David Lammy

Great to catch up with my friend @jdvance today in DC following his talks in Pakistan. It is vital that the ceasefire continues and we get shipping flowing freely again through the Straits of Hor...

I recently visited HMP Liverpool and spent time with some of the men involved in the Samaritans’ Listener scheme, where they are trained to support others through some of their darkest moments. H...

Last week I joined colleagues across the Government Legal Profession to mark the launch of a new Diversity and Inclusion Strategy alongside my friend, the Solicitor General @ellie_reeves80. This m...

"They are the most dedicated workforce you will ever get. Highly motivated and highly skilled". At No.10, New Futures Network brought together over 100 businesses to recognise their role in helpi...

It was a privilege to meet such inspiring young men and boys at the @kingstrust's 50th anniversary event in Parliament this week. Hearing first-hand what it means to be a young man in the UK today...

What happens if there’s a serious incident in prison? The Operational Response and Resilience Unit is a highly trained, specialist unit who are deployed in high-risk scenarios in prisons. Come b...

Truly honoured to receive the Hammer Award at the GG2 Leadership & Diversity Awards. This moment reflects a journey shaped by community, hard work and a belief in something bigger than ourselves -...

We're investing funding through the Pride in Place programme, to give local people the power to choose how £20 million is used to strengthen their neighbourhoods. Watch Deputy Prime Minister, Davi...

Great to launch the @lewishamlabour manifesto for @amandaforlewishammayor yesterday, a bold vision for Lewisham that builds on our Labour council’s strong record. Fantastic to see 100+ members the...

The UK and Canada share a close and enduring partnership, built on shared values and strong cooperation. Always great to see @AnitaAnandMP to discuss how we can strengthen our work together on def...

Last week, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy met probation officers and community leaders in Ely and Caerau. Grand Avenues is a neighbourhood-based project in Cardiff that relocates key support se...

@faronalexpaul is making a real difference in his community, taking knives off our streets and helping young men choose a better path. Faron’s story is inspirational. We both shared our own expe...

Last week visited HMP Liverpool to see the role of football and sports in rehabilitating prisoners. Programmes like these benefit prisoners’ mental and physical health and equip them with key lif...

Happy St Patrick’s Day! ☘️ Great to meet Tánaiste @simonharristd yesterday. The relationship between the UK and Ireland is deep, historic and forward-looking. We’re working together to strengthen ...

Let me answer your questions about what the Courts Bill actually does 👆🏿 #ukpolitics #courts #UKparliament #fyp

The Courts Bill is about fixing a system that has been left to fail for far too long. 80,000 cases are stuck in the backlog. Victims are waiting months - sometimes years - for justice. These are...

The choice is stark: do nothing and face a 200,000-case backlog by 2035, leaving victims waiting years for justice - or reform the system and restore the promise that justice should be swift and fair.

5 facts you may not have known about our Courts 👆🏿

After 14 years of Tory mismanagement, the Criminal Justice System is on the brink of collapse. 80,000 cases are stuck in the backlog. Victims are waiting months - sometimes years - for justice. ...

Over two and a half years waiting for justice. Morwenna shares how repeated trial delays left her waiting for her day in court and the toll it took. For victims of crime, long delays can deepen t...