Labour MP for Sunderland Central. Also on BlueSky.
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Joined February 2009
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#SAFC going the extra mile to light up the Stadium of Light red tonight in support of @SRTRC_England’s ‘Wear Red Day’.
Thank you for your 30 years of leadership standing against racism in Sunderland.
One team: on the pitch and in our city 🔴⚪️💪
#WRD26
Proud to show my support for @SRTRC_England’s ‘Wear Red day’ & their important anti-racism education work: yesterday in Parliament and today at the Stadium of Light.
Thanks to @SunderlandAFC for their continued 30 years support in tackling racism in our city and beyond.
#WRD26
Fancy that… our Reform Council leader campaigning for the very same Tory Government he now runs a mile from, that shafted Sunderland with austerity, that signed terrible asylum accommodation contracts costing taxpayers billions while losing control of the immigration system
As Reform UK’s Sunderland Leader @CllrChrisEynon blocked us, he won’t see that we are reminding everyone that he used to campaign for Boris Johnson, for a Conservative government.
He would really hate this, so whatever you do, don’t also share it.
Lewis Atkinson MP retweeted
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
Lewis Atkinson MP retweeted
Enzo Le Fée lost his father to suicide in 2021.
For World Mental Health Day, we asked the @SunderlandAFC midfielder to share some advice with his younger self...
Sunderland is in shock at the tragic loss of Luke, Jackson and Zara in the awful incident in the River Wear yesterday.
My thoughts and deepest condolences are with their families & friends, and with fellow students and staff at Sunderland College. (1/2)
This is an unimaginably difficult and painful time for all involved.
My thanks to @northumbriapol and all the emergency services involved in the incident response and investigation.
I’m aware of the serious incident in the River Wear this afternoon.
My thoughts are with everyone involved and their families, and with the emergency services responding at the scene.
Important conversation with #SAFC legend Gary Bennett.
Look out for our discussion about working as a team, racism, education and Sunderland’s future 👀🔴⚪️
ALT Picture of Gary Bennett MBE and Lewis Atkinson MP outside the stadium of light
Lewis Atkinson MP retweeted
"A massive step back" is what Sunderland's Gary Bennett told me at the SoL today
Wearside Reform has pulled council's plug on Show Racism the Red Card
The council leader says it will not support politically charged groups, something it denies
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqrm…
Lewis Atkinson MP retweeted
#SRtRC visited Barbara Priestman Academy in Sunderland to deliver a series of anti-racism workshops.
The work was part of a growing number of enquiries from specialist provisions for support in educating their learners about racism.
#antiracism #criticalthinking #semh
My view on @ReformUkWear’s withdrawal of Council support from @SRTRC_England.
‘Be more Benno’ is not a bad maxim to guide us in times like this👇
The new Hummel kit is another example of how #SAFC has reconnected with fans - what a contrast to the Donald/Methven era.
David Bruce played a key role in that. One of our own.
Commercial performance underpins on-field investment but never forget: football belongs to the fans.
Lewis Atkinson MP retweeted
Kemi lost her head at PMQs - and afterwards too.
It's not the first time. She's compared me to a Gestapo officer.
I wonder what it is about a working class woman driving record investment in state schools by ending private schools' tax breaks that the Tories hate so much.
The Gestapo marched hundreds of thousands of innocent people to their deaths.
I've ended private schools' tax breaks to invest in state schools.
No responsible leader makes vile comparisons like this. Kemi Badenoch is not fit to be Prime Minister.
ALT A quote from a Kemi Badenoch interview, comparing Bridget Phillipson to a Gestapo officer.
Lewis Atkinson MP retweeted
Keir has given huge service to our country and I want to thank him for his leadership and dedication during such a challenging period.
His decision marks the beginning of a transition and it is important that this process is conducted in an orderly and responsible way. I will put myself forward as part of this process.
The country expects stability, seriousness and a continued focus on the issues that matter most and that is what it will get.
As we move forward, our priority must be to work together to get the country back to where we all want it to be. People want to see progress on economic growth, cost of living, public services, housing and opportunities for the next generation. Political change should never distract from the responsibility to improve people's lives.
The Labour movement has always been at its strongest when it looks forward with confidence and purpose. This is what we will do from here and we will make sure this transition is a positive process of renewal for our party and our country.
Sunderland Labour team out in force in #Makerfield with @AndyBurnhamGM.
Vote Labour, vote Andy
ALT Lewis Atkinson MP with Andy Burnham and Labour campaigners.
The first duty of Government is the defence of the UK.
@JohnHealey_MP has served with distinction. He is respected across country & party.
His concerns must be taken with utmost seriousness - and necessary Govt choices made to protect the UK against significant & rising threats
Lewis Atkinson MP retweeted
Together with almost 140 fellow Labour MPs, I have written to the Foreign Secretary to call for a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements. Our group includes every Labour select committee chair.
It’s time to be clear that settlements have no viable economic future
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