Rachel Hopkins MP

The Israeli Defence Minister has laid out plans to drive Gaza’s entire population into the ruined city of Rafah. This is a cruel vision and a total violation of international law. I asked the Foreign Secretary to ensure further action against Israel if this plan goes ahead👇

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The horror in Gaza must end. We're stepping up our humanitarian efforts with new healthcare, food and water for Gazans. We need an immediate ceasefire now, the release of all hostages and a surge in aid.

The suffering and starvation unfolding in Gaza is unspeakable and indefensible.

From wind, to solar, to new nuclear power, this Labour government will deliver clean, homegrown power to millions of homes.

The IDF has killed starving Palestinian civilians trying to get aid. Settler terrorism and talk of imposing the illegal E1 settlement plan are flagrant attempts to prevent a Palestinian state. There is no justification for this. A two-state solution is the only path to peace.

We stand with healthcare workers in Gaza who are doing lifesaving work in most unimaginably challenging and horrific circumstances. Tedros and his team have my full support.

I’ve written to Ofcom as the regulator of Royal Mail to share the results of my postal survey. I’ve also raised concerns around recently announced reforms to the Universal Service Obligation (USO. I will to keep residents updated on this issue👇

Labour has turned the tide on teacher recruitment and retention. We've driven up school attendance. We're saving parents money with free breakfast clubs and cheaper uniform costs. The Tories have one policy: cut state school budgets to restore private school tax breaks.

Football is in our country’s DNA. It means so much to so many of us. That’s why I’m proud that today we deliver on our promise to fans as the landmark Football Governance Act becomes law. Protecting clubs across the country and giving fans more say in how they are run.

I very much welcome today’s statement from the UK government alongside 24 other nations calling for an end to the horrific suffering in Gaza 👇

Under the Conservatives, our waterways were turned into open sewers. We will clean up their mess with serious action and halve sewage pollution this decade.

Labour is cleaning up our waterways and protecting bill payers.

NEW: Labour is abolishing Ofwat and putting working people first by preventing water pollution and protecting families from bill hikes.

Promise made. Promise delivered. This Labour government is establishing an inquiry into the violent confrontation between police and picketers at Orgreave.

Labour will make Britain’s water sector work for you. Find out how👇🏼

We’re fixing Britain’s broken water industry — tackling pollution and backing customers.   No more neglect. No more excuses.   We promised change. We’re delivering it.

We are creating a new Water Ombudsman to help to tackle water company failures and stand up for consumers.

This Labour government is bringing forward the next generation of new towns. In doing so, we want the active support of local leaders and communities, but be in no doubt that site selection will ultimately be based on what is in the national interest. thetimes.com/uk/politics/ar…

Bonuses banned and personal criminal liability for covering up illegal sewage spills. This Labour government is taking serious action to clean up our waterways.