Our economy is at a crossroads. We're calling for communities to become a national strategic priority now. Please watch and share this message from our General Secretary.

🚨 There’s been some misleading claims about Weston-super-Mare becoming a Town of Sanctuary. Let’s set the record straight 👇 ✅ City of Sanctuary is not a “radical change.” It’s a UK-wide movement promoting compassion and inclusion #WestonSuperMare #CompassionNotFear

What if your community got a shot at saving the places you actually use - before they vanish? We took that question to the public. Here’s what they had to say. 🎥👇

🚨 Over 18,000 people have already emailed the Home Office demanding they shut down this Nazi gig. Let’s turn up the pressure. If you haven’t added your name yet, now’s the time – and don’t forget to share the link with friends and family. secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/176528/...

More @labourwsm.bsky.social newsletters delivered in Uphill ward this morning. Thanks to @catyanton.bsky.social, Richard and Steve.

Thousands of students celebrate A Level results today - but none were taught about co-operatives, despite co-ops being an essential part of our history and contributing £165bn to our economy.

💥NEW: We can reveal that Lee Twamley, photographed at the front of Britain First’s “March for Remigration” in Manchester this month, has served prison time for trying to smuggle Vietnamese migrants into the UK. hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/19/e...

It's a special moment when a co-operator, as a Minister of State, gets to introduce new legislation that fulfils such an important priority of our movement. Here's our Chair, Jim McMahon, on why today's English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is so crucial. It's why we're in politics.

We’ve got a plan, and we want you to be part of it. While Reform sows division, we’re building a different politics: 🛠 Giving communities the right to save local spaces ⚡ Putting local people in control of new energy 🏘 Backing ownership that builds pride and trust

This is #Weston 🏖️ A seaside town where community comes first 🌍 Where cultures meet, thrive, and enrich daily life 😊A place where everyone is welcome and dignity matters 🌱 Investing in a future that’s clean, green, fair, and full of opportunity #Proud #Strong #Community #FutureTogether

Settle is pioneering a community-first approach – but it shouldn't be the exception. We visited Settle with @davidskaith.bsky.social to see the difference putting your community first makes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-45...

Congratulations 👏👏👏to our new 🌹Labour WECA mayor Helen Godwin

It was good to be in Bristol today with @DanAldridge helping get the vote out for @HelenGodwin as 🌹Labour WECA mayor

Private companies are polluting our rivers, hiking up bills, and failing to deliver. 82% of us want public ownership – let’s make it happen! Sign the open letter now & demand action! 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...

Tickets are now available for Everywhere - Short Plays Triple Bill at Front Room Weston-Super-Mare, Weston-Super-Mare. www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/wes...

I’m a Mum -it’s nice to get phone calls and flowers💐- but it’s also about remembering my mother,who died 10 years ago. I appreciate all she did for me. It was a privilege to look after her at the end of her life - though (like others) I never thought I was a #carer, just a daughter #mothersday2025

The Government’s ten-year 🌹National Youth Strategy 🌹will ensure every young person thrives & gives power back to them and their communities to improve youth services- the thousands of our young people aged 10-21 (aged 25 with SEND) will shape the strategy. #IWILL www.iwill.org.uk/nys-deliver-...

What kind of Britain do we want to live in? One where decisions are made for us – or one where we make them together? 75% of people think Britain is getting worse. Meet the people who are making it better. This is Community Britain.👇 party.coop/community?ut...

We are doing it! The #EmploymentRights Bill has passed the Commons – a major step toward delivering stronger workplace rights and better pay and conditions. Now, let’s deliver the #NewDeal in full. ✍️ Add your name: labourunions.org.uk/winnewdeal

There was a fantastic turn out at our Milton Community Litter pick this morning -thank you all so much 🙏 Thanks to @DanielAldridge MP for joining us ! WHAT A LOAD OF RUBBISH ! Seriously- a shocking amount of fly-tipping and litter along Colonel Stephen’s Way. A phenomenal job to collect so much !

#IWD25 I’m really proud to be a councillor and to hold a key role on North Somerset Council, and I want to see more women from all backgrounds an all ages getting involved - because together we can make a difference 💪 #DeedsNotWords

It was a pleasure to attend @WestonCollege Celebration of Success It was a special event so much talent, enthusiasm, passion and determination shown by learners and staff nominated as well as winners - congratulations to all🙌 Inspiring stories of challenges overcome and great achievements ❤️

It was a real joy to attend the Ramadan celebration at the Winter Gardens, yesterday evening. Thanks to all those who worked so hard to make this such a wonderful event bringing the whole community together to break the fast, to learn to understand and celebrate Ramadan.

I’m thrilled to see that almost all our young people in North Somerset were offered a place at one of their top three secondary school choices👏 I wish them all the the best for the future n-somerset.gov.uk/news/north-s...

International Women’s Day is being celebrated at Weston Museum with great exhibition featuring women who inspire us ! I was thrilled to see my choices there ❤️

I had the great privilege of speaking with @bphillipsonMP last week while visiting Westminster with @DanAldridgeWSM We spoke about the much needed reforms coming in the bill, and the need for more change to the SEND system, and funding.

Councils are responsible for safeguarding children, ensuring that all services address child safety at home, outside, and online. Our new resource, "Must Know: Safeguarding Children" highlights these key issues for councillors. Read more: www.local.gov.uk/publications...

As we're highlighting in our Community Britain campaign, community ownership is crucial to protecting crucial local assets like pubs, shops and music venues. From today’s Plan for Neighbourhoods to the Community Right to Buy, this is a Government committed to communities. 💪

At today's Co-operative Councils Innovation Network conference, we supported the launch of the Greenwich Co-operative Commission report that puts local communities in charge. From empowering businesses and community energy to transforming social care, Co-operation is getting things done.

We revealed Nigel Farage’s voting record to his constituents in Clacton. They weren’t happy.

There's some real energy in Parliament by this week⚡️   The Government recommitted through the GB Energy Bill to put power in the hands of communities, producing up to 8GW of green, clean, community-owned energy.

Getting ready for the ALC & LGA Labour Group local government conference this weekend.

Labour has committed £1.6 bn this year – up 50% to fix seven million extra potholes each year North Somerset will receive an additional £1.894,000 – the equivalent of fixing 26,221 more potholes a year, so 🤞🤞for improvements to our local roads soon!

Great to be supporting for 'Many Cultures, One Community' campaign when I was at at the Sustainable Living Group's Film screening on Friday. You can pick up your sticker and badge at The Other Place on Wednesday 5th February, between 10am and 5pm!

I’m looking forward to #AccelerateAction And step forward in solidarity for #IWD2025 on March 8 to help #AccelerateAction. At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, to reach full gender parity, according to the World Economic Forum! www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme

This is good news 👏👏 It’s great for Weston to have our local MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social championing theatre- it’s so important for all, but especially for young people, offering a chance to build confidence and express creativity❤️ www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/2488036...

It was a great day today at the Purple Sheep Pantry in Milton with a lively Zumba session with Sabrina and followed by cake, soup and pantry visits. I joined to help residents and Green Watch from Weston-super-Mare Firefighters who were giving safety advice and provided fire retardant blankets.

🚨National Care Service to become a reality🚨 During the general election campaign, and since then, access to social care is one of the issues most frequently raised with me. It is by far the biggest issue we are asked by constituents to help with. 🧵👇 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

🔴 My Q to the Security Minister on the Chinese intelligence service threats in the news today 🔴 The former Tory Defence Secretary was sacked for leaking vital intelligence information about the UK's Huawei 5G contract - Just one example of the former government's approach to national security.

🚨 NEW: Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner confirms the Government is introducing a strengthened Community Right to Buy in the English Devolution White Paper. Our Party, our members, and our supporters have backed this policy as a vital step to put power back in the hands of local communities.

Erasmus+ empowers students through opportunities to study, work, and grow across Europe. Join us in bringing this programme back to the UK. www.europeanmovement.co.uk/this_is_eras...

Please come along on Tuesday 10th December ( 10-12) and talk to me, Cllr Catherine Gibbons,and my town council colleagues about any issues you have - and have a coffee and enjoy the festive season at the Purple Sheep, Highenden rd Milton WsM

My next Constituency Surgery is 13th December - email [email protected] for an appointment. To accommodate everyone, we're alternating between week days and weekends, you can also book in for phone or video call conversations at different times for further flexibility. Thanks all!

Securing an NHS dentist in Weston and Worle has become near impossible for thousands of us who live in the constituency, including so many children. It is totally unacceptable that 37% of our children in WsM have enamel and/or dental decay (way above the national average).

Today marks the 1000th day of Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. This Labour Government stands with Ukraine. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

A brief work trip to Athens and I love the street art -a true fusion of the old and the new