Rushanara Ali MP 💙

We've announced changes to modernise UK democracy to: 🗳️Give 16 and 17 year olds the vote for the next general election. #Votesat16 🗳️Extend voter ID to include bank cards - removing barriers to the ballot box. 🗳️Bring in tougher rules to protect against foreign interference.

The last Labour Government cut rough sleeping by two thirds. Since 2010, it increased by 164% under the Tories. This Labour Government is taking action to tackle the root causes of homelessness and rough sleeping by providing almost £1 billion of funding. We are also investing…

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

Deeply saddened by the tragic news of the military aircraft crash in Dhaka. My thoughts are with the victims, their families and all those who have been affected.

The suffering and bloodshed in Gaza must end. There needs to be an immediate ceasefire and a full resumption of humanitarian aid. gov.uk/government/new…

🚨 Breaking 🚨 16 and 17 year olds will be able to vote in the next general election for the first time ever. Tell us what you think 👇 #VotesAt16

Alongside @mylifemysay Co-CEOs, Dan Lawes and Melisha John, Plexal's CEO and My Life My Say Chair, Andrew Roughan, welcomed Minister for Democracy, @rushanaraali. 🗣️ The Minister said: “We are modernising our democracy, so that it is fit for the 21st century.

We're modernising our democracy for the 21st century by extending the vote to 16 and 17 year olds. We’re committed to restoring public trust in our democracy. #VotesAt16

Our up to £1bn Better Futures Fund will help tackle the structural causes of poverty. Bringing together public funds with social impact investments, it will open up opportunities for training and work across the country. My interview with the @guardian theguardian.com/politics/2025/…

We want to ensure our democracy is resilient and thriving, that people are able to engage and participate in our democracy, free from the fear of harassment and intimidation. theguardian.com/politics/2025/…

Today, we honour the memory of over 8,000 lives brutally taken in Srebrenica in 1995. 30 years on, this horrific genocide reminds us why we must challenge hatred in all its forms and work together to build a more tolerant world.

Thirty years ago, genocide took the lives of over 8,000 men and boys in Srebrenica. More than 20,000 women and children were forced from their homes. Today, we remember those brutally massacred and stand with the survivors of those horrific events.

It was an honour to attend the Service of Commemoration for the victims of the 7/7 attacks. On the 20th anniversary of 7/7, we remember the 52 people who lost their lives and all those who were injured and affected. We also pay tribute to the incredible courageousness and…

Twenty years on from the 7/7 attacks, we remember all those whose lives were lost and those whose lives were changed forever. We honour the bravery of the first responders, and the strength of the survivors. Those who try to divide us will always fail.

On this day 77 years ago, Labour created the NHS.  For the first time in UK history, healthcare was free of charge to all who needed it. We will always protect it, so that it can protect you.

It was wonderful to visit London Enterprise Academy to hear from students about their recent school trips to Spain and Bangladesh, and discuss their hopes and aspirations for the future.

It was an honour to mark 97 years since women won the right to vote on equal terms with men. Earlier this week, I joined fellow MPs in Westminster Hall for a photocall to commemorate the occasion. Proud to be the 355th female MP and to serve with so many inspiring colleagues.…

Today we celebrate 97 years since women gained the right to vote on equal terms with men. Proud to be the 528th female MP and to serve with so many inspiring colleagues. Thank you @CentenaryAction & @RemakeNewport for this beautiful sash. #WomenInParliament