Today I took part in the 10th and final #RunForJo In 2016, Jo Cox was tragically killed while doing the job she loved. Ten years on, it feels more important than ever that we come together to remember Jo, her values, and her enduring message: “There is more in common than that which divides us.”

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱! 🦁🦁🦁 Best of luck to the Three Lions tonight as England take on Croatia. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇭🇷 Could it be coming home? 🤞 🤞 🤞

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 As a dad, I know how big a worry social media is for parents. It’s something families raise with me all the time. With kids spending more time online than ever, we need to keep up, to keep them safe. That’s why this week’s announcement is such a big step.

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Headed down from Wakefield to Westminster for another busy week – plenty to be getting on with. Before that, here are a few things you might have missed from last week where we’ve been getting on and delivering... 📱 Telling tech firms loud and clear: block explicit images on children’s phones, or

This week, the Government took action to help keep our children safe online. As a dad, I know technology is now part of our children’s everyday lives - from phones and social media to AI and messaging apps. But while technology is evolving fast, the pace of change can never be an excuse for harm, o

Great to visit Hall Cliffe Primary School Witherslack Group in Wrenthorpe recently and hear more about the important work they do supporting children in our community. Hall Cliffe is providing high-quality education for boys and girls with a range of special educational needs. It was really valuab

Had a brilliant visit to St John’s CofE Primary School recently! 🌞 I joined an outdoor workshop run by the fantastic Alfresco Learning – founded by my constituent Hollie in 2019 to get more outdoor learning into our schools. The rocket making was a highlight… even if I did get splashed along the w

🌙✨ Lovely to attend Eid in the Park this afternoon and join in the celebrations. A fantastic event filled with joy, culture, and togetherness - it was great to see so many people coming together. Thanks to the Penny Appeal for organising a lovely family day out.

On Friday I had the privilege of visiting the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, which was on display at Wakefield Exchange. Representing more than 570 people lost to HIV and AIDS. Each panel is stitched with love, grief and remembrance. It was profoundly moving.

Tenpin has officially arrived in Wakefield at Trinity Walk 🎳 A brilliant new spot for families, friends and a bit of friendly competition right in the heart of our city. Plenty to keep everyone entertained!

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵 & 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🎉🐟🍟 Perks of my office being opposite the brilliant Captain Fish in the city centre – meant I could pop out and get my fix for lunch today! I was catching up with Mayor Tracy Brabin, so she was sorted as well. 😄 You really can’t beat a proper chippy and we're lucky t

Really enjoyable coffee morning at WX the other day. Fuelled by Grays at WX of course. ☕ Also spotted The Cat That Slept For A Thousand Years - a 10 metre long feline friend! There till 12th April if you fancy a look. 🐈 Thanks to everyone who came along 👍

Happy Easter everyone! 🐣 A huge thank you to everyone who donated to my Easter Egg appeal for Wakefield Street Kitchen and Leeds South and East Foodbank 🙏 On Easter Sunday, as we spend time with loved ones and reflect, it’s a lovely reminder of the community spirit we have locally 🐰

A quick update on changes coming in this month. Higher wages, lower bills, and more support for people who need it most. Here’s what you need to know ⬇️

A busy drop-in surgery at Rothwell Morrisons yesterday - thanks to everyone who stopped for a chat and shared what’s been going on. We picked up plenty of issues to keep my team and I busy, as ever! The Easter eggs behind me were a constant reminder that the bank holiday was creeping up on us too🐣

Many people quietly lose money on subscriptions they forgot about or didn't know they'd committed to (I’ve been there too). It’s frustrating and unfair. That’s why the government is tightening rules: clearer sign-ups, renewal reminders, easy cancellations, and cooling-off periods.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 📮 Great to join the team today to cut the ribbon at Wakefield’s city centre Post Office at its new home on The Springs. ✂️ Keeping a Post Office in the city centre means vital services remain accessible for everyone. 📦

☕ Dad-taxi update: pubs get a pint-sized boost 🍺, housing fees capped 🏠, £150 Warm Home Discount 💡, AI tutors for kids 🤖, early cancer checks 🩺, police tech upgrade 👮, free AI training for adults. #PlanForChange

I was delighted to be in Newcastle this week to see the unveiling of 29 brand-new Go North East electric buses alongside Mayor Kim McGuiness. They will ensure passengers in the North East can enjoy smoother, greener journeys and marks yet another step in the government's bus revolution.

And to @simonlightwood.org.uk for a fantastic keynote speech to start the evening, setting out the Government’s aims for a joined up, safe and seamless network. An inspiring night for the UK transport tech sector. #ITSUKAwards25

We’ve secured £𝟐𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 in long-term funding for 𝐋𝐮𝐩𝐬𝐞𝐭 through Labour’s Plan for Neighbourhoods - that’s £2 million every year for the next decade This is a game-changing investment that will deliver real improvements where they’re needed most. How should we spend this money? www.lovelupset.com

Great to visit Star Coaches in Batley ahead of RHA's #NationalCoachWeek. Coaches support 42,000 jobs & transport 600,000 students daily, so we’re engaging industry to understand how we can back its growth to boost our economy and open up opportunity!

Wonderful to be out campaigning in the glorious sunshine in #Doncaster for our Labour council candidates and the fabulous Ros Jones - who is the only candidate for mayor with the plan & experience to #Deliver4Doncaster! #VoteLabour 🌹🔆

Honoured to unveil a plaque for Jill Viner, London's trailblazing first female bus driver. Women make up 50% of bus passengers but just 12% of drivers - so we're supporting Women in Bus and Coach to encourage better representation and make buses even more inclusive 🚍

Great to be out on the doorstep in sunny Runcorn and Helsby today, campaigning for our fantastic Labour candidate Karen Shore. #VoteLabour 🌹

Every local authority in England must now report the number of potholes they fix to unlock their share of £500m extra funding. This will allow councils to fill the equivalent of 7 million potholes annually, as part of the Government's Plan for Change. 🚧💷

It was great to chat recently to Tim Deakin, Editor of @routeone.bsky.social about all things bus and coach.

Kicked off our first UK bus manufacturing expert panel today, uniting bus makers, Metro Mayors, & industry leaders to make our bus industry cleaner and greener By supporting manufacturing, we're boosting fleets, regional economies and living standards for a zero-emission future

🇬🇧 We joined Local Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk in Sheffield today to launch the first UK Bus Manufacturing Panel. Prioritising the manufacture of zero-emission buses across the UK will support skilled jobs and apprenticeships and deliver economic benefits for local communities.

We're pleased to join Government's new UK Bus Manufacturing Panel, which launched today in Sheffield, to boost green buses and create jobs. Our Policy Advisor Monta Drozdova joined Local Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk for the launch. Full story 👇 urbantransportgroup.org/resources/ty...

"A truly integrated way to make transport work for people.” @simonlightwood.org.uk and @chrisboardman.bsky.social visited Stockport Interchange, a new transport hub bringing together bus, rail, walking and cycling routes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fdE... 🚌🚄👟🚲

youtube.com/watch?v=-owK... Sadly, another year when @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social reads the list of women killed by men. Tragic BUT Jess now taking real tangible actions to reduce this number. No one has more passion for this challenge.

🚸 A huge thanks to @simonlightwood.org.uk for joining us this morning at St Austin's Primary School in Wakefield. Nearly half of journeys logged by pupils are walked or wheeled all the way to the school gates – an outstanding achievement! 🚶 👩‍🦽 www.livingstreets.org.uk/press-media/...

Today is a brilliant day for cycling & walking 🚲🚶‍♀️ We’re investing almost £300m to build 300 miles of new cycle lanes & walkways all over 🇬🇧 Leading to 43k less sick days to ease pressure on our NHS & make lives better, healthier & happier as part of our #PlanforChange 👍

Today I launched a regional tour to shape our Integrated National Transport Strategy.   We’re learning from communities across the country to build a seamless, accessible transport system for all.   rb.gy/y3yxb9

It was great to visit Gusford to see the opportunities on offer through @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social - I'd encourage other schools to take up the scheme too! Thank you to @simonlightwood.org.uk for coming to Ipswich to see how the Government is making a real difference to our town.

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. It's also the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. I was proud to sign the Book of Commitment on behalf of my constituents. I pledge to always remember the six million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered in the Holocaust.

Locals to 'take back control' of buses with bill to be debated by peers www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

It was a pleasure to address the ‘From Service to Success - How the Armed Forces community can strengthen your workforce’ - expo last week in Wakefield. Our armed forces community and veterans have a huge contribution to make to our workforce 👍

Brilliant to speak at the @CPT_UK conference today! Buses and coaches are crucial to economic growth 🚌 📈 That’s why we’re determined to work with industry to attract investment, support jobs and continue to roll out electric buses - helping deliver our plan for change

Thank you Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk for getting on the saddle with Bikeability in Suffolk. Through the backing of vital programmes like Bikeability, we can be sure that the next generation has what it needs to make cycling part of their everyday life.

Congratulations @andyburnham.bsky.social and everyone at the Bee Network for leading the way! 🐝 This government is fast-tracking the journey to better buses. Our Bus Services Bill will give local authorities more control over routes, timetables, connections and fares 🚍

Tonight, the Government held a reception to mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, putting this important issue firmly in the spotlight. Too often, women feel unsafe including when travelling on our transport networks, and we're working hard to change this.

Today marks an important step forward as we extend powers for local authorities to bring buses back under public control. I’ve just signed the legislation to expand the tools available to deliver better bus services in every community 🚌.

Never forget. Never again.

Fantastic news that The Rail Public Ownership Bill has now been passed by Parliament! It's a landmark Bill and the first major step towards publicly owned Great British Railways, which will put passengers first and drive up standards. 🚂

This is the truth about Labour's Budget and farmers.

🚨 Major policing reforms announced 🚨 ✅ Neighbourhood policing at the heart ✅ Government performance unit to drive force-level improvements and end the postcode lottery on law and order ✅ New national policing body ✅ Half a billion pounds of additional funding for policing next year

14 years of the Tories broke Britain's buses. But this Labour Government is determined to fix them. This new funding will keep fares down, protect local routes and deliver more reliable services.