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Sarah Owen MP @sarahowen.org.uk · 22h

Today marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week.

This year, it comes as the UK is about to pass a law guaranteeing the right to bereavement leave for miscarriage, making us one of only 4 countries in the world to offer it.

My heart is with everyone who experiences the heartbreak of baby loss.

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Caroline Lynn Kamerlin @lynnkamerlin.bsky.social · 5h

I have been pregnant six times and have only one living child. Each baby was so wanted. My hardest loss was a stillbirth due to a lethal skeletal dysplasia, it broke me into a million pieces. I really welcome this legislation.

Sarah Owen MP @sarahowen.org.uk · 22h

Today marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week.

This year, it comes as the UK is about to pass a law guaranteeing the right to bereavement leave for miscarriage, making us one of only 4 countries in the world to offer it.

My heart is with everyone who experiences the heartbreak of baby loss.

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 10h

Great to join @helenhayes.bsky.social and members in Dulwich and West Norwood today to speak to voters and talk about my campaign.

We have crucial elections in London next May and we’ll only win by reuniting our broad voter coalition and the country.

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The News Agents @newsagents.bsky.social · 16h

“I’m not in the business of spreading Project Fear.”

Lucy Powell hits back at rival Bridget Phillipson’s “ludicrous” claim her appointment as Deputy Leader would “energise their opponents.”

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Alex Ballinger MP @alexballingermp.bsky.social · 14h

I’m pleased that support is being rolled out to students studying technical qualifications - as well as students on traditional degree courses. This is a great way to make sure that we have a workforce fit for the future. Read my column

Alex Ballinger MP on support for young people studying technical qualifications

WITH a new academic year in full swing our colleges and schools are again abuzz with students, making friends, finding their way to classes full of…

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Juliet Campbell MP @julietcampbellmp.bsky.social · 15h

It took moving school for my son to be identified as dyslexic.

Early screening and diagnosis for people with dyslexia is absolutely essential. Being able to put in support early helps students to thrive at school, which sets them up for success for the rest of their life.

#dyslexiaawarenessweek

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Lizzi Collinge MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social · 14h

My comments section on any vaguely light-hearted Facebook post...

Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 15h

Bit messed up to be making jokes when people are dying tbh?

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Full Fact @fullfact.org · 15h

Videos shared online are making false claims about the government launching “one of the harshest crackdowns UK drivers have ever seen” this month.

The government hasn’t announced the changes described in the videos, and they appear to use fake audio of the Prime Minister.

The government hasn’t announced ‘one of the harshest crackdowns’ UK drivers have ever seen – Full Fact

A government spokesperson confirmed claims circulating on social media about driving rules are “untrue” and that no new “crackdown” has been announced.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 14h

Today’s update from the Independent Office for Police Conduct around accelerated misconduct proceedings is unprecedented and sends a clear message that any officers who display the kind of behaviour we saw on Panorama will face serious consequences - fast.

Police watchdog investigating 10 officers

The IOPC says they have sufficient evidence to show clear breaches of professional behaviour.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 15h

Enjoyed talking to @mattchorley.bsky.social yesterday about what kind of Deputy Leader I would be. An authentic voice, and a bridge back into our communities.

Here’s a snippet, or listen back to the full interview here at 14:35pm: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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Ben Goldsborough MP @bengoldsborough.bsky.social · 18h

When I entered Parliament the first Cabinet Minister to check-in on how I was settling in was @lucympowell.bsky.social

She has always showed an interest in what rural MPs, like me, hoped to achieve & found ways to help us stand up for our constituencies.

Proud to have voted for Lucy today.

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Lizzi Collinge MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social · 18h

I do spend a lot of my time in London saying 'how much?!?'

Callum May @callummay.co.uk · 18h

This is possibly a new personal worst for a Diet Coke sold in a can. Benugo in St James’s Park in London. £3.25!

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Callum May @callummay.co.uk · 18h

This is possibly a new personal worst for a Diet Coke sold in a can. Benugo in St James’s Park in London. £3.25!

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 20h

Very welcome news this morning from the Middle East. There’s still a long way to go but we all hope for these first steps immediately - a ceasefire, substantial aid and support getting in, hostages freed, and the death and destruction stopping.

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Skeptics with a K @skepticswithak.org · 20h

PLUS! Online tickets for the final QED - including our Skeptics with a K live show - are still available, pick up yours today: qedcon.org

QED | A weekend of science, reason, and critical thinking | 25th-26th October 2025, Manchester UK

QED is the UKʼs largest skepticism and pop-science conference, taking place in the Mercure Piccadilly Hotel in Manchester on 25th-26th October 2025.

qedcon.org

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Lizzi Collinge MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social · 21h

This is why I'm supporting @lucympowell.bsky.social for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 21h

One of the best parts of my job since the election was getting to know and supporting our brilliant new MPs make their mark. They are our strength.

See why so many are voting for me to be Deputy Leader.

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Sarah Owen MP @sarahowen.org.uk · 21h

This morning’s news of a deal being reached for the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza is a moment of hope at a time when endless violence felt inevitable.

Statement from Sarah Owen MP that reads:

This morning’s news of a deal being reached for the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza is a moment of hope at a time when endless violence felt inevitable.

It will come as an enormous relief for the millions who have been trapped in Gaza and faced endless bombardment from the Israeli military, famine and forced displacement. It will also come as a relief for the hostages and their families. All have endured unimaginable suffering.

The plan must now be implemented in full. There must be no delay to an end to the Israeli military’s offensive in Gaza, nor to an immediate increase in aid reaching civilians in Gaza. It must also be the start of a longer process, supported by allies in the region, leading to a two-state solution.

May this moment of hope be the start of the end for a war that has caused unconscionable suffering to Palestinians, Israelis and countless others in the Middle East.

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 22h

Nine Job Nigel

Nigel Farage earns over £1 million from 'second jobs' - check your MP's earnings

www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

#NineJobNigel

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Lizzi Collinge MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social · 1d

I've just voted for @lucympowell.bsky.social for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. Lucy can be a full-time leader working across the Party, with members, activists, councillors, MPs and the leadership to see this Government succeed.

Poster headed with a photo of Lucy Powell MP with Labour campaigners. Text says 'I've voted for Lucy Powell for Deputy Labour Leader. Progressive. Principled. Passionate.

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Jeff Smith MP @jeffsmithmp.bsky.social · 1d

Voting opened today for Labour’s deputy leader. I’m supporting Lucy Powell as a strong, full time progressive voice for change

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Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 1d

Reform UK Kent Councillor and Cabinet member Chris Hespe would rather save Adolf Hitler from a burning building than a trans person.

There’s more.

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 1d

I’ll be a full time Deputy Leader, outside Cabinet, but alongside government. In every constituency, every council, every community.

Ballots open today. Vote for me to be your strong independent voice at the top of the Party.

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d

Withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights would represent a grave attack on the basic values of fairness, dignity, and equality that underpin our democracy.

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Humanists alarmed by further attacks on the European Convention on Human Rights

Humanists UK has condemned the Conservative Party’s commitment to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) if they win the next election. The announcement comes only weeks after Re...

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 1d

Bolton Council has been allocated £1.5m from the Pride of Place funding for High Streets. I'm pleased that communities will gain new powers to take over boarded-up shops, preserve local pubs or libraries, and clean up area eyesores. These powers will also help combat suspected money-laundering.

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