Today, the Labour Government has delivered on last year’s manifesto commitment to recognise Palestine.

Come on you Whites! 💪🏻

Should be an excellent event for anyone attending Labour Conference👇

2/ Labour MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social said at the launch that Labour had brought in landmark access legislation in 1949 (with National Parks) and 2000 (with the CRoW Act) - "now is the time to finish that work." Read the APPG's report here: outdoors.inparliament.uk/files/outdoo...

Delighted to be elected as Chair of this important cross-party group of parliamentarians. I look forward to working with colleagues from across both houses to crack down on dirty money and clean up our politics.

Yesterday I was up Winter Hill commemorating the 1896 mass trespass which saw 12,000 Boltonians exercising their ancient rights to the great outdoors. Today that campaign continues with the launch of a report urging the government to deliver lasting change. Everyone should be able to enjoy nature👇🏻

I want this Labour Government to succeed, and sometimes that means having difficult conversations. When we listen to our communities and our members, we are stronger. That’s why I’m running for Deputy Leader. Learn more and join my campaign: www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk

I’ll be asking a question about high street money laundering on Monday in Parliament. The explosion in cash intensive front businesses in towns up and down the country is a worry for anyone who cares about civic pride and safer streets.

📰 Have you signed up for our regular newsletter? It’s a great way to stay updated on our work in Parliament and beyond. Sign up here: anticorruption-responsibletax.org/sign-up ☀️And in case you missed it – you can read our summer newsletter here: mailchi.mp/fpc/summer-n...

Pleased to have nominated Lucy this morning

Rightly, politicians are held to a high standard and our affairs are scrutinised. Farage wants to be Prime Minister so he should be clear and transparent about his tax affairs.

These are extremely serious allegations which call into question the integrity of our politics and reinforce my demands for far greater transparency about the funding of political parties ahead of the government’s upcoming Elections Bill 👇🏻

All the more reason to police the revolving door between ministerial office and the private sector far more stringently 👇🏻 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

In Parliament today, I urged the Government to allow a debate on the issue of Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs). We need more transparency regarding who is being housed in HMOs in our area.

Welcoming Minister Mary Creagh to Westhoughton was an honour. She praised Toughsheet's innovative recycling, turning waste into building materials. A great step for sustainable UK construction helping us achieve Labour’s Plan for Change.

Labour's plan for change for working families across Britain is full steam ahead. Proud to support a better future for families and young people. The Plan For Change will put more money in people's pockets, secure our borders and get the NHS back on its feet.

Thank you to Chief Inspector Chris Boyd for meeting Cllr John McHugh and I at Horwich police station to discuss concerns about speeding and dangerous driving in Horwich and Westhoughton. It's vital to work with Greater Manchester Police to keep our streets safe in Bolton West.

Putin’s unlawful war of aggression and indiscriminate bombing of civilian infrastructure - including the British Council offices in Kyiv - knows no bounds. Russia cannot continue to kill civilians with impunity.

Best of luck to all those picking up their GCSE results today in Bolton West and across the country! This cohort of young people started their secondary school life in the midst of the global pandemic so had an even tougher start to their school life.

Great to visit Bolton Lads & Girls Club, established in 1889. With alumni like Amir Khan, it retains boxing but also provides a gym, music recording, sports, and creative activities for young people. They’re becoming a Duke of Edinburgh’s award provider again and planning a new pitch and park area.

1/ 🇬🇧 My Foreign Affairs work since election – July 2024 to now. Since being elected MP for Bolton West, I’ve made championing the UK’s global role and security a priority. Here's what I’ve been working on 👇

Today marks 80 years since VJ Day and we honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served. Everyone across Bolton West expresses deep gratitude for the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces during World War II. Their bravery secured peace for generations to come.

🧵1/ Since being elected MP for Bolton West in July 2024, improving access to the countryside and cleaning up our waterways have been two of my top priorities, as a keen kayaker myself 🛶. Here’s what I’ve been up to over the last year 👇

My statement on yesterday's announcement from the Prime Minister.

Visited BD Structures in Bolton West on Friday and was amazed by their work on UK projects. Discussed managing finances in large projects to protect smaller businesses from supply chain failures. Looking forward to addressing this in Parliament.

🧵 1/ Since my election to Parliament in July 2024 I’ve been campaigning against corruption & economic crime, having spent more than a decade doing the same in the financial sector. With Parliament now in recess, I’ve put together some highlights from my work on these issues over the year ⤵️

Yet another lobbying loophole in urgent need of reform. All Party Parliamentary Groups are an important part of parliamentary life, but we must ensure they are not being abused.

Well done to the Lionesses! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 A remarkable and nail-biting victory!

The Foreign Affairs Committee report on Israel Palestine urges the UK Government to take a harder line on illegal Israeli settlements, press for unrestricted aid access into Gaza, and support the evacuation of critically injured children. Read more 👇🏻

We've got to recognise Palestine as a state, before it's too late. This was the conclusion reached by myself and colleagues on the Foreign Affairs Committee after hours of scrutiny and debate.

My response to today's Foreign Affairs Committee report on the Israel Palestine Conflict👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Read the report here: committees.parliament.uk/publications...

Visited Indespension's Horwich site with Managing Director David Grimshaw. This family-run business, with over 50 years of experience, is a key player in our local economy, creating trailers for various uses. Supporting local manufacturing is crucial.

Great to bend the ear of two different Ministers last week on my constituents' priorities. First, buses and the Metrolink with Minister Lightwood and then school funding and outdoor learning with Minister McKinnell. Forget culture wars - these are issues which impact people's daily lives.

🧵Today’s announcement of an Ethics and Integrity Commission to drive up standards across government is another welcome step toward returning politics to service, after 14 years of Tory failure. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Busy Saturday in the constituency! Started with a pop-up surgery at Bolton Arena, then leafleting in Blackrod. Quick lunch at Provenance, then door-knocking to learn what's important to locals. Wrapped up at Westhoughton Hub's buzzing Summer Fayre.

🧵I’ve said it in the Parliament & I’ll say it here, again. If it’s serious about plugging the gaping hole in our public finances, HMT must review the regressive system of pension tax reliefs which reward the very highest earners at the expense of those on the lowest incomes & also close the tax gap

Today is a very special day for British-German relations: The groundbreaking Kensington Treaty was signed by our heads of government to drive forward cooperation across the board to benefit citizens in 🇩🇪 and 🇬🇧. A pleasure to work with you, Andrew!

I signed this letter. This isn't about party politics but about my constituents. Only last week Japanese manufacturer Astemo confirmed £100 million of investment into new highly-skilled jobs for the electric vehicle supply chain right here in Horwich. Reform would rip that up. Irresponsible.

My statement on today's breaking news regarding Bolton's university...

My constituents pay their taxes, why shouldn't Russian oligarchs? It's time to build a tax system where everyone pays their fair share 👇

✅ Tackling people smuggling ✅ More defence collaboration and support for Ukraine ✅ Easier travel and school trips ✅ Boosting jobs and growth ✅ Joint action on climate change US, EU, France now Germany - Labour is rebuilding ties with our strongest allies.

The Government is getting on with what it was elected to do - restoring trust in politics as a force for good. But could our plans to protect elections from dirty money and foreign influence be even bolder? Read my initial thoughts on today's announcements 👇 www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

There are lots of great measures in the government's Elections Strategy But I wonder whether on issues like obscure funding, we could be even bolder, writes @philbrickellmp.bsky.social

Victims of terrorism deserve guaranteed rights through a survivors charter. This includes streamlined criminal injuries compensation, enhanced mental health support, and legal assistance. Let's make sure they aren't left to face challenges alone. #SupportVictims #SurvivorsCharter

After 14 years of Tory failure to clean up our politics, it's time for Labour to deliver. We urgently need an elections bill to close the glaring loopholes in our donation rules.

A brilliant deal for the British people. Better UK-Germany cooperation on irregular migration, defence, trade and travel is yet another coup for the gvt after similar deals with France, the US and the EU👇

The Better Futures Fund- the world’s largest fund of its kind- will bring together government, local communities, charities, social enterprises and philanthropists to break down barriers to opportunity for up to 200,000 vulnerable children and young people.

Bolton Back Street, by Geoffrey Scowcroft Fletcher, 1923-2004 (Bolton Museum and Art Gallery).

During the Foreign Affairs Committee today, I asked the Foreign Secretary about arms exports licenses to Israel. Watch this video for David Lammy's response 👇🏻

It has been 3 years and the Chelsea funds have remained stuck with not a penny to those who need it the most. It's crucial that the funds are unlocked and a portion given to survivors of the conflict as reparation. 🙏 @philbrickellmp.bsky.social for raising this with Foreign Secretary David Lammy.