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David Lammy

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David Lammy

@DavidLammy

Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice. MP for Tottenham.

Tottenham

Joined December 2008

David Lammy
@DavidLammy
Jun 17
We're delivering the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation, the biggest boost to defence spending since the Cold War, and lifting more children out of poverty in a single term than any 🇬🇧 Government in history. We're building a stronger, fairer Britain.
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David Lammy
@DavidLammy
Jun 16
Across the UK, too many young men and boys are facing challenges in education, mental health and online. Last week with @ladbible, I had the privilege of meeting with inspiring young men about their experiences of growing up today.
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David Lammy
@DavidLammy
Jun 12
Delighted to welcome Australian Deputy PM @RichardMarlesMP and Foreign Minister @SenatorWong to London. The UK-Australia partnership is built on trust, shared values and a common purpose: strengthening security, increasing trade and creating opportunity. 🇬🇧🇦🇺
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David Lammy
@DavidLammy
Jun 11
We're investing a further £35 million to stop drones being used to smuggle drugs, phones and weapons into our prisons. This is part of our plan to cut the flow of illicit items that fuel violence and disorder behind bars, with stronger barriers, closer work with police and new
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David Lammy
@DavidLammy
Jun 11
The right to peaceful protest is a cornerstone of our democracy, but there is never any justification for attacking police officers, intimidating communities or descending into violent disorder. These sentences for those rioting in Southampton last week send a clear message that
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David Lammy
@DavidLammy
Jun 9
At #LondonTechWeek, I announced we’ll develop and test AI legal assistants for the Crown Court, faster case listing tools for judges, and AI transcription for every probation officer in England and Wales - less admin, more time keeping the public safe.
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David Lammy
@DavidLammy
Jun 9
A productive meeting with @JuliaKloeckner this week, discussing opportunities for further UK-Germany collaboration, as well as foreign policy priorities & tackling shared challenges. Stronger relationships with allies & partners mean a more prosperous future for our nation.
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David Lammy
@DavidLammy
Jun 7
Henry Nowak’s killer’s crimes and lies were sickening. It’s right that a number of independent processes are in progress to get the answers people rightly expect, including the ongoing review by the IOPC.
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The Labour Party
@UKLabour
Jun 7
The first duty of any government is to keep our country safe. That's why we're delivering the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War.
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James Murray
@jamesmurray_ldn
Jun 6
Great to hear directly from those supporting Black men to take part in prostate cancer research, alongside @DavidLammy, earlier this week. Conversations like this are vital to closing the evidence gap and building a fairer system.
Department of Health and Social Care
@DHSCgovuk
Jun 5
Health and Social Care Secretary @jamesmurray_ldn and Deputy Prime Minister @DavidLammy met with representatives of community organisations and @ProstateUK to hear about their work supporting Black men to be part of prostate cancer research.
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David Lammy
@DavidLammy
Jun 5
Kanya King was one of the most kind, generous and dynamic people I’ve had the privilege of calling a friend for most of my adult life. She made an outstanding contribution to the UK music industry and led the way in uplifting Black music to a global audience. May she rest in
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David Lammy
@DavidLammy
Jun 5
3.5 million unmarried couples living together in the UK stand to gain stronger protections under Labour. Too many couples have limited rights if their relationship ends or their partner dies - even after years together or raising children. Labour is consulting on reforms to
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David Lammy
@DavidLammy
Jun 5
Find out more 👇🏿
gov.uk
A fairer end to relationships
A consultation on reforming financial remedies on divorce and strengthening protections for cohabitants at the end of their relationship.
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David Lammy
@DavidLammy
Jun 5
Many unmarried, cohabiting couples have limited legal protections if their relationship ends or a partner dies, even after long-term relationships or raising children together. Labour is consulting on reforms to strengthen the legal protections available to these couples.
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