Category: Work & Employment
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Liz writes May 2021
Today, you will have your say on your next local councillor and the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner. And for readers in North Tyneside, the Elected Mayor is also on the ballot. The real choice on most ballot papers is between a Labour Party committed to a better future – improving local services after a…
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Liz writes February 2021
Shop workers, particularly those in supermarkets and other food stores, have been on the frontline during this pandemic, supplying us with the essentials of life and keeping the nation fed. Unlike many of us, they do not have the option of working from home and play an essential role in society and the economy as…
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Liz writes January 2021
Yesterday, MPs voted through new coronavirus restrictions that effectively put our country into a third national lockdown. The new measures are a last resort; none of us want to restrict your freedoms, but with public health at the front of centre of our decision making, this really is the only option. Health experts now believe…
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Liz writes December 2020
For many of us, Advent is a time of hope, preparation and anticipation in the run up to Christmas. And this Advent has started like no other. Yesterday’s announcement that the United Kingdom is the first country in the world to approve the use of a vaccine is a welcome step in what has been…
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Liz writes October 2019
“People before privilege” was the theme of last week’s Labour Party Conference in Brighton. We announced bold new policies including putting the final say on Brexit back to the people, rolling out a new national living wage that extends to young people aged 16 plus, and a radical green new deal for Britain, so we…
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Liz Twist MP in WASPI debate
Earlier today, Liz spoke in the Women Against State Pension Inequality debate in the House of Commons. Grahame Morris MP for Easington secured the very important debate and you can watch and read Liz’s contribution below. “First, may I declare an interest as one of those 1950s-born women who are directly affected by changes to…
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Liz backs local posties
Today is Postal Workers Day! Liz said “It gives us the opportunity to thank our local posties for the magnificent job they do. We will continue to fight on their behalf for decent pay & conditions and Labour will bring the Royal Mail back into public ownership.”