The Government are investing £75 million to phase out animal testing faster ❌ This is an issue lots of people have got in touch with me about across our communities. We're backing researchers to instead deliver solutions that protect animal welfare.

Today, the Government is rolling out the first national network of veterans support centres, and launching its new Veterans Strategy, backed by £50 million. This is the first Veterans strategy in 7 years, and will transform government support for our national heroes.

It was an honour to attend the Stocksbridge RBL Service on Remembrance Sunday yesterday, with Cllr Janet Ridler to honour all those who gave their lives for our country and freedoms. We remember the ultimate public service paid in WWI, WWII, and in all conflict since.

20 days to go! I’m swimming 7km, the distance between Penistone and Stocksbridge, to raise £7k towards adapting a changing room at the leisure centre into a fully accessible disabled changing room. You can donate below ⬇ www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/swim-penis...

This Remembrance Sunday, we honour to all those who gave their lives in World War I, World War II, and all conflicts since. We come together as a nation to remember their service and sacrifice, to defend our freedoms and protect our way of life. We will remember them.

It was a privilege to speak as a former PGS student, at the Penistone Grammar School Remembrance service, and to pay tribute to former students who have given their lives for the British people. In Penistone, we will remember them.

It was great to chat to lots of constituents about a range of issues at my surgery in my office in Chapeltown today. If you'd like to book a surgery appointment to speak to me about any issues you're having, please email me at [email protected].

The Government have published our Curriculum Review, setting out reforms to the national curriculum so every child has the vital skills they need, This Labour government will ensure every child has a rich and broad, inclusive and innovative curriculum, so every child can thrive.

I placed a cross in the New Palace Yard in Parliament to honour all those across our Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency who have served in the armed forces, ahead of Remembrance Sunday. We remember their service and sacrifice to keep our country safe and defend our freedoms.

Happy Bonfire Night! If you don’t have plans yet, here are some of the upcoming bonfire displays across our communities, and remember: 🎆 Stand back from fireworks 🔥 Never leave a bonfire unattended 💫Don’t give sparklers to children under the age of 5 🚨Report suspicious behaviour to the police

I was nearly 5 years old when Hillsborough happened The Hillsborough Law is for the 97, but also for those who fought for justice when they'd been betrayed by authorities meant to protect them. Brave families will never again be left fighting endlessly for that truth.

Applications are open for the Jo Cox Women in Leadership Programme! I'm a proud graduate, and wouldn’t be in a position to serve our country today without the help and support of the amazing women in our local and national Labour Party. Apply here 👇 🔗 tinyurl.com/44faj5kk

I’m excited to launch my first Penistone to Stocksbridge Constituency Sponsored Swim to raise money towards an accessible changing room at Stocksbridge Leisure Centre. I’ll be swimming 7km – the distance between Penistone and Stocksbridge – to raise £7k! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/swim-penis...

🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃 This is a drawing my little girl did for the door of my parliamentary office when we organised trick-or-treating this week in between votes! If you are trick-or-treating tonight, stay safe and have fun.

I am grateful to @stephenctimms for engaging with disabled people and disability organisations on how the review of PIP can best be co-produced, and for taking the feedback on board in the Terms of Reference. Thanks to this Government, disabled people's voices will be heard.

I am grateful to Minister Stephen Timms for engaging with disabled people and disability organisations on how the review of PIP can best be co-produced, and for taking the feedback on board in the Terms of Reference. Thanks to this Government, disabled people's voices will be heard.

When Britain builds, Britain leads. This £8 billion Typhoon deal shows how Labour is turning defence into an engine of growth, backing British industry, jobs, and security at home and with our allies.

Last night I spoke to @christopherhope & @GBNEWS about repealing the presumption of contact. Every child should be safe in their home, so tragedies like the deaths of @ClaireThrossell MBE’s children, Jack & Paul, at the hands of a domestically abusive parent never happens again.

No child should die because a landlord ignored mould on the walls. Awaab’s Law makes that promise real – forcing landlords to act fast or face the courts. This is our Labour government turning heartbreak into justice, protection and decent homes for millions of families.

It’s fantastic that this week the government have taken further steps to give the Environment Agency stronger powers to hold water companies to account, through a new consultation. This will mean quicker and tougher penalties and no unfair bonuses for water company bosses.

I’m delighted to have Lucy Powell as our new Deputy Leader. She will be a strong voice for our Labour values as we continue our mission to renew Britain. I very much look forward to working with her in this role.

It was great to attend an event in Parliament this week about transforming our regional connectivity in Sheffield and Leeds. We chatted about delivering the upgrade to the Penistone Line as a key change to improve our local rail – this is one of my top priorities as your MP.

It was incredibly emotional to speak to BBC Radio Sheffield about the government’s decision to repeal the presumption of contact. Claire Throssell can finally say she has fulfilled her promise to Jack and Paul after 11 years of campaigning to do so.

High Green Primary School is one of the first schools in the country to benefit from the government’s free breakfast clubs. Now, we’re going even further – the government have announced a new partnership with Morrisons, Sainsburys, Weetabix and Magic Breakfast.

It was incredibly moving to hear 19 Child Choir outside Parliament this week, as the government announced the repeal of the presumption of contact in law. Thank you so much Women's Aid for organising this powerful event, dedicated to the memory of Jack and Paul Sykes, the sons of Claire Throssell.

I held a constituency meeting in Wharncliffe Side on making an NHS fit for the future, to hear your ideas on how we can bring more preventative healthcare into our communities. Today, in Parliament, I asked the Leader of the House, Alan Campbell, how we can secure a health hub for Stocksbridge.

It was great to speak to Andrew Marr about the government’s landmark decision to repeal the presumption of contact. 60% of cases in family courts involve domestic abuse. This will protect generations of children from emotional, physical, and financial abuse, and save lives.

It’s absolutely fantastic news that the Government is bringing menopause advice into free routine health checks! This is a major step forwards for women’s healthcare, helping millions of women get the care they need and bringing menopause into mainstream healthcare conversations.

I'm so grateful to the Prime Minister for meeting with my constituent, the formidable Claire Throssell MBE to deliver her promise to ensure her boys’ voices are heard by repealing the presumption of contact. His message is clear: the safety of children will be put at the heart of our family courts

Today marks the 11th anniversary since the tragic deaths of Jack and Paul Skyes, who died at the hands of their known domestically abusive farther in a house fire he set alight.

Remembering Dickie Bird OBE, a global umpiring icon, the very best of Barnsley. 1933-2025 It was an honour to attend the funeral of Harold Dennis Bird ‘Dickie’ OBE at St Mary’s Church in Barnsley. What a sporting and charitable legacy he leaves us.

It was extremely moving to meet the wonderful organisers of the “Speak Their Name Quilts”exhibition in Parliament this week. You can read more about the organisation’s work and the support they offer to bereaved family and friends on their website here: speaktheirname.org

It was fantastic to welcome the Minister for Industry, Chris McDonald MP, to Stocksbridge Speciality Steels. I’ve been fighting for steel since day one. I'll continue working closely with the Government to ensure that Stocksbridge is part of our country’s bright steel future.

It was fantastic to welcome the Minister for Industry, Chris McDonald MP, to Stocksbridge Speciality Steels. I’ve been fighting for steel since day one. I'll continue working closely with the Government to ensure that Stocksbridge is part of our country’s bright steel future.

It was fantastic to chat to Reach about our campaign, MaternAble, to make maternity care more inclusive for disabled women, and to be featured in the latest edition of their magazine! I want to make sure that the next generation of disabled parents can have access to the support they need.

This week is Hate Crime Awareness Week. I met up with Communities Inc in Parliament to discuss what more we can do to tackle hate crime in our communities, and their work across the country to deliver training and practical tools to reduce hate crime.

Labour is investing £80 million to help people back into work, including £10 million in our South Yorkshire communities Local leadership, tailored support, real results. 💪 That’s how we get Britain working again.

It was a pleasure to invite local businessowner Aimee Cestrone, Founder of Pippeta, to Number 11 Downing Street to celebrate small businesses from across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Aimee is a shining example of home-grown talent from our communities.

Last night, I was proud to vote again for the Mental Health Bill to fix the broken mental health system and modernise our legislation. This will strengthen patients’ voices, giving them greater choice, enhanced rights and support, and ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

I’ve listened to lots of constituents who want to see the empty homes across Sheffield City Council come back into residential use In Parliament, I asked the Local Government Minister to make sure we reverse the changes made in the coalition which make this more difficult for local councils.

I’m so proud to support my incredible constituent Claire Throssell with the launch of her book ‘For My Boys’. The presumption of contact has no place in our family courts. I’m honoured to be working with Claire to make sure Jack and Paul’s voices are heard loud and clear in Parliament.

Always great to meet residents at my constituency events... 🤗

Yesterday marked the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week. The loss of a baby is a devastating experience. It is crucial that all women, babies and their families receive safe, personalised and compassionate care. I strongly support ongoing work to improve services. #BLAW

Labour is ending poverty pay in social care. 👉 The first-ever Fair Pay Agreement for care workers. 👉 Backed by the government to deliver better pay, fair terms, and secure conditions. 👉 With employers and trade unions working together.

No local company or hardworking entrepreneur should be wasting time chasing payments instead of growing their business. I support new laws to penalise persistent late payers. The Government is consulting on new measures. You can share your views here👇 marietidball.com/campaigns/la...

Every child deserves the chance to read, learn, and imagine, wherever they grow up 👉 Labour will put a library in every primary school in England 👉 Thousands of schools will finally get the resources that children deserve 👉 This is key to breaking down barriers to opportunity

Labour is restoring fairness to higher education. 👉 Targeted, means-tested maintenance grants are being restored, so students don’t have to work all hours just to get by. 👉 Because education should be a pathway, not a hardship. 👉 We will bring back grants by the end of this Parliament

Earlier this week, I was invited to have a front row seat for Heidi Alexander, our Secretary of State for Transport’s Party Conference speech. I was thrilled to hear her commitment to a “new fleet of trams in South Yorkshire” and to Northern Powerhouse Rail too!

It was great to catch up with Wes Streeting at Labour Conference to hear about his announcement of a pioneering new online NHS hospital. 👉 Up to 8.5 million extra appointments in just three years 👉 Cutting waiting lists. 👉 Giving patients more choice and control.

It was brilliant to speak at a roundtable on Women’s Health during Labour Conference in Liverpool. Women’s health, including for disabled women, has always been overlooked, under-researched, and under-funded. Women are too often not listened to, dismissed, and left to suffer alone.