News of a Gaza ceasefire brings hope after devastating months of violence. Hostages must come home, aid must get through, and this must be the first step towards lasting peace. The UK and our allies must do everything to ensure this holds.

Two years on from the horrific October 7th attacks, we remember the victims, stand with their families, and call for the release of all hostages. Antisemitism has no place in Britain, we must stand united against hate.

Shocked by today’s attack on Heaton Park Synagogue in North Manchester, on Yom Kippur of all days. My thoughts are with the victims, their families & our Jewish community. I’m in touch with police & council to ensure Cheadle’s Jewish community has the support it needs.

Good luck to everyone in Cheadle getting A-Level, BTEC or T-Level results today! 🎉 You’ve worked so hard & shown real resilience. Whatever your grades, this is just one chapter in your story – many paths lead to success. You’ve got this 💪 #ALevelResults #resultsday2025

🚨 Gaza is on the brink of famine. Bombardments continue, civilians are displaced, and aid is still being blocked. This is a humanitarian catastrophe, and the world must not look away. www.cheadle-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

I’ve sponsored a motion in Parliament to recognise the bravery of UK-based medics in Gaza. Charities like @MedicalAidPal, @MSF_uk, Glia & the @BritishRedCross are saving lives in the most dangerous conditions. They deserve our respect – and our support. 🏥🇵🇸 #Gaza

Yesterday I joined the f40 group in Parliament to discuss urgent SEND reforms and fairer education funding. Stockport is among the worst-funded areas — that must change. We need bold reform, not tweaks, so every child can thrive. #SEND #FairFunding #Stockport

Today I spoke out against the Government’s unfair welfare cuts, which will push thousands into poverty. Amy, Joan, and so many others deserve better. I’ll be voting against this Bill. Watch my full speech here - www.cheadle-libdems.org.uk/news/article... #Welfare #DisabilityRights

Yesterday, I delivered our 6,123-strong petition to 10 Downing Street, demanding urgent action to save Stepping Hill Hospital. Our community is united—and I won’t stop fighting until the Government listens. 🔗 Read more: www.cheadle-libdems.org.uk/news/article... #SaveSteppingHill #NHS #Cheadle

🚆 Cheadle’s new train station has funding, planning permission & public support. So why is it still delayed? I’m calling on the Govt to stop stalling and get this vital project moving. Our community deserves better. www.cheadle-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

Gigi Meehan was just 9 months old when she died at a nursery in Cheadle Hulme. No parent should ever go through what her family has. Her death was preventable, and her parents are now campaigning for simple, vital changes to keep children safe. Read more: campaignforgigi.com

🚊 I questioned Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, on whether the new Metrolink extension to Stockport will include Cheadle. This is a key opportunity to improve transport, reduce congestion, and boost local growth. Watch my question below 👇

In May, my team and I helped residents across Cheadle with issues ranging from housing to healthcare to pensions. Constituents always come first — if you need support, please get in touch. 📬 Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve been working on 👇 #Cheadle #WorkingForYou

Delighted to attend the opening of Pear Tree High School in Cheadle Hulme – a fantastic new SEND school for local families. 🌳📚 I pushed hard for this as a councillor, so it’s brilliant to see it open at last. Huge thanks to the staff and Stockport Council for making it happen!

Great to attend the Charities Aid Foundation drop-in in Parliament for the launch of their UK Local Giving Report 2025. 🌟 60% of people in Cheadle donated to charity last year 🏆 We ranked 2nd in the UK for local pride! Proud to represent such a generous, community-minded place. 💛

1 in 5 in Gaza face starvation. 90% displaced. 50,000 dead. Aid workers are being killed. This horror must end. We need action to stop the bombing and get the hostages out. Suspend arms sales. Sanction extremists. Recognise Palestine. #CeasefireNow 🎥👇

❄️ I asked the Govt to back councils rolling out warm spaces earlier — with winter fuel support being cut, people face another tough winter. They refused to u-turn on the allowance or commit any new help. We need action, not warm words. 🎥👇 #Cheadle #CostOfLiving #WarmSpaces

On #NursesDay, I want to say thank you to the amazing nurses in Cheadle and beyond. From Stepping Hill to our local GP surgeries, you care for us with skill and compassion every day. We must match that with real support, fair pay and safe staffing. 💙

So delighted that all 72 LibDem MPs signed this letter to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social asking the govt to back the ME/CFS Delivery Plan with the resources it deserves. May this be a huge encouragement to the ME community and the start of meaningful change. #WorldMEDay

Just met with the Chief Exec of @penninecarenhs.bsky.social, our local NHS mental health trust. They're doing vital work on autism, ADHD, veterans’ care & trauma. But facing huge pressures: 6% cuts, 80 sites, minimal capital. Mental health must be part of the Stepping Hill conversation.

A historic day as Pope Leo XIV is elected. I send warm wishes to Cheadle’s Catholic community at this moment of reflection and hope. Pope Francis leaves a legacy of peace, compassion, and unity. May his successor carry that light forward.

This afternoon I represented Cheadle at Stockport’s civic service marking 80 years since VE Day. It was an honour to join the Mayor and meet veterans as we remembered the courage and sacrifice of those who served. Their bravery will never be forgotten. #VEDay80

Great to visit students & staff at Stockport College in Cheadle today. We discussed votes at 16, phone bans, further education, fly tipping & illegal e-bikes. Thoughtful questions & big ideas from a generation that deserves to be heard. Thanks for having me – I’ll be back soon!

Great to welcome Years 8–10 from Laurus Cheadle Hulme to Parliament last week — one of my favourite parts of the job! Brilliant questions, including on Stepping Hill and the train station. Really encouraging to see such strong local engagement — keep it up! 👏

Raised Heald Green’s parking issues in Parliament after hearing from residents on Finney Lane, Rosslyn Rd & East Ave. Trust in private parking firms is so low, more drivers are turning to on-street parking — causing real problems locally. Time for a fairer, joined-up approach.

This weekend’s terror arrest in Cheadle Hulme highlights a real threat. I met with members of our Jewish community on Sunday who no longer feel safe. I’ve called in Parliament for the IRGC to be proscribed as a terrorist group. It’s time the Government acts. #Cheadle #IRGC #Security

This weekend’s terror arrest in Cheadle Hulme highlights a real threat. I met with members of our Jewish community on Sunday who no longer feel safe. I’ve called in Parliament for the IRGC to be proscribed as a terrorist group. It’s time the Government acts. #Cheadle #IRGC #Security

Pleased to attend @ageuk.bsky.social's Spring Reception in Parliament today. With 20,800+ older people in Cheadle, it’s vital we act now to support healthy, active ageing for all. Their new campaign #ActNowAgeBetter is a call to build a fairer, more age-inclusive society. 👵👴

Thank you to Yeshurun Synagogue here in Cheadle for inviting me to tonight’s Question Time event. I really appreciated the warm welcome and the chance to take part in a thoughtful and respectful discussion.

🔶More councils under our control than Conservative. 
 🔶Our 7th set of gains in a row - our best ever winning streak. 🔶First time in history Liberal Democrats have beaten Labour and the Conservatives in local elections.

✅ In April, my team and I opened 678 new cases and closed 690 – from potholes to passports, I’m here to help. 📩 If you ever need support, don’t hesitate to get in touch - [email protected]

Masked bikers riding illegally through our streets are putting lives at risk. I raised this with the Home Secretary in October — and I’m backing calls for stronger police powers. This has to stop. 👇 www.cheadle-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

🎄 It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for Liberal Democrats... #PollingDayEve! 'Twas the night before polling day, and all through the ward, not a Good Morning undelivered, not a street without an orange stakeboard... Good luck to every Lib Dem out there tomorrow 💪🧡

🧠 Proud to be a Dementia Research Champion with @alzresearchuk.bsky.social 🧠 Backing the 1,535 people in Cheadle living with dementia and the fight for a cure. Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer — we need better diagnosis, treatment, and research funding. #ForACure #DementiaResearch

I’m holding advice surgeries across the constituency throughout May – from Gatley to Woodford and everywhere in between. If you’d like to book a slot to speak with me, just drop an email to [email protected] Looking forward to helping where I can.

In the most dangerous year on record for humanitarian workers, the UK cannot afford to look away. In Parliament, I shared testimony from those risking their lives to deliver aid in conflict zones. They feel forgotten. We must do better. 📝 Read more: www.cheadle-libdems.org.uk/news/article...

Massive congratulations to Cheadle Town Stingers , who secured 2nd place in the Women’s National League Division One North this week. Just goal difference away from promotion in their first season at that level. An incredible achievement. 👏⚽ #Cheadle #CheadleTown #WNL

Yesterday I asked the Education Secretary to meet with me, Gigi’s parents, and the Lullaby Trust to talk about urgent reforms to early years safety. Gigi died at just 9 months old. Her death was preventable. We need change. 💛 #GigisLaw #SaferSleep

Tonight on the Granada Debate with @lisemcnally.bsky.social ▪️A pitch for votes in the May elections ▪️What the Supreme Court ruling means for transgender rights? ▪️Time to scrap the 2 child benefit cap? 🔴 @mayaellismp.bsky.social 🔵 Andrew Snowden MP 🟡 @tommorrisonmp.bsky.social 📺 22:45 ITV1

On tonight's episode of The Granada Debate: predictions for next week's local elections, what the Supreme Court ruling means for women's and transgender rights, and is it time to scrap the two-child benefit cap? 🔴 @mayaellismp.bsky.social 🔵 Andrew Snowden 🟡 @tommorrisonmp.bsky.social ITV1 22:45

I’ve sponsored a motion condemning Russia’s sanctions on UK MPs. Putin wants to silence critics of his illegal war. He won’t silence us. The UK must stay united in support of Ukraine — and show tyrants that democracy always fights back. 🇬🇧🇺🇦 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/russ...

🚨 3,543 hours of sewage dumped in Cheadle last year. That’s nearly 5 months of pollution. I won’t stand for it. I’ve backed tougher laws, signed the EDM for #BlueFlagRivers & will keep fighting to clean up our waterways. Enough is enough. 🌊 #StopTheSewage

Happy St George’s Day! Proud to celebrate the values that bring us together – community, courage and fairness. Wishing everyone in Cheadle a great day! #StGeorgesDay #Cheadle

🌍 This #EarthDay, let’s power a greener future — for our planet, our communities, and generations to come. From renewables to home insulation, we can lead the change locally. 💡🌱 Read more 👉https://www.cheadle-libdems.org.uk/news/article/our-power-our-planet #Cheadle #NetZero

Today I joined @childrenssociety.bsky.social & @oasisuk.bsky.social for a powerful drop-in on child poverty. I spoke with @singleparentrights.bsky.social about issues facing #Cheadle families - like PIP cuts, the benefit cap & child benefit rules. Single parents in our area deserve better.

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, a leader who championed compassion, inclusion, and justice. His humility and progressive vision touched many lives. To all Catholics in Cheadle, my thoughts are with you as we mourn his loss.​

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Wishing everyone in Cheadle a very Happy Easter! Whether you’re marking the occasion with faith, family, or just a well-earned break, I hope you find joy and rest this weekend. Grateful as always for the strength and kindness of our local community.

Very saddened by the tragic incident in Gatley this morning. My thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones. I’ve spoken to @gmpolice and will support them fully. Thank you to all emergency services for their swift response. Anyone with info: call 101 quoting log 726 of 16/04/25.

Today marks 36 years since the Hillsborough disaster. As a Liverpool fan, I remember the 97. But I’m also angry. Keir Starmer promised the Hillsborough Law would be introduced before today. He’s broken that promise. That’s a betrayal. #JFT97 www.cheadle-libdems.org.uk/news/article...