David Lammy @DavidLammy

Kemi lost her head at PMQs - and afterwards too. It's not the first time. She's compared me to a Gestapo officer. I wonder what it is about a working class woman driving record investment in state schools by ending private schools' tax breaks that the Tories hate so much.

Bridget Phillipson @bphillipsonMP

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The Gestapo marched hundreds of thousands of innocent people to their deaths. I've ended private schools' tax breaks to invest in state schools. No responsible leader makes vile comparisons like this. Kemi Badenoch is not fit to be Prime Minister.

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Kemi Badenoch’s attack on Bridget Phillipson at PMQs today lays bare something deeper about the direction of their politics. I’m proud that this Labour government has the most state-schooled Cabinet in the post-war era - people who didn’t grow up with privilege, but earned their place through hard work. That’s the difference between us and them. This Labour government believes background should never be a barrier to opportunity. Social mobility isn’t a slogan - it’s the whole point of a fair society. And yet too often it feels like there are those who want to sneer at it, undermine it, and drag us backwards. We should be celebrating opportunity, not trying to hold it back.

Good to meet my friend @antonioguterres at Kew Gardens for London Climate Action Week. What gives me confidence is seeing so many people focused on practical solutions. The UK's role is clear: back clean energy, protect nature and grow our economy as we make the transition.

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I’ve known Keir since he was a lawyer. He was principled then, just as he is now, and throughout his career he has been driven by a deep sense of public service and duty to this country. He transformed the Labour Party, rooted out antisemitism, restored trust and made our party electable again. He won a historic mandate to change Britain for the better and, most importantly, he delivered on that promise. With Keir’s leadership, this Labour government brought stability back to our economy, cut NHS waiting lists, improved renters’ rights, began to fix the crisis we inherited in our courts and prisons, reduced small boat crossings, protected young people online, lifted half a million children out of poverty and restored Britain’s standing in the world. He put Britain back at the heart of Europe, stood firmly with Ukraine and rebuilt relationships with our allies. Change promised, change fought for and change delivered. That is Keir Starmer’s legacy, and I am incredibly proud to have played my part in it.

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Thinking of my dad today, whose influence still stays with me long after his passing. Being a father has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. My sons and daughter remind me every day of the importance of love, opportunity and belonging. Fathers and strong role models help young people build the confidence, resilience and values they need to thrive. That's why I'm leading work across government to back dads, strengthen families and improve outcomes for men and boys.

We're delivering the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation, the biggest boost to defence spending since the Cold War, and lifting more children out of poverty in a single term than any 🇬🇧 Government in history. We're building a stronger, fairer Britain.

Across the UK, too many young men and boys are facing challenges in education, mental health and online. Last week with @ladbible, I had the privilege of meeting with inspiring young men about their experiences of growing up today.

Delighted to welcome Australian Deputy PM @RichardMarlesMP and Foreign Minister @SenatorWong to London. The UK-Australia partnership is built on trust, shared values and a common purpose: strengthening security, increasing trade and creating opportunity. 🇬🇧🇦🇺

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We're investing a further £35 million to stop drones being used to smuggle drugs, phones and weapons into our prisons. This is part of our plan to cut the flow of illicit items that fuel violence and disorder behind bars, with stronger barriers, closer work with police and new technology. To the gangs responsible: we're shutting you down, and you will face the full force of the law.

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The right to peaceful protest is a cornerstone of our democracy, but there is never any justification for attacking police officers, intimidating communities or descending into violent disorder. These sentences for those rioting in Southampton last week send a clear message that violence on our streets will never be tolerated and you should expect to feel the full force of the law. I pay tribute to the officers who put themselves in harm’s way to protect the public.

At #LondonTechWeek, I announced we’ll develop and test AI legal assistants for the Crown Court, faster case listing tools for judges, and AI transcription for every probation officer in England and Wales - less admin, more time keeping the public safe.

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A productive meeting with @JuliaKloeckner this week, discussing opportunities for further UK-Germany collaboration, as well as foreign policy priorities & tackling shared challenges. Stronger relationships with allies & partners mean a more prosperous future for our nation.

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Henry Nowak’s killer’s crimes and lies were sickening. It’s right that a number of independent processes are in progress to get the answers people rightly expect, including the ongoing review by the IOPC.

The first duty of any government is to keep our country safe. That's why we're delivering the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War.

Great to hear directly from those supporting Black men to take part in prostate cancer research, alongside @DavidLammy, earlier this week. Conversations like this are vital to closing the evidence gap and building a fairer system.

Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk

3 weeks ago

Health and Social Care Secretary @jamesmurray_ldn and Deputy Prime Minister @DavidLammy met with representatives of community organisations and @ProstateUK to hear about their work supporting Black men to be part of prostate cancer research.

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Kanya King was one of the most kind, generous and dynamic people I’ve had the privilege of calling a friend for most of my adult life. She made an outstanding contribution to the UK music industry and led the way in uplifting Black music to a global audience.  May she rest in peace.

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3.5 million unmarried couples living together in the UK stand to gain stronger protections under Labour. Too many couples have limited rights if their relationship ends or their partner dies - even after years together or raising children. Labour is consulting on reforms to improve financial security, strengthen protections for survivors of domestic abuse and create a fairer system that reflects modern relationships.

Many unmarried, cohabiting couples have limited legal protections if their relationship ends or a partner dies, even after long-term relationships or raising children together. Labour is consulting on reforms to strengthen the legal protections available to these couples.

Really pleased 350k unmarried couples living together in London stand to gain stronger protections under Labour - we're consulting on reforms to improve financial security, strengthen protections for survivors of domestic abuse and create a fairer system that reflects modern relationships.