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Labour Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham. @Margaret4DR - X @margaret4dr - Instagram https://www.margaretmullane.co.uk/ People resist by telling their story- Bell Hooks

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Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · Jul 4

From Dagenham and Rainham to Westminster, today marks one year since I was elected to be your voice in Parliament. What a year it’s been! The honour of my life. 🌹🎬👇

Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · 17h

So good to pop by Asda at Chadwell Heath. Fundraising Tickled pink, raising funds for those affected by Breast cancer.

The amazing Asda champion Shahla Kanwal, who is simply one of the best . Joined by staff, and Peter Chand and Muhib one of the three Beam Ward Labour councillors.

Well done !

Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · 17h

We’ve made positive progress on Step Free Access for Dagenham East Station. 👇

Yaaa Dagenham and Rainham

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Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · 17h

Great to meet the team at the official opening of Playtime Daycare, the children start next week! They’ll be providing places from 3 months - 4 years, delivering much needed extra childcare provision in #Dagenham & #Rainham. 🧸📚

Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · 16d

🚨Dagenham Police Counter Saved🚨

Today @metpoliceuk have announced that our campaign has been successful.

The front counter at #Dagenham Police Station will remain open. This is what we can achieve when we work together! 💪🌹

Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · 21d

I have secured a £158,216 injection to tackle homelessness and rough-sleeping for Havering and £155,323 for Barking & Dagenham.

On World Homeless Day, the funding builds on the record £1 billion investment this year to end homelessness and rough sleeping nationally

Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · 23d

I am delighted to support National Scaffolding Week, celebrating the work of the UK's scaffolding and access industry

Scaffolding supports safe construction, skilled jobs, and local businesses across Dagenham and Rainham 👇

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National Scaffolding Week

I am pleased to support National Scaffolding Week, taking place from Monday 6th to Friday 10th October 2025. National Scaffolding Week celebrates the UK’s scaffolding and access industry, a vital…

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Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · 23d

This week I heard from Joyce Rushbrook about why she’s supporting my campaign to save the front counter at #Dagenham Police Station. Joyce was awarded the Freedom of the Borough in 2016 and is an integral part of our community. Sign and share ✍️ margaretmullane.co.uk/dagenham-pol...

Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · 23d

My latest housing article via @CentralComment. I call for a reintroduction of ring-fenced grant for supported housing and make the case for it to be a compulsory feature in all developments of scale. 🏠👇

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The case for supported housing to feature as essential infrastructure in planning applications

While Supported Housing needs to grow with the expansion of the population, research shows that the numbers have in fact fallen...

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Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · 25d

Good morning! Today we hear from Heath Ward Cllr Ingrid Robinson. Police front counters aren’t just there for reporting crime, they serve many purposes. The campaign to save #Dagenham’s counter continues, sign and share. ✍️🔁 margaretmullane.co.uk/dagenham-pol...

Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · 28d

We’ve made positive progress on Step Free Access for Dagenham East Station and Becontree Station 👇

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Step Free Access at Dagenham East and Becontree Station: Positive Progress

In a significant step towards improving accessibility for disability, TFL have announced that Dagenham East and Becontree stations have been selected to undergo detailed feasibility studies for ste…

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Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · 29d

Great to have the support of Cllr @harrietspoor in my campaign to save the front counter at #Dagenham Police Station. #Labour councillors know how important it is that we retain face-to-face services. Sign and share the petition 🚨✍️🔁 margaretmullane.co.uk/dagenham-pol...

Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · Sep 30

Here’s Whalebone Ward Cllr @AndyAchilleos telling us why he’s backing my campaign to save the front counter at #Dagenham Police Station. Together we have saved it before, sign the petition and let’s do it again! 🚔✍️ margaretmullane.co.uk/dagenham-pol...

Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · Sep 29

GPs, dentists, schools, pubs, community centres, parks, transport and more. When we build it’s imperative that the infrastructure is delivered alongside homes to create places where communities can thrive. More from @RIBA earlier. 👇

Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · Sep 29

This morning at #Lab25 I spoke about the need to improve the quality of social housing, the skills gap, and how we develop the sustainable neighbourhoods of the future where new and existing communities can thrive. @RICSnews

Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · Sep 27

Great to have the support of Beam Park Cllr @MattyThePadMan in my campaign to save the front counter at #Dagenham Police Station. It’s the closest place to report crime for residents in south Havering as well. Sign and share the petition ✍️🔁 margaretmullane.co.uk/dagenham-pol...

Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · Sep 25

🌹D&R Fundraising Dinner🌹

Join me, and special guests Nesil Caliskan MP and the GMBs Dean Gillian for an October fundraiser. Three course meal and a raffle with some amazing prizes.

Details and tickets 🌹🎟️👇
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Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · Sep 25

This week I start hearing from the community about why saving the front counter at #Dagenham Police Station is so important, and why they’re backing my campaign. First up Village Ward Cllr @ajantadebroy Sign the petition here: margaretmullane.co.uk/dagenham-pol...

Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · Sep 24

Thank you to residents effected by Launders Lane who came to meet me. It is vital that I hear the detailed concerns of those who are directly impacted by this blight on their lives so that I can put pressure to bear

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Launders Lane residents’ meeting with Margaret Mullane

Concerned local residents met with Dagenham and Rainham MP, Margaret Mullane on Friday 19 September to discuss proposals to stop the ongoing scandal of underground fires at Arnolds Field, Launders …

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Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · Sep 23

I am looking for a new staff member to join my office. Please do share with anyone who may be interested👇

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Job vacancy at Margaret Mullane MPs office

Job Title: Caseworker (part-time) Working For: Margaret Mullane MP Location: Dagenham Salary: IPSA Pay Scales Length of Contract: Permanent – part-time (2 days) Job Details Margaret Mullane M…

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Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · Sep 23

Leaseholders at Spectrum Building faced the trauma of loosing their homes and belongings to the fire, and they are still unable to get information they need. I have tabled an EDM in Parliament to address this 👇

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Action to strengthen the legal rights of leaseholders

Just after the first anniversary of the devastating fire that destroyed the privately owned Spectrum Building in Dagenham, Margaret Mullane MP has called for the legal rights of leaseholders to be …

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Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · Sep 23

Very proud to lay a wreath at the Dagenham Village war memorial. The Battle of Britain, We will remember them. Thank you to the Royal Naval Association for all they do.

Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · Sep 23

👇Film Studios great news. Dagenham office opposite the entrance. Watching lots going on

‘Dagenham is worried’: London borough in limbo after Smithfield and Billingsgate move axed.

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Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · Sep 23

Community meeting in Rainham last night—thanks to Brenda Blakemore Centre for hosting, @HaveringCouncil & local police for attending, and @LabourFay & @susieteach2 for supporting.

Lots of actions agreed; we’ll meet again soon to report back. Grateful to all who joined & spoke up.

Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · Sep 23

👇 Well done Labour team.

Great sessions guys special shout to Sidra’s baby girls who were our good luck charms! 🌹

Margaret Mullane MP @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social · Sep 23

I met with senior police recently to discuss #Dagenham Heathway. The crime isn’t getting any better and both residents and businesses have serious concerns.

I’ll be setting up and chairing a new business/police forum for the Heathway in the coming weeks to find a way forward.