Yesterday on the Business Select Committee we questioned Royal Mail's owner Daniel Kretinsky about the mountain of evidence there is that the Company prioritises parcels over letter deliveries- does he know what is going on in Royal Mail?

Nice to pop in to St Paul’s, Little Sutton for the farmers market and fundraising for the church- on til 2pm today

Help shape the future of Ellesmere Port & Rossmore! We’re looking for an Independent Chair to lead the Pride in Place Board, helping oversee £20 million of investment- www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/regeneration-of-west-cheshire/ellesmere-port-regeneration/pride-in-ellesmere-port

Anyone who was sacked from their job during the application process should not expect compensation and Peter Mandelson should be no different- he should now give that money to charity!

🌟 Pride in Place Update: Shaping the Future of Ellesmere Port We’ve secured £20 million regeneration funding 💷 for Ellesmere Port — now we’re getting into the detail 📋. Pride in Place is about turning investment into action 🚀 and ensuring our community leads the way 🗣️🏘️.

Almost everyone who has a child with Special Educational Needs would agree the system is broken. The Govt yesterday announced a white paper with proposals on how to fix it- I encourage people to engage with the consultation- details here- www.gov.uk/government/p...

My column in today’s Sunday Mirror - a call to Mancs (and others!) 👇🏻 @politics.mirror.co.uk Please buy a copy of the paper too.

We are holding a coffee morning in New Ferry today- at the community centre in Windsor Close til 12-30- pop in and say hello!

Great to speak to young @The_TUC members today about all the fantastic measures in the Employment Rights Act that will massively improve workers protections

Good to speak to @unisontheunion activists this morning about all the fantastic measures in the Employment Rights Act that will make such a positive difference to their members and millions more people- showing the good things a Labour Government can do!

I spoke to Times Radio earlier about my reaction to the Peter Mandelson revelations- the police should be investigating and his title of "Lord" should be removed.

A very entertaining game at Vauxhall Motors FC today with them beating Clitheroe FC 4-2. Next home game Sat 14th Feb v Congleton KO 3pm.

The overriding consideration for the party should be who is best placed to win & represent the people of Gorton & Denton-no stitch ups, no 2nd guessing what might happen down the line. We need our best players on the pitch & the PM needs the best serving in his Government.

I welcome the news that the Government will look at a ban for under 16s on social media. However, as I said yesterday in the fireworks debate, I cannot reconcile the Govts refusal to do anything on decibel levels for fear of being seen as “nanny state” with the moves on mobiles.

Well said @AngelaRayner - time is well past for us to deliver on this promise to leaseholders- Is this Labour party for rich investors or hard-working leaseholders?Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/20/labour-party-rich-investors-hard-working-leaseholders

Really impressed hearing from both Blades Down and Let’s Be Blunt tonight with their own experiences and insights into how we reduce knife crime

If opponents of the BBC were trying to design a way to undermine the licence fee then it might look like this- the question is why are the BBC accelerating their own demise ? www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...

Last week I had the opportunity to question Fujitsu about their role in the Post Office scandal and their pledge not to bid for new government contracts in light of their role in it- its become apparent that their promise not to do so isnt as clear cut as it would first appear..

"Very shortly" says @Keir_Starmer on new leasehold laws coming forward- he's going to get asked this at PMQs every week until it happens!

Another worrying report about the way those classed as self employed are treated and why we need proper protections in place- getting a pay cut for doing a job well is no way to treat someone www.londoncentric.media/p/evri-drive...

Out and about in Ellesmere Port this morning talking to residents with local councillor Lisa Denson

At the start of 2026, I want to reflect on the year just gone — and share my priorities for the next 12 months ahead. 👉If you ever need help or advice, you can contact my office at 31 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8AA, call 0151 355 2365, or email [email protected]

With thanks to The Olive Tree for a fantastic Christmas lunch for my hard working team, including the festively themed “Nakatomi Tower” burger. My office is now closed until Fri 2nd Jan, we will still monitor emails and calls for anything urgent. Merry Christmas!

Spotted this little fella in Rivacre Valley earlier

Good to be out with local councillors Kris Fisher & John Stockton this morning on a pre festive litterpick on the Stanney estate

I welcome news that there will be an independent investigation in to how foreign states are using their money to influence our politics- I hope that this will extend to include their activities on social media where I believe hostile foreign states are using their resources too

It really is time the House of Lords allowed us to get on with delivering our Employment Rights Bill and bring protections to millions of people in work

Well done to Cllr Lisa Denson and all her fantastic volunteers from Westminster families for putting on a great Christmas party at the Labour club today

2026 will be a big year. We in Labour must make and win the argument together that our progressive politics is changing peoples lives for the better. We must stay united, beat the politics of division and hate and overcome the challenges ahead. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Lovely to visit Port Sunlight Village Trust this morning to help judge the best decorated gingerbread house- so many fantastic houses to look at! The display will be on all weekend at the museum, 23 King George’s Drive, Port Sunlight.

Nice to visit the posties at the Royal Mail sorting office in New Ferry this morning to thank them for their work throughout the year

After the Lords blocked the Employment Rights Bill again we must now be prepared to sit every day if necessary to get the Bill passed- and if the Lords complain about the extra hours they will have to work, tell them to join a Trade Union!

The coverage of the appalling treatment of the Vodafone franchisees this week has exposed the power imbalance that can exist in such relationships- I am pleased to say that the Minister has agreed to meet with me to discuss how we can potentially address that

The House of Lords must not be allowed to block the Employment Rights Bill any longer- lets debate this every day until Christmas to get it over the line!

These revelations are not just profoundly sad & deeply shocking but incredibly serious.We need answers and accountability. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

A few visual highlights from the Pensioners' Christmas Lunch I hosted at Whitby Sports and Social Club yesterday. So much Christmas spirit! 🎅🎶 We all had fun and that's what it's all about. Big thanks to the staff, performers, volunteers, local businesses and councillors

Tomorrow 1-4pm Christmas fair at the United Reform Church, Chester Rd, Whitby, Ellesmere Port

Had a really enjoyable visit to Royal Mail's Ellesmere Port Delivery Office at what is the busiest time of the year- but thanks for everything you do all year round. It was also great to see the new electric delivery vehicles, built just down the road at the Stellantis factory.

A sensible compromise has been reached which brings forward vital protections for millions of workers- we just need the Lords to pass the Bill! https:www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/dec/04/uk-workers-unfair-dismissal-rights-start-date-angela-rayner

Bromborough village Christmas fair on til 4pm today with a real live fruit machine! And of course Father Christmas!

Pleased to join Chester Women’s Aid this morning to mark White Ribbon day and an end to violence against women and girls- for those who need help the number is 0808 2000 247

Thank you to Granada Reports for highlighting this- people have been suddenly told they’re not eligible for non-emergency patient transport affecting blind and partially sighted patients, disabled residents and people with long-term conditions-the ICB need to sort this asap!

Great to welcome Barry Avison from Eastham to Parliament tonight where his band “lumpy custard” performed in the Speakers rooms as part of disability history month

Good to meet local resident Rachel Williams and Cllr Lisa Denson in Parliament today to talk about the work of the Poverty Truth Commission

Great little litterpick this morning at Festival Park before making my way down to London- thanks to all who came, especially good to see Loyd out !

This Monday 10am another community litterpick meeting at Festival park, Ellesmere Port- all welcome!