Calvin Bailey MBE MP

Our Armed Forces personnel give so much in service to our country. When they leave service, accessing support should be simple. That's why I was pleased to highlight investment in new VALOUR veteran support centres yesterday, with more locations to be announced soon. 👇

Proud to support GMB’s Black History Month reception in Parliament and launch their new race activist toolkit. Great to catch up with so many wonderful friends fighting for equality in their workplaces! 💪

My statement on the Green Party's 'Zionism' motion 👇

A whirlwind few days at Labour Conference! Catching up with brilliant colleagues and veterans’ organisations, inc. Fighting With Pride, Help for Heroes, Stonewater, and international friends- too many inspiring conversations to count! 🌹🌈

Reflecting on the PM’s powerful speech: we now have a path forward on Britain’s great challenges – social care, the erosion of public control over the basics of life, and the damage from Brexit. Equally important is the unifying sense of what we’re fighting for: hope again. ❤️👇

Peter's experience as a GP and commitment to our APPG's work over the past 2 years make him a brilliant choice for Chair. Thank you Peter! 🙏👇

This week we formally launched in Parliament, alongside our first pamphlet, Defending Britain, Defending Values 🌹 Thank you to UKspace for supporting its publication, and to everyone who joined us. Get involved: labourdefence.org.uk 🧵

Calling all Peabody residents! Join me, Cllr Aisha Abubakar and the Peabody Housing team on Saturday 5 September, 10:30am-12pm for a Coffee Morning & Housing Forum. 🏘️☕️ 📧Contact calvin.bailey.mp@parliament.uk for the location!

🚨Update on Wanstead High School development: This morning I met with the Head of Redbridge Council to raise the ongoing disruptions at Wanstead High School. I will keep up the pressure and keep you updated on progress. 👇

On Ukraine’s Independence Day, we stand with you, today and always, in defence of your freedom and independence. 📸 With members of the Defence Select Committee in Ukraine, 2025

Today I just wanted to share a quick message on the recent discussion about the homophobia faced by my colleague Wes Streeting following his appointment to the MoD. Not only is this deeply disappointing but it simply bears no reflection on the reality of our incredible and diverse Armed Forces.

Lovely to catch up with Eddy Smythe at a celebration of the Tapestry of Black Britons, which commemorates Black British service people who fought in WW2. This includes Eddy’s father Johnny, who served in the RAF and endured 18 months in a POW camp after being shot down defending Britain.

Schools should be safe places where children can learn and thrive, but parents are rightly concerned about classrooms becoming too hot during heatwaves. I've met with local schools and councils to push for practical solutions, including cooling systems, more shade and greener school spaces. 👇

Andy Burnham’s first announcement, to remove VAT from electricity, will make a real difference to the cost of living for people in Leyton and Wanstead. 🏡💷 It shows this Labour Government's commitment to reducing the cost of living. 👇

Hostile state actors like the IRGC have done serious harm to the UK. Important to highlight the impact in my own constituency as I spoke from the frontbench on Iran. 👇

So valuable to join the Deputy PM's roundtable on the disproportionate impacts of prostate cancer on Black men. My final act as Chair of the Prostate Cancer APPG, following my appointment to the government - I’m so grateful for the opportunity to have led this work. 💙

Collaboration is key to making the Armed Forces Covenant a lived reality for our Armed Forces community across the UK. Great to meet the Veteran Commissioners from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland this week, alongside Nick Pope (Cobseo), and Armed Forces Commissioner Perkins. 👇

The latest constituent newsletter is out! If you’re signed up, have a look in your inbox 📬 If not, you can subscribe for the July newsletter here 👇 www.calvinbailey.co.uk

It tells you everything you need to know about Kemi Badneoch and Nigel Farage that as London schools, hospitals and transport networks all buckle under extreme record-breaking temperatures, they gather with fossil fuel lobbyists, climate deniers and the far-right to demand an end to Net Zero

Happy Reserves Day all! Our reservists bring expertise from all walks of life, balancing civilian careers with a commitment to protect our country. Awesome example of that dual role: RAF reservists piloting an easyJet flight today. 👇

Today we are in the heart of East London for our England United tournament to celebrate England's World Cup campaign supported by @calvinbailey.bsky.social @leytonorienttrust.bsky.social

Today we held a tournament with 6 fantastic local school teams, 60 participants, @leytonorienttrust.bsky.social & @britishfuture.bsky.social 👇 So important to come together, learn about the diverse stories in our national team, and raise our voices for England’s success. Come on England! ❤️

A privilege to attend my first Armed Forces Week celebrations as Minister for Veterans and People this weekend in Coleraine, Northern Ireland - a real opportunity to thank the remarkable people who serve our country. I’m grateful to everyone who came out to mark the occasion. 🙏

My statement on the Prime Minister’s resignation 👇

Today is Windrush Day. In 1948, the HMT Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury. A third of those on board were ex-RAF, returning after WWII. The Windrush Generation helped rebuild Britain and shaped its future. Today we honour their legacy and thank those who paved the way. 🙏

The attack in Edinburgh was appalling; we must recognise the pattern as well as dealing with the perpetrator. Islamophobia and anti‑Muslim hatred have been steadily normalised. Our national security requires us to challenge EVERY form of divisive racist rhetoric fuelling violence on our streets.

In Parliament, APPG Chair @calvinbailey.bsky.social reflected on yesterday's meeting of the APPG on Prostate Cancer on the recent Men’s Health Strategy – and called for a prostate cancer roundtable ahead of the national summit on men & boys taking place later this year. Watch Calvin’s remarks:

What a game. Well done the Os. Great spirit. Mansfield next…

A very cold and wet morning on the door. But lovely feedback and responses from our constituents in Leytonstone.

So excited for tomorrow, come on the Os!!!!

During LGBT+ History Month, we celebrate the heritage and contribution of LGBT+ communities across the UK and the world. Labour will always stand with LGBT+ people.

We are and @stellacreasy.bsky.social we are so lucky to be on your team. Your ingenuity will be part of any solution of that there is no doubt.

Let’s. And let us not listen to the hate spouted by those that never served who denies those that did their rightful place in history.

Yesterday evening I met with a large group of constituents suffering the effects of 14 years of chronic under investment in policing. Criminality and ASB is significantly impacting parts of our community. This isn’t an instant fix, but this is the start we need.

Rain🌧️ did not stop play out on the @wflabour.bsky.social #Leytonstone #LabourDoorstep🌹 this AM. Lots of gr8 chat💬 with local residents! @calvinbailey.bsky.social @lgalabour.bsky.social @graciemaew.bsky.social @miriammirwitch.bsky.social @shumonalirahman.bsky.social @kira.social

#BringIt the #NLWA #ReusableRevolution Campaign has been launched in #WalthamForest! Thanx to the support of local businesses! @wflabour.bsky.social @graciemaew.bsky.social @calvinbailey.bsky.social @miriammirwitch.bsky.social @kira.social @lgalabour.bsky.social

I'm proud to sponsor and launch the new cross-party AI Parliamentary Scheme. This scheme empowers MPs with vital insights & knowledge on AI, from its basics to ethical impacts. Great to talk with Demos & Google reps and I'm excited to see what they're doing in this space!

I am honoured to be appointed UK Trade Envoy to Southern Africa @biztradegovuk. Strengthening our trade & seizing opportunities for mutual benefit with our partners and friends in the region is essential to secure growth in these volatile times. 🌍 questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...

🚨❄️ As temperatures drop the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (#SWEP) is active across London.   If you see someone sleeping rough in Leyton, Leytonstone, Wanstead or South Woodford, please do help by contacting @Tell_StreetLink: streetlink.org.uk

Successive governments have failed on social care. It’s not a shortage of good ideas that’s the problem, but a shortage of good politics. Today that changes with Louise Casey. Britain has a social care crisis. Here’s how we’ll work together to fix it 👇🏻 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...