Together - I proudly stand as a co-signatory with the Together Alliance. There is transport from #York for the 28 March in London. Get in touch and check out the statement and other supporters. Strength is in solidarity, hope and unity. #Politics #Hope #TogetherAlliance

Will always join the @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social for their Parliamentary work. Yesterday we discussed the Government's Animal Welfare Strategy which will improve standards and protect animals at home, on the farm ....1/2 #York #Politics #AnimalWelfare #RSPCA

We're ending the feudal leasehold system. ground rents will be capped and commonhold model will be introduced as an option for residents to take up. For many years in opposition I met with constituents trapped with ..... 1/2 #York #Leasehold #Commonhold #Politics

Big news today for community energy. A historic, largest ever investment delivered by Labour. Communities can benefit from clean-power, cheaper bills and have energy security. Our Local Power Plan is out today. #York

It was such a privilege to be able to attend the @labourwomensnet.bsky.social training and reception in #York, and speak about the experiences that have shaped my political journey. The LWN does really great work in supporting and empowering women to get involved in politics. #persistandprevail

On Holocaust Memorial Day I will light my candle to remember and reflect on the holocaust and how we must stand against prejudice and hatred. #HolocaustMemorialDay #LightTheDarkness

On Friday, I am holding a Business Rates Summit for #York Central. I want to hear from as many businesses in the city as possible and invite you to come and share your experience, discuss the challenges & what is needed. Friday 30 Jan, 11:30am, city-centre. Register to attend 🔗in comments

I'm so pleased to have been able to work with @healthwatchyork.bsky.social, on producing two vital reports into people’s experience of our mental health services, based on local feedback they have received. #York

Pleased to visit Nationwide on #York Parliament St to talk about their 'we're staying put' pledge.

"One of my first campaigns in the summer of 2015 was after Tories broke their promises & reversed proposals to upgrade #TransPennine route. A decade on, I’m delighted that it is a Labour Government that will invest in the route, in full." #York #Rail More from @yorkpress.bsky.social 👇

Met with the Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson MP to discuss SEND reform. I presented my report from families and children's experiences in #York following my consultation and roundtable meetings last year. Many thanks to everyone who contributed. We now await the Government's White Paper.

In Parliament I raised my concerns over actions in Venezuela & asked about the scale of accountability for the US President. I believe that UK Government, while not being judge, should strongly condemn the operation & ensure international law is applied. Comments in @yorkpress.bsky.social 👇

125 years since the publication of Seebohm Rowntree’s first encyclopaedic report on poverty in York ‘Poverty, A Study of Town Life’ highlighting how 28 per cent of York’s population lived in poverty in 1901. My column for @yorkpress.bsky.social on why this matters 🔗in comments. #York

With so many outstanding campaigns run in Westminster, it was a surprise to receive the campaign of the year award. I want to say thank you for nomination & I'm so grateful for everyone who shared their stories with me, I'll always put constituents first. More in @yorkpress.bsky.social 👇 #York

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 👇