I have been particularly closely engaged with constituents in Cullingworth and Wilsden regarding recent planning applications for battery storage. I have always been clear that new infrastructure MUST bring benefits to the local community. That means cheaper bills and local community funding.

I am deeply shocked by the horrific attack on the synagogue in Manchester today on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. My thoughts are with the loved ones of everyone affected by this horrific attack and Jewish communities here in the Bradford district and across the UK.

🌹 #Lab25 complete! It’s been a fantastic few days here in Liverpool. Here’s a bit of my reaction to the prime minister’s speech and what some of the exciting announcements mean for the Shipley constituency.

🇬🇧 I’m proud to be British. Jo Cox once said, “We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than the things that divide us.” I remember Jo’s words and her actions as a Parliamentarian in all I do as an MP, and I believe what she said rings just as true today as it ever has.

Marie Curie is campaigning for better end of life care and support for all 💛 Thanks for visiting Marie Curie at #LabourConference, @annadixonmp.bsky.social - we are so grateful for your support!

🗳️ Brilliant to join @labour4pr.bsky.social at #Lab25 to talk all things electoral reform. PR feels closer now than it ever has, and I’m proud to fight for it. Everyone’s vote should matter. Everyone’s voice should matter.

Today, I and 10 fellow West Yorkshire MPs wrote to the Home Secretary and Incoming Chair of the National Inquiry. Expressing support for a focus on West Yorkshire and specific local authorities, as part of the new national inquiry into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Do you think the CEO of Yorkshire Water deserves a £1.3 million pay bonus? I don't. I think it’s a disgrace. I’m calling on her to donate it to the Yorkshire Rivers Trust. Sign our petition and show Yorkshire Water what you think of their performance: survey.labour.org.uk/yorkshire-wa...

This week, I visited a primary school where children were learning about British values. It made me reflect on the events in London last weekend. I’m proud to be British. A diverse and tolerant nation. That’s why I will always oppose discrimination and prejudice in any form.

I am pleased to have nominated Lucy Powell for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. She understands the need to speak truth to power and has the qualities the Party needs to unite us around our core values and mission to rebuild Britain and tackle inequalities.

Sadly, I am not alone. Too many MPs across political parties have been subject to horrific online abuse and threats. It must stop.

It’s vital that victims & the public see justice being done. I spoke to @ecourea.bsky.social about this Government’s commitment to restore confidence in our criminal justice system, the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme & Reform’s weakness on law & order ⬇️ www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

I want residents to be aware that I have received threats of death and violence directly posted in response to a misleading video recently shared by the MP for Keighley and Ilkley, Robbie Moore. See my full statement below:

🚰 It’s time for radical action. I strongly support the Labour Government’s announcement that they will be abolishing Ofwat and strengthening oversight. But, I believe it is time not only to merge the regulators but also to restructure failing companies like Yorkshire Water.

The United Kingdom must immediately recognise the state of Palestine. There can be no lasting peace without a two-state solution. And there is no two-state solution without a viable Palestinian state.

The scale of horror currently taking place in Gaza is unfathomable. The recent escalation is completely horrifying and devastating. Despite spending two hours in the commons yesterday, I did not get to ask my question to the Foreign Secretary. But here is the question I would have asked:

On Wednesday afternoon, there was a short debate in Parliament on further education, led by @annadixonmp.bsky.social. Anna spoke at length about the fantastic work of Shipley College in her constituency and highlighted some of the wider challenges that the college sector faces.

Why should we have to accept worse outcomes in health just because we are from the North? I’m calling for a national, cross-government strategy to address health inequalities.

A privilege to host the Care and Support Alliance’s Parliamentary event. Thank you to the MPs who joined us to hear from those who rely on care, and their carers. Fantastic to meet Jack, Angela, Tony, and others to discuss how proper housing and support can transform lives.

Early start talking about the changes to the benefit reforms on BBC Breakfast. The government have set out concessions in response to concerns I and other MPs raised about the impact of the original proposals on disabled people and their carers. I am pleased the government listened.

Labour government taking action to address health inequalities. Ahead of NHS 10 Year Plan good to see Wes Streeting recognising the NHS has a role to play along side public health. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social is delivering the keynote speech out our Ageing in the North report Parliamentary launch, touching on the disparities that older people face in the North of England compared to their southern counterparts

Yesterday we launched our Ageing in the North report in Parliament. It shows older people in the North are more likely to be poorer, sicker, inactive and in poor housing, costing the NHS billions. Great to have @annadixonmp.bsky.social at the event and front page of the @yorkshirepost.co.uk

Yesterday, I co-signed an amendment with over 100 of my Labour Party colleagues to stop the welfare reform proposals from becoming law. This is a decision I have not taken lightly, but I believe it is the right one.

Today in Parliament, I will be voting against the Assisted Dying Bill. I have no principled objections to assisted dying; however, as someone with nearly 30 years of experience in health and care, I believe that the bill presented to us is both unworkable and unsafe.

When people are asked what they understand by assisted dying many people say things that are already legal. MPs are not voting on a principle but a major change in the law. Crude polling is not a sound basis for such a profound and complex decision. Source: Nuffield Council of Bioethics

@rcpsych.bsky.social cannot support the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for England and Wales in its current form and is once again urging MPs to look at our concerns ahead of the pivotal Commons Report stage debate and Third Reading. More here: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...

Fundamental questions still remain. Will assisted dying service be available from private for profit providers? I tabled an amendment at Committee stage to limit to charities. It was voted down by the supporters of the Bill. Fellow Labour MPs reflect on concerns www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/he...

Policy interventions around migrant workers have failed because 'they haven't addressed the power imbalance at the heart of employer sponsorship' @annadixonmp.bsky.social told a recent PAC scrutiny session. This power imbalance must be addressed. Read more⬇️ www.workrightscentre.org/publications...

“The saying goes that a week is a long time in politics, but if that's true, what does that say about a year?” ✍️ Make sure to have a read of my latest column in the The Telegraph & Argus! See more below👇

As the final vote in the Commons on the Assisted Dying Bill approaches on Friday I hope colleagues whatever their views on the principle will pause and consider the wider impacts. Wise words from Gordon Brown. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Jo Cox, was murdered nine years ago today whilst doing the job she loved, serving her home community as an MP. I will always remember her and work to create the united and inclusive communities that she believed in.

It is important MPs listen to those who would have to implement the assisted dying Bill. Whatever our position on the principle, MPs must ask ourselves whether this Bill will cause more harm than good. This letter from senior doctors sets out why we should vote against this Bill.

🚌🚆🚊🛤 Fantastic news this week. I met with the Chancellor as she announced £2.1bn for transport in West Yorkshire creating better connections, making a reality of mass transit and a new bus station for Bradford. I also met with the Transport Minister to discuss investment in active travel.

We are delighted to announce that @annadixonmp.bsky.social , the Labour Member of Parliament for Shipley and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Carers has agreed to be a Parliamentary Champion for Carers Week 2025.

Inspiring to attend the showcase for Bradford at #UKREiiF I spoke about the potential for further investment in Shipley and the opportunities for heritage led regeneration. @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social

Joined a panel at Fabian Society health and care summit this week. Talked about fair allocations to local government, reforms to commissioning and fair terms for providers as key to National Care Service and Fair Pay Agreement @bencooper1995.bsky.social

Today, the Public Accounts Committee and I published our comprehensive report on the government’s efforts to tackle violence against women and girls. It’s a must-read for all those, like me, who are committed to addressing this awful abuse👇

Investing in renewable energy is not just about tackling the climate crisis - it’s about creating good, skilled, future-proofed jobs for local people. Producing our own energy will also end our dependence on expensive foreign natural gas imports.

Bradford remembers. Today, our city came together to commemorate 40 years since the tragic Bradford City Stadium Fire. Everyone affected by the events of that day will always be in our hearts. We will never forget the 56.

80 years ago today, victory was secured in Europe. The WW2 generation protected us from tyranny and secured our freedom. We will never forget them. On this 80th anniversary of VE Day, we honour all who sacrificed so much to Protect us and those who continue to do so today🇬🇧

I’m angry about the state the water industry was left in. About the pollution that has been pumped into our rivers. And about the water bills the people of the Shipley constituency are facing. We need stronger regulation of the industry, and the Water Bill is doing just that👇

📈 3 million extra appointments 🩻 Waiting lists have fallen for six months in a row 🧑‍⚕️Over 1500 new GPs have been hired Labour promised to get the NHS back on its feet. And that is exactly what we are doing. Check out my latest Ilkley Gazette column below👇

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 A happy St George’s Day to everyone across the Shipley constituency! Great to see the flag flying with pride in Baildon and right across our local area today.

A quick update from last night after a very busy first day back in Parliament following the Easter break👇 It’s always an honour to represent our local area in this place.

I would like to wish a happy and peaceful Easter to everyone across our local community and beyond.

Wishing a blessed and peaceful Good Friday to all across the Shipley constituency.

🚉 LET’S GET WEST YORKSHIRE MOVING AGAIN Check out my most recent column in The Telegraph & Argus for more on what we’re doing to invest in transport in the North below👇