Uma Kumaran MP
@umakumaran.bsky.social
🌹Labour MP for Stratford and Bow
🌍Member, Foreign Affairs Committee
🌎Former Director of Diplomatic Relations & Global Climate Advocate
👉🏾 www.umakumaran.co.uk
👉🏾 www.instagram.com/uma.kumaran.mp/
📧 [email protected]
🌍Member, Foreign Affairs Committee
🌎Former Director of Diplomatic Relations & Global Climate Advocate
👉🏾 www.umakumaran.co.uk
👉🏾 www.instagram.com/uma.kumaran.mp/
📧 [email protected]
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20 years ago I was a QMUL student, now I’m one of the local MPs!
A big thank you Queen Mary University London 3rd year Politics Parliamentary Studies students for coming to Parliament today, and for very thoughtful questions.
I’m proud to represent the next generation of leaders and change makers.
A big thank you Queen Mary University London 3rd year Politics Parliamentary Studies students for coming to Parliament today, and for very thoughtful questions.
I’m proud to represent the next generation of leaders and change makers.
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You can't fake connection.
See the joy our Rights Experience Advocacy Change team felt meeting @umakumaran.bsky.social.
She shared her family history of seeking safety, and her vision of voice, change and representation for families like ours.
Thank you Uma, a one-woman inspiration.
See the joy our Rights Experience Advocacy Change team felt meeting @umakumaran.bsky.social.
She shared her family history of seeking safety, and her vision of voice, change and representation for families like ours.
Thank you Uma, a one-woman inspiration.
March 22, 2025 at 11:14 AM
You can't fake connection.
See the joy our Rights Experience Advocacy Change team felt meeting @umakumaran.bsky.social.
She shared her family history of seeking safety, and her vision of voice, change and representation for families like ours.
Thank you Uma, a one-woman inspiration.
See the joy our Rights Experience Advocacy Change team felt meeting @umakumaran.bsky.social.
She shared her family history of seeking safety, and her vision of voice, change and representation for families like ours.
Thank you Uma, a one-woman inspiration.
Eight long years and still thousands of people in Stratford and Bow are trapped in homes with dangerous cladding
I spoke to the Mirror about the the devastating impact to people’s lives and futures
This Government must deliver where the last Government failed
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
I spoke to the Mirror about the the devastating impact to people’s lives and futures
This Government must deliver where the last Government failed
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
March 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Eight long years and still thousands of people in Stratford and Bow are trapped in homes with dangerous cladding
I spoke to the Mirror about the the devastating impact to people’s lives and futures
This Government must deliver where the last Government failed
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
I spoke to the Mirror about the the devastating impact to people’s lives and futures
This Government must deliver where the last Government failed
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Victims of domestic abuse should not have to choose between their safety and wages
✍️ @umakumaran.bsky.social
✍️ @umakumaran.bsky.social
Victims of domestic abuse should not have to choose between their safety and wages
Domestic abuse is a national emergency that affects 2.1 million people in England and Wales every single year.
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March 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Victims of domestic abuse should not have to choose between their safety and wages
✍️ @umakumaran.bsky.social
✍️ @umakumaran.bsky.social
This week I began to share my experiences from a deeply moving Foreign Affairs visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territories and West Bank
There’s so much more to say – I return determined to redouble efforts for peace and to be a voice for the things I have seen
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…
There’s so much more to say – I return determined to redouble efforts for peace and to be a voice for the things I have seen
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…
https://independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…
March 6, 2025 at 8:57 AM
This week I began to share my experiences from a deeply moving Foreign Affairs visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territories and West Bank
There’s so much more to say – I return determined to redouble efforts for peace and to be a voice for the things I have seen
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…
There’s so much more to say – I return determined to redouble efforts for peace and to be a voice for the things I have seen
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…
💕Happy Valentine’s day!
🤳🏿Social media can be a place filled with love and content to give you all the feels. But we all know, it has a darker side with hateful content.
🥰My Stylist Magazine tip: protect your mind and seek the positivity - and bluesky has lots of it!
stylist.co.uk/fitness-health…
🤳🏿Social media can be a place filled with love and content to give you all the feels. But we all know, it has a darker side with hateful content.
🥰My Stylist Magazine tip: protect your mind and seek the positivity - and bluesky has lots of it!
stylist.co.uk/fitness-health…
February 14, 2025 at 9:22 AM
💕Happy Valentine’s day!
🤳🏿Social media can be a place filled with love and content to give you all the feels. But we all know, it has a darker side with hateful content.
🥰My Stylist Magazine tip: protect your mind and seek the positivity - and bluesky has lots of it!
stylist.co.uk/fitness-health…
🤳🏿Social media can be a place filled with love and content to give you all the feels. But we all know, it has a darker side with hateful content.
🥰My Stylist Magazine tip: protect your mind and seek the positivity - and bluesky has lots of it!
stylist.co.uk/fitness-health…
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@umakumaran.bsky.social underscored the importance of climate leadership and the fact that the UK’s key growth areas are in renewable energy.
February 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
@umakumaran.bsky.social underscored the importance of climate leadership and the fact that the UK’s key growth areas are in renewable energy.
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Thanks to new Waterways APPG Co-Chair @umakumaran.bsky.social for raising this question about the 9 River Walks pledged in Labour's manifesto. Opening new walking routes along our rivers would be great but if they're shared paths that also support active travel, even better! 🚴♀️ #ukcanals #ukrivers
February 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Thanks to new Waterways APPG Co-Chair @umakumaran.bsky.social for raising this question about the 9 River Walks pledged in Labour's manifesto. Opening new walking routes along our rivers would be great but if they're shared paths that also support active travel, even better! 🚴♀️ #ukcanals #ukrivers
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Honoured to officially open @sadlerswells.bsky.social East—the first cultural venue at London’s East Bank.
This will be transformative for dance in London, bringing world-class performances, training opportunities & a brand-new stage to the capital. A huge moment for culture in our city.
This will be transformative for dance in London, bringing world-class performances, training opportunities & a brand-new stage to the capital. A huge moment for culture in our city.
February 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Honoured to officially open @sadlerswells.bsky.social East—the first cultural venue at London’s East Bank.
This will be transformative for dance in London, bringing world-class performances, training opportunities & a brand-new stage to the capital. A huge moment for culture in our city.
This will be transformative for dance in London, bringing world-class performances, training opportunities & a brand-new stage to the capital. A huge moment for culture in our city.
Great to meet Brazilian Ambassador H.E. Antonio de Aguiar Patriota
The Foreign Affairs committee discussed Brazil's upcoming BRICS presidency, the Belém COP30 Climate Summit, and the fight against disinformation.
🇬🇧🤝🇧🇷 Reaffirming the friendship and ties between our countries.
The Foreign Affairs committee discussed Brazil's upcoming BRICS presidency, the Belém COP30 Climate Summit, and the fight against disinformation.
🇬🇧🤝🇧🇷 Reaffirming the friendship and ties between our countries.
February 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Great to meet Brazilian Ambassador H.E. Antonio de Aguiar Patriota
The Foreign Affairs committee discussed Brazil's upcoming BRICS presidency, the Belém COP30 Climate Summit, and the fight against disinformation.
🇬🇧🤝🇧🇷 Reaffirming the friendship and ties between our countries.
The Foreign Affairs committee discussed Brazil's upcoming BRICS presidency, the Belém COP30 Climate Summit, and the fight against disinformation.
🇬🇧🤝🇧🇷 Reaffirming the friendship and ties between our countries.
I’ve been vocal about the global spread of disinformation
‘Fake news’ has real world consequences - attempts to destabilise democracy, hamper peace efforts in the ME and in Ukraine
In an unprecedented move, three Committees have written to Govt to act now👇🏾
committees.parliament.uk/publications...
‘Fake news’ has real world consequences - attempts to destabilise democracy, hamper peace efforts in the ME and in Ukraine
In an unprecedented move, three Committees have written to Govt to act now👇🏾
committees.parliament.uk/publications...
committees.parliament.uk
February 3, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I’ve been vocal about the global spread of disinformation
‘Fake news’ has real world consequences - attempts to destabilise democracy, hamper peace efforts in the ME and in Ukraine
In an unprecedented move, three Committees have written to Govt to act now👇🏾
committees.parliament.uk/publications...
‘Fake news’ has real world consequences - attempts to destabilise democracy, hamper peace efforts in the ME and in Ukraine
In an unprecedented move, three Committees have written to Govt to act now👇🏾
committees.parliament.uk/publications...
Have neglected bluesky updates lately, finding it hard to keep up with the multi platforms
Follow me on instagram for more content (its also a happy place)
One of the many things I did this week was meet the King - surreal!
www.instagram.com/p/DFdccKotnw...
Follow me on instagram for more content (its also a happy place)
One of the many things I did this week was meet the King - surreal!
www.instagram.com/p/DFdccKotnw...
February 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Have neglected bluesky updates lately, finding it hard to keep up with the multi platforms
Follow me on instagram for more content (its also a happy place)
One of the many things I did this week was meet the King - surreal!
www.instagram.com/p/DFdccKotnw...
Follow me on instagram for more content (its also a happy place)
One of the many things I did this week was meet the King - surreal!
www.instagram.com/p/DFdccKotnw...
🌊As Co-Chair of the Waterways APPG, It's a great way to champion Stratford & Bow’s rivers and canals, from the Bow Back Rivers to the Hertford Union Canal.
We met to discuss how Britain's waterways can help lead our climate resilience, prevent flooding, boost sustainability, & connect us to nature.
We met to discuss how Britain's waterways can help lead our climate resilience, prevent flooding, boost sustainability, & connect us to nature.
January 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🌊As Co-Chair of the Waterways APPG, It's a great way to champion Stratford & Bow’s rivers and canals, from the Bow Back Rivers to the Hertford Union Canal.
We met to discuss how Britain's waterways can help lead our climate resilience, prevent flooding, boost sustainability, & connect us to nature.
We met to discuss how Britain's waterways can help lead our climate resilience, prevent flooding, boost sustainability, & connect us to nature.
Last week we wrapped up the line by line stage of the Employment Rights Bill Committee
Delivering the biggest upgrade to workers rights in a generation & the growth our economy needs
✅ Banning zero-hours contracts & fire-and-rehire
✅ Expanding sick pay and parental leave
✅ Rebuilding union rights
Delivering the biggest upgrade to workers rights in a generation & the growth our economy needs
✅ Banning zero-hours contracts & fire-and-rehire
✅ Expanding sick pay and parental leave
✅ Rebuilding union rights
January 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Last week we wrapped up the line by line stage of the Employment Rights Bill Committee
Delivering the biggest upgrade to workers rights in a generation & the growth our economy needs
✅ Banning zero-hours contracts & fire-and-rehire
✅ Expanding sick pay and parental leave
✅ Rebuilding union rights
Delivering the biggest upgrade to workers rights in a generation & the growth our economy needs
✅ Banning zero-hours contracts & fire-and-rehire
✅ Expanding sick pay and parental leave
✅ Rebuilding union rights
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Since announcing my diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer a few weeks ago I’ve become increasingly aware of how misunderstood the condition is.
So I want to debunk a few misconceptions:
1/7 (short posts!)
So I want to debunk a few misconceptions:
1/7 (short posts!)
January 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Since announcing my diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer a few weeks ago I’ve become increasingly aware of how misunderstood the condition is.
So I want to debunk a few misconceptions:
1/7 (short posts!)
So I want to debunk a few misconceptions:
1/7 (short posts!)
🌾 I had the honour of introducing Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he hosted Pongal (Tamil harvest festival) celebrations in Downing Street.
🇬🇧As the first British MP of Tamil heritage, it was wonderful to help bring people together, celebrating this auspicious event
youtube.com/shorts/aFmc4...
🇬🇧As the first British MP of Tamil heritage, it was wonderful to help bring people together, celebrating this auspicious event
youtube.com/shorts/aFmc4...
Uma Kumaran MP speaks on the steps of 10 Downing Street
YouTube video by Tamil Guardian
youtube.com
January 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
🌾 I had the honour of introducing Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he hosted Pongal (Tamil harvest festival) celebrations in Downing Street.
🇬🇧As the first British MP of Tamil heritage, it was wonderful to help bring people together, celebrating this auspicious event
youtube.com/shorts/aFmc4...
🇬🇧As the first British MP of Tamil heritage, it was wonderful to help bring people together, celebrating this auspicious event
youtube.com/shorts/aFmc4...
Today is a first ember of hope, but there is a long way still to go.
I hope and pray the future for Israelis and Palestinians will be one of peace and security, with the sovereignty and freedom of the Palestinian people.
My statement on the ceasefire deal.
I hope and pray the future for Israelis and Palestinians will be one of peace and security, with the sovereignty and freedom of the Palestinian people.
My statement on the ceasefire deal.
January 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Today is a first ember of hope, but there is a long way still to go.
I hope and pray the future for Israelis and Palestinians will be one of peace and security, with the sovereignty and freedom of the Palestinian people.
My statement on the ceasefire deal.
I hope and pray the future for Israelis and Palestinians will be one of peace and security, with the sovereignty and freedom of the Palestinian people.
My statement on the ceasefire deal.
The spread of disinformation online has happened on an industrial scale we’ve not previously seen.
The unchecked ability of foreign billionaires to influence British politics must be called out and must be fought back head on.
The unchecked ability of foreign billionaires to influence British politics must be called out and must be fought back head on.
The far-right are sowing fear and division across the globe.
Progressives must act by tackling online hate, challenging extremist rhetoric, and proving democracy can deliver for all.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Progressives must act by tackling online hate, challenging extremist rhetoric, and proving democracy can deliver for all.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This is my three-point plan for standing up to the far right and the billionaire bullies | Sadiq Khan
Putting pressure on social media companies to tackle hate and misinformation is a start, but there’s more that the centre left can do, writes Sadiq Khan
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The spread of disinformation online has happened on an industrial scale we’ve not previously seen.
The unchecked ability of foreign billionaires to influence British politics must be called out and must be fought back head on.
The unchecked ability of foreign billionaires to influence British politics must be called out and must be fought back head on.
Russia's shadow fleet is a disaster waiting to happen.
Ageing tankers passing daily through UK waters pose a serious risk of environmental catastrophe.
@timrocamp.bsky.social and I are calling for 'Shadow-Free Zones' to safeguard our coasts and marine ecosystems.
📰 metro.co.uk/2025/01/17/r...
Ageing tankers passing daily through UK waters pose a serious risk of environmental catastrophe.
@timrocamp.bsky.social and I are calling for 'Shadow-Free Zones' to safeguard our coasts and marine ecosystems.
📰 metro.co.uk/2025/01/17/r...
Russia's shadow fleet of tankers threaten ‘catastrophic disaster’ off UK coast
Members of parliament have written a letter to Foreign Secretary David Lammy, warning of the potentially catastrophic dangers from the 'ticking time-bomb' vessels.
metro.co.uk
January 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Russia's shadow fleet is a disaster waiting to happen.
Ageing tankers passing daily through UK waters pose a serious risk of environmental catastrophe.
@timrocamp.bsky.social and I are calling for 'Shadow-Free Zones' to safeguard our coasts and marine ecosystems.
📰 metro.co.uk/2025/01/17/r...
Ageing tankers passing daily through UK waters pose a serious risk of environmental catastrophe.
@timrocamp.bsky.social and I are calling for 'Shadow-Free Zones' to safeguard our coasts and marine ecosystems.
📰 metro.co.uk/2025/01/17/r...
The spread of disinformation online has happened on an industrial scale
The unchecked ability of foreign billionaires to influence British politics is chilling
I asked the Sec of State what the Govt is doing to take the threat of foreign disinformation seriously
www.instagram.com/reel/DE5ZAVs...
The unchecked ability of foreign billionaires to influence British politics is chilling
I asked the Sec of State what the Govt is doing to take the threat of foreign disinformation seriously
www.instagram.com/reel/DE5ZAVs...
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January 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The spread of disinformation online has happened on an industrial scale
The unchecked ability of foreign billionaires to influence British politics is chilling
I asked the Sec of State what the Govt is doing to take the threat of foreign disinformation seriously
www.instagram.com/reel/DE5ZAVs...
The unchecked ability of foreign billionaires to influence British politics is chilling
I asked the Sec of State what the Govt is doing to take the threat of foreign disinformation seriously
www.instagram.com/reel/DE5ZAVs...
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Alongside fellow Labour MP @umakumaran.bsky.social we have called for a 'shadow-free' zone to be established in British waters to protect coastal communities and marine eco-systems. Find out more here. 👇
metro.co.uk/2025/01/17/r...
metro.co.uk/2025/01/17/r...
Russia's shadow fleet of tankers threaten ‘catastrophic disaster’ off UK coast
Members of parliament have written a letter to Foreign Secretary David Lammy, warning of the potentially catastrophic dangers from the 'ticking time-bomb' vessels.
metro.co.uk
January 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Alongside fellow Labour MP @umakumaran.bsky.social we have called for a 'shadow-free' zone to be established in British waters to protect coastal communities and marine eco-systems. Find out more here. 👇
metro.co.uk/2025/01/17/r...
metro.co.uk/2025/01/17/r...
It’s livened up in this afternoon’s session of the Employment Rights Bill Committee.
We’re on week 5 of sitting
This Labour Government has put forward the biggest upgrade to workers rights in a generation, proud to be serving 🌹
We’re on week 5 of sitting
This Labour Government has put forward the biggest upgrade to workers rights in a generation, proud to be serving 🌹
January 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
It’s livened up in this afternoon’s session of the Employment Rights Bill Committee.
We’re on week 5 of sitting
This Labour Government has put forward the biggest upgrade to workers rights in a generation, proud to be serving 🌹
We’re on week 5 of sitting
This Labour Government has put forward the biggest upgrade to workers rights in a generation, proud to be serving 🌹
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Keir Starmer is giving a speech to explain why AI can “transform your lives for the better”
Tech secretary Peter Kyle, London mayor Sadiq Khan, and Labour MPs including @umakumaran.bsky.social are here to support the PM
Tech secretary Peter Kyle, London mayor Sadiq Khan, and Labour MPs including @umakumaran.bsky.social are here to support the PM
January 13, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Keir Starmer is giving a speech to explain why AI can “transform your lives for the better”
Tech secretary Peter Kyle, London mayor Sadiq Khan, and Labour MPs including @umakumaran.bsky.social are here to support the PM
Tech secretary Peter Kyle, London mayor Sadiq Khan, and Labour MPs including @umakumaran.bsky.social are here to support the PM
It was brilliant to welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer to unveil the AI Opportunities Action Plan at Stratford’s own UCL East – a hub that uses technology to innovate for healthcare, climate and jobs for the future.
Proud that East London is once again leading the way nationally and globally!
Proud that East London is once again leading the way nationally and globally!
January 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
It was brilliant to welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer to unveil the AI Opportunities Action Plan at Stratford’s own UCL East – a hub that uses technology to innovate for healthcare, climate and jobs for the future.
Proud that East London is once again leading the way nationally and globally!
Proud that East London is once again leading the way nationally and globally!
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The patriotic Daily Mail calling for a foreign nation to take over Britain
January 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The patriotic Daily Mail calling for a foreign nation to take over Britain
Foreign influence and industrial pumping of disinformation on a scale we’ve not previously seen.
He’s tweeted re UK politics over 200x in the last 9 days.
He’s the richest man in the world and owns one of the world’s biggest social ‘media’ platforms.
We must fight back
www.ft.com/content/dd4b...
He’s tweeted re UK politics over 200x in the last 9 days.
He’s the richest man in the world and owns one of the world’s biggest social ‘media’ platforms.
We must fight back
www.ft.com/content/dd4b...
Musk examines how to oust Starmer as UK prime minister before next election
Technology billionaire interested in building support for another political party, notably Reform UK
www.ft.com
January 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Foreign influence and industrial pumping of disinformation on a scale we’ve not previously seen.
He’s tweeted re UK politics over 200x in the last 9 days.
He’s the richest man in the world and owns one of the world’s biggest social ‘media’ platforms.
We must fight back
www.ft.com/content/dd4b...
He’s tweeted re UK politics over 200x in the last 9 days.
He’s the richest man in the world and owns one of the world’s biggest social ‘media’ platforms.
We must fight back
www.ft.com/content/dd4b...