We must send a message to Iran and other hostile states: the UK will not serve as a conduit for the financing of conflict and terror.

Banks on our high streets cannot be allowed to funnel cash to the perpetrators of human rights violations and international crimes.

We are all watching in horror as Israel launches an attack on Rafah. The consequences for civilians will be catastrophic. Today I asked Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP how optimistic he was that a future ceasefire deal would include releasing a sufficient number of hostages, so Israel would agree

How can governments prepare for an uncertain future?

I'll be moderating Chandler Institute of Governance's event with senior government leaders/practitioners as they share their insights and experiences on building future-ready states

📅15th May, 12:30pm BST

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Thank you Margaret Hodge for speaking on behalf of #pwME at today’s Westminster Hall Debate. We agree that we need a firm publication date on the Delivery plan from Department of Health and Social Care.

NHS NHS England #SevereME
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #VerySevereME

Today is the 27th anniversary of the 1997 Labour Landslide that heralded the intro of the minimum wage, Surestart & the resurgence of the NHS. In a campaign never see the like of before by The Labour Party 1st woman & youngest ever General Secretary. So proud of her.

I was there for this debate & this just never happened. Owen stormed off after mansplaining to everyone why a Jewish woman should stop talking about her anguish of losing her friend on Oct 7.

It was ghastly & he is really stooping to just making anything up at this point.

We can be proud of our world-leading universities. But reporting from openDemocracy shows how this reputation can be damaged by secretive donors.

That's why Robert Buckland & I wrote to Gillian Keegan MP calling for total transparency and due diligence on the source of donations.

On 15th May, we will be launching the fourth edition of the Chandler Good Government Index, which ranks and measures government performance around the world. Join us for the launch, with Lucy Fisher Julia Gillard mbelwa Kairuki and Margaret Hodge
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I am monitoring the shocking news coming from Hainault. My thoughts are with the victims at this dreadful time.

Honestly.

🚨🎞️ Last Wed, APPG on Anti-Corruption & Responsible Tax and APPG on Fair Business Banking launched a new Economic Crime Manifesto 🚀

🏛️ The manifesto contains four pillars.

Helen Taylor of Spotlight on Corruption was at the launch, and explains how key recommendations in the Regulation pillar could make a real difference.

Enjoyed being in Blackpool today going out campaigning for Labour’s fantastic local candidate @ChrisPWebb.

Frank Field was an exceptional campaigner and politician who made an enormous contribution to tackling poverty and disadvantage. From CPAG to Parliament he showed complete fearless integrity and was never afraid of speaking out with radical ideas. We will all miss him

Wishing the Jewish communities in the UK and across the globe a happy Passover.

Chag Sameach.

I've signed The Times and The Sunday Times campaign calling on the Govt to pay compensation to those infected & affected by the contaminated blood scandal.
Diana Johnson DBE MP 🇬🇧🇺🇦🌈 has been brilliant in spearheading this campaign.
With 2 victims dying each week, there must be no delay
thetimes.co.uk/article/infect….

This decision is a big step in the right direction. I certainly hope the Govt follows this lead and moves from freezing to seizing Russian assets held in the UK.