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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thank you😁

louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · Aug 27

Just a heads up that I'll be changing my surname to Sandher-Jones but you can still contact me for now on [email protected] 😁

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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · Aug 27

So delighted to share that I got married! We were so blessed to have a wonderful wedding celebrating our two heritages and I'm so lucky to be sharing my future with such a wonderful man @jeevunsandher.bsky.social

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Miatta Fahnbulleh @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social · Aug 13

Scroll your phone and you’ll see a London of fear and decline.

Walk its streets and you’ll find a city where difference is a strength and communities look out for one another.

The reality will outlast the fiction.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Aug 13

Some politicians and political commentators try to talk down and denigrate our capital. I wrote for @bylinetimes.bsky.social on why the false image they peddle is not the London I know and millions love:

‘These People Can’t Stand What London Represents… It Makes a Mockery of their Entire Worldview’

Sadiq Khan, the Labour Mayor of London, addresses the increasing number of claims by those in the media and politics of the capital city’s apparent decline

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · Aug 5

Wages not based on ages has long been GMB's mantra.

You don't pay less rent if you're young. Your food bill isn't lower.

Today's news that an end is coming to age-bands in minimum wage laws is massive.

This government listens to workers. And acts.

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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · Jul 27

Hampton is my heroine!!!

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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · Jul 13

“People don't realise the scale of the problem of gambling harm in this country.”

Labour MP and former Royal Marine @alexballingermp.bsky.social spoke to @zoecrowther.bsky.social about why he wants the government to introduce sweeping gambling reforms and change the taxation system

Labour MP Calls For Sweeping Gambling Reforms Fit For The 'Modern Internet Age'

Labour MP Alex Ballinger has said that the government move to introduce a statutory levy on gambling is a “drop in the ocean” to tackle the harms c...

www.politicshome.com

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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · Jul 1

This is a huge piece of legislation and I can't wait to see it implemented and making a difference to so many people's lives!

GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · Jul 1

Now we know when the key parts of the Employment Rights bill will come into force.

This Government is matching words with action on trade union rights.

This is the biggest improvement in workers’ rights for a generation.

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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · Jun 30

What a great start to the week at Labour Digital's Conference! I spoke on a roundtable about Tech for National Growth and really enjoyed our policy focused discussion. Looking forward to seeing the work this group does in the coming months.

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Stephen Morgan MP @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social · Jun 29

Two million meals already served at free breakfast clubs!

Our Plan for Change is in action across the country, with the clubs making children excited to go to school and see their friends as well as providing a helping hand to working parents. 🥣

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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · Jun 24

‪I thank my colleague and friend Natalie for her non-stop campaigning on this issue. I'm glad the Government are backing her amendment and very proud of her efforts.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @natalie-fleet-mp.bsky.social

Natalie Fleet: Bolsover MP who was raped gets backing over planned law change

Labour's Natalie Fleet says she used to tell friends

www.bbc.co.uk

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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · Jun 24

Every opportunity women have in the Armed Forces we have earned through repeated service on operations.

People who have never so much as risked a fingernail for this country should remember this.

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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · Jun 24

Over the weekend, pathetic little tweeters used the serious security breach at RAF Brize Norton to attack an experienced officer for her gender and career.

As one of the few female ex-mil MPs, I asked the Minister to send a firm message to all female personnel that we respect & value their service👇

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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · Jun 20

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has now passed through all the stages necessary in the House of Commons and now goes to the House of Lords for the remaining stages.

Please see my full statement in this post, where I set out my position and thoughts on this key piece of legislation. ⬇️

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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · May 27

Voting for the Employment Rights Bill has been one of my proudest moments so far as an MP.

Reform voted against it.

Labour Unions @labourunionsuk.bsky.social · May 27

Farage posed today as a friend to working people.
That speech? A stunt.

Reform don’t fight for workers - they vote against them. Reform MPs opposed every single protection in the Employment Rights Bill:

❌ Fair pay
❌ Secure jobs
❌ Union rights

Call them out: labourunions.org.uk/stop-reform/

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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · May 24

We're so lucky to have Ashgate Hospice in North East Derbyshire. I hear all the time from people whose loved ones have been cared for there and how much it's meant to them

It was great to welcome them to Parliament and we certainly had lots to discuss!

Ashgate Hospice @ashgatehospice.bsky.social · May 22

Our Chief Executive @ashgateba.bsky.social and Deputy Chief Executive @mattcorbishley.bsky.social were invited to the Houses of Parliament earlier this week to talk about the need for fair funding from the NHS for Ashgate.
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Ashgate leadership team stood with MPs in London with the Lonon Eye in the background.

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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · May 12

Today we celebrate the amazing job that nurses across the UK do to serve our NHS and provide critical care. Thank you to all the nurses in Derbyshire and at our local hospital in Chesterfield Royal Hospital who go above and beyond for their patients.

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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · May 8

Honoured to represent North East Derbyshire at today's service of thanksgiving for the 80th anniversary of VE Day and to join the delegation of MP's.

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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · Apr 21

Despite his honoured position he never lost his humility, tirelessly and fearlessly advocating for victims of war and oppression around the world.

My thoughts are with those of the Catholic faith in North East Derbyshire and indeed with all those affected by this sad news.

May he rest in peace.

louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · Apr 21

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Pope Francis.

He was an extraordinary and devoted servant of humanity and lived his life committed to compassion and service.

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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · Apr 12

Glad to be in Parliament today to vote to save the steelworks in Scunthorpe!

National security means having the capacity to make primary steel so great we're taking this bold step and protecting our industry.

#LabourSavesSteel

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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · Mar 27

Thought this was a fascinating film exploring what women saw in war that men do not, and how we express that through art.

Well worth a watch! 👇

Sally Dawson @sallydawson.bsky.social · Mar 27

"A powerful exploration of the work of female artists on the frontlines, Kinmonth’s film seeks to answer a deeper question: what do women see in war that men don’t?"

🎬 @louisejonesmp.bsky.social reviews Margy Kinmonth's 'WAR PAINT: Women at War' | @conicfilm.bsky.social #WarPaint
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Louise Jones reviews 'WAR PAINT: Women at War'

A compelling exploration of the work of female artists on the frontlines, Margy Kinmonth’s powerful film explores women’s perspectives on war – an...

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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · Mar 17

We have got far too complacent about resourcing our regional cities effectively. Is it any wonder we have struggled with growth?

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · Mar 4

Many thanks to all those UK personnel who assisted the summit this weekend.

The ceremonial and logistical support was outstanding.

Particular thanks to Joint Aviation Command for the lift they gave President Zelenskyy to Sandringham to meet the King.

#StandWithUkraine

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louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · Feb 12

Proud to be part of this fantastic bunch of Derbyshire MPs speaking up for our constituents who are being badly let down by Conservative run Derbyshire County Council.

Ofsted found widespread and systemic failures in their SEND provision.

We desperately need Labour in charge to get it fixed!

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