"How to start an advance market commitment. Advance Market Commitments allow us to buy technology from the future to support its development: vaccines, carbon capture technology, and even spacecraft. Here’s how you can start your own." worksinprogress.co/issue/how-to...

Now this is an interesting article, link in next tweet. I wonder if Advance Market Commitments could be used more for non-tech purposes like high street renovations, arts and culture ecosystems and training programmes.

Cancer survival in England has improved significantly, but earlier diagnosis remains key to saving more lives. Unlocking the power of earlier cancer diagnosis: setting the right ambitions to deliver longer, better lives news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/10/15/u...

Zero tolerance for AI sexualising images of children ❌ It’s been sickening to hear reports of AI tools on social media platforms being used to create sexualised images of children. Today in Parliament I pressed Ministers to refuse to tolerate vile practise.

There is, to my mind, no justification for the continued use by the UK Government of X as a platform for official comms. There hasn't been for some time, in fact, but if the latest developments around AI-generated image abuse and CSAM don't change the policy I really don't know what will.

Grok + X now seems to be awash with images undressing women, without consent. It is an issue with the potential for a very very broad coalition - across political divides - to insist the Musk platform gets back within the law, on all fronts, not just this example. www.cnbctv18.com/technology/g...

Representing Roman Abramovich - a sanctioned Russian oligarch - while serving as Conservative shadow Attorney-General risks a huge conflict of interest. Kemi Badenoch needs to make a choice. Either Lord Wolfson continues as shadow AG or advises Abramovich. He can’t do both.

🎆 New Year's Resolution idea: Join the Co-operative Party 💪 2025 saw what co-operation in power can achieve. Build a fairer Britain with us in 2025. party.coop/join

Fury from Ukrainian campaigners at top Tory working for Roman Abramovich whilst serving in the Shadow Cabinet. Silence from senior Tory figures 48 hours into this news reaching the public. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Every pollster and focus group will tell you that high street decline and broken down buildings are a key part of our political malaise. I'd love to see government pick a fight with derelict property owners. howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/how-do-you...

Labour MP @patrickhurley.bsky.social sets out how a Housing First approach can help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping

People of Bluesky, we've had an event cancel in our basement on Thursday 18 Dec. Last minute Christmas party anyone? ✉️ [email protected] Xx

NEW: A major boost for mutuals and co-operatives across the UK as package of support to grow the sector is announced. We've long called for regulators to play a greater role in enabling growth. Today's big news is another promising step on our journey to doubling the co-operative and mutual sector📈

MP urges Northern Rail to improve reliability and quality of trains on Southport to Manchester line standupforsouthport.com/mp-urges-nor...

New Forget Me Not Cafe opening in Southport as a friendly space for people with dementia and their carers standupforsouthport.com/new-forget-m...

‘We need to speak collectively’: can parliament solve the problem of ‘deprivation bingo’ in the UK’s seaside towns? www.theguardian.com/environment/...

👉 Read the essay on our website: buff.ly/FwPHqLP 👉 Download the full collection: buff.ly/P316yCW

Deeply committed to Liverpool’s regional economic identity as a purpose-led business hotspot, Patrick reflects on some of the region’s exemplar community businesses and what’s up for grabs if the govt makes good on its promise. • Economic growth • Civic renewal • Social inclusion • Empowerment

To wrap up Budget week - which saw direct mention of cooperative business in the Chancellor's statement - we are spotlighting a brad new new essay from @patrickhurley.bsky.social, MP for Southport and Chair of the APPG for The Social Cooperative and Community Economy. Link below 👇

❌ "Brexit has made touring the EU almost impossible and grassroots venues are continuing to close." "Does she recognise that without meaningful action, we risk creating a music industry where only the privileged and rich can afford to build a career?"

The new Office for the Impact Economy will bring investors together with people doing good work in their local communities to help unlock investment. I recently saw how this type of investment delivered new nurseries - making a difference to local families and their children.

I wrote a thing. labourlist.org/2025/11/the-...

Faulty and inaccessible defibrillators linked to dozens of deaths observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

Even more to come from @politicshome.bsky.social on Twitter tonight... stay tuned 👀

A pleasure to be at @powertochange.org.uk’s launch of their From The Ground Up essay collection tonight, and an honour to have been asked to contribute. www.powertochange.org.uk/event/event-...

📆 Tomorrow is the launch event for our new essay collection. Sign up to come and hear our expert panel, chaired by @anooshc.bsky.social with @jamestplunkett.bsky.social, @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social, @hetanshah.bsky.social, @patrickhurley.bsky.social and Emily Bolton. Register 👉 buff.ly/pcSxdmp

⏰ Join our essay collection launch in Westminster to hear leading voices on a decade of community business & what’s next. Chair: @anooshc.bsky.social Panel: @jamestplunkett.bsky.social, @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social, @hetanshah.bsky.social, @patrickhurley.bsky.social & Emily Bolton.✍️👉 buff.ly/pcSxdmp

The Tories seem to have decided to have a day off for the Hillsborough Law second reading.

Take a ride on Southport’s ghost train. Open 4.30-8.00 tomorrow evening. www.southportmec.com/halloween/

Everyone needs chances and choices in life. Homelessness is a dreadful risk to that, and the Tories looked the other way whilst this crisis grew. We won't. www.bigissue.com/opinion/alis...

The deputy leadership election is a choice. Back me to end child poverty, or take us back to our divided past. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Liverpool City Region Music Sector Thrives as £2m Strategic Investment Fund Delivers Jobs, Growth and Innovation lcrmusicboard.co.uk/sif-impact-r...

Families welcomed at ‘Celebrating One Community’ Open Day at Southport Mosque standupforsouthport.com/families-wel...

The racist attack on a synagogue in Manchester today is horrifying. The Jewish community should have been able to observe the holiest day of the Jewish calendar peacefully. I want to extend my thoughts and solidarity to the Jewish community in Manchester, in Southport, and across the country today.

I forgot to post on #VenueTShirtDay so a belated tweet to give some recognition to a much missed place from my youth. Small independent live music venues need support. Go see a band this week.

We spoke with MPs about strengthening the English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill so it shifts real power to communities. Thanks to @joplatt.bsky.social @johnmilnehorsham.bsky.social @patrickhurley.bsky.social @rozsavage.bsky.social @sadikal-hassanmp.bsky.social for backing community power!

Thoroughly enjoyed @smfthinktank.bsky.social conference. In the clip below, I talk about the growth in the Bank of Mum & Dad, now gifting an average of £55k to children. I set out how a Citizens Advance can be an alternative for young people who can't rely on family wealth youtu.be/IAlAhIwM10g?...

Labour must champion inclusivity to tackle advance of far right, says deputy leadership hopeful. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Reform UK councillor slams party for allowing in ‘Tory rejects’ open.substack.com/pub/theblack...

After much consideration, I’ve decided to support Alison. She’ll be a great bridge builder between the PM and the party members.

I wrote a thing about how I've changed my mind on an area of policy.

'What we can do is build a system that works for the public good - one that saves money, boosts security, fights fraud, and unlocks economic growth', writes Labour MP @patrickhurley.bsky.social

£50m investment at Southport Wastewater Treatment Works gets underway. www.unitedutilities.com/corporate/ne...

This morning I asked DEFRA about the announced 50 million pounds of investment into Southport Wastewater Treatment Works which will reduce the overflow discharges to just 3 per bathing season.

Angela Rayner is not some kind of Monopoly Board owning empress. Don't sack her for a mistake national.thelead.uk/p/angela-ray...

I'll be running the Southport Defib Dash this month to raise money for The Southport Saviours Foundation to install more defibrillators across Southport. www.justgiving.com/page/patrick...

I’m appalled to see a fire on the pier overnight, but am very relieved that the emergency services did such a good job of putting it out before it did too much damage. I’ll be speaking with the fire and rescue service and other agencies today to find out precisely how the fire started.

Today in Parliament, I had the honour of thanking Sergeant Gregory Gillespie, PC Luke Holden, and PCSO Timothy Parry for their extraordinary bravery. Their quick actions during a tragedy in our community showcased true heroism. Thank you for everything you do!

Today is one year since I was elected as the MP for Southport. I wanted to take a moment to highlight the incredible work of my award winning team 👏 My team and I have closed over 6,000 cases since last July.