Child poverty is a scar on our society. It harms children’s life chances and our country as a whole. Our Child Poverty Taskforce will drive action across every Government department, so we tackle poverty and increase opportunity … and give all children the best start in life.

There is no challenge more crucial for this government than tackling the scourge of child poverty. That's why @LeicesterLiz and I are getting on with the job, chairing the first meeting of the Child Poverty Taskforce which will drive our ambitious strategy across government.

Fab morning at Braunstone Grove B-Inspired with ER DANCE & Braunstone Children’s Centre Leicester City Council … wonderful work to support children & families during the summer holidays. Giving children the best start life is a top priority for me personally and The Labour Party Govt

NEW: Labour will end blame culture aimed at people out of work and will not repeat the “salami slicing” of the benefits bill, the work & pensions secretary tells The Observer. But costs are not sustainable, she says. Big first newspaper interview with Liz Kendall in office. 🧵

Kendall is aware of how hard her job is - getting people back to work while curbing the welfare bill: “One of the biggest challenges the country faces”. She is open that the current spending is "not sustainable". But she makes some big commitments: no more "salami slicing".

She talks up "big reforms" coming and major changes to jobcentres and their work with the NHS. A review of universal credit is still on the agenda. Can she pull it off? A huge task. STORY: theguardian.com/politics/artic…

As the Paris Paralympic Games begin today, good luck to all of our incredible athletes who are competing 🇬🇧

Brilliant visit to Leicestershire CCC 🦊 today to hear about their plans to develop the club, offer skills and training to young people, and to meet players in the women’s team. Thanks for inviting me and good luck for the rest of the season! 🏏 🏏 🏏

We welcome news that the Household Support Fund has been extended until April 2025 to ensure families still have access to vital local crisis support. We hope that the Government will develop a plan for the long term future of local welfare that includes permanent funding.

Despite the dire inheritance we face, this Government is taking immediate action to help struggling households by extending the Household Support Fund. (1/2)

At the same time, we are fixing the foundations of our country with our plans to grow the economy, make work pay, and Get Britain Working again. (2/2) gov.uk/government/new… Rachel Reeves Angela Rayner

Today I speak directly to the bereaved families, the survivors, and those in the Grenfell community. On behalf of the British state: I am deeply sorry. My full statement.

We're backing researchers at University of Dundee with nearly £30m to continue their work on new treatments for diseases like skin cancer and motor neurone disease. Potentially lifesaving work like this shows the crucial role of higher education to the UK's health & economy.

BREAKING: The new Government is cracking down on polluting water bosses. gov.uk/government/new…

There are days in politics that you are particularly proud of. Today is one of those, because we are debating the Great British Energy Bill in Parliament. This Government won a mandate for the first publicly-owned national energy company in 75 years. It will be owned by you

Our packed legislative agenda for change continues:  🚄 public ownership of railways 💷 fiscal stability 🔌 lower energy bills & energy independence with GB Energy 💧 tough action on water companies 🏛️ House of Lords reform Me in Business Questions today 👇

Fantastic news! Well done all 👏 👏 👏