Ian Lavery is Member of Parliament for the Blyth and Ashington Constituency, covering much South East Northumberland

South East Northumberland
Joined May 2011
Ian Lavery retweeted
A fantastic launch of the #RightToFoodCommission in Parliament, bringing together commissioners, parliamentarians, trade unions, campaigners and the communities at the heart of this fight. It has been one of the honours of my life to listen to communities across the country and work alongside people determined to end the scourge of hunger. In one of the richest countries in the world, nobody should be worried about where their next meal is coming from. Now we need Government action. A Right to Food enshrined in law, ensuring everyone can access affordable, nutritious food with dignity. Our communities cannot carry on paying the price for political decisions that drive poverty and food insecurity. Hunger is a political choice. Together, we must demand a different future. #RightToFood #HungerIsAPoliticalChoice
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Ian Lavery urges ministerial action over failures at local Royal Mail offices. @IanLaveryMP (@UKLabour) House of Commons, 15 October 2026 #BlythAshington #UK #ParliamentConnect #RoyalMail #SortingOffices #PostalService
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Ian Lavery retweeted
There's been a boom in deaths linked to dust from cutting kitchen counters, known as Quartz. Labour MP @IanLaveryMP tells @skysarahjane "we've got to approach it without any further delay, if we don't it's the next national asbestos scandal." 🇬🇧 youtube.com/watch?v=3gysKjzS…
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NEW: Socialist Campaign Group policy pamphlet launched 🌹 Andy Burnham has pledged to end 40 years of neoliberalism. Here, members of the Socialist Campaign Group look at some key policies needed to achieve that and rebuild Labour's support. Download 👇 tinyurl.com/SCGpamphlet2026
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This is a wonderful gesture from the club.
We’re pleased to announce that proceeds from the live stream of Sunday’s Legacy Game will be donated to the families of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough. There has been an outpouring of community support for the families of the two police officers, whose lives were tragically lost in the line of duty in August. MFC hope this contribution can offer some support to the two families in the wake of Sunday’s Legacy Game, which was staged as part of our 150th anniversary celebrations. A full house were at the Riverside for the event, and several thousand more from around the world tuned in via our live streaming service, Boro LIVE.
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Ian Lavery retweeted
8 days to go to wear red day. Support #ShowRacismtheRedCard by wearing red on Friday 16th Oct. #WRD26
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Ian Lavery retweeted
Love this banner: #ShowRacismtheRedCard stands in #Solidarity with @RNLI
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Britain doesn’t have to choose between a decent pension and decent care. We can — and should — provide both. My article for @tribunemagazine tribunemag.co.uk/2026/09/pro…
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LAUNCHED TODAY We demand a #RightToFood 🍽️ Support the launch of our report and take action. Write to the PM here: bit.ly/RightToFoodPetition
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Ian Lavery retweeted
What a moment yesterday, launching the Right to Food Commission’s report and roadmap. The report sets out clearly why 14 million people across the UK are food insecure and the political decisions needed to reverse this national scandal. It has been one of the greatest honours of my life to listen to communities across the country and work alongside our brilliant commissioners and team to make this report a reality. Our communities cannot continue living under the scourge of hunger. It is utter madness to damage the future of our country by refusing to confront poverty and the social devastation that it causes right across the UK. Not to mention the monumental economic costs as a result of food insecurity and people not eating well. The Prime Minister has rightly called for a change of path after 40 years of failed neoliberalism. There is no greater example of that failure than the fact over 14 million of our people are insecure about food. Our report captures exactly why that change is so urgently needed. We now look forward to working with the Prime Minister and the Government to deliver a Right to Food for all. #RightToFood #HungerIsAPoliticalChoice
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Ian Lavery retweeted
‘Andy Burnham urged to introduce universal free school meals and end scourge of hunger.’ A year-long Right to Food Commission warns food insecurity 'is a national crisis that needs an immediate emergency response' #RightToFoodCommission #HungerIsAPoliticalChoice mirror.co.uk/news/politics/f…
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Ian Lavery retweeted
Welcome to Liverpool - the best city in the world ❤️
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Ian Lavery retweeted
Today I have written to the head of the UK Football Policing Unit after its disgraceful attempt to link alcohol with the Hillsborough disaster following the Prime Minister’s call to ease restrictions at football matches. Alcohol did not cause Hillsborough. The behaviour of supporters did not cause or contribute to the disaster. These are the authoritative, factual conclusions of the inquests and the independent investigations. They are not matters of opinion. Thirty-seven years on, when will policing authorities finally accept the truth and stop perpetuating the lies and smears created in the aftermath of the disaster? Enough is enough. #JFT97
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Thanks to everyone who has been supporting our Charity over the last week. Reform UK will not wreck Wear Red Day! Sign up via our website: TheRedCard.org
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Ian Lavery retweeted
Cllrs on South Tyneside Cabinet voted to close all 10 STANLEY'S nurseries tonight. A campaign with heart & truth. A decision made by those who are strangers to both. Save Our Stanley’s South Tyneside 💔🧸
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