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Labour MP for Plymouth Moor View. Former @RoyalMarines 🇬🇧@CommonsDefence Select Committee
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I am truly humbled to be elected as the Labour MP for Plymouth Moor View. Representing the community I live in will be the honour of my life.
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Shocked and disappointed by the hustings yesterday. Service should be above political point scoring. My time as Royal Marines Commando is a privilege of a lifetime. It would be an honour to serve Plymouth in Parliament, as I served our nation before.
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I am deeply honoured to have been selected tonight as the Labour Candidate that will fight the next general election for Plymouth Moor View. This time, we will win, because Plymouth deserves better. #MercerOut
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Only under this weak Prime Minister could the Cabinet Minister responsible for veterans feel free to attack another vet’s service, without reprimand. Instead of criticising us, he should be encouraged to do his job - instead of letting veterans homelessness rise 14% in the last.
Johnny Mercer suggests his Labour rival “served five minutes in uniform”. He spent seven years in the Royal Marines becoming a Captain
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In February, my opponent Mercer vowed to end veterans homelessness this year. Instead, it INCREASED by 14%. Veterans like myself, who have served our country, out on the cold streets. I’m furious. That is abject failure. Will he apologise? . Links below 🧵
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Huge thanks to thousands of you that have been in touch. Your kind words and support have been truly humbling and I’m so grateful. There are hard yards to do here to send Mercer packing at the next GE, but together we can, and will win. #MercerOut
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I am in the process setting up my office, I will get access to my email address on Monday, and so please bear with me. My office will be up and running as soon as possible and we will share details of my first surgery and how to get in contact with me and my team.
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New:.Veterans ID cards have been approved by the Labour Government as valid voter ID. It is a disgrace that veterans were turned away from polling stations under the Conservatives. Proud of the change we are making 🌹
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For too long, Mercer has traded on his military service while being coy about his loyal service to the Conservatives and the dreadful policies that leave so many Plymouthians struggling. Let’s change that.
Former Marine chosen by Labour to stand against Johnny Mercer in Plymouth
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The Conservatives don’t like it when you mention the millions of Russian 🇷🇺 roubles in their party accounts. They get very upset! . Thank you @DavidLammy for your answer yesterday.
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Only under this weak Prime Minister could the Cabinet Minister responsible for veterans feel free to attack another vet’s service, without reprimand. Instead of criticising us, he should be encouraged to do his job - instead of letting veterans homelessness rise 14% in the last.
Johnny Mercer suggests his Labour rival “served five minutes in uniform”. He spent seven years in the Royal Marines becoming a Captain
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Labour MP candidate, former Para Reg soldier @BayoAlaba taking days away from the campaign trail to jump onto DZ ‘k’ as part of D Day 80 commemorations. Gets criticised by the Conservatives for being “in France” instead of in his constituency.
Yesterday I joined other veterans for a parachute jump onto DZ 'k', Normandy. The very same DZ that British Forces landed on on 6/6/44. Our jump into Sannerville marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day. This was my small homage to our forebears who gave everything for us on those
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Straight back out on the doors this morning after last night’s deeply disappointing hustings. People in Plymouth want change, not more political point scoring.
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I served as a Royal Marines Captain before I became a Labour candidate. As a veteran, I was disappointed to find out the UK Prime Minister left yesterday’s D-Day service early to do an interview for his campaign. The sacrifice made by allied troops should be honoured.
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Good morning from Plymouth! . A few England supporters here 🏴. We’re out speaking to voters all day, come and say hello if you see us. Vote for Change, vote for Labour on 4th July 🌹
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🚨I’ve written to @BorisJohnson demanding an apology to Plymouth for his broken promises over Derriford Hospital. 👉 Despite repeated promises, the money was never there. He misled my community and has broken trust in our politicians. Read my letter ⬇️
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Families should be able to see the surveys detailing the condition of their children’s school buildings. Nearly 300 Conservatives, including our current MP, voted against Labour and chose to hide the information.
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Really sunny and positive today in Plymouth. We’re out with a big crowd of super campaigners speaking to residents all day. Thank you for all the support!
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Lovely day to be on the doors in sunny Plymouth with a big team of volunteers. We’re speaking to hundreds of voters each day, spreading our message of positivity and change.
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Our current MP says he “hates” his job apart from veterans work. It should be an honour to serve our constituents, as well as veterans. Not something to hate, or a route to a paid job in Govt. No wonder he obediently votes for policies that hurt Plymouth residents.
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Polls open tomorrow! . Fantastic eve of poll in Plymouth. We’ve spoken to hundreds of voters today and distributed thousands of pieces of literature. I am incredibly grateful to all the volunteers who have made this campaign so relentless and positive.
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It’s Polling Day! . Your chance to go out and vote for change, for a better future, a stable country and a brighter Plymouth. Vote Labour 🌹
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Yesterday Johnny Mercer made some really appalling comments about food bank use, I called it out and I’m grateful to @piersmorgan for using my words to challenge him (3 mins in).
Long day; politics is a silly game for some. Not me. I ended it with a chat with @piersmorgan . You can view the full interview here 👇. Remember to never argue with mad people; especially on this platform. Thanks for all the support. We will end Veterans Homelessness this year.
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Big campaign boost from @Feargal_Sharkey today. Thank you for joining us. Change is possible!
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Utterly shameful.
Johnny Mercer received £8,000 in taxpayers’ cash after being sacked by Liz Truss
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My end of year thoughts. As always, let me know your thoughts Plymouth!. Details of how to support the campaign or get involved in 🧵
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Labour will end no-fault evictions immediately and build 1.5 million homes over the next parliament. Families in Plymouth deserve to know they’ll have a roof over their heads. On @sun_politics_sw with @bbcmartynoates
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Thank you @PeterStefanovi2 for the kind words. I’m itching to get back on the campaign trail in January, and to get back to speaking with residents and neighbours in Plymouth!.
I recently met former Royal Marine Captain @FredThomasUK (Labour candidate against Johnny Mercer in next GE). He hugely impressed me. Articulate & sincere. He will make a fantastic @UKLabour MP.
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Signing my nomination papers to become the official Labour candidate for Plymouth Moor View, at my home in the heart of the city 🌹. Thank you to my indefatigable agent @romanvince
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I did my first TV as an MP on Friday on @BBCSpotlight . Politics and politicians should serve the public they represent. That is the message of our changed Labour Party under @Keir_Starmer and it's how we will govern.
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Vote for change tomorrow. Vote for a government that will create GB Energy, create jobs, create renewable energy. Renewable energy is cheaper than gas. It will bring household bills down. Vote Labour tomorrow 🌹
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Three days to go until we can finally turn the page on these years of national decline and chaos. What time will you vote? Have you got your ID ready? Do you know where your polling station is?
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We know Mercer gets the backing of big Tory donors in his campaigns, it’s difficult to compete with that. But your donations can help me fight and win this seat. #PlymouthDeservesBetter.
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Good morning Plymouth! . We’re out taking our positive message of change to voters. Vote for Change and vote Labour 🌹
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Today on @GBNEWS - The Tories failed to stop the boats. After just 14 weeks in power, Labour have: . ✅ Appointed a new Border Security Commander .✅ Announced up to £75 million for new surveillance technology .✅ Recruiting up to 100 new specialist intelligence and
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Change is coming to Plymouth. Vote for it on 4th July. Thank you @DavidLammy for visiting.
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5,000 contacts so far today in Plymouth Moor View. Superb day. Looking forward to more this afternoon. Thank you to everyone making this huge push possible!
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Sunny on the doors but residents bringing up NHS dentistry over and over again. People quite rightly outraged their children cannot see a dentist. Labour have an action plan to tackle this straight away 👇
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Really positive residents meeting this afternoon with the good folks of Crownhill Local Area Association. Inspiring to hear their passion for their green space. Would be an honour to serve as your MP. Thanks for the invitation.
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I’m deeply shocked and appalled at comments made by Plymouth Moor View MP and Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer to @kayburley @skynews . My statement 👇
People choose to use food banks, claims veterans' minister. @JohnnyMercerUK reacts to Sky's @haynesdeborah exclusive last month on military personnel using food banks. #KayBurley LH
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Great day so far out chatting with residents across several different wards. Also found time for a quick haircut from the brilliant Oscar. Fade & Blade in Crownhill, can’t go wrong!
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My statement on planned protests in Plymouth this evening. The Prime Minister has been clear.
'We must not let those who seek to divide us win'
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THANK YOU. Headed home to Plymouth for summer recess. My first weeks in Parliament have been fantastic. It’s an incredible honour to be there representing my friends and neighbours. I want to thank all those residents who put their faith in me. I will not let you down. First
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Thank you to these superb campaigners out this evening speaking to voters in Plymouth.
Not 99 red balloons but we did speak to 99 voters this evening! Lots of support for @FredThomasUK and @UKLabour - and we are still fighting for every vote!
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The National Audit Office report confirms what was suspected, Plymouth is not getting a new hospital. It’s earmarked for a new/extended ED, but that is stalled at the business case stage and we need some firm timeframes, now. My views here 👇 let me know what you think #Plymouth
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Really proud of our @d4licce today, leading a canvass for the first time. Just finished her GCSEs. Super campaigner and a natural organiser.🌹.
One of the teams out for @FredThomasUK today, with huge thanks to @GMBWSW for coming out with us!! . I'm incredibly proud to have lead a group for the first time 😁. Outstandingly positive on the doors and the message is clear, its time for change! 🌹. #votelabour on #july4th
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I ran for election on the Labour manifesto, that promised to make work pay & improve working conditions. . In our first 100 days we introduced an Employment Rights Bill. .👉 Ending exploitative zero-hours contracts.👉 Strengthening Statutory Sick Pay.👉 Ending fire and rehire
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Representing my community in Parliament will be the honour of my life.
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I am absolutely thrilled that Keir has appointed @AlistairCarns as the Minister for Veterans Affairs. Al Carns is a former Royal Marines Colonel and his dedication serving in uniform will be matched now by his service to our veterans in government.
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. To our veterans, you have sacrificed so
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My comment on @itvwestcountry after the election was called 👇. I’m looking forward to the next few weeks talking to residents about the change Labour can make in Plymouth and for Britain 🇬🇧
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First round of the day! Great to find so much positivity on the doors. We’ll be out all day, come and say hello!
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More really positive doorstop sessions this afternoon. So grateful for all the support.
Really sunny and positive today in Plymouth. We’re out with a big crowd of super campaigners speaking to residents all day. Thank you for all the support!
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I’ll be live on @LBC Radio from 6pm today. Joining @AndrewMarr9 to discuss the Labour Government’s commitment to UK Defence and Security.
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“A resounding message sent by the people of Plymouth: this Conservative government are failing them, and people in this city want change.” . Glad I was making sense at 5am.
Prospective Parliamentary candidate for Plymouth Moorview Fred Thomas suggests Labour had a "near perfect night" - and was not "surprised" Moorview's MP did not attend the count
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Urgent: Sign up for your postal vote before the Tories change the law. Link for signing up to a postal vote online:
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We are delighted to be joined by @Feargal_Sharkey today in Plymouth. I will be showing Feargal a polluted body of water in Plymouth Moor View, and taking him out to knock some doors! . All are welcome to join us by Smeaton’s Tower at 3:45pm and meet Feargal.
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My statement after the protests in Plymouth last night. Thank you to everyone involved in the clean up effort.
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In her first PMQs as Tory leader Kemi Badenoch set the tone for her tenure: Post-truth. She claimed UK Govt Budget “did not even mention defence” which is categorically untrue. Was she misinformed or lying on purpose?.
❌ "His chancellor's Budget did not even mention defence”. @KemiBadenoch made this claim about @UKLabour's Autumn Budget. This isn't correct. Our fact check:
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Great to be on the @itvwestcountry bulletin this evening. Residents here want change. But if you want it, you have to go and vote for it on Thursday. Vote Labour 🌹
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The hard work continues. We are really enjoying taking our positive message of change to the doorsteps, four canvass sessions a day. Incredibly grateful to the brilliant volunteers out speaking to voters all day in the sun.
Lovely day to be on the doors in sunny Plymouth with a big team of volunteers. We’re speaking to hundreds of voters each day, spreading our message of positivity and change.
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Massive thank you to the many many volunteers out delivering literature to voters today, as well as canvassing. Three days left of this hugely positive and enjoyable campaign we are running in Plymouth. Love spending time with inspiring young people like Charlie and Aaron.
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Do I think it will be a clean fight between me and Mercer?. Our residents don’t care and neither do I. We need a General Election soon as possible so Labour can start changing lives and fixing our broken economy. Great to chat to @fleetstreetfox at conference.
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More really positive sessions into the late afternoon. So grateful for all the support. We are working hard to earn every vote. And congrats to @cvickery06 leading your first doorstep session.
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“You can hold me to it!” Minister pledges to end homelessness among veterans.
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Lovely to see my good friends @LukePollard and Sydney getting a moment to relax. A brilliant couple who support each other through thick and thin, gutted I missed the wedding earlier this year. Have a good Christmas both of you 🎄.
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I’m delighted to be elected onto the Defence Select Committee @CommonsDefence . The realities of modern warfare demand change. Government, industry and military leadership must work together, and brave new technologies must be embraced.
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Well @ArmedForcesDay on Plymouth Hoe is looking fantastic. And we’ve got the weather☀️ Make sure you wear sun cream today. Fantastic opportunity to celebrate our Armed Forces past and present! . Thank you to the organisers. Really good to see this level of respect.
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Thank you Keith, and for your kind words about integrity and values. It’s a pleasure being on the campaign trail with another Royal Marine!.
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There’s a feeling here in Plymouth that people want change. But if you want change, you have to vote for it. Labour will deliver economic stability, so that we can invest in our public services and get the NHS back on its feet.
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“Orla from the local Labour Party I am” . Adorable. Always lovely when you bring her out canvassing Tom.
My two year old daughter sometimes joins us for Labour canvasses. This is what she just came out with - unprompted - whilst playing in the garden. #FuturePM
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2 days until polling day. Lovely afternoon canvass sessions. Thank you to everyone taking part. Change will only happen if you vote for it.
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Looking forward to a full day of speaking to our residents! . We are spreading the positive message across Plymouth that you can vote for Change on 4th July. So grateful for everyone joining me. Including three SE Cornwall campaign queens. Vote for Labour, vote for change 🌹
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“Plymouth is the front line of defence in this country.”. Thank you @Keir_Starmer for reaffirming today, with me stood on your shoulder, that you will fight for the future of Plymouth’s defence industry.
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In 2024 we have the chance for a Fresh Start. Delighted this week to open a campaign office on Crownhill Road and Morshead Road in the heart of the constituency. @PlymouthLabour
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Tomorrow is polling day!. One of our brilliant teams of Labour activists out delivering our message to voters 🌹. Change will only happen if you vote for it.
A great team of myself, @AaronDrakeWort1, @Oliver__Chard, @d4licce and @HarryAldridge88 delivering literature all day for @FredThomasUK and turning Plymouth Moor View red! 1 day to go 🌹. #VoteLabourJuly4th #labouruk #Plymouth
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Of all the endorsements I’ve had… this wins.
@FredThomasUK Princess Mia wants everyone to Vote for Change - Vote Labour - Vote Fred Thomas today! @PlymouthLabour .#voteforchange
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Good first week here, but can’t wait to get back home to Plymouth. Friday:. Visiting Mill Ford Primary school, one of our brilliant special education schools. Viewing potential sites to establish my constituency office. Saturday: . Eggbuckland Community Festival!
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Buzzing with energy in the @PlymouthLabour HQ tonight. We are campaign ready.
It’s game on for a General Election and now is the time to get involved. That was the message to the @PlymouthLabour campaign meeting tonight. Let’s get @FredThomasUK elected in #Plymouth Moor View and do our bit to get Keir into Number 10. #GE2024
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Most positive day yet on the doors today in Plymouth . It feels like voters’ intentions are hardening. Very difficult to find anyone voting for five more years of the same. People want change. Vote Labour 🌹
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Labour is the party of national security. Thank you @Keir_Starmer and @JohnHealey_MP for inviting me and other Labour candidates with a service background this morning. I am proud to stand alongside them, and alongside you.
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I've written to South West Water CEO, Susan Davy, requesting an urgent meeting to discuss sewage, water quality and water bills. Good to hear Labour's Environment Secretary @SteveReedMP set out his plan to put water companies under special measures to clean up our waters. 👇
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Great to be join by @GMB_union today on the doors in Plymouth.
Up early for a #Leigham canvass for @Gmb_union’s own @FredThomasUK . Fred will make a fantastic MP for Plymouth moor view! We’re all behind you!
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“BBC tracks down smuggler behind Channel crossing which killed Sara, 7”. The human tragedy is often overlooked in debate. If the BBC can find criminals, so can the British state. Labour will establish a Border Security Command to stop this vile trade.
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Those “Don’t Knows” are disappearing. People are clear who they are voting for. And it’s not Conservative . More brilliantly positive sessions this afternoon, thank you to everyone involved.
Good morning from Plymouth!.We’re out every day talking to residents about Change.
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Brilliant to have the support of the @unitesouthwest who represent many folks in Plymouth in health, dockyard, Council, and transport jobs. Big day getting our message out: Time for Change. Thank you to all those out delivering. Looking forward to canvassing this pm!
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Good morning from Plymouth! . We’re out speaking to hundreds of voters today - and every day. Time for Change!
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Last month I asked @wesstreeting to visit Derriford Hospital so that he could see for himself the significant challenges that staff there are facing. I was incredibly grateful that he accepted the invitation and visited a few days before Christmas. Wes is absolutely committed.
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🇺🇦 Today I asked the Prime Minister to confirm that the UK will remain the firmest of friends to Ukraine against Putin's illegal invasion. As Russia turns to increasingly barbaric tactics, @Keir_Starmer made clear that there will be no change in the UK's commitment to Ukraine.
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Congratulations @LukePollard . Luke will be an excellent Armed Forces Minister and I look forward to the important steps he will take for our personnel, equipment and housing.
I have accepted an offer from the Prime Minister to serve in the Labour Government and I have today taken up my new role as the Minister for the Armed Forces. It is a privilege to join @JohnHealey_MP’s Ministerial team in the Ministry of Defence.
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Good morning from Plymouth! . Saturday morning out on the doors for @PlymouthLabour, speaking to residents about the change Labour would deliver.
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I invited Rachel to #Plymouth so she could see the world-class skills we have in my constituency. To get our economy motoring again after 13 lost years of low growth, we need a government that will back businesses like this, help them expand, and create more jobs Plymouth.
In factories like Barden the potential in Britain is clear. As Chancellor, I would build a strong, more secure economy to help businesses thrive.
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Great to be joined by @GMBGarySmith today. A Labour government will deliver skills, investment and security for dockyard workers in Plymouth @GMB_union . But only if you go out tomorrow and vote for it. Vote Labour 🌹
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A General Election has been called. At last people can choose change, and a fresh start. I am looking forward to the next few weeks!
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Super day on the doors in the sun ☀️ . Great to be joined by @itvwestcountry . Thanks for coming @LucyJMcDaid . Glad that @BenPBradshaw and @steve_race found one of our great cafes Porkies!
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Day 4 of the critical incident at Derriford Hospital. The current MP remains silent, without doctor strikes to blame, his government’s failures laid bare. Staff and patients deserve better. It falls to neighbouring Labour MP @LukePollard to action a letter to the Health Sec.
🚨 Plymouth's Derriford hospital is on its 4th day of a critical incident. At 9am there were over 100 patients in A&E, one had waited over 44 hours. The trust bed occupancy was 105%:
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After canvassing this morning we’ve paused campaigning as many of us have been attending the funeral of the late Cllr Eddie Rennie. A Labour stalwart. At the wake his sister just told me “if you had snapped Eddie in half you’d see Labour running through him like rock.”
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Really encouraging this morning speaking to residents or Glenholt in Plymouth. Lifelong Conservative voters telling us they will lend us their postal vote this time.
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Great to join @DavidLammy on the push to get us over the line in #Uxbridge this morning! . Excellent reception for @DannyBeales and @UKLabour
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