Waited 14 long years to get a Labour government, so today I cast my vote early!

The Right has not gone away. Labour must address the rise of Populist Nationalism by putting fairness and equality at the heart of its programme for government

Did anyone else read the words around the ceiling in the room where the PLP met this evening? “To them that endured in the heat of conflict…they inherit a home of unfading splendour wherein they rejoice with gladness evermore”

For 14 years the Tories failed to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence. We have committed to it.

Absolutely wonderful to have so many new colleagues who have been exceptional champions for the environment even before arriving in parliament

So many of us in the Trade Union Movement will look at the the proposals in the King’s Speech tomorrow to end the tactic of Fire and Rehire as a landmark day in providing security in the workplace. Unite the union: join a union Sharon Graham GMB Politics NASUWT National Education Union PCS Union

A King’s Speech that will actually make a difference — in a good way — at last.

It’s a twin crisis: Climate & Nature #COP16 will be a critical moment to measure progress on global biodiversity goals. Our new UK gov has an important role to play in Cali to ensure success at the summit. My debate next Thursday will be a chance to consider how they can.

A pleasure to have Mary Creagh CBE MP back on the green benches. She is a great champion of the natural world and was a great choice as Minister for Nature in Defra UK You can catch the debate on vimeo.com/990187398/comm…

Hoping to gain MPs support to Chair the Environmental Audit Select Committee in parliament.

Was delighted to hear Warren Kenny that your campaign for a fair deal from Medirest has been successful. Now the Trust should consider bringing the contract back in House.

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) must become as important a global political event as the Convention on Climate Change. Let’s make it happen by hosting it here in the U.K. for COP17 in 2026

Excellent initiative from our new government. Here’s hoping they also bid to host the Convention on Biological Diversity’s COP17 here in the U.K. Vital we understand that Climate and Biodiversity are twin aspects of the same problem. Steve Reed MP Ed Miliband

ℹ️ | We are seeing lots of videos being shared online that were filmed at previous protests or during previous incidents. There has been no disorder in London this weekend and the videos are likely being shared to mislead or to fuel tension.

Please think carefully before posting any such videos. We all have a responsibility to stop those who are trying to divide communities against one another.

Great article by Luke Murphy MP in Politics Home. Looking forward to working with him & the APPG on a just transition of our energy infrastructure. GB Energy gives us a superb opportunity to bring unions & business investment together to create the jobs of the future.

Thank you Nature 2030. Thrilled to be recognised at tonight’s Political Purpose Awards for my work on Rivers & Oceans. Looking to our wonderful new DEFRA team to ratify The Global Oceans Treaty and give real leadership at the convention on Biological Diversity

Sir Martin’s Report from the #GrenfellInquiry The greatest tribute to the Grenfell 72 is for government to set a deadline for remediating the homes of the millions of residents still trapped in unsafe buildings. Landlords who fail should have their buildings appropriated.

Just met Jennifer, a coffee farmer from Kenya. She is part of a cooperative of 3,000 people producing the finest Arabica beans She explained how climate change has impacted production causing land slips and drought She says the FairTrade premium is vital & helps them survive