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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)
Proud to support our Social Workers
Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West)
Social workers across Newcastle and the UK make a huge difference to people’s lives every day, often without the recognition they deserve.
If you know an outstanding social worker, why not nominate them – deadline 27th May. socialworkawards.com/award-entry/ho
An Update from your Local MP – 16th May 2025
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Clapham and Brixton Hill)
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Preet Kaur Gill - My Weekly Update - 16 May
Preet Kaur Gill (Birmingham Edgbaston)
The Brussels Dividend: Business and Trade Committee urges strategic reset with Europe to unlock growth and security
Liam Byrne (Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North)
George Freeman speaks to ITV News about assisted dying
George Freeman (Mid Norfolk)
Local Government workers in Llanelli to receive boost to pension benefits
Dame Nia Griffith (Llanelli)
Street cleaners, school cooks and other dedicated public servants in Llanelli are set to benefit from a package of reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) announced by the UK Labour Government that will end discrimination and lead to more money in people’s pockets.
Mothers in Llanelli who are signed up to the LGPS will benefit from it becoming the first public service pension scheme to make all of maternity leave automatically pensionable. The reforms will also end the situation that meant opposite-sex couples did not earn survivor benefits, while tough new rules will remove pensions for serious offences by public servants.
The reforms come as part of Labour’s Plans to Make Work Pay that will back millions of workers by banning exploitative zero-hours contracts and ending ‘Fire and Rehire’.
Dame Nia Griffith, Labour MP for Llanelli, said:
“These steps will directly benefit many of my constituents in Llanelli working on the front line of public services in our local communities like schools, waste collection and street cleaning. I am pleased that these changes will bring an end to historic discrimination within the pension scheme and put more money in working people’s pockets. “
Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner said: “These historic changes will give hard working street cleaners, librarians, school cooks and other public servants the security that they deserve.
“This is a critical step in ending years of discrimination, backing our dedicated public servants and helping to Make Work Pay.”
Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon OBE, said:
“Today’s changes will ensure more public servants get the benefits and security they deserve.
“Our reforms to Local Government Pension Schemes are bringing fairness and equality to workers, while boosting the potential of schemes to drive opportunity and growth in local communities.”
Background
- The scheme covers employees in England and Wales. It has 6.7 million members. They are predominantly part time, and low paid: 42 per cent of active members earn less than £15,000 and 59 per cent work part time.
- Latest estimates show 74 per cent of the scheme’s seven million members are women, and one of the most significant gaps in a woman’s pensionable service is often maternity leave. Making the final 13 weeks’ leave automatically pensionable will be a significant improvement and help close the gender pensions gap women face.
- Another issue the reforms aim to address is a disparity in survivor benefits – which are paid to the scheme’s members’ partners upon their death. Due to issues with the existing regulations, there have been instances where those in same-sex marriages and civil partnerships receive a more generous pension entitlement than those in opposite-sex marriages and partnerships. But under proposed reforms, all discrimination on the basis of the sex of those affected will be removed.
- In addition, an age cap currently in place that requires an LGPS member to have died before the age of 75 for their survivor to receive a lump sum payment will also be abolished.
‘Vital we continue taking action’ says Portsmouth MP at coffee morning on clean air
Stephen Morgan (Portsmouth South)
Portsmouth MP Stephen Morgan has said it is vital action continues to be taken to clean up Portsmouth’s air and protect the city’s environment.
The city MP made the comments at a local coffee morning where he discussed the government’s plans to protect our environment, decarbonise and ensure we all have safe air to breathe.
The coffee morning attended by Portsmouth residents and hosted by the Portsmouth MP had an expert panel including Professor of Environmental Pollution at University of Portsmouth, Fay Couceiro, and representatives from Portsmouth Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth.
Portsmouth City Council has estimated that 6.2% of deaths in the city in 2022 were attributable to long-term exposure to particulate air pollution.
The 2024 Annual Status Report of Air Quality showed that while air quality has improved in many parts of the city, some areas continue to exceed government pollution limits.
The Labour government has invested in Portsmouth transport systems, helping to improve air quality, including £400,000 for walking, wheeling and cycling schemes this year and £5 million for bus services.
The Government has committed to develop a new, statutory plan to protect and restore our natural environment with delivery to meet each ambitious Environment Act target.
It will focus on cleaning up our waterways, reducing waste across the economy, planting millions more trees, improving air quality and halting the decline in species abundance by 2030.
Commenting on the event, Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan said:
“I want to thank all those who came along to my Cuppa and Chat in Somerstown to share views on clean air and the environment.
“Protecting our environment, helping decarbonise the economy and ensuring we all have safe air to breathe are priorities of the Labour Government.
“I’ll be taking ideas and concerns discussed at the event back to the council and Parliament, and I will ensure action continues to be taken to clean up our air and protect Portsmouth’s environment.”
Mr Morgan has vowed to take the concerns raised at the event to Westminster while continuing to do what he can locally to address environmental issues in Portsmouth.
Protecting Portsmouth’s precious environment is a top priority for Mr Morgan. He recently welcomed Environment Secretary Steve Reed to Portsmouth to discuss government plans to tackle sewage pollution and bring green jobs to Portsmouth.
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Catherine’s Catch Up – 12 May
Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle upon Tyne North)
Spring Newsletter
Mohammad Yasin (Bedford)
Dear Constituent,
With the 80th anniversary of VE day yesterday, I have been proud to see our communities celebrating and reflecting on our shared history. So much has changed in those eight decades, but we always carry echoes of the past in our social heritage.
The NHS has become a fundamental part of British life, a hard-fought achievement in those post-war years of optimism and change. We all know the NHS has faced numerous challenges in recent years, so I am proud to be part of a Labour government that is once again working hard to get it back on its feet.
Recent announcements that the Government is bringing the NHS back under direct government control by scrapping NHS England, as well as investing over £1 billion in GP services and £100 million for hospices are huge steps forward. I have always stood up for patients and our dedicated healthcare workers, and will continue to support our local services.
As well as this, echoing colossal efforts to tackle the post-war housing crisis by the then-Labour government, we have seen the Government announce £2 billion in initial investment to get spades in the ground for 18,000 new social homes, on the way to meeting our pledge to deliver 1.5 million new homes across the country.
Britain is at its best when we are standing together and facing challenges head-on. The spirit of hope, ambition, and determination to build a better future is well and truly in the air this Spring.
Let’s keep going to deliver the change we need!
Yours sincerely,
Mohammad Yasin MP
Constituents get in touch
Since my last newsletter, my office has opened 1,132 cases including over 300 for casework on behalf of constituents.
Many constituents have been in touch about a number of serious topics which have been in the news recently, including the tragic situation in Gaza, proposed changes to PIP and other benefits, and matters relating to transgender people and gender identity.
I am horrified by the Israeli Government’s announcement that it intends to occupy Gaza indefinitely. Israel is systematically denying Gaza’s entire population access to the most basic needs to sustain human survival. Make no mistake – this is a war crime. I raised this issue to a Foreign Office minister recently, and urged the Government to join France in recognising the state of Palestine in the upcoming UN conference on the two-state solution. The UK must play our part in international efforts to bring peace to the region, and end the appalling suffering being endured by so many innocent civilians.
Many constituents have been understandably concerned about the proposed changes to PIP and other benefits, laid out in the Government’s Pathways to Work green paper. I want to be clear that the Government’s plans will not result in any immediate changes to anyone’s benefits – but they are considered necessary to ensure we retain and embed a sustainable welfare system for those who need it.
Disappointingly, I believe that widespread media reporting in advance of the Green Paper will have fuelled anxiety about the Government’s plans. I am continuing to monitor the developing discussions closely, and will take care to carefully review the final proposals when they come before the house. For me, the most important thing is representing my constituents’ interests to ensure they have access to a fair, sustainable support system.
These reforms announced in Pathways to Work have been designed to protect those who need support most, and I welcome that those with lifelong health conditions (who will never be able to work) will no longer face future reassessments. These people will be eligible for a new Universal Credit premium, giving them the financial security they deserve. Existing claimants will also have their health top-up protected, and it is right that not only will PIP payments not be frozen, but will continue to rise with or above inflation for the first time ever, equating to a £775 annual cash increase by 2029/30 for new and existing claimants.
Several issues relating to gender and sex have been topics of discussion. In 16 April, the Supreme Court announced it had reached a unanimous decision that the terms ‘man’, ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological sex. It is extremely important to note the Court warned against reading this judgment “as a triumph of one or more groups in our society at the expense of another”. Fundamentally, the discussion about access to single-sex spaces should be governed by common sense and sensitivity, on a case-by-case basis, rather than with blanket bans. It is clear to me that this ruling is the beginning, not the end, of much-needed work on making our approach to gender recognition and equality fit for purpose in the modern world.
Additionally, my Labour colleagues and I voted against a proposed opposition amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill. I was pleased to see it was defeated, but it has undoubtedly caused serious concern for many people who would have been harmed by it.
Transgender people make up approximately 0.5% of the population of the UK. Yet, they experience a vastly disproportionate amount of discrimination and abuse. According to surveys conducted by Stonewall, 41% of trans men and women have experienced a hate crime, 25% have experienced homelessness, and the Government Equalities Office have found that 67% of trans people have hidden their gender identity due to the fear of negative responses.
I strongly believe trans people deserve safety and respect, and must be able to live their lives free from discrimination and harassment. Matters of gender and sex have become a divisive topic of debate in recent years. We cannot lose sight of the fact that real people’s lives lie at the heart of this issue. Disagreements must not be exploited for political gain. Real equality depends on us upholding our shared values, such as tolerance and open-mindedness, and continuing to advocate for some of the most vulnerable in society. It is essential that people in positions of authority, such as politicians, emphasise the importance of treating everybody with dignity and respect, and do not seek to sow division.
As well as these important issues, my team and I have been helping many constituents with a wide range of casework concerns, on matters such as housing, immigration, and access to public services. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there is something we can help you with.
In the constituency
This Spring, I had local meetings with:
- Universal Studios executives a month on from April’s exciting announcement in April. I will be sure to amplify the voices of my constituents every step of the way, and advocate for fair opportunities and inclusive economic growth.
- South Midlands Careers Hub to hear more about its work here in Bedford and Kempston. It’s an exciting time for the Hub with two key initiatives underway – The Modern Work Experience Programme (EQUALEX) is a new national initiative, which aims to ensure every young person has access to high-quality workplace experiences, starting in Year 7 and building a network of Cornerstone Employers: a group of locally-rooted businesses committed to delivering sustained, high-impact careers support in their area, with plans to grow a Bedford-specific Cornerstone Employer group in Bedford Borough.
- Our local Youth Cabinet and Youth Parliament, – how wonderful to see young people taking an interest in our community and governance in this way.
- I joined Queens Park residents and councillors to get petitions signed against the proposed route changes and reduction to the No. 8 service, and lack of enforcement against illegally parked vehicles on street corners and across zebra crossings.
- CPRE Bedfordshire, who briefed me on the group’s concerns about housing and infrastructure developments across our region and had the opportunity to engage in some interesting discussion of wider issues.
- Local business owners to discuss exciting plans a new mixed martial arts facility in Bedford.
- Bedford Open School Group to hear about plans to open an ‘Open Learning Centre’ (OLC) here in Bedford. They plan to open a full-time educational provision that will provide a much-needed alternative, particularly for children who do not thrive in mainstream education.
- East London Foundation Trust to raise the experiences of constituents who have struggled to feel adequately supported with their mental health. Sadly my office has seen a notable increase in casework relating to mental health. I will always advocate for improved mental health support in Bedford, Kempston, and beyond. There is simply too much at stake following years of stagnation and underinvestment.
- De Parys Group at their new Enhanced Medical Services Centre, where I was really impressed by the surgery’s new figures, particularly call waiting times with approximately 50% of calls answered in under a minute.
Events around the constituency I’ve had the pleasure of attending, include:
- The 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day Flag-raising ceremony at Harpur Square Led by Parade Marshal Major Ben Mason. We renew our commitment to those who served—not just through remembrance, but through action. The Labour Government’s new VALOUR programme will ensure that veterans receive the care and support they deserve. Because remembrance must be more than words—it must be a promise fulfilled.
- A visit to Bedford College to see what impressive work students are undertaking in the digital, computing, and science departments.
- Real Coffee shop on the high street where I met with owner Peter McCormack. Every cup of coffee bought goes towards supporting Real Bedford’s men and women football teams. We talked about the challenges facing our town centre, including anti-social behaviour and petty crime. The Government has introduced the Crime and Policing Bill, aimed at giving the police and local communities the support and tools they need to tackle local crime. I will be following this bill closely as it progresses through Parliament.
- The annual Polish Day celebrations in Harpur Square, showcasing traditional food and dancing.
- Cutting the ribbon at the opening of Monal, a new Karahi and Grill restaurant on Tavistock Street.
- Bedford Marston Kerala Association’s Easter and Vishu celebrations at the Addison Centre in Kempston.
- Equality Day celebrations in Kempston, to recognise Indian statesman Dr B R Ambedkar’s enormous contribution to equality and social justice.
- Linking Lives Bedford’s 5th anniversary celebrations. They provide a wonderful befriending service for adults who find themselves requiring some extra friendship and support.
- A family friendly Eid event at Kids World Bedford, creating a joyful experience for local children. There was a wide range of stalls, games and activities for kids to enjoy.
- Bedfordshire Lord Lieutenant’s honours presentation ceremony. A great celebration of the achievements of local Bedfordshire people.
- The 648th birth anniversary celebrations of Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji .
- Sharnbrook Academy invited me to speak to students, to support the Sharnbrook Academy Careers & Unifest 2025 . It was great to discuss the important role young people have in directing our political decisions, and the importance of people of all ages engages with politics.
- Book of Bedford launch event – recognising and celebrating the talent of the 265 local children who have written a new guidebook to Bedford.
- South Bedford Masjid Committee’s iftar. I am always moved by the strong community spirit and culture of giving throughout our diverse communities in Bedford and Kempston.
- The Pavement project, who every 2nd and 3rd Sunday of the month from 11am at Pigeon Square, provide a wonderful service, caring for homeless people with tea, coffee, sandwiches, warm clothes and other essentials.
- Planting apple and pear trees at the Cardington Road Picnic Area.
- The St Patrick’s Day Celebration Party, organised by the Queen’s Park Community Organisation, with fantastic Irish music from local bands and musicians, Irish dancing, and some delicious national foods.
- Neighbourhood Watch Group coordinator, Ajit Shah showed me around the Spires Estate. The estate has great facilities, including a basketball courts, kids play area, and clean streets.
- The Arty Giraffe – A Really Friendly Shop’s private view, where I met several artists with incredible work on display, and enjoyed live music from the Living It Up Performing Arts Centre band.
- Women Empowerment Without Borders’ celebration. This day is not only a celebration of the extraordinary achievements of women but also a call to action—a reminder of the work still needed to break down the barriers that prevent women and girls from reaching their full potential.
In Westminster
Turning to Parliament –
These past weeks have brought a mix of significant local achievements and major international developments. While Easter recess provided a brief moment to reflect, parliamentary work continued at full pace—shaped by historic announcements, pressing global challenges, and continued advocacy for Bedford.
The most exciting milestones was the progress toward a Universal Studios theme park in Bedford Borough—a transformative opportunity for our community that I’ve raised directly at Prime Minister’s Questions. This game-changing project for a region will bring thousands of local jobs and a huge economic boost. I am working closely with Government, the council, and the studios to ensure it is delivered responsibly and thoughtfully to ensure local residents are informed and involved wherever possible in the development.
On the international front, the UK has made substantial headway by securing key post-Brexit trade deals with India and the United States, offering vital economic stability amid ongoing global uncertainty. Meanwhile, international affairs have remained turbulent, with escalating tensions in Gaza and Kashmir, tariff threats from Donald Trump, and the sombre news of Pope Francis’s passing and now the conclave to elect a new Pope—a moment of global reflection.
The 80th commemoration of VE day was a big event -given it is probably the last significant anniversary that will include World War II veterans.
Parliamentary Highlights
• WASPI Women and Pension Justice:
I spoke in support of compensation for women born in the 1950s affected by state pension changes. These women deserve justice for the hardship caused by Government maladministration. Let’s focus on solutions—such as scheduled compensation—while upholding the findings of the PHSO report.
• Welfare Reform Green Paper:
The Government has unveiled long-overdue welfare reform. I support fair reform that helps people back into work while protecting those with lifelong conditions. Key proposals include ending the Work Capability Assessment by 2028, a £775 annual boost for claimants, and extra support for the severely disabled. But there are aspects of the Bill over the assessments for future PIP payments that I am concerned about and will be challenging the Government on.
• Employment Rights Bill:
I proudly voted for this transformative legislation, which ends exploitative zero-hours contracts, introduces Day 1 rights for parental leave, strengthens sick pay and harassment protections, makes flexible working the default, and establishes a Fair Work Agency.
Health and Social Care
NHS Investment and Impact
With £26 billion in record NHS funding, we are beginning to see improvements in services. A better GP booking system is making access easier, and cancer care has progressed—80,000 more patients are being diagnosed earlier, with 2 million extra treatments happening seven months sooner. More diagnostic hubs, scanners, and out-of-hours services are being delivered, and waiting lists are finally starting to fall.
- Hospice Funding Secured:
The Government’s £100 million support for hospices is welcome news for Bedford’s Keech and St John’s Hospices. I’ve called for long-term funding to be prioritised in the upcoming 10-year NHS plan. - NHS England Reform:
The Government is scrapping NHS England in a move to streamline services and return accountability to Parliament. I support reform that improves care and reduces bureaucracy. - GP Access Boost
General practice has received a further £102 million, bringing total investment to over £1 billion. This funding will enable three million additional GP appointments and help tackle the backlog. The Royal College of GPs has welcomed the action on outdated facilities.
Heart Disease Treatment
A few years ago, the first drug treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in adults was approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Mavacamten – a life-changing drug to treat adults with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
I met with the pharmaceutical company behind the drug—to discuss concerns over why the drug has yet to be made available in the Eastern region, what its rollout means for patients, and what the next steps might be.
Local Investment and Community Projects
- Affordable Housing Investment:
The Government is investing £2 billion to build 18,000 new social homes—part of Labour’s pledge to deliver 1.5 million homes nationwide. This will help families in Bedford access secure, affordable housing. - Pothole Action Plan:
Councils must now publish annual road maintenance reports to unlock their share of the £1.6 billion road repair fund. I’ll be working to ensure Bedford Borough Council delivers on this commitment. - Toothbrushing Programme for Children:
A new supervised toothbrushing initiative will benefit up to 600,000 children, including those in Bedford. A partnership with Colgate-Palmolive will provide every child with the tools for better oral health.
Equalities and Rights
- Caste-Based Discrimination:
I welcomed the launch of the new Race Equality Engagement Group, chaired by Baroness Doreen Lawrence. I raised the issue of caste discrimination in Parliament and have met with Baroness Lawrence and members of the House of Lords to discuss Government action under the Equality Act. - Assisted Dying and Palliative Care:
I emphasised the urgent need for long-term funding for end-of-life care. I raised this with the Minister for Care and met with local hospice leaders visiting Parliament. This comes ahead of the upcoming vote on the Assisted Dying Bill.
National Living Wage Boost
I voted with the Government to raise the National Living Wage. From April 1, full-time NLW workers will earn approximately £1,400 more per year, with some Minimum Wage workers seeing increases up to £2,500 annually. This is about making work pay and helping families through the cost of living crisis.
Police and Community Safety
£7.3 million has been secured for Bedfordshire Police through the renewal of the special grant, in coordination with the Police and Crime Commissioner and fellow MPs. This is in addition to a general funding increase to help keep our streets safer.
Education and Childcare
A new school-based nursery is opening at Westfield Primary as part of Labour’s childcare plan, creating 6,000 new places nationwide and offering 30 hours of free childcare. This saves families up to £7,500 per year and marks the first step toward the delivery of 3,000 new nurseries.
Breakfast Clubs in Schools
Eight local schools were amongst the first in the country to host Gov funded breakfast clubs now benefiting 180,000 children. This initiative improves attendance, supports learning, and saves parents around £450 per year. It is part of Labour’s plan to offer breakfast clubs to all primary schools.
Universities and Higher Education
I led a 90-minute parliamentary debate on the crisis in university funding. Over 200 jobs are at risk at the University of Bedfordshire, with 10,000 threatened across the UK. This crisis has been driven by visa changes, funding cuts, and a flawed financial model. I’m fighting to protect vital courses and ensure a sustainable future for staff and students.
Men’s Health Strategy
The UK’s first Men’s Health Strategy has been launched, focusing on heart disease, mental health, suicide prevention, and cancer. A public survey is open until July 17 for people to contribute their views.
Water Industry Reform
Labour’s Water (Special Measures) Act is now law, introducing real accountability. Executives who cover up sewage dumping now face up to two years in jail. The Act brings real-time pollution data, independent monitoring, and a £104 billion investment to clean up UK waterways.
Net Zero and Green Jobs
Labour’s clean energy plan is already powering two million homes, has banned fracking, and created 4,000 green jobs. Our push for faster transition to net zero will cut bills, create jobs, and protect our environment, including right here in Bedford and Kempston.
Electoral Reform
I met with Labour for Proportional Representation to express my support for electoral reform. I continue to advocate for fair votes, devolved powers, and expanded voting rights for young people.
Crackdown on Fly-Tipping
New enforcement powers mean vans used in fly-tipping can now be seized and destroyed. CCTV and drone surveillance will aid enforcement. Offenders face serious penalties, including up to five years in prison. These steps will help restore pride in our local environment.
Veteran Support
To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Labour has launched the VALOUR scheme—a new system making it easier for veterans to access care and support. This honours the service and legacy of those who have served.
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Meg's Weekly Round-Up: Friday 9 May 2025
Dame Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch)
Labour government delivering GP surgery refurbs to enable more appointments across the country
Jeff Smith (Manchester Withington)
- Over 8 million new GP appointments this year, being delivered through Labour’s Plan for Change
- Patients in Manchester Withington will directly benefit, with Chorlton Family Practice, Mauldeth Medical Centre, Princess Road Surgery, Wilbraham Surgery, and Bodey Medical Practice all set to receive vital upgrades under Labour’s Plan for Change, increasing capacity and enhancing patient care.
- Currently many GPs have capacity to take on more patients but often can’t because of outdated buildings limiting working spaces
- Over 1000 GP surgeries across the country, including in the North West are to be supported to modernise, backed by biggest public investment in GP facilities for five years
- The Government will invest over £13.9 million upgrading GP surgeries in the North West, providing improvements to 1 in 6 GP surgeries across England
Jeff Smith, Labour MP for Manchester Withington has today welcomed the Labour government’s announcement that patients will benefit from over 8.3 million more GP appointments each year as over a thousand doctor’s surgeries receive a bricks and mortar upgrade to modernise practices.
Jeff said patients will soon feel the impact of an announcement that will ‘help deliver on Labour’s promise to fix the front door of the NHS’ and would be ‘music to the ears of patients who are too often stuck in the 8am scramble for a GP appointment’.
Backed by the Labour government’s capital cash injection of over £102 million, over 1000 GP surgeries will receive vital funding to create additional space to see more patients, boost productivity and improve patient care, following years of neglect.
Right now, many GP surgeries could be seeing more patients, but don’t have enough room or the right facilities to accommodate them. From creating new consultation and treatment rooms to making better use of existing space, these quick fixes will help patients across the country be seen faster.
This represents the biggest investment in GP facilities in five years and is only possible because of the difficult but necessary choices made by the government in the Budget to invest £26 billion into the NHS. And it is another measure helping the Labour government shift care out of hospital and into the community, as part of its Plan for Change.
Jeff Smith, MP for Manchester Withington said:
“Residents often tell me their frustration after enduring the dreaded ‘8am scramble’ and the difficulty that they have in getting a GP appointment. We promised Labour would help bring back the family doctor – and with 1,500 new GPs recruited already, the Labour Government is starting to deliver on that promise.
“But that was just the start. We said we would fix the front door of the NHS – today we’re announcing the biggest investment GP facilities have seen for years. A Labour government delivering on our promises.”
Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, said:
“It will be a long road, but this government is putting in the work to fix our NHS and make it fit for the future.
“These are simple fixes for our GP surgeries but for too long they were left to ruin, allowing waiting lists to build and stopping doctors treating more patients.
“It is only because of the necessary decisions we took in the Budget that we are able to invest in GP surgeries, start tackling the 8am scramble and deliver better services for patients. The extra investment and reform this government is making, as part of its Plan for Change, will transform our NHS so it can once again be there for you when you need it.”
In Detail, In Brief: Ensuring the future and financial sustainability of English football
Karin Smyth (Bristol South)
Judith encourages parents to have say on School Travel consultation
Judith Cummins (Bradford South)
Labour to seize and crush fly-tipping vehicles to clean up Britain
Amanda Martin (Portsmouth North)
Labour to seize and crush fly-tipping vehicles to clean up Britain
- Waste criminals, fly-tippers and cowboy waste operators to have vehicles seized and crushed
- New technology such as drones and mobile CCTV will used to identify fly-tip vehicles
- Waste cowboys face up to five years in prison under new legislation
A new crackdown on cowboy waste operators will tackle soaring fly-tipping and clean up Britain’s streets, lanes and rural areas, the Government has announced today (Tuesday 29 April). Councils will work with the police to identify, seize and crush vehicles of waste criminals. Drones and mobile CCTV cameras will be deployed to identify cars and vans belonging to fly-tippers so they can be destroyed.
Ministers have launched a rapid review to slash red tape blocking councils from seizing and crushing vehicles. Councils currently have to bear the significant cost of seizing and storing vehicles but under new plans fly-tippers will cover this cost, saving councils and taxpayers money.
In addition, waste cowboys will now face up to five years in prison for operating illegally. Any criminals caught transporting and dealing with waste illegally will now face up to five years in prison under new legislation.
Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed said: “Waste criminals and fly-tippers who blight our towns and villages have gone unpunished for too long.
“That ends today. The Government is calling time on fly-tipping. I will not stand by while this avalanche of rubbish buries our communities.
“Under the Plan for Change, this Government will seize and crush fly-tippers vans’ to clean up Britain’s streets.”
These measures support the Government’s Plan for Change and will help deliver its key mission of Safer Streets for the public, restoring communities’ faith in efforts to combat anti-social behaviour. Waste crime is trashing communities across the country. Fly-tipping has skyrocketed by a fifth whilst the number of prosecutions has fallen by the same amount since 2018/19. The failure to punish these criminals has left our high streets, roads and countryside buried under an avalanche of rubbish.
The Environment Agency will also carry out identity and criminal record checks on operators in the sector so there is nowhere to hide for rogue firms. It will be handed more resources as they will now be able to fund the cost of policing the industry through permits, boosting their powers and cutting costs for taxpayers. The reforms will also give them more power to revoke permits, issue enforcement notices and hefty fines.
Amanda Martin, Labour Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North said: “I want to make Portsmouth one of the best places to grow up and grow old in, but fly-tipping is a major problem and has been ignored for too long by people who just don’t care.
“Residents around here are sick of our streets being plagued by discarded rubbish and waste and it is a disgrace that the Lib Dems have done nothing to tackle it. It’s gone unpunished for far too long. “That’s why I’m standing up for change and welcoming the Labour Government’s flytipping crack down that will punish waste cowboy’s, tackle the scourge of waste crime, and tell those who disrespect our area where to go.”
These new plans are welcomed by Cllr Charlotte Gerada, she said: “Portsmouth Labour councillors have been highlighting the scourge of fly tipping and unclean streets in our city for well over a year now. So many of you are telling us the council just isn’t getting the basics right and how run down some parts of our city are looking.”
“I’ve tried to make councillors from other parties aware of the dire situation people are experiencing – particularly in areas like Fratton – only to be told residents are ‘staging’ the pictures or we’re exaggerating the problem. These new measures announced today will go a long way in tackling this problem and I can’t wait to see them in action.”
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Happy St George’s Day
Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills)
Happy St George’s Day!
Look at what I spotted in Pelsall, a St George’s Day Post Box Topper – thank you to the very talented Nikki for always putting a smile on our faces.
Vacancy: Constituency Support Officer
Dave Doogan (Angus and Perthshire Glens)
Labour Introduces Plan to Make Leicester’s Streets Safer
Liz Kendall (Leicester West)
After fourteen years of Tory failure, our town centres and neighbourhoods are plagued by anti-social behaviour. Whether it’s street drinking, harassment or vandalism on the high street or noisy and intimidating off-road bikes, people in Leicester are fed up.
This action is long overdue, especially the Government action on shoplifting and supporting shopworkers, which cannot come soon enough.
The flagship Crime and Policing Bill is a vital step towards the safer streets for Leicester promised in this Government’s Plan for Change.
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A visit to Angus Carers Centre, Arbroath
Stephen Gethins (Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Brilliant news as new hospital gets the green light
Liz Twist (Blaydon and Consett)
Worksop Guardian Column 05/02/25
Jo White (Bassetlaw)
Here in Bassetlaw, most people work hard all their lives, pay their dues and want to live comfortably. What unites many in anger is the known benefit fraudster, who lives down the street.
With billions of public money lost last year, it is time at long last for real action against the fraudsters. Those who are milking the system, be it the workshy or those feeding the coffers of organised crime. I have lost count of the number of times that I hear from local people that benefit fraud is happening and nothing seems to be being done about it.
I welcome the government’s new Fraud Bill, which will allow for the seizure of luxury goods, bags of cash, and mobile phones as evidence of fraud, and stronger powers to go after those who receive money they are not entitled to. Where there is an outright refusal to repay, it is right that their driving license should be taken away.
Banks and building societies will be able to flag when they spot fraud, such as expensive holidays aboard, or a wage going in whilst benefits are also being claimed. These powers will include strong safeguards, protecting the real vulnerable and the sick.
I cannot abide the thought of the hard-earned money of Bassetlaw people funding the luxury lifestyle of the fraudsters. Labour is the party of working people, and this is our values being put into action. I want to see the first raid take place in Bassetlaw.
This is also why I back the additional powers in this Bill that will pursue those who ripped us off during Covid pandemic, including the previous government’s greedy friends who grabbed the PPE contracts and the fake company owners who took the business loans. We cannot allow time limitations to act as a barrier. We want our money back, the thieves jailed and anyone who lined the pockets of their mates also feeling the long hand of the law on their collars.
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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.
Rushanara Ali MP Statement on Bangladesh Victory Day 2024
Rushanara Ali (Bethnal Green and Stepney)
Rushanara Ali MP statement on the anniversary of Bangladesh’s Victory Day 2024.
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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Christian Wakeford (Bury South)
Rhondda Calendar 2018
Chris Bryant (Rhondda and Ogmore)
Entries for submitting your photographs for the Rhondda Calendar are now open.
The top twelve entries will be show cased in the 2018 Calendar with prize money for the top three entries.
Proceeds from the sale of the calendar will go to local charities.
Deadline 31st August 2017!
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