Wishing a very happy Easter to Christians across the UK and around the world, as they celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As we look to the future with hope, I want to thank Christians for their huge contributions to our country.

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

Good to meet the PM today

Labour wins the West of England mayor

We owe a debt of gratitude to those prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country. That's why we are giving veterans better access to housing, employment, health and welfare support. As we celebrate VE Day, we honour all those who have served in our armed forces.

NEWS: The UK and India have agreed a landmark free trade deal to make working people and businesses better off in both our countries 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇳 Delivering on our Plan for Change to grow the economy, raise living standards, and put money back in people’s pockets.

Big ⁦Berm&OldSthwrkLabour⁩ ⁦Southwark Labour⁩ team out in #Bermondsey #SE16 today enjoying the ☀️and helping local people!

This morning Southwark Cathedral hosts our annual civic awards and Mayor Making ceremonies, as we celebrate those residents who have made exceptional contributions to our local area

❗ Labour GAIN from SNP Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election result: LAB: 31.5% (-2.0) SNP: 29.4% (-16.8) REF: 26.2% (+26.2) CON: 6.0% (-11.5) GRN: 2.6% (+2.6) +/- 2021

Only Scottish Labour can beat the SNP and face down Reform in Scotland. That’s what the Hamilton by-election result tells us.

Fantastic win by Davy Russell MSP and Anas Sarwar. An outstanding result and a testament to two things - Scottish Labour is ready to deliver a new direction for Scotland, and the people of Scotland are utterly fed up of the SNP.

A massive congratulations to our newest MSP, Davy Russell! The road to a new direction for Scotland in 2026 with Anas Sarwar as First Minister begins here.

9 million more pensioners will be eligible for the winter fuel allowance this year. Because of the tough decisions we took to stabilise the economy, Labour has put our public finances back on a firm footing.

This is terrorism against Palestinians by Jewish settlers and it has to stop. it is evil and a disgrace but also a challenge to the very essence of the state itself.

Twenty years on from the 7/7 attacks, we remember all those whose lives were lost and those whose lives were changed forever. We honour the bravery of the first responders, and the strength of the survivors. Those who try to divide us will always fail.

I got into politics to help children facing the toughest challenges. Today’s Better Futures Fund will give hundreds of thousands of children, young people and their families a better chance in life. theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

🚨Major water pipe burst on Ilderton Rd We’re aware of a wide area with no water or low pressure. Thames Water are working on the pipe now - a further update is expected at 11.30am An emergency hub has been set up: Links Community Centre, 353 Rotherhithe New Road SE16 3HF

The suffering and starvation unfolding in Gaza is unspeakable and indefensible.

Thanks to all the wonderful ⁦Berm&OldSthwrkLabour⁩ members who joined our summer social last night - so many volunteers to thank for the time they give, esp our amazing chair ⁦Gemma Doyle 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦⁩ Brilliant to be joined by our excellent new council leader ⁦⁦Sarah King⁩ too!

The appalling scenes in Gaza are unrelenting. The UK will pull every lever we have to get food and lifesaving support to Palestinians, and we will evacuate children who need urgent medical assistance. This humanitarian catastrophe must end.