leave to Remain would ruin lives and tear families apart. Rather than dismissing Reform’s xenophobic proposals as 'unrealistic' or 'unaffordable', our government should be clear that they are cruel and unjust. We must stand up for migrants' rights.

Wishing Jewish communities in Nottingham and beyond a happy Rosh Hashanah. Shana Tova to all those celebrating! 🍎🍯

Solidarity with @uonucu.bsky.social members who are striking against compulsory redundancies and job losses at the University of Nottingham. I urge the university’s leadership to come back to the table and work with staff to reach a fair settlement.

The recognition of Palestine is welcome, long overdue, and testament to the tirelessness of the Palestinian people. However, even more urgent is recognising the genocide and taking every action to stop it. That means ending all arms sales and military cooperation, and imposing sanctions.

Very few victims are told about restorative justice - an opportunity for the victim and the offender to share with each other how the crime has affected them - despite evidence in reducing reoffending. Jacob Dunne is leading a very important campaign. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

While our government must have diplomacy with Trump, we should never roll out the red carpet for him. Trump is a far-right leader who propagates hate, undermines democracy and makes the world a more dangerous place for us all. This unnecessary state visit is just normalising his politics.

Peter Mandelson can sit as a Labour Lord while my colleagues have lost the whip for opposing disability benefits cuts and the two-child benefit cap. Such draconian, politically-motivated suspensions undermine democracy and make a mockery of our party. They should have the whip restored immediately.

A UN commission concludes that Israel is conducting a genocide, holding its leaders - including Netanyahu and Herzog - responsible. It urges nations to stop arms sales, avoid complicity, and hold those responsible accountable. We must immediately stop enabling Israel's crimes.

The Hillsborough Law, introduced by the government today, is a long-overdue step toward justice for the families of 97 people who tragically lost their lives. The new law makes it a crime for public officials to lie about major disasters.

The misogynistic comments about Diane Abbott, the longest serving Black MP, recounted with glee by Paul Ovenden are utterly despicable. The fact that the Party knew about this and swept it under the carpet until it was reported in the press, is unforgivable.

Between Reform dominating the polls and the largest far-right demonstration in decades, we’re in a seriously dangerous moment.

Two men have raped a Sikh woman, telling her "You don't belong in this country, get out." This is where the dehumanisation of migrants and people of colour leads: the most serious physical and sexual violence.

The biggest reorganisation of local government in 50 years will soon be taking place. If you live in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire, you can read the different proposals for our area and give your views here: lgrnotts.org/share-your-v... The survey closes this Sunday at 11pm.

MPs owe it to Labour members and the public to ensure a wide range of deputy leadership candidates, in an already undemocratic process. I lent my nomination in 2020. If I could do it, colleagues can now. Email your Labour MP asking them to nominate @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social.

It has long been known that Mandelson remained close to Epstein even after he was convicted of sex offences. He shouldn't have been appointed in the first place, and it is very clear that the Prime Minister must sack him immediately. We either stand with victims or we don’t.

Herzog is President of a state committing genocide, that has also carried out illegal attacks on other sovereign nations. We should not be welcoming him, but arresting and investigating him for war crimes. It's beyond time to hold Israeli politicians to account.

From workers’ rights to equalities, from the climate to civil liberties, from migration to global justice, Bell has shown herself to have consistent, principled, socialist politics. She’s pluralist, democratic and honest. I'm thrilled she’s running - she has my full support.

If reports of the EHRC guidance are correct, it is not compatible with trans people's human rights. It would usher in a system of segregation, policed via threats of legal action by those with money to burn. Trans people, as well as people who are not trans, face harassment.

Angela can be proud that her legacy includes the biggest expansion of workers’ and renters’ rights in a generation. Policies like these are what our Labour government was elected to enact. Whoever replaces her must build on them. 1/2

Herzog said about Gazans: "It is an entire nation out there that is responsible. It is not true this rhetoric about civilians not aware, not involved... And we will fight until we’ll break their backbone." He shouldn't be permitted to enter the UK, let alone meet ministers.

Poverty rates in the UK are higher than at any point in the 20th century. The government is once again being urged to scrap the two-child benefit limit, this time by the cross-party Poverty Strategy Commission. Eliminating child poverty is a moral obligation for our party.

Farage knew for a week that his Notts Council leader banned engagement with local journalists. When grilled by a US congressman, he deflected and dismissed, only later giving in. Reform is a threat to our free press, a cornerstone of our democracy.

The world is failing Congo. Colonialism and decades of war have killed and displaced millions, leaving behind a hunger crisis. The country’s natural resources have also been plundered, and children are today forced into deadly mining for the copper powering our devices.

The world’s top genocide scholars have confirmed what has long been clear: Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide. This is yet another call our government cannot ignore. End the UK’s complicity now: sanction Israel, end arms sales, recognise Palestine.

Family reunion is a vital lifeline for many refugees. Taking it away is inhumane. I'm appalled by the announcement that applications will be suspended until new rules come into force next spring. I have written to the Home Secretary this morning.

A year after people of colour, Muslims and migrants were terrorised on our streets by the far-right, there is now yet another surge of racist violence. We need to see our Prime Minister condemn the hate and proudly lead an anti-racist government, not pave the way for Reform.

You only have until next Thursday 11th September at 5pm to submit our draft Conference motion at your CLP 👇 Let’s get trans rights onto Conference floor 🏳️‍⚧️ docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Violence against women is a serious and pervasive issue. Its weaponisation - whether by the far right or transphobes - to spread fear and hate towards marginalised groups is disgusting and won't make any of us safer. Our government must reject these divide-and-rule politics.

Forthcoming statutory guidance could have a profound impact on trans people's lives. I've written to the Women and Equalities Minister to urge her to reject anything that undermines trans people's rights, inclusion, privacy or safety, and for Parliament to have proper oversight.

For my @leftlion.bsky.social column this month, I wrote about what it is that MPs actually do and how you can - and should - lobby us.

Reform councillors in Nottinghamshire won't engage with local journalists because they can’t stand being held to account. This is what a Reform government would be like. They're a far-right, authoritarian party that seeks to undermine our democracy. www.nottinghampost.com/news/news-op...

“Mass deportations" is a dehumanising, far-right fantasy. It won't solve rising bills, growing inequality, gutted services and a rigged economy. Farage is letting the real culprits off the hook because they bankroll him. Our government must never legitimise this cruelty.

Israel bombed a hospital, then struck the same area again as rescuers and journalists arrived, killing at least 20 people. "Double-tap” attacks like this show Israel's emboldenment to kill those saving lives and documenting war crimes. This is where political inaction has led.

UN-backed experts have declared a famine in Gaza. This isn't some natural disaster but a deliberate tool of genocide by the Israeli government. Our government needs to get its head out of the sand. History will judge those who were complicit through their actions or inaction.

People seeking sanctuary are having to brace for another weekend of violent mobs outside their accommodation. Many have already faced horrific trauma before they arrived. Now they are fearing for their safety again. This is where the demonisation of migrants and refugees leads.

To everyone in Nottingham and across the country receiving their results today, congratulations! Whatever your grades, you have so much you can be proud of. Today doesn't define the rest of your life. Wishing you the best of luck for whatever path you take next.

It was a real privilege to meet Memory, a lesbian refugee from Uganda who is part of @4refugeewomen.bsky.social. Her story was a powerful reminder of why we must reform our asylum and immigration system to better protect LGBTQ+ people fleeing persecution.

Well done to students in Nottingham East and across the country collecting their results today! And a huge thanks to all those who have supported them along the way. If you're disappointed, please know that your grades do not define your intelligence or your worth as a person.

Gaza's journalists have courageously documented Israel's genocide. The IDF has killed their colleagues in higher numbers than any other modern conflict, yet they've continued to report. Their work must not be in vain. End arms sales, stop military support and sanction Israel.

Last month, I warned that proscribing Palestine Action would result in the mass criminalisation of people who are not even members of the group. Now more than 500 people have been arrested. I voted against the proscription. We shouldn't be conflating protest with terrorism.

I visited Radford Care Group, a day centre that provides support for people with dementia throughout the week, along with training for family carers. We discussed the pressing need for increased social care funding and the vital link between social care and health outcomes.

Residents of three buildings on Mansfield Road are being evicted en masse, including those with complex health needs. I have written to the properties' owners and managers urging them to rescind the notices. Section 21 evictions must be outlawed without delay.

I recently spoke about the misuse of rap and drill music in criminal trials at an event in Parliament. I joined members of the music and miscarriage of justice APPGs, alongside leading experts, such as @artnotevidence.bsky.social and APPEAL, to discuss how we can address this issue.

I have once again urged the government to do all it can to halt the genocide Israel is committing in Gaza as well as the escalating violence in the West Bank. We must end all arms sales to Israel, cease military co-operation and implement severe sanctions.

I recently met with Equation, a Nottingham-based charity that works with the whole community to reduce the impact of domestic abuse, sexual violence and gender inequality. They're providing vital services that help tackle gendered violence in our city.

I welcome the government’s move to recognise Palestinian statehood, but it must be unconditional and immediate. In Gaza, Israel is killing one person every 12 minutes, and famine is continuing to mount. We need sanctions, an arms embargo, and recognition now.

I'm thrilled that streets around Hockley are becoming Nottingham's new 'Rainbow Quarter'. The idea is to create a dedicated safe space for our LGBTQ+ community, support businesses and honour the queer history that has shaped our city.

Notts Pride on Saturday knocked it out of the park with an even bigger, bolder rally than last year. It showed the best of Nottingham and the power of marching with our trans siblings in resistance and for our shared liberation.

As the world bears witness to Israel's deliberate starvation of Palestinians in Gaza, the Knesset yesterday voted overwhelmingly to annex the West Bank. It is a moral imperative for our government to immediately recognise the State of Palestine. History will not forgive us.