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Umm… @Lambethgp @ZackPolanski why is Mark Bittlestone campaigning for you in Clapham Park? He shared posts claiming the October 7 attack was planned & carried out by Israel, alongside offensive posts about the Holocaust & gas chambers When will you take antisemitism seriously?

As a Party, we owe Keir Starmer a huge amount. He made us electable again, and led us to a landslide election win only two years ago. He has overseen important achievements since then. I have seen up close a man who loves his country, with a deep sense of public service and duty. That character has re-set our standing on the world stage. He has announced his resignation with dignity, putting the country’s interest first. I thank Keir for all that he has done for our Party and country. We must now come together as a Party, choose a new leader, and show the country that we can do orderly transition well. That requires us to all behave with respect and humility, and show the best of ourselves. We have to show that mainstream progressive politics can change people’s lives for the better, and is up to the task of the challenges we all face. If we fail the consequences for democracy and the country are great and dangerous. The NEC will shortly set out the process.

Change doesn't happen by chance, it comes with with Labour🌹

Not another one… Despite voters going to the polls just weeks ago, a number of Green councillors across London have already stood down - meaning costly, unnecessary by-elections. Tonight I’ve been with @ClaphamParkLab candidate Louie Somerville Sutherland and team speaking to residents about how committed he is to the area for a by-election on 9th July.

We built these water refill points for days like today... London now has over 4,000 free water refill points across the capital. Find your closest here: london.gov.uk/programmes-str…

Football is at its best when it brings people together. Supporters should not be priced out of watching one of the biggest matches in the world. I support the Prime Minister’s call for the Champions League final to be made free to watch.

A powerful letter from Janet Daby, who is absolutely right to call this out. Deleting a post, but failing to make amends and not even provide an apology is not good enough. I echo Janet's call for Mayor Shrivastava and Lewisham Greens to address this now and restore trust.

This time next week: the biggest Eid celebrations in London. Everyone's invited.

Here’s how @SadiqKhan is greening London 🌱✌🏾

.@tamhauyu has never once apologised for calling David Lammy a “coconut”. If her new brief is really about “healing”, perhaps she could start there.

We're slashing VAT this summer on kids meals and family leisure activities. More detail here: gov.uk/government/new…

I want every family to have fun this summer. That's why I’m cutting VAT on children’s activities and meals with Great British Summer Savings. Our economic plan is the right one, to support families and businesses, and build a stronger and more secure Britain.

NEW: We’ve just extended the fuel duty freeze for the rest of the year. This will support millions of drivers and families across the country.

Good news: inflation has fallen today. Our action to reduce energy bills - with the price cap dropping by £117 - means inflation is now lower. There’s more to do - this government is delivering for Britain.

This is a reminder of what politics is really about. A Labour government delivering for working people and making sure all of our children get the best start in life.

🚨NEW: A number of Green party representatives on Camden, Haringey, Lambeth and Hackney councils have stood down, costing Londoners more than £80,000 [@standardnews]

We will continue to choose hope over fear, unity over division.

In a country as rich as ours, no child should be going hungry at school. You've made a huge difference, London.