BREAKING: BCP Council will receive £2.2m from the Labour Government to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping this winter. This funding will help families and rough sleepers in BCP get the support they need.

🏥 Great news for parents: free chickenpox vaccine coming to NHS from January. Given with MMR jab at 12 & 18 months. Previously cost up to £200 privately. This is good for Bournemouth West families. Speak to your GP about childhood vaccinations. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🚀 FREE business growth programme for Dorset SMEs! 30 places available starting Nov 4th - fully funded by government & @bournemouthuni.bsky.social. ✅ Expert mentoring ✅ Practical workshops ✅ Local networking Info here: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/course...

Would you sleep rough for one night to help those experiencing homelessness? On Oct 18th, my team and I are supporting YMCA Bournemouth's BIG Sleep Easy 2025. We are raising funds for Diverse abilities. Please donate ⬇️ www.justgiving.com/page/jessica...

I recently attended the YES Conference in Kyiv with global leaders supporting Ukraine's future. I met inspiring young changemakers, local businesses, charities recovering stolen children, and armed forces developing cutting-edge battlefield technology.

A slightly belated video from Labour Conference 🌹 The PM's message is clear: we have a choice between renewal and decline, and we will always pick renewal.

Everyone deserves to be able to attend their place of worship without fear of attack. The attack in Manchester today marks an incredibly tragic day for the Jewish community. My thoughts are with the families of those affected, and Jewish residents in Bournemouth who will understandably be worried.

Saddened by the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall, who grew up in Bournemouth. A trailblazer for conservation who inspired millions with her belief that we can all make a difference. Find out more about her extraordinary life and legacy here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9...

🎨 Brilliant news! Arts University Bournemouth has been named the best art & design specialist uni outside London, rising 40 places to 60th in @guardian’s 2026 Guide. Proof that Bournemouth is a true creative hub. 👏 👉 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2546988...

Pleased the govt has stepped in to block plans to outsource NHS workers in Dorset into a SubCo. Following intensive campaigning by me, fellow Dorset Labour MPs and UNISON, national policy has changed - SubCos will only go ahead with clear union support. www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2549825...

🏥 DELIVERED: 5+ million extra NHS appointments. We promised 2 million - we delivered over 5 million across England. In Dorset, our local NHS Trust delivered 42,000+ additional treatments for patients. Read more here ⬇️ www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2549548...

Delighted to have Bridget Phillipson visit Bournemouth to hear about Tracy's inspiring work on a Changes Are Made education hub tackling knife crime. According to Tracey's surveys 61% of young people think better education opportunities will help ensure no more young lives are lost.

📚 Students! Come say hi at Bournemouth Uni Freshers Fair this Saturday. Whether you're new or returning, pop by our Labour stall. With two Labour MPs in Bournemouth it's an exciting time to get involved! More info here: www.subu.org.uk/social/fresh...

Last week we introduced the historic Hillsborough Law - inspired by campaigns for justice for Hillsborough, Grenfell and Windrush. The legislation introduces a duty of candour with criminal sanctions, expanded legal aid for families, and a new offence of misleading the public.

Honoured to be part of The 40% Project, celebrating that women now make up 40% of Parliament. Representation matters - I want young women in Bournemouth West to know their voices count & their ambitions matter. Thank you Qian Li for taking my photograph. 👉 rps.org/groups/women...

Last month's leasehold reform event brought together 30 Bournemouth residents sharing their experiences. I've written to Housing Minister to outline the issues experienced here in Bournemouth West & include in the consultation. Have your say by Friday ⬇️ www.gov.uk/government/c...

This is an historic moment. One which we hope will deliver a lasting peace and security for the Palestinian and Israeli people. My statement here ⬇️

📊 Over the summer hundreds of residents took part in a survey about the town centre. In my latest @bournemouthecho.bsky.social column I explore some of the findings. Read more here ⬇️ www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2548473...

Back at Bobby's for our third Citizens’ Panel! 🙌 Hundreds shared views on Bournemouth Town Centre over summer - today we fed that back. Loads of positives around time spent in the gardens, independent shops and at events like summer markets!

🚨 Big news! Government investing £70m to grow Cadet Forces by 30% by 2030. Cadets help 12-18yr olds build skills, confidence & friendships through adventure training & teamwork. It's about personal development, not army recruitment! Join: armycadets.com/cadets/the-cadet-joining-process 💪

I've written to BCP Council leader Millie Earl, alongside Poole MP Neil Duncan-Jordan, expressing concern about proposed withdrawal of vital bus routes across Bournemouth and Poole. Read the full letter below ⬇️

We ended Summer Recess on a high with our summer school and the first ever Talbot Village Heritage Trail! Great turnout - I loved exploring the woodlands and local history. The Talbot sisters' vision remains so relevant today. Thanks to all who came along. www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2543135...

👏🏻 Thank you Sam, Yazz and Will for sharing your experiences of my inaugural politics summer school at @bournemouthuni.bsky.social. . It brought together 16-19yr olds from across Dorset to learn about government, debate, media literacy & campaigning. So inspired by these young people 🙌

Some highlights from our Politics Summer School last week! 🎓✨ Thank you to all the speakers, @bournemouthuni.bsky.social, our sponsor Julia and of course all of the students who took part. Watch out for more…

💰 HMRC reminder: Child Benefit stops 31 Aug after your child turns 16 - unless you renew. Keep receiving £26.05/week (£1,354/year) if your teen stays in education/training & valuable pension credits. www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25389014.hmrc-child-benefit-warning-families-face-losing-1-300/

🛡️ Government announces new "restriction zones" to protect domestic abuse survivors. Convicted abusers will be GPS tracked with greater limits on where they can go - allowing survivors their freedom back without fear. Find out more here: news.sky.com/story/restri...

👮 Dorset Police introduces named officers for every neighbourhood. Promise made, promise delivered! We're deploying 13,000 extra neighbourhood officers - including 43 additional officers joining Dorset Police by next spring. Read more here: www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2538457....

Congratulations to everyone getting their GCSE results today! 🎉 You should be incredibly proud of all the hard work you've put in over the last few years. Whatever your results, I hope you're excited about your next steps - whether that's further education or training.

🌺 On VJ Day's 80th anniversary, I'm thinking of my constituent Sally Hedges, whose father Frank served in the 135th Field Regiment, was captured in Singapore & endured the Burma Railway. Far East veterans deserve the same recognition as those who served in Europe. We remember them all.

The UK–France migrant returns deal begins this week. A new legal route, stricter checks & immediate returns for unlawful arrivals – a first step to tackling crossings & people smugglers. More on what it means here 👉 news.sky.com/story/uk-fra...

🏡 I’m hosting a leaseholder event on Sat 16 Aug in Bournemouth town centre to feed your views into govt reform plans. We’re moving toward commonhold – where you own your flat outright & share building decisions with neighbours. Register here: jessicatoale.com/leasehold-re...

🛡️I'm pleased that major new laws now protect children online! Ofcom's Protection of Children Codes require platforms to: ✅ Block harmful content with age checks ✅ Fix toxic algorithms ✅ Remove dangerous posts quickly Protecting young people in Bournemouth West & beyond 🌐

I joined colleagues for an important drop-in hosted by Gingerbread to hear from single parents about their Universal Credit experiences. Valuable to hear about the challenges they face. The system must work better for single parents.

Great news! The Post Office has confirmed today that the Westbourne branch will stay open thanks to a local franchisee coming forward to run the Seamoor Road site. A BIG thank you to the 2k+ people who signed the petition & shared what this branch means to you. www.jessicatoale.com/post/westbou...

Thank you to everyone who's written to me about the situation in Gaza. We all want to see an end to this war and unimaginable suffering. I welcome today's announcement - an important step in getting aid into the region, securing a ceasefire and commitment to a two-state solution.

🌹 It was great to welcome the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to Bournemouth this week! She visited JP Morgan & championed Bournemouth as a hub for the financial services - as well as found time to meet some of our local members down at the beach☀️ 🔗 bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2534659...

Concerning loophole allows sex offenders to avoid photos/DNA by attending voluntary interviews vs arrest. I've raised this with policing minister & @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social. 🔗www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25307997.sex-offenders-avoiding-mugshots-dna-police-loophole/

🙋🏻‍♀️We’ve just had the second of our Bournemouth Town Centre Citizens’ Panel Sessions - it was great to see panellists taking a lead and sharing their views on different parts of the town centre. You can also hear from panellists, Jane and Esma & Richard who runs the session ⬇️

🚨Making Bournemouth Town Centre safer this summer! As part of the govt's Safer Streets Summer initiative, Bournemouth is receiving extra support to help keep our town centre safe: ✅ More police patrols ✅ Increased officer visibility ✅ Targeted antisocial behaviour action

🚨 7 days left to apply to my summer school! Looking for motivated 16-19 year olds who want to make a difference. Two days exploring politics, engaging with speakers, building skills - developed with @bournemouthuni.bsky.social lecturers! 💪 For more info & to apply➡️ jessicatoale.com/post/summers...

I spoke to @itvnews.bsky.social on why we're urgently demanding action from the Health Sec on the DES scandal - enhanced screening, formal apology & awareness needed for victims of this devastating pregnancy drug that affects generations 💔 Thank you to ITV for covering this important story.

I'm leading 36 MPs calling for justice over DES - a pregnancy drug that caused cancer across generations, affecting 300,000+ women including my constituents. Full details of the story covered by @itvnews.bsky.social: itv.com/news/2025-07... My letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting ⬇️

£53m government investment to target domestic abuse perpetrators 🛡️ Protecting thousands more women & children 🎯 82% reduction in physical abuse where trialled 📉 Proven results - 82% reduction in physical abuse, 88% reduction in sexual abuse 🤝 Dedicated support for victims

📰 One year on from being elected, I've been reflecting on the progress we've made together - particularly on revitalising Bournemouth town centre. The @BmthEcho has published a piece about our work. Read more here ⬇️ www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2530551...

After raising the issue of problematic parking with the Transport Secretary @heidialexander.bsky.social, I'm really pleased that the government has today given @bcpcouncil.bsky.social permission to increase the previously minimal fines for illegal parking in Bournemouth to help keep our town safe.

Great to meet with passionate Bournemouth West activists this week as part of the Climate Coalition's day of action in Westminster. 🌍 Important discussions about climate, energy and nature issues. These conversations are vital for MPs to listen to and understand as policy makers.

🏪 Small businesses in Bournemouth West - Parliament wants to hear from YOU! The Business & Trade Committee is gathering views on the Government's Small Business Strategy. Complete their short survey by 16 July 👉 forms.office.com/e/WkkC0PFPHL #SmallBusiness #HaveYourSay

"I want every child in Bournemouth to have the opportunity to shine and thrive." In my latest column, I write about investing in our young people - from new Best Start Family Hubs to the Summer School programme I've just launched. Read my column here ⬇️ www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2530589...

I joined colleagues for a @breastcancernow.bsky.social drop-in to learn about their #MoreTimeToLive campaign. They're highlighting concerns about how current NHS rules may limit access to life-extending treatments for people with secondary breast cancer. Important to listen and learn.

📚 Launching a summer school for local students aged 16-19 with @bournemouthuni.bsky.social lecturers. Help young people explore how politics works & learn to make real change happen. 75 places • 28-29 Aug • Apply by 1 Aug For more information and to apply ➡️http://jessicatoale.com/post/summerschool25