Brian Parsons

Leaving this here for anyone who might benefit from reading - and understanding - this:

Yesterday in our latest Community Assembly, this time in #Aberdare, all present agreed that #HungerIsAPoliticalChoice 👇 And it will take political will to end it. That’s why we’re taking evidence and gathering #livedexperience from people around the UK right now to inform the roadmap to #RightToFood legislation that we’ll publish later this year. In the meantime, Cardiff here we come! Find out more: bit.ly/4cJR91u Get involved: bit.ly/4sR7iqN

Yesterday, I paid tribute to our nuclear test veterans at @RLong_Bailey Adjournment Debate on their fight for the truth and justice. I thank them for their incredible solidarity with Hillsborough families & survivors, and call on the Government to implement the Hillsborough Law in full, to bring justice for all those wronged by state cover-ups. #NuclearTestVeterans #LABRATS #HillsboroughLawNow

Exclusive: Lord Mandelson has not been asked to hand over WhatsApp messages or texts from his personal phone amid mounting concern about the limited nature of the government’s disclosures The peer handed over his work mobile when he was sacked as ambassador to the US because of his friendship with the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein But he has not been asked by the Cabinet Office for any of the messages on his personal device It has been left to a group of a dozen officials to attempt to “reconstruct” the contents of Mandelson’s phone by asking ministers and officials for their correspondence with the peer The Times has been told that the Cabinet Office was so concerned about the limited nature of the disclosures that it has asked people for messages from their personal devices It is also now asking people for group WhatsApp messages that involved Mandelson, having initially refrained from doing so Mandelson used his personal mobile in the run-up to his appointment as ambassador before switching over to a work mobile just under a month into the role. He resumed using his personal mobile on his return to the UK after he was sacked in September The Tories said that under the terms of the “humble address”, a parliamentary mechanism that forces the government to disclose information, the Cabinet Office should have requested the messages from Mandelson. They said that the failure to do so “risks putting the government in contempt of parliament” Mandelson could not be compelled to hand it over, but others who used to work for government have been asked for messages from their personal devices thetimes.com/uk/politics/ar…

I don’t believe McSwindle had his iPhone stolen. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Isn't this strange... Labour Together deleted this post from X showing an LT event at 2023 Labour conference, addressed by Peter Mandelson, @jreynoldsMP and hosted by Josh Simons. This screengrab was taken two weeks ago, so only deleted since then. Would be a shame if it was shared, widely, so it never disappears.

This is why Universal Free School Meals are one of the 5 key demands of the #RightToFood campaign. These demands are framing the current work of the national Right To Food UK Commission as it takes evidence and gathers #livedexperience of food poverty around the UK. Find out more at: ianbyrne.org/rtfcommission

Join us in Aberdare this Thursday, March 26, 4-6pm at St Elvan’s for our next Right To Food Commission #CommunityAssembly. Share your experiences of food insecurity and your insights to shape our roadmap to #RightToFood legislation by 2035. #UKCommission #Aberdare #CynonValley #EndHunger #LivedExperience #HungerIsAPoliticalChoice Register: bit.ly/4bJoVSu Learn more: bit.ly/4cJR91u Get involved: bit.ly/4sR7iqN

A big thank you to everyone who joined tonight’s online event for London-based organisations and community groups.👏 It was great to connect, share insights and discuss the important work ahead. We hope you found the session informative and valuable. If you’d like to be part of the Right to Food UK Commission, there are many ways to get involved: bit.ly/4sR7iqN #RightToFood #CommunityAction #FoodJustice #London #UKCommission

Far right try to move off. Heavily outnumbered by anti racists.

Total humiliation for UKIP in Liverpool when they actually tried to ‘Walk for Jesus'. Police let them out of their holding pen, they got about about ten yards, and were forced back by anti-fascists on three sides. Now hugely outnumbered and penned in behind barriers, relying completely on police protection. It’s going to be a bleak afternoon. And still no sign of Tenconi. This is why they call him TACO…

Well done Ian. Absolute state of the Tory MP having a go at @IanByrneMP at the end of this clip for wanting to introduce a law that stops millions of people from going hungry in the UK in 2026! #RightToFood #HungerIsAPoliticalChoice

At our recent #CommunityVoices session in Liverpool, people shared powerful, personal experiences of food poverty. These voices are shaping our roadmap to #RightToFood legislation. In 2026, no one should face food insecurity -yet 14.1 million people do. 🔗 Get involved: bit.ly/4sR7iqN #FoodJustice #PublicPolicy

Earlier today I waited to ask this Question in the House of Commons but was not granted the opportunity. So with the 37th anniversary of #Hillsborough less than four weeks away, I’ll ask it here instead: What precisely is the Government’s objection to my amendment to the #HillsboroughLaw? The very least bereaved families, survivors and campaigners deserve is an answer. #JFT97 #HillsboroughLawNow

@IanByrneMP The idea that everyone being able to eat is a “socialist paradise” is very telling

This morning, I was pleased to receive assurances from DEFRA Ministers that they will work with the Right To Food UK Commission to help change the disgraceful fact that 14 million people in the UK currently face food insecurity. The genuinely shocking outburst from the benches opposite reveal precisely why we are in this situation in the first place. #HungerIsAPoliticalChoice

Today’s vote on student loans would push tuition fees up again. At a time when students are struggling more than ever, and working-class kids are being priced out of higher education, this isn’t fair and it isn’t the answer. I voted against the increase.

In today’s Westminster Hall debate on Royal Mail, I reminded Parliament that it was the coalition government that in 2013 took the disastrous decision to privatise Royal Mail. It’s time to bring it back into public ownership, where it belongs.

After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today. I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby. It has been an honor serving under @POTUS and @DNIGabbard and leading the professionals at NCTC. May God bless America.

Given the scandals surrounding Peter Mandelson and Labour Together, today I’ve asked the Govt for clarity on what safeguards are being put in place to ensure that factional cronyism never again overrides the national interest in high-level appointments. #accountability

Customers should not be paying more for a worse service. @IanByrneMP is standing up for our members and asking important questions in Parliament today. #StandByYourPostie