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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 12h

Spending time with young people in my community is one of the best parts of my job.

It was fantastic to meet pupils at Fircroft Primary School recently. We spoke about what it’s like to be the local MP, why I wanted to be a doctor and life in Tooting.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 1d

Today, we remember the victims of the October 7 attacks.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 2d

Hatred and division must never win. I will always stand up against those who seek to divide our communities.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 6d

Yom Kippur is a time for reflection and family. The scenes unfolding in Manchester, on this most holy of days in the Jewish calendar, are deeply horrifying. Sending all my prayers to those affected.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 7d

I remember the scramble for PPE during Covid - NHS staff risked their lives, some died. All while Tories gave their mates VIP access to profiteer from the pandemic.

This Labour Government is serious about going after misspent COVID cash.

news.sky.com/story/firm-l...

Firm linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone breached £122m PPE contract, judge rules

While Baroness Mone's husband Doug Barrowman said the ruling was "a travesty of justice", it was welcomed by a COVID-19 victims group and the chancellor.

news.sky.com

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 7d

The ULEZ expansion has been vital for cleaner air, especially for our children. Protecting the most vulnerable from toxic pollution is not a political choice, it's a moral imperative. Thanks to @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social's bold action, our air is now safer.

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Khan hails Ulez success as London under limit for toxic pollutant for first time

Sir Sadiq Khan said he is ‘thrilled’ that London has met legal limits for the toxic pollutant nitrogen dioxide for the first time.

www.standard.co.uk

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 9d

The threat from Reform is real, but we cannot ignore the Lib Dems and Greens who are chipping away at us too.

Me speaking with Politico at #Lab25 today👇

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 11d

Absolutely smashed it! Massive congrats to the Roses on their well deserved win.

2025 is England’s year for women’s sports!

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 11d

England is fast becoming a powerhouse of women's sport!

Good luck to the Red Roses in action against Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup Final this afternoon.

Let's hope they can bring it home!

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 14d

On @itvnews.bsky.social today I discussed how Trump’s politics are all about spreading fear and sowing division.

London rejects racism.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 14d

It’s the UN General Assembly and I’m in New York raising the report I authored with legislators from across the world, the G20 Health and Development Partnership and representatives from the WHO.

We’ve built a toolkit for Government on how to address mental health and non-communicable diseases.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 14d

Trump's experience of London is limited to the limousine between his private jet and a five-star hotel.

Here we celebrate our diversity and reject his blatant Islamophobia.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 15d

The US Ambassador should be summoned and challenged over Trump’s rampant Islamophobia.

Trump continually spreads lies. In London, we celebrate our diversity and reject racists and bigots. London is the greatest city in the world in huge part due to @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social's leadership.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 15d

Wishing a very happy Rosh Hashanah to the Jewish community in Tooting and worldwide. Have a blessed new year.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 15d

Expansion at Gatwick has huge potential. It's cleaner and cheaper than Heathrow and will bring 14,000 jobs adding £1bn to our economy a year.

Great to see the Transport Secretary giving it the green light to go ahead but it must meet environmental standards.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 16d

Watching the flag rise above the newly renamed Embassy of the State of Palestine alongside Ambassador Zomlot today has filled me with hope, but this is just the start.

We must always stand up for freedom and human rights.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 16d

Honoured to be invited to witness the raising of the Palestinian flag at the newly renamed Embassy of the State of Palestine in London today.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 17d

The UK formally recognises the state of Palestine.

A historic moment for the Palestinian people. Honoured to have worked with Ambassador Zomlot throughout the years to make this happen.

Now we must push for peace.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 20d

Thrilled to host local residents today for my coffee morning.

Over tea, coffee and biscuits we talked all about what we love about our community, while also focusing on the action that can be taken to make it even better.

Thanks to all who attended and shared their views.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 21d

Now is the time for world leaders to come together and work to bring the bloodshed in Gaza to an end. We have a responsibility to stop this and bring the perpetrators to justice.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 22d

We must not be bystanders to genocide. A UN commission has proved that Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza and now the Genocide Convention compels us to take action.

Me on @lbc.co.uk with Andrew Marr earlier.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 22d

The UN Commission of Inquiry has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

The horror must not be allowed to continue. We must acknowledge the gravity of this report - we cannot be bystanders to a genocide.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says

The panel finds that four of the five genocidal acts defined under international law have been carried out against Palestinians during the war.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 24d

I know personally what the chilling effects of racism can be, and today on @bbclaurak.bsky.social I called for unity and leadership in the face of hatred.

Now more than ever, we must celebrate our diversity as a nation and stand united in our communities against all forms of prejudice.

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 28d

Suicide statistics are sobering, but there is hope.

74% of people with had suicidal thoughts say these were interrupted by a friend, loved one or even a stranger. Find out more @samaritans.bsky.social #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 👇 samaritans.org/support-us/campaign/world-suicide-prevention-day

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Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 28d

Russia's non-stop air attacks on Ukraine show their unwillingness to reach a peace deal.

The escalation yesterday threatens Poland's national security and risks a wider conflict involving NATO.

Russia's actions must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.

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