Thank you to Caritas Salford for discussing their powerful report on child poverty and mental health. The impact on families in Bolton South and Walkden is stark. Proud to work with our VCFSE sector to support our community. #ChildPoverty #MentalHealth

Too many women with endometriosis face years of pain and delay before diagnosis. I support the call for a National Endometriosis Registry to improve care and reduce postcode inequality. Women deserve better. I spoke to The Bolton News about this www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2547126...

When I first spoke in Parliament about Palestine 15 years ago, recognition of statehood felt like a distant hope. Today I can say with pride: UK Labour MPs in a UK Labour Government made it happen. A historic step, but it’s only the beginning

It was an absolute delight last week to visit St Paul's CE Primary School on Crompton Street in Walkden and speak to the pupils there about what it is that an MP does. Thank you so much to Ms Knipe and Mrs O'Reilly for such a warm welcome!

Today the Hillsborough Law is laid before Parliament, a vital step to ensure families like those affected by Primodos never face decades of cover-ups again #HillsboroughLawNow

I just voted for the biggest upgrade to rights at work in a generation: ✅ Day One rights ✅ Stronger sick pay ✅ Ban on Fire & Rehire + exploitative zero-hours Tories & Reform voted against improving working conditions. Labour is making work pay. #MakeWorkPay #WorkersRights

Democracy is good for everyone – but it must live up to its promise. In my latest Labour List article, I reflect on how UK support for democratic institutions makes a real difference at home and abroad. 📖 Read here: labourlist.org/2025/09/demo... #DemocracyDay #Labour #WFD #GlobalSolidarity

This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, I’m amplifying an important message from @Samaritans: 💚 If you think someone might be suicidal, don’t stay silent — reach out, interrupt their thoughts, and show them you care. Find out how you can help: samaritans.org/WSPD

🏥Delighted to see that @boltonnhsft.bsky.social are ranked as the top performing NHS Trust in Greater Manchester, and that @nwambulance.bsky.social is rated as the best ambulance trust in the country. 🚑 Thank you for all that you do for patients across Bolton South and Walkden

🌟 Today we celebrate our 999 heroes. To all the emergency service workers in Bolton South & Walkden – police, fire, paramedics & volunteers – THANK YOU. Your service saves lives. 💙 #999Day

Last week I spoke in Parliament about #Primodos, one of the clearest examples of failure of candour in UK healthcare. Families deserve: 🔹 Justice & redress 🔹 A statutory duty of candour 🔹 Equal legal representation 🔹 #HillsboroughLawNow It’s time to act. #DutyOfCandour youtu.be/Vz29r3UY6bw?...

📢 National Emergency Alert Test 📅 Sun 7 Sept ⏰ 3pm Your phone may: 🔊 Sound an alarm 📳 Vibrate 📩 Show a message This system warns you of life-threatening emergencies like extreme weather. More info 👉 gov.uk/alerts #EmergencyAlerts #StaySafe

Delighted to see Bolton’s @industriesbooth win a £7.5m HS2 contract for Old Oak Common—made right here in Bolton! Plus, a TfL Elizabeth Line deal worth up to £1m. I visited Booth in Oct 2023 and saw first-hand their world-class work - a credit to the town! www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2542225...

🚉 Walkden has been promised step-free access for far too long. 5 years after funding was awarded, no work has started. I’ve written to the Transport Secretary to demand urgent action. Our community deserves better. #AccessForAll

Last week I met with parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). They told me about the daily battles they face just to get support. I’ve now written to @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social highlighting reforms needed so that every child with SEND can thrive.

🎓 GCSE Results Day 🎓 A huge well done to all the amazing young people in Bolton South & Walkden picking up results today! Whatever your grades, remember this is just one step in your journey. Believe in yourself and keep moving forward — your future is bright. 🌟

Last week, I visited Mustard Tree in Little Hulton last week. Inspired by how they help people facing poverty—not just with essentials, but with the tools and support to rebuild their lives. 💛 As your MP, I’ll continue supporting organisations like Mustard Tree and tackle poverty here at home

Today marks 25 years of Shree Swaminaryan Mandir on Deane Rd 🎉 The Hindu community is an integral part of our Bolton family. Delighted to join the celebrations, enjoy the stunning art & hear the brilliant pipe band. I hope everyone gets to visit & see the artwork! 🙏✨

🇮🇳 Warm wishes to Indians in Bolton, across the UK, and around the world on this Independence Day. 🇮🇳 Let us also remember the lives lost and the communities displaced during partition.

80 years ago today, the Second World War came to an end with Victory over Japan Day. We honour the courage and sacrifice of British and Commonwealth forces, and the millions whose lives were lost or changed forever. #VJDay80

Results Day – whatever your grades, be proud of how far you’ve come. 🎓 This is just one chapter, not the whole story. There are many paths to success: uni, apprenticeships, work. Your journey is only just beginning. #ResultsDay #NextSteps

🦷 I’ve long campaigned for better access to NHS dentistry & worked closely with @TheBDA to push for reform. Now @DHSCgovuk wants your views on changes to the NHS dental contract. Have your say👇 🗓️ Closes 19 Aug 2025 🔗 consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/nhs-dentistr... #NHSDentistry

The UK’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state in September is a long-overdue shift I’ve pushed for since entering Parliament. It must go hand in hand with urgent action: humanitarian aid; a ceasefire; and real pressure to end the suffering in Gaza.

Thanks to the Victims & Prisoners Act 2024 and the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023, NDAs can no longer block crime reporting, regulator cooperation, or access to vital support. A huge win for victims’ rights. 🔗 www.yasminqureshi.org.uk/news/2025/07...

I wanted to update everyone on what my team and I have done since the General Election 12 months ago. If you live in Bolton South and Walkden, and you need to contact me about an issue, please email [email protected] and we can do our best to help you

HIV stigma is deadlier than the virus itself. On #ZeroHIVStigmaDay, I stand with everyone living with HIV. It’s time to speak out, bust the myths, and create a world free of shame and judgement. #UequalsU #EndStigma

The NHS was on the brink when Labour came into government. Now we have a plan to fix it. As a carer and MP, I know how urgent this is for families in Bolton South and Walkden. I wrote about it in The Bolton News: www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2531586...

📢 🚨Good news for constituents in Bolton South & Walkden who have been affected by the ban on direct flights to Pakistan The AIr Safety Committee has cleared PIA to resume flights to the UK after evaluating safety changes following the 2020 ban

Glad to see Muhbeen putting the facts out there about his record. It is scandalous that senior Tory MPs have spread lies about someone who has done so much for victims and community cohesion. They should be ashamed

⚽️I stood with #BWFC fans in the darkest days of administration. TODAY, we passed the Football Governance Bill to protect our clubs’ futures. No more heartbreak. No more extinction. This victory is for every fan who refused to give up. 🙏

I am proud that Bolton South and Walkden is part of Labour’s summer blitz on town centre crime. You will see more police on patrol, tougher action on shoplifting, and real support for our communities. After years of rising crime, we are taking back our high streets.

Today marks 77 years since Nye Bevan & the Labour Govt founded our NHS: built on the principle that healthcare should be free for all. It's our greatest national treasure. Now, Labour has a 10-year plan to secure its future & ensure it delivers for generations to come.

I joined colleagues and @BigIssue at a roundtable focused on ending poverty, particularly child poverty, supporting the #PovertyZero report. Bolton South & Walkden is among the most deprived areas, needing urgent action. Let's build a nation where no one is left behind. #EndPoverty

Last week I was delighted to welcome schools from Bolton to Parliament, where pupils gave powerful speeches on homelessness, poverty, dementia, discrimination & climate change. These young people fill me with confidence that the future is safe hands

I’ve added my name to this open letter urging the Prime Minister to honour his promise to enact the Hillsborough Law in full.

I welcome the decision to pause changes to PIP and to let the Timms Review lead the way, in partnership with disabled people. I’ve raised concerns throughout. I’ll follow the Bill closely and will only support it at Third Reading if Ministers deliver on their commitments.

🇬🇧 Today on #ArmedForcesDay, we honour the service and sacrifice of the incredible men and women in our Armed Forces. It was a privilege to attend the parade in Bolton - a moving display of pride and community. #AFD2025

Last week was a busy week in Parliament, and I wanted to share some of the events I went to with you, alongside my work in the chamber. 🧵

For 14 years the Tories neglected communities like ours in Bolton South and Walkden. Now we have a government committed to making sure that disadvantaged communities get the investment they need to make sure no one suffers due to where they live www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

In Parliament today, I asked: ❓ What is the UK doing to help prevent further loss of life in Gaza? ❓ Will the UK support the recognition of a Palestinian state as part of a path to peace? We need a clear diplomatic strategy focused on stability, justice, and human rights.

I’ve signed this amendment to stop cuts to disability benefits. In Bolton South and Walkden, people need real support, not threats to their income. Investment in the NHS and employment services must come first

Today, I will vote against the Assisted Dying Bill. This has not been a straightforward decision. I’ve listened carefully to constituents, campaigners, doctors, psychiatrists, and people with lived experience. I’ve read the Bill closely and reflected deeply.

Last week was #CarersWeek -an issue close to my heart. I cared for my brother and mother before they passed. In Parliament, I met with carers and charities to hear what support they need.

9 years ago today, my colleague Jo Cox was murdered doing what she loved - serving her community. Her compassion, courage, and belief that we have more in common than that which divides us remain a guiding light. We remember Jo, and we recommit to the politics of hope.

8 years on from Grenfell. 72 lives lost. A national tragedy born of neglect and inequality. With Labour in government, we must deliver justice and tackle unsafe housing, including cladding issues in Bolton South & Walkden.

I served on the UN mission in Kosovo. We acted to stop mass killing there. More than 50,000 people have now been killed in #Gaza. I asked the PM: what’s the difference now? We must act, end the suffering and recognise Palestine #Gaza #Palestine #StopTheKilling #ActNow #HumanRights #Justice

"The share of NHS funding spent on dentistry has more than halved since 2010," warns @yasminqureshimp.bsky.social. The Government has reiterated its commitment to reform and increasing access to care. To succeed, reform must go hand in hand with sustainable funding.

It shouldn't feel like winning the lottery to get support for a child with SEND. Families in Bolton South & Walkden are exhausted – not just by caring, but by fighting a system stacked against them. It’s time to fix this broken system. #SEND #EHCP #PostcodeLottery

As Chair of the APPG on Dentistry, I asked the Govt: 🦷 Will NHS dentistry get a fair share of the £29bn Spending Review? 📉 Funding has halved since 2010—from 3% to just 1.5%. We can’t fix the dental system without real investment.

Deepest sympathies to all affected by the crash in Ahmedabad. If you're concerned about loved ones, call the Foreign Office: 020 7008 5000. My office is also here to help — 01204 371 202 or [email protected].