I said childcare would be my number one priority as Education Secretary. I meant it. That's why where the Tories made a pledge without a plan, we're delivering. But it hasn't been easy to get to this point and it won't be plain sailing from here either 🧵news.sky.com/story/free-chi…

My summer reading has included Gerald Kaufman’s ‘How to be a Minister’ which I bought in a charity shop and had this lovely letter from Gerald himself tucked into the pages.

Last week I saw first hand the impact on Lough Neagh of the algae bloom. The Lough is vital for the local community and for the whole of Northern Ireland. I discussed the Lough Neagh Action Plan, progress to date and how the UK Government can help.

Four hours in and I’m only 168772 in the queue! 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞 #Oasisticket #oasisreunion #oasis

Sign the petition for better buses today: fleuranderson.co.uk/better-buses-f… Join the campaign to improve bus routes 85 and 170.

This government will make sure every single child, whatever their background, wherever they come from, has the best possible education.

🚲 Have your say on 'quiet' cycle routes proposed across Wandsworth. It would be brilliant to have these routes in place which follow side streets and parks to avoid busy roads. Have your say: wandsworthquietroutes.commonplace.is

It's Sustainable September in Wandsworth! Find out what activities are being held across the Borough and how to take part here: wandsworth.gov.uk/news/news-sept…

As the final report into the Grenfell Tower disaster is published today, we remember the victims and their families. 💚

Thinking of the Grenfell community ahead of another long and emotionally exhausting day in the fight for justice. 💚

My statement on the publication of the Grenfell Inquiry Phase II report today:

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.

My statement following the publication of the Grenfell Inquiry report today:

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.

The Grenfell community has campaigned tirelessly to push for justice & change.  My promise to them is to work tirelessly, with urgency & care, to deliver a stronger culture of safety across the system from top to bottom.

The Tories allowed record levels of sewage to be pumped into our rivers, lakes and seas. This Labour government will crack down on polluting water companies, with tougher penalties for law-breaking, including imprisonment for water bosses. 🌊

I hold regular advice surgeries in person and online. If you need any support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

It was an honour to host the Nature 2030 Political Purpose Awards and to be nominated for an award alongside so many climate and nature campaigners. I will continue to work for urgent action on the environment.

Getting things done!