During Keir Starmer's Commons statement today on Nato, I passed on a direct message from Olga Kurtianyk, chair of the Rochdale branch of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain, thanking him for the Government's staunch support in the fight against Putin's aggression.

Part 1 of 3 of me in Middleton, Manchester ahead of premiere of my new show #Peter’sField ⁦FolkEast⁩ 16th Aug and preview ⁦Feel Good Festival⁩ 11th Aug feat ⁦Eliza Carthy MBE⁩ ⁦Sam Carter • On tour autumn '24!⁩ #Peterloo #Middleton #SamBamford

My statement on the appalling footage from Manchester Airport: “The video footage of a Greater Manchester police officer kicking and stamping on a man in Manchester Airport is truly shocking and disturbing. Like many who have seen this clip, I am extremely concerned. I have had

Part 2 of 3 of me In Middleton ahead of premiere of #PetersField 16th Aug FolkEast and also sneak peak Feel Good Festival Rochdale 11th Aug 2pm feat Sam Carter • On tour autumn '24! Eliza Carthy MBE #Peterloo

I have spoken to the family involved in the incident at Manchester Airport on Tuesday night, and it is clear they are deeply traumatised by what happened. The family, who are my constituents in Rochdale, have two priorities. The first and most immediate priority is the health

Part 3 of 3 of me in #Middleton in the footsteps of #SamBamford ahead of the premiere of Peter’s Field FolkEast 16th Aug #peterloo feat Eliza Carthy MBE Sam Carter • On tour autumn '24! preview show Feel Good Festival Rochdale 11th Aug 2pm

We're delighted to announce the artists selected for 2024's Music PEI & EFEx Artist Exchange are Robbie Cavanagh & Lawrence Maxwell! 🇨🇦🤝🇬🇧 These award-winning songwriters will write, record and showcase together at both Showcase PEI and EFEx. Congrats! Lawrence Maxwell #MusicPEI

📢📢📢 After 14 years with English Folk Expo, latterly Sound Roots, including 7 years as Chief Executive, I'll be moving on to my next challenge after WOMEX this October. The search for a new Chief Exec has begun, please share your networks: soundroots.uk/news/chief-exe…

Only chance left to see #PetersField in 2024 with Sam Carter • On tour autumn '24! Eliza Carthy MBE #Peterloo #Middleton #SamBamford ticket link below Manchester Folk

📢 📢 Absolutely delighted to unveil Greater Manchester’s new strategy for Culture, Heritage and Creativity, CreateGM This five-year plan will guide our work between 2024 and 2030 Read all about our ambitions and how we will achieve them here👇 greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/media/z0ehkj4p… 📢📢

And with it, another six-figure sum that the council can barely afford to fork out, to defend what is almost certainly an indefensible decision. All because we don’t have a local plan. placenorthwest.co.uk/stockport-face…

It was a real honour to make my maiden speech in the House of Commons today - and to pay proper tribute to our town and its people. Featuring, Zen Internet, Rochdale AFC, @SpringhillHospice, Rochdale armed forces veterans, Rochdale Infirmary's Oasis unit, Milnrow Brass Band,

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 latest advice surgery will be taking place this Friday at 12 noon in Rochdale. Please email my office to book a slot - [email protected].

This is absolutely brilliant news!

It’s very unfair how people with least money pay more for energy and transport because they can’t get the discount from direct debits or paying upfront. Thanks to GM’s credit unions, we’re fixing this by letting people buy our new £800 Bee Bus Annual via £15 weekly payments. 👍🏻

📢 Job Vacancy: Chief Executive 📢 Sound Roots are looking for a dynamic individual with a passion for folk, roots and acoustic music to lead the charity through the next period of growth and change. 📧 Apply now: soundroots.uk/news/chief-exe… 📅 Deadline: Sun 15 Sept 2024

A very tough grilling at #PMQs on the winter fuel payment cut for Keir Starmer. But this was a good summary of what the new government has inherited, a "ruinous legacy of 14 years of failure". #PMQs

It was great to welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer back to the White House. The United States and the United Kingdom will continue to address global issues as the closest of friends and allies.