My old adopted dog Haohao began his life on a street corner – we were lucky to find each other because I think we significantly improved each others’ lives! Our government’s new Animal Welfare Strategy will deliver some of the strongest animal welfare reforms in a generation.

The Labour Tribune Group of MPs turns 60 this year. We have a proud tradition, rooted in the trade union movement, of standing for solidarity, fairness and shared prosperity. I’m honoured to be on our executive committee as secretary. Here’s our vision for the economy in 2026:

Really glad to see the Government is looking at new measures on rogue property management companies and unadopted estates, two issues I’ve been campaigning hard for in Parliament over the past year and a half! (1/2) www.gov.uk/government/c...

Brilliant news! Rejoining Erasmus means that students at Reading University in my constituency will be able to benefit from the best of Europe's universities and culture without paying additional fees. (1/3) www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4...

Thank you to @thetimes.com for naming my book Private Revolutions one of the best paperbacks of 2025! ✨https://www.thetimes.com/culture/books/article/31-best-paperback-books-reviews-year-2025-sunday-times-992c0mh7d

Today we’ve announced a Treasury Select Committee inquiry into the OBR's record and effectiveness, to explore whether and how it might need to change. Please contribute to our call for evidence! committees.parliament.uk/work/9506/th...

This budget has brought down the cost of living, especially for working families. That’s what we need to do in order to get our economy back on track.

The Bank of England's Deputy Governor told me and my colleagues on the Treasury Select Committee that this budget could reduce inflation by up to 0.5%. (1/2) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We need to look at the bigger picture when it comes to the UK’s public finances. This budget starts to rebuild the stability of our country’s finances, which is why we saw a positive reaction from investors to this budget. My take on Politics Live👇

We now know that the 2010s were a lost decade for economic growth and productivity - characterised by low public and private investment. As my former Treasury Committee colleague says, our economic forecasts should properly count the benefits of spending and the damage of cuts.

After ten years of being a full @nujofficial.bsky.social member - starting off on the economics desk of The Economist, then a rep at @financialtimes.com - I’ve finally updated my membership to associate status. A strange feeling! To those setting out in journalism, I urge you to #joinaunion

Great to see that a proper tax on online gambling has been included in the budget today. The Treasury Select Committee’s recent report proposed this as a way to encourage people to spend less time gambling on predatory slot algorithms, while also raising revenue. (1/2)

1 in 10 women have experienced stalking, sexual assault or relationship abuse in the past year alone, according to the ONS. The government has set itself the mission of halving that figure in a decade. To do so, we have to make sure women’s voices are heard. (1/2)

This afternoon in Reading Minster we remembered all those we have lost to transphobia this year, at a memorial put together by @readingprideuk.bsky.social for the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which was earlier this week. (1/4)

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember all those who we have lost to transphobia. Trans young people are the most at risk of suicide and violent crime. Shamefully, hate crimes against trans people hit a record high in 2023, and we've continued to see hate spread since then. (1/2)

Great to speak to @UniteTheUnion.bsky.social South East members last weekend at their regional conference – I heard from members working in nursing, local government, aviation and many other sectors. Hope we can host you in Reading next time!

We in Reading are proud of the many immigrant diasporas who have enriched our town’s economy and culture. Many immigrant families in Reading, such as Hong Kong BNO citizens, have asked me about the government’s future plans concerning indefinite leave to remain.

Despite how often the country argues about tax, there’s actually a strong cross-party consensus that the UK’s long and outdated tax code is in much need of improvement – and there’s even agreement about what some changes could do to simplify tax and improve growth.

Today, we join in silence to honour those who sacrificed everything for our country and our rights. We must never take the freedoms that we enjoy today for granted.

This weekend, we come together to honour those who gave their lives to keep our country and our freedoms safe. (1/3)

Today the House of Commons chamber is closed to over-18s – because it’s being used by the UK Youth Parliament!

Happy Bonfire Night! I hope you're all enjoying some toasted marshmallows and maybe some fireworks. As a former dog owner, I always worried about loud noises at night, and many of my constituents do too, so please be considerate and remember to finish your fireworks by midnight!

I asked George Osborne this morning why the Conservative coalition cut Sure Start centres that young families depended on. He said there was a “feeling” at the time that they weren’t cost-effective. Many families across the country would’ve “felt” differently. (1/3)

👋 Come and join my team! I’m looking for a new Caseworker and Constituency Support Assistant, to be based at my constituency office in Reading. If you’re interested, check out the full job description on my website: yuanyangmp.org/vacancies/

It's been 75 years since we rebuilt the House of Commons chamber after it was destroyed in the Second World War. Yesterday I joined the Speaker of the House along with the rest of my colleagues in Parliament to mark the occasion. (1/2)

Stewart Kenny, one of the co-founders of Paddy Power, told me on the Treasury Select Committee today that he regrets many parts of the industry that he once led. (1/4)

After a kind request from the librarians, I’ve placed a copy of my nonfiction novel Private Revolutions in the House of Commons library – I hope my colleagues across the House might enjoy it 🙂 (1/2)

Solidarity with all Sheffield Wednesday fans, who, like Reading fans, have had to put up with bad management. I hope that Wednesday going into administration will be the first step in making sure that it has a sound long-term future. (1/2)

“Let down by the system and constantly feeling tired of fighting a never-ending battle.” That’s how, one of my constituents, Megan, described her experience of the SEND system to me. Last month I held a consultation on SEND, which was attended by over 60 parents, children and practitioners.

Too many residents in our constituency are paying high property management fees. I led a meeting in Parliament questioning Jonathan Smith, the CEO of Trinity Property Group, which manages Shinfield Gardens and Shinfield Meadows in our constituency.

Hi everyone! On the afternoon of Saturday November 1st, I will be hosting another community catch up, this time in Whitley. It’s a chance to meet with me and the rest of the community, where we talk about our area in groups. (1/2)

We need more room for GPs to expand in south and east Reading! I went to speak to our regional head of NHS Property Services in Parliament last week to discuss what I can do to help grow GP surgeries and healthcare centre access our constituency. What’s been your experience of your GP surgery?

Diwali is a time of joy and reflection, representing the spiritual victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Shubh Diwali to everyone celebrating in our Hindu communities today! (1/2)

The best part about supermarket surgeries has got to be using the tannoy system – as well as all the surprising and fun conversations! Thanks to everyone who popped by to say hello in Morrison’s last week!

Reading will receive over £1 million to help end homelessness and rough sleeping. As we head into the winter months, this money will make a huge difference for people who would otherwise be left out in the cold.

We now have a chance for peace. This deal is a huge step towards ending this awful war and creating a safer future for both Israelis and Palestinians. (1/2)

Two years on from October 7, as we mark the worst attack on Jewish people since the Holocaust, I would recommend reading this piece by Sharone Lifschitz, whose parents were taken as hostages on that awful day. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

A big thank you from LabourList, and our sponsors Lime and Forest to all who attended our #Lab25 Karaoke and DJ Night! Featuring @lcrmayor.bsky.social, @skinnock.bsky.social, @emilythornberry.bsky.social, and @yuanfenyang.bsky.social. And to those who couldn't make it - we'll be back for #Lab26!

Women are now 46% of the Parliamentary Labour Party – partly as a result of the work of Labour Women's Network, who gave me the support and training I needed to put myself forward. I was really glad to pay that support back by speaking at their rally at the Labour Party Conference!

📣 Featured speaker: @yuanfenyang.bsky.social, MP for Earley and Woodley

We're excited to announce the first details of this year's Trans Solidarity Rally at Labour Party Conference - trans allies are here to stay in our labour movement 🏳️‍⚧️ Attending Labour Conference? Put this date in your diary 👇

SPEAKER UPDATE: We are delighted to announce that @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social and @georgeperetzkc.bsky.social will speak at our rally at Labour Conference! They join: Nick Thomas-Symonds MP @stellacreasy.bsky.social @yuanfenyang.bsky.social @naomipohl.bsky.social @pes.eu

Although the horror in Gaza continues, we have reached a historic milestone by joining several of our allies in recognising a Palestinian state. This move was promised in the Labour manifesto, and is part of our commitment to peace in the region and a two-state solution. (1/2)

Coming to Liverpool for Labour Conference? Join us to talk about the road ahead for 🇬🇧 and 🇪🇺 Featuring: EU Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds LME Chair @stellacreasy.bsky.social @wearethemu.bsky.social/ @naomipohl.bsky.social @yuanfenyang.bsky.social MP Thomas Vaupel @pes.eu

Solidarity with Peter and Simon - two very well respected doctors and parliamentarians. It's appalling to see this happen again after Abtisam Mohamed and I also tried to visit humanitarian projects in the West Bank in April before being denied entry by the Israeli authorities.

There is much worth being angry about in today’s world, and much worth protesting. But let’s be clear: the far-right organisers of Saturday’s rally in London are seeking to stoke division and mistrust. Violence is not the answer to any of our problems. (1/2)

This week I called for full investigations into the deaths of journalists and aid workers in Gaza at the hands of the Israeli military. Journalists in Gaza have been targeted and over 1,500 humanitarian workers have been killed, with almost no accountability. My intervention👇

This week I raised constituents’ concerns about extending Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) terms for Hong Kong BNO and Skilled Worker visas. Many Hongkongers have fled political repression to come to the UK – a country they have deep historic ties with. (1/2)

Meet the speaker🎤 @yuanfenyang.bsky.social will be responding to our Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture, delivered by Julia Gillard, on Truth and Trust: The Vital Role of Social Science in a Divided World. 📅 20 Nov ⏰ 6.30pm-8.30pm 📍 London Register➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

From the biggest uplift to workers’ rights in a generation to making life fairer for renters, Angela Rayner has achieved so much in office already. As the PM's ethics adviser said, she has “acted with integrity and an exemplary commitment to public service.” (1/2)