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Alistair Strathern MP retweeted
'Hitchin’s MP, Alistair Strathern, is asking fellow MPs to back his Private Member’s Bill to make Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) compulsory up to the age of 18. At the moment the duty on schools and colleges to provide it ends at 16.'
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'The Bill is due its second reading in the House of Commons on Friday 4 December. The Relationships and Sex Education (Further Education Sector) Bill was introduced on 17 June 2026. It would extend RSE into the further education sector, so that young people who carry on into further education after 16 are still taught about consent, coercive control and how to recognise the signs of abuse.
The MP’s office points out that 16 to 19 year olds experience the highest rates of domestic abuse of any age group, yet they are not guaranteed those lessons. Campaigners call it a dangerous gap.'
Find out more about Killed Women and Make It Mandatory's campaign in support of the Bill: killedwomen.org/rse-to-eight…
Alistair Strathern MP retweeted
The Prime Minister presented a special recognition award at the Pride of Britain Awards to honour the founders of Andy’s Man Club, Elaine and Luke.
In 2016, Andy Roberts, Elaine’s son and Luke’s brother-in-law, tragically took his own life at just 23 years old. The pair went on to create Andy's Man Club, a male suicide prevention charity that has grown from a single group in Halifax to more than 360 groups nationwide.
Through its mission to break the stigma around men’s mental health, Andy’s Man Club has saved thousands of lives and inspired men to speak up when they need help 🤝
Alistair Strathern MP retweeted
I’m proud to back @alistrathern’s Bill to make relationship and sex education mandatory until 18.
Children and young people are already receiving relationship and sex education – through violent pornography and the manosphere.
We must offer them a healthy, positive alternative.
Alistair Strathern MP retweeted
RSE to 18.
On December 4th, MPs will have the chance to make young people safer by voting to extend compulsory RSE to 18.
Take 30 seconds today: tell your MP to show up and vote for the Bill.
On 4 December, MPs will debate the Relationships and Sex Education (Further Education Sector) Bill.
Email your MP and ask them to back it. Follow the link to take action:
actionnetwork.org/letters/ma…
Alistair Strathern MP retweeted
Headlines of labour market stats reinforce resilience of UK economy this year:
- employment rate ⬆️ by 0.2% to 75.3% - amongst the highest on record
- unemployment rate down⬇️ 0.1%
- inactivity ⬇️ 0.1% in the latest quarter (and a full 1% since 2024 election)
Alistair Strathern MP retweeted
ONS: UK GDP grows at its fastest annual rate in 4 years.
We had the fastest rate of GDP growth in the G7 in first half of 2026.
How about GDP per person? After a totally miserable performance under the anti-growth Conservaties, we're now on the up again since the election.
Alistair Strathern MP retweeted
These GDP figures are welcome news.
Despite conflicts in the Middle East and Europe hitting people across the world, today’s figures offer more proof of Britain’s resilience in the face of these global shocks.
GDP grew 0.7% in the three months to August 2026, following revised growth of 0.5% in the three months to July.
Services grew (+0.9%) while production (-0.2%) and construction (-1.0%) both fell.
Read the full article ➡️ ons.gov.uk/economy/grossdome…
ALT GDP growth in the UK In the three months to August 2026 GDP up 0.7% Services up 0.9% Production down 0.2% Construction down 1.0% Publication: GDP monthly estimate, UK: August 2026
Alistair Strathern MP retweeted
‘It’s quite hard for me to separate the personal from the political’
Minister for AI @KanishkaNarayan says ITV’s investigation into Reform racism is a ‘good reminder’ of what he sees as the central political question facing Britain
#Peston
Alistair Strathern MP retweeted
10,000. That's the goal!
Every seat in this stadium represents a child who could benefit from the stability of a loving home.
We’re launching a national campaign to help create 10,000 new foster places and give more children the chance to thrive.
Ever thought about becoming a foster carer? Find out more: fostering.campaign.gov.uk/
@JoshMacAlister
Alistair Strathern MP retweeted
New IMF forecasts tell you 2 things about UK economy. Firstly, the British economy has proved resilient in face of the Iran conflict: IMF have UK growth as joint second fastest in G7 this year (forget forecasts, in hard data we’ve seen the fastest growth in G7 so far this year)
Alistair Strathern MP retweeted
NEW:
From Bangkok, IMF World Economic Outlook released…
- Upgrades UK growth this year by 0.3% to 1.3%, joint second highest in G7, defying the idea the UK would be hardest hit by Iran war… but inflation higher and growth trimmed next year
- UK “stands out” on deficit reduction, IMF Chief economist tells me, as its figures show a 3.9% point fall in deficit from 2025-2031, significantly more than other G7 nations, with 3 of them actually increasing their deficits over this time.
- IMF says UK should “stay course” on fiscal plans, Chancellor arrives tomorrow
- overall story of resilience in world economy, despite the clouds from the Gulf, as AI boosts US, Asia and UK to some degree… energy and trade proving flexible in dealing with shocks
Alistair Strathern MP retweeted
Conflict in the Middle East and Europe is hitting people around the world, but the UK economy is showing strong resilience.
This week I’ll meet finance ministers in Bangkok to discuss how we limit the impact on people and businesses, provide some breathing space and drive growth
NEW:
From Bangkok, IMF World Economic Outlook released…
- Upgrades UK growth this year by 0.3% to 1.3%, joint second highest in G7, defying the idea the UK would be hardest hit by Iran war… but inflation higher and growth trimmed next year
- UK “stands out” on deficit reduction, IMF Chief economist tells me, as its figures show a 3.9% point fall in deficit from 2025-2031, significantly more than other G7 nations, with 3 of them actually increasing their deficits over this time.
- IMF says UK should “stay course” on fiscal plans, Chancellor arrives tomorrow
- overall story of resilience in world economy, despite the clouds from the Gulf, as AI boosts US, Asia and UK to some degree… energy and trade proving flexible in dealing with shocks
Alistair Strathern MP retweeted
Irrespective of tenure, all renters have the right to live in a safe and decent home and have complaints responded to in a timely manner.
Awaab’s Law is already helping to drive up standards in the social housing sector.
We’re now moving to extend it to private landlords so that England’s 11 million private renters can enjoy the same protections.
gov.uk/government/consultati…
Alistair Strathern MP retweeted
In challenging times "we need the highest quality collaboration with our closest partners", PM Andy Burnham says in Berlin as he meets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for talks
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Alistair Strathern MP retweeted
Respectfully, this is nonsense.
UK JR rules blocked delivery, which is why Labour changed them in the Planning and Infrastructure Act.
Who voted against that? The Conservatives. Repeatedly!
Alistair Strathern MP retweeted
We need thousands more foster carers to help look after vulnerable children, but too many people assume they aren’t the right fit to foster.
As we prepare to launch our national recruitment campaign, Minister for Children and Families @JoshMacAlister sat down with a foster carer, Ricardo Sinclair, to talk about what fostering can mean and to bust some of those myths.
