Wow. It’s 2024 and I’ve just had to crawl along the floor of this LOT Polish airline to get to the toilet during a flight back from Warsaw as “we don’t have onboard wheelchairs. It’s airline policy”. If you’re disabled and you can’t walk this is just discriminatory.

Welsh Streets in Liverpool. The houses were in poor condition and the Council purchased them for demolition (L). After much controversy it was decided to restore them instead. Note (still young) trees on build outs, well maintained facades, greenery worked into the hardscaping.

Very sad news. My close friend the Whalebone Councillor, Glenda Paddle has suddenly passed away. My thoughts at this time are with Glenda’s family and friends. I will post something further shortly . Rest in peace Glenda you will be so missed.

The opposition leader in the breakaway region of Somaliland, Abdirahman Cirro, has won the presidential election, beating the incumbent Muse Bihi Abdi.

Congratulations to President-elect Cabdiraxmaan Cirro as he becomes the 6th President of the Republic of Somaliland. Truly a remarkable election conducted by Musa Hassan and the entire Somaliland National Electoral Commission (SLNEC) team! 👏🏾

Historic moments like this showcase the true essence of democracy in #Somaliland. Thank you, President Muse Bihi Abdi, for your service & huge congratulations to President-elect Cabdiraxmaan Cirro on your victory.

John Prescott was a giant of the Labour movement. As Deputy Leader and Deputy Prime Minister he served our party and our country with distinction. The Labour Party sends deepest condolences to Pauline, John’s family, and everyone who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.

🚨POLLS ARE OPEN🚨 You have TWO votes in Village Ward. One for each of our amazing #Labour candidates. Ajanta Deb Roy 🗳️🌹 @julia4dagvillage 🗳️🌹 Ajanta and Julia live in the ward. Don’t be misled by the Tories, they don’t care about our area. Vote local. #VoteLabour 🌹✊

Feeling overwhelmed? Call the NHS mental health crisis line 24/7 by dialing 111 (Option 2). Support is just a call away. Mental Health Matters. #Barking #Dagenham

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Feeling unheard at the doctor's? Healthwatch is here to help you speak up. Share your experiences and help us improve healthcare services in Barking and Dagenham. #HealthwatchBD #GreatMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters

Join us at Parliament for the National HIV Testing Week Reception! 📅 Monday, 10 February ⏰ 7–9 PM 📍 CPA Room, Parliament Hosted by Terrence Higgins Trust & Labour African Network, this event will feature special guest speakers & key policymakers. #HIVTestingWeek #StopHIV

The rise in anti-Muslim hate crime is unacceptable and has no place in our society. Today I am launching a new working group, chaired by Dominic Grieve KC, to define Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia. gov.uk/government/new…

For 2,500 years, women have been fighting for their place in our democracies. Ahead of International Women's Day, we trace the slow path towards equality.

Join us for an inspiring evening in celebration of #InternationalWomensDay! Hear from Seema Malhotra MP and other incredible voices as we honor women’s achievements and discuss the path ahead. 📅 17th March 2025 ⏰ 7PM - 9PM 📍 CPA Room, Parliament Save the date! #IWD2025

The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident. I’m being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police

The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating. I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time.

Tomorrow we’re pleased to host a key Parliamentary Roundtable on the future of the #AfCFTA with TradeMark Africa, @HailemariamDS & @WamkeleMene. With Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office support, we’ll explore trade, growth & integration across Africa as ODA is scaled back. #AfricaTrade #AfCFTA #LAN

Whalebone SNT executed a drugs warrant on the ward today. Valence SNT Chadwell Hth Police Mayesbrook Police Becontree Police thank you for the assist.

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