Month after month of the Tories refusing to act, I called a food summit in February this year with my colleagues Angela Rayner Jonathan Reynolds For the Tories in power to take a year to act, and wait three further months after our own meeting is a failure. x.com/CoopParty/stat…

It was only a few weeks ago that The Labour Party presented a Bill to Parliament that would have cleaned up the water industry and forced polluters to pay. But Tory MPs including Coffey voted it down and blocked its progress. It’s a Tory #SewageScandal. 💩🤮

Three weeks ago, Tory MPs voted down The Labour Party's Bill to end the Tory #SewageScandal. Last week, water companies apologised for turning our country into an open sewer. Today I asked the Environment Secretary to apologise for her role & to ensure polluters pay. She refused.👇💩

Every time I raise the issue of Teesside fishers affected by shellfish die offs, the Environment Secretary becomes hostile. Ministers & Tory MPs close down debate & legitimate challenge. It's time the Tories gave our fishers like North East Fishing Collective the #TruthOnTeesside that they deserve.

Waste incinerators are three times more likely to be built in the UK's most deprived neighbourhoods. This morning in #DEFRAQs I asked the Minister if she had confidence in the accuracy and consistency of the monitoring in place around these installations 👇

Food inflation at 20%, lower-standard imports, and producers undercut at every turn. The Government want to act like innocent bystanders rather than do anything about it!

Thank you Battersea for yesterday. I was overwhelmed by the generosity of staff and seeing how they truly care for the animals. Their work highlights how important the Kept Animals Bill is. I loved meeting Piglet too!

The Tories have ditched the new laws they’d promised to crack down on illegal puppy farms and animal smuggling. It’s another broken Tory promise. Together, we can put pressure on the Tories to stop illegal puppy farming. Add your name today.

Great to speak alongside Kim Leadbeater MBE MP at Great British Canoeing’s #ClearAccessClearWaters event. Nature makes us healthier, it’s where we create memories with loved ones & it enriches our quality of life. Every family should be able to enjoy the beauty that Britain offers.

Delighted to be at The Labour Party’s Business Leaders Reception hosted at the superb Co-op HQ in Manchester. The Labour Party & Co-operative Party values in partnership with our growth makers can build an economy that delivers for everyone in every place.

Out on the The Labour Party doorstep in Uxbridge and South Ruislip today with @dannybeales who would make such a great MP. After 13 years of Tory failure, the people are demanding change. #VoteLabour

Tory ministers have given a green light to puppy smugglers, puppy farmers and pet thieves. Tomorrow, The Labour Party will force a vote in Parliament to re-introduce the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals Bill) that the Government dropped just a few weeks ago.👇 mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

The #KeptAnimalsBill was promised by Tory MPs at the last election & by Rishi Sunak when he stood to be PM. But instead the Tories ditched it. Today I’m reviving it & The Labour Party candidates & I are clear. If Tory MPs block it, they’re giving the green light to puppy smuggling ⤵️

BREAKING: Tory MPs have just voted to block the #KeptAnimalsBill, ditching their own law and promise to protect animals. They’ve given the green light to puppy smuggling, puppy farming and pet theft. Only The Labour Party can be trusted to deliver on animal welfare. #AnimalsMatter

The serious challenges facing the water industry could have been avoided had the Tories not been asleep at the wheel. The Labour Party’s six tests must form the basis of a government act & protect plan, preventing taxpayers & workers from paying the price for boardroom failures. ⤵️

Great to speak at the Co-op South West Food Conference. A govt with Co-operative Party values at its core is key to restoring food security. Building partnerships across the country between farmers, producers & retailers will ensure more quality British food on our kitchen tables. 🐝

Delighted to speak at the #SaveOurWildIsles reception in the beautiful gardens of Westminster Abbey. “Our mission is to ensure that people from all backgrounds have greenery and nature around them with access to parks, trees and wildlife.”

Was only yesterday that the Environment Secretary told me that she has “full confidence in the financial resilience of the water sector”. The Labour Party’s six tests must form the basis of an act and protect plan. Taxpayers & workers should not pay the price for boardroom failures.

Really enjoyed being out at the Great Yorkshire Show today. Had a great discussion with the NFU Political and others about The Labour Party’s plan for the future of farming. Also enjoyed meeting Future Farmers of Yorkshire! #GYS2023

A lovely sunny weekend when everyone should be able to take a swim in the sea 🌊, but yet again Southern Water puts a stop to that! 💩 Bad for ❌Public health🏥 ❌Tourism🏖️ ❌Cafes and pubs🍦 ❌Wildlife🐟 ❌Fishing industry 🎣 ✅Labour’s plan will end the sewage scandal.