Yesterday, the Labour Government set out how Telford and Wrekin Council will get an extra £66.6m to spend on services right here in Telford. Every year I was Council Leader we saw government cut after government cut, now we are seeing record investment into our Borough. 🧵

A game-changing investment. I look forward to working with the Govt and Telford & Wrekin Council to make this happen and change the lives of SEND pupils.

My heart goes out to the loved ones of this brave serviceman. A reminder of the risks that our brave men and women take every day.

Putting #Telford at the Heart of Britain’s Defence Industry I’ve taken Telford’s defence growth ambitions straight to the Ministry of Defence, alongside Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council Lee Carter.

A lot to reflect on from today’s Budget. Here are some of the key highlights. 🧵

Telford Deserves Cancer Care Close to Home. Today, I was honoured and proud to host the launch the Sunflower Campaign by @lingendavies.bsky.social in Parliament — joined by The Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP who spoke powerfully about the need to improve access to cancer care.

I'm proud to support this Government's Hillsborough Law.

Almost 100 military homes in Telford will benefit from this Government's Defence Housing Strategy.

Defence Housing Strategy: higher standards for veterans and serving personnel, better value for the taxpayer.

£8bn for the economy, 20,000 jobs, strengthening NATO. Defence delivering for Britain.

I was honoured to have a room named after me at the Local Government Association headquarters recently. As a former Chair and current Vice-President of the LGA, it means a lot to me to have this lasting connection.

𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐰 23% of homes in Telford are rented privately so this really matters. This is long overdue and will make a massive difference to so many people in our community.

I hear you – whether in your letters, emails, or when we meet face-to-face. Our local NHS has a long way to go, and while we’ve made some progress, there’s still so much to fix and get right. I also see it too – as this is same NHS that me and my family use.

Happy Diwali to Telford's community of British Hindus, British Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists - I hope you all enjoy your celebrations 🕯️

I met with Hospice UK in Parliament this morning to mark Hospice Care Week. As I said last week, our hospices do vital and irreplaceable work, and we need to support hospices like Severn Hospice and Hope House Children’s Hospice - both with resources and reform to make them sustainable.

As a part of Flood Awareness Week, I visited Flood Mary in Parliament to hear about the work she is doing to help people prepare for flooding.

Today is World Homelessness Day, and this is a dangerous time of year for those without a home or sleeping rough. The Govt has announced £84m funding to help local authorities like Telford & Wrekin Council tackle homelessness.

Fixing the Tory mess.

@shaundaviesmp.bsky.social thanks so much for visiting @thestrokeassoc.bsky.social stand at #Lab25 and supporting stroke. The UK's 1.4 million stroke survivors need as many parliamentary champions as possible👃

Great to see @shaundaviesmp.bsky.social at #Lab25 to discuss how we can continue to make progress and improve cancer outcomes. Thanks for visiting our stand!

🚨Big news for Telford, West Midlands & Britain this morning! 🚨 The government has just announced new measures to back Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) – and crucially, the supply chain that keeps them moving. 🧵

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I fully welcome the government’s decision to introduce the Hillsborough Law in Parliament today. This law will require public bodies and officials to be open and honest, it will give victims better access to legal aid and so much more. But this is more than just a new law...

Proud to be supporting the biggest boost to workers' rights in a generation.

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I'm very proud to have nominated Bridget Phillipson to be Deputy Leader of the Labour party. Bridget has a track record of delivery in government, she's a brilliant colleague and she embodies Labour values. I can think of no-one better to represent our party as Deputy Leader.

✨ I’m delighted to share that I have been appointed Private Parliamentary Secretary to the Defence Secretary, John Healey. 🧵

The Govt has announced a £104m investment in local transport with £1.3m spent here in #Telford. The money will boost our transport networks - better buses, reducing congestion, making streets safer & more. This will unlock job education & training opportunities for those who've been denied them.

As teachers welcome Telford's children back to school this week, a reminder that this Government is backing parents and families

Big firms are raking in huge profits from taxpayer-funded asylum accommodation. That money belongs to the public, yet it’s sitting in corporate pockets, fuelling even more profits. How much are you making? And when will you give it back? www.youtube.com/shorts/XK4jW...

£88m for youth services and extracurricular activities - vital investment to help break down the barriers to opportunity. This is something Telford & Wrekin has always done well, and it's great to finally have a Government that matches that ambition.

Proud to have signed this letter, along with my fellow Labour MPs, to Richard Tice following his letter to energy companies. We back British business, we back jobs for our constituents, we back lower energy bills. Why doesn't Reform?

📢 Welfare Bill – Second Reading: My Update Thank you to everyone who’s shared your thoughts with me about the Welfare Bill. I’ve read your messages carefully, and I understand the concerns many of you have raised.

✍️ on New Towns

Today I had the pleasure of joining the 159 Squadron to see the Armed Forces flag being raised in Southwater this morning, it will be flying high all week if you would like the chance to see it!

🧵 Today was 3rd reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in parliament. I’ve kept you informed at every step, fully aware of how sensitive & important this matter is. I know this because you’ve taken the time to contact me, & I continue to carefully read all of your emails & letters.

It was great to have MPs @leepitcher.bsky.social , Dr. @juliabuckley.bsky.social & @shaundaviesmp.bsky.social at #FloodandCoast25! Lee highlighted important role of APPGs in driving policy change. Julia & Shaun shared updates on addressing flooding issues in the local areas of Shrewsbury & Telford.

Free school meals are being expanded to every family on Universal Credit. This will benefit up to 7,330 families in Telford, putting nearly £500 in parents' pockets. This comes as we also roll out free breakfast clubs, cut the cost of school uniforms & fund 30hrs free childcare for working parents.

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June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month Everyone should feel safe & proud to be who they are. In June we celebrate the progress that's been made for equality & remember the work still to do. Thanks to Telford & Wrekin Council for lighting up Southwater One & raising the Pride flag in Telford. Photo credit TWC

I've heard absolute horror stories about our broken prison system from those working in the industry. No justice, no safety for victims or the public & an easy ride for criminals. The Govt's sentencing reforms will make our prisons tough & fair, enforcing the rules & rewarding those who follow them.

Great news for Telford: a new defence facility is bringing new jobs. Proud to see our town leading the way, with top defence firm RBSL investing here. This shows the gov's commitment to our armed forces. Thanks to our local workforce, RBSL & the council for working with me to make it happen.

Here is an update on the assisted dying bill which went to report stage in parliament today. In the end today saw MPs vote on two amendments to this Bill. These are the details of the change that I voted against which I mention in my video update below.

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My question to the Home Secretary on the Govt's immigration reforms. After years of broken borders, my constituents and I welcome a Govt getting a grip on our migration and asylum systems.

The UK has the worst paternity leave in Europe - 2 weeks at under half the min wage. I joined @dadshiftuk.bsky.social yday to hang these baby grows in Telford town centre because this needs to change. Dads who've struggled with their mental health, share your story at dadshift.org.uk/mentalhealth