What has Liz Twist been up to today?
Liz Twist is MP for Blaydon and a member of the Labour party.
Liz Twist has 4735 followers on Twitter.
.@AngelaRayner wiped the floor with Dominic Raab at #PMQs. Tax rises, struggling families and broken promises - how much more will Tory MPs tolerate before they tell Boris Johnson enough is enough.
We have a responsibility to take care so that others do not suffer avoidable injury. I support Injury Prevention Week and the work of @APIL in their commitment to support those injured on the road or at work. #IPWeek2022
Over the next few months @FSCS is running TV and radio adverts highlighting the importance of checking that your #pension is protected. Look out for the adverts and check if your money is protected at http://fscs.org.uk/check/pension-protection-checker/
It's good to have you here @simonlightwood.
Good morning...Time to get to work!
It was inspiring to meet with @sendmyfriend Campaigners last week in Parliament. They are campaigning to support the worlds teachers and ensure everyone around the world has access to education.
It's official! 'Being in green environments boosts various aspects of thinking, including attention, memory and creativity’ Apparently activities carried out in nature are called 'ecotherapy'. Here we call it gardening, others sitting quietly. Free therapy in Whickham. Enjoy!🌻
This is a very powerful and moving interview from @sajidjavid.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Let’s do what it takes to reduce the prevalence of mental ill-health and speed up access to treatment for those who need it.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/52669d88-f484-11ec-a31c-df89d02344da?shareToken=c22ff5a44cbf993ef4753e6364e585dd
Nobody should have to face bullying, but sadly thousands of young people experience it every day. We can make sure they don't face it alone. Find out about what you can do to help: http://DontFaceItAlone.com #SpeakOutAboutBullying
Meet my hero of the day https://twitter.com/GMB_union/status/1538896020570091521
FAO: @DailyMailUK
This is what our construction workers at Hinkley Point think about your "woke" builders story 🙄
Construction workers had the highest male occupation morality rate from suicide between 2011 and 2015, so if discussing feelings is 'woke' then this seems like a very good and important thing
Headlines like this are unhelpful 🙅♂️
Ridiculing construction workers for talking about their feelings only serves to further stigmatise mental health and self-care in an industry where people are three times more likely to take their own lives. (1/4)
A very warm welcome to UNISON #undc22 delegates in sunny ☀️ Brighton. An important week for the democracy of our union and our chance to set UNISON’s agenda on taking on the government and employers over the cost of living crisis and workers’ rights.
#wedemandbetter
So honoured to be asked to unveil this memorial plaque to Dave and Sharon Peacock - truly two forces of nature. @WhickhamGarden
Dave's family has arranged for the unveiling of a memorial plaque to honour these two forces of nature who worked so hard to establish & maintain this beautiful community garden. Sadly we lost Dave suddenly in 2021 & his daughter, Sharon, in 2020.
“…The Prime Minister seems to be embarking on yet another attempt to reset his premiership… [but] there are only so many times you can turn something on and then off again only to find it’s still broken and you need to get rid…”
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Have you experienced flight delays or cancellations? The BEIS Select Committee would like to hear your experiences.
Thousands of people have had their flights delayed or cancelled. On Tuesday @CommonsBEIS will be asking airline bosses why and making sure compensation is being fairly and quickly paid. If you’ve been affected, let us know before Tuesday via our survey 👇 https://twitter.com/CommonsBEIS/status/1534821342289313792
It’s completely to fine to just muddle through and do your best today 💚
There have been clear regulatory failings in the collapse of the Football Index and @fi_action customers lost thousands and have had lives torn apart as a result. We need to do so much more to look at this, work with those affected and push for their justice.
211 Tory MPs think a liar who broke the law is their best option for leader. I think this says a lot about where the Tories are and their contempt for the country.
Labour will tomorrow force a vote in Parliament to clean up politics.
Boris Johnson has demeaned his office and downgraded standards.
We are urging MPs of all parties to back a package of reforms to strengthen standards in public life.
It’s time to stop the rot.
Unfortunately I am in Parliament and won't be able to get down to check this out but I would like to make sure all of my constituents get the opportunity to head down to Morrisons car park in Blaydon today!
To mark the start of #CarersWeek2022 we are with @gateshead at Morrisons Blaydon to chat about what support we offer careers and their loved ones across #gateshead and #Newcastle! Why not pop down to say hello 👋🏻 ❤️ #CarersWeek #StrongerTogether @LizTwistMP
It is absolutely transparent that the Tories are stuck on this issue.
Today they have a clear choice to put the needs of the country first, vote for no confidence and finally let the country moved passed this.
It is not yet known who would step up to challenge Mr Johnson if there is a leadership contest #NoConfidence
https://twitter.com/i/events/1533724913370120192
It’s right that families get the support they need.
But it’s also right that the country knows how the Chancellor is paying for it.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/30/labour-urges-spending-watchdog-assess-impact-chancellors-21bn-package?CMP=share_btn_tw
Charges down, response times up & victims left despairing; BBC investigation shows action on crime getting worse.
With 7000 fewer neighbourhood police, crime rising, more criminals let off & more victims let down, this Govt is badly failing on law & order https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61592910
❗ Our emergency department is very busy ❗
Please don't turn up to A&E unless it is serious - #DoYourBit and think GP, pharmacy or 111.
Thank you for your support.
This is appalling. From Owen Paterson through to this, how much more damage can the Prime Minister do in debasing the standards of public office?
Boris Johnson waters down ethics code and blocks new powers for watchdog
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/boris-johnson-waters-down-ethics-27083430
The door of 10 Downing Street is one of the great symbols of British democracy.
A democracy which relies on the principles of honesty and integrity.
Its current inhabitant has failed to uphold these principles.
Boris Johnson must go.
"The senior leadership at the centre, both political and official, must bear responsibility for this culture."
This report lays bare the rot that has infected 10 Downing Street under this Prime Minister. The buck stops with him.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1078404/2022-05-25_FINAL_FINDINGS_OF_SECOND_PERMANENT_SECRETARY_INTO_ALLEGED_GATHERINGS.pdf
With everyday there is another news story that portrays this as an attempted cover up!
Members of the public simply deserve the truth, and that is why the full report should be published as soon as possible.
Sky News was also told Sue Gray came under pressure to drop her report at her meeting with Boris Johnson
Details on our Sky politics hub 👇 https://twitter.com/SamCoatesSky/status/1528985214961213440
It was great to visit and talk about the ABI strategy, thank you very much for having me!
Lovely to spend time with @LizTwistMP discussing the ABI strategy, the services we provide and hopes for the future in the North East. Thank you for visiting #TeamPurple #ABIstrategy #braininjury #braininjuryawareness #ABIWeek2022
"The next few months will be tough." - Rishi Sunak two days ago...
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rishi-sunak-wealth-akshata-murty-rich-list-b2083406.html#Echobox=1653028180
It's clear from todays exchange, the PM is on the side of those making excess profits and Labour is on the side of working people feeling the affects of the cost of living crisis.
When with they simply get a grip and call for a windfall tax on oil and gas companies! #PMQs
Great article by fantastic campaigner @SamanthaRenke - who's also a @Habinteg tenant - on the cost of living faced by disabled people & the urgent need for government to take action @MetroOpinion https://metro.co.uk/2020/10/20/cost-being-disabled-worry-13449728/
They are so out of touch and out of ideas.
People are working flat out just to get by, the Government need to support the people of this country through real policy announcements, not hand out cheap and insulting life lessons.
A government minister has suggested that people struggling with the cost of living should take on more hours or move to a better-paid job https://trib.al/QAQS8qw
Research has shown that dementia has been the leading cause of death for women since 2011. We cannot ignore this.
That's why I’m supporting @AlzResearchUK 's call for government & policymakers to recognise & address dementia as a key issue for women’s health. #WomenandDementia
It seems only fair that people should be allowed a voice in Parliament.
The @Conservatives turned a blind eye to abuse.
And left Wakefield with a child sexual offender as their MP.
They should do the decent thing and call this by-election, so the people of Wakefield can get their voice in parliament back.
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/politics/government-urged-to-call-wakefield-by-election-so-locals-can-get-back-their-voice-3691571
Today is #NursesDay and I am proud to support @theRCN in showcasing the #BestofNursing.
Nurses across the country have played an incredible part in looking after us all when we've needed it most - especially over the last two years.
Thank you for everything you do.
It would have been good to see support coming from the Government to support people through this cost of living crisis.
Instead all we got was a Government turning its back on workers who have given them everything over the last few years.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61392768?at_custom4=twitter&at_campaign=64&at_custom2=twitter&at_custom3=%40BBCPolitics&at_medium=custom7&at_custom1=%5Bpost+type%5D
The Derwent Walk is an integral part of my constituency and is under threat of destruction or irrevocable change.
Read my thoughts on this in my recent article in the journal.
https://liztwist.co.uk/the-derwent-walk/
It is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. This year the theme is #loneliness.
People who are lonely are more likely to experience mental ill health.
Let's tackle loneliness and mental health together!
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week
Today it’s clear people trust @UKLabour more and the Tories far less. I’m awestruck by the hard work and dedication of local members and cllrs. Congrats to those that won elections. To those that didn’t, you did the hard yards and put yourself out there- that deserves recognition
#LocalElections2022 #VoteLabour that’s the campaigning over and it’s over to the fabulous people of Dunston Hill & Whickham East. I hope I am given the opportunity to represent you all unlike invisible current LD councillors.
Huge thank you to @Mrs_Moir @cllrchrisb & @LizTwistMP
Today is a chance to send a clear message to this Tory Govt that we've had enough of their incompetence and inaction, enough of their parties, and enough of their refusal to act on the #CostOfLiving crisis.
Make your voice heard, #VoteLabour🌹at the polls today #Election2022
Care about the North East? He doesn't even know where he is.
Bring a map to your next photo op @BorisJohnson.
It was great to see such a strong turnout out this morning in High Spen for Pamela Burns.
Voting for Pamela will ensure people have a strong candidate that will work with the other councillors to deliver for the people of Winlaton & High Spen!
The Conservatives have raised taxes 15 times in two years despite a cost of living crisis.
Labour plan would cut VAT on energy bills and our plan would save families up to £600, paid for by a one-off windfall tax on oil and gas producer profits.
#VoteLabour on Thursday 5 May.
Philip was able to join our APPG yesterday on Suicide Prevention and self harm. My thanks to him for some strong insights and for talking about this difficult subject.
Happy to have talked about #SuicideRiskAssessment and #SuicidePrevention on @BBCBreakfast on Weds. Great to meet @LisaRoxby_x of @Papyrus_tweets and presenters @NinaWarhurst and @mrdanwalker. I hope @sajidjavid will meet @sarahjolney1 and me to discuss our campaign. @philippirie https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1516677259352064004
Outrageous and Out of Touch.
It is not silly, it is serious! Clearly the chancellor is not on the side of everyday working people struggling with living costs.
This isn't silly, it is serious.
Many people are worried sick and really struggling.
Even now Rishi Sunak still does not get it.
Totally out of touch.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61244541
Excited to be doing this, make sure to follow along at 1pm!
Join us from 13:00 for a takeover with @LizTwistMP before the All Party Parliamentary Group meeting on #rare, #genetic and #undiagnosed conditions where Parliamentarians will be acknowledging #UndiagnosedChildrensDay2022.
We will then be Live tweeting from that event from 14:00.
🌹A reminder to send your postal vote back for Labour today🌹
We have a brilliant set of Labour candidates in the Blaydon constituency and in the North East. Make sure to support them and send a message to this Conservative Government by sending back your vote for Labour today!
I had a meeting with @GatesheadYouth on Friday and they told me about all the great work they’ve been doing.
I wanted to particularly congratulate Jack from Portobello and Leyla from Front Street Primary schools for winning entries in their recent poster competition!