My colleague @racheltaylormp.bsky.social is right about this 👇🏻. I will continue to speak out in defence of trans people as I did previously in Parliament. This is about defending the rights of women and trans people. bsky.app/profile/rach...

I met the Culture Secretary this week to discuss Rugby's young people. The new 10-year National Youth Strategy brings £500m investment, 250 youth centres and support for 500,000 more young people to access a trusted adult. I'm pushing for our constituency to benefit.

Well done Australia for showing governments can stand up to tech giants. Society’s interests - especially children’s - must come above profit. I’m for stronger regulation to protect what matters most.

Paid Westminster internship for Rugby university students. No experience needed. 2 days/week commute required. First internship opportunity designed for local students wanting parliamentary experience. Apply here by Dec 12: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails... #hiring

Housing management companies raise fees above inflation with little oversight. I'm working with Labour for Leaseholders to tackle FirstPort's exploitative practices in Rugby and protect homeowners from overcharging. Contact my office with your story.

I've backed a single unitary authority for Warwickshire. The evidence is clear: a single authority would save £57m for frontline services, while splitting would worsen finances by £11m and leave Rugby significantly disadvantaged. Read my full letter: johnslingermp.substack.com/...

We have the tools to end HIV. The government's new HIV strategy includes home testing kits via the NHS app, anti-stigma training for hospital staff, and a national programme to support people accessing life-saving treatment.

Good to be knocking on doors Newbold this evening listening to people and talking to them about the policies to reduce the cost of living, get waiting & the national debt down. Positive convos on the doorstep!

The Prime Minister, Chancellor, and Energy Secretary spent over two hours in Rugby today, going table to table at the Benn Partnership Center to hear directly from local residents about the Budget. Great to see Rugby on The Times and the BBC News, and making national and international headlines.

Good to visit St Edith’s Church in Monks Kirby for their Craft Fayre. Lovely community spirit. Good to talk to Rev Martin Faulkner, meet people, chat to stall-holders (buy 🍯 Revel Pharmacy) & enjoy a lovely cuppa and cake made baked and served by the wonderful team. Thanks!

In Men's Mental Health week, I joined the Back and Forth (@backandforthmmh) podcast. Key message: men and boys need to talk, not bottle up feelings. Small actions like a walk or run with someone can make a real difference. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7h...

Joined colleagues in Parliament this week to support Ukraine's stolen children. Since 2022, thousands have been abducted by Russia. There can be no peace until every child is safely home. #BringKidsBack #ChildrenAreNonNegotiable

What a night for Scottish football. Scotland's men have qualified for the 2026 World Cup after beating Denmark 4-2. First time since 1998. Congratulations to the team and all my Scottish constituents on this historic achievement. Well done Scotland.

I offer in-person, online and telephone appointments with my constituents to ensure everyone can access support. Contact my office on 01788 227444 or [email protected] to book.

Rugby residents dealing with FirstPort have contacted me repeatedly about the same problems: dire communication, lack of financial transparency and poor service. These companies have got away with shoddy service for too long. People deserve better. Learn more: www.warwickshireworld.com/n...

Knocking doors with the @rugby_labour team on the Rochberie Heights estate in Rugby. Good conversations and issues to follow up on like this damage caused by HGVs…

For 14 years Conservatives starved our local services of funding. I'm calling on our Labour Government to ensure Warwickshire gets the fair funding it needs for social care, highways, schools and children's services. Money should follow need wherever possible.

#DoYouAgree there should be as much coverage of good economic news as the bad? Gilt rates have fallen significantly after inflation dropped more than expected. Balance and accuracy matter. What do you think?

Met NHS leaders twice in two weeks to push for better healthcare in Rugby. Discussed doctor-led urgent care, neighbourhood health and Hospital of St Cross investment. Determined to deliver improvements including doctor-led urgent care. More soon.

Great to visit Rugby Distillery in Harborough Magna. Richard and Emma are brilliant examples of Rugby's entrepreneurial spirit (excuse the pun). The spirits sector is vital for our local economy. I'll continue championing local businesses.

Welcomed the national curriculum review. Delighted citizenship education will be mandatory from primary school onwards. Vital in an age of disinformation. Also pleased to see progress on creative arts and V Levels for vocational learning. Learn more: educationhub.blog.gov.uk/20...

I cycled 3.12km in 5 minutes at the IPT Poppy Ride in Parliament, supporting the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. Proud to raise awareness for our Armed Forces community. #IPTPoppyRide #PoppyAppeal

Stranger Danger still applies online. That’s why we’ve implemented the Online Safety Act. @counterhate.com @womensaid.bsky.social @evawuk.bsky.social @whiteribbonuk.bsky.social @mollyroseorg.bsky.social #ukpolitics #uklabour #onlinesafety #violenceagainstwomen #childsafety #groomingawareness

Great news for forces families across my constituency. 207 homes set for a boost under Labour's new Defence Housing Strategy. A new Defence Housing Service will put forces families first. Those who serve our country deserve better – and this government is delivering it.

Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on becoming NYC’s mayor at 34. Young voters backed his focus on housing and childcare. This is what happens when we give younger people a genuine voice rather than telling them to wait their turn. A lesson for us all.

Met with Cllr Chris Watkins at Nuneaton & Bedworth Council to discuss issues and opportunities for Bulkington. Working together to deliver for our community. Get in touch if you have concerns about local services.

Thanks to all my constituents who attended my two advice surgeries this weekend - Brownsover yesterday and this afternoon in the Library. Thanks to my team too & the venues for hosting!

Honoured to attend the opening of the Bilton Garden of Remembrance by the Mayor of Rugby, organised by veteran Michael Bond, Chair of Bilton Branch Royal British Legion & Cllr Michael Howling…followed by coffee in The George pub. “We will remember them.”

Moving to mark 75 years since the Commons Chamber reopened after Nazi bombs destroyed it in 1941. Churchill kept damaged stones visible to remind us democracy is fragile. Every vote, every conversation helps protect it.

Important changes coming for renters: no more bidding wars, an end to no-fault evictions, and landlords can only ask for one month's rent upfront. Labour’s new law for renters will provide greater security for the many people in Rugby who rent their homes.

I'm launching my Christmas Card Competition for primary school students. The winner will have their design featured on my official card and receive a special presentation. Deadline: 6th November. Email designs to [email protected]

Do you think broadcast news should include a dedicated good news segment? We need balance in our bulletins to counter the sense that everything is in decline. Not ignoring challenges, but recognising progress too. What do you think?

Great to be out meeting people in New Bilton with our council candidate Angela Thompson & a big Rugby Labour team.

Great to meet Joe Fortune, General Secretary of the Co-operative Party, in Westminster. I raised a constituent's idea about co-operatives in the debate. Local voices matter at Parliamentary level. Get in touch with your ideas.

I’m glad @lucympowell.bsky.social has been elected Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. She has the values, skills & empathy needed to unite our party in the service of the country, listening to members, elected representatives & voters. I’m glad to have been one of the first MPs to endorse her.

Aged 11–17 in Rugby? Make a real difference. Nominations for Warwickshire Youth Elections 2026 close 12 December 2025. Open to those who live or study in Warwickshire. Join Warwickshire Youth Council. Find out more and apply: childfriendlywarwickshire.c...

Since launching the idea of a Triple Lock for Young People, I've heard suggestions from free bus travel to activity vouchers to maintenance loans that keep pace with inflation. Young people need more support with getting employment, getting around, and getting housed. What would you include?

I wrote to WCC and have secured minor 84/84A timetable changes from 31 Dec 2025 to reduce buses meeting on tight bends in Harborough Magna. Officers propose double yellow lines on Main Street; Cllr Adrian Warwick will consider WCC funds for a feasibility study.

Like many in Rugby, I've been following the situation in Gaza closely, and I welcome today's ceasefire agreement.

Labour members: today you’ll start to receive ballots for the vote for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. I’m glad to join colleagues from across the UK in supporting Lucy Powell for Deputy Leader of our party. Vote Lucy when your ballot arrives! www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk

Should we rename 'tax' as 'community contribution'? Without taxes, we wouldn't have schools, roads, the NHS, or bin collections. Reframing tax as community contribution reminds citizens their payments fund essential services and strengthens civic responsibility.  #DoYouAgree

We must remember the victims of October 7th, support the families of hostages, and stand united against antisemitism here in Rugby and across the UK. A two-state solution remains the path to lasting peace in the Middle East.

Productive meetings at Labour Conference discussing issues that matter to Rugby, Bulkington & Villages residents. From dementia research funding to cancer care plans & tackling pavement parking - bringing your voices to important conversations.

Great team out campaigning in Brownsover this afternoon for our council candidate Alan Pavis. Lots of good conversations with residents. Followed by a drink! #ListeningAllYearRound #NationalCampaignWeekend Thanks to the team from @Rugby_Labour & friends from Warwick University

Great to speak to Warwick University Labour Society this evening. Excellent questions and really good debate. Thank you for the invitation.

Rugby missed out on the Pride In Place funding for town centres last week. I'm disappointed about this outcome. Read my full statement below. 👇

Young people are the future, yet our structures ignore them. During Labour Conference, I proposed a Cabinet Minister for Younger and Future Generations to assess every policy's impact on youth, plus a triple lock for young people with concrete commitments matching support for older generations.

This is your vote, your choice. You the members choose your Deputy Leader. Having this conversation is not dissent, but an important conversation about how we can be better. I will be your strong independent voice.

Glad to read in the Rugby Observer about Baroness Twycross, Minister for Heritage and Libraries, praising Rugby's cultural spaces during her recent visit to Rugby Library and the Art Gallery and Museum. It was great to welcome her to Rugby. Learn more about the visit:

I welcome the news that the government has announced a significant loan guarantee for JLR, which will help protect jobs in Rugby's automotive supply chain during this challenging time.