The art: The artist:

Absolutely dire homelessness stats out today:

Temporary accomodation up 10.3%
For families with children up 12.8%
Children in B&Bs up 65.4%
Staying beyond statutory limit (6 weeks) up 121.5%

Rough sleeping up 27%
In London 34%

Zingggg

'But what if they become a burden on the state'. You mean the same spouse visas which offer no access to public funds?

'I live off £30 a month.'

A Joseph Rowntree Foundation report estimates the number of people experiencing ‘destitution’, which it defines as having a very low income or having to go without basic supplies, has more than doubled in the last five years in the UK.

Devastated to hear that my predecessor Glenda Jackson has died. A formidable politician, an amazing actress and a very supportive mentor to me. Hampstead and Kilburn will miss you Glenda.

Good luck to all the Labour candidates standing in local elections across the country today!

Polls close at 10pm, so don't forget to #VoteLabour before then and take photo ID along with you!

I have informed the BBC that I am very much available for tomorrow’s #MOTD

Real terms pay for primary teachers in England vs other OECD countries. This is why there's a strike today.

'Does [PM] still think the UK is a safe haven for vulnerable children?'

Labour MP Tulip Siddiq asks about reports of child asylum seekers going missing in the UK

Rishi Sunak says 'local authorities have... a duty to protect all children'

#PMQs bbc.in/404u0OD

Huge congratulations to Liam from my office who received the ‘Staffer of the Year’ award tonight. Very well deserved! 🏆

Wales playing the long game here. Smart. Very smart. Setting the trap. And england are walking right into it like a bunch of dodos. Let me get straight to the point- if youve got any sense you’ll bet the house on wales winning 4-3. Pls trust me on this you wont regret it 😎 💰

Buzzing to start a new job this week in Tulip Siddiq’s office UK House of Commons. Give me a shout if you’re in Hampstead or Westminster !

Oh my. Heavy - but stunningly poignant and important - film from CALM. The last videos of 'happy' people who went on to take their own lives.

'Suicidal Doesn't Always Look Suicidal' thecalmzone.net (via Henry Mance)

Thread: Paternity leave in the UK is an embarrassment. 10 measly days for £318. It’s as if people think caring for children is a woman’s job.. ehem. Today, we are releasing the findings from our survey which show that..

Oops! Sorry Wandsworth Conservatives, our mistake😉🤫🌹

If Starmer hasn't broken the rules but Tories make a big deal out of the investigation - it's bad for Tories

If Starmer's been a hypocrite & broken the rules & resigns but Boris Johnson doesn't - it's bad for Tories

Only good outcome for Tories is if he breaks rules & stays

Exclusive: YouGov model results for 16 key council races

First up London: YouGov say Wandsworth voters “leaning” Labour and they might pick up others reaching new highs compared to 2018