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

@joshfg.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👃

Poor oral health is linked to a "lifetime of problems". Couldn’t agree more with Josh Fenton-Glynn MP’s analysis yesterday morning at a session tackling dentistry and the government’s wider commitment to prevention. @thebda.bsky.social @joshfg.bsky.social

Oh good lord

This week on the health and social care select committee we questioned Wes Streeting on the 10 year plan. Hear I am questioning him about future training routs for doctors and flexibility of medical training. youtu.be/vEbImB2EEXc?...

Today the @gmcuk.bsky.social launch their national training survey. The surveys of 50,637 doctors in training and 21,289 trainers can be a canary in the coal mine to tell us the state of the NHS. Here is a thread of 6 charts and what they tell us about the state of the health services

One area that I have been working on since my election is campaigning to end the presumption of contact in family courts which gives abusers access to their children. Too frequently the voices of abusers are heard over the voices of children. I pushed the minister further on this today.

I have had someone stop me in the street and complain that we don’t tax business enough, before complaining about the business tax their cooperative pays. Tax is more complex than slogans.

📢 @joshfg.bsky.social calls it an “incredibly painful” decision to break the whip for the first time, but warns loyal MPs have been forced into an "impossible position”. MPs from across the party on why they are backing the rebel amendment to the welfare bill: labourlist.org/2025/06/welf...

Today along with over 100 colleagues I’ve singed amendment on proposed changes to PIP. I hope the government will reconsider pushing this to the vote. My statement below commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/957...

"If you had asked me if I support assisted dying, I’d have said yes. But in the end, as legislators we must vote on the Bill as written. And I am not convinced the safeguards are strong enough." @joshfg.bsky.social on why he will now vote against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Statement on the Supreme Court Judgment

I have already made clear my concerns about the impact of the proposed benefit changes announced in the spring statement. Today in treasury questions I asked specifically about the estimated increase in child poverty the changes will cause and how the government will tackle that.

I was proud to stand alongside members of parliament from multiple parties with our colleagues Abtisam Mohammed and @yuanfenyang.bsky.social

Today I attended Westminster Quaker Meeting with local MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social, @elliechowns.bsky.social and fellow MPs who happen to be Quakers @yuanfenyang.bsky.social and @carladenyer.bsky.social 20 police breaking the door of a place of worship is a heavy handed act from the Met police

This morning in foreign office questions I raised the impact of the Trump administrations reckless cuts to USAID on the global fight against HIV and AIDS.

Today in parliament I put on record some of my concerns about proposed changes to disability benefits. I understand and hear the very real fears and concerns of constituents about the impact of getting this wrong and will work to ensure vulnerable constituents get the support they deserve.

On Monday I took part in an adjournment debate on Domestic Abuse. I asked victims minister Alex Davis-Jones for assurances that the government will act on the current presumption of contact rules that exist even in the case of abusers.

Great to join the Better, Safer Maternity Services & 10-Year Health Plan event in Parliament today! With a baby born in the UK every 56 seconds and many set to live into the next century, prioritising maternity care is important for our future. 📸 @joshfg.bsky.social @laylamoran.bsky.social

Today Parliament passed the Rare Cancers Bill. This will lead to more focus for developing rare cancer drugs. In my job I have the privilege of turning personal grief into change. I did that today speaking about losing my brother Alex to a rare cancer earlier this year. youtu.be/gdK8ZPgqzAA?...

Today in “things I am not sure why I said yes to…” I had fun doing this interview, if you want to sponsor me for Overgate hospice you can here 2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/josh-fent...

In the name of pushing the boundaries of journalism, I went for a jog with @joshfg.bsky.social to talk about marathon training - he’s, erm, quick

Yesterday it was estimates day (the day we debate where treasury money goes) I spoke about the need for spending in the health system to follow government priorities, I also made a special plea for more funding for social care. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OQZ...

Today the PM made a statement on Ukraine & diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict. I have seldom seen the commons so full. I asked the Prime Minister to confirm that there can be no negotiations without Ukraine’s democratic leaders and that both Russia and Ukraine must adhere to any ceasefire.

Last week @commonshealth.bsky.social launched our enquiry into community mental health provision. We heard from people who were experts by experience and from bigger organisations. There are amazing people who work on mental health, we must make the system better www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzV8...

Two and a half decades on I can not defend the haircut. But please sponsor a good cause

What will it take to sort the social care workforce? See my questions to Oonagh Smyth on the social care workforce at @commonshealth.bsky.social youtu.be/fsH4Jyt7uHU?...

Great news from @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social, and it’s more than a number. Each appointment is 🏥someone getting their treatment underway quicker 😕someone not staying awake at night worrying about their symptoms 🧑‍🍼a parent who’s child is looked after straight away. A promise kept but more to do

A few weeks ago @katedeardenmp.bsky.social & I met with Halifax & District Rail Action Group to talk about the case for electrifying the Calder Valley line between Leeds and Manchester. This week I raised it in the House of Commons. The north has missed out on transport funding for too long.

A brilliant day seeing the impact our community has had on flooding with natural solutions.

When did the telegraph become satirical?

This week Amanda Pritchard, head of NHS England was at the health and social care select committee. The meeting was fractious and led to committee members having less confidence in her as a result of our exchanges, here is the clip and a few thoughts as to why it went badly youtu.be/bGk-AKVsLeY?...

A good thread. Interestingly while Cameron made ministerial stability a feature of his prime ministership, the last decade has been marked by an expectation of instability. We have been given five years to turn around public services and the economy, stability is key to that.

Abusers use the #familycourt to continue #domesticabuse. Thousands of women are dragged through court as a way to demonstrate #power and #control and to drain them financially and emotionally. The presumption legally #entraps #women and #children in cycles of #violence. #thepresumptionmustgo

Lovely 11 miles this morning as part of my @londonmarathon.bsky.social training. Im running for the amazing Overgate Hospice an amazing charity and a special place. If you can sponsor me, please do so 2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/josh-fent...

We welcome this discussion in parliament which acknowledges what we have highlighted for years: changes to the way family courts approach child arrangements cases is crucial to tackling violence against women and girls.

A personal note for constituents. I’m back home in Calder Valley after another busy week representing our constituency in parliament.

Today, I spoke in Parliament during the ‘Tackling violence against women and girls’ debate. I shared my own experience and the deeply moving stories of my constituents. Together, we must break the silence, challenge abuse, and work toward a future free from fear and violence.

Well done - this is a little known unintended consequence of the law which I first came across through work @womensinstitute.bsky.social did to promote Women's Aid whole system approach manifesto in advance of last year's general election.

Today at PMQs I raised the absurd presumption of parental involvement set out in law which means domestic abusers can use child custody battles to continue abuse of their victims. I have seen in constituency casework that children and victims are being put at risk by this absurd rule.

The situation in northern Gaza can not continue. Today I raised access to healthcare and human rights in the House of Commons youtu.be/zOgtCWs8PWk?...

At health and social care questions today I asked about the use of single word assessments in CQC. I don't believe that they are an effective way of improving outcomes or informing the public about the state of local social care services. youtu.be/zkRjXdxLJOg?...

Yesterday marked six months as your MP. As we start the new year and I travel to Westminster I used my column in the Halifax Courier to look back on my first six months and ahead to my priorities for Calder Valley www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/politic...

Train reading. A lot of debate around social care this week. Looking forward to contributing.

Thoughts and prayers with those who have the first long run in their marathon training plan today and were greeted by 6 inches of snow!

A 15 mile fell run was not strictly on my marathon training plan for April, but with scenery like this how can you not.

Last week I raised the problem of agricultural vehicle theft, and the need for legislation to be implemented to tackle it with solicitor general @lucyrigby.bsky.social youtu.be/9X4iopxtesU?...

It was good to catch up with the Environment Agency about our plans for flood alleviation throughout Calder Valley. I raised the pace of the current flood alleviation schemes and talked to them about work we can do together to ensure funding for our local flood projects.

Yesterday I asked @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social about government plans for social care and what can be done to allow sustainable careers for care workers youtu.be/jon7M_sDv3s?...

After raising the issue in the House of Commons yesterday today I have written to Yorkshire Water about the need for better information and more urgency in the work on the A646. Our communities and businesses are badly impacted by this and we need action.