I had the privilege of serving as John Healey’s PPS in opposition back in 2015/16.
He is a man of deep principle and has been an outstanding Defence Secretary.
I’m saddened that he felt he had no choice but to leave government.
Matthew Pennycook MP
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Matthew Pennycook MP
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Labour MP for Greenwich and Woolwich | Minister of State for Housing and Planning | Email: [email protected]
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Happy International Day of Play! 🛝 The government has: 🚬 legislated for smokefree playgrounds 💷 provided £18m to fix up to 200, and 🏗️ it’s protecting them in developments. Play is central to childhood. Not a luxury. Not an afterthought. We need to support more play!
- Housing-led regeneration has a vital role to play in boosting housing supply, driving economic growth and creating thriving communities across the North. A real pleasure to speak at the launch of the Northern Housing Consortium's Renew inquiry interim report.
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There is no justification for the acts of violence and arson that we saw in Belfast last night. It is completely unacceptable. I urge for calm. We must let the police get on with their work.
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We’re planning a major DLR extension to Thamesmead, and we need your input. With new government backing, this proposed route could transform travel in an underserved area, unlocking thousands of new jobs and homes. Londoners: shape the final plans now. ⬇️ - Matthew Pennycook MP repostedOur support for Ukraine is ironclad. We will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes. Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security. Slava Ukraini.
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Today, we commemorate 82 years since the Normandy landings, beginning the liberation of Western Europe. We honour the bravery and sacrifice of all those who fought and defeated fascism. We will remember them.
- It has been a big week for the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor. With the establishment of a centrally-led Development Corporation and the acquisition of the strategic Cambridge East brownfield site we can finally begin to realise the full potential of Greater Cambridge.
- I have written to the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy, regarding the planned changes to Thameslink summer services through Greenwich and Woolwich 👇🏻
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Fly‑Tipping Cleared at Elliston House Spotted this during my walkabout in Woolwich Dockyard and reported it straight away — and thanks to our brilliant Council Officers, it was cleared within 24 hours. Keeping our estates clean, safe and cared for is a shared effort, and quick
- The Care Quality Commission this week upgraded the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich to ‘Good’. Always more to do but this is great news and reflects the leadership, energy and focus that have been applied to improving services and facilities at QEH. cqc.org.uk/location/RJ231
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Millions of Palestinians remain displaced and at risk of being confined to just 30% of Gaza, with little shelter or basic necessities. Full respect for IHL is paramount, including the prohibition on forcible transfer and the obligation to ensure essential supplies. - Matthew Pennycook MP reposted
The announcement yesterday that the Government is going ahead with setting up a development corporation for Greater Cambridge has not yet received enough attention. Winning cross-party support, it is a significant step to deliver for ordinary working people and to enable growthWe are announcing today the establishment of a Greater Cambridge Development Corporation. Working closely with local partners and communities, this Labour government will deliver high-quality, sustainable and nationally significant growth in Cambridge and its surrounding areas.
