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Gill Furniss MP
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Gill Furniss MP
@GillFurnissMP
@UKLabour MP for Sheffield Brightside & Hillsborough. Sheffield born & raised. Proud trade unionist.
Joined February 2016
- Road Safety Strategy. Cross-Border Taxi Consultation. Tackling Pavement Parking. Lots of much needed change coming out of DfT this week.Blocked pavements can make it harder for parents with pushchairs, wheelchair users and blind or partially sighted people to get around. That’s why we’re giving local authorities stronger powers to tackle pavement parking and keep pavements accessible. gov.uk/government/new…
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🚨 BREAKING | New government impact assessment confirms upgrading workers’ rights will be a major win for society and the economy: ✅ Better sick pay, job security, parental & bereavement leave ✅ Unfair dismissal protection extended to over 6 million workers ✅ 18 million - Gill Furniss MP reposted
I won’t apologise for lifting almost half a million children out of poverty. I won’t apologise for putting money back in people’s pockets. That's why we are scrapping the two-child limit.Readers added context they thought people might want to knowReaders added contextThe PM misleads by ignoring that the claim is not fact, but merely a forecast. The IFS assesses that the forecast is optimistic and 'no silver bullet'. The actual impact of removing the limit will depend on the economy and parental behaviour. ifs.org.uk/news/abolishin…" - Gill Furniss MP reposted
Here’s how we are helping you with the cost of living in 2026: ➡️ Freezing rail fares ➡️ Expanding free school meals ➡️ Providing 30 of hours free childcare ➡️ Increasing the National Living Wage ➡️ Introducing a £3 bus fare cap - Gill Furniss MP reposted
The Great British Rail Sale is now on until 12 January, with huge discounts on over 3 million tickets available. Whether it’s a city break or beach escape, you could save well over 50% on travel between 13 January and 25 March. Rail Sale tickets can be bought online from ticket
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1/5 Here are the 5 consultation documents seeking public views on our proposed measures to cut road deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035 and 70% for children 0-16. - Gill Furniss MP reposted
The affordability crisis is the number one issue facing families. That's why at the Budget we raised taxes on the wealthiest so we could take £150 of costs off energy bills. This Labour government will always stand up for working people.
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There is a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Hundreds of thousands lack food, shelter and sanitation while aid is held at the border. This is unforgivable. Restrictions must be lifted, crossings opened and NGOs allowed to work. The UK will do all it can to end this suffering.
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This is the year Britain turns the corner. - Gill Furniss MP repostedCongratulations to @Palestine_in_UK and @hzomlot on the official opening of the Embassy of Palestine to the UK. This important moment in UK-Palestinian relations advances our commitment to a two-state solution with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security
- Gill Furniss MP repostedThis week we will announce our new Road Safety Strategy - a plan focused on saving lives, protecting communities and making every journey safer. Improving safety on our roads is essential, and I’m determined we get this right.
