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Deirdre Costigan MP

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Labour MP for Ealing Southall 🌹 | Proud UNISON member | To get in touch email [email protected] linktr.ee/deirdrecostigan

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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · Nov 19

If there are any issues you’d like to raise with me, or if you'd like to book a surgery appointment, please do get in touch!

Email me at: [email protected]

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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · Jun 26

West Ealing & Hanwell stations get far fewer Elizabeth Line trains due to short platforms, which is why I met the Minister for Aviation to discuss if a - climate compliant - Heathrow expansion could bring upgrades & more frequent service at these stations.

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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · Jun 13

I am deeply saddened by the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad yesterday and I want to extend my heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by this unimaginable tragedy.

Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · Jun 11

Today, this Labour Government is investing £39bn in social and affordable housing, building the next generation of affordable homes in Ealing Southall.

Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · Jun 7

Popped by Ealing & Hanwell allotments & community garden at the Searchlight station in Boston Manor today. This place has been here since 1924 but still going strong as a bastion of the local community!

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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · Jun 5

This Labour Government’s decision to permanently reduce business rates for retail and hospitality businesses, as well as ending the scourge of late payments, will help revitalise our town centres in Ealing Southall, including in West Ealing.

Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · Jun 4

Today, I met Middle East Minister @mphamishfalconer.bsky.social & raised the appalling situation in Gaza, weaponisation of food & expansion of illegal settlements. I urged him to do all in UK's power to end aid blocade & underlined need to recognise state of Palestine to achieve 2 state solution

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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · Jun 4

Last month, I introduced a new bill in Parliament to make employers respond to disabled workers’ requests for adjustments at work- small changes that can support people to succeed in their jobs.
Read my article here: parliamentnews.co.uk/transforming...

Transforming the workplace for disabled people | Parliament Politics Magazine

Before being elected as the MP for Ealing Southall, I was the national officer for disability equality at the country’s biggest trade union, UNISON.

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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · Jun 2

Lots of residents in Ealing Southall use Charing Cross and Hillingdon hospitals, so it’s great news that they will be receiving part of London’s £168m government investment for critical upgrades and repairs.

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · May 20

Later today, Labour MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social‬ will present a Ten Minute Rule Bill to create a deadline for employers to respond to requests for reasonable adjustments from disabled workers.

What is a Ten Minute Rule Bill? Our guide 🔽

What is a Ten Minute Rule Bill?

Ten Minute Rule Bills are essentially policy aims put into legislative language in order to secure a 10-minute speaking slot during 'primetime' in the House of Commons Chamber after Question Time on…

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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · May 20

Proud to introduce a new law today that ensures disabled workers receive responses to their requests for workplace adjustments. This is a crucial step in closing the disability employment gap.

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Ealing Southall MP Deirdre Costigan champions disability bill - EALING.NEWS - The Voice of Ealing's 7 towns - Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale, Southall.

Ealing Southall MP Deirdre Costigan is set to introduce a landmark bill on Tuesday (20 May 2025) designed to strengthen workplace protections for disabled people.

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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · May 20

Today, I’m introducing a new law in Parliament to make employers respond to disabled workers’ requests for adjustments at work in line with the government’s plan to Get Britain Working.

Read my article here:

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'Today's bill gives disabled workers one simple change to stay in jobs they love' - LabourList

I loved the years I spent as disability officer at the country’s biggest trade union. But the bit…

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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · May 18

Spent Sunday morning speaking to residents in Hanwell Broadway with local Cllrs @monhamidi.bsky.social @pollyknewstub.bsky.social & @yoelgordon.bsky.social. Lots of support for Labour's reduction in NHS waiting lists, giving more powers to police & increasing defence funding.

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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · May 16

Thank you to everyone who has written to me about the Assisted Dying Bill being debated today. I have continued to think very carefully about this issue, and I believe that a number of the amendments being voted on today make the Bill stronger and I will be supporting them.

Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · May 11

One way to reduce litter & flytipping is more repair & re-use so I visited the groundbreaking Recycle for Greater Manchester Renew Hub run by SUEZ in Trafford on Friday. Brilliant example of how bikes, toys, furniture & so much more can be revamped & sold instead of dumped on our streets.

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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · May 11

Sunshine & free live music in the parks & pubs of west London - it's gotta be Hanwell Hootie! The biggest free event of its kind in the home of LOUD (Marshall amps started in Hanwell in 1962) was a triumph yesterday. Congrats to organisers & special thanks to all the volunteers.

Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · May 11

A tremendous buzz at the @progbrit.bsky.social conference this weekend, the 1st for a decade & a half under a Labour government! Delighted to speak at the panel on Taking Back Control of Local Communities with Minister @sarahsackman.bsky.social @matthewpatrick.bsky.social & @hamidaali.bsky.social

Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · May 9

On the 80th anniversary of VE Day I was proud to join family members, neighbours, the Mayor of Ealing & pupils from Ealing Fields at the unveiling of a blue plaque in Northfields, Ealing Southall to commemorate the extraordinary life & wartime service of SOE agent Odette Sansom.

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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · May 9

I was proud to join the Deputy Lieutenant & Mayor of Ealing at last night's beacon lighting event in Walpole Park in Ealing Southall to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · May 8

Recent developments in India and Pakistan are deeply worrying. The UK is urging restraint and dialogue to protect civilians and maintain regional stability.

Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · May 8

On the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we honour the courage and sacrifice of the Second World War generation who secured the freedoms we cherish today.

The sacrifices of those who fought for our peace must never be forgotten.

Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · May 6

Residents Associations do brilliant work in local communities so I enjoyed speaking at the Boston Manor Residents Association AGM last week. Thanks to all the officers for their hard work this year.

Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · May 6

In my old job at @unison.org.uk I helped found the Disability Employment Charter so it was fantastic to catch up with Kim Hoque & the campaign in parliament 2day. Labour's Get Britain Working plan will help deliver many of the demands of the charter, backed by over 240 employers

Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · Apr 15

Great to hear from residents in Southall Broadway today at my coffee morning. Lots of issues raised including how we tackle fly-tipping and anti social behaviour.

Next one is in Norwood Green - watch out for your invite!

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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · Apr 11

Wishing all my Jewish constituents in Ealing Southall and the Jewish community across the world a very Happy Passover ahead of tomorrow evening.

Chag Pesach Sameach!

Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · Apr 7

Pensioners in Ealing Southall will be better off with Labour's £470 increase in the state pension which comes into effect today!