A statement on today’s events in Manchester:

👏 Delighted to see a new paid internship scheme exclusively for working-class students in the Civil Service starting in 2026. Talent exists everywhere — opportunities should too. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Since my election, I've visited well over 100 local schools, small business, industry sites and community groups. You can find out more about where I've been and invite me to your group at melanieonn.org.uk

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Apply for a free defibrillator via @TheBHF’s Community Defibrillator Funding Programme and help save lives in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes. Open to non-profit, local groups, places of worship, councils and more LINK: bit.ly/4ksaBjy

The MS Society have launched a free children’s book and soft toy of a friendly nerve cell called Tingo to help families talk about MS. This is a fantastic initiative and one I am delighted to promote. Residents can find out more and order yours here: mssociety.org.uk/tingo

£100m border security boost, offering practical solutions not gimmicks. This includes a pilot “one-in, one-out” deal with France – for the first time, migrants arriving illegally on small boats will be returned to France. www.gov.uk/government/n...

I visited The Canopy in Grant Thorold Park for lunch between meetings last week. It's great to support local spots like this. They’re open daily except Tuesday (10:00AM–2:30PM) all summer.

Last week, Reform UK launched a campaign against so-called energy “eyesores”. Yet their Mayor wants to cover Lincolnshire with fracking rigs. This isn’t about land or eyesores. It’s about repeating the line that their millionaire donors tell them to say. It needs calling out.

🚨 Starting Monday🚨 A new community-led service is launching in the East Marsh to provide residents with free, face-to-face advice and personalised support to help them through tough times. www.ymca-humber.com/news-updates....

My casework team and I work hard year-round to support local residents across Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes. Here's what two local residents had to say. Have an issue? Let me know at melanieonn.org.uk/tell-melanie/

Words into action in Grimsby - I'm pleased to see more being done to tackle dodgy vape shops selling illicit goods on our high street and I will keep pressing Government on this issue. [Source: BBC News]

It was good to drop into the North East Lincolnshire Armed Forces Community Health Fair yesterday at Grimsby Town Hall. Well done to everyone involved, it was really interesting to hear how you are supporting local residents.

Reform Mayor refuses to support industries Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes. Thousands of people in Lincolnshire are employed in renewable jobs, yet Lincolnshire's Reform Mayor has stated none of her government funding will be spent on supporting the industry.

Yesterday, I wrote to the Greater Lincolnshire Mayor, Andrea Jenkyns, calling upon her to use part of her devolved budget to help secure a crude oil shipment for the Prax LOR refinery and to back skills and retraining support for workers. Read below 👇

🏆 Come on Lionesses! Wishing England the very best in the Euros final today.

It's been a year since the General Election, so I wanted to take the opportunity to look back and celebrate some of the big wins we've had in that time.

I’m looking forward to co-chairing a joint Fisheries APPG & APPG for Shellfish Aquaculture event tomorrow with my colleague @melanieonnmp.bsky.social. We’ll be exploring how to use the #FishingAndCoastalGrowthFund to support thriving #seafood communities. Register to join at loom.ly/293nmg4.

Wonderful to see the Armed Forces Day flag flying high above Grimsby Town Hall. Just a few days until we welcome the national event to Cleethorpes! I hope you’re all as excited as I am!

Just 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 to go until National Armed Forces Day comes to Cleethorpes! I hope you are all as excited as I am for what looks set to be an incredible event!

Wonderful news that Grimsby Ice Rink is set for a much-needed refurbishment. Spaces like this are vital for our community, providing residents with safe, fun activities to enjoy. This refurb will hopefully benefit skaters for years to come! gi-grimsby.co.uk/2025/06/16/g...

🎖️ 𝐖𝐄 𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐈𝐓! 🪖 Thank you so much to everyone who signed my petition to bring National Armed Forces Day event back to Cleethorpes. Today, I’m incredibly excited to announce that we will be the hosts with the National event coming to Cleethorpes in just two weeks!

Armed Forces Weekend is almost here! Each year, the organisers and volunteers go above and beyond. I have no doubt that this year will be just as brilliant! www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby...

Residents in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes are sick of dodgy vape shops and unlicensed barbers on our high streets. Yesterday, I asked the Minister what action the Government is taking against the money laundering practices taking place in many of these businesses.

On Monday, I visited MyEnergi to see their newly expanded factory. The people who work there are gaining all sorts of new skills, and are helping develop new products that are shipping all over the world from right here in Grimsby.

Local concerns are growing over suspicious cash-based businesses on our high streets. Last week, I wrote to the Minister to demand action on suspected money laundering and to protect legitimate traders in Grimsby & Cleethorpes.

A new National Coastwatch station is opening soon behind Cleethorpes Leisure Centre, supporting HM Coastguard and the RNLI to keep our shores safe. Volunteers are urgently needed—if you can help, visit nci.org.uk or stop by the station and speak to a Watchkeeper.

The days of water bosses taking bonuses while dumping sewage are over. Labour has banned bonuses for several water company bosses - including at Anglian Water. After years of pollution and no accountability, we're putting an end to rewards for failure.

From September 2026, free school meals will be extended to the children of all families in receipt of Universal Credit. This could save thousands of families in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes up to £495 per year, per child, and will ensure that no child goes hungry at school.

From September 2026, free school meals will be extended to the children of all families in receipt of Universal Credit. This could save thousands of families in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes up to £495 per year, per child, and will ensure that no child goes hungry at school.

£5.83 million is being invested into urgent repairs at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital and Scunthorpe General Hospital. This funding will help to improve internal building fabric and fixtures, as well as gas, electric, and energy systems, amongst a number of other things.

Local bus timetables changed yesterday, here is a summary of the changes. See more details here 👇 www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-o...

I recently went to see the stunning new mural below the Remembrance Gate on Cleethorpes Prom. It’s a fantastic tribute to our seaside heritage, Armed Forces Day, and of course, the Red Arrows.

🚧 RAIL REPLACEMENT BUSES 🚧 Between today and next Sunday, the line between Cleethorpes and Scunthorpe will be closed for engineering works. Passengers wishing to travel will need to get a rail replacement bus.

Find out more about how to volunteer below 👇 tape2tape.co.uk/event/orsted...

Cleethorpes hosts an incredible Armed Forces Weekend every year, attracting hundreds of thousands of people to the area. It's time that we hosted the national event once again - ten years on from last time. Sign my petition below 👇 www.melanieonn.org.uk/action/armed...

If you haven't signed my petition to bring the National Armed Forces Day in 2026 back to Cleethorpes, you can sign here 👇👇 www.melanieonn.org.uk/action/armed...

Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby is getting a state-of-the-art DEXA scanner to detect conditions like osteoporosis early. A second will open at Freshney Place CDC too—part of our Labour Govt’s plan to cut waiting times & boost care.

On Friday, I was proud to host Defence Secretary, John Healey, in Cleethorpes for my annual gala dinner, where we spent time with local veterans and heard directly from NEL4Heroes about some of the challenges facing our armed forces community.

Earlier today, I attended the VE Day commemoration event in Cleethorpes. Standing alongside local veterans and families to honour those who gave so much for our freedom was incredibly moving. This community’s deep pride in its history and its people never fails to inspire me.

Today marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day. It is a moment to remember the bravery, sacrifice and hope of all who served. In Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes, where so many answered the call, we honour them and vow never to forget what they did.

Incredibly proud that my office was able to lay a wreath in Monday's Workers Memorial Day service in Cleethorpes — a powerful moment to remember those who lost their lives at work, and renew our fight for safe conditions, fair treatment, and dignity for every worker.

A massive good luck to everyone from Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes running in tomorrow's London Marathon! Whether you are running for charity, or just to challenge yourself, everyone in our area is behind you!

Wishing everyone in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes a very happy St George’s Day! Though officially moved to next Monday, many will mark it today — a great chance to celebrate our shared heritage and values. I hope you all enjoy it!

Hope everyone in Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes is having a relaxing and joyful Easter weekend — however you're spending it, I hope it's filled with good company, time to unwind, and maybe a bit of chocolate too! 🐰🍫

Last night, I spoke to GB News about today’s emergency debate on Scunthorpe steelworks. Farage now says he wants to nationalise steel – yet proudly calls himself a son of Thatcher, who sold it off. Labour doesn’t just talk about backing British Steel. We’re fighting for it.

I just popped in to visit the staff at the new Community Diagnostic Centre on their first day to see how they’re getting on. The centre is set to get through around 120,000 appointments each year, and will hopefully help to boost footfall in Freshney Place!

Following the recent attack near Fuller Street Bridge, I’m continuing to push for better lighting along the North Wall. If you haven’t yet, please add your name to the petition and help make our area safer 👇

I recently met with Citizens Advice to discuss how I can best support them. Citizens Advice do vital work across North East Lincolnshire, providing free advice and information across a range of different issues.

I recently launched a petition calling for better lighting along the North Wall, following the recent attack near Fuller Street Bridge. If you’d like to support this local safety campaign, you can sign it here 👇 www.melanieonn.org.uk/action/fulle...