Enjoyable, if brisk, morning on the doorstep today! It was good to speak to residents, particularly about the pressing issue of litter, and to pick up such support for Labour

🌹A great turnout this morning to speak to residents in Levenshulme ahead of the local election, and an impending General Election. A lot of support for me and @zahid4Labour, and thanks to the brilliant Manchester Labour 🐝 and Levenshulme Labour teams! 👏🏻

A lovely sunny morning to be out on the #LabourDoorstep in #Levenshulme! Good to be out talking about what local people want from their council, mayor and government with Levenshulme Councillors. Lots of support for @zahid4Labour & Andy Burnham but a real desire for national change!

Great morning out speaking to voters around Cringle Road. Some excellent conversations and strong support for Labour! We knock on doors all year round, listening to concerns and dealing with casework

More than 1 million people in Gaza are at risk of famine due to being cut-off from life saving aid. With more nations reinstating funding to UNWRA, it is encouraging to hear the Govt has confirmed that UK funding has resumed but this must be extended beyond April immediately.

Following the horrific dumping of rubbish in the alleyway between Stovell Avenue and Damien Street, the area has been cleaned. Recognising the urgency to stop this recurring, we met with senior Manchester City Council staff today to discuss preventative measures. Afzal Khan MP

🌹 Really great to kickstart my campaign for the next General Election in the new Gorton and Denton seat this afternoon. Door knocking in Longsight Ward found lots of support for @RahmanCllr and Andy Burnham on May 2nd and for a The Labour Party Government when the time comes!

🇬🇧🇵🇰 Today’s Pakistan National Day and I attended the flag raising ceremony at the Consulate in Manchester. I spoke about the beauty of Pakistan & Kashmir, the deep friendship between the UK & Pakistan and the huge contribution that the UK Pakistani community play in our city.

☪️ Thank you to the Madina Masjid in Levenshulme for inviting me, Allison Gwynne and my office staff to the Unity Iftar. It was lovely to meet all the leaders at the mosque, to learn more about #Ramadan and to hear about the great inter-faith work they do with St Peter’s Church.

It was lovely to speak to residents today. Your councillors have picked up some casework to pass onto Highways, and of course, lots of support for Labour!

Joined "Keep Lev Tidy" at Levenshulme Station Carpark bright and early for the Keep Britain Tidy Great British Spring Clean! Engaged with local staff, traders, and residents, discussing long-term waste solutions. Together, let's keep our community clean! #gbsc #KeepBritainTidy

🌹 Make sure to register to vote by midnight tomorrow, to be able to vote for @zahid4Labour and Andy Burnham on the 2nd May!

We enjoyed the fabulous LevyMakers Spring Market hosted by Levenshulme Inspire! The place was packed with local traders showcasing incredible talent – from Lion's mane mushrooms to crocheted plant pot covers - it was a feast for the senses!

A BIG thank you to @Zahid4Labour for completing the Friends of the Earth Manchester #localelections2024 environment survey. See candidates' responses at: manchesterfoe.org.uk/le2024responses #LE2024 #Manchester #Levenshulme

Good to be out this evening for an eve of poll canvass, hearing from residents about their priorities. You can place your votes any time from 7am-10pm tomorrow, just remember to bring photo ID. Go to iwillvote.org.uk now to find your polling station and get a reminder!

🌹 Delighted that @zahid4Labour has been reelected! Thank you to our wonderful residents for continuing to place your trust in us, and to all the candidates who stood and made it a great contest. The work for a fairer, greener Levenshulme continues!

I was honoured to be invited by Manchester Malyalee Association to their annual student awards ceremony. Amazing talent! MMA is the beating heart of the Malyalam speaking community and a testimony to Manchester's great diversity 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

We joined the litter picking yesterday organised by Keep Lev Tidy and together we amassed nearly 40 bags! Give us a shout if you want to get involved 🚮 #Levenshulme

1/ 🌷🌼 Incredible turnout at Levenshulme in Bloom bulb planting session on and around the Village Green. Together, we're making our neighbourhood bloom brighter! 💐🌱 #LevenshulmeInBloom Afzal Khan MP Andrew Gwynne MP

The majority of the British public support a ceasefire in Gaza and an arms embargo on Israel. The will of the British people must not be ignored. The Tories must now do the right thing.