Al Carns
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Labour Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak and Minister for Veterans and People in the Ministry of Defence.
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I am deeply honoured to accept Prime Minister
@Keir_Starmer
’s offer to serve as the new Minister for Veterans Affairs in this new Labour Government under the Ministerial leadership of our Secretary of State for Defence
@JohnHealey_MP
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To our veterans, you have sacrificed so
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Heading back to
#SellyOak
after a full and energising first week of work in Parliament. The support from Parliament to the new cohort of MPs has been outstanding. Delighted, also, to be back among so many dedicated and supportive colleagues at
@DefenceHQ
and getting into the
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I will give nothing less to this task than what our forces, veterans and their families have given for our nation.
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Week 1, day 1. Hitting the ground running in Parliament. What a privilege to serve in these historic halls.
@KeirStarmer
and our new government are already deep into the work of restoring our faith in politics as service to the nation.
#SellyOak
@UKLabour
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Congratulations and good luck to all those selected for
@InvictusGames25
I look forward to meeting you all at a training camp soon.
Introducing Team UK for
@InvictusGames25
🇬🇧
64 serving UK Armed Forces personnel and veterans will represent the nation in Vancouver and Whistler in February next year 🇨🇦
Unveiled with the
@PoppyLegion
, this will be the first Games to include both winter and summer sports 🏆
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The Cenotaph is special for all of us!
“The act of vandalism is abhorrent. No matter what is happening in the world, the Cenotaph must be respected. It stands in memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we enjoy today.”
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Thank you SellyOak. Thank you to everyone who got involved and supported this campaign. For anyone who stood up to be heard and voted and for the other candidates who had the courage to stand.
I will represent you ALL as your MP. Now the work really begins—-please see my
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Happy Armed Forces week. Service comes in many forms, and I give special thanks to the NHS, Welfare, Emergency, Civil and of course the Armed Services. Importantly and often forgotten, thanks to all the volunteers who do so much for so little………take a little time this week to
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Great meeting today with the Councillors in
#SellyOak
. Working closely with the BCC is essential if we are going to ensure we get quality and reliable services back into our communities. Better communication and collaboration are vital parts of that partnership, and we are off to
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Sat down with Selly Oak Constituency Inspector to talk through how we can work together to reduce crime and better serve our constituency. I’m so impressed by the caliber of service-minded leaders in our constituency. A privilege to work alongside professional and committed
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Straight to work this morning, and can’t imagine better company to start this new journey than with the exceptional team at The Oaks Primary School in Druids Heath. Energising and uplifting to meet some of these kids, their outstanding teachers, and hear about their gardening
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A huge privilege to observe the King’s Speech today for the State Opening of Parliament. Today’s events are a sign of the durability of hundreds of years of tradition, alongside the significant and inspiring change that will pave the way to Britain’s future.
#ChangeIsComing
We're bringing forward new laws to help:
✔️ Create wealth in every community
✔️ Build houses and infrastructure
✔️ Improve transport and create more jobs
✔️ Secure clean energy
Find out more about what the
#KingsSpeech
means for you here 👇
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Today is the day that change starts.
Vote Labour vote for change!
@UKLabour
#SellyOak
#vote
#canalrunning
#voteforchange
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Happy Armed Forces Day to all those serving, to the veterans who have served, and to the families and communities who have supported us every step of the way and whose sacrifice is as profound as those on the front lines….I salute you. And to those who may join these brave and
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Don’t let the rumours of a Labour landslide dissuade you from voting. Meaningful victory is only possible if everyone pitches in and has a say at the ballot box.
@UKLabour
needs every vote if we are going to deliver real change and strongly emerge from the last 14 years of Tory
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Vote Labour —- vote for change.
Vote to support essential services at the grassroots level!
@WMPolice
@NHSEngland
#SellyOak
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Congratulations! An excellent choice for such an important role. Energy security, protecting our environment and tackling climate change all come hand in hand.
Great to start at my first day at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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Polls closed. The campaign has concluded. The results are pending but whatever the outcome, thank you
#SellyOak
for the warmest possible reception. This has been a campaign full of debate, kindness, open doors, laughter and enough biscuits to sink a small ship. Thank you all for
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Hustings complete. Thanks to all those in Cotteridge Church for organising and all the candidates for a lively and thoughtful discussion. A special thanks to everyone who took the time to come and listen and engage. This is community. This is
#SellyOak
.
@UKLabour
#Birmingham
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Thanks to all the team out pounding the streets…walking, knocking and talking. We also rolled out the red carpet for Labour’s most junior team member, Tulip, who is on her way to help ‘Get Out the Vote in Selly Oak.’
#CatsofTwittter
#SellyOak
@UKLabour
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No time like Gym Time! Great campaigning today—-some great encouragement from
#SellyOak
thank you for all of the support!
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Achieved a life long dream and visited Cadbury World today. They employ over 150 people and have over half a million visitors every year. Delighted to have this attraction in the constituency…my art work needs some improvement…
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Campaigning today with Steve McCabe…I love meeting the fantastic people of Selly Oak.
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Big shout out to Emma and the team of volunteers at the Shed in
#CotteridgePark
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Amazing facility, amazing staff and amazing community. Thanks for taking the time out to talk me through some of the local issues —- and for the delightful coffee.
#SellyOak
#volunteers
#theshed
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I met the amazing ‘Tulip’ today. She got comfy and fell asleep—-surely my chat isn’t that bad!!! 👀👀
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Out campaigning again last night. Thanks for all of help from our amazing supporters…
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Visiting everyone at
@AcornsHospice
today was a deeply humbling experience — you are an outstanding and indefatigable team. There’s no limit to the respect I have for what you do & the humane and generous way you do it. You have my absolute support as we move forward!
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Illuminating and insightful visit to Cotteridge Primary School today. Thanks to the head teacher Jason and his deeply impressive senior leadership team for helping me understand the issues facing our education system.
#cotteridge
#SellyOak
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Remembering all those that took part in D Day who fought to protect the freedoms we cherish today.
An important day to reflect and honour their legacy.
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An educational visit to Bourneville Village Trust this week. A strong example of how a charitable trust can really deliver for the community.
#SellyOak
@BVTNews
@BournvilleIN
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So utterly wrong and deeply dangerous. This war is an extension of the 2014 conflict. Nigel may want to speak to the poor Ukrainians who have been fighting this war for ten years. I sense some education and communication is required.
#UKRAINE
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Beautiful afternoon speaking to constituents in Brandwood & Kings Heath. I truly appreciate the willingness of people to engage; and as always, a team of ace volunteers!
Wishing Eid Mubarak to those celebrating.
#EidMubarak
#SellyOak
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Amazing run in the constituency today. The canal was great and lots of other people out enjoying the sunshine.
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I sincerely apologise to ‘Maverick’—- my legendary red fox lab for missing his birthday yesterday—-I owe you a steak when I see you next!
#SellyOak
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Great to chat to
@MrHarryCole
this morning. Look out for the interview later today.
#NeverMindTheBallots
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Grey sky, grey hair, grey top but still smiling.
Early morning gym complete…then off campaigning.
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I had a really interesting and inspiring visit to meet the volunteers at the Food Pantry at Yardley Wood Baptist Church. Truly outstanding support for those that need it most. Thank you for your Service.
#SellyOak
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Out and about in Brandwood today. It was great to speak to so many Labour supporters. Thanks for all the encouragement and kind words. A big thank you to all our amazing volunteers!
#SellyOak
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Visit to Whoops a Daisy Florist today (great name) to talk through some of the issues facing small businesses in the constituency. We need to stop treating small businesses the same as large cooperations. Thanks Sarah for your time—-v useful.
#SellyOak
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Fantastic campaigning session tonight. Thanks for all the help and kind words from the people of Cotteridge.
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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there…we even got a little sunshine for our day!
#canalrunning
#FathersDay
#SellyOak
#worcesterandbirminghamcanal
#VoteLabour
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Had the privilege today of talking to two first time voters. Listening to them is an important reminder of the challenges, pressures and hopes of the next generation. It’s also a great reminder of the importance of being engaged in our country’s future. We owe it to them and
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Veterans are above politics—-it’s our duty to honour their legacy and service.
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Wishing School Food Matters and the impressive Lindsay Baker a wonderful Young Marketers Sale Day today at Bullring Market! I saw first hand on my first day as an MP Lindsay’s work running the awesome gardening club at
@OaksPrimary
. Have a great event today!
@sfmtweet
#SellyOak
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11km run this morning. Amazing route and the sun was shining throughout ….wooohooo!
#SellyOak
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Little run today to keep the fitness up—loved it and met some amazing people on the way…
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Also managed to squeeze in some gym time—-happy Sunday everyone!
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Maverick received his birthday steak yesterday—-a walk to burn it off and then a little snooze—-a little late but well received!
#dogwalkers
#SellyOak
#dogoftheday
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Out in Masefield estate and Stirchley today meeting the amazing people of Selly Oak. Great people——great place, what a combo!
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Great visit to Selly Wick road yesterday - thanks to all the constituents for taking the time to speak to me. The warmth of reception genuinely amazes me and I love hearing new ideas and listening to people’s experiences-thank you!
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Loved meeting the staff at St Francis Community and Youth Centre. They are doing an amazing job. Great space for the community to come together. Loved the focus on British values (check out the display).
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Pic 1- doing more miles than in the military
Pic 2-getting a team (OBE) award but being lucky enough to go and pick it up
Pic 3-sporting a decidedly average ginger beard in Afghanistan 2007 with 3 Commando Brigade
Pic 4-relaxing with Maverick aka the legend
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Congratulations Hamish-a great addition to the FCDO!
@Hamish4Lincs
Hamish Falconer MP
@Hamish4Lincs
has been appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
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Great visit to
@MoseleyRugbyFC
this week. Sport is so important for so many reasons-teamwork, discipline, resilience and leadership. Thanks for showing me around and I look forward to the first game of the season.
#SellyOak
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A slightly different take here in the Birmingham Mail.
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Fantastic visit to ‘grounded’, providing a community-centred, safe environment that truly lives up to their name. Time to tackle the stigma linked to mental health and to recognise we all need a little time and space for a bit of
#mindfulness
.
@LivingWell_CIC
@BirminghamMind
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Visited the Friends of Brandwood End Cemetery. Thanks to all the volunteers for making sure this is a fitting place for all those that have passed…you are doing an outstanding job…’thank you for your service’.
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Visited the Tudor House Care Home where I met John. 100 years old and going strong. I loved hearing his experiences from his service during WWII and meeting the incomparable team of carers who give so much every single day. We thank you all!
#CarersWeek
#SellyOak
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Gym time complete this morning:
-healthy body
-sharp mind
-right attitude
Good little guide to hold yourself to account.
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1 day to go— energy is up for the last 24! Let’s bring it home for
#SellyOak
for
#Birmingham
for
#Britain
for
@UKLabour
#vote
#GetOutTheVote
#Election2024
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Fantastic to visit BDS dance school in Druids Heath —— providing experiences like this for kids can be life changing: it builds fitness, drive, determination and confidence. A big round of applause to the Hallams for running such an ace organisation— one talented dance family,
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Thanks to Louise Smith, Sandra Jenkinson and Sue Ford—-collectively over 100 years of experience—-true professionals!
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