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- Stephen Kinnock, Aberafan Maesteg (lab)
- Kirsty Blackman, Aberdeen North (snp)
- Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen South (snp)
- Seamus Logan, Aberdeenshire North and Moray East (snp)
- Kenneth Stevenson, Airdrie and Shotts (lab)
- Alex Baker, Aldershot (lab)
- Wendy Morton, Aldridge-Brownhills (con)
- Brian Leishman, Alloa and Grangemouth (lab)
- Connor Rand, Altrincham and Sale West (lab)
- Mark Tami, Alyn and Deeside (lab)
- Linsey Farnsworth, Amber Valley (lab)
- Dave Doogan, Angus and Perthshire Glens (snp)
- Stephen Gethins, Arbroath and Broughty Ferry (snp)
- Brendan O'Hara, Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber (snp)
- Andrew Griffith, Arundel and South Downs (con)
- Lee Anderson, Ashfield (ref)
- Sojan Joseph, Ashford (lab)
- Angela Rayner, Ashton-under-Lyne (lab)
- Laura Kyrke-Smith, Aylesbury (lab)
- Elaine Stewart, Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock (lab)
- Sean Woodcock, Banbury (lab)
- Claire Hughes, Bangor Aberconwy (lab)
- Nesil Caliskan, Barking (lab)
- Dan Jarvis, Barnsley North (lab)
- Stephanie Peacock, Barnsley South (lab)
- Michelle Scrogham, Barrow and Furness (lab)
- Richard Holden, Basildon and Billericay (con)
- Luke Murphy, Basingstoke (lab)
- Jo White, Bassetlaw (lab)
- Wera Hobhouse, Bath (ld)
- Kirsteen Sullivan, Bathgate and Linlithgow (lab)
- Marsha De Cordova, Battersea (lab)
- Joy Morrissey, Beaconsfield (con)
- Liam Conlon, Beckenham and Penge (lab)
- Mohammad Yasin, Bedford (lab)
- Gavin Robinson, Belfast East (dup)
- John Finucane, Belfast North (sf)
- Claire Hanna, Belfast South and Mid Down (sdlp)
- Paul Maskey, Belfast West (sf)
- Neil Coyle, Bermondsey and Old Southwark (lab)
- John Lamont, Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk (con)
- Rushanara Ali, Bethnal Green and Stepney (lab)
- Graham Stuart, Beverley and Holderness (con)
- Dr Kieran Mullan, Bexhill and Battle (con)
- Daniel Francis, Bexleyheath and Crayford (lab)
- Calum Miller, Bicester and Woodstock (ld)
- Alison McGovern, Birkenhead (lab)
- Preet Kaur Gill, Birmingham Edgbaston (lab)
- Paulette Hamilton, Birmingham Erdington (lab)
- Tahir Ali, Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley (lab)
- Liam Byrne, Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North (lab)
- Shabana Mahmood, Birmingham Ladywood (lab)
- Laurence Turner, Birmingham Northfield (lab)
- Ayoub Khan, Birmingham Perry Barr (ind)
- Al Carns, Birmingham Selly Oak (lab)
- Jess Phillips, Birmingham Yardley (lab)
- Sam Rushworth, Bishop Auckland (lab)
- Adnan Hussain, Blackburn (ind)
- Graham Stringer, Blackley and Middleton South (lab)
- Lorraine Beavers, Blackpool North and Fleetwood (lab)
- Chris Webb, Blackpool South (lab)
- Nick Smith, Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney (lab)
- Liz Twist, Blaydon and Consett (lab)
- Ian Lavery, Blyth and Ashington (lab)
- Alison Griffiths, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton (con)
- Natalie Fleet, Bolsover (lab)
- Kirith Entwistle, Bolton North East (lab)
- Yasmin Qureshi, Bolton South and Walkden (lab)
- Phil Brickell, Bolton West (lab)
- Peter Dowd, Bootle (lab)
- Richard Tice, Boston and Skegness (ref)
- Tom Hayes, Bournemouth East (lab)
- Jessica Toale, Bournemouth West (lab)
- Peter Swallow, Bracknell (lab)
- Imran Hussain, Bradford East (lab)
- Judith Cummins, Bradford South (lab)
- Naz Shah, Bradford West (lab)
- James Cleverly, Braintree (con)
- David Chadwick, Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe (ld)
- Dawn Butler, Brent East (lab)
- Barry Gardiner, Brent West (lab)
- Ruth Cadbury, Brentford and Isleworth (lab)
- Alex Burghart, Brentwood and Ongar (con)
- Chris Elmore, Bridgend (lab)
- Sir Ashley Fox, Bridgwater (con)
- Charlie Dewhirst, Bridlington and The Wolds (con)
- Martin Vickers, Brigg and Immingham (con)
- Chris Ward, Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven (lab)
- Siân Berry, Brighton Pavilion (grn)
- Carla Denyer, Bristol Central (grn)
- Kerry McCarthy, Bristol East (lab)
- Damien Egan, Bristol North East (lab)
- Darren Jones, Bristol North West (lab)
- Karin Smyth, Bristol South (lab)
- Jerome Mayhew, Broadland and Fakenham (con)
- Peter Fortune, Bromley and Biggin Hill (con)
- Bradley Thomas, Bromsgrove (con)
- Lewis Cocking, Broxbourne (con)
- Juliet Campbell, Broxtowe (lab)
- Callum Anderson, Buckingham and Bletchley (lab)
- Oliver Ryan, Burnley (ind)
- Jacob Collier, Burton and Uttoxeter (lab)
- James Frith, Bury North (lab)
- Christian Wakeford, Bury South (lab)
- Peter Prinsley, Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket (lab)
- Ann Davies, Caerfyrddin (pc)
- Chris Evans, Caerphilly (lab)
- Jamie Stone, Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (ld)
- Josh Fenton-Glynn, Calder Valley (lab)
- Perran Moon, Camborne and Redruth (lab)
- Daniel Zeichner, Cambridge (lab)
- Josh Newbury, Cannock Chase (lab)
- Rosie Duffield, Canterbury (ind)
- Jo Stevens, Cardiff East (lab)
- Anna McMorrin, Cardiff North (lab)
- Stephen Doughty, Cardiff South and Penarth (lab)
- Alex Barros-Curtis, Cardiff West (lab)
- Julie Minns, Carlisle (lab)
- Bobby Dean, Carshalton and Wallington (ld)
- Rebecca Harris, Castle Point (con)
- Alan Gemmell, Central Ayrshire (lab)
- Mel Stride, Central Devon (con)
- Patrick Spencer, Central Suffolk and North Ipswich (con)
- Ben Lake, Ceredigion Preseli (pc)
- Tristan Osborne, Chatham and Aylesford (lab)
- Tom Morrison, Cheadle (ld)
- Marie Goldman, Chelmsford (ld)
- Ben Coleman, Chelsea and Fulham (lab)
- Max Wilkinson, Cheltenham (ld)
- Sarah Green, Chesham and Amersham (ld)
- Samantha Dixon, Chester North and Neston (lab)
- Aphra Brandreth, Chester South and Eddisbury (con)
- Toby Perkins, Chesterfield (lab)
- Jess Brown-Fuller, Chichester (ld)
- Sir Iain Duncan Smith, Chingford and Woodford Green (con)
- Sarah Gibson, Chippenham (ld)
- Dan Tomlinson, Chipping Barnet (lab)
- Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Chorley (sp)
- Sir Christopher Chope, Christchurch (con)
- Rachel Blake, Cities of London and Westminster (lab)
- Mary Kelly Foy, City of Durham (lab)
- Nigel Farage, Clacton (ref)
- Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Clapham and Brixton Hill (lab)
- Becky Gittins, Clwyd East (lab)
- Gill German, Clwyd North (lab)
- Frank McNally, Coatbridge and Bellshill (lab)
- Pam Cox, Colchester (lab)
- Paul Davies, Colne Valley (lab)
- Sarah Russell, Congleton (lab)
- Lee Barron, Corby and East Northamptonshire (lab)
- Mary Creagh, Coventry East (lab)
- Taiwo Owatemi, Coventry North West (lab)
- Zarah Sultana, Coventry South (ind)
- Melanie Ward, Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (lab)
- Emma Foody, Cramlington and Killingworth (lab)
- Peter Lamb, Crawley (lab)
- Connor Naismith, Crewe and Nantwich (lab)
- Natasha Irons, Croydon East (lab)
- Chris Philp, Croydon South (con)
- Sarah Jones, Croydon West (lab)
- Katrina Murray, Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch (lab)
- Margaret Mullane, Dagenham and Rainham (lab)
- Lola McEvoy, Darlington (lab)
- Jim Dickson, Dartford (lab)
- Stuart Andrew, Daventry (con)
- Catherine Atkinson, Derby North (lab)
- Baggy Shanker, Derby South (lab)
- John Whitby, Derbyshire Dales (lab)
- Iqbal Mohamed, Dewsbury and Batley (ind)
- Olly Glover, Didcot and Wantage (ld)
- Sally Jameson, Doncaster Central (lab)
- Lee Pitcher, Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme (lab)
- Ed Miliband, Doncaster North (lab)
- Chris Coghlan, Dorking and Horley (ld)
- Mike Tapp, Dover and Deal (lab)
- Nigel Huddleston, Droitwich and Evesham (con)
- Sonia Kumar, Dudley (lab)
- Helen Hayes, Dulwich and West Norwood (lab)
- John Cooper, Dumfries and Galloway (con)
- David Mundell, Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale (con)
- Chris Law, Dundee Central (snp)
- Graeme Downie, Dunfermline and Dollar (lab)
- Alex Mayer, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard (lab)
- Liz Saville Roberts, Dwyfor Meirionnydd (pc)
- Dr Rupa Huq, Ealing Central and Acton (lab)
- James Murray, Ealing North (lab)
- Deirdre Costigan, Ealing Southall (lab)
- Yuan Yang, Earley and Woodley (lab)
- Grahame Morris, Easington (lab)
- Sammy Wilson, East Antrim (dup)
- Mims Davies, East Grinstead and Uckfield (con)
- Sir Stephen Timms, East Ham (lab)
- Damian Hinds, East Hampshire (con)
- Joani Reid, East Kilbride and Strathaven (lab)
- Gregory Campbell, East Londonderry (dup)
- Blair McDougall, East Renfrewshire (lab)
- Claire Coutinho, East Surrey (con)
- Polly Billington, East Thanet (lab)
- Danny Kruger, East Wiltshire (con)
- Tom Rutland, East Worthing and Shoreham (lab)
- Josh Babarinde, Eastbourne (ld)
- Liz Jarvis, Eastleigh (ld)
- Chris Murray, Edinburgh East and Musselburgh (lab)
- Tracy Gilbert, Edinburgh North and Leith (lab)
- Ian Murray, Edinburgh South (lab)
- Dr Scott Arthur, Edinburgh South West (lab)
- Christine Jardine, Edinburgh West (ld)
- Kate Osamor, Edmonton and Winchmore Hill (lab)
- Justin Madders, Ellesmere Port and Bromborough (lab)
- Clive Efford, Eltham and Chislehurst (lab)
- Charlotte Cane, Ely and East Cambridgeshire (ld)
- Feryal Clark, Enfield North (lab)
- Dr Neil Hudson, Epping Forest (con)
- Helen Maguire, Epsom and Ewell (ld)
- Adam Thompson, Erewash (lab)
- Abena Oppong-Asare, Erith and Thamesmead (lab)
- Monica Harding, Esher and Walton (ld)
- Steve Race, Exeter (lab)
- David Reed, Exmouth and Exeter East (con)
- Euan Stainbank, Falkirk (lab)
- Suella Braverman, Fareham and Waterlooville (con)
- Gregory Stafford, Farnham and Bordon (con)
- Helen Whately, Faversham and Mid Kent (con)
- Seema Malhotra, Feltham and Heston (lab)
- Pat Cullen, Fermanagh and South Tyrone (sf)
- Claire Hazelgrove, Filton and Bradley Stoke (lab)
- Sarah Sackman, Finchley and Golders Green (lab)
- Tony Vaughan, Folkestone and Hythe (lab)
- Matt Bishop, Forest of Dean (lab)
- Colum Eastwood, Foyle (sdlp)
- Anna Sabine, Frome and East Somerset (ld)
- Andrew Snowden, Fylde (con)
- Sir Edward Leigh, Gainsborough (con)
- Mark Ferguson, Gateshead Central and Whickham (lab)
- Michael Payne, Gedling (lab)
- Naushabah Khan, Gillingham and Rainham (lab)
- John Grady, Glasgow East (lab)
- Martin Rhodes, Glasgow North (lab)
- Maureen Burke, Glasgow North East (lab)
- Gordon McKee, Glasgow South (lab)
- Dr Zubir Ahmed, Glasgow South West (lab)
- Patricia Ferguson, Glasgow West (lab)
- Sarah Dyke, Glastonbury and Somerton (ld)
- Richard Baker, Glenrothes and Mid Fife (lab)
- Alex McIntyre, Gloucester (lab)
- Jeremy Hunt, Godalming and Ash (con)
- David Davis, Goole and Pocklington (con)
- Harriet Cross, Gordon and Buchan (con)
- Andrew Gwynne, Gorton and Denton (ind)
- Dame Caroline Dinenage, Gosport (con)
- Tonia Antoniazzi, Gower (lab)
- Gareth Davies, Grantham and Bourne (con)
- Dr Lauren Sullivan, Gravesham (lab)
- Melanie Onn, Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes (lab)
- Rupert Lowe, Great Yarmouth (ref)
- Matthew Pennycook, Greenwich and Woolwich (lab)
- Zöe Franklin, Guildford (ld)
- Diane Abbott, Hackney North and Stoke Newington (lab)
- Dame Meg Hillier, Hackney South and Shoreditch (lab)
- Alex Ballinger, Halesowen (lab)
- Kate Dearden, Halifax (lab)
- Paul Holmes, Hamble Valley (con)
- Imogen Walker, Hamilton and Clyde Valley (lab)
- Andy Slaughter, Hammersmith and Chiswick (lab)
- Tulip Siddiq, Hampstead and Highgate (lab)
- Neil O'Brien, Harborough, Oadby and Wigston (con)
- Chris Vince, Harlow (lab)
- Victoria Collins, Harpenden and Berkhamsted (ld)
- Tom Gordon, Harrogate and Knaresborough (ld)
- Bob Blackman, Harrow East (con)
- Gareth Thomas, Harrow West (lab)
- Jonathan Brash, Hartlepool (lab)
- Sir Bernard Jenkin, Harwich and North Essex (con)
- Helena Dollimore, Hastings and Rye (lab)
- Alan Mak, Havant (con)
- John McDonnell, Hayes and Harlington (ind)
- Lisa Smart, Hazel Grove (ld)
- David Taylor, Hemel Hempstead (lab)
- David Pinto-Duschinsky, Hendon (lab)
- Freddie van Mierlo, Henley and Thame (ld)
- Jesse Norman, Hereford and South Herefordshire (con)
- Sir Roger Gale, Herne Bay and Sandwich (con)
- Josh Dean, Hertford and Stortford (lab)
- Sir Oliver Dowden, Hertsmere (con)
- Joe Morris, Hexham (lab)
- Elsie Blundell, Heywood and Middleton North (lab)
- Jon Pearce, High Peak (lab)
- Dr Luke Evans, Hinckley and Bosworth (con)
- Alistair Strathern, Hitchin (lab)
- Sir Keir Starmer, Holborn and St Pancras (lab)
- Richard Foord, Honiton and Sidmouth (ld)
- Julia Lopez, Hornchurch and Upminster (con)
- Catherine West, Hornsey and Friern Barnet (lab)
- John Milne, Horsham (ld)
- Bridget Phillipson, Houghton and Sunderland South (lab)
- Peter Kyle, Hove and Portslade (lab)
- Harpreet Uppal, Huddersfield (lab)
- Ben Obese-Jecty, Huntingdon (con)
- Sarah Smith, Hyndburn (lab)
- Wes Streeting, Ilford North (lab)
- Jas Athwal, Ilford South (lab)
- Martin McCluskey, Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West (lab)
- Angus MacDonald, Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire (ld)
- Jack Abbott, Ipswich (lab)
- Joe Robertson, Isle of Wight East (con)
- Richard Quigley, Isle of Wight West (lab)
- Jeremy Corbyn, Islington North (ind)
- Emily Thornberry, Islington South and Finsbury (lab)
- Kate Osborne, Jarrow and Gateshead East (lab)
- Robbie Moore, Keighley and Ilkley (con)
- Sir Jeremy Wright, Kenilworth and Southam (con)
- Joe Powell, Kensington and Bayswater (lab)
- Rosie Wrighting, Kettering (lab)
- Lillian Jones, Kilmarnock and Loudoun (lab)
- Ed Davey, Kingston and Surbiton (ld)
- Karl Turner, Kingston upon Hull East (lab)
- Dame Diana Johnson, Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham (lab)
- Emma Hardy, Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice (lab)
- Mike Wood, Kingswinford and South Staffordshire (con)
- Anneliese Midgley, Knowsley (lab)
- Sorcha Eastwood, Lagan Valley (all)
- Cat Smith, Lancaster and Wyre (lab)
- Alex Sobel, Leeds Central and Headingley (lab)
- Richard Burgon, Leeds East (lab)
- Fabian Hamilton, Leeds North East (lab)
- Katie White, Leeds North West (lab)
- Hilary Benn, Leeds South (lab)
- Mark Sewards, Leeds South West and Morley (lab)
- Rachel Reeves, Leeds West and Pudsey (lab)
- Shivani Raja, Leicester East (con)
- Shockat Adam, Leicester South (ind)
- Liz Kendall, Leicester West (lab)
- Jo Platt, Leigh and Atherton (lab)
- James MacCleary, Lewes (ld)
- Janet Daby, Lewisham East (lab)
- Vicky Foxcroft, Lewisham North (lab)
- Ellie Reeves, Lewisham West and East Dulwich (lab)
- Calvin Bailey, Leyton and Wanstead (lab)
- Dave Robertson, Lichfield (lab)
- Hamish Falconer, Lincoln (lab)
- Maria Eagle, Liverpool Garston (lab)
- Kim Johnson, Liverpool Riverside (lab)
- Dan Carden, Liverpool Walton (lab)
- Paula Barker, Liverpool Wavertree (lab)
- Ian Byrne, Liverpool West Derby (lab)
- Gregor Poynton, Livingston (lab)
- Dame Nia Griffith, Llanelli (lab)
- Douglas Alexander, Lothian East (lab)
- Dr Jeevun Sandher, Loughborough (lab)
- Victoria Atkins, Louth and Horncastle (con)
- Jess Asato, Lowestoft (lab)
- Sarah Owen, Luton North (lab)
- Rachel Hopkins, Luton South and South Bedfordshire (lab)
- Tim Roca, Macclesfield (lab)
- Joshua Reynolds, Maidenhead (ld)
- Helen Grant, Maidstone and Malling (con)
- Josh Simons, Makerfield (lab)
- Sir John Whittingdale, Maldon (con)
- Lucy Powell, Manchester Central (lab)
- Afzal Khan, Manchester Rusholme (lab)
- Jeff Smith, Manchester Withington (lab)
- Steve Yemm, Mansfield (lab)
- Brian Mathew, Melksham and Devizes (ld)
- Edward Argar, Melton and Syston (con)
- Saqib Bhatti, Meriden and Solihull East (con)
- Gerald Jones, Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare (lab)
- Blake Stephenson, Mid Bedfordshire (con)
- Greg Smith, Mid Buckinghamshire (con)
- Andrew Cooper, Mid Cheshire (lab)
- Jonathan Davies, Mid Derbyshire (lab)
- Vikki Slade, Mid Dorset and North Poole (ld)
- Susan Murray, Mid Dunbartonshire (ld)
- Peter Bedford, Mid Leicestershire (con)
- George Freeman, Mid Norfolk (con)
- Alison Bennett, Mid Sussex (ld)
- Cathal Mallaghan, Mid Ulster (sf)
- Henry Tufnell, Mid and South Pembrokeshire (lab)
- Luke Myer, Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland (lab)
- Andy McDonald, Middlesbrough and Thornaby East (lab)
- Kirsty McNeill, Midlothian (lab)
- Emily Darlington, Milton Keynes Central (lab)
- Chris Curtis, Milton Keynes North (lab)
- Dame Siobhain McDonagh, Mitcham and Morden (lab)
- Catherine Fookes, Monmouthshire (lab)
- Steve Witherden, Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr (lab)
- Graham Leadbitter, Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey (snp)
- Lizzi Collinge, Morecambe and Lunesdale (lab)
- Pamela Nash, Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke (lab)
- Torcuil Crichton, Na h-Eileanan an Iar (lab)
- Carolyn Harris, Neath and Swansea East (lab)
- Sir Julian Lewis, New Forest East (con)
- Sir Desmond Swayne, New Forest West (con)
- Robert Jenrick, Newark (con)
- Lee Dillon, Newbury (ld)
- Chi Onwurah, Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West (lab)
- Mary Glindon, Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend (lab)
- Catherine McKinnell, Newcastle upon Tyne North (lab)
- Adam Jogee, Newcastle-under-Lyme (lab)
- Jessica Morden, Newport East (lab)
- Ruth Jones, Newport West and Islwyn (lab)
- Dáire Hughes, Newry and Armagh (sf)
- Martin Wrigley, Newton Abbot (ld)
- Alan Strickland, Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor (lab)
- Jon Trickett, Normanton and Hemsworth (lab)
- Jim Allister, North Antrim (tuv)
- Irene Campbell, North Ayrshire and Arran (lab)
- Richard Fuller, North Bedfordshire (con)
- Ben Maguire, North Cornwall (ld)
- Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, North Cotswolds (con)
- Ian Roome, North Devon (ld)
- Simon Hoare, North Dorset (con)
- Alex Easton, North Down (ind)
- Luke Akehurst, North Durham (lab)
- Steve Barclay, North East Cambridgeshire (con)
- Louise Jones, North East Derbyshire (lab)
- Wendy Chamberlain, North East Fife (ld)
- Alex Brewer, North East Hampshire (ld)
- Chris Hinchliff, North East Hertfordshire (lab)
- Dan Norris, North East Somerset and Hanham (lab)
- Ellie Chowns, North Herefordshire (grn)
- Steff Aquarone, North Norfolk (ld)
- David Smith, North Northumberland (lab)
- Helen Morgan, North Shropshire (ld)
- Sadik Al-Hassan, North Somerset (lab)
- Rachel Taylor, North Warwickshire and Bedworth (lab)
- Sam Carling, North West Cambridgeshire (lab)
- Kemi Badenoch, North West Essex (con)
- Kit Malthouse, North West Hampshire (con)
- Amanda Hack, North West Leicestershire (lab)
- James Wild, North West Norfolk (con)
- Lucy Rigby, Northampton North (lab)
- Mike Reader, Northampton South (lab)
- Alice Macdonald, Norwich North (lab)
- Clive Lewis, Norwich South (lab)
- Nadia Whittome, Nottingham East (lab)
- Alex Norris, Nottingham North and Kimberley (lab)
- Lilian Greenwood, Nottingham South (lab)
- Jodie Gosling, Nuneaton (lab)
- Louie French, Old Bexley and Sidcup (con)
- Debbie Abrahams, Oldham East and Saddleworth (lab)
- Jim McMahon, Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton (lab)
- Alistair Carmichael, Orkney and Shetland (ld)
- Gareth Bacon, Orpington (con)
- Jade Botterill, Ossett and Denby Dale (lab)
- Anneliese Dodds, Oxford East (lab)
- Layla Moran, Oxford West and Abingdon (ld)
- Alison Taylor, Paisley and Renfrewshire North (lab)
- Johanna Baxter, Paisley and Renfrewshire South (lab)
- Miatta Fahnbulleh, Peckham (lab)
- Jonathan Hinder, Pendle and Clitheroe (lab)
- Dr Marie Tidball, Penistone and Stocksbridge (lab)
- Markus Campbell-Savours, Penrith and Solway (lab)
- Pete Wishart, Perth and Kinross-shire (snp)
- Andrew Pakes, Peterborough (lab)
- Fred Thomas, Plymouth Moor View (lab)
- Luke Pollard, Plymouth Sutton and Devonport (lab)
- Yvette Cooper, Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley (lab)
- Alex Davies-Jones, Pontypridd (lab)
- Neil Duncan-Jordan, Poole (lab)
- Apsana Begum, Poplar and Limehouse (ind)
- Amanda Martin, Portsmouth North (lab)
- Stephen Morgan, Portsmouth South (lab)
- Sir Mark Hendrick, Preston (lab)
- Fleur Anderson, Putney (lab)
- Georgia Gould, Queen's Park and Maida Vale (lab)
- John Healey, Rawmarsh and Conisbrough (lab)
- Mark Francois, Rayleigh and Wickford (con)
- Matt Rodda, Reading Central (lab)
- Olivia Bailey, Reading West and Mid Berkshire (lab)
- Anna Turley, Redcar (lab)
- Chris Bloore, Redditch (lab)
- Rebecca Paul, Reigate (con)
- Chris Bryant, Rhondda and Ogmore (lab)
- Maya Ellis, Ribble Valley (lab)
- Sarah Olney, Richmond Park (ld)
- Rishi Sunak, Richmond and Northallerton (con)
- Paul Waugh, Rochdale (lab)
- Lauren Edwards, Rochester and Strood (lab)
- Andrew Rosindell, Romford (con)
- Caroline Nokes, Romsey and Southampton North (con)
- Andy MacNae, Rossendale and Darwen (lab)
- Jake Richards, Rother Valley (lab)
- Sarah Champion, Rotherham (lab)
- John Slinger, Rugby (lab)
- David Simmonds, Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner (con)
- Mike Amesbury, Runcorn and Helsby (ind)
- Dr Ben Spencer, Runnymede and Weybridge (con)
- James Naish, Rushcliffe (lab)
- Michael Shanks, Rutherglen (lab)
- Alicia Kearns, Rutland and Stamford (con)
- Rebecca Long Bailey, Salford (lab)
- John Glen, Salisbury (con)
- Alison Hume, Scarborough and Whitby (lab)
- Sir Nicholas Dakin, Scunthorpe (lab)
- Bill Esterson, Sefton Central (lab)
- Keir Mather, Selby (lab)
- Laura Trott, Sevenoaks (con)
- Gill Furniss, Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough (lab)
- Abtisam Mohamed, Sheffield Central (lab)
- Olivia Blake, Sheffield Hallam (lab)
- Louise Haigh, Sheffield Heeley (lab)
- Clive Betts, Sheffield South East (lab)
- Michelle Welsh, Sherwood Forest (lab)
- Anna Dixon, Shipley (lab)
- Julia Buckley, Shrewsbury (lab)
- Kevin McKenna, Sittingbourne and Sheppey (lab)
- Sir Julian Smith, Skipton and Ripon (con)
- Dr Caroline Johnson, Sleaford and North Hykeham (con)
- Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, Slough (lab)
- Gurinder Singh Josan, Smethwick (lab)
- Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst, Solihull West and Shirley (con)
- Robin Swann, South Antrim (uup)
- James McMurdock, South Basildon and East Thurrock (ref)
- Pippa Heylings, South Cambridgeshire (ld)
- Dr Roz Savage, South Cotswolds (ld)
- Samantha Niblett, South Derbyshire (lab)
- Caroline Voaden, South Devon (ld)
- Lloyd Hatton, South Dorset (lab)
- Chris Hazzard, South Down (sf)
- Anna Gelderd, South East Cornwall (lab)
- Sir John Hayes, South Holland and The Deepings (con)
- Alberto Costa, South Leicestershire (con)
- Ben Goldsborough, South Norfolk (lab)
- Sarah Bool, South Northamptonshire (con)
- Paul Foster, South Ribble (lab)
- Emma Lewell-Buck, South Shields (lab)
- Stuart Anderson, South Shropshire (con)
- James Cartlidge, South Suffolk (con)
- Rebecca Smith, South West Devon (con)
- Gagan Mohindra, South West Hertfordshire (con)
- Terry Jermy, South West Norfolk (lab)
- Dr Andrew Murrison, South West Wiltshire (con)
- Darren Paffey, Southampton Itchen (lab)
- Satvir Kaur, Southampton Test (lab)
- Bayo Alaba, Southend East and Rochford (lab)
- David Burton-Sampson, Southend West and Leigh (lab)
- Bambos Charalambous, Southgate and Wood Green (lab)
- Patrick Hurley, Southport (lab)
- Lincoln Jopp, Spelthorne (con)
- Kim Leadbeater, Spen Valley (lab)
- Daisy Cooper, St Albans (ld)
- Noah Law, St Austell and Newquay (lab)
- David Baines, St Helens North (lab)
- Marie Rimmer, St Helens South and Whiston (lab)
- Andrew George, St Ives (ld)
- Ian Sollom, St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire (ld)
- Leigh Ingham, Stafford (lab)
- Dame Karen Bradley, Staffordshire Moorlands (con)
- Jonathan Reynolds, Stalybridge and Hyde (lab)
- Kevin Bonavia, Stevenage (lab)
- Chris Kane, Stirling and Strathallan (lab)
- Navendu Mishra, Stockport (lab)
- Chris McDonald, Stockton North (lab)
- Matt Vickers, Stockton West (con)
- Gareth Snell, Stoke-on-Trent Central (lab)
- David Williams, Stoke-on-Trent North (lab)
- Dr Allison Gardner, Stoke-on-Trent South (lab)
- Sir Gavin Williamson, Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge (con)
- Cat Eccles, Stourbridge (lab)
- Jim Shannon, Strangford (dup)
- Uma Kumaran, Stratford and Bow (lab)
- Manuela Perteghella, Stratford-on-Avon (ld)
- Steve Reed, Streatham and Croydon North (lab)
- Andrew Western, Stretford and Urmston (lab)
- Dr Simon Opher, Stroud (lab)
- Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, Suffolk Coastal (lab)
- Lewis Atkinson, Sunderland Central (lab)
- Dr Al Pinkerton, Surrey Heath (ld)
- Nusrat Ghani, Sussex Weald (con)
- Andrew Mitchell, Sutton Coldfield (con)
- Luke Taylor, Sutton and Cheam (ld)
- Torsten Bell, Swansea West (lab)
- Will Stone, Swindon North (lab)
- Heidi Alexander, Swindon South (lab)
- Sarah Edwards, Tamworth (lab)
- Esther McVey, Tatton (con)
- Gideon Amos, Taunton and Wellington (ld)
- Shaun Davies, Telford (lab)
- Cameron Thomas, Tewkesbury (ld)
- Mark Pritchard, The Wrekin (con)
- Kevin Hollinrake, Thirsk and Malton (con)
- Claire Young, Thornbury and Yate (ld)
- Jen Craft, Thurrock (lab)
- Antonia Bance, Tipton and Wednesbury (lab)
- Rachel Gilmour, Tiverton and Minehead (ld)
- Tom Tugendhat, Tonbridge (con)
- Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, Tooting (lab)
- Steve Darling, Torbay (ld)
- Nick Thomas-Symonds, Torfaen (lab)
- Sir Geoffrey Cox, Torridge and Tavistock (con)
- David Lammy, Tottenham (lab)
- Jayne Kirkham, Truro and Falmouth (lab)
- Mike Martin, Tunbridge Wells (ld)
- Munira Wilson, Twickenham (ld)
- Sir Alan Campbell, Tynemouth (lab)
- Carla Lockhart, Upper Bann (dup)
- Danny Beales, Uxbridge and South Ruislip (lab)
- Kanishka Narayan, Vale of Glamorgan (lab)
- Florence Eshalomi, Vauxhall and Camberwell Green (lab)
- Simon Lightwood, Wakefield and Rothwell (lab)
- Dame Angela Eagle, Wallasey (lab)
- Valerie Vaz, Walsall and Bloxwich (lab)
- Stella Creasy, Walthamstow (lab)
- Charlotte Nichols, Warrington North (lab)
- Sarah Hall, Warrington South (lab)
- Matt Western, Warwick and Leamington (lab)
- Sharon Hodgson, Washington and Gateshead South (lab)
- Matt Turmaine, Watford (lab)
- Adrian Ramsay, Waveney Valley (grn)
- Katie Lam, Weald of Kent (con)
- Gen Kitchen, Wellingborough and Rushden (lab)
- Tessa Munt, Wells and Mendip Hills (ld)
- Andrew Lewin, Welwyn Hatfield (lab)
- Andrew Bowie, West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine (con)
- Sarah Coombes, West Bromwich (lab)
- Edward Morello, West Dorset (ld)
- Douglas McAllister, West Dunbartonshire (lab)
- James Asser, West Ham and Beckton (lab)
- Ashley Dalton, West Lancashire (lab)
- Nick Timothy, West Suffolk (con)
- Órfhlaith Begley, West Tyrone (sf)
- Dame Harriett Baldwin, West Worcestershire (con)
- Tim Farron, Westmorland and Lonsdale (ld)
- Dan Aldridge, Weston-super-Mare (lab)
- Sir Alec Shelbrooke, Wetherby and Easingwold (con)
- Josh MacAlister, Whitehaven and Workington (lab)
- Derek Twigg, Widnes and Halewood (lab)
- Lisa Nandy, Wigan (lab)
- Paul Kohler, Wimbledon (ld)
- Dr Danny Chambers, Winchester (ld)
- Jack Rankin, Windsor (con)
- Matthew Patrick, Wirral West (lab)
- Priti Patel, Witham (con)
- Charlie Maynard, Witney (ld)
- Will Forster, Woking (ld)
- Clive Jones, Wokingham (ld)
- Sureena Brackenridge, Wolverhampton North East (lab)
- Pat McFadden, Wolverhampton South East (lab)
- Warinder Juss, Wolverhampton West (lab)
- Tom Collins, Worcester (lab)
- Michael Wheeler, Worsley and Eccles (lab)
- Dr Beccy Cooper, Worthing West (lab)
- Andrew Ranger, Wrexham (lab)
- Emma Reynolds, Wycombe (lab)
- Mark Garnier, Wyre Forest (con)
- Mike Kane, Wythenshawe and Sale East (lab)
- Adam Dance, Yeovil (ld)
- Llinos Medi, Ynys Môn (pc)
- Rachael Maskell, York Central (lab)
- Luke Charters, York Outer (lab)
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Potholes are the main concern for Bassetlaw residents
Jo White (Bassetlaw)
I am getting a huge number of messages from people about potholes across Bassetlaw. Our roads are falling apart and it cannot go on like this.
Many drivers tell me they are worried about damage to their cars. They say they have to swerve to avoid deep holes in the road. People are facing huge bills for car repairs to fix damage to tyres. I have even heard about license plates being ripped from cars by deep potholes in some areas.
Recently, I was contacted by residents who live on Sheffield Road in Blyth. The road there is in a terrible state. Large lorries hit the crater holes at speed, and the impact is so strong that nearby houses shake, day and night. Some residents are struggling to sleep through the night because the vibrations are so bad. Some have even seen cracks appear in their brickwork. That is simply not good enough.
I am pushing for the whole road to be properly resurfaced, not just patched up. I am pleased that this request has now been put forward to the County Council as part of next year’s roads budget. I will keep pressing for it to be approved.
I see the ‘dob jobs’ taking place, but this is a quick fix and not a permanent solution. In some cases, the roads crumble again within weeks. The County Council recently spent £75,000 on flags for lampposts. While I love to see our flag flying, is this really the priority when our roads are in such a bad state?
We have heard plenty of excuses. The councillor in charge of roads has even tried to blame my husband, John Mann, the former MP for Bassetlaw. But I have lived here in Bassetlaw for over 25 years, and I have never known our roads to be in such poor condition. Over the past few months, I have reported over 50 potholes across Bassetlaw. But when I go to report them, I often see that they have been reported many times before, and no action has been taken.
Many people ask me what is being done about it. Here are the facts. Nottinghamshire County Council is in charge of looking after our roads. It runs this service through its company, VIA. The Council has been given an extra £8.3 million from the government to fix roads. This is on top of the £70 million it already has for road repairs. I plan to meet with the County Council very soon, alongside other Nottinghamshire MPs of all parties to discuss the issue.
The Council is saying it plans to buy a special machine called the JCB Pothole Pro. It costs about £200,000 and is meant to repair potholes more quickly. However, I am concerned that the previous Conservative administration looked at this in 2021, and found that the machine did not save money, could damage kerbs, and had problems on narrow roads. Most importantly, it did not fix potholes any faster than normal repair methods.
I will be keeping a close eye on how this money is spent. What matters most is that our roads are maintained and properly repaired. My message is clear, use the money and get on with the job.
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New support for Portsmouth’s child victims
Stephen Morgan (Portsmouth South)
The Labour Government has announced plans for a new Victims’ Code which will provide better support to child victims in Portsmouth to understand their rights as victims of crime and, more crucially, how to get the help they need to recover.
Many children and young people don’t know where to turn following crimes such as domestic abuse and sexual violence – lost in the complexities of the criminal justice system.
As well as strengthening the Victims’ Code, the Government will work with young people and experts to develop the first ever child-friendly version of the code, setting out in age-appropriate language a child’s rights as a victim of crime – including the right to be referred or self-refer to support services.
The Government is seeking to restore victims’ trust in the Criminal Justice System and this move is a material guarantee of their rights.
Proposals in the new Victims’ Code include more direct contact with police and probation officers alongside parents for those aged 12 and up, granting them the dignity and autonomy they deserve as survivors of crime.
From reporting all the way through to trial and beyond, a better Victims’ Code will encourage all victims to see their cases through, knowing that the Government stands firmly on their side.
This represents a Labour manifesto pledge delivered and introduces invaluable support to victims in their time of greatest need.
Commenting, Stephen Morgan, MP for Portsmouth South, said:
“I know that, unfortunately, Portsmouth people have often encountered difficulties in the past when seeking support, seeking justice and reporting crimes, especially young people.
“As I have previously raised these issues with Government ministers, I welcome the Government’s new Victims’ Code.
“This will support victims of crime across Britain, including Portsmouth, to have fuller confidence in our Criminal Justice System, and support them in claiming the rights they are due”.
Proposed improvements to the Victims’ Code for all victims include new fundamental principles and training for agencies across the justice system to deliver a higher standard of communication with victims. Compliance with the Victims’ Code is enshrined in law.
When commenced, the strengthened powers of the Victims’ Commissioner will hold agencies to account should they fall short of the Code’s standards without good reason.
Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary, David Lammy, said:
“Navigating the justice system can be a challenge for many, but for children – a matrix! I’m incredibly proud of the changes to the Victims’ Code we’re exploring hand-in-hand with the people who will need it most.
“It’s unthinkable that an innocent and vulnerable child would ever need the criminal justice system, but it’s a reality we can’t ignore. Through the revisions we’re proposing, children will be the drivers on their journey to justice.”
This news follows a series of key interventions designed to protect women and children from violence and abuse.
These include the launch of the Government’s landmark VAWG Strategy to tackle violence against women and girls, and the decision to repeal the presumption of parental involvement to focus family court proceedings squarely on children’s safety.
Ministers have also committed to review the ‘National Protocol’ guidelines to stop the criminalisation of children in care and remove parental responsibility from people who have been convicted of a serious sexual offence against any child, and where a child is born of rape.
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Our local M&S tops a mystery shopper survey by The Grocer
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West)
Congratulations to our local M&S for topping a mystery shopper survey by The Grocer, notably praised for standout customer service and availability of products.
On my last visit, the great service absolutely merited this recognition!
A real credit to a hardworking team. Well done! 
Supporting Llanelli’s transport and logistics businesses
Dame Nia Griffith (Llanelli)
Around 1,000 jobs in Llanelli are in the transport and logistics sector.
I recently met with the Road Haulage Association in Parliament who represent 21 locally based businesses to hear about how the industry is so important to developing our regional economy and to listen to their concerns which include driver welfare, rest facilities, crime, security, skills, infrastructure and international pressures.
Four local schools recognised for their excellence in supporting disadvantaged children
Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle upon Tyne North)
Jeff Smith MP welcomes Labour’s plan to protect leaseholders in Manchester Withington
Jeff Smith (Manchester Withington)
Jeff Smith MP has welcomed the Labour Government’s announcement that ground rents will be capped at £250 a year, calling it a “long overdue step that will make a real difference to leaseholders in Manchester Withington.”
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Steve Reed, confirmed the cap as part of a wider package of measures.
Jeff Smith said the change will bring relief to families who have faced unfair and escalating charges for years.
“I have met many residents who have been ripped off for far too long. This cap will save some families hundreds of pounds a year and finally puts an end to one of the worst injustices in the leasehold system.”
Alongside the cap, the Government has published the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, which will strengthen the rights and protections of more than five million leaseholders. The Moving to Commonhold consultation has also opened, giving people the chance to shape the next phase of reform.
The announcement also builds on the recently passed Renters Rights Act and Labour’s landmark planning reforms, aimed at ensuring everyone has a safe and secure home.
Jeff also welcomed the Government’s commitment to ban new leasehold flats, delivering on Labour’s manifesto pledge to bring to an end the outdated leasehold model.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:
“Good news for homeowners, we’re capping ground rent at £250. That means if you are a leaseholder, and your ground rent is more than £250, you’ll be paying less.
“And I’ve spoken to so many people who say this will make a difference to them of hundreds of pounds.
“That’s really important because the cost of living is the single most important thing across the country.
“So this is a promise that we said we’d deliver and I’m really pleased that we’re delivering on that promise.”
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Steve Reed said:
“If you own a flat you can be forced to pay ground rents that can become completely unaffordable. We said we’d be on the side of leaseholders – which is why today we are capping ground rent – helping millions of leaseholders by saving them money and giving them control over their home.
“The leasehold system has tainted the dream of home ownership for so many. We are taking action where others have failed – strengthening home ownership and calling time on leasehold for good.”
Jeff Smith, Labour MP for Manchester Withington, said:
“This is fantastic news for leaseholders in Manchester Withington who have been trapped in an unfair system for too long. The Conservatives promised to fix this problem back in 2017 but didn’t. I am proud that a Labour Government has delivered where the previous Tory Government failed. When I stood to be your local MP in July 2024, our manifesto promised this reform, and I’m delighted this protection for leaseholders is being brought forward by Labour.”
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Amanda Martin MP welcomes historic investment in community energy by the Labour Government
Amanda Martin (Portsmouth North)
Local MP Amanda Martin has today welcomed the major announcement by Labour that communities across the UK, including in Portsmouth, will be given the opportunity to own and control their own energy projects.
- Communities across Hampshire set to benefit from a share of new £1bn fund
- Amanda Martin MP welcomes potential community energy opportunities for Portsmouth
- Partnership with Great British Energy to put communities back in control
Labour’s plan delivers the biggest public investment in community energy in British history, and will give communities a stake in the places they live, as well as generating profits that can be reinvested locally.
Communities will be able to express their interest in funding and advice on building clean energy projects in their town or village through Great British Energy, with a new “one stop shop” set up for local energy.
Welcoming the plan, Amanda Martin MP said: “This is a hugely exciting plan that opens up opportunities for communities in Porstmouth to take back control of their energy.
“This Labour government is putting power and wealth back in the hands of local communities, so profits can flow back into local areas, not simply out to big energy companies.”
Emma Bridge, Chief Executive of Community Energy England, added: “Community Energy England welcomes the announcement of £1bn for local and community energy, which will unleash the sector to grow exponentially again. By harnessing the passion, expertise and money of local people, this investment will deliver community benefit, bill savings, local jobs and energy justice.
“The Local Power Plan is an important step to putting people and community energy at the heart of the energy transformation. We look forward to working closely with Great British Energy and the government on detailed investment and delivery programmes so that our members can scale this work as soon as possible.”
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UK now a pioneer in plant breeding: Don’t ruin it, Keir!
George Freeman (Mid Norfolk)
Published in the Sunday Express
Sir Keir Starmer must stand firm against the EU when it comes to post-brexit freedom to develop gene-edited crops banned by Eurocrats, an MP has warned.
George Freeman urged the Prime Minister not to “give away” the UK’S freedom to pioneer in plant breeding and regulation, such as the development of disease-resistant and drought-resistant crops.
He said: “Agritech is a huge global growth market for both exports and investment. For it to thrive, we must have policies in place that incentivise our farmers to “grow more with less”.
“Europe is also a key market – for both UK food and agritech. One of the real benefits of Brexit was the freedom to develop disease-resistant and drought-resistant crops, such as the blight-resistant potato.
“As the government reduces trade friction with the European market, we mustn’t give away the freedom to pioneer in plant breeding and regulation, but instead be an innovative accelerator testbed where new innovations can be tested on their way to the EU market.”
The Express’s Give Us a Proper Brexit crusade has called for the government to slash red tape for businesses.
The UK introduced the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 after Brexit, diverging from EU rules by allowing lighter regulation for gene-edited crops. Both the National Farmers’ Union and MPS on the Commons’ Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee have raised concerns over these technological advances being sacrificed in order to reach a deal with the EU.
Mr Freeman said: “Although few in Whitehall seem to understand it, the global market for agricultural and food technology is exploding with billions of pounds of investment as nations look to secure food supplies for growing populations.
“To avoid mass famines, the globe has to double food production on the same land area using half as much water and energy.”
He added: “The UK is a powerhouse in agricultural research and development, and agritech innovation – Norfolk especially – but we’ve been very bad at commercialising it globally.”
Norfolk’s Broadland Food Innovation Centre is home to a cluster of agricultural food innovators such as Condimentum, the home of Colman’s mustard powder, and hand-made frozen meals brand Farmyard.
James Smith, CEO of Condimentum, told the Express during a tour of the 25,000sq ft facility that the consortium was set up by the English Mustard Growers’ and Norfolk Mint Growers’ co-operatives.
It is one of only three mills worldwide capable of producing double superfine mustard flour.
The factory makes mustard for Colman’s parent company Unilever, which closed its Carrow Works site in Norwich in 2020 after 160 years. Talking about how Colman’s is integral to
Norfolk, Mr Smith said: “Mustard is probably one of those legacy condiments that have such a heritage.”
They also process fresh mint from local farmers within two hours of harvest. Mr Smith said Brexit had not impacted hugely in terms of sourcing raw materials. He added: “But goods coming from Europe into the UK got slowed down quite a bit.we were at that time selling predominantly into the UK so it didn’t really affect us. I think longer term, we’re going to find challenges around regulatory diversion... especially around farming operations like the use of pesticides and insecticides.
“There is some cost impact that we’ve seen and some logistic challenges that have come but I would say that’s levelled a little bit now. But I think for us in the food industry generally, diversion of regulation is going to be a big challenge we need to keep an eye on.”
Meanwhile, nearby food innovator Hannah Springham and her chef husband Andrew Jones create Michelin restaurantlevel food for first and business class airline travellers out of Heathrow and Gatwick.
The pair closed their fine-dining restaurant Farmyard, which featured in Michelin’s guide, in 2024 after seven years.
When the Express visited their kitchen of the same name, parmesan cream sauce with black pepper was bubbling away beside lentil bolognese in industrial-sized pots.
Hannah said: “In lockdown, we pivoted to making frozen ready-meals, which was a bit controversial because we were fine dining. My husband, who’s the chef, was like, I didn’t get into chefing to do frozen meals. We’ve just pivoted because somebody in our restaurant came and took away the food on their private jet and said ‘you need to get into airlines’.
Chicken, currently sourced from Europe because of supply chain issues, is their “big seller” and is a staple on flights to the USA every day.
Andrew cooks around 20,000 chicken breasts each month which then get added to other dishes, and the kitchen uses locally sourced vegetables.
Hannah said: “As a small producer and a small business, we hear a lot of talk about the government wanting growth and I think decisions being made more quickly in support of business is really important.
“Quite a lot of the time stuff with government or local council can take a while, and if we have to wait that means we can lose a contract if we can’t act quickly.”
There is Still a Genocide Happening in Gaza
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Clapham and Brixton Hill)
I took part in a debate on the government’s genocide risk assessment in Gaza. Since Israel launched its offensive in 2023, we have seen actions which clearly constitute a genocide: targeted attacks on civilians and journalists, the forced displacement of people from their homes, the obstruction of humanitarian aid, the weaponisation of starvation and the destruction of vital civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, schools and universities.
More than 70,000 people have been killed, with entire bloodlines wiped out. Yet the government still refuses to designate what is happening in Gaza as a genocide. When governments avoid the term genocide, it is not because facts on the ground are unclear. It is because the implications are inconvenient. They would require us to stop arms sales and suspend military cooperation, for instance. History will not describe what is unfolding in Palestine as a war, an invasion or just an occupation; it will describe it as a genocide.
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Defence Question 02/02/2026
Emma Lewell-Buck (South Shields)
In Parliament today I asked the Secretary of State for Defence, will Canada be asked to join the JEF? You can Listen to my question and the response from the Secretary of State below.
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Labour is protecting Leaseholders from unfair charges, and capping ground rents
Liz Kendall (Leicester West)
This week Labour has published its draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill.
For too long, leaseholders and homeowners with unadopted estates have paid through the roof for
substandard service from unscrupulous managing agents and freeholders.
Every year, homeowners pay £600 million to freeholders. And in 2024, service charges reached an
average of £2,300 a year, increasing well above inflation.
Labour’s Bill will take direct action on the cost-of-living crisis for leaseholders.
The Government is capping ground rent at £250 a year, and moving to a peppercorn after 40 years.
The legislation also establishes commonhold as a default tenure, bans new leasehold flats, and creates
a route for leaseholders who want to transition to commonhold to do so.
More plans are also in the works to make it easier for leaseholders to enfranchise, and to ensure that
managing agents and freeholders are held to account for poor practice.
Every week I see in my constituency inbox the costs which homeowners are forced to pay for
substandard service. Working people deserve managing agents and freeholders who work for them,
and that is exactly what Labour’s Bill will achieve
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Campaign win for Barking MP as government announce a leasehold ban and cap on ground rents
Nesil Caliskan (Barking)
The Member of Parliament for Barking, Nesil Caliskan, is celebrating a government announcement on ending leasehold and cap on ground rents: “Since I became the MP for Barking, I have been fighting against dodgy developers and housing management companies who have been ripping people off,” she said. “It is clear the system is broken.”
The government has announced a total ban on new leaseholds, with current leaseholders given the choice to switch to commonhold as part of the new Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill. There will also be a cap on ground rents of £250, drastically reducing the cost of homeownership for people across the country.
Nesil Caliskan has called out developers, freeholders and housing managing companies across Barking for their exploitative practices and unaffordable service charges. Last year, for example, she slammed HomeGround, a freeholder in Barking Riverside linked to many allegations of poor transparency and exploitative fees: “They have made the dream of homeownership a living nightmare for so many families in Barking & Dagenham.”
Commenting on the wider reforms, Nesil Caliskan MP said: “Freeholders and management companies have exploited the basic need of people to have a roof over their head for too long, charging sky-high fees for poor service.
“I have seen families living with no heating or hot water and elderly people forced to climb flights of stairs because the management company failed to do basic lift repairs.
“I’m glad that now people in Barking & Dagenham will be able to have a say over their own futures, and we are seeing the back of this feudal system.”
December Newsletter
Mohammad Yasin (Bedford)
Dear Constituent,
As another year draws to a close (where has the time gone!), I want to take a moment to wish you all a restful Christmas and New Year. Serving our communities here in Bedford and Kempston is an absolute privilege, and as always, I will strive to be a strong voice in Parliament for us all in 2026 and beyond.
I’m excited to see what the new year has in store, and I look forward to everything we can achieve together.
Yours sincerely,
Mohammad Yasin MP
Constituents get in touch
Since the start of the year, my office has created over 7,200 new cases for constituents, receiving nearly 17,000 emails, as well as letters and phone calls, and issues raised at my drop-in surgeries.
Being here to listen, and offer my help and support, is my first priority as your MP. My team and I will always do all we can to help, or direct people to alternatives on issues that we can’t assist with ourselves.
In addition to casework, constituents have been writing in on a lot of important campaign issues this month. Many of you have recently written to me about animal testing, and actions to reduce its use in the UK.
Like many of my constituents, I am committed to phasing out animal testing in the long-term. I welcome the Government’s new animal testing strategy which was published in November 2025. Nobody in this country of animal lovers wants to see suffering. I recognise the urgency of the transition away from animal testing and I am determined to support meaningful change.
Phasing out the use of animals in science and product development must be supported by reliable and effective alternative methods, so this strategy aims to create a system that drives their use. I welcome £60 million allocated to establish a hub to bring together data, technology and expertise, promoting collaboration between researchers, and to create a separate new centre to make the path to regulatory approval for new alternatives as straightforward as possible. I am also pleased that £15.9 million has been committed by the Medical Research Council (MRC), Innovate UK and the Wellcome Trust to advance promising ‘human in vitro models’ of scientific testing.
However, as this strategy is implemented, I recognise some animal research will continue. I understand Ministers will focus on supporting well-justified and designed animal research where alternatives do not yet exist. I believe this strategy is an important step forward for animal welfare in the UK. Through our scientific excellence, we can deliver real benefits for animal welfare and advance innovative research that improves lives. I am pleased to note the strategy has been welcomed by groups including the RSPCA and Cruelty Free International.
Although it will likely take many years of scientific and technological effort to fully replace animals in testing, a great deal of progress can still be made in the short-term. The Government is working closely with experts from across the many fields involved, including regulators, academics, industry and civil society organisations, to ensure this strategy remains up to date and focused on the key issues. I am optimistic about moving towards a future where animal testing is only ever a last resort.
In the constituency
- I shared the news that Universal Studios has received the green light, with the Special Development Order granted and set to come into force on 12 January! I’m delighted at this decision, and what it means for the region.
- I wrote to Marks & Spencer CEO Stuart Machin following news that M&S was considering returning an M&S Food Hall to Bedford. I advocated for a town-centre location, and made clear that many of my constituents would welcome the store’s return.
- I opened a new restaurant, Bites of Punjab, on Cauldwell Street opposite Bedford College. It’s been great to see the recent growth of new businesses and the continued success of long-standing businesses in Bedford and Kempston.
- I attended the 25th Annual Christmas Tree Festival at St Paul’s Church, raising funds for Bedford Hospital and St Paul’s Church charities.
- I visited the Addison Centre Christmas Fayre in Kempston to support local artists and stallholders.
- I attended the Bedford Borough Council Speaker’s Civic Carol Service at St Martin’s Church, which supported the church’s food bank through collections.
- I joined the Linking Lives Befriending Service at Woodside Church. Loneliness affects not only older adults but also young people in an increasingly virtual world. Weekly visits or phone calls can be a lifeline. Thank you to the incredible volunteers for giving their time to this service, it captures the true spirit of Christmas.
- I met with members of Red Flag Awareness at Biddenham School, a student-led campaign created through the Harpur Trust’s “Ready2Lead” programme, where students develop campaigns on issues they care about. The group is raising awareness about the impacts of domestic abuse; delivering assemblies, speaking with local leaders, and highlighting that nearly half of teens have experienced controlling or violent behaviour in relationships. We discussed the importance of open conversations about wellbeing and healthy relationships with young people.
- I visited M&J Group (Construction & Roofing) Ltd’s Training Centre to see the opportunities being created for young people and career-changers in Bedford and Kempston. The company, with 81 local staff, is investing in high-quality skills, apprenticeships, and training, and its Bedford training centre has already helped 25 young people start skilled careers in roofing, with plans to expand.
- I took part in a community litter pick around Moor Lane Skatepark alongside Cauldwell Councillors Atiq, Sultan, and Thapar, as well as local residents. We tackled a lot of litter and gave the skatepark a much-needed Christmas clean.
- I attended the Salvation Army Christmas carol service, enjoying the brass musicians and the festive atmosphere. The Salvation Army do incredible work in supporting people experiencing homelessness and serving the community.
- I joined Bedford Foodbank at the rail station for an evening event supported by Beds & Herts Community Rail Partnership and Marston Vale Community Rail Partnership to raise money and awareness. I’m really thankful for the volunteers who work all year round to run the foodbank, and to those who stopped by and donated.
- I attended the Bijoy Dibosh – Bangladesh Victory Day flag-raising celebration in Harpur Square, invited by Cllr Ralley Rahman, to mark the birth of an independent nation. I joined Cllr Akbor (Mayor of Kempston Town Council), Cllr Thapar, PCC John Tizard, and local residents in observing the day.
- I attended the official opening of Kumar’s Kitchen at 50 Ram Yard in Bedford. I wish the new business every success.
In Westminster
I’m proud that the Employment Rights Bill has passed through Parliament and will become law before Christmas. Some of the watershed measures this Bill delivers: 1. Banning exploitative zero hours contracts, 2. Sick pay for all from day one, 3. Expanding paternity, parental and bereavement leave, 4. Strengthening protections for pregnant women, whistle-blowers and victims of sexual harassment, 5. Making flexible working the default, 6. Repealing Tory anti-union laws. Unions and workers have long campaigned for these vital rights. Finally, working people will enjoy more security, better pay and dignity at work thanks to this Bill.
I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on the Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor, highlighting the East of England APPG’s “Opportunity East: One Year On” report to showcase our region’s potential. I discussed major investment opportunities including Universal Studios and East West Rail (while maintaining my objection to house demolitions), addressed housing shortages, and focused on water security, warning about the East of England’s projected 800-million-litre-per-day water shortfall by 2050. Water, sewage capacity, and other infrastructure must be central to planning, objected to any development on Kempston’s flood plain, and welcomed the Minister’s response emphasising sustainable growth.
I asked a question in the DWP session about Social Security and Disability to the Minister, Sir Stephen Timms, regarding how the Government plans to tackle age discrimination in the workplace. I raised the issue after hearing from a constituent in their mid-50s who was struggling to find a job due to adverts seeking applicants with under 15 years’ experience. I highlighted that men and women in their 50s can feel vulnerable to this “hidden” discrimination, noted that age discrimination is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010, and pointed out practical support available through the Equality Advisory Support Service and 50 Plus Champions across the Job Centre network.
I welcomed the Government’s new Child Poverty Strategy, a historic plan that will make a real difference for families in our community. The strategy aims to lift over 550,000 children out of poverty, including nearly 3,000 in Bedford and Kempston, by ending the two-child limit, boosting support for working parents with upfront childcare costs, extending free school meals to more families, introducing free Best Start breakfast clubs, ending the use of Bed & Breakfasts for homeless families beyond six weeks, and investing in councils to reduce unsuitable temporary accommodation. I emphasised that these steps must be measurable, which is why I asked the Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, how progress will be tracked. I stressed the need for clear, transparent data to ensure families are genuinely lifted out of poverty and children are moved out of temporary accommodation, so that every child truly has the best start in life.
I raised a question in Parliament with the Minister for Victims and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls, Alex Davies-Jones, about the urgent need to protect women and girls from online misogyny and violent pornography. I highlighted progress locally in Bedfordshire, including Clare’s Law disclosures increasing by 250% in two years, trauma-informed training, improved responses to complex domestic abuse, and the doubling of Domestic Violence Protection Orders. I also drew attention to national issues, citing Baroness Bertin’s Independent Pornography Review and Ofcom guidance under the Online Safety Act, which show widespread exposure of young people to misogynistic content, deepfake abuse targeting women, and harassment of public figures. I asked what measures the Government will take to ensure tech companies properly protect women and girls online, emphasising that local progress in policing and safeguarding cannot be undermined by unsafe online spaces.
I attended a Parliamentary Reception on wearable technologies in diabetes care, invited on behalf of Julia Hammac (General Manager, UK & Ireland at Abbott Diabetes Care). I learned how wearables can improve outcomes for people living with diabetes and align with the NHS 10-Year Plan for technology-enabled, preventative healthcare. The event brought together MPs, NHS leaders, clinicians, and innovators, and I heard directly from users about how technology supports diabetes self-management, which is particularly important given that diabetes prevalence in Bedford and Kempston stands at 9.56%.
I welcomed the news that the UK and EU will reinstate the Erasmus scheme, allowing students to study for a year at a partner university abroad while paying the same fees as local students. Joining Erasmus+ in 2027 will expand opportunities for young people from all backgrounds to study and train abroad, and will also benefit educational, youth, and sport staff.
I met with carers from Bedford, organised by UNISON, to hear about the impact of the proposed changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) rules. I heard firsthand how these carers, who look after our parents, grandparents, and loved ones daily, face low pay, exhausting workloads, and constant anxiety due to visas tying them to employers. I highlighted that the proposed ILR changes would deepen their insecurity and push dedicated workers to the brink. I’m grateful to UNISON and the carers for sharing their stories and I’m committed to continuing to raise these concerns in Parliament.
During a statement on the Local Government funding settlement, I pressed the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, Alison McGovern, to go further, asking her to make a special case for additional funding for Bedford Borough, particularly given the Universal Studios announcement and the new pressures it will place on local public services and infrastructure. I was pleased that the Minister agreed to meet with me to discuss this directly, and I will be arranging that meeting in the new year. I noted that the settlement is a strong start – £40 million for Bedford, a 20% increase in spending power, and a clear break from Conservative neglect – but emphasised that I will keep pushing to ensure Bedford gets the support it needs for the opportunities ahead.
I welcomed the Government’s new Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy, praising its bold measures to better protect children from misogyny and abuse. The strategy’s focus is on healthy relationships, consent, and early prevention, aiming to keep the next generation of girls and boys safer while steering boys and young men away from harmful online influences. I noted concerning statistics: nearly 40% of teenagers in relationships experience abuse, and over 40% of young men hold positive views of online influencers who promote misogyny. I welcome the £20 million investment to empower teachers and families to challenge dangerous attitudes, promote positive role models, and tackle harmful myths about women and relationships.
A word from my work experience students
This month it was a pleasure to be joined by Louis and Selim for a week’s work experience. I hope it was eye-opening, and that you both learnt a lot about the behind the scenes of an MPs office. Both lads have written up some lovely reflections on their week. If you are interested in work experience with my office, please email me for more information!
Louis:
“I was extremely lucky to be selected to undertake a week’s Work Experience shadowing our local MP Mohammad Yasin, gaining key insights into the world of politics as this is a career I would be interested in pursuing.
The week started with writing up a Select Committee debate briefing on a local or national issue. I was able to highlight key work done in our area regarding Town Centre regeneration, and explained some new ideas on how to make the area safer and drafted questions to be raised to Ministers
Tuesday began with an exciting trip on the underground before walking up the stairs to see The Houses of Parliament. Once inside, we were given an indepth tour of the entire building, exploring the House of Lords and meeting the Leader of the Opposition in the Lords. The afternoon included sitting in on a Treasury Select Committee and further getting to know the work of our MP and those around him.
An unfortunately cancelled train didn’t stop us from making Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, also getting to see Mr Yasin ask a question regarding the safety of women and girls in our country. Observing MPs debate and critique each other was an incredible experience – waving at the Prime Minister while he ate his Christmas Lunch was also a highlight!
Thursday followed with another day in the Constituent Office. The first task was to plan a youth constituency survey on Universal Studios, asking important questions regarding their top priorities for the project, transport and any concerns. I was then given the opportunity to write a response email to a constituent concern regarding fireworks – this was a great learning opportunity to see how the MP communicates with constituents.
The final day of the experience consisted of a trip to Biddenham International School, to listen to a new initiative created by their Sixth Form students regarding domestic abuse, and accompanying Mr Yasin to meetings around Bedford.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the week and am very grateful to have been given this unique opportunity. I have learned many new aspects to politics and further increased my confidence in the subject. Learning how to write important reports and gaining experience surrounded by the building of Westminster have been enjoyable and will be useful for my future aspirations. My favourite part of the experience was watching Prime Minister’s Questions from the gallery and my days in Parliament, surrounded by key political figures and seeing first hand the everyday workings within politics, as well as spending time with Mr Yasin and getting to know him and all the hard work he does. I would strongly recommend this opportunity to anyone interested in politics as seeing how your representatives work and carry out their roles is an incredible experience. I would like to thank Mohammad Yasin MP and all his staff for making me feel so welcomed and giving me the opportunity to carry out this fantastic work experience.”
Selim:
“Over the past week I’ve been lucky to work in Mohammad Yasin’s offices, alongside his brilliant team and another sixth-form student. Every day was different, I got stuck into policy research, preparing briefings and surveys. It was a real eye-opener into how political communication and constituency work actually happens behind the scenes, and it really deepened my understanding of how theory connects to public service.
Visiting Parliament on Tuesday was a highlight. I’d been before, but the tour amazed me all over again. Standing in the Lords Chamber, spotting MPs and peers, taking in the intricate, beautiful architecture and artwork, then working in an MP’s office inside Portcullis house for the rest of the day gave me a unique perspective on how Parliament works behind the scenes. Later, watching the Treasury Committee in action really showed me how impressive parliamentary democracy can be.
Wednesday started with a cancelled train, but made it just in time to see Mr Yasin raise a question on tackling violence against women and girls online. After that came Prime Minister’s Questions, where I saw the lively exchanges between the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition. We explored Westminster afterwards, which was just as memorable, I even spotted Sir Keir Starmer enjoying his lunch.
Thursday brought us back to the office for a closer look at the daily rhythm of an MP’s work. We were given a few research tasks and draft responses to work on, then sat down with a member of staff who talked us through their own approach and gave feedback on what we’d prepared. It gave me a glimpse of the core of the office’s operations: the meticulous attention to each constituent’s concern and the ongoing balancing act between many tasks. By the end of the day, I had a much clearer sense of how an office stays on top of things, and how even small, careful contributions help keep everything moving.
On Friday, Mr Yasin was in Bedford for constituency meetings. We joined him at multiple times, including one meeting with the Redflag Awareness group; a brilliant team of sixth-form students working to raise awareness of domestic violence. Their dedication and enthusiasm inspired me and demonstrated to me the critical role that youth can play in influencing community discussions.
I learned this week how crucial empathy, precision, and clarity are in political communication. Being trusted to contribute to worthwhile projects, witnessing how even little efforts can benefit constituents, and, of course, visiting parliament were what I most loved. I now have a complete understanding of what it means to represent a community because of the combination of local involvement and legislative perspective.
One issue that really stood out for me, and which I am deeply passionate about, is the challenge of mental health among young people. Many face pressures from education, social media, and uncertainty about the future. Awareness has grown, but access to timely support remains uneven. Tackling this is about making sure young people can thrive, feel heard, and take part fully in society without feeling disillusioned or detached.
I’m deeply grateful to Mr Yasin and his team for this invaluable opportunity. It has strengthened my desire to contribute to public life and to support the vital work being done in our community, and it’s really reinforced my ambition to go into politics.”
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Security and Dignity at Work: Labour's Employment Rights Act
Karin Smyth (Bristol South)
Banbury Museum Petition
Sean Woodcock (Banbury)
The closure of Banbury Museum would be a devastating blow for our town. I have created this petition to urge Cherwell District Council to find alternative funding, so the museum can continue to serve our community. Please see the petition below: https://www.change.org/p/save-banbury-museum-and-gallery-urge-cherwell-to-source-alternative-funding
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Time to unwrap some welcome Budget measures
Liz Twist (Blaydon and Consett)
Judith congratulates Bulls on Super League Promotion
Judith Cummins (Bradford South)
MP Column | It’s All Downhill From Here
Dave Doogan (Angus and Perthshire Glens)
World Refugee Day 2025: Celebrating Community and Inclusion with the First Ever World Refugee Day Cup Football Tournament in Dundee
Stephen Gethins (Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
A good catch-up with Edwin and Andrew from Neighbourhood Watch
Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills)
It was great to call into Neighbourhood Watch in Pelsall again and catch up with Edwin and Andrew.
We discussed a range of local issues across the Rushall, Shelfield, Pelsall, and Brownhills Neighbourhood Watch area. Our focus was on how we can work together as one community to address these challenges.
It was also fantastic to hear about Project Phoenix – a pilot community-run initiative launched by Walsall Council! This project is dedicated to building a stronger community right across our Borough, and I’m really keen to see the positive impact it will have.
The Third Runway: A Monument to Mediocrity
Kit Malthouse (North West Hampshire)
An abridged version of this article ran in The Times on 3rd February 2025
In 2007, in the pages of this newspaper, I argued that Britain should seize the moment and move Heathrow to the Thames Estuary, freeing up the congested west London site for much-needed housing while creating a world-leading transport hub fit for the 21st century. It was an ambitious plan—perhaps too ambitious for a nation that has lost its appetite for grand infrastructure. Seventeen years later, what do we have? The same tired debates, the same dithering, and now, a third runway proposal that represents the absolute minimum of what could be done. It is not a vision; it is a concession to stagnation.
Throughout history, Britain built infrastructure that transformed cities and continents. The Victorians laid thousands of miles of railways across India and Africa. British engineers built the world’s first underground railway in London, the great docks of Hong Kong, and the vast shipping hubs that made global trade possible. Ours was once a nation that saw scale and complexity as challenges to be overcome, not reasons to prevaricate. Today, while China constructs floating airports in Hong Kong and Dalian, we are still arguing over a few extra miles of tarmac at an aging airport hemmed in by suburban sprawl.
The case for expanding Heathrow is undeniable. The airport operates at near capacity, with any disruption causing delays that ripple across the global aviation network. Additional capacity is needed. But the third runway is not a bold leap forward—it is an unimaginative compromise. The design is a relic of a bygone era when Britain was still willing to approve large infrastructure projects but had already begun its slow descent into cautious incrementalism. Surely for a solution we should be looking beyond the immediate horizon, daring to create something transformative.
Compare this to the grand infrastructure ambitions of Asia. Hong Kong’s Chek Lap Kok, which replaced the legendary but perilous Kai Tak airport in the 1990s, was built on reclaimed land. It was a marvel of engineering (mostly British), completed in just six years. Now, China is taking the concept even further: Dalian is constructing a floating airport, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. This is a country that doesn’t simply accept geographic limitations—it overcomes them. Britain, meanwhile, is paralysed by protest groups, endless consultations, and political hand-wringing.
A floating airport in the Thames Estuary—an idea proposed and swiftly dismissed—would have been a statement of ambition. London could have had its own Chek Lap Kok, a world-class hub unencumbered by the constraints of Heathrow’s location. Instead, we are left with a piecemeal expansion of an outdated site, in a project that will take decades and still leave Britain trailing behind.
The environmental argument against expansion is often cited as a reason for delay, but it is a red herring. Modern aviation is rapidly advancing towards lower emissions and greater efficiency. If the concern is air pollution and carbon footprints, the answer is not to stifle airport expansion but to embrace new technology, support cleaner aviation fuels, and invest in modern air traffic management. Britain should be leading these efforts, not using environmental concerns as an excuse for stagnation.
The economic cost of our hesitation is immense. Aviation is a key driver of trade, tourism, and investment. Heathrow’s constraints mean we lose out to European rivals, with airlines shifting long-haul routes to Paris, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt. The third runway, even if built, will do little to reclaim lost ground. By the time it is operational—assuming it even survives the judicial challenges that will inevitably come—other nations will have long since surpassed us.
What Britain needs is a fundamental shift in mindset. We must stop viewing major infrastructure projects as necessary evils to be endured and start treating them as national priorities. This requires reforming our planning laws, streamlining approval processes, and fostering a political culture that celebrates engineering excellence rather than recoiling from it.
The third runway at Heathrow is not the answer—it is a symptom of our decline. Instead of an afterthought tacked onto an aging airport, we should be considering radical alternatives: offshore airports, high-speed rail integration to regional hubs, and a renewed commitment to infrastructure that places Britain at the forefront of global connectivity. We were once a nation that built the world’s most advanced transport networks, that pioneered engineering breakthroughs others only dreamed of. We can be that nation again—but only if we stop settling for mediocrity and start daring to think bigger.
The world is not waiting for Britain to catch up. While we squabble over a single new runway, China is building entire new airports on water. The contrast is stark, and the lesson is clear: boldness breeds success, hesitation ensures decline. If Britain truly wishes to remain a global player, we must abandon the timid incrementalism of the third runway and embrace the kind of audacity that once made us great.
Kit Malthouse 1st February 2025
Dan Jarvis' Christmas Message
Dan Jarvis (Barnsley North)
Christmas is a very special time. It's when we come together with friends and family to take stock, and give thanks for what we have.
Some years – in the best of times, this is cause for celebration.
Other years – it's more complicated if we're missing loved ones,
affected by illness, or facing money worries, homelessness, or loneliness.
Sometimes – let’s be honest, for many reasons, Christmas can just be about getting through it, and that's ok!
Because regardless of the year that’s been, or the circumstances you find yourself in, Christmas offers everyone a precious gift – hope.
ICC FILES ARREST WARRANTS
Brendan O'Hara (Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
Toby Perkins MP supports Chesterfield Hedgehog Rescue and Rehabilitation
Toby Perkins (Chesterfield)
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