Labour MP for East Ham since 1994
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Sir Stephen Timms retweeted
Great to be joined by Minister @stephenctimms at the @UN last week to celebrate His Majesty the King’s birthday, which fell on the first day of the World Cup.
There is no better way to bring people together than our shared love of sport, in celebration of our shared humanity.
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Sir Stephen Timms retweeted
Jun 12
It was great to help launch the BRDG in the city centre today alongside @stephenctimms @PboroCollege
The launch was part of our NEET summit looking at how we support and create opportunities for 16-24 year olds in Peterborough.
Photos - Peter Oliver
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Sir Stephen Timms retweeted
Jun 12
Fascinating visit to the Netherlands. Lowest Neet rate in Europe. Youth inactivity a “last resort”.
We are bringing in hiring subsidies and more work experience.
And next step - a new generation of youth hubs in every community offering employment and mental health support.
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As Pensions Minister, responsible for introducing the
Pension Protection Fund
Ian McCartney - various shadow roles after his election in 1987, ran John Prescott’s deputy leadership campaign in 1994
Minister at DTI from 1997 responsible for a huge package of employment rights including whistleblowing protection, the National Minimum Wage and the…
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Sir Stephen Timms retweeted
Yesterday, the APPG for MS and APPG for Parkinson's met. They discussed how to improve PIP for people with progressive neurological conditions.
We were delighted to hear updates on the Timms Review from Minister @stephenctimms.
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Sir Stephen Timms retweeted
Will UK benefit reforms make a difference to families in Scotland? @stephenctimms joined by Dr Marilyn Howard and @sarzogz at our plenary session chaired by Brian Taylor #WelfareRights2026
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Sir Stephen Timms retweeted
It was a real privilege to host @stephenctimms last week in Glasgow East.
This Labour Government is working hard to remove the barriers that disabled people face to employment 👇
May 30
I'm so proud of the brilliant work @IndepenDance_1 does with disabled people. It's world leading.
I was delighted to take @stephenctimms to visit them this week.
glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasg…
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Sir Stephen Timms retweeted
Jun 1
As I often say in interviews and in the Department, "we have to change the question the system asks from "what benefits are you entitled to" to "how do we help you change your life".
From BBC PM programme...last Thursday (28 May).
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Sir Stephen Timms retweeted
May 30
I'm so proud of the brilliant work @IndepenDance_1 does with disabled people. It's world leading.
I was delighted to take @stephenctimms to visit them this week.
glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasg…
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Sir Stephen Timms retweeted
May 31
I’m today building on Alan Milburn’s report by announcing former M&S and Morrisons chief exec Marc Bolland will turbo charge our #YouthGuarantee offer when it rolls out next month - because the best way to tackle the welfare bill is to get young people into work
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Sir Stephen Timms retweeted
May 30
Some countries have high rates of youth inactivity.
The Netherlands' rate is about one third of ours.
I'm going there shortly to look at what they do.
UK to learn lessons in 'Neets' crisis fight from European country with lowest rate - The Mirror mirror.co.uk/news/politics/n…
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Sir Stephen Timms retweeted
May 28
I commissioned Alan Milburn’s work because more opportunity for young people should be a national cause.
We have begun with the Youth Guarantee. This powerful report shows we need to do all we can to put work and opportunity at the heart of what we do. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy02…
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Sir Stephen Timms retweeted
May 26
Too many young Neets have never had a job - and we have to change that.
My first job, the decline of physical retail over the past decade, and how work experience can help our young people get that vital first chance. telegraph.co.uk/politics/202…
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Sir Stephen Timms retweeted
May 24
A lot of young unemployed people have never had the chance of work.
We need to help them break out of the no experience no job bind.
Work experience can help do that and that's why we want more young people to have that chance. theguardian.com/society/2026…
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Sir Stephen Timms retweeted
Fit notes are not working so doctors, patients and employers are helping us trial a new approach
To support this we’re expanding WorkWell, to give 250,000 more people with health conditions tailored support to return to or stay in work gov.uk/government/news/broke…
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Sir Stephen Timms retweeted
May 22
Another big rail moment today, as South Western gets its first GBR train.
Since coming into public ownership, a new fleet of trains has been rolling out, giving passengers more spacious, comfortable & air conditioned journeys.
We're building a railway you can be proud of. 🇬🇧🚆
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Sir Stephen Timms retweeted
A memorable evening with @4Hussain Executive Mayor of Newham and the Stautary Deputy Mayor of Newham Council @grayee at @NewhamLondon AGM 2026 -2027
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Sir Stephen Timms retweeted
May 21
Falling net migration is all the more reason to invest in training and opportunity for young people - that is exactly what Labour is doing with our Youth Guarantee:
*A Youth Jobs Grant for employers;
*More youth apprenticeships;
*Jobs guarantee for long term unemployed.🌹
Net migration down 82%.
Net migration is now at 171,000, down from a high of 944,000 under the Conservatives.
This Government is restoring order and control to our borders.
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May 18
RT @Uma_Kumaran: My statement for May 18th, Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day.
We remember the tens of thousands of Tamils massacred in Mulli…
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