Fantastic to see Saint Aidan's Church of England High School in my constituency taking part in the National Reading Champions Quiz! A great initiative from @literacy-trust.bsky.social and @alcs.co.uk to encourage and celebrate a love of reading in students. #NRCQuiz2026 #GrowAGenerationofReaders

NEW: We recommend that call lists are not adopted by the House of Commons, as they are not an appropriate tool to improve certainty of timings over the parliamentary day. 📝 Read our report: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm... Our chair @catsmithmp.bsky.social comments on our findings ⬇️

Alcohol harm is a public health crisis, yet industry lobbying is blocking the action we know works. We must put people’s health before profits, protect children, and back evidence-based policy to reduce harm and ease pressure on our NHS. labourlist.org/2026/02/alco... #PublicHealth #AlcoholHarm

We are delighted to welcome @catsmithmp.bsky.social as our newest Parliamentary Champion! We would like to thank Cat and we look forward to working with her. Read more here: www.actionforme.org.uk/cat-smith-mp...

Does the elections white paper go far enough? On 24 October, join @catsmithmp.bsky.social, @rosewhiff.bsky.social, Tom Hawthorn and David Howarth at our free, online event to consider if the government's plans are sufficient to ensure electoral integrity. Sign up 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....

I’m running the Great Scottish Run for Medical Aid for Palestinians who do life saving work in unthinkable circumstances. As I set off, I’ve raised £4,903 for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. If you can, you can pledge your support here: www.justgiving.com/page/cat-smi...

Congratulations @lucympowell.bsky.social who won the nomination of Lancaster and Wyre CLP at our special meeting this morning.

Today our government ensured 10 sick children arrived in the UK for treatment. With hospitals decimated in Gaza this was a life-saving effort. But, for those still trapped, Medical Aid for Palestinians works on the ground. I’m running a half marathon for them: www.justgiving.com/page/cat-smi...

Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN inquiry

Alcohol deaths are at record highs. As @catsmithmp.bsky.social MP writes, we need action now. Minimum Unit Pricing in England would save lives, reduce inequality, and support our pubs. "But crucially, no single policy will be... www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti... - @politicshome.bsky.social

Read more about the work of @commonsproccom.parliament.uk which I chair. From proxy voting to the way in which select committee chairs get elected. We are busy reviewing the procedures of the House of Commons and, hopefully, recommending improvements! www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

🇺🇦 The Prime Minister has shown strong leadership in the fast moving events of recent days, both in supporting Ukraine against the Russian aggressor and bringing together our allies. 🤝 I am pleased the Prime Minster reiterated our commitment to restoring International Aid to 0.7% when we can.

The Procedure Committee of the House of Commons has published its first report of this parliament into government responses to Written Parliamentary Questions. We welcome the improved response times but note a decrease in the number of questions asked. committees.parliament.uk/publications...

Local government should work for the local people it claims to be close to. That could mean different parts of England look different, with some mayoral models and some council led. Time to ditch a “one size” fits all approach of metro mayors. parliamentnews.co.uk/i-dont-want-...

The Treasury states that cuts and freezes to alcohol duty since 2013 have cost £15 billion. This cost will continue to grow in coming years. That's enough to pay the salaries of 429 thousand nurses in the NHS. @catsmithmp.bsky.social question to James Murray

🚑 land purchase for a new hospital for Lancaster! 🎉 This is a game-changer. It shows that in just a few months of a Labour government, fundamental progress is being made and provides certainty about the future of healthcare in Lancaster.