Tomorrow’s deadline to register to vote for alumni is fast approaching! Labour students at Oxford want to see a progressive figure elected who can advocate for much needed higher education reform. Register here before it’s too late: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/regis…

"As a previous generation rose to their moment, so we will too" Ending of my (no notes) maiden speech

Warning: Miss one month’s council tax payment & it could ask you to pay the whole year bill within weeks. Council tax debt collection is far worse than finance firms. It’s destructive especially for those with mental health issues. My speech at @MMHPI campaign launch

Today the government and I have announced exciting new plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street. These plans will transform the experience of Londoners and tourists visiting the world-famous high street. We’re determined to create one of the finest public spaces in the world.

Starting April 2025, free breakfast clubs will begin rolling out to early adopter primary schools and open to all their children. Universal breakfast clubs are part of the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

Carbon capture and storage will play a critical role in the energy transition, helping our industries to face the future. We are determined to make the UK a global leader in this new technology. For good jobs, energy security and climate action.

We’re incredibly excited to announce we’re holding a Training Weekend! Hear from those involved in all levels of government and learn invaluable skills. 📍Leeds 🗓️ 23 - 24 Nov Everyone is welcome to apply: forms.office.com/r/F7Shv3H7mb

If you're a student and looking to get more involved in labour politics, give this a look! Should be a great weekend

Looking forward to working with the new members 😀🌹

10/ “Academics, lecturers, and faculty in the UK are being paid peanuts compared to global universities”. “We cannot compete on this basis”.

The Chancellor has just cut taxes on pints. I am a *big* fan of this tax cut #Budget2024

This is a Budget to make sure children are ready to learn. #Budget2024

This is a Budget with cheaper pints. #Budget2024

I'm excited to announce I'm standing to be South West Young Labour's Membership & Campaigns Officer! Getting involved with Labour is still daunting for so many young people in our region - I'm standing to bring down that barrier and make SWYL accessible! More details below ⬇️

If Lincoln spoke to "the better angels of our nature", Trump calls to our demons. His return is a moral as well as political tragedy. As others study his example, progressives will need to think harder about how to respond. As so often, I've been thinking about Gladstone...🧵

Thank you to Oxford Labour Club for joining Earley and Woodley Labour on the doorsteps in Shinfield today! Property management charges were once again a top issue for residents - plus street lighting. VIP of the day was of course Ellie Emberson’s Treacle 🐕

I said I would take on dirty money when I became Foreign Secretary. Today, I am.

🇧🇷#Brazil, 2026 presidential election poll (2nd round): Lula (PT-inc): 52 % Marçal (PRTB): 35 % Lula (PT-inc): 52 % Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL): 39 % Lula (PT-inc): 49 % de Freitas (REP): 39 % Lula (PT-inc): 48 % Caiado (UNIÃO): 35 % AtlasIntel, 31/12/24

I've been going for a pint at each pub in my constituency Is it 'cos I love a pint? Well, yes But it's also about a serious political point. The decline of pubs is leading to more loneliness. And loneliness leads to political extremism. (link in next post)

Thank you to Oxford Labour Club for the invite to speak about GGF’s first report - Mind the Growth Gap. Great discussion about the economic measures people care about, how to get ‘visible’ growth, and avoid the fate of the Democrats.