Joe Powell MP
@josephpowell
Labour Member of Parliament for Kensington & Bayswater | Kensington Against Dirty Money | Obama Leader | QPR | Constituent 📧 [email protected]
Thank you to everyone who has showed solidarity to our community over the past seven years. The fight for Truth, Justice and Change for Grenfell continues.
🚫 STOP 24/7 NOTTING HILL CASINO 🚫 I need your help. SilverTime Casinos are trying to open a 24-hour slot machine casino in the old NatWest building on Notting Hill Gate — bad news for residents and local businesses. We stopped them once in Earl’s Court. Now they’re back,…
The suffering and starvation unfolding in Gaza is unspeakable and indefensible.
Today @mtpennycook has replied to me on when consultation will start on valuation rates used to calculate the cost of enfranchisement premiums. He has confirmed it will be after the High Court outcome and has reassured leaseholders the government is robustly defending the case.
Another excellent investigation by @jimwaterson and @London_centric on how systematic tax dodging is happening in plain sight on our high streets, and undercutting legitimate businesses. This report clearly shows that in London's case, VAT and business rate evasion through…
History tells us that potentially stolen assets can quickly evaporate unless swift steps are taken to freeze those assets while investigations are underway. I commend the NCA for the action they have already taken on properties linked to potential corruption in Bangladesh, and…
🚨 STATEMENT 🚨 We welcome the Government's announcement today that it will set up an Ethics and Integrity Commission to help restore trust in politics. Statement from our Chair @josephpowell 👇
Today marks one year since 15-year-old Rene Graham tragically lost his life while attending a family fun day event at Emslie Horniman's Pleasance Park in W10. As the police investigation continues, officers have today released new footage of the unidentified suspect. A £20,000…
One year ago today, a masked gunman recklessly fired into a crowded family fun day event at Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance park, W10. Among the crowd was 15-year-old Rene Graham, who was fatally shot. If you have any information, contact us on 101 with reference CAD 6343/21 Jul.
Fewer quangos, stronger powers. Today we set out our plans for a shakeup of the standards landscape with a new Ethics and Integrity Commission and new powers of enforcement. theguardian.com/politics/2025/…
NEW: Labour is abolishing Ofwat and putting working people first by preventing water pollution and protecting families from bill hikes.
The UK and our allies are striking at the heart of Russia's energy sector by lowering the Oil Price Cap. This will directly hit Putin's most critical revenue stream and drain his war chest. We will keep up economic pressure as we stand by Ukraine. gov.uk/government/new…
I meet young people every week who have brilliant ideas on how to improve our community and our country. I believe in broadening participation in politics, which is why I am delighted that this Labour Government is delivering on our manifesto promise of Votes at 16. When it…
Today @Keir_Starmer and @_FriedrichMerz signed the Kensington Treaty at the wonderful @V_and_A - It was an honour to welcome the leaders to Kensington & Bayswater, and to witness an important step forward in Anglo-German relations on issues like national security, youth exchanges…
Statement on the dirty money, corruption and malign influence parts of the today's election strategy launch 👇
🚨 STATEMENT 🚨 This morning, @rushanaraali, the Minister for Homelessness and Democracy, outlined the Government's new strategy to protect our democracy from malign influence. gov.uk/government/pub… 👍 We welcome this move. Statement from our Chair Joe Powell here 👇
Have your say until 29 August on the @CommonsHCLG select committee new inquiry into the affordability of home ownership 👇🏾
We've launched an inquiry into the affordability of home ownership in England. We'll look at the barriers for first-time buyers, the effectiveness of Government support schemes and whether existing routes to affordable home ownership are providing genuinely affordable homes.
What the Conservatives did to our public finances is unforgivable. Today, thanks to their recklessness, around £100bn a year — 8.3% of all public spending — goes on debt repayments. Money that could have gone to our NHS, our schools, and on fixing the housing crisis. The…
Today, I introduced my bill to regulate managing agents, highlighting the plight of leaseholders in places like Uxbridge and South Ruislip. The bill will introduce: ✅ An independent regulator ✅ A code of conduct for managing companies ✅ Mandatory qualifications
Today #AssemblyHousing hosted campaigners, MPs, and councillors at a House of Lords event to discuss its report, ‘Worry and stress: life as a leaseholder in London’, and what more can be done to help leaseholders. Read the report here: london.gov.uk/who-we-are/wha…
🚨 E-BIKE CAMPAIGN WIN 🚨 Hundreds of residents filled in my survey calling for more powers to regulate dockless e-bikes, and I’m delighted that the Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will give local councils stronger powers to tackle poor parking, anti-social behaviour,…
Big day for leaseholders across the country as the High Court challenge begins. I’m glad this Labour Government is robustly defending reforms that Parliament has passed, have continued widespread support and will make a real difference for millions of leaseholders.
Freeholders begin High Court challenge over reforms bbc.in/4lnmwQV
We inherited a broken leasehold system & we’re determined to fix it. The Government is consulting on major reforms to stop unfair charges, hidden fees & poor service. This is your chance to help shape leasehold reform 👇 consult.communities.gov.uk/leasehold-and-…