Jacob Collier MP

3 May 2002. Labour politician Barbara Castle died (aged 91). She was Labour MP for Blackburn from 1945 to 1979. As Labour Transport Minister she introduced permanent speed limits, breathalysers and seat belts. As Employment Minister she introduced the Equal Pay Act 1970.

Seven and a half years ago, I first introduced a bill to Parliament to make assault of retail workers a specific crime. It’s been a long road but I’m incredibly proud that today our campaign has been successful, and this has become law.

Happy Staffordshire Day. We celebrate the history, identity, and communities of Staffordshire. Staffordshire has been featured in more than 413 debate titles in the House of Commons.

This week marked the end of the Parliamentary session. Here’s how we’ve delivered for Defence, and delivered for Britain 🇬🇧 All in 60 seconds (ish).

@DavidTaylor85 @ZackPolanski Beyond appalling.

The other day @ZackPolanski said there was a "conversation to be had about whether it’s a perception of unsafety or whether it’s actual unsafety” when it comes to Britain's Jewish community. I think he has his answer now.

Today’s main takeaway is King Charles III is actually very funny.

I am a strong advocate of parliamentary accountability, transparency & scrutiny. However uncomfortable that may be, it’s vital to our democracy. It is on display today through the hearings of the powerful Foreign Affairs Select Committee and their ongoing inquiry. Taken together with the Humble Address process publishing every document & note for this appointment. That’s how all that we know has come to light so far. It’s right parliament should hold ministers to account for this. Let’s be absolutely clear that today’s motion is entirely politically motivated. It’s a motion in the name of the Leader of the Opposition supported by other Opposition parties. It’s not a house motion or neutral. As such we take a collective view to vote against it. Indeed another inquiry, one which should be reserved for the most serious cases of misleading of the House, would only duplicate and cut across the cross-party scrutiny already under way. It would not bring anything further to light.

Reform UK are not on the side of working people. Thank you to @Kate_Dearden for attending this year's ADM and supporting our members 👏 #UsdawADM

Just like on the Employment Rights Act where Green peers voted against and their MPs voted for, the Green Party is facing both ways and hoping no one will notice.

A morning visit to @Nat_Mem_Arb ahead of #IWMD. Seeing this memorial was even more poignant. A reminder of the sacrifice made to keep the 🇬🇧 flying over the Falklands 🇫🇰

@AJogee We can’t anymore. Green Party orders.

@JacobCollierMP @SophiaSleigh Very good. Cold drinks on you on Monday.

The Prime Minister is convening COBRA.

The Tories and Reform wanted us to go to war with Iran. This isn’t our war but we’re going to have to deal with the consequences. When so many struggle with the cost of living why are the Tories calling it a “disgrace” that we said no to President Trump?

British penguins ! 🇬🇧🐧

Yes and Ho

Another record breaking day for clean power! Every single new zero-carbon records is a step towards protecting the British public from fossil fuel price spikes and confirmation we are taking back control of our energy security at home.

“God bless you, darling Mama; you remain forever in our hearts and prayers.” A special tribute from His Majesty The King on what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday. 🔗 Watch in full on The Royal Family YouTube channel: youtu.be/zVcvg-2VGfk

Two MPs kicked out of the Chamber for unparliamentary behaviour, purely so they can put a clip on social media for their supporters. Appalling conduct.

Like when they promised Staffordshire residents their council tax would be cut. It went up. The party of empty promises. telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/…