I really am struggling to understand how the Tories now want Labour to do ALL the things they DIDN’T do in 14 years of government, much of that with big majorities It’s as if they think we’re idiots #PMQs

📣Looking back at this year, and it has been an incredible privilege to serve the people of Bury South. Across Radcliffe, Prestwich, Whitefield and now Kersal & Broughton I've been out listening to families, speaking to people… (1/3)

Be aware - Pilsworth Road from its junction of M66 to Moss Hall Rd, Heywood has been closed due to carriageway flooding.

Our gritting team will be out tonight. They’ll be loaded-up and ready to get rolling by 6.45pm All roads/streets on our gritting routes will be treated. If you must travel, take extra care. Routes: bury.gov.uk/gritting #KeepBuryMoving

"It is a disgraceful smear" Heath Secretary Wes Streeting says MP Jess Phillips is "a great woman who has spent her life supporting victims of the kind of violence Elon Musk... says he is against" following Musk's attacks on the UK government #BBCLauraK bbc.in/422sWxT

Today, as Victims Minister, I announced that our new Labour Government is making it illegal to create sexually explicit deepfakes. We’re cracking down on intimate image abuse & delivering on our manifesto commitments. This Labour government is taking action.

Starmer says in Badenoch's 8 years as an MP - including as Children's Minister and Women & Equalities Minister - she hasn't once raised rape gangs or child sexual abuse in the House. Badenoch pivots to talking about the Cass Review on treatment for trans children. #PMQs

Our #grittingteam will be out tonight from 6.30pm ❄️ All roads and streets on our gritting routes will be treated. Learn more about #gritting with our FAQs and find our routes: bury.gov.uk/roads-travel-a… #KeepBuryMoving

Positive news but still so much more to be done on alcohol related deaths in our borough and across the country. Pleased to see Bury Times covering such an important issue that is close to my heart and many others in our community👇 burytimes.co.uk/news/24844714.…

Prestwich Library is hosting a talk on tinnitus on Tuesday 4 February from 10.30am to 11.30am. This session, run by Bury Audiology, is free of charge and no booking is required – just turn up!

My statement on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Labour is serious about fixing our country. Tackling the deep rooted problems, that the previous government ignored for so long. Read my latest column here 👇

Labour is delivering investment to grow our economy and make working people better off.

At 8pm on 27 January, join us to Light the Darkness for #HMD2025. On Monday, people will light candles and place them safely in their windows to remember those who were murdered for who they were, and stand against prejudice and hatred today. 🕯️ #LightTheDarkness for

Bury Town Hall has been lit purple this evening to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, remembering the millions who died during the Holocaust, in Bosnia and in other genocides around the world. #InclusiveBury #HolocaustMemorialDay

Hate crime can have a devastating effect on someone’s life. We all have a right to live without fear and intimidation from others because of who we are.

Keir Starmer responds to Kemi Badenoch attacks that he’s a “lawyer, not a leader”. PM says: “She’s not a lawyer, she’s not a leader, if she keeps going like this, she’s going to be the next lettuce”. #PMQs 🥬

Grateful to Rev. Elizabeth Binns & the wardens at All Saints church for inviting me to learn more about their beautiful Place of worship. We talked about the positive decision by this govt to extend the listed places of worship VAT recovery scheme til March 26’. Diocese of Manchester

Our Community Engagement Team are out in both Bury and Bolton this morning We'll be in the Bury area at Whitefield Methodist Church from 9am - 12 Noon. We'll also be in Bolton at Yorkshire Building Society from 9.30am - 1pm! Come and speak to us if you're looking for advice⭐

Nirvana Day is one of the holiest days in the Buddhist calendar and is marked by Buddhists around the world. It commemorates the death of the Buddha when he attained complete nirvana. #inclusiveBury