Alison McGovern
@allymcgovern.bsky.social
Labour MP for Birkenhead, Minister of State for Local Government and homelessness.
#anorthernwoman
#anorthernwoman
Having watch child poverty rise like a slow-motion car crash since the two-child limit was introduced, sat in meetings up and down the country, in foodbanks, in schools, to work out how to get child poverty down, the idea that this undoing this policy is 'PLP management' is a joke.
It's such a bizarre framing. Labour MPs think taking 450k kids out of poverty is putting the country first! That's why they wanted it to happen! It's not because they personally benefit.
Headline on The World at One just now:
"Sir Keir Starmer has denied putting the Labour Party before the country by ending the two-child benefit cap".
Can we please go back to reporting the actual news, not someone's partisan take on it?
"Sir Keir Starmer has denied putting the Labour Party before the country by ending the two-child benefit cap".
Can we please go back to reporting the actual news, not someone's partisan take on it?
November 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Having watch child poverty rise like a slow-motion car crash since the two-child limit was introduced, sat in meetings up and down the country, in foodbanks, in schools, to work out how to get child poverty down, the idea that this undoing this policy is 'PLP management' is a joke.
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Not well understood that 6 in 10 families impacted by the two-child limit are in work, and that the vast majority have 3 or 4 children.
The Chancellor has scrapped the two-child limit, benefitting more than half a million families.
In April 2025, out of families impacted by the limit:
- 6 in 10 had 3 children.
- 6 in 10 had at least one person in work.
- And 6 in 10 are receiving a health or disability benefit.
In April 2025, out of families impacted by the limit:
- 6 in 10 had 3 children.
- 6 in 10 had at least one person in work.
- And 6 in 10 are receiving a health or disability benefit.
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Not well understood that 6 in 10 families impacted by the two-child limit are in work, and that the vast majority have 3 or 4 children.
Today is a huge day for all of us who have fought to make sure no child grows up poor. This budget puts our children first.
November 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Today is a huge day for all of us who have fought to make sure no child grows up poor. This budget puts our children first.
Yes, I've seen this film before too.
And also they are grieving and it makes every decision that bit harder. Nothing seems important and everything seems more important, all at once.
And also they are grieving and it makes every decision that bit harder. Nothing seems important and everything seems more important, all at once.
I don't know, feel like we've seen this film before.
2020/21 Liverpool had a spell of relegation level results sandwiched between title challenging pace to start and end the season.
2022/23 Liverpool went 11 unbeaten to end the season
2020/21 Liverpool had a spell of relegation level results sandwiched between title challenging pace to start and end the season.
2022/23 Liverpool went 11 unbeaten to end the season
It would be brutal to sack Slot. He’s managing a group of grieving men. Any wonder they make mistakes? Getting rid of Arne would maybe bring the players down further too. There’s no magic wand for this.
But it’s also hard to know where Liverpool go from here. Loooong season ahead.
Up the Reds.
But it’s also hard to know where Liverpool go from here. Loooong season ahead.
Up the Reds.
November 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Yes, I've seen this film before too.
And also they are grieving and it makes every decision that bit harder. Nothing seems important and everything seems more important, all at once.
And also they are grieving and it makes every decision that bit harder. Nothing seems important and everything seems more important, all at once.
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I grant you this is not hugely surprising. But still.
November 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I grant you this is not hugely surprising. But still.
It's been a long time coming...today we are reconnecting council funding with deprivation ->
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Tackling deprivation and reversing years of unfair council funding
Outdated funding formulas that penalised deprived areas for decades are being scrapped, so local people finally get the vital public services they deserve.
www.gov.uk
November 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It's been a long time coming...today we are reconnecting council funding with deprivation ->
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Another Russian attack in Ukraine, one of the deadliest in the west of the country.
At least 25 people have been killed, including 3 children. Another 73 wounded, including 15 children.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
At least 25 people have been killed, including 3 children. Another 73 wounded, including 15 children.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Russian attack on Ternopil kills 25 in one of deadliest strikes on western Ukraine
Two blocks of flats were destroyed by cruise missiles in the city of Ternopil, Ukraine's air force says.
www.bbc.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Another Russian attack in Ukraine, one of the deadliest in the west of the country.
At least 25 people have been killed, including 3 children. Another 73 wounded, including 15 children.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
At least 25 people have been killed, including 3 children. Another 73 wounded, including 15 children.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Still Life Vase with Twelve Sunflowers - 1889
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/14655
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/14655
November 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Still Life Vase with Twelve Sunflowers - 1889
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/14655
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/14655
Didn't realise they are on here...hello @cpaguk.bsky.social and happy birthday
Was honoured to speak at the 60th anniversary of the Child Poverty Action Group last week:
open.substack.com/pub/alisonmc...
open.substack.com/pub/alisonmc...
speech for 60th anniversary of Child Poverty Action Group
[Edited slightly for ease of reading]
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Didn't realise they are on here...hello @cpaguk.bsky.social and happy birthday
Was honoured to speak at the 60th anniversary of the Child Poverty Action Group last week:
open.substack.com/pub/alisonmc...
open.substack.com/pub/alisonmc...
speech for 60th anniversary of Child Poverty Action Group
[Edited slightly for ease of reading]
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Was honoured to speak at the 60th anniversary of the Child Poverty Action Group last week:
open.substack.com/pub/alisonmc...
open.substack.com/pub/alisonmc...
When 5 mins extra time feels like 5 hours
Played Liverpool 👏
Played Liverpool 👏
November 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
When 5 mins extra time feels like 5 hours
Played Liverpool 👏
Played Liverpool 👏
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Second reading in the House of Commons today.
A very poignant moment. A chance for all of us to build, not just a legacy for the 97 & all who suffered, but a country more equal and with a stronger relationship between citizen and state.
Second reading in the House of Commons today.
A very poignant moment. A chance for all of us to build, not just a legacy for the 97 & all who suffered, but a country more equal and with a stronger relationship between citizen and state.
Hillsborough Law Bill
The government has introduced the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, known as the Hillsborough Law, into Parliament.
www.gov.uk
November 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Second reading in the House of Commons today.
A very poignant moment. A chance for all of us to build, not just a legacy for the 97 & all who suffered, but a country more equal and with a stronger relationship between citizen and state.
Second reading in the House of Commons today.
A very poignant moment. A chance for all of us to build, not just a legacy for the 97 & all who suffered, but a country more equal and with a stronger relationship between citizen and state.
Thinking of all affected by terrible events on the east coast mainline, those hurt, and all in the railway family working hard to respond.
November 2, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Thinking of all affected by terrible events on the east coast mainline, those hurt, and all in the railway family working hard to respond.
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Government has published one of those quiet but important documents that might get overlooked as it is not 'newsy'. The headline finding is that £1 of public R&D investment generates £8 in net economic benefits for the UK over the long term
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
The value of public R&D
www.gov.uk
October 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Government has published one of those quiet but important documents that might get overlooked as it is not 'newsy'. The headline finding is that £1 of public R&D investment generates £8 in net economic benefits for the UK over the long term
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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The conversation about immigration has taken a sinister turn. It’s no longer just about policy; it’s about race.
I won’t stand for it. We can’t let hate and division decide who belongs in Britain. This country is stronger, kinder, and better than that 🇬🇧 #immigration #race #sarahpochin #british
I won’t stand for it. We can’t let hate and division decide who belongs in Britain. This country is stronger, kinder, and better than that 🇬🇧 #immigration #race #sarahpochin #british
October 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The conversation about immigration has taken a sinister turn. It’s no longer just about policy; it’s about race.
I won’t stand for it. We can’t let hate and division decide who belongs in Britain. This country is stronger, kinder, and better than that 🇬🇧 #immigration #race #sarahpochin #british
I won’t stand for it. We can’t let hate and division decide who belongs in Britain. This country is stronger, kinder, and better than that 🇬🇧 #immigration #race #sarahpochin #british
Spent a couple of hours today with representatives of faith communities in my patch. We talked about being together, intergenerational relationships, public spaces, jobs, homes, food, music and giving everyone a sense of hope. Time well spent and more working together to come.
October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Spent a couple of hours today with representatives of faith communities in my patch. We talked about being together, intergenerational relationships, public spaces, jobs, homes, food, music and giving everyone a sense of hope. Time well spent and more working together to come.
Proud of our diverse country.
And all the people working hard to overturn 14 years of Tory misrule, whatever their background.
❤️🇬🇧
And all the people working hard to overturn 14 years of Tory misrule, whatever their background.
❤️🇬🇧
October 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Proud of our diverse country.
And all the people working hard to overturn 14 years of Tory misrule, whatever their background.
❤️🇬🇧
And all the people working hard to overturn 14 years of Tory misrule, whatever their background.
❤️🇬🇧
What a relief, LFC.
October 22, 2025 at 8:58 PM
What a relief, LFC.
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I was proud to commend the Prime Minister on his strong stance in his speech to Labour Conference a couple of weeks ago and highlight why a particular party opposite does not deserve the chance to govern at Prime Minister’s Questions today 👇🏼
October 15, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I was proud to commend the Prime Minister on his strong stance in his speech to Labour Conference a couple of weeks ago and highlight why a particular party opposite does not deserve the chance to govern at Prime Minister’s Questions today 👇🏼
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Good morning, somehow this has only just come up on my instagram but it’s well worth 30 seconds of your time.
October 13, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Good morning, somehow this has only just come up on my instagram but it’s well worth 30 seconds of your time.
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Diane Keaton. London, 2016
October 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Diane Keaton. London, 2016