🚂 First Bill of our new Labour Government to pass through the Commons For a railway network that is: ✅ Passenger-focused ✅ Publicly owned ✅ Fit for the future This is the difference Labour in power makes 🌹

Well blow me down with a feather

Transport Secretary fires the starting gun on rail reform as Public Ownership Bill reaches final stages in Commons gov.uk/government/new…

Renewable energy auction secures enough power for 11m UK homes theguardian.com/business/artic…

From 2pm today, #AssemblyEconomy is reviewing how effective the Mayor’s policies have been in making London a 24-hour city, as well as pay and conditions in the night-time economy. Watch live or later here: webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly Marina Ahmad AM

The Grenfell tragedy "poses fundamental questions about the kind of country we are, a country where the voices of working class people and those of colour have been repeatedly ignored and dismissed", PM Keir Starmer says He’s right, as usual.

We remember the 72 innocent lives lost in the Grenfell Tower tragedy. My thoughts are with the bereaved families, the survivors and residents in the immediate community. As Keir Starmer said, on behalf of the British state we apologise to each and every one of them.

Water company bosses could be banned from receiving bonuses and even sent to prison under new government legislation to combat pollution 👏 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

'If you are a low income pensioner, you're struggling and you don't get pension credit, go online or call the pension credit helpline.' Martin Lewis explains who’s eligible for pension credit and how people can claim it.

Tuesday was a landmark day for our railways. This Government’s Rail Public Ownership Bill passed the Commons stages ✅ We are now a significant step closer to public ownership of our railways 🚂

As London Mayor, Boris Johnson cut the London Fire Service to the bone. Developers who built flats covered in dangerous cladding have donated £2.5 million to the Tories since Grenfell. Johnson has personally received £50,000 from individuals with links to the cladding debacle.

Criminal smuggling gangs are putting vulnerable lives at risk. This Labour government will dismantle the gangs and bring those responsible to justice. More here. news.sky.com/story/home-sec…

Home Secretary sets out 'moral imperative' to stop smuggling gangs gov.uk/government/new…

Our Border Security Command will smash the vile people-smuggling gangs and secure our borders.

EXCL: Landlords banned from removing tenants without cause within months as government launches long-delayed package of measures for renters - ⁦Kiran Stacey⁩ theguardian.com/money/article/…

As I commented in The Standard this eve - I’m shocked & saddened by the theft of the war memorial from Crystal Palace Park. It’s an insult to the memory of the veterans it commemorates, and a criminal act. Please contact police with any information. standard.co.uk/news/politics/…

New Laws for Water Companies #shorts youtube.com/shorts/hGQZgmd… via YouTube

This Labour government will never play fast and loose with Britain’s finances.

The Taoiseach and I are in lockstep about our future — a partnership between the United Kingdom and Ireland to deliver growth and prosperity in both of our countries.

“When political challenges overshadow human connections, everyone loses... That’s why it’s important to say we are more than just trading partners and neighbours. We are friends”. Joint article on renewal of relationships from the PM & Taoiseach 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇪 irishtimes.com/politics/2024/…