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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]
Charlton, South East London
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    Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський
    @ZelenskyyUa
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    Last night, Kyiv came under a massive Russian attack. Russia launched 68 missiles and 351 attack drones. Response efforts are still underway. Damage has been recorded at more than 10 locations across the city, including residential buildings. All necessary services are on the
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    England
    @England
    Jul 6
    A tie that had absolutely everything. A win that means absolutely everything. WE ARE WORLD CUP QUARTER-FINALISTS! 🏆
    Full-time: Mexico 2-3 England
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    Matthew Pennycook MP
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    Jul 5
    During pre-legislative scrutiny of our draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, we sought evidence on negotiated (quid pro quo) leases and the case for a limited ground rent cap exemption. We are now seeking further technical feedback on this issue 👇🏻 gov.uk/government/con….
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    Quid pro quo leases and the ground rent cap
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    Matthew Pennycook MP
    @mtpennycook
    Jul 3
    We’re getting the NSIP regime firing on all cylinders so we can determine at least 150 major infrastructure projects by the end of this Parliament. Today, we’ve set out how we’ll implement transformative reforms in our Planning and Infrastructure Act 👇🏻
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    Consultation on streamlining infrastructure planning: government response
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    Steve Rotheram
    @MetroMayorSteve
    Jul 2
    Liverpool’s North Docks is one of the most exciting regeneration opportunities anywhere in the UK. We can create new homes, attract investment and support thousands of good-quality jobs. Now we want to hear from the people who know the area best.
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    Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region
    @LCRMayor
    Jul 2
    Liverpool’s North Docks could become one of the UK’s most exciting regeneration projects. Today a a 6-week consultation has been launched on plans for a Mayoral Development Corporation to help deliver jobs, homes and investment. Get involved at: …listens.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/mdc/liverpooln…
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    Andy Burnham
    @andyburnham
    Jul 2
    People are giving up on politics. This is our last chance to change - that’s why we need a new way of doing things.
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    Yvette Cooper
    @YvetteCooperMP
    Jul 2
    Russia has again chosen escalation over peace with this deplorable onslaught on Kyiv, including dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones killing and injuring civilians, including children.   We will keep increasing the international pressure on Russia, strengthen Ukraine’s air
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    England
    @England
    Jul 1
    And breathe. On we go at the @FIFAWorldCup!
    Full-time: England 2-1 DR Congo
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    Matthew Pennycook MP
    @mtpennycook
    Jul 1
    God bless you Harry 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
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    Matthew Pennycook MP
    @mtpennycook
    Jun 29
    Good news for Woolwich. General Gordon Square, Beresford Square and Powis Street have secured funding from @SadiqKhan’s Summer Streets Fund for al fresco dining and events including four World Cup screenings.
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    Angela Rayner
    @AngelaRayner
    Jun 29
    Last year I committed Labour to scrapping a cruel and outdated law that criminalised people for sleeping rough. I’m proud that commitment is being delivered. The Vagrancy Act is repealed today, drawing a line under two centuries of injustice.
    Labour to end 200 years of injustice by ripping up 'shameful' rough sleeping law
    From mirror.co.uk
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    Matthew Pennycook MP
    @mtpennycook
    Jun 25
    New Homes England and GLA affordable housing data released today shows: ✅ Starts up 26% and completions up 8% on 2024/25 ✅ The highest number of social rent starts since 2010/11 Labour is delivering the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.
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    Andy Burnham
    @andyburnham
    Jun 22
    Keir has given huge service to our country and I want to thank him for his leadership and dedication during such a challenging period. His decision marks the beginning of a transition and it is important that this process is conducted in an orderly and responsible way. I will
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