Since last July, more than 6,700 additional mental health workers have been recruited. That means more people can access the support they need.

Children growing up in our country deserve the best start in life. Building on the legacy of Sure Start, we’re opening Best Start Family Hubs in every local authority. That’s the difference Labour makes. theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

This was one of the first Sure Start centres — one I was very proud to be involved in before entering politics. Now, we’re making sure all families will have access to this kind of support – rolling out Best Start Family Hubs through our Plan for Change.

We were well represented last night with our vice-chair and treasurer at a reception in parliament discussing Cyprus & calling for an end to 50 years of division. The evening celebrated the great contribution of Cypriots to communities across the UK, including Spelthorne!

By the next General Election, 16 and 17 year olds will have the right to vote - ensuring young peoples' voices are heard. Labour promised it. Labour will deliver it.

Nigel Farage’s plan for our water industry: “I don’t know”. Labour is getting on with it. We’ve banned unfair water bosses’ bonuses, launched criminal action against polluting water companies and will cut sewage pollution in half.

Water customers will get more support than ever with a single, free point of contact for leaks, wrong bills, or supply problems. With a new regulator & stronger laws, Labour is making sure the era of polluting with impunity is over. More here 👉kingstonlabour.com/2025/07/21/cle…

I’m on my way to Washington D.C. to meet President Donald J. Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський and other leaders. Here’s why:

We're launching a chickenpox vaccination programme which will protect around half a million children each year. From January 2026, eligible children will get an MMRV vaccine to protect against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox. Eligibility will be announced in due course.

I know what it’s like when you’ve got young kids and they get sick — missed school days, missed work, and last-minute childcare. That's why we're rolling out free chickenpox vaccines. Our Plan for Change will protect children, support families and save the NHS money.

For the first time ever, we’re launching a chickenpox vaccination programme in England from January 2026. This will protect around half a million children and save the NHS £15 million every year. Delivering on our Plan for Change to give children the best start in life.

Proud to unveil beststartinlife.gov.uk, bringing family services to your fingertips: 🚼 30 hours of government-funded childcare 🥣 Free breakfast clubs 👩‍🍼 Best Start Family Hubs Labour is building on the proud legacy of Sure Start to give children the best start in life.

30 government-funded hours wasn’t the end. Today Labour’s announcing another 300 school-based nurseries. Accessible, affordable, convenient early years education for working families – saving time on the drop-off & saving money on childcare. Labour’s Plan for Change in action.

Promise made. Promise delivered.

Nigel Farage wants to charge you for healthcare.

Congratulations Lucy Powell, elected as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

Sarah Pochin’s comments were a disgrace. And Nigel Farage’s silence is deafening.

At your local pharmacy, you can now get: ✅ free emergency contraception ✅ extra support and advice if you’ve been prescribed antidepressants Our 10 Year Health Plan is bringing care closer to home, when you need it most. Learn more: england.nhs.uk/2025/10/free-m…