Maternity care in our country isn't good enough so I'm glad that, following powerful campaigning by my constituent Louise Thompson, the govt has appointed @michellewelshmp.bsky.social as first ever national Maternity Adviser to push for safer, better care. Lots more to do but a good start.

Our rigid distancing from the EU is holding UK business back - 20k+ small firms have stopped exporting. Food costs up £250/yr. Now Iran war makes boosting our economic security more urgent. New European Partnership Bill cuts red tape, lowers costs & gets the UK back at the table.

I welcome the European Partnership Bill in the King's Speech – boosting our economic security by making it easier to trade with our closest neighbours and trading partners. Good news for small firms in Chelsea and Fulham hit hard by new costs and red tape.

Congratulations to H&F Labour, led by @stephencowan.bsky.social, on an increased majority (38 Lab/12 Con). Thank you to residents for placing your trust in Labour to lead Britain's most pro-European borough - progressive, well-run & ready to repay that trust in full. www.lbhf.gov.uk/councillors-...

In my latest newsletter: why H&F's Labour council is one of the best in the country - and why Conservative RBKC is a very different story. Plus updates on protecting children online, supporting renters, improving healthcare and keeping our streets safe. bencoleman.uk/local-matters

Big news for renters in Chelsea & Fulham. New Renters' Rights Act means no more no-fault evictions, rent rises capped to once a year, bidding wars banned, rolling contracts, the right to request a pet, & upfront costs limited. Less stress, more control – a real feeling of home.

The govt's new "right to try" work without losing benefits is welcome. But cutting UC health payments for Disabled under-22s could push them further from work into poverty. When I raised this in Parl, Minister said could be "exceptions". Final decision in Sept. I'll keep on this.

Inspired by launch of Beacon Partnership: Family Friends Charity, Nucleus Legal Advice, Unbuntu Pledge, K&C Foundation giving World's End Estate residents advice, mental health & cost-of-living support. Strong addition to existing support on the estate in these challenging times.

Lovely day to post my vote for H&F Labour Council – who saved Charing X Hospital & our estates from Conservative demolition, and brought in free primary school breakfasts & free home care. We can't risk the Conservatives returning in coalition with Reform. I dread to think of the damage they'd do.

I want to make sure Chelsea & Fulham’s voice is heard in the national conversation about online safety for children. Join our community discussion on 14 May at the Sands End Arts & Community Centre. Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-med...

Thanks to my constituent Louise Thompson for her fight to improve maternity care & for channelling her own terrible experience to drive change for mothers. In Monday’s maternity debate, I backed her petition signed by hundreds in Chelsea & Fulham for a Maternity Commissioner.

Happy St George's Day to everyone in Chelsea and Fulham!

My thanks to French ambassador Hélène Duchêne for hosting a timely discussion on UK-French and UK-EU relations. British and French trade is over £100bn trade a year, we're building joint defence capabilities and AI collaboration. (1/2)

Proud to join constituents Tanya & Nadim - founders of the Natasha Allergy Foundation - in Parliament for launch of National Allergy Strategy: recognising allergy as a serious long-term condition, improving healthcare training & tackling the postcode lottery in access to allergy clinics.

Italians are woven into British life. Proud to host the Italian community at Parliament for 'Gocce d'Italia' - celebrating their contribution to the UK. Thanks to the Italian Consul, Italian Cultural Institute and COMITES - and to my constituent Mirko for making it happen. 🇮🇹🇬🇧

The Schools White Paper is the most significant attempt to improve lives for children with SEND in a decade – and I welcome it. But questions remain on enforcement, role of health services & backing for parents. I'm determined to make reforms deliver for SEND children & families in Chelsea & Fulham.

School food shapes kids' health for life. One in five leave primary school with obesity and dental decay is the leading cause of hospital admissions for under-10s. Government is consulting on a major overhaul of food standards. Have your say by 12 June: consult.education.gov.uk/school-food-...

Neighbours of this Chelsea house have dealt with knotweed, rats & rotting corpse. The owner was convicted in 2017 & told to fix it. He hasn't. @rbkc.gov.uk claims it's powerless - it isn't. On Thursday I'm urging the Planning Committee to challenge the facts, listen to residents & act.

Good news to start your week! Charing Cross Hospital is getting new govt funding to expand same-day emergency care centre. It means more people will be seen, treated & sent home the same day. Lots more to do to end corridor care in our NHS but we’re making a start here in Fulham.

After Conservative austerity cut funding for youth centres & opportunities for our young people, Labour are investing again. Great to see @london.gov.uk announce plans for at least one new late-night youth club in every London borough - including @hfcouncil.bsky.social & @rbkc.gov.uk.

More optimistic for our country now PM says he wants greater ambition at next EU-UK summit on economic & security ties. Expect tough negotiations ahead but we have prospect of a deeper alliance that is concretely good for British & European jobs & growth. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

Poland is a vital UK ally. My thanks to Jerzy Boczkowski for hosting me & fellow MPs at Polish Embassy last week. Good to discuss Poland's thriving economy, new UK-Poland defence treaty & our future relationship with the EU. In uncertain times, these bonds matter more than ever.

Cost of living is top doorstep issue in Chelsea & Fulham. So good news: today, National Living Wage up 4.1% to £12.71, under-21s up 8.5% to £10.85. Then 6 April: pensions up £574, Universal Credit rises and 1,340 local children lifted out of poverty. More to do but real help now.

With global uncertainty, Britain needs closer ties with Europe. And here at home, I'm on your side – protecting children online, getting social housing residents heard, stopping McDonald's 3am bid and fighting to save Kings Road shops. Newsletter out now👇 bencoleman.uk/navigating-u...

Honoured to speak at Imperial UPF Policy Forum alongside Baroness Walmsley. The evidence of harm from ultra-processed food is growing. Healthy food must be affordable and accessible. Shaping policy means getting into mindset of supermarkets, who are pouring money into that.

Parents in Chelsea and Fulham say it can be tough to raise small children in today’s digital world. Hope govt’s new, evidence-based guidance on screen time for under 5s will help. Non-judgemental, practical advice developed with parents for parents. beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-...

Community centres like SEACC built by @hfcouncil.bsky.social enrich lives – but too many are threatened. Last summer @rbkc.gov.uk locked SMART & its vulnerable users out of its premises without warning. This is part of a wider problem. Government must act. My remarks in Parliament.

The EU gets a better trade deal with Australia than Britain did. Of course, the EU negotiates with the clout and leverage of being the world’s largest market. It gets better deals for its members than they’d get negotiating separately. Britain now misses out on that.

Building on our strong alliance with the EU is imperative in ensuring regional stability. Watch @chelfulhamben.bsky.social set out why mutual defence cooperation is so vital at the UK-EU PPA in Brussels last week.

The young men and boys of Chelsea and Fulham deserve better than what the worst corners of the internet push at them. So I'm calling on Ofcom to issue guidance on online harms targeting men and boys - gambling ads, manosphere influencers, sextortion. Will help women and girls, too.

The UK, Japan and Africa have so much to offer each other in fintech, AI and digital innovation – and I was proud to open last week's UK-Japan-Africa Tech & Innovation Summit 🇬🇧🇯🇵🌍, brought together by the Labour African Network and the Embassy of Japan.

Stronger UK growth and a more secure defence depend on working more closely with our European partners – which is why I was pleased to join the latest Parliamentary Partnership Assembly in Brussels this week.

Closer UK-EU alignment benefits us all. - @chelfulhamben.bsky.social sets out the next steps of the UK-EU reset and the benefits close cooperation can bring.

After joining King's Road businesses for a recent meeting with RBKC council, I can report they're now discussing options on rent hikes. A step forward - but the fight isn't over. 1,500 petition signatures helped get the council to the table. Add yours below: bencoleman.uk/kings-road/

🇬🇧🇪🇺 People in Chelsea and Fulham are clear: Brexit has been a disaster. I'm determined to play my part in putting things right. Next week I'll be back in Brussels, meeting Members of the European Parliament as momentum builds on the UK-EU reset.

📉 Wait lists have fallen again by 43k in January - 374k in 18 months. 🚑 Fastest ambulance response in 5 years, down to less than 29 mins for heart attacks and stroke 🏥 A&E waits the shortest for four years despite a hugely demanding winter Lots done, lots more to do.

If you're one of the 99,000 children in the UK living with life-limiting conditions, it's shocking you may not get the palliative care you need. While children's hospices are irreplaceable, they aren’t everywhere - so most people turn to the NHS for support, which can be patchy.

Huge congratulations to Gauri Nafrey, owner of brilliant Bridge Baker in Fulham, named Business Woman of the Year at SME London Business Awards. Hugely deserved recognition for entrepreneur whose craft and local commitment have made her bakeries go-to places for the community.

Brilliant news today – Benedict's Law will bring stronger allergy protections to schools from Sept 2026. Huge win for campaigners, especially Natasha Allergy & Research Foundation founded by Fulham residents Tanya & Nadim, whose Allergy School is transforming safety for children with food allergies.

With the US retreating from Europe, Russia a growing threat and the hard right gaining ground, I welcome the UK & Germany moving closer together – in deeds, not just words. Defence, economy, energy, education, more. 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 Vorsprung durch Freundschaft! My remarks in Parliament.

Visiting the UK's first Rare Diseases Centre at St Thomas’ Hospital for #RareDiseaseDay2026. The "carousel" clinic - all specialists in one visit - is brilliant. But with NHS England restructuring, 70+ vital rare disease services need protection. I'll keep pushing in Parliament.

Families of children with SEND have battled too long, so govt's new ISPs must be a genuine entitlement. I asked the Education Sec: what if a school ignores a child's plan? Please respond to the consultation and help shape what govt does. www.gov.uk/government/c...

Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana is one of our own - and the racist abuse targeting him and other Premier League players is completely unacceptable, just as the vile abuse Lioness Jess Carter faced last summer was. Social media companies must act, but the FA needs to show leadership, too.

The government's child online safety consultation is now live – and I want Chelsea & Fulham's voice in it. Social media. Gaming platforms. AI chatbots. Doom-scrolling algorithms. Night-time curfews. All on the table.

I know people in Chelsea & Fulham are concerned by events in the Middle East. Please help get the message out to all British nationals there that they should register their presence via the links below. And do let me know if I can help in any way: [email protected]

Great to meet parents preparing for an iftar at Thomas’ Academy, Fulham today – a wonderful, inclusive school bringing together families and community organisations. Wishing everyone a warm and joyful evening.

Brexit has cost us £90 billion a year in lost tax revenue - money we desperately need for our NHS, schools & police. 6/10 people who voted Leave now want a closer relationship with the EU. It's time to repair the damage and put Brexit right for Chelsea and Fulham and the whole country.

Bills falling by £117 from April — real relief for families. Funding insulation levies through progressive taxation means costs are more fairly shared. Now let's ensure everyone in fuel poverty gets the high-quality retrofitting support they need to keep bills down.

Real hope SEND reforms will ease disabled children and families’ fight for support. 1 million children with new individual plans, £3.6 billion investment & EHCPs retained. Questions remain – enforcement, legal teeth, definition of complex needs. I'll keep backing children and families.

34 children infected in a North London measles outbreak. The UK has lost its elimination status. I've been pushing vaccination in pharmacies for years - I challenged NHS vaccination chiefs to act. They deflected, promised to "get back to me." Meanwhile, measles spreads.