📚 It's World Book Day! Reading has the power to fire our imagination, transport us to new worlds, and shape the way we see the world around us. Whether it’s adventure, fantasy, satire, or thrilling real-life experiences, books have a unique way of leaving a lasting impact.

@chrismcdonaldmp.bsky.social Great to meet Chris in Westminster yesterday and speak about policing issues. He confirmed that he met with his local federation and listened to their views on policing. A fantastic supporter of policing. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Supporting Our Local Hospices Hospices mean everything to families in Stockton, Billingham, and Norton—a light in the darkest of times. After meeting frontline staff and seeing their dedication, it was clear more funding was desperately needed. 🧵👇

We've heard countless examples of the mess the country has been left in by the previous Conservative Government. Sadly, this is another example. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

A Bright Future for Stockton, Billingham and Norton! From our proud heritage as a centre of industry and innovation to the birthplace of the railways, Stockton has always been a town that builds, creates, and thrives.

Our free specialist advice service helps families across England to work with children's services. Families get critical support, children safely avoid the care system and savings are made for the Exchequer. Thanks @chrismcdonaldmp.bsky.social for highlighting our impact in Parliament.

Visiting Holidays are Fun sessions in Stockton, I saw first-hand how valuable these programmes are for children and families across Stockton, Billingham and Norton. I was asked to head back to Parliament to fight for further funding so HAF could continue - I did exactly that. /1

I was privileged to meet His Majesty the King at Buckingham Palace and take time to talk Teesside! I thanked him for his steadfast commitment to the steel communities in Teesside, including to young people and apprenticeships through the establishment of the Industrial Cadets scheme.

Queensgate Roads – The End in Sight! After years of frustration with incomplete and dangerous roads, the end is finally in sight! - Work is fully underway to resurface the roads across Queensgate and I've been assured of full completion within the next month - with a brand-new finished surface

📩 Calling for Responsibility in Political Discourse Today, I’ve written to Matt Vickers MP to raise serious concerns about his recent social media activity and its real-world consequences for local councillors in Stockton.

Fusion-Ready Steel 🎥 I had the chance to speak with BBC Look North about the groundbreaking work happening right here on Teesside. My old company, The Materials Processing Institute, has achieved a world-first with the mass production of fusion-ready steel. fb.watch/xjlF8bIQRo/

🌸 Supporting Local: Claire’s Blooms 🌸 Visited Claire’s Blooms in Stockton & met Claire, the wonderful owner. Left with a beautiful bouquet & a new office plant! Claire shared excellent ideas about boosting Stockton’s business community. Let’s keep supporting our local gems! 💐

🚨 Fusion-Ready Steel: A World-First from Teesside From my first day at Materials Processing Institute as a lab assistant to becoming CEO, I’ve always believed in Teesside’s ability to lead the world in innovation. Now, MPI has achieved a world-first: the mass production of fusion-ready steel. 🌍