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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)
Informative and enjoyable vist to Sutherland Court Care Home
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West)
Following Care Home Week it was great to discuss the longstanding service of carers, carers’ pay, and tour the facilities at Sutherland Court Care Home im Fenham.
I enjoyed taking part in the residents’ weekly hymn group too!
Statement on Child Q disciplinary hearing
Dame Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch)
Preet Kaur Gill - My Weekly Update - 27 June
Preet Kaur Gill (Birmingham Edgbaston)
June Newsletter
Mohammad Yasin (Bedford)
Dear Constituent,
This month, I marked the eighth anniversary of my first election to Parliament. It is an immense privilege to represent the community I call home, and I never take it for granted.
It was a surprise to many that I won my first election, let alone that we have managed to fend off the Tories in Bedford & Kempston since. Nobody could do this alone, and I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped along the way. My office team, CLP officers, councillors, members and valued trade union partners who do so much to showcase the difference Labour makes in power have so much to be proud of, and I am humbled to work with you all.
Yours sincerely,
Mohammad Yasin MP
Constituents get in touch
Since my last newsletter, my office has received nearly 1,500 emails and opened nearly 800 cases.
As you might expect, a large number of these were related to assisted dying and abortion, with a number of pieces of proposed legislation, and amendments to Bills. These have been serious matters of conscience to grapple with, and I have listened to a broad range of views. I will come back to this later.
In the constituency
Since my last newsletter, I have had the pleasure of attending the following meetings and visits around the constituency:
- Bedoc Health Care Services’ new premises in Priory Business Park and the relaunch of the beautifully refurbished tennis courts in Bedford Park.
- I met several headteachers and staff at local schools to discuss the need for more funding and support.
- Grange Academy’s Community Farm open day where I saw first-hand the fantastic work being done by staff and students.
- A delightful May Festival at Goldington Green Academy.
- I’m happy to support the campaign to secure the future of Bedford Esquires, that has been a cornerstone of Bedford’s music scene and community for over 35 years. As part of the Own Our Venues initiative from Music Venue Properties (part of Music Venue Trust), this innovative campaign aims to place venues like Esquires into community ownership through crowdfunding and investment.
- I was pleased to join the launch of Neighbourhood Watch Week with John Tizard – Bedfordshire PCC with Colleen Atkins and other Labour Councillors. Involving the whole community in the work to keep us safe is a key part of stopping crime is crucial.
- Flag raising ceremony for Nishan Saab celebrations at Valmik Bhagwan Sabha, and this afternoon I attended the 40th anniversary of the Nirankari Satsang Bhawan in Bedford.
- Network Rail’s maintenance depot in Bedford, which provides around 350 local jobs, learning how staff make use of the onsite training facility for maintain overhead lines, and the emphasis placed on health and safety measures, with fantastic apprenticeship and work experience opportunities for young people.
- The launch event for North Bedfordshire Network, combining three local units of St John Ambulance in Bedford and Biggleswade to provide first aid in our communities.
- 170th Anniversary of the Foster Hill Road Cemetery opening.
- The Darshana Exhibition, a unique and insightful showcase of Hindu civilisation and its vast contributions to humanity.
- The Place celebrated National Volunteer Week (2-8 June) with an event to recognise the invaluable contribution of its volunteer team.
- County021 Muranga UK BBQ at the Addison Howard Park in Kempston, celebrating Kenyan culture.
- The Gurdwara Guru Ravidass Sabha off of Ashburnham Road, and had a great conversation on various topics, from community spirit, to Universal Studios, to Bedford town centre.
- The Higgins Bedford Great Big Green Week events – a wonderful opportunity to celebrate nature and learn about sustainability at some amazing free creative workshops, information stands and stalls.
I continue to hold regular drop in surgeries, and have been glad to get out to do more canvassing during the warmer weather and lighter evenings.
In Westminster
Turning to Parliament –
It has been an incredibly busy and important month in Parliament, marked by significant legislative activity and serious international concerns, particularly the escalating conflict in the Middle East, which remains deeply worrying for us all.
Government Spending Review
The Government’s Spending Review was the major fiscal event this month, setting the direction for public investment and departmental budgets through to 2028. This comprehensive plan covers everything from the NHS and education to energy, transport, defence, and more. Its aim is to address both immediate challenges and longer-term pressures facing the country.
A key highlight is the substantial new investment in the NHS, with an additional £29 billion each year to support core services, alongside £10 billion dedicated to upgrading technology and digital systems. Bedford will benefit locally from the Primary Care Utilisation and Modernisation Fund, designed to modernise and expand GP surgeries. Practices including Putnoe, Elstow, and King Street have been prioritised for upgrades, which should improve access and help ease pressure on local services.
Public transport also receives a boost, with the £3 bus fare cap extended until 2027—good news for many residents relying on buses daily. Education funding includes repairs and rebuilding of schools, though specific allocations for Bedford are still pending.
On energy, the review strongly backs nuclear power and carbon capture, while promoting renewables like offshore wind. A new publicly owned company, Great British Energy, will be launched to support this green transition. Notably, new homes will be required to have solar panels, reflecting a consistent approach to sustainability.
Government Concessions to the Welfare Reform Bill
I am very pleased the Government has listened and made significant changes to its proposed welfare reforms. Here are main points:
- Existing recipients of PIP and the Universal Credit health top-up will not lose their support.
- No reduction in Universal Credit rates – and fair increases each year
- £1 billion in employment support brought forward to this year
I was amongst the first MPs to sign the amendment to the Bill, because I have always shared many of my constituents’ concerns around the proposed changes to eligibility for PIP and the health element of Universal Credit.
I have been clear that the Government inherited a totally broken system, which meant disabled people weren’t getting effective support. I agree with the principle of reforming the welfare system and the dignity of work – and firmly believe this must be done with disabled people, not to them. Reforms must support, not penalise those who rely on the welfare system to live with dignity, independence, and stability.
I understand the Government’s concern about the projected increase in PIP claims—from 2.7 million to 4.3 million by 2029-30—but we need to look more closely at why so many people are in this position. The long-term impacts of Covid on public health, the mental health crisis, and over a decade of damage to the NHS and other public services have left more people unwell and struggling to access the care they need.
While I am proud that the Government is working hard to improve public services and get the NHS back on its feet, we must also protect the safety net that Labour governments have always stood for.
I also welcome the Government’s £1 billion investment in personalised employment support and back initiatives like Connect to Work and Local Supported Employment, which are starting to make a real difference for people with learning disabilities.
It’s important to be clear – PIP is not an unemployment benefit, and its purpose is to help disabled people to access work. That’s why I believe it must not be reduced, without viable routes to support people to access work being in place. Welfare reforms should not come at the expense of the very people they are meant to help.
The original proposals lacked proper consultation and risked pushing 250,000 people—including 50,000 children—into poverty. They would have affected many people living with serious health conditions and disabilities. That is why I was proud to stand with colleagues to challenge them.
Thanks to that pressure, the Government has really listened and has now made important concessions. Existing recipients of PIP and the Universal Credit health top-up will not lose their support, and future assessment criteria will be developed with disability charities, who will be directly involved in designing future benefits through the DWP review. Changes to eligibility will apply only to new claimants from November 2026, after the investment in employment, health, and skills support to help more people back into work has come into effect.These changes are significant. They reflect Labour values: compassion, fairness, and protecting those who need support the most.
I will continue to follow the Bill closely ahead of the Second Reading vote on Tuesday. I am grateful to everyone who wrote to me, campaigned, and spoke out. Together, we made our voices heard.
Cost of Living and Social Support
The ongoing cost-of-living crisis remains a top concern. Measures announced include extending free school meals to 500,000 more children, and after some initial confusion around Winter Fuel Payment changes, the Government has revised the criteria to protect pensioners on incomes below £35,000—thanks in part to local campaigning. The Warm Homes Plan was launched, offering eligible households up to £600 off their energy bills, and prescription charges remain frozen.
Defence, Security, and Skills
Defence spending will rise to 2.6% of GDP by 2027, helping modernise the armed forces and improve living conditions for personnel. Border security also receives significant funding to reduce reliance on temporary accommodation for asylum seekers.
Skills and training are another priority, with a £1.2 billion fund supporting over a million apprenticeships and a new strategy to prepare workers for jobs in AI, green technology, and advanced manufacturing.
Housing and Infrastructure
One of the most significant announcements is the £39 billion Affordable Homes Programme—the largest investment in affordable and social housing in a generation—aimed at delivering 1.5 million new homes over ten years. This long-term certainty will help local authorities and housing associations in Bedford plan more effectively.
The Government also unveiled a comprehensive 10-year Infrastructure Strategy, committing at least £725 billion to projects across transport, energy, housing, schools, hospitals, and more. A new National Infrastructure and Strategic Transport Authority (NISTA) will oversee delivery to ensure efficiency and accountability.
Local Issues
I have raised several important local issues in Parliament. The potential closure of Bedford’s Oasis and Trinity swimming pools has been a significant concern, given their vital role in community health and wellbeing. I continue to press for secure long-term funding to keep these facilities open.
Improving GP access remains a priority, and I am closely involved to ensure local needs are met. The adjustments made to Winter Fuel Payments show the impact of sustained local advocacy.
Legislation on Women’s Health
The Crime and Policing Bill passed its Report stage, including free votes on amendments related to abortion law. I did not support the amendment to remove abortion entirely from criminal law, as I believe changes should be made carefully with medical safeguards and expert consultation. I abstained on the proposal requiring in-person consultations for at-home abortion pills, mindful of maintaining access while ensuring safety.
I remain committed to protecting women’s rights to safe, legal, and accessible abortion, and will continue to advocate for evidence-based, compassionate policies.
Other Developments
The Home Office launched a pilot scheme to allow survivors of rape and serious sexual assault to request case reviews, part of a broader strategy to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. A national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs has also been announced, with over 800 historic cases being reopened.
Economic indicators offer cautious optimism: NHS waiting lists have started to fall, growth forecasts have improved slightly, and wages are rising after years of stagnation. Nonetheless, challenges such as cost of living, housing availability, and workforce shortages remain pressing.
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Many constituents have written to me, mostly against this Bill – the vote took place last week and the Bill passed, to go to the House of Lords for the next stage. I recognise the deeply personal and emotional nature of the assisted dying debate, and I have great sympathy for those facing terminal illness and unbearable suffering. I fully support compassionate care and the right of individuals to live with dignity.
However, after careful consideration, I have chosen to vote against the assisted dying bill at this time. My decision is guided by a number of important concerns:
Firstly, I believe we must ensure the strongest possible safeguards to protect vulnerable people—such as the elderly, disabled, or those experiencing mental health challenges—from any form of pressure or coercion. I am not yet convinced that the bill’s provisions provide sufficient protection.
I believe we should continue to prioritise and invest in palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring that everyone has access to effective pain relief and emotional support, so no one feels forced to consider assisted dying as their only option.
Finally, I feel that such a significant change to our laws requires extensive public and professional consultation, and I would welcome further dialogue to carefully consider all implications.
I will continue to listen to constituents, experts, and colleagues on this deeply sensitive issue, and I remain committed to supporting policies that protect vulnerable people and uphold compassionate care. I will set my thoughts out in a statement following the vote.
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Vacancy: Research Officer
Dave Doogan (Angus and Perthshire Glens)
Amanda Martin MP welcomes Labour Government’s action to fix unfair and outdated council funding for coastal communities
Amanda Martin (Portsmouth North)
Amanda Martin MP has welcomed the Labour Government’s announcement that it will overhaul the way local councils are funded, fixing the unfair, outdated system left behind by the Conservatives and allocating money according to need.
The local government funding system will be reformed to get councils back on stable footing, improve the lives for people across the country and deliver essential funding for better public services, delivering on the Plan for Change.
Under the Conservatives, coastal areas were often overlooked and were less likely to get essential funding for local parks and libraries. Labour kickstarted the work this year with the Recovery Grant to allocate funding based on fairness and need, with £600m for the most deprived areas. The Government are now building that approach into the funding formula.
Labour will update the decade-old funding system to ensure that councils get the fair share of funding they need to deliver local services, specifically recognising the costs of delivering services in coastal towns and seafront communities. For the first time, the Government will factor in seasonal demand from visitors and the cost of public services in coastal economies.
Alongside this, the Labour Government has also announced action to make things fairer for taxpayers by ending outdated rules for tax collection and spreading payments over 12 monthly bills as standard.
At the moment, those facing financial difficulty who miss council tax payments can be required to immediately pay the whole year’s sum, with bailiff’s being sent and no payment plan offered. Under Labour’s plans, payment plans will now need to be offered, with councils working closely with those struggling with their bills.
Welcoming the news, Amanda Martin MP said: “For too long, coastal areas like Portsmouth have been left behind by a funding system that doesn’t reflect our needs. I’m pleased the Labour Government is putting that right by recognising our pressures and funding our services fairly.
“And it’s common sense to offer people a payment plan when times are tough. Labour’s reforms will finally make the system fairer for local people.”
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Small Business Survey
Judith Cummins (Bradford South)
Labour Government pledges extra energy bill support for thousands of families in the North West
Jeff Smith (Manchester Withington)
- 280,000 more families in the North West will be able to receive the £150 Warm Home Discount next winter under new proposals to help people with their energy bills.
- One in five families across Britain would get help with their bills, providing households in Manchester Withington with support.
- Labour government also sets out plans to accelerate a debt relief scheme, to tackle debt and reduce households’ energy costs.
Almost three million more households, including 280,000 more families in the North Westt, will get support to pay their energy bills next winter, as the Labour government confirms additional cost of living support for families across the country.
Labour is acting to protect families in Manchester Withington by bringing forward plans to expand the Warm Home Discount, giving eligible households £150 off their energy bills. This would bring a total of nearly 2.7 million households into the scheme across the country – pushing the total number of households that would receive the discount next winter up to an estimated 6.1 million.
Jeff Smith, MP for Manchester Withington said:
“This announcement from Labour will make a real difference to families in Manchester Withington.
“Labour is determined to secure our energy system, protect it from the rollercoaster of fossil fuel markets and give working people the security they deserve.
“Through our mission for clean power, and the support announced today, this Labour government is putting money back in the pockets of working people.”
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:
“I know families are still struggling with the cost of living, and I know the fear that comes with not being able to afford your next bill.
“Providing security and peace of mind for working people is deeply personal to me as Prime Minister and foundational for the Plan for Change. I have no doubt that, like rolling out free school meals, breakfast clubs and childcare support, extending this £150 energy bills support to millions more families will make a real difference.”
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said:
“Millions of families will get vital support with the cost of living this coming winter, demonstrating this government’s commitment to put money in people’s pockets through our Plan for Change.”
Labour is also accelerating proposals to introduce a debt relief scheme, which would target unsustainable debt built up by households in Manchester Withington during the energy crisis. This would help to cut the costs of servicing bad debt, which currently contributes to higher bills for all billpayers.
This additional support for households across the North West complements the government’s mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower, delivering energy security and bringing down bills for good.
Urgent National Action Required on Flooding
George Freeman (Mid Norfolk)
During a powerful address at the all-party flood summit held in parliament this week, Vice Chair of Sustainable Flood and Drought Management APPG, George Freeman MP, sounded the alarm on the spiralling flood crisis engulfing not only his own constituency of Mid Norfolk but also many other regions across the UK. Around 70 experts and subject matter specialists attended the event, including council leaders, planning specialists, environmental, farming, land and water organisations, and the financial services sector. Also attending the summit were MPs Roz Savage (South Cotswolds) and Charlotte Cane (Ely and East Cambridgeshire).
With communities facing unprecedented flooding incidents year after year, the MPs messages were clear: immediate, decisive action is not just necessary but imperative to safeguard lives and property.
Reflecting on personal experiences during the catastrophic flooding that struck 13 villages in December 2020, Freeman recounted harrowing scenes of families submerged in sewage and desperation. “It was a gut-wrenching reality check,” said Freeman. “Mid Norfolk is not meant to flood; it's time we recognise that flooding here is a wake-up call for our entire nation. This crisis is knocking on everyone’s door.”
Over the last 15 years, thousands of new homes have been built in Mid Norfolk alone— the resulting pressure on aging infrastructure has for many households been devasting. Attendees voiced considerable concern at a system that is failing to recognise the combined impact of climate change, increased development, lack of adequate infrastructure and industrialisation of the countryside.
'The existing framework is a bureaucratic nightmare,” Freeman explained. “With 36 organisations involved in flood response in Norfolk alone, it’s a recipe for chaos. When no one knows who is accountable, communities suffer—people’s homes are at stake. I called this week’s summit in order to develop a comprehensive flood manifesto to present to ministers. Around the table we have a wealth of knowledge that can offer practical solutions, and we need to listen to these experts. And it is not always about more money, sometimes a common-sense approach is needed. Why for example is it incumbent on our Internal Drainage Boards to have to apply for expensive licences in order to undertake certain types of work, sometimes having to wait months for the permits. Let’s instead work locally, use local knowledge to our best advantage and trust our key organisations involved in the management of our land and waterways to do the job, rather like a ‘trusted trader scheme.’’
Emerging from the summit, key manifesto requests include the following:
1. Ring-Fenced Funding: Ensure sustainable, dedicated financing for local flood authorities that prioritises long-term strategic planning and flood prevention. To share the IDB levy across all so that everybody pays towards it because water impacts across the whole of the country.
2. Developer Accountability: Implement stricter regulations mandating developers to take responsibility for the entire drainage impact of new housing projects—not just isolated developments.
3. Enhanced Local Engagement: Mandate that landowners and farmers are informed and held accountable for maintaining local drainage systems, ensuring they play an active role in preventing flooding and provide clear guidance. End to the artificial distinction between maintenance and capital flood defence spending. The distinction presents a real risk that new assets are being built at the expense of allowing existing assets to deteriorate.
4. Data-Driven Decision-Making: Call for an integrated national flood prediction model that leverages real-time data to guide local flood management strategies. What does flood modelling looks like over 5, 10, 15, 20 years,
5. Flood Re scheme finishes in 2039. It does not include properties built post 2009, social housing, commercial properties or farmland. To provide certainty for insurance organisations and lenders, provide clear guidance on a system that offers protection for property owners and reassurance to lenders.
6. Remove the automatic right on a development to connect to the existing infrastructure. New developments are currently increasing the risk of flooding on farmland, as excess water in the system has nowhere else to go – new development should as a default contain surface water run-off on site, rather than rely on neighbouring land and watercourses to cope. Implementing Schedule 3 would end the automatic right to connect and would require local authorities or water companies to adopt and maintain systems, rather than the onus falling onto the land manager.
7.Develop metrics for holistic based catchment planning and technical guidance.
8. Create local catchment boards, demain main rivers, and fund from a national, local and developer contributions. Transfer funding from EA to Lead Local Flood Authority to facilitate a more local approach, utilising local knowledge and expertise.
9. Statutory duty for Fire and Rescue Service to respond to flood incident supported by relevant funding. Currently it is not a statutory duty.
10. Potential for surface water development charge which IDBs can apply. This can be put on developers however the preference is to incentivise the developers to make the necessary flood mitigation changes rather than have to apply charges.
Catherine welcomes ambitious new Industrial Strategy
Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle upon Tyne North)
In Detail, In Brief: Protecting women from inappropriate prosecution
Karin Smyth (Bristol South)
Liz at Leicester Made!
Liz Kendall (Leicester West)
In May, I was delighted to take part in Leicester Made 2025, an event showcasing the city’s dynamic fashion and textiles sector.
Leicester Made is an online directory designed for anyone, whether in the UK or overseas, looking to source or manufacture in Leicester.
It was brilliant to meet with manufacturers, retailers, and industry leaders, and the discussion was inspiring. I am passionate about creating meaningful job opportunities for young people, something I know was shared by others at the event.
Leicester is home to some of the best textile businesses in the country, and I’m proud that Leicester remains at the forefront of the evolving sector in this country!
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Spending Review
Liam Byrne (Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North)
An Update from your Local MP – 21st June 2025
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Clapham and Brixton Hill)
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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.
Creating change that will enable region to thrive
Liz Twist (Blaydon and Consett)
Stephen Gethins MP – Constituency Surgeries
Stephen Gethins (Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Starmer must stop ‘pussyfooting around’ – Jo White
Jo White (Bassetlaw)
After a good kicking at elections, the usual and heavily anticipated response from the ruling party is that we are listening. But this isn’t going to wash. Labour needs a reset.
Sir Keir Starmer has shown strong leadership internationally and he needs to start showing the same leadership in our own country and stop the Government pussyfooting around. He should take a leaf out of Donald Trump’s book by following his instincts and issuing some executive orders. This is leadership from the front.
Where are the child abuse inquiries where the victims are still seeking justice? Telford-style inquiries should be set up immediately in the towns and cities where grooming gangs are running rings around the authorities.
There should be an immediate introduction of digital ID cards, required for employment and accessing public services. This is the only way to stop illegal immigration.
Free our public services from the pressures of Covid debts so they have the finances to deliver on our priorities by writing them off. Our schools and hospitals can be lifted from the shackles of debt in the way quantitative easing was used when Gordon Brown brought stability during the banking crisis. This would be a game-changer.
People are fed up with being told how to run their lives by people looking down their noses at them. We have a huge problem with our messaging; it is failing to hit the mark. Slogans on meeting our net zero targets are a prime example. They are meaningless for people who are facing rising energy costs and purchasing an electric car is an unattainable luxury.
The language needs to shift to the guarantee of green energy in order to get free hot water and cheaper electricity bills. Building on our security by making Britain self-reliant in energy production.
While the Government is busy talking to itself the voices of those on the outside are not being listened to. The realities of living in areas where there have been no big transport projects or huge development investments needs to have a voice around the table. Our lives are very different from the metropolis, our choices, and opportunities, less, our facilities are more remote or non-existent.
The demands raised by the new Labour MPs from the post-industrial towns, where infrastructure is poor and there have been years of disinvestment, and where large numbers voted for Brexit and have now switched to Reform, must be taken off the to-do list and urgently actioned. We know this works.
Ros Jones, the re-elected Labour mayor of Doncaster, made reopening Doncaster airport her number-one priority. The Government committed £30 million investment and she was rewarded at the ballot box.
While over half the country voted for Brexit, there isn’t a single person sitting in the Government who backed the EU leave deal. Where are the voices of the 40 Labour MPs who argued in favour of respecting the referendum? The number of government ministers representing leave-voting constituencies is insignificant.
Both Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher brought in people who were not like them, possibly people that they didn’t even like, and they were certainly people they sometimes disagreed with. This Government needs to step outside its comfort zone. Sir Keir needs to spend more time travelling the country quietly listening to what people are really thinking. This is a sign of a confident government.
Now we need to be honest with ourselves and address the issue that has hung like a weight around our shoulders since the early days of this Government, the Winter Fuel Allowance has now become our poll tax problem. We have lost the pensioner vote because of this; I hear the anger. To serve as the Government that listens, we should be immediately raising the threshold to the higher income tax level, and it is an executive order that my constituents in Bassetlaw would all welcome.
When Harold Wilson first became prime minister in 1964, the country had been left in a ruinous state with an £800 million deficit. Tough decisions were taken, including freezing a pensions rise, and there were concerns about rising immigration. A by-election disaster led to a reset. A Labour MP at the time commented: “The prime minister was becoming just a technician. [The by-election] forced him to remember what it was to be a political leader.” Wilson went on to win a landslide less than a year later. Sir Keir can take lessons from his approach
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Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee
Sean Woodcock (Banbury)
I have been honoured to sit on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee since January 2025, collaborating to work on the momentous piece of legislation. My focus has been making a workable Bill with adequate safeguards. The last sitting of the Committee took place on the 25th March, 2025, where I spoke
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Families and new parents in Barking and Dagenham to receive early years support
Nesil Caliskan (Barking)
Barking and Dagenham is expected to receive at least £1.42 million through family hubs and the Start for Life programme, part of £126 million boost for families to give every child the best start of life and deliver on Labour’s Plan for Change.
Families in Barking will be able to access early years support such as pregnancy support, infant feeding advice, parenting classes and other support to give their child the best start in life.
Children’s early years are crucial to their development, health and life chances yet over 80% of parents have said they struggled to access services.
As part of our Plan for Change, the government is committed to strengthening family services to improve support through pregnancy and early childhood, and secure long-term outcomes for children – including through investment in Family Hubs and the Start for Life programme.
Nesil Caliskan, Member of Parliament for Barking said: “I am delighted that families and children in Barking will be able to access early years support through this funding boost from the Government.
“Families in Barking elected a Labour government to give every child the best possible start in life, and that is what we’re delivering.
“This will make such a huge difference for so many families in our community, and I know that the impact will be felt for years to come.”
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.
It is the honour of my life to be re-elected as your MP for South Shields
Emma Lewell-Buck (South Shields)
Last week I was sworn in as the MP for South Shields for the fifth time, and each time it strikes me how incredibly honoured I feel that you have put your faith in me as the first female MP to represent you in Parliament. It was a truly historic night as the UK elected […]
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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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