Grateful that at the busiest time of year, the brilliant team at #York Royal Mail showed me round their Leeman Road works. Thanks all!

Happy Christmas to everyone and my best wishes for a peaceful New Year. My card this year is a traditional mandala designed by Seekina for York City of Sanctuary's Heela Project #York. For donations to the project, please see below links in comments

Thank you to everyone who helped with our Christmas Appeal. We donated so many gifts and toys to the York CVS appeal and to York Salvation Army. With many thanks again #York #ChristmasAppeal

Really enjoyed a visit to Archbishop Holgate's School during UK Parliament Week and meeting members of their School Parliament. School Parliaments can inspire the next generation of changemakers, as well as allowing a student voice in the way that this school functions. #York #ParliamentWeek

Labour's Employment Rights Bill will ensure workers get better pay, more rights and dignity at work. Banning zero-hours contracts, repealing Tory anti trade union laws, sick pay entitlement from day one, strengthening protections for pregnant women and much more. #York #EmploymentRights

For Small Business Saturday, I joined the York High Street Forum to visit some amazing independent businesses in our city. Buying local, small and independent puts more money back into our local economy. #York #SmallBusinessSaturday #BuyLocal

I want to thank all those involved with organising York Disability Week. It is truly a fantastic set of events, committed to spreading empowerment, awareness and support. #York

Joined Tesco store manager Jordan and team at Goodramgate #York to support the Winter Food Collection for charities that help locally @trusselluk.bsky.social and @fareshare - If you can, please support others this winter.

Supporting awareness and action for zero new transmissions on World Aids Day in Westminster. #York #EndHIV #HIVAwareness

On the eve of the budget, I submitted a petition to the Commons on behalf of my constituents to scrap the Two Child Limit. I want to thank everyone for their help and support on this campaign over the last 18 months. #York #2ChildCap #Budget

"This is a strong budget for children, there can be no greater ambition for Government than to lift children out of poverty, to address the inequality of their circumstances and ensure that investment is made to their life’s journey." #York #Budget2025 My statement 🔗in comments

For the first time in 30 years, rail fares are being frozen by this Labour Government. Passengers using an annual season ticket from #York to Leeds will save £176 next year. #Rail #Transport

Speaking in the Warm Homes debate in the House of Commons I spoke about the need to target households in fuel poverty for early and immediate support for home insulation and retrofit measures. #York #WarmHomes #FuelPoverty

Always enjoy a visit to York Mosque - especially today with the wonderful Hoping Street Kitchen York - Thanks all! #York

Investment by Labour's publically owned Great British Energy in Burton Green Primary and Carr Infants School will mean less money spent on energy bills and more money spent on children's education in Clifton and Acomb - More by @yorkpress.bsky.social in comments 👇 #GBEnergy #York #SolarSchools

It was fantastic to meet such an inspiring group of people in our city at United Response's Creative Hub in #York. Full story from @yorkpress.bsky.social in comments 👇

We must never forget the cost that enabled the power of peace to prevail #ArmisticeDay #York

On behalf of the people of #York Central, I am proud to lay a wreath at our City Memorial on #RemembranceSunday. #NeverForget

I am Labour to the core and will always stand up for Labour values, to be a voice for those in need and to seek justice at every opportunity. I will continue to work hard for my constituents in #York as their Labour and Co-operative MP. Full statement on my website, link in comments 👇

Thanks for the hundreds of submissions to the One York #OurThreeWords campaign. The wordcloud shows the most popular words to describe #York - Submit yours at the One York website 🔗in comments 👇 #OneYork

It was fantastic to hear how passionate our young people in #York are. There was so much engagement and energy in the room as I discussed the students’ challenges and interests. Enjoyed a visit to the Social Policy Society at University of York

3UP Campaign⚽ 92% of fans support 3 promotions from National League into Football League. It's about fairness & opportunity in our football pyramid & I'm working w/ @NL_Enterprise to win campaign.📷Selfie w/ Phil Alexander CE - NL from Westminster meeting #York @YorkCityFC #3UP

It is time for Parliament to act so that it can, or the Monarch can, remove titles. The Duke of York title may no longer be being used by its holder, but it has not been removed. #York #RoyalTitles #RemovalOfTitles #DukeOfYork

Happy Diwali to all. To those celebrating, I wish you a peaceful new year. #Diwali #York

In the House of Commons, I raised a case about generative AI, copyright infringement and the impact on the creative sector. We must see protections in the Data Use and Access Bill. #York #Data #Copyright

Hold on to hope. Had a super session campaigning in #Clifton with @hopenothate.org.uk - Really positive and uplifting to be out speaking about unity and progressive politics. Also joined by Compass and Clifton Councillor Cllr Danny Myers #York #HopeNotHote #Unity #YorkTogether #OneYork

We stand up for really high values in #York. When there was polling on this back in 2022, 80% of residents said they did not want that title continued because of the association with our city. That’s why I have stood firm. More in these two articles on @theguardian.com 👇

I’m delighted that York Knights RLFC are playing Super League rugby next season. It’s the right decision, I am in favour of seeing a team’s performances on the pitch being rewarded. As the Championship league winners....1/2 #York #RiseUp #WeAreYork #Together #SuperLeague

Speaking in the House of Commons today launching our #OneYork #OurThreeWords campaign. Join us and share the three values that you think best describe #York 👉 oneyork.org

Had a great game of touch rugby with @yorkrufc at the @yopayork50festival at Clifton Park #York, scored a couple of tries! Have to say a massive thanks to everyone for such a warm welcome, go and give it a go! #TouchRugby @ageukyork.bsky.social

It was incredibly powerful to be able to listen to people’s testimony about current mental health services and support, and what we need to reflect on going forward. With thanks to @healthwatchyork.bsky.social and the new Chief Executive at @tewv.bsky.social #York #MentalHealth For more see comment👇

I'm against Digital ID Cards, I've written to the Prime Minister to highlight my concerns. Please see more of my comments in @yorkpress.bsky.social 👇

I spoke at the #York Unity Rally against racism and to speak positively about our city's heritage. Also launched my #OurThreeWords #YorkTogether campaign, more to come on this next week 👉 www.yorktogether.com

I condemn and am horrified by the appalling attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur. My thoughts are with survivors, victims’ families and the Jewish community.

We're celebrating 200 years of railways. I spoke in Westminster about our fabulous National Railway Museum - The restored Station Hall is well worth a visit #York #Rail200

Fabulous to see and make at the York School of Art at York College touring their heritage arts and craft workshops. #York #YorkCollege #Art #School Full story by @yorkpress.bsky.social 👇

An amazing day today as SEND Central was launched at #Clifton Children's Centre. This is #York leading the way with our children's services. Our recent 'outstanding' rating puts York in the top 7% of all local authorities. I joined the Labour team for an inspiring event. There are many people ..1/2

I convened a Ministerial meeting for Regional MPs who are calling for a Public Inquiry in TEWV (Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust). #York Full story by @yorkpress.bsky.social in comments 👇

A lovely visit to Mossdale Residence Care Home at Burnholme last month. Coffee, cakes and chat. Thanks to all for your time and views! #York

Important meeting with Minister Patrick Vallance, University of York and Fera about BioYorkshire. The vision, expertise & opportunity that BioYorkshire leaders bring truly captured attention of Minister about the climate solutions to challenges of our times #York #BioYorkshire

"This is the problem when water is placed in the hands of private profiteers, as opposed to public services. They rapidly become a mechanism to line the pockets of the super-rich, while people who are struggling to pay their bills are faced with ever rising costs." More for @yorkpress.bsky.social 👇

Today is world suicide prevention day. Each life lost has profound social and emotional impact deeply affecting families, friends, workplaces, and entire communities. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #York

Held a series of meetings with businesses in #York to hear challenges & aspirations for city & business. This work is on going, so if you are a business in the city w/ suggestions for improvements but couldn't come, please get in touch. Thanks to all who came. Full story by @yorkpress.bsky.social👇

I convened a #York roundtable discussion about 'night-time economy' w/ reps from YorkBID, MakeItYork North Yorks Police, Samaritans, StreetAngelsYork, Door-staff reps, Rescue Boat - Host of issues raised, I want to thank everyone for their time, & ideas, we'll keep talking & working together on this

I met with @humaneworldorg.bsky.social in #York to show my support for banning farrowing crates. As a nation of animal lovers, it is important that we lead way in modern farming techniques combined w/ animal welfare, & advance protections for all animals. Story by @yorkpress.bsky.social in comments👇

A huge well done to all those receiving results today. I know that York's young people work so hard, so trust everyone can find a course that is right for them as they take their next steps. #York

Incredible community spirit in Hull Road Park as I joined Cllr Michael Pavlovic for Party in the Park. #York

My roundtable events start tomorrow -They're an opportunity to share experiences to ensure that we have an education system that works for everyone. Many constituents are concerned changes to #SEND provision in schools will have a negative impact on children & their education. #York - Please RSVP 👇

365k British & 1.5m Commonwealth troops had fought across Asia & Pacific by 1945. Another 2.5 million soldiers from pre-partition Indian Army were also deployed as part of largest volunteer army in history. I joined remembrance event at Kohima #York today w/ veterans #VJ80 #VJDay

Congratulations to everyone getting their results today. I know our young people work so hard, and no matter where your grades lead you, I want to wish you well with your next steps working or studying. So proud of you all. #York #ResultsDay2025