Today we met with Connor Rand MP to discuss the expansion of the #BNO scheme to those born before the 1997 handover, and the need for Home Fee status for BNO Hong Kongers at UK universities. Thank you for your continued support 🤝

Yesterday Rachel Reeves set out how this Government will grow the economy, so we can fund our public services, pay decent wages and support our high streets. With Labour, Britain will get building again.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a muscle wasting disease that affects around 2,500 people, including Felix from my constituency. There's a promising new treatment that can slow the progress of DMD, but not all NHS trusts are administering it. That needs to change. Duchenne UK

The Tories carp from the sidelines and talk our country down. My Labour government is getting on with the job and delivering our Plan for Change.

The interest rate cut will help ease cost of living pressures, but I am still not satisfied with the growth rate. That’s why we are going further and faster for growth, taking on the blockers and ripping up unnecessary regulatory barriers, to get more money in people's pockets.

We’re serious about public health. Prevention is better than cure. Today Andrew Gwynne MP and I are announcing public health grant allocations to invest in the health of the nation. Alongside Angela Rayner, we’re backing local councils to make a real difference to local communities.

An HIV test from home UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has become the first Prime Minister and G7 leader to take a public HIV test, as part of National HIV Testing Week which starts today. You can order a free, quick and easy HIV test now at startswithme.org.uk

Growing up we didn’t have much, but I always had a safe and secure home. For too many families, this isn’t the case. Our Plan for Change will make the dream of homeownership a reality by increasing the number of affordable homes to provide security for thousands of people.

This week is National HIV testing week and I was pleased to go pick up my self-test kit from Terrence Higgins Trust. Testing is so important and its never been easier to do. It's quick, free and you can do it at home. Get your free test now bit.ly/3VQiG8e #ITEST #HIVTestingWeek

'There can be no negotiation about Ukraine without Ukraine' On #BBCBreakfast Defence Secretary John Healey responded to plans for US President Trump and Russian President Putin to meet to discuss the war Ukraine bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4g9…

Great news! A long way to go, but the plan is working.

No one needing dental care should be left in pain, or have to queue round the block just to be seen. In our manifesto I promised we would end this misery and roll out extra urgent NHS appointments. That's exactly what we're doing.

Three years on from Putin's barbaric full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we face a once in a generation moment for our collective security and values. We continue to stand with Ukraine for a just and lasting peace. Slava Ukraini.

The first duty of the Government is national security. In an ever more dangerous world, difficult decisions and strong leadership are needed to keep the British people safe. My reaction to the Prime Minister's increase to defence spending yesterday. 👇

‼️ Good news! Hong Kong BN(O) holders no longer require an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK! Thank you, Seema Malhotra, and all who were pushing for this change.

Today I raised the case of Chloe, a local mum trapped in a leasehold flat she can't sell because of the company that manages her building. Too many people like Chloe are caught up in this country's leasehold scandal. Labour will put an end to it for good.

Our increase in defence spending will benefit British businesses and drive growth across the country. Rebuilding our industrial base. Creating jobs and opportunities for young people.

NEW: Minister Justin Madders confirms the government will add bereavement leave for those who have experienced miscarriage to the ER Bill in the Lords, after Sarah Owen's campaign. Thank you Sarah for your persistence and perseverance on this, it will mean so much to so many ❤️🌈

"That will put the NHS at the heart of government, where it belongs" Keir Starmer scraps NHS England to take management of health service into "democratic control" to cut bureaucracy and duplication Follow live: bbc.in/3XKDcYM

We are wasting no time in getting on and delivering our Plan for Change. Today we’re announcing 300 new school-based nurseries to: 🧒Get children school-ready 📊Boost parents’ work choices 💵Deliver 30 hours funded childcare from September putting money back in parents’ pockets