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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · 17d

Today, under this Labour Government, the UK has formally recognised the State of Palestine.

I welcome this historic decision to affirm the rights of Palestinians and protect the two-state solution, the only path to a just and lasting peace for both Israelis and Palestinians.

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · 19d

Great to visit Lewisham College and hear about their fantastic courses and opportunities for people of all ages, including catering, construction, and health and social care.

It was lovely talking to students about their passion for their courses and future aspirations.

Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Sep 9

As a proud trade unionist I was honoured to address #TUC2025.

The bond between Labour & the Trade Unions is our history, our present & our future.

I will always stand by our historic link.

labourlist.org/2025/09/tuc-...

TUC Congress: Ellie Reeves address to delegates in full - LabourList

Chair of Labour's national executive committee Ellie Reeves addressed delegates at the TUC Congress in Brighton – here is the transcript of her speech in full.

labourlist.org

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Sep 7

It has been a great honour to serve our Labour Party as its Chair and I am pleased to now serve this Labour Government as Solicitor General.

Statement from Ellie Reeves on being appointed Solicitor General

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Aug 29

Holmshaw Close has been resurfaced!

Thank you to everyone who has raised this issue with me. Alongside our Sydenham councillors we have been raising this with the council, and I’m delighted it has now been fixed!

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Aug 29

Lovely time as always @moonlaneink! They are a brilliant part of our community but really need our support right now.

To help keep this award-winning bookshop in our community, please consider supporting their crowdfunder. 📚📖

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-us-sa...

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Aug 28

Great to visit @PolysolarPV, an innovative company producing lightweight solar panels 🌞🔋

Labour is committed to harnessing the clean energy transition to boost our energy security, cut bills, and create good jobs across the country.

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 23

For many men, talking about how you feel isn’t easy - and drinking can become a way to cope.

That’s why @Drinkaware’s campaign is opening conversations about mental health and drinking.

👉 www.drinkaware.co.uk/talkdrinking

It's okay to talk about drinking

Find out how talking to a group of strangers helped these men change their drinking and their lives.

www.drinkaware.co.uk

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 18

Brilliant afternoon speaking to residents in a very sunny Crofton Park for our National Campaign Weekend. ☀️

This weekend, we’ll be out across the country spreading the message about how this Labour government is investing in better jobs in every part of the UK. 🌹🏗️

Ellie out with local councillors and activists in Crofton Park.

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 18

It was great to meet and hear from the volunteers at Lewisham Donation Hub who go above and beyond to help people locally.

Look forward to visiting soon!

Ellie with volunteers from Lewisham Donation Hub.

Ellie hearing from volunteers at the Blythe Hill Fields Festival

Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 16

Under the Tories, water companies got away with polluting our rivers while paying themselves millions in bonuses. But no longer. Under Labour:

❌Bonuses banned for Thames Water Execs
💷Record £123m fine for pollution and unearned dividends
✅Cleaning up our rivers and seas

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 14

We're launching the Better Futures Fund to support 200,000 young people with:

🏘️Safer housing and communities
👩‍🏫Better education opportunities
👪Caring support environments

By investing £500m, we'll work with local communities and charities to deliver our Plan for Change.

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 11

Thank you to Katya and her team at @mylaanddavis in Crofton Park for speaking with me about how hair and beauty are vital for thriving high streets.

It was great to hear how her salons have been supporting jobs and training locally.💇‍♀️

Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 11

Great to host an honest & powerful discussion with women from @5050parliament.bsky.social on the barriers women face standing for selection & election.

Thank you to all those who have stood or served in elected office. Your voice matters & together we’ll keep pushing for equality.

Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 10

From setting up Great British Energy to the fastest growth in the G7, Labour is delivering our Plan for Change.

There's more to do, but after 14 years of Tory decline, Britain is turning a corner under this Labour government.

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 9

Due to the decisions we made at the last budget, we've invested billions into our NHS delivering:

✅4 million extra NHS appointments
✅Falling waiting lists
✅1,500 new GPs hired
✅6,700 new mental health workers recruited
✅700,000 additional emergency dental appointments

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 9

Since last July, we’ve taken decisive steps to stabilise the economy.

✅ Interest rates cut 4 times
✅ Lower mortgage payments
✅ Fastest-growing economy in the G7
✅ Boosting the minimum wage

That's the difference this Labour government is making.

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 8

Reform has consistently claimed its vetting procedures are of the highest standards.

Yet a man that was jailed for assaulting a woman & is now accused of ripping off taxpayers slipped through the net.

Farage’s Reform cannot uphold the high standards expected in public life.

Former Reform MP Quits Party Amid Probe Into His Business Dealings

James McMurdock vows to "continue my parliamentary career as an independent".

www.huffingtonpost.co.uk

Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 8

Wonderful to join Cat from Little Folk Nursery Rhymes, which started here in SE26, at the Small Awards last week. A brilliant evening celebrating small businesses from across the UK!

Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 6

It shows just how out of touch the Tories are that they believe they have said sorry for their 14 years of failure in govt.

Their attitude to the mess they made is completely tone deaf.

It’s the same old Tories – they haven’t learned a thing.

www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...

Listen: Tories have ‘done the apologies’, says Badenoch aide in leaked tape

Baroness Maclean says party wants to ‘look to the future’ and focus on new policy platform

www.telegraph.co.uk

Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 6

The Blythe Hill Fields Festival has been an incredible afternoon!

It’s on till 5, so come and enjoy the music, food, and all the other activities. A huge thank you to all the volunteers for making it such a fantastic day.

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 5

One year ago, Britain voted for change.

And Labour got to work - stabilising the economy, cutting NHS waits, boosting wages.

We’ve begun to fix the foundations. Now we’re building a fairer, stronger future👇

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Labour is already making a difference, writes Labour chair Ellie Reeves

Writing exclusively for the Sunday Mirror, Labour's chair Ellie Reeves says Labour's focus is shifting to delivering the change the party promised

www.mirror.co.uk

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 4

Great to be put through my paces this morning by The Charter School East Dulwich school council and see their brilliant art classrooms.

Lots of brilliant questions and I even got taught some new slang!

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 3

Proud to stand alongside my fellow women MPs to mark 97 years since women won the right to vote on equal terms with men.

Honoured to wear my sash as the 471st woman elected to the House of Commons.

Thank you @centenaryaction.bsky.social and RE Make Newport for a powerful tribute. 💜

Female MPs in Westminster Hall wearing sashes to mark 97 years of women having equal voting rights to men in the UK.

Ellie with Steph Peacock wearing their sashes in Westminster Hall to mark 97 years of women having equal voting rights to men in the UK.

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Jul 3

Labour’s 10-Year Plan for Health will transform our NHS and help us live healthier, longer lives.

✅More GPs
✅More NHS dentists
✅More care in the community

The Tories broke the NHS, this Labour government is fixing it.

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