I’ve long supported the recognition of the state of Palestine as a vital step to a peaceful future. I met with the Palestinian ambassador, Husam Zomlot, regarding the Labour Government’s recognition of Palestine.

I’m standing to be a full-time Deputy Leader of the Labour Party so I can focus on bridging our membership, communities and leadership. More and more people are supporting my hopeful vision for change. Join my campaign here actionnetwork.org/forms/volunt...

Withington Pride is celebrating its 3rd birthday this Saturday. Free and open to everyone- come along and join the celebrations!

Thanks to everyone that joined the Hough End community litter pick at the weekend. Good to start the season with a commitment to keeping the site clean and reducing single use plastics.

Today is a historic moment. Labour is proud to introduce the Hillsborough Law – landmark legislation to ensure truth, candour and justice after tragedy. #HillsboroughLaw

A fantastic day at Chorlton Pride on Saturday, with some great performers and brilliant community support. Thanks to all the organisers and volunteers who helped make it happen.

Join us tomorrow for a community litter pick at Hough End Playing fields, as part of the Greater Manchester Plastic Challenge & Keeping Manchester Tidy ♻️ Meeting point: Hough End Playing Fields Main litter pick: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Proud to nominate my friend and Mancunian colleague Lucy Powell for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party

📢 The GMP Scambusters team are running another awareness session on Tues 16 Sept, 11.30am–12.15pm at St Chad’s Community Hall, Mauldeth Rd (M20 4NH). Learn how to spot and avoid scams — all welcome.

📢 A national test of the Emergency Alerts system will take place this Sunday (07 September) at 3pm. Phones and tablets may sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action. Find out more at www.gov.uk/alerts

I held a street surgery in Chorlton Park with the local Labour Councillors last week. Thank you to everyone who stopped to share their views – it’s always important to hear directly about the issues that matter locally.

📢 A national test of the Emergency Alerts system will take place on Sunday 7 September at 3pm. Phones and tablets may sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action. Find out more at www.gov.uk/alerts

From today, the Labour government is providing 30 hours of government-funded childcare. jeffsmithmp.com/2025/09/01/m...

Didsbury Pride is buzzing despite a few spots of rain - lots of fun happening until 9pm. Well done ⁦‪@CarlAustinBehan‬⁩ and all the organisers on a brilliant event.

📮Thousands of people in Manchester need to reapply for their postal vote before 31 Jan 2026. If you're affected and haven’t heard from the Elections Team, contact: ✉️ [email protected] 📞 0161 234 1212 Don’t lose your vote!

Struggling with mental health at work? Able Future can offer free, confidential support for employees. SMEs up to 250 staff can benefit: able-futures.co.uk/mental-healt...

Labour’s ‘30 by 30’ campaign aims to grow cadet numbers by 30% by 2030. The cadets are a great opportunity for young people to gain new skills and confidence. More information here: www.gov.uk/government/n...

A Santander Community Banker is in Didsbury every Thursday, 09:30–16:00 to help with face-to-face banking: 📍Didsbury Good Neighbours, Gillbrook Rd, M20 6WH More information on how Community Bankers can help here: www.cashaccess.co.uk/hubs/communi...

Ahead of the school term the government is calling on schools to bring uniform costs down now, ahead of Labour's new legislation. www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

Great campaign session yesterday evening in Old Moat - lots of good conversations with our local residents, and picked up some casework to action on their behalf. We're out talking with our residents all year round - and standing up for our community in Old Moat with @jeffsmithmp.bsky.social🌹

The 2nd stage of the Radio Teleswitch (RTS) meter phase-out began on 11 Aug. If you have one of these meters it must be replaced to keep heating & hot water working.

Best wishes to everyone in south Manchester collecting their GCSE results today. I hope you get the results you want - and good luck with your next steps.

For older people, looking for work can sometimes feel challenging. Whether you want a career change, more flexible hours, or it’s been a while since your last job search, Age UK offers resources to help find work: www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/work-learning/looking-for-work

A stunning 1905 mosaic has been uncovered in Chorlton during demolition works. A go fund me is raising money for initial restoration of the mosaic, safe removal from the site and future relocation within Chorlton: www.gofundme.com/f/save-part-of-chorltons-heritage

Cancer Research UK do fantastic work – and you can support them by shopping at their stores in Didsbury or Withington. I called in to Didsbury to say thanks to Dawn and some of her team of volunteers; more always needed - call in for details or ring 0161 445 1182 @cruk-mi.bsky.social

A pleasure to call into the Green Summer Fair at Ladybarn Community Hub, along with local Councillors Angela Gartside & Becky Chambers. Nice to catch up with local residents and see some great activities and workshops. I even bought myself a Bee box for the garden.

Good luck to everyone receiving their A Level results today. Whatever your next step – university, an apprenticeship, or work – you should be proud of the effort you’ve put in.

Labour is fixing private parking with: - Caps on unfair fines - Mandatory grace periods - Clear signage Have your say and respond here: consult.communities.gov.uk/off-road-par...

There’s still time to join the Summer Reading Challenge📚 Pick up six books from any Manchester Library and read them by 13 September – a fun summer challenge for young readers. More information here: manchester.gov.uk/summerreadingchallenge

Meet your local officers and raise concerns about crime and ASB in your area. See poster for further details.

🚨Scam Text Alert – Winter Living Allowance I have been made aware of a scam text claiming to be a Winter Living Allowance Notice. Most phone providers allow you to report suspicious texts for free by forwarding them to 7726. Official info here: www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-...

Enjoyed visiting Manchester Cat Clinic in Withington to congratulate them on their well-deserved Best UK Vets awards. A thriving local business doing excellent work – and appreciated by cat owners like me.

I caught up with Stockport MP Nav Mishra to discuss the Government’s transport investment, including a major expansion of the Metrolink - a future link from Didsbury to Stockport. More details here: jeffsmithmp.com/2025/08/07/d...

This Friday, 11am–3pm, is the Green Summer Fair at Ladybarn Community Hub. It’s free and open to all—a chance to meet people and enjoy a range of activities.

Good news for older and disabled people in Greater Manchester. This month, those with a concessionary travel pass can ride buses for free around the clock as part of local trial.

The new SME Strategy is a boost for hospitality businesses: ✅Cut red tape with new hospitality & night-time economy zones ✅Slash business rates for high street venues from 2026 ✅Tackle late payments & unlock finance jeffsmithmp.com/2025/08/04/j...

I joined local councillors in Chorlton for a session on the doorstep chatting to residents. Lots of interesting conversations about local and national issues. Thanks to everyone who spoke to us.

📮 Thousands of people in Manchester need to reapply for their postal vote before 31 Jan 2026. If you're affected and haven’t heard from the Elections Team, contact: 📧 [email protected] 📞 0161 234 1212 Don’t lose your vote!

Can we help? My casework team and I are here to support constituents with a wide range of issues, such as getting answers from government agencies, advice on housing issues, or help with benefits. You can contact me at [email protected] or leave a message on 0161 445 0678

Nice to join the Old Moat Youth Outreach Project’s Little Fest at the weekend — a well-run day of community, creativity and fun for local families. Thanks to everyone involved in making it happen.

Along with my casework team, I visited Didsbury Job Centre to meet the staff and hear about the great work they’re doing to support people into good local jobs and opportunities.

Thanks to everyone who stopped for a chat at our street surgery in Old Moat at the weekend. Useful conversations with residents about local and national issues.

Congratulations to the Lionesses on a brilliant run to the UEFA Women’s EURO final! 🏆 Best of luck as you take on Spain tonight—cheering you on all the way! ⚽🦁

Parktastic is coming to South Manchester. Free open air play sessions in local parks throughout July & August. Bring the kids for fun, creativity & fresh air. Check the South Manchester schedule below for times & locations ⬇️

The first volume of the Horizon IT Inquiry report has been published, recognising the serious impact on those affected. If you or someone you know in Manchester Withington was impacted and hasn't yet come forward, please get in touch. www.postofficehorizoninquiry.org.uk/volume-1-pos...

📱The new GOV.UK app is here – making it easier to manage your everyday admin from your phone. Check your tax code, track passport updates, or find local info in a few taps. Download it now and try it out 👉 gov.uk/app

The Government has announced major investment to protect women and girls from abuse. New projects will tackle perpetrators, stop reoffending and keep communities safer. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Last week at an event in Parliament I met my constituent Mohsan - an NHS dentist in Greater Manchester - to discuss how we can improve access to NHS dentistry.

I visited Stockport Water Treatment Plant with Cllrs Simcock and Benham and local resident Ejaz. We toured the site and heard about important steps being taken to reduce sewage spillage into rivers and improve water infrastructure.

The Government is giving 16-year-olds the right to vote—ensuring young people can have their say in shaping the future. You can find out more information here: www.gov.uk/government/n...