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Richard Burgon MP

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Leeds born and bred. Labour Member of Parliament for Leeds East🌹

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I've long called for a wealth tax - and it’s great to see support for it growing stronger by the day. A 2% Wealth Tax on assets over £10 Million would raise £24 BILLION per year The public backs a Wealth Tax. Let's step up our campaigning to get the Government to introduce one!

I've long called for a wealth tax - and it’s great to see support for it growing stronger by the day. A 2% Wealth Tax on assets over £10 Million would raise £24 BILLION per year The public backs a Wealth Tax. Let's step up our campaigning to get the Government to introduce one!

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We don't need any more cuts. A Wealth Tax of just 2% on assets over £10 million would raise £24 BILLION per year. That's what I've been fighting for - and that's the way to pay for the investment our public services so desperately need.

We don't need any more cuts. A Wealth Tax of just 2% on assets over £10 million would raise £24 BILLION per year. That's what I've been fighting for - and that's the way to pay for the investment our public services so desperately need.

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How many more people in Gaza need to be killed, injured or starved by Israel, until the Government does the right thing and brings in widespread sanctions - on arms, on trade and on the individuals responsible for this genocide?

How many more people in Gaza need to be killed, injured or starved by Israel, until the Government does the right thing and brings in widespread sanctions - on arms, on trade and on the individuals responsible for this genocide?

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Great to join thousands of teachers in Parliament Square calling for the Government to give them a proper pay rise.

Great to join thousands of teachers in Parliament Square calling for the Government to give them a proper pay rise.

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As I told ITV News Calendar: someone could need help cutting their food, washing themselves and going to the toilet — and still not qualify for PIP. That's totally unacceptable. The Government must drop this horrifying plan and instead tax extreme wealth, not target those in need.

As I told ITV News Calendar: someone could need help cutting their food, washing themselves and going to the toilet — and still not qualify for PIP. That's totally unacceptable. The Government must drop this horrifying plan and instead tax extreme wealth, not target those in need.

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The world's top court warned of genocide in Gaza. Over 800 British lawyers are warning of Genocide. Every Government is complicit unless they do all they can to stop this. Impose widespread sanctions on Israel - on trade, politicians and its economy - and stop all arms sales.

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The world's top court warned of genocide in Gaza. Over 800 British lawyers are warning of Genocide. Every Government is complicit unless they do all they can to stop this. Impose widespread sanctions on Israel - on trade, politicians and its economy - and stop all arms sales.

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Amazing scenes of children in Gaza celebrating the ceasefire. There’s a long way to go to ensure a future where such laughter is never silenced again - through genuine peace and justice for Palestine. But after so much pain, today we can share their joy

Amazing scenes of children in Gaza celebrating the ceasefire. There’s a long way to go to ensure a future where such laughter is never silenced again - through genuine peace and justice for Palestine. But after so much pain, today we can share their joy

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Spain's devastating floods highlight the need for massive investment to address the climate crisis. The fossil fuel giants have made eye-watering profits while fuelling climate chaos. Today I called for oil and gas companies to be made to pay for the climate action we need.

Spain's devastating floods highlight the need for massive investment to address the climate crisis. The fossil fuel giants have made eye-watering profits while fuelling climate chaos. Today I called for oil and gas companies to be made to pay for the climate action we need.

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Alaa Abd El Fattah is a celebrated British-Egyptian writer and human rights campaigner. Imprisoned for the past decade for his writings, his mother is currently on hunger strike for his release. The Government must do all it can to reunite him with his family. #BringAlaaHome

Alaa Abd El Fattah is a celebrated British-Egyptian writer and human rights campaigner. Imprisoned for the past decade for his writings, his mother is currently on hunger strike for his release. The Government must do all it can to reunite him with his family. #BringAlaaHome

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The ‘Great Israeli Real Estate Event’ is to be held in London this Sunday. This disgraceful event will involve the sale of land stolen from Palestinians in illegal Israeli settlements. Today, I called for the Government to ban this event.

The ‘Great Israeli Real Estate Event’ is to be held in London this Sunday. This disgraceful event will involve the sale of land stolen from Palestinians in illegal Israeli settlements. Today, I called for the Government to ban this event.

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I recently led a debate in Parliament to ban ALL MPs' second jobs. When an MP can pocket more for a couple of hours of “work” than a nurse earns in an entire year, something is deeply broken in our politics. It's time to end this racket. Watch clips from my speech here 👇

I recently led a debate in Parliament to ban ALL MPs' second jobs. When an MP can pocket more for a couple of hours of “work” than a nurse earns in an entire year, something is deeply broken in our politics. It's time to end this racket. Watch clips from my speech here 👇

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When an MP can pocket more in a couple of hours of “work” than a nurse earns in an entire year - as Nigel Farage has done - something is deeply broken in our politics. This has to stop. It’s time to ban ALL MPs’ second jobs. From my speech in Parliament today.

When an MP can pocket more in a couple of hours of “work” than a nurse earns in an entire year - as Nigel Farage has done - something is deeply broken in our politics. This has to stop. It’s time to ban ALL MPs’ second jobs. From my speech in Parliament today.

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Billionaire wealth keeps piling up. Everyone else is left with less and less. With this mountain of pasta, I show why we need to tax the Billionaires.

Billionaire wealth keeps piling up. Everyone else is left with less and less. With this mountain of pasta, I show why we need to tax the Billionaires.

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Today in Parliament, I called on the Government to impose sanctions on Israel. Over 50 MPs from seven parties have now backed my motion calling for sanctions. That’s the only way to force Israel to stop committing war crimes and to back a ceasefire.

Today in Parliament, I called on the Government to impose sanctions on Israel. Over 50 MPs from seven parties have now backed my motion calling for sanctions. That’s the only way to force Israel to stop committing war crimes and to back a ceasefire.

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There is a growing push inside Parliament for widespread sanctions on Israel. It's what the public wants. And a new poll shows more than two-thirds of Labour members want tough sanctions too. This is a fight we are going to win!

There is a growing push inside Parliament for widespread sanctions on Israel. It's what the public wants. And a new poll shows more than two-thirds of Labour members want tough sanctions too. This is a fight we are going to win!

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With my friend Jeremy Corbyn, I've just delivered key medical aid to Cuba. This is part of the Nuestra America Convoy that’s bringing in huge amounts of aid as Trump tightens the cruel and illegal blockade of Cuba. Donate and learn about the #NuestraAmericaConvoy below.

With my friend Jeremy Corbyn, I've just delivered key medical aid to Cuba. This is part of the Nuestra America Convoy that’s bringing in huge amounts of aid as Trump tightens the cruel and illegal blockade of Cuba. Donate and learn about the #NuestraAmericaConvoy below.

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I oppose all nuclear weapons and believe in a nuclear-free Middle East as part of a nuclear-free world. Today I called on the Foreign Secretary to address Israel’s nuclear weapons arsenal – thought to include at least 90 nuclear warheads. There must be no double standards.

I oppose all nuclear weapons and believe in a nuclear-free Middle East as part of a nuclear-free world. Today I called on the Foreign Secretary to address Israel’s nuclear weapons arsenal – thought to include at least 90 nuclear warheads. There must be no double standards.

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At Prime Minister's Questions, I called on the Prime Minister not to cut support for disabled people and instead to introduce a Wealth Tax on the very wealthiest in our society.

At Prime Minister's Questions, I called on the Prime Minister not to cut support for disabled people and instead to introduce a Wealth Tax on the very wealthiest in our society.

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Ban All MPs' Second Jobs!

Ban All MPs' Second Jobs!

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We face the threat of a far-right government for the first time in our history. To stop Reform we need to rebuild our lost support with real Labour values. That change must begin now. If it doesn’t, Labour will face disaster in the 2026 elections and time will be up for the PM.

We face the threat of a far-right government for the first time in our history. To stop Reform we need to rebuild our lost support with real Labour values. That change must begin now. If it doesn’t, Labour will face disaster in the 2026 elections and time will be up for the PM.

Richard Burgon MP

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Keir Starmer needs to go. But not through a Cabinet stitch-up or palace coup. And not through a snap leadership election run under rule changes designed by Morgan McSweeney/Labour Together in order to hand someone like Wes Streeting a coronation. My full interview on Sky.

Keir Starmer needs to go. But not through a Cabinet stitch-up or palace coup. And not through a snap leadership election run under rule changes designed by Morgan McSweeney/Labour Together in order to hand someone like Wes Streeting a coronation. My full interview on Sky.

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The Prime Minister has taken the Labour Whip from MPs like Rachael Maskell for opposing disability benefit cuts. And he denies it to Diane Abbott, Apsana Begum and others too. All whilst he leaves Peter Mandelson with the Labour Whip. Completely unjustifiable!

The Prime Minister has taken the Labour Whip from MPs like Rachael Maskell for opposing disability benefit cuts. And he denies it to Diane Abbott, Apsana Begum and others too. All whilst he leaves Peter Mandelson with the Labour Whip. Completely unjustifiable!

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Trade union leaders, Labour MPs and members groups have launched a new call to end the factional culture coming from the top of the Labour Party and to restore Labour democracy and members’ rights. 🌹Sign up here:

Trade union leaders, Labour MPs and members groups have launched a new call to end the factional culture coming from the top of the Labour Party and to restore Labour democracy and members’ rights. 🌹Sign up here:

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As I’ve said, Keir Starmer needs to go. But not through a Cabinet stitch-up or palace coup. And not through a snap leadership election designed to hand Wes Streeting a coronation. We need a proper democratic contest involving the whole Labour movement so we get this right.

As I’ve said, Keir Starmer needs to go. But not through a Cabinet stitch-up or palace coup. And not through a snap leadership election designed to hand Wes Streeting a coronation. We need a proper democratic contest involving the whole Labour movement so we get this right.

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There is hardly any fraud in the disability benefits system. In response to my parliamentary questions, the DWP says just 0.2% of personal independence payment (PIP) spending is due to fraud. Today I called for an end to the scapegoating of disabled people on benefits.

There is hardly any fraud in the disability benefits system. In response to my parliamentary questions, the DWP says just 0.2% of personal independence payment (PIP) spending is due to fraud. Today I called for an end to the scapegoating of disabled people on benefits.

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At PMQs today, I told the Prime Minister that to stop a Reform Government we need a return to real Labour values. That means real action to tackle poverty and inequality, a Wealth Tax on the super-rich, and an ethical foreign policy that takes a strong stand against war crimes.

At PMQs today, I told the Prime Minister that to stop a Reform Government we need a return to real Labour values. That means real action to tackle poverty and inequality, a Wealth Tax on the super-rich, and an ethical foreign policy that takes a strong stand against war crimes.

Richard Burgon MP

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Following today's revelations that King Charles has an estimated personal fortune of £1.8 Billion, in Parliament I called for a debate on whether public money should be being spent on the Coronation - especially given the very difficult economic situation so many people are in.

Following today's revelations that King Charles has an estimated personal fortune of £1.8 Billion, in Parliament I called for a debate on whether public money should be being spent on the Coronation - especially given the very difficult economic situation so many people are in.

Richard Burgon MP

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Last night I was in a total blackout in Cuba's capital Havana - a result of the cruel & illegal US blockade and Trump's attempt to tighten this by stopping any fuel getting in. Trump is trying to strangle millions of people into submission. We must take a stand against this.

Last night I was in a total blackout in Cuba's capital Havana - a result of the cruel & illegal US blockade and Trump's attempt to tighten this by stopping any fuel getting in. Trump is trying to strangle millions of people into submission. We must take a stand against this.

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I just told the Health Secretary that restoring the pay of Junior Doctors is totally affordable. Restoring their pay would cost around £1 billion per year. That's less than half the cost of the giveaway handed to the super-rich through the non-dom tax avoidance scheme.

I just told the Health Secretary that restoring the pay of Junior Doctors is totally affordable. Restoring their pay would cost around £1 billion per year. That's less than half the cost of the giveaway handed to the super-rich through the non-dom tax avoidance scheme.

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