The Govt has announced the Road Safety Strategy – the first in over a decade It sets out bold plans to: • Cut deaths & serious injuries by 65% by 2035 • Mandate advanced safety tech in new vehicles • Invest £24bn in roads & £616m in walking/cycling • Tougher enforcement on drink & drug driving

Energy networks made £4 billion in profits under the price controls set under the Conservatives... and households paid the price Today I asked the Minister on how the new system will clamp down on profiteering and help bring bills down

Officers in Basingstoke can earn £1,000 more just by moving to neighbouring forces like Surrey or Thames Valley. That pay gap makes it harder to keep experienced local officers and hurts community policing.

Vital insights from Basingstoke for the Government to take away from Kids Nursery regarding early years SEND. Improving access to funding; SEND navigators to support families; investing in a skilled early years workforce; making sure Family Hubs strengthen local services.

Great to catch up with the team at Chennai Express to talk about the Top of Town, how we can better support small businesses locally, and their plans for the future. Consistently great food and service, and a real example of the independent businesses that help make our town centre thrive!

Spoke with local pharmacists about Pharmacy First. It helps people get care quicker without a GP appointment. Thought this was useful to share. More info 👇 www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-i...

BREAKING: Interest rates down AGAIN with Labour

Telling a Black British man to “go home to the Caribbean” is racist. Full stop. No amount of spin can excuse it. Nigel Farage should stop ignoring racism in his party and drop the candidate immediately. www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/politic...

Conservative austerity saw budgets for youth clubs, green spaces and clean streets slashed by cuts Basingstoke Council had cuts of £3 million, this Labour Government is boosting our council's spending power by almost £4 million

Great to chair a meeting of the Climate APPG with Michael Shanks, Minister for Energy. Discussing the Government’s North Sea Future Plan. Managing existing oil and gas fields responsibly; delivering on Labour's commitment to not issue new licences; protecting jobs and creating jobs for the future.

Jane was born right here in Basingstoke but her influence reaches around the world. Her work is part of our national story of creativity, humour & social change Today we should be celebrating what unites us and what we have contributed to the world

Good to see reports that we're moving in the right direction on driving tests locally🚗 This won’t be fixed overnight. Govt changes to booking rules & hiring extra examiners will hopefully reduce the backlog further! www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/2565247...

Enjoyed chairing a conversation with Treasury Minister @torstenbell.bsky.social for the Living Standards Coalition yesterday, digging into what the Budget means for people’s wages, energy bills & travel costs. Positive steps taken - plenty still to do to raise living standards after the last 14 yrs

Today in the Treasury Select Committee, I asked the Chancellor how her capital allowance changes will actually drive investment and growth 📈

Here are my next two advice and support surgeries in the new year. I support Basingstoke residents on a number of issues. If you're unsure whether I might be able to help on your particular issue check out my website: www.lukemurphy.org.uk#find-help

Fab to pop into the Coffee Barn this morning on Small Business Saturday Perfect coffee and pastry to start the day! It's brilliant to see such a great independent doing so well. And they've got some great Xmas decorations too!

Yesterday in the Treasury Committee I asked Ruth Curtice the CEO of @resolutionfoundation.org her assessment of the cost of living & living standards measures announced by the Chancellor last week

Great to be back out on the doors this weekend... despite the weather!🌧️ Friday we were out in Hatch Warren and then on Saturday we were out in Buckskin If I haven't been able to talk to you on the door yet and you would like to raise an issue with me send me an email [email protected]

Yesterday in the Treasury Committee the OBR confirmed that the Chancellor's remarks on 4 Nov were entirely consistent with what the OBR were forecasting... the Tories seemed to ignore that point in today's Urgent Question

This week I met Winchester Road residents, including Katie from the Winchester Road Residents’ Association, at the site of the recent fatal collision. I am backing their call for an urgent road safety review by Hampshire County Council. Please add your name to the petition: buff.ly/oQZQ6xo

Thank you to everyone who came to talk to me and my team on Saturday. If I didn't get the chance to catch up with you over a cuppa or on the door this weekend - please sign up for one of my future afternoons at the following link www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/coffee-an... 😊

Great to be chairing the first Living Standards Coalition X @energy-uk.org.uk roundtable focused on bringing down energy bills for households #BringDownBills @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social

Here's your November MP Wrapped... ahead of you getting your Spotify Wrapped this week! At the end of each month I share a quick wrap-up of what I've been doing as your MP, how many people I've supported, the events and meetings I've attended across Basingstoke and my parliamentary contributions.

Today this Labour Government is setting out our new Environmental Improvement Plan - a practical, ambitious roadmap to restore nature, clean up our rivers, and tackle air pollution. 🍃 🌊 🌷 This plan is about delivering real progress: boosting economic growth while protecting our environment.

Thank you to the fantastic school councillors at Chalk Ridge Primary for talking to me today. You guys really put a smile on my face. I am always impressed by how engaged young people are with the issues around them. It was so lovely to hear about the work you're doing and the ideas you have ☺️

The Living Standards Coalition's post budget statement🌹

I am committed to using my voice and platform to ending violence against women and girls and helping to build a society where everyone is safe, equal and respected. Every time we ignore something that doesn't feel right, we miss a chance to set a better example.

Over 20,000 extra appointments have already been delivered for people here in Basingstoke at Hampshire Hospitals Trust. That’s what change looks like.

Great to join QMC for the unveiling of Sam Godfrey-Moor’s Purple Plaque. Sam turned challenges after maternity leave into What’s On 4 Kids, now helping thousands of families and championing women-led small businesses. A brilliant role model and a proud moment for Basingstoke.

I’m really pleased that my work on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill Committee has helped shape important Government amendments. These changes add new safeguards, strengthen the protections already in the Bill and clarifies how the Nature Restoration Fund will ensure positive outcomes for nature.

I was proud to take Natalie from Glisten Cosmetics - a brilliant Basingstoke-founded and based business - to Number 11 Downing Street so she could share the experiences and ideas of our local businesses directly with the Chancellor ahead of this autumn’s Budget.

👁 By 2026: End testing on animals for skin & eye irritation 🐟 By 2028: Reduce or replace the use of fish in acute toxicity testing of medicines, pesticides & agrochemicals 💊 By 2030: Substantially reduce dogs & non-human primates for investigating drug exposures or effects on heart rhythm

Great to be back at Hounsome Fields for their grand opening. Looking forward to the new special educational needs provision opening in September!🚸✏️

Today we pause to remember all those who have died in service of our country, and expresses gratitude to the brave personnel who continue to serve. We must never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.

On Armistice Day, we pause to reflect and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country And to express our gratitude to all our veterans and serving members of the armed forces for their service

Great to meet apprentices from BCoT at ASK Technology 👏 Paul and the team are showing young people that there are amazing design and engineering jobs here in Basingstoke A focus of this Friday’s Basingstoke Growth Summit is how we train up local people for good jobs and help businesses grow 🚀

At the end of each month, I’ll be sharing a quick wrap-up of what I’ve been doing as your MP: how many people I’ve supported, the events and meetings I’ve attended across Basingstoke and the contributions I’ve made in Parliament on your behalf. Here's how October 2025 looked!

🚨IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Good news for private renters in England! The Renters' Rights Bill has become law. 🌹 From the right to request a pet to ending ‘no-fault’ evictions, Labour is giving renters the security and stability you deserve

I met with Spencer, Chair of the Hampshire Police Federation, to talk about his campaign to get the Stay Alive suicide prevention app on every police phone in the country. Police officers face incredibly tough situations every day and we need to make sure they always have the right support.

💧Great to see the Government giving the Environment Agency stronger powers to hold water companies like Thames Water to account Labour’s plan is clear: tougher penalties, no unfair bonuses, £104 billion to fix our water infrastructure & real reform to clean up our rivers for good

Britain's national security will always be Labour's priority. But for the Tories their priority is seeking narrow political advantage on the back of a matter of national security.

When politicians promise tax cuts without a plan for how they’ll pay for them, it means less money for schools and the NHS, and higher interest rates and mortgages for everyone else

Wishing a very Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating! 🪔 Diwali is a time to celebrate light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. It was great to join the Light It Up Festival in Basingstoke on Friday. (Photo: Basingstoke Gazette)

Look out for me tomorrow on Politics South speaking about important issues including support for charities, home building and protecting nature, and Basingstoke Business Week coming up in the first week of November. I always love the opportunity to talk about everything Basingstoke has to offer!😊

Great to have Jess in Parliament today sharing her experiences as a SEND parent - we asked her views on the Government’s new Family Hubs announcement

Proud that the government is building on the legacy of Sure Start, reviving family services and putting them back at the heart of every community

Busy morning doorknocking in Popley today Issues raised from cost of living to the NHS to support for small businesses Got an issue, raise it here 👇 [email protected], www.lukemurphy.org.uk/contact/ or 01256 587093

Today marks both World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day. This artwork - created by a child living in temporary accommodation in Basingstoke - is a powerful reminder of the devastating impacts homelessness has on people’s wellbeing and mental health, especially young people.

Please see the schedule of my next six coffee afternoons ☕ You can see the full schedule and sign up here: 👉 lukemurphy.org.uk/contact/#meetings I’m really looking forward to seeing you there