Cutting food waste and getting a good deal with Europe - two things that will cut the costs of food for everyone. Share if you agree!

The amount of rubbish circulating about all politicians is off the scale at the moment - I got asked about this again this week so want to be clear if in doubt ask me direct Walthamstow rather than believing what you read online …

As another birthday rolls round, I become ever more grateful to be able to get older with the people I love and for time with my friends and family. And if this video triggers the GB News crowd, wait till they see me make this Pringle roll and add orange marmalade …

🔴 Big speech from Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her Mais lecture yesterday, as she outlines a closer alignment with Europe...🇪🇺 👀 Read here👇 labourlist.org/2026/03/mais...

🌹 Manchester councillor Angeliki Stogia has been picked as Labour's candidate for next month's Gorton and Denton by-election

Fantastic to be out in Lancaster Gate supporting my friends @joepowell.bsky.social and @adamhug.bsky.social, and what a turnout from our amazing Labour family! The choice is clear here in Westminster and across London - only a vote for Labour stops will stop the toxic, divisive Tories and Reform.

It was a real pleasure to host #Watford’s very own @citizensadvice.bsky.social volunteers in #Parliament. They do fantastic work helping people in our town. www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/2580448...

We said we would take action to improve people’s lives when we won the election. Today, the #Labour government announced a cap on ground rent of £250 year. That will save people lots of money, helping tackle the cost-of-living crisis. #PromiseMadePromiseDelivered

What a day! Yesterday, our @thefabians.bsky.social New Year Conference brought together hundreds of members to discuss big ideas, and explore the year ahead. Thanks to our speakers, including @lucympowell.bsky.social, @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social, Wes Streeting and @ed-miliband.bsky.social

@london.gov.uk says that we need to make the positive case for immigration in his surprise keynote speech: “We must not be afraid to highlight the enormous benefits of immigration”.

Trumps tariffs today brings into sharp relief how our isolated status post Brexit leaves us vulnerable - We must urgently and ambitiously reset our relationship with the EU as part of strengthening NATO so we can stand up to bullies wherever they are and whatever they threaten.

Renee Good did NOT deserve to have her brains blown out in front of her dog for not complying with armed vigilantes who were terrorizing HER community. You simply arrest, fine and release. YOU DO NOT MURDER!

The frosty temperatures won’t keep us from knocking doors ❄️

A great evening attending the Labour East Christmas Reception ahead of the festive period. It was a valuable opportunity to come together, reflect on the hard work of the past year, and catch up with fellow councillors and MPs, while engaging in thoughtful conversations on the priorities ahead.

As EastEnders kicks off its 40th anniversary celebrations, we’re proud to have the iconic soap filmed right here at BBC Studios in Borehamwood. Happy 40th to everyone at EastEnders—here’s to another four decades of drama, duff duffs, and Albert Square magic! Photo credit: Hertsmere Borough Council

It’s an honour to have been appointed to the Public Accounts Committee.

When Farage uses his millions to promote hate, we all pay the price.

We're proud to be a member of the #GeneralStrike100 national partnership. Explore our interactive map and sign up to visit your nearest partner and #GeneralStrike100 history sites via actionnetwork.org/forms/visit-...

The Labour government have announced that they are freezing rail fares following a 60% rise over the past 14 years. This will come as a relief for the thousands of Potters Bar residents who rely on our trainline every day and is another way in which Labour are tackling the cost of living crisis.

Promise made, promise delivered!

The UK Labour government recently published its #FinancialInclusionStrategy to help those currently excluded from mainstream financial services. In WHD, I raised its importance for #Watford residents.

Good turnout for our meeting with Matt Turmaine last night. We had a very interesting talk on whats happening in parliament.

Good turnout for our meeting with Matt Turmaine last night. We had a very interesting talk on whats happening in parliament.

Tonight we held our first Walthamstow politics town hall meeting in person. It's a work in progress to find right format so all feedback welcome and thank you to those who came and proved we don't have to all agree to be able to talk to each other but we do have to be able to talk! #loveWalthamstow

Pop quiz: which Labour MP would be most competitive at a pub quiz? 👀 Bring your own dream team and prove your trivia chops at the LabourList Pub Quiz! 🍺 Join us at The Loose Box in Westminster on the 2nd December🎅 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1921363292...

I was honoured to attend #RemembranceDay events both yesterday and today. We will remember them. Courage, valour and sacrifice. Lest we forget.

One of the biggest events in the political calendar returns in 2026. New Year Conference: Renewing Labour, Renewing Britain. 🧵

It was brilliant to attend the 100 Year Anniversary of the Watford Metropolitan Line Station! There were experts on hand to talk through the history and fascinating memorabilia to peruse! #WatfordMuseum #WatfordMet100 #Railway200 www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/2559421...

abc7ny.com/post/zohran-... “Mamdani holds a 22-point advantage over Cuomo, 46% to 24%, the survey found.” New.

The families and friends of Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby will be sitting shiva in the coming week. In sympathy with them during that time what a powerful thing it would be not to take to the streets but to break bread with our neighbours and help show terrorism will not win.

Andy Burnham’s call for Britain to rejoin the EU sets Labour “on an irreversible course towards adopting rejoin as an official position” says @Independent ‘s @ArchieMitch_

When I was first elected as Mayor, evidence showed it would take 193 years to bring London's air pollution within legal limits. Due to our transformative policies, we've done it in 9 years - 184 years early. 💚 www.london.gov.uk/london-meets...

First time to superb new venue @sohotheatre.bsky.social Walthamstow to see Grace and friends in another sell out show. Sneaky Tree of the Day snapped near the theatre

Legacy takes many forms … hi from Liverpool …

Bonus episode @therestpolitics.bsky.social with Gerald Knaus on why we should be really worried re rise of far right in Germany and how MAGA are fuelling it, which should make us more worried still alastaircampbell.org/2025/09/453-...

📢 We're delighted to introduce the FULL Festival of Ideas programme at Labour Party Conference! Take a look at the events we have lined up, speakers coming soon! 👇 fabians.org.uk/labour-party...

A joy to join the community for the vibrant Onam celebrations 🌸✨ Onam is a festival of unity, prosperity & harmony, values that resonate far beyond Kerala and enrich our borough through culture & tradition. Wishing everyone a joyful & prosperous Onam! 🌼 #Onam2025 #UnityInDiversity

Congratulations to all of you in Barnet receiving your A-Level, BTEC or T-Level results today. I wish all students across Chipping Barnet the very best with the next chapter of your lives! #ResultsDay

The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for at least a week rose to the highest level since late 2021, according to Labor Department data.

🚨WE’RE HIRING!🚨 Want to work on high-impact research and be at the heart of policy development? We’re recruiting: ✅ Senior Researcher / Researcher ✅ Research Assistant 🔗 Learn more: fabians.org.uk/about-us/rec...

Join us for the online launch of new Fabian research exploring how to improve the Apprenticeship Levy to boost growth and opportunity. 🗓 Wednesday 13 August 
🕧 12:30–13:45 
Find out more here 👇 fabians.org.uk/event/launch...

Lots of noise, lots of fun and lots of amazing firefighter skills at the @TeamGB_Fire #FireFighterChallenge in The Parade in #Watford today.

We regret the unjustified US 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports. The EU will protect its consumers and businesses. We are launching swift, proportionate countermeasures worth up to €26 billion, matching the economic impact of the US tariffs. More about our response ↓ europa.eu/!rcMqWy

Our creative industries rely upon copyright to ensure they can protect the value of their work - in the world of AI it’s even more important we work with our neighbours to ensure that is possible.

Tina Smith confronted her Senate colleague Mike Lee over his social media post that blamed the Minnesota lawmaker shootings on “Marxists.”

Senator Alex Padilla of California was forcibly removed and handcuffed after interrupting a news conference by Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, about ongoing federal immigration enforcement efforts in Los Angeles. Follow live updates.

Honoured to celebrate 100 years of the legendary Elstree Studios with a special visit from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh 👑🎬 From Star Wars to The Crown, Elstree has shaped global cinema. A proud day for Hertsmere & UK’s creative industry!

🌹 Excited to introduce @teamlabouruk.bsky.social, uniting for fairness, equality, and progress. Join us in championing Labour values and empowering communities. Together, let's shape a brighter future for all. #TeamLabour 🌹 [Disclaimer: Not affiliated with official Labour Party.]

A record number of Americans applied for British citizenship in the first three months of this year, and for the right to live and work in Britain indefinitely, according to official data.