The Conservatives have just voted against banning the sale of ninja swords. It will still be possible to buy them online with barely any checks. Deeply disappointing & shameful failure to take strong action needed on lethal weapons that have been used to kill on Britainโs streets
The vote in Parliament tonight to ban the online sale of Ninja swords did not pass.
There is no need for this to be a partisan issue.
The Government should think again and do this in the battle against knife crime.
My constituents the Kanda family have campaigned with great courage for a tougher ban on the online sale of swords.
โMPs must vote today to finally ban ninja swords like the one used to stab my son to death' - Mirror Online
In the news today, record numbers of emergency food parcels were provided by โฆ
@TrussellTrust
โฉ food banks across Wales in the past 12 months.
Astonishing figures that reflect the painful reality of the Conservative cost of living crisis.
Labour would never accept seeing Royal Mail operated overseas. It is an important British institution with a unique place in our society and infrastructure.
Labour will take the necessary steps to safeguard Royal Mail's undeniable identity and placeย inย publicย life.ย [2/2]
With news of a potential sale of Royal Mail, I have written to EP Group to call for important safeguards on Royal Mail and its workforce's future [1/2]
Rape has been effectively decriminalised.
Survivors are being put through a horrific ordeal for years, with little hope of justice being served, and Rishi Sunak refuses to even acknowledge the problem.
I was heckled when I raised this at
#PMQs
. Hereโs whatโs really happening ๐งต
While the Tories obsess over lanyards, in the real world people are living with the consequences of 14 years of Tory government.
90% of crimes are going unsolved, the prison system is in chaos, with court delays and the PM's early release scheme for prisoners
#PMQs
Out this morning on
@GMB
calling for the Government to do more to tackle the use of deadly swords.
@UKLabour
wants to change the law to ban these lethal blades.
Getting weapons off the streets will be a key part of our mission to halve violent crime over a decade.
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๐คฆ๐ปโโ๏ธ Labour won 10 Police & Crime Commissioners from Tory control in this monthโs elections.
Meet the Tory Welsh Secretary. Canโt count. Canโt understand the Ministerial Code.
Conservative MP and Sec. of State for Wales
@DavidTCDavies
wants to know why the Tories are doing "so badly in the polls" when they've "ended up with more Police and Crime Commissioners than Labour."
... Only, that isn't ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ช๐ต๐ฆ the whole story. ๐ง
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What a fantastic Final! Congratulations to
@CathaysHigh
for winning
@debate_mate
Cup. A very well done to all the schools who competed today& teachers who have supported them throughout the programme.
Thank you
@PrincipalityBS
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Failure after failure.
At Parc prison, 9 people have died in just two months.
At Bedford, cells were flooded with raw sewage.
At Wandsworth, following an escape the prison still isnโt secure and the Governor has resigned.
When will this Tory government take responsibility?
Calling all medicine trainees in Wales.
Lewis Thomas Gibbon Jenkins of Briton Ferry fellowship for 2024-2026 now open to provide funding for promotion of medical research in Wales. The maximum award will be ยฃ30,000
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Deadline 30 June 2024
Together we can create a future where our farmers produce the very best of Welsh food to the highest standards, while safeguarding our environment.
We are listening and will continue to listen.
Our Welsh Labour Government will continue to work in partnership to finalise a
Very sad news from the Thomas family about Owen John Thomas, the founder of our iconic
#CardiffCentral
live music venue,
@ClwbIforBach
Sending sympathy to his family and many friends.
Owen John Thomas., former Assembly Member and founder of Clwb Ifor Bach passed away peacefully this morning after a long illness.
The following statement has been issued on behalf of the family by his son Hywel Thomas:
My father, Owen John Thomas, passed away peacefully this
There's still time to apply for the
@WelshGovernment
's School Essentials Grant.
The deadline to apply for this academic year is Friday 31st May.
Check your eligibility and apply here ๐