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Catherine West

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Catherine West

@CatherineWest1

Labour Member of Parliament for Hornsey and Friern Barnet | UK's Trade Envoy to Pakistan | Mum of two

London, England

Joined August 2011

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In a turbulent geopolitical environment, the UK needs robust defence capabilities. But diplomacy and soft power are also key. These levers greatly reduce the potential for global conflict and help us build towards a better world for everyone. theguardian.com/politics/2026/…
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Benedict Rogers 羅傑斯
@benedictrogers
Jun 15
🧵It was a great privilege to accompany former Minister for the Indo-Pacific @CatherineWest1 and former head of the British Army and Chief of Defence Staff Lord Houghton to visit British veterans of the Korean War at the historic @RHChelsea today, on behalf of @APPGNK2024
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David Pinto-Duschinsky MP
@DavidPintoD
Jun 18
Today’s the day. Vote Andy. Vote Labour
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The Labour Party
@UKLabour
Jun 16
Ten years ago today, our beloved friend and colleague, Jo Cox, was murdered. Today we are all thinking of Jo, of her family, friends, and all those who loved her. Every day, we strive towards creating the world that she believed in, and remember her words: “We are far more
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Labour Press
@labourpress
May 19
Bit late w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.asp…
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Catherine West
@CatherineWest1
May 19
Warmest congratulations to Hornsey and Friern Barnet's very own @GreyhoundsIHC on their back to back championship wins! What brilliant ambassadors for women's sport. haringey.gov.uk/news/20260513/…
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
@MayorofLondon
May 18
Big announcement: We’re supercharging green and blue spaces to bring nature back across the capital, with local communities leading the charge. It’s not just about restoring our natural world - we’re making London more climate resilient, too.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
@MayorofLondon
May 16
One city. 9 million people. All of us Londoners. We will never be divided.
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Catherine West
@CatherineWest1
May 16
Once again, the far right are mobilising on the streets of London. Hate will never divide us. I am proud to represent one of the most diverse and welcoming constituencies in the world where over 180 languages are spoken. Let's stand united as a community, for hope not hate.
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Catherine West
@CatherineWest1
May 11
I have listened to the Prime Minister's speech this morning. I welcome the renewed energy and ideas. However, I have reluctantly concluded that this morning’s speech was too little too late.
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Catherine West
@CatherineWest1
May 11
Replying to @CatherineWest1
I am hereby giving notice to No10 that I am collecting names of Labour MPs to call on the Prime Minister to set a timetable for the election of a new leader in September.
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Catherine West
@CatherineWest1
May 11
I want to thank everyone who has been in contact over the weekend to offer good wishes. We need our best top team in place to fight the next election. We owe working people up and down the country nothing less.
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Catherine West
@CatherineWest1
May 9
Across the country yesterday, so many hard working Labour Councillors lost their seats through no fault of their own. I want to thank them for their service and dedication. 🧵
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Catherine West
@CatherineWest1
May 9
Replying to @CatherineWest1
Keir has demonstrated significant leadership on the world stage and is well placed to represent the UK's national interest while this process takes place
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Catherine West
@CatherineWest1
May 9
and may even continue in an international role in the future but for now I know I speak for more Labour people than just myself in wanting him to step aside as our Leader.
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