Principal Somerville College & long-time Leader/Shadow Leader of House of Lords. All views expressed my own. Passionate about young people & EU, proud Forester.

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Congratulations to Alice Jolly, winner of the Walter Scott Prize 2026 with THE MATCHBOX GIRL.   Find out more via the link: walterscottprize.co.uk/alice…   #WalterScottPrize #BookPrizeWinner #BordersBookFestival #HistoricalFiction #BookFestival
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I want to explain why the Defence world is devastated at John Healey's resignation. In every other Dept of State, the worst thing imaginable is manageable - pandemic, flood, riot, even a bond market selloff. Defence people prep, 24/7 for the unimaginable. Today someone stood up for Defence - not "against" HMG but against the public complacency that's limiting HMG's options. No other SecDef has done this... so let's hope this turns the tide.
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Today, Parliament will reflect on Jo’s legacy and the promises made in the days and years after her murder. Ten years on, there is still much more to do to tackle hate and division, reduce loneliness, and rebuild respect in public life.
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Today Jo’s message was heard in Downing Street, at a special event hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and attended by Jo’s family, friends and supporters. Find out more about how you can get involved. 🔗 jocoxfoundation.org/10years #MoreInCommon
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🍺 Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum are putting differences aside to launch the Great Get Together Beer and show we have more in common. Marking 10 years since the murder of Jo Cox MP, this kicks off the countdown to the #GreatGetTogether weekend (19-21 June).
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Yesterday we took Jo's message to Downing Street for a special event hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. It was heartening to see so many of her closest supporters and her family there, continuing to stand up for what she believed in. 🔗 jocoxfoundation.org/10years #MoreInCommon
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"Perhaps the greatest tribute we can pay to Jo is not merely to repeat her words, but to live by them. And to show that we truly have more in common than that which divides us." Yesterday evening @kimleadbeater gave the Jo Cox Memorial Lecture at @pembroke1347.
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"Let's honour Jo's memory. Let's come together. Let's bring togetherness to counter the division in the world." Following yesterday's Jo Cox Memorial Lecture, we're pleased to share this message from Lord Smith, the Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, where Jo studied.
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It was a privilege I would much rather never have had, but 10 years since her murder, I was proud to deliver the annual Jo Cox memorial lecture at Jo’s old college @pembroke1347 @Cambridge_Uni #JoCox Thank you to the wonderful audience & everyone at Cambridge for remembering Jo.
"Perhaps the greatest tribute we can pay to Jo is not merely to repeat her words, but to live by them. And to show that we truly have more in common than that which divides us." Yesterday evening @kimleadbeater gave the Jo Cox Memorial Lecture at @pembroke1347.
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99 years ago, the Cheltenham Agreement created the Labour and Co-operative electoral pact, and together we've fought for an society where wealth and power are shared ever since. Every Labour and Co-operative representative and campaigner today is part of that story.
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Living Bankside has spent the past decade bringing the community together for its annual #GreatGetTogether celebrations. Just days before their very first event in 2017, the London Bridge and Borough Market terror attack left the neighbourhood in shock.
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This month, we reflect on Jo’s life, work and legacy. Ten years on, her belief that we have more in common than that which divides us remains as urgent as ever. Stay connected as we mark Jo’s legacy. Support us by sharing this post. jocoxfoundation.org/10years #MoreInCommon
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The Loneliness Policy Action Group has launched a cross-government call to action on loneliness and connection, as we mark the 10th anniversary of both Jo Cox's murder and loneliness awareness week. Read the full statement below and find out more at: 🔗 jocoxfoundation.org/2026/06/…
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From all of us at the Foundation, we wish a joyous and blessed Eid al-Adha to all who are celebrating
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A powerful letter from Janet Daby, who is absolutely right to call this out. Deleting a post, but failing to make amends and not even provide an apology is not good enough. I echo Janet's call for Mayor Shrivastava and Lewisham Greens to address this now and restore trust.
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Briefing to Ambassadors in Geneva on our plan to save 87 million lives this year. We are making progress: 14.4 million people reached with lifesaving aid. The odds are against us. But the humanitarian community will deliver.
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Whatever complaints MPs have about Keir Starmer, they are now descending into the kind of headless chickenry that - whatever and whoever the outcome - will make the situation even worse for Labour. If there is a grand plan starring Catherine West and a few PPSs, then it doesn’t feel terribly thought through. A period of calm would do none of them any harm. The general election is a fair way off. The next legislative programme is about to be unveiled. There are better ways to reach such an important decision and better times too. You are MPs not commentators who exist to feed a frenzy.
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This govt is committed to making sure there is swift justice for victims, and so it’s absolutely imperative that if the Romanian court process isn’t proceeding, the CPS must be allowed to proceed at pace with its 21 charges against the Tate brothers. dailymail.com/news/article-1…
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