April Newsletter
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Meeting with Refugee Action
Manchester Gorton MP calls for people seeking asylum to be allowed to work Afzal Khan, Labour MP for Manchester Gorton, has declared his support for the Lift the Ban coalition which is calling on the Government to let people seeking asylum in the UK work while their claim is processed.…
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March Newsletter
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Reflecting on Emmeline Pankhurst Statue One Month On
Nearly one month on from the unveiling of the Emmeline Pankhurst statue in Manchester city centre, I have been reflecting on the significance of the statue and the value it will hold for future generations. On the day of the unveiling, it was great to see so many people of…
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Christmas Card Competition 2018
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Website Guest Post: St Peter’s RC High School
October in Westminster by Marinda Yuhanna: Year 11 pupil at St Peter’s RC High School As a teenage student walking to and from school every morning and afternoon, my levels of awareness rise significantly. Behind this sentiment, is the reality of what the world outside of school has come to.…
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Guest Post: Labour Party Women’s Conference Report
by Emily Jones, women’s delegate and women’s officer for Manchester Gorton CLP Entering a packed Hall at Labour Women’s Conference 2018 I wasn’t sure what to expect from the day’s events. The focus was on debating motions that had been prioritised by CLPS and Unions. What was striking was hearing…
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Labour Party Conference 2018
Yesterday I arrived back in Manchester following the Labour Party’s annual conference, where Labour set out our vision for rebuilding Britain for the many, not the few. Over the last few days, radical new policies have been announced that will put investment back into towns and communities to make them thrive…
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Give a Day to Policing
I proposed the ‘Give a Day to Policing’ scheme to the National Police Chiefs’ Council last year as a way for Parliamentarians to better understand the challenges currently facing our police forces across the UK. As a former police officer myself, I know how difficult working on the frontline to protect…
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Pakistan’s 71st Independence Day
I was proud to spend the day in the constituency celebrating Pakistan’s 71st Independence Day. It was wonderful to see so many people celebrating at the local Consulate General of Pakistan, including the Lord Mayor of Manchester and local members of the community. Great food, a flag raising ceremony and…
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