Welsh Labour MP for Torfaen. Former Paymaster-General and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Minister for the Constitution and European Union Relations).

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#OTD 1963. In Scarborough, Harold Wilson delivers first leaders speech to party conference. "The Britain that is going to be forged in the white heat of this revolution will be no place for restrictive practices or out of date methods, on either side of industry"
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Here's a sneak peak of our latest Party political broadcast. Tune in tonight to watch it in full: S4C - 6:25pm ITV - 6:25pm BBC: 6:55pm
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‘A country of solidarity, not separation… that’s the Britain that my dad represented.’ Andy Burnham fought back tears at the Labour Party Conference while speaking about his father who died two weeks ago.
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I will build the Britain my dad wanted to see.
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WATCH LIVE: Prime Minister Andy Burnham addresses Labour Party Conference at 2pm x.lingyaoai.com/i/broadcasts/1OxwbnZEW…
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It's time for less drift and more direction. Watch my speech live at 2pm. x.lingyaoai.com/i/broadcasts/1OxwbnZEW…
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A solemn privilege to attend the unveiling of the memorial to 122 victims of the Infected Blood Scandal who attended Treloar’s School. They were infected as children & subjected to awful unethical research. We remember those who died & honour those who campaigned for justice.
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I know today's incident near RAF Fairford will be deeply concerning for local residents and for many people following developments across the country. My thanks go to Gloucestershire Police, Counter Terrorism Policing, our Armed Forces and all those working to keep the public safe. I am especially grateful to those residents who have been asked to leave their homes while precautionary checks are carried out. The safety and security of the public is our first priority, and I want people to know that we will always take every step necessary to protect our communities and keep our country safe. The investigation remains ongoing, and I would urge people not to speculate while the authorities establish the full facts.
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Great to see this @davidtorrance! As a Minister, I was so pleased to ensure that the tradition of donations to the Prime Minister’s Library - introduced by Ramsay MacDonald - continues.
A recent acquisition, a print (from the original copper plate) of the bookplate for the recently revived Prime Minister’s Library - designed by Robert Austin @NickTorfaen
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This is why I'm in New York.
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Congratulations, @michaeljmarra! 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
We’re for a country where we look out for one another. If you are too, join us. scottishlabour.org.uk/join
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It’s the honour of my life to be elected @ScottishLabour leader. Together we will rebuild our party by reconnecting with the country and rediscovering our moral purpose. Join us scottishlabour.org.uk/join
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Congratulations to @FortuneJF on his selection as General Secretary of the Labour Party. He is a champion for the breadth of our movement and I look forward to working with him to secure a second Labour term. Welcome, Joe! 🌹
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I want to pay tribute to our departing General Secretary, Hollie Ridley, who worked her way up from Trainee Organiser to the very top of the Party. Each step of the way she has demonstrated the kindness, talent and dedication that make our movement so special. Thank you, Hollie.
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Good to welcome @WalesOffice Minister @AnnaMcMorrin to Torfaen to listen to firefighters and local people about the devastating impact of the wildfires & the support that is needed for restoration and resilience going forward.
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Incredibly moving to be at the World Trade Center today. Our thoughts are with all those who lost friends and family 25 years ago. The UK stands side-by-side with the United States in memory of those we lost and in defence of our shared values.
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On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we remember the nearly 3,000 people who were killed, including 67 Britons. My thoughts are with all those who lost friends and family members that terrible day. Time may pass, but I know the grief is still felt just as deeply today. On this anniversary, we must remember that hatred and fear did not have the last word on 9/11. The terrorists sought to weaken and divide America, and everyone who believes in the values our countries share. But our response was clear: those who seek to destroy our way of life will never win. I saw that same defiance in Greater Manchester. When I was Mayor, Manchester was the victim of two horrific terrorist attacks. I will never forget the messages of support and friendship from people across America who knew better than anyone the suffering of our city. Some of the children of those killed in the 9/11 attacks wrote to the families of the people killed in Manchester, and they said this: We are you and you are us. We are one. We will never forget these terrible events, but we refuse to be defined by them. Terror still knocks on the door of democracy, but the United Kingdom and the United States stand together in memory of those we lost, and in defence of the values we cherish. We are you and you are us. And we will prevail.
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The @OpenUniversity is one of the great, progressive achievements of the post-1945 period. Despite financial pressures in the late 1960s, Harold ensured that it was allocated the funding it needed. The @OpenUniversity has provided new opportunities for generations of people.
#OTD 1963. In Glasgow, Harold Wilson makes his first speech on the Open University "Investment in the nations education, whether vocational, technical or scientific or in the humanities is an investment in Britain's future which cannot be measured in terms of money or of price"
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The UK's position on the Falkland Islands is unwavering. The Islands are British and will remain so because that is the overwhelming position of the Islanders. Their right of self-determination is paramount, grounded in international law and we will resolutely uphold it.
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It was privilege to work with @LindsayCAppleby as EU Minister. Dedicated, with deep knowledge & great expertise, and always highly professional, Lindsay is an outstanding public servant. All best wishes for the next chapter, Lindsay.
🇬🇧🇪🇺 After six years in Brussels, it is time for me to say goodbye. It has been an immense privilege to serve as the UK's Ambassador to the EU and to help strengthen the UK-EU relationship during a period of renewed cooperation.
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