The biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation has passed through Parliament.
That means:
❌ No more exploitative zero-hour contracts
💰 Sick pay rights from day one
👷 Fire and rehire - Banned
👨👩👧👦 And much stronger family leave
That's why I’m proud to support the Employment Rights Bill.
Great to meet the Golcar United AFC board in Westminster today!
We talked about the club’s amazing growth, their impact in the community, and challenges with facilities.
Grassroots football is the heartbeat of our communities—I'll be pushing for more support for clubs like Golcar Utd! ⚽💪
I'm honoured to have been asked to advise the Health Secretary on how our health system can contribute to this Government's mission of halving violence against women and girls in a decade.
Standing up for fans! Labour’s ban on ticket touting means no more rip-off prices.
Fair access to events for everyone.
#FairTickets #Labour
From Awareness to Action: Let’s End New HIV Transmissions!
We all have a role to play in stopping HIV. By raising awareness, supporting prevention, and ensuring access to treatment, we can achieve zero new transmissions.
💪 Together, we can make it happen.
#WorldAIDSDay #EndHIV #HIVAwareness
Helping Families Stay Warm This Winter
Proud to support an initiative that will make a real difference for households across Yorkshire and the Humber.
210,000 more families will benefit from £150 off their energy bills this winter, easing the pressure during the colder months.
Proud to support Labour’s commitment to ethical innovation!
Animal testing has long been a controversial practice, and it’s time for change. Labour’s plan for alternatives to animal testing is a step toward a future where science and compassion go hand in hand.
We're so grateful to @pauldaviesmp.bsky.social for supporting our #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay today. Our YouGov polling shows 60% of Welsh adults say they expect to ration their energy over the next three months so thank you for highlighting the struggles they face.
Budget Boost for Colne Valley
After 14 years of austerity, Brexit turmoil, and chaos under the Conservatives, Labour has been in office for just 14 months, and we’re fixing our country.
This Budget is about stability, fairness, and opportunity so everyone feels the benefits across the country.
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer—but it’s preventable.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by installing a working carbon monoxide alarm today. One simple step can save lives.
#CarbonMonoxideAwarenessWeek #SafetyFirst
Over 1 in 4 children are bullied every year.
This impacts mental health, education & future well-being.
Proud to join leaders & schools yesterday to share the impact of #AntiBullyingWeek & #OddSocksDay + key policy steps to drive change.
👉 Let’s make a difference. #UnitedAgainstBullying
Yesterday I joined @samaritans.bsky.social & @counterhate.com to discuss AI’s role in suicide prevention.
How safe are chatbots for people in crisis? What risks do they pose?
Important work is happening—but there’s more to do to keep people safe online.
#SuicidePrevention #AI #DigitalSafety
Driving test wait times are still far too high.
We’re cracking down on the online bots and bringing in military driving examiners to help tackle the backlog.
1000s of extra tests will be delivered, helping learners get on the road sooner.
Thank you to the Royal Society of Chemistry for visiting Parliament and letting me be a chemist for #ChemistryWeek!
Chemistry drives solutions for health, sustainability & growth:
✅ £83bn to UK GDP
✅ 314k jobs
✅ 30% faster growth by 2032
#STEM #Innovation
This morning I visited Wellhouse Primary School
I toured the new school kitchen, joined the children for a hearty school dinner of Savoury Mince with Yorkshire Pudding, Creamed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables, and had great conversations with Amy Creamer the Deputy Headteacher
65% of Colne Valley voters want to see change in how we tax gambling - I completely agree. That is why I wrote to the Chancellor on this issue.
Gambling costs UK society £1.27 billion a year.
I will continue to raise this topic with the Chancellor.
#GamblingTaxReform
I along with my colleagues in Kirklees have been working with @mayorofwy.bsky.social West Yorkshire to secure £1 Billion to build thousands of new affordable homes across the region.
Everyone deserves a safe and secure roof over their head — it's a right, not a luxury
In the UK around 400,000 people suffer from Type 1 diabetes, 29,000 of them children.
With early detection and screening, we can get people the help they need sooner.
That is why Labour’s 10-year plan for health and care is committed to improving Type 1 diabetes care, especially for children.
Today I paid my respects at the Constituency Garden of Remembrance in New Palace Yard at the Palace of Westminster.
The garden brings together tributes from every constituency in the UK, as well as from across the Commonwealth and Overseas Territories.
Honouring all who served.
#Remembrance
🌱 Food for thought: Today I met inspiring changemakers from Food Places UK. From tackling the cost of living to driving climate action, our food system is key to national change.
That’s why Labour’s Food Strategy matters — building a fairer, greener future, one plate at a time. 🍽️
#SustainableFood
Like many in our constituency, I love my wood burning stove. It was eye opening to learn more of the unique value they can offer for home heating from the stove industry association.
With Dunsley Heat crafting wood burners in Colne valley, it is important to understand the power of this equipment.
I’m supporting Arthritis UK to help reach the 1 in 6 of my constituents living with #arthritis. Visit www.arthritis-uk.org or call their helpline 0800 5200 520
New data from Money Pensions UK shows that just 3 in 10 people in Yorkshire & The Humber feel comfortable talking to friends about money
This #TalkMoney Week, why not #StartTheConversation by trying some of the free tools and calculators on Money Helper UK👇
Supporting Our Armed Forces in Yorkshire & The Humber Labour is delivering real change for those who serve.
Over 3,000 military homes are being upgraded because our heroes deserve the best.
This is about dignity, safety, and respect for the families who sacrifice so much for our country.
Awaab’s Law comes into force this week.
A landmark step to protect millions of tenants from unsafe housing conditions.
No one should live with dangerous damp, mould, or hazards.
Our changes will give tenants a stronger voice and force landlords to act urgently when lives are at risk.
#AwaabsLaw
I welcome the U.S.-brokered ceasefire enabling vital aid to reach Gaza. But border closures still block access.
I asked the Minister: what is the UK doing to ensure aid flows freely and isn’t politicised?
£74M pledged, but civilians can’t wait.
#Gaza #HumanitarianAid #UKParliament
Next month It’s Movember!
This month, we're growing more than just moustaches we're growing awareness for men’s health.
💬 Talk. Check. Support.
Whether you're growing a mo, moving for Movember, or hosting an event every action counts.
👉 Join the movement: uk.movember.com
#Movember #MensHealth
Sarah Pochin’s comments were a disgrace. And Nigel Farage’s silence is deafening.
Great to see @lucympowell.bsky.social elected as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party - she now has the mandate to be a voice for our members and for progressive politics
Great to join the Marsden Defib team at Marsden Mechanics today for the handover of a new defibrillator.
Fantastic to hear from Steve, Josh & the team about their mission to make Marsden heart safe, with a defib within 600m of every resident.
Huge thanks to everyone involved.
#DefibAccess
