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Honoured to lay wreathes at the VE services in Morley and Drighlington today. We will always remember the sacrifice our ancestors made to defeat fascism and tyranny, securing generations of peace across much of Europe.

The election of Pope Leo XIV is a deeply profound moment of joy for Catholics in the United Kingdom and around the world. I look forward to meeting the Holy Father soon.

Lighting of the Lamp of Peace in Morley this evening. More than a thousand beacons and lamp lights of peace have been lit across the UK this evening to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

No child’s future should be determined by their postcode. I’ve written for TES about the need to secure qualified teachers in all core subjects. tes.com/magazine/analy…

good to see Keir Starmer congratulating #LUFC on promotion to the premier league

Wonderful VE Day celebrations at East Ardsley Community Centre. The quiz, food and entertainment were fantastic. Pleased to attend alongside residents and the Ardsley & Robin Hood Councillors, Karen, Karen and Stephen.

Delighted to meet with reps from Leeds Dads in Wortley to show my support for the campaign to improve paternity leave. As a dad of two, I know how important time with your family is at the earliest stage of a baby's life. leedsdads.org dadshift.org.uk

An exciting change is coming… Introducing the Weaver Network - a transport network made to measure for West Yorkshire! Our new name is a promise to everyone that wherever you’re going, we’ll get you there 🚲🚌 westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and-b…

We concluded our 80th anniversary VE Day commemorations with a service at Scatcherd Park yesterday. The service was particularly special because Harry Rawlings was added to the War Memorial and Roll of Honour. 85 years after his death, his name is now on our memorial forever.

I’d like to thank my MP Mark Sewards MP for speaking on my behalf today in Parliament, He’s supported me for day one and his support is greatly appreciated. Thank You 🙏 #InfectedBloodInquiry #ContaminatedBlood🩸

Huge congratulations to Carol Edwards on her appointment as Mayor of Morley and Noel Bullock on his appointment as Deputy. Very much look forward to working with you both for the good of our town. I also want to say a huge thank you to Simon Brown who was an excellent mayor.

I’m in East Ardsley at St Michael’s Parish Church Hall from now until 12pm for an open surgery, all residents welcome!

A very good afternoon at Gail’s fundraiser in Gildersome for Bexley Wing at St James. Complete with a couple of tombola wins and purchases for the kids and the office! Great to catch up with the volunteers and friends from Game Changers and the Gildersome Little Plant Library.

🗳️Morley South By-election - June 12th🗳️ Local champion Charlotte Hill has been selected to stand as the Labour candidate in Morley South for the by-election on June 12th. Charlotte was raised in Morley and currently lives in Tingley. She will be a terrific local councillor.

All residents of Leeds South West and Morley welcome. You can also email me on [email protected] if there’s anything I can help with.

Very much enjoyed speaking with the 10th Drighlington Scout Group, alongside local leaders. Very pleased to win £1000 for the group during party conference season last year. If I can help your volunteer group in some way, please contact me - [email protected]

We have to speed up payments to victims of the Infected Blood Scandal. If you live in Leeds South West & Morley and this concerns you, please contact me - [email protected]

It is Time for Trams in West Yorkshire! Our Mayor, Tracy Brabin, has been leading the charge to bring trams to our region. I’ve been calling on the Government to back this vision for West Yorkshire ahead of the Spending Review.

Teachers are getting a 4% pay rise. We’re seeing green shoots on teacher recruitment and retention, turning the tide on year-on-year decreases. Now, we must go further and faster to deliver excellence, everywhere for every child – together

Good open surgery in Morley this afternoon, thanks to all residents who stopped by. Also pleased to attended a civic service at Etz Chaim Synagogue to celebrate the appointment of Dan Cohen and Elayna Cohen as Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Leeds. Have a wonderful year!