🌹Labour MP for Stratford and Bow 🌍Member, Foreign Affairs Committee 🌎Former Director of Diplomatic Relations & Global Climate Advocate 👉🏾 www.umakumaran.co.uk 👉🏾 www.instagram.com/uma.kumaran.mp/ 📧 uma.kumaran.mp@parliament.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3lkw6qiownc2cEight long years and still thousands of people in Stratford and Bow are trapped in homes with dangerous cladding I spoke to the Mirror about the the devastating impact to people’s lives and futures This Government must deliver where the last Government failed https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/i-woman-visit-absolute-tears-3490153921 Mar 2025 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkw6qiownc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3ljp4sfhl5s2bThis week I began to share my experiences from a deeply moving Foreign Affairs visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territories and West Bank There’s so much more to say – I return determined to redouble efforts for peace and to be a voice for the things I have seen independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n… https://independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…06 Mar 2025 08:57 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljp4sfhl5s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3li4uvhpimk2v💕Happy Valentine’s day! 🤳🏿Social media can be a place filled with love and content to give you all the feels. But we all know, it has a darker side with hateful content. 🥰My Stylist Magazine tip: protect your mind and seek the positivity - and bluesky has lots of it! stylist.co.uk/fitness-health…14 Feb 2025 09:22 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3li4uvhpimk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3lhbzjp6xpc2yGreat to meet Brazilian Ambassador H.E. Antonio de Aguiar Patriota The Foreign Affairs committee discussed Brazil's upcoming BRICS presidency, the Belém COP30 Climate Summit, and the fight against disinformation. 🇬🇧🤝🇧🇷 Reaffirming the friendship and ties between our countries.03 Feb 2025 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhbzjp6xpc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3lhbbotepm22bI’ve been vocal about the global spread of disinformation ‘Fake news’ has real world consequences - attempts to destabilise democracy, hamper peace efforts in the ME and in Ukraine In an unprecedented move, three Committees have written to Govt to act now👇🏾 https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/46473/documents/235834/default/03 Feb 2025 09:56 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhbbotepm22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3lh7s5znsak2vHave neglected bluesky updates lately, finding it hard to keep up with the multi platforms Follow me on instagram for more content (its also a happy place) One of the many things I did this week was meet the King - surreal! https://www.instagram.com/p/DFdccKotnwM/?igsh=cXpsMThvcHlna20=02 Feb 2025 19:46 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh7s5znsak2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3lgfmwiujlc2u🌊As Co-Chair of the Waterways APPG, It's a great way to champion Stratford & Bow’s rivers and canals, from the Bow Back Rivers to the Hertford Union Canal. We met to discuss how Britain's waterways can help lead our climate resilience, prevent flooding, boost sustainability, & connect us to nature.23 Jan 2025 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgfmwiujlc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3lgdrjxiu522bLast week we wrapped up the line by line stage of the Employment Rights Bill Committee Delivering the biggest upgrade to workers rights in a generation & the growth our economy needs ✅ Banning zero-hours contracts & fire-and-rehire ✅ Expanding sick pay and parental leave ✅ Rebuilding union rights22 Jan 2025 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgdrjxiu522bhttps://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3lgbvzqzmss24🌾 I had the honour of introducing Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he hosted Pongal (Tamil harvest festival) celebrations in Downing Street. 🇬🇧As the first British MP of Tamil heritage, it was wonderful to help bring people together, celebrating this auspicious event https://youtube.com/shorts/aFmc4dsLHNs?feature=shared21 Jan 2025 22:35 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgbvzqzmss24https://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3lg3rww5pls2hToday is a first ember of hope, but there is a long way still to go. I hope and pray the future for Israelis and Palestinians will be one of peace and security, with the sovereignty and freedom of the Palestinian people. My statement on the ceasefire deal.19 Jan 2025 12:06 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg3rww5pls2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3lg3ow6umck2hThe spread of disinformation online has happened on an industrial scale we’ve not previously seen. The unchecked ability of foreign billionaires to influence British politics must be called out and must be fought back head on. [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Jan 2025 11:12 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg3ow6umck2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3lfx6vlqabc2nRussia's shadow fleet is a disaster waiting to happen. Ageing tankers passing daily through UK waters pose a serious risk of environmental catastrophe. @timrocamp.bsky.social and I are calling for 'Shadow-Free Zones' to safeguard our coasts and marine ecosystems. 📰 https://metro.co.uk/2025/01/17/russian-shadow-fleet-tankers-threaten-catastrophic-disaster-uk-waters-22379814/17 Jan 2025 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfx6vlqabc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3lfx5dk5cxs2nThe spread of disinformation online has happened on an industrial scale The unchecked ability of foreign billionaires to influence British politics is chilling I asked the Sec of State what the Govt is doing to take the threat of foreign disinformation seriously https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE5ZAVstJUN/?igsh=MXB6ZW5pZ3YzemN5YQ==17 Jan 2025 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfx5dk5cxs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3lfpjvwsstc2sIt’s livened up in this afternoon’s session of the Employment Rights Bill Committee. We’re on week 5 of sitting This Labour Government has put forward the biggest upgrade to workers rights in a generation, proud to be serving 🌹14 Jan 2025 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfpjvwsstc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3lfntdz4dn22jIt was brilliant to welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer to unveil the AI Opportunities Action Plan at Stratford’s own UCL East – a hub that uses technology to innovate for healthcare, climate and jobs for the future. Proud that East London is once again leading the way nationally and globally!13 Jan 2025 22:54 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfntdz4dn22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3lfcdvtfkhs26Foreign influence and industrial pumping of disinformation on a scale we’ve not previously seen. He’s tweeted re UK politics over 200x in the last 9 days. He’s the richest man in the world and owns one of the world’s biggest social ‘media’ platforms. We must fight back https://www.ft.com/content/dd4b066c-30a1-4ce4-a95e-82c334a740cf09 Jan 2025 09:18 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfcdvtfkhs26https://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3lfbcesb3ys26Every child deserves the best possible start in life. The Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill is Labour's commitment to breaking down barriers to opportunity and ensuring that child’s background doesn’t determine their future. Today the Tories played shameful games with it. A dark day in politics08 Jan 2025 23:18 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfbcesb3ys26https://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3lf5duf2p5c2uBack to it! This morning the Employment Rights Bill Committee are looking legislation to strengthen Trade Union rights and undo over a decade of Tory restrictions on workers' rights. This Labour Govt is delivering the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation Listen: bit.ly/EmploymentRigh07 Jan 2025 09:34 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf5duf2p5c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/umakumaran.bsky.social/post/3lf3n2g64o222🗞️ READ: My first column of 2025 for Newham Voices. It was good to reflect on my first 6 months as your MP and to look ahead to what’s in store this year. bit.ly/UKNewhamVoices06 Jan 2025 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:dyo56nf4gyqqcs2xfke3uw2p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf3n2g64o222