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Deirdre Costigan MP

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Labour MP for Ealing Southall 🌹 | Proud UNISON member | To get in touch email deirdre.costigan.mp@parliament.uk linktr.ee/deirdrecostigan

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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
West Ealing & Hanwell stations get far fewer Elizabeth Line trains due to short platforms, which is why I met the Minister for Aviation to discuss if a - climate compliant - Heathrow expansion could bring upgrades & more frequent service at these stations.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
I am deeply saddened by the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad yesterday and I want to extend my heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by this unimaginable tragedy.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Today, this Labour Government is investing £39bn in social and affordable housing, building the next generation of affordable homes in Ealing Southall.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Popped by Ealing & Hanwell allotments & community garden at the Searchlight station in Boston Manor today. This place has been here since 1924 but still going strong as a bastion of the local community!
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
This Labour Government’s decision to permanently reduce business rates for retail and hospitality businesses, as well as ending the scourge of late payments, will help revitalise our town centres in Ealing Southall, including in West Ealing.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Today, I met Middle East Minister @mphamishfalconer.bsky.social & raised the appalling situation in Gaza, weaponisation of food & expansion of illegal settlements. I urged him to do all in UK's power to end aid blocade & underlined need to recognise state of Palestine to achieve 2 state solution
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Last month, I introduced a new bill in Parliament to make employers respond to disabled workers’ requests for adjustments at work- small changes that can support people to succeed in their jobs. Read my article here: parliamentnews.co.uk/transforming...
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Transforming the workplace for disabled people | Parliament Politics Magazine
Before being elected as the MP for Ealing Southall, I was the national officer for disability equality at the country’s biggest trade union, UNISON.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Lots of residents in Ealing Southall use Charing Cross and Hillingdon hospitals, so it’s great news that they will be receiving part of London’s £168m government investment for critical upgrades and repairs.
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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Later today, Labour MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social‬ will present a Ten Minute Rule Bill to create a deadline for employers to respond to requests for reasonable adjustments from disabled workers. What is a Ten Minute Rule Bill? Our guide 🔽
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What is a Ten Minute Rule Bill?
Ten Minute Rule Bills are essentially policy aims put into legislative language in order to secure a 10-minute speaking slot during 'primetime' in the House of Commons Chamber after Question Time on…
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Proud to introduce a new law today that ensures disabled workers receive responses to their requests for workplace adjustments. This is a crucial step in closing the disability employment gap. ealing.news/news/ealing-...
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Ealing Southall MP Deirdre Costigan champions disability bill - EALING.NEWS - The Voice of Ealing's 7 towns - Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale, Southall.
Ealing Southall MP Deirdre Costigan is set to introduce a landmark bill on Tuesday (20 May 2025) designed to strengthen workplace protections for disabled people.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Today, I’m introducing a new law in Parliament to make employers respond to disabled workers’ requests for adjustments at work in line with the government’s plan to Get Britain Working. Read my article here: labourlist.org/2025/05/deir...
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'Today's bill gives disabled workers one simple change to stay in jobs they love' - LabourList
I loved the years I spent as disability officer at the country’s biggest trade union.  But the bit…
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Spent Sunday morning speaking to residents in Hanwell Broadway with local Cllrs @monhamidi.bsky.social @pollyknewstub.bsky.social & @yoelgordon.bsky.social. Lots of support for Labour's reduction in NHS waiting lists, giving more powers to police & increasing defence funding.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Thank you to everyone who has written to me about the Assisted Dying Bill being debated today. I have continued to think very carefully about this issue, and I believe that a number of the amendments being voted on today make the Bill stronger and I will be supporting them.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
One way to reduce litter & flytipping is more repair & re-use so I visited the groundbreaking Recycle for Greater Manchester Renew Hub run by SUEZ in Trafford on Friday. Brilliant example of how bikes, toys, furniture & so much more can be revamped & sold instead of dumped on our streets.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Sunshine & free live music in the parks & pubs of west London - it's gotta be Hanwell Hootie! The biggest free event of its kind in the home of LOUD (Marshall amps started in Hanwell in 1962) was a triumph yesterday. Congrats to organisers & special thanks to all the volunteers.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
A tremendous buzz at the @progbrit.bsky.social conference this weekend, the 1st for a decade & a half under a Labour government! Delighted to speak at the panel on Taking Back Control of Local Communities with Minister @sarahsackman.bsky.social @matthewpatrick.bsky.social & @hamidaali.bsky.social
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
On the 80th anniversary of VE Day I was proud to join family members, neighbours, the Mayor of Ealing & pupils from Ealing Fields at the unveiling of a blue plaque in Northfields, Ealing Southall to commemorate the extraordinary life & wartime service of SOE agent Odette Sansom.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
I was proud to join the Deputy Lieutenant & Mayor of Ealing at last night's beacon lighting event in Walpole Park in Ealing Southall to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Recent developments in India and Pakistan are deeply worrying. The UK is urging restraint and dialogue to protect civilians and maintain regional stability.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
On the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we honour the courage and sacrifice of the Second World War generation who secured the freedoms we cherish today. The sacrifices of those who fought for our peace must never be forgotten.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Residents Associations do brilliant work in local communities so I enjoyed speaking at the Boston Manor Residents Association AGM last week. Thanks to all the officers for their hard work this year.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
In my old job at @unison.org.uk I helped found the Disability Employment Charter so it was fantastic to catch up with Kim Hoque & the campaign in parliament 2day. Labour's Get Britain Working plan will help deliver many of the demands of the charter, backed by over 240 employers
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Great to hear from residents in Southall Broadway today at my coffee morning. Lots of issues raised including how we tackle fly-tipping and anti social behaviour. Next one is in Norwood Green - watch out for your invite!
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Wishing all my Jewish constituents in Ealing Southall and the Jewish community across the world a very Happy Passover ahead of tomorrow evening. Chag Pesach Sameach!
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Pensioners in Ealing Southall will be better off with Labour's £470 increase in the state pension which comes into effect today!
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Another good surgery session at Northfields Library today. If you have something you want to raise with me contact deirdre.costigan.mp@parliament.uk for an appointment. I hold regular surgeries in venues across Ealing Southall.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
This Labour government is rolling out top-quality childcare in Ealing Southall. I’m proud to say that Allenby Primary School will be one of the first schools in the country to receive extra funding for more nursery places.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
What better way to spend a sunny Saturday than litter picking in Southall Recreation Ground with the fabulous @lagercan.bsky.social volunteers! It's the @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social #TheGreatBritishSpringClean until 6 April so pick up a bag and lend a hand! #lovewhereyoulive
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Good to hear the Minister confirm that the most disabled people who can never work will be protected and that the Chancellor’s £1bn investment in employment support will help disabled people who can work find good quality jobs.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Joined local Cllrs Kim Nagpal, Ian Kingston & Paul Driscoll to speak to residents in Northfields ward this morning about Labour's Plan for Change: 🌹Rolling out wind & solar energy to reduce bills 🌹New Respect Orders to tackle anti social behaviour 🌹NHS waiting lists down!
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Proud to attend a historic first ever St Patrick's Day event at 10 Downing Street today, hosted by the Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
The St Patricks Day event at the Irish Embassy is always the talk of the town & this year was no different! Ambassador Martin Fraser does a great job looking after the Irish diaspora's interests. Lovely to be joined by Labour colleagues like Dublin born Minister @niagriffith.bsky.social
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
It's been a week of St Patricks Day events and none more enjoyable than helping to lead the London parade with @mayoroflondon.bsky.social Sadiq Khan, Irish Minister Norma Foley & Irish Olympians. Great to see the streets lined with supporters & so many kids in their green outfits.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Labour's Employment Rights Bill will protect workers in Ealing Southall from fire & rehire, exploitative zero hours contracts and unfair dismissal. What's not to like?! I was delighted to vote for it and to speak in favour in the House of Commons. It's time to make work pay.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Tonight I voted to take back our streets with Labour's Crime & Policing Bill. It will introduce Respect Orders to tackle antisocial behaviour, with immediate powers of arrest & up to 2 years imprisonment for breaches. Great work by Policing Minister DianaJohnsonMP.bsky.social
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Tonight's Community Iftar at the Young Adults Centre was a great example of the diversity of Southall. People across the community joined together to break fast and to celebrate our vibrant community.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Southall has a history of fighting for equality and challenging discrimination, so Southall Town Hall was exactly the right place to celebrate International Women's Day today. Fantastic event organised by Southall Community Alliance, complete with some excellent placards!
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
I joined Voice of Women for their International Women's Day celebration today. They meet regularly at Vishwa Mandir in Southall to chat, learn new things and support eachother. They do so much to help other women - they are a true inspiration!
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Happy International Women's Day to all the women of Ealing Southall. There are currently 263 women MPs, from all parties, most of them in this photo. That's more than ever before! But still a way to go to reach 325 which would be 50%. So let's keep pushing the glass ceiling! #IWD
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Ealing Animals Fair has been going for an amazing 46 years! I enjoyed meeting National Animal Welfare Trust, Dogs on the Street @dotslondon.bsky.social & the Animal Law Foundation @animallawfdn.bsky.social at this year's event in Hanwell Methodist church.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Students from West London College joined me at a Jobs Fair at Number 10 Downing Street this week. And yes they did get to meet the Prime Minister! @westlondoncollege.bsky.social
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
This afternoon I met with Bethany Church in Southall to talk about options to accommodate their growing congregation. Southall is home to a huge diversity of faith groups and that is our strength!
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
At my surgery in Hanwell Library this morning I helped residents with problems from housing and employment to antisocial behaviour and crime. I also met with Kuldeep from the Asian Family Counselling Service based in Southall who do valuable work keeping families together.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
A historic moment this week at the first ever Iftar in Westminster Hall in Parliament, organised by @appgbritmuslims.bsky.social Great to have Prime Minister Keir Starmer at The Big Iftar event. And the food was supplied by Suleiman from Spice Village who have a branch in Southall!
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Yesterday, I met with the Mayor of London @london.gov.uk to talk about the need for police action against crime in West Ealing and the need for improvements to TfL services such as step free access at Northfields, better Elizabeth Line service in West Ealing and Hanwell and more buses in Southall.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Brilliant news- Ealing Council has been given an additional £328,873 in emergency homelessness funding to help people as part of a £6.77 million fund allocated to London.  With this funding, fewer people will reach crisis point and end up on the streets. ealing.news/news/ealing-...
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Ealing Council gets additional emergency homelessness funding - EALING.NEWS - The Voice of Ealing 7 towns - Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale, Southall.
The Government has given Ealing an additional £328,873 in emergency homelessness funding to help people as part of a £6.77 million fund allocated to London.
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Keep Britain Tidy @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
The #GBSpringClean returns from 21 March – 6 April 2025! 🌍 Join our amazing volunteer #LitterHeroes as we come together to protect the places we love from litter. 💚 Make your pledge today and show the world how much you #LoveWhereYouLive: keepbritaintidy.org/gbspringclean
A litter-picker is photographed on a street in East London. In the sky behind him there is a cloud shaped like a heart. Text reads "Join the Great British Spring Clean. 21 March  6 April 2025".
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
With the Employment Rights Bill, Labour is standing up for workers, ending sexual harassment and ending exploitative zero hour contracts. The Conservatives have set themselves against working people. Today, I spoke against their attempt to stop these vital changes. 👇
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
A fantastic evening hosting LGBT+ Labour's event in Parliament to mark LGBT+ History Month and 50 years since the foundation of LGBT+ Labour. It was great to come together and reflect on the new Labour government's commitments on LGBT+ equality.
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Deirdre Costigan MP @deirdrecostiganmp.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
In an early phase of the government’s landmark national roll out, I'm delighted that two free breakfast clubs will soon be opening in Ealing Southall at Blair Peach and Wolf Fields Primary Schools. This government is making sure every child starts the school day ready to learn.
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