Sir Stephen Timms

Too many of Britain’s young are not working. Labour has a plan to fix that. Long term problem deserving a serious answer. Hiring bonuses for employers. Boosting youth apprenticeships for small businesses. Help for the long term youth unemployed. telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/03/2…

Yesterday, a new law to remove the two-child limit on Universal Credit received Royal Assent Together with other support, this means we will lift 550,000 children out of poverty

Eloise, Bilal, Amy and Athena all got work through Down's Syndrome Association's WorkFit programme They celebrated #WorldDownSyndromeDay with Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms Thanks CIS Security, @PrincipleClean, @NandosUK, @Hilton, @skygarden

As the #MilanoCortina2026 Paralympics come to a close, we spoke with UK Disability Minister @stephenctimms. He reflected on the UK-Italy Paralympic bond, from Stoke Mandeville to Rome 1960, and how assistive tech drives inclusion beyond sport🏅 @DWPgovuk @oeogovuk @GDIHub

📣 Exciting News! We’ve secured £20M over 10 years for Little Ilford ward in @NewhamLondon through the @mhclg Pride in Place programme! This long-term investment supports our #NewhamGrowthPlan and our agenda in involving residents and communities in shaping their neighbourhood 🙌🏽 ✅ This is about placing residents at the heart of decision-making to strengthen community pride.👌🏽✨ Read more here👇🏽 🔗 newham.gov.uk/news/article/1… As our East Ham MP @stephenctimms says: ‘This is great news for Little Ilford, and it's not just a flash in the pan. Over the next ten years, we can look forward to real, lasting improvements in the area.’ 💯 #LittleIlford #PeoplePoweredPlaces #InclusiveGrowth

Spending time canvassing in Plaistow today with such a wonderful group of Labour Party members 🌹 Feeling truly grateful to be part of a team that is so diverse, kind, and dedicated❤️ Stronger together 👍 #newhamlabour 🌹🌹🌹

The Timms Review steering group wants to hear your views on the future of PIP The first step in the group’s engagement – a Call for Evidence – is now open. They will share more ways to get involved soon Share your views by 28 May 2026 at ow.ly/cwSE50YvB9o

Labour is calling on Kemi Badenoch to sack her Shadow Justice Secretary over his appalling online remarks about Muslims. @annaturley has written to the Tory leader👇

British Chargé d’Affaires ad interim David Burton welcomed UK Disability Minister @stephenctimms and Italy’s Minister for Disabilities @Ale_Locatelli_, highlighting the Paralympic legacy and the power of inclusion 🇬🇧🇮🇹 #MilanoCortina2026 @DWPgovuk @oeogovuk @Palazzo_Chigi

Lent and Ramadan coinciding this year feels truly special 🤍 Grateful to share moments like our Trafalgar Square @OpenIftar with Londoners from different faiths and backgrounds - not just tolerating, but respecting and celebrating each other.

On a visit to the Royal British Veterans Enterprise, Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms met veterans on a programme which helps them return to work We are determined to give everyone the opportunity to build a better life as part of our Plan for Change

"It’s an amazing scheme and I’m fully behind it" Tom Kerridge spoke to Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden to discuss changes to the Youth Guarantee - including a foundation apprenticeship for the hospitality industry ow.ly/sT5050YuEnA

Tremendous Stratford institution.

John's Labour blog: Interfaith Iftar at Minhaj Ul Quran Mosque: A Special evening in Forest Gate... johnslabourblog.org/2026/03/interf… 🌙 Grateful to join an Interfaith #Iftar at Minhaj Ul Quran Mosque in Forest Gate, invited by Cllr Alam @4Hussain @stephenctimms @newhamlabour

Yesterday I visited @thebcc_london at Stratford. I helped lay the foundation stone 25 years ago. It's very impressive. Principal Selena Bolingbroke showed me round and told me about it's growth, and the great job opportunities it opens up for students

📉 Wait lists have fallen again by 43k in January - 374k in 18 months. 🚑 Fastest ambulance response in 5 years, down to less than 29 mins for heart attacks and stroke 🏥 A&E waits the shortest for four years despite a hugely demanding winter Lots done, lots more to do.

This Sunday, marks 50 years since the West Ham station attack. Julius Stephen acted with incredible bravery, he acted beyond his duties as a public servant to protect those around him. I send my best to Julius’ widow Janet, his family and everyone who knew and loved him.

Proud to see local talent shining! 🌟💥 A 19 year old Lithuanian author Adrijus Kveda, who grew up in Newham, launched his debut novel STATERA — a Baltic-inspired dystopian story exploring the future of totalitarianism. Wishing Adrijus every success with this exciting debut! 📚

It is Covid-19 Day of Reflection💛 Newham was one of the worst affected places. Behind the stats are real people. We all felt the effects In Plaistow Park we’ve a memorial space to allow those who experienced loss & still carry the effects of the pandemic to reflect & remember

To mark International Women’s Day, Minister for Employment Dame Diana Johnson visited Grow Cymru, who give women the support they deserve to build brighter futures Together, we can work towards a fairer, more inclusive future for all #GiveToGain #IWD2026