Two weeks ago today, I admitted that politics has not been working for you and that we all need to raise our game. I meant it. So here's just some of what we've announced in the first fortnight: ✅ New national drive to end rough sleeping ✅ Tax cut on energy bills ✅ £2 cap on bus fares in England ✅ Record numbers of NCA officers deployed to tackle gangs behind small boat crossings ✅ 20% cut in business rates for thousands of pubs, clubs, and music venues ✅ Number 10 North, driving power out of Westminster and into every postcode across the country ✅ 14-year-olds will have early access to technical education, skills training and connections with employers ✅ Plan to fix our broken social care system ✅ Investment in our nuclear deterrent, supporting 22,000 apprenticeships ✅ Local mayors will get a share of income tax This is just the start. I know a fortnight does not fix a country. But I said I would do things differently, and I am.

In 2009, when I was Health Secretary, I took an on-the-spot decision at my MP’s surgery to go to Libya to help Sarah, a mum from Hindley, find her daughter. I have always used whatever influence I have for the benefit of people here - and I always will. WATCH the full story.👇🏻