Wonderful visit to our breathtaking Botanic Collection in Croxteth Hall
I thoroughly enjoyed this morning’s visit to the breathtaking Botanic Collection in Croxteth Hall with the gardening team and guests.
Letter sent to EFRA Secretary re profiteering & cost of food
Today I have written to Thérèse Coffey MP, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) to ask her to intervene now to curb the selfish profiteering by some companies in the food supply chain.
Government must stop profiteering in light of food price inflation
The Government must take urgent action to stop profiteering in light of spiralling food price inflation over the past year.
Video: Education Question on Universal Free School Meals pilot
At Education Questions today, I asked the Minister to work with Liverpool City Council and myself to pilot a rollout of Universal Free School Meals for all primary and secondary pupils in Liverpool.
BBC Video: How Hillsborough tragedy chanting impacts fans
Amid a rise in so-called 'tragedy chants', Hillsborough survivors describe the mental health impact of hateful slurs about Hillsborough, the Munich air disaster and other tragedies in football. Produced by BBC Sport's Ciaran Varley.
Remembering all Hillsborough victims, families and survivors
A difficult day for so many. Rest in power all who have been taken from us since that fateful day 34 years ago. So many lives irrevocably changed forever. #JFT97
Tribune interviews Ian Byrne MP: “We got the truth about Hillsborough but not the justice”
On this day 34 years ago, 97 football fans went to a match and never came back. Looking back, Hillsborough survivor Ian Byrne MP talks to Tribune about the cross-football solidarity movement still fighting for justice.
Kew responds to letter and EDM re Botanical Collection
Thank you to Kew Gardens for the extremely positive response to my letter and EDM regarding the future of the Liverpool Botanical Collection.
Joining BMA members on Alder Hey & Royal picket lines
It was heartbreaking to stand on the BMA picket line today at Alder Hey and speak to so many experienced colleagues who are leaving the NHS; key workers who will be impossible to replace.
Ian Byrne MP: I back campaign for change in law on sentencing
I support the Liverpool Echo campaign for a change in the law to ensure criminals attend court for sentencing.
Supporting our West Derby community at Easter
Thanks to Wates Group for their kind donation of Easter Eggs for our West Derby food pantry as well as a local care home, church and Merseyside Domestic Violence Service.
Olivia’s mum hopes to steer children away from crime
Cheryl Korbel is fully behind our community project to create a memorial garden in Dovecot as a lasting tribute to Olivia and hopes that police, charities and the community will unite in a drive to steer youngsters away from crime, with the memorial to Olivia as a focal point.
Statement following the sentencing of Thomas Cashman
Statement from Liverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne following the sentencing of Thomas Cashman for the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel.
Wonderful Food Aid Liverpool event at The Florrie
Well done to all involved in bringing the city together today to fight food poverty at the Food Aid Liverpool event at The Florrie.
Real Truth Legacy Project: assembly on Hillsborough at St Vincent’s
A powerful and moving morning of remembrance at the Hillsborough assembly at St Vincent’s.
Community meeting on future of Botanical Collection
Thanks to all who attended a fantastic community meeting tonight in West Derby on the long-term future of the Roscoe Botanical Collection.
Grow West Derby: happy to be working with Steady Chefs
I look forward to working with Steady Chefs as part of our Grow West Derby community project.
Joining campaigners to call for safe routes for refugees
Inside Parliament tonight the Tories are bringing an inhumane bill to the house. I joined campaigners outside to call for an alternative to these cruel Tory plans.
Response from President Macron to my letter re Paris Inquiry findings
I am pleased to have received a positive response from President Macron to my recent letter regarding the findings of the UEFA Inquiry into Paris.
Right To Food: first ‘Hunger March’ takes place in London
Today our Right To Food Campaign held its first ‘Hunger March’ in Southwark, London.