It was an honour to join the VJ Day Service at the National Memorial Arboretum led by the Royal British Legion to mark 80 years since VJ Day. It was such a privilege to meet some amazing veterans at today’s service. We thank all those who fought with such bravery in the Far East.

Congratulations to everyone receiving results today! This has been a lot of hard work, and I wish you all the best with your next steps.

It was an honour to lead the debate in the House of Commons last night to commemorate 80 years since Victory over Japan 🇬🇧

This morning it was a pleasure to join Rev Sarah Maughan and all the volunteers at the St Helen’s Church Good Food Pantry in Thurnscoe for their grand opening with the Mayor and local councillors. Find out more about the Good Food Pantry here: www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/our-lat...

I was pleased to visit Barnsley Refugee Council earlier this month to hear about their bike scheme. Thanks to 450 donations from local people, volunteers have refurbished bikes for refugees to use. Find out more about the scheme here: www.livewellbarnsley.co.uk/directory/ba...

This week, my Barnsley Chronicle column was about Mental Health Awareness Week👇 www.stephaniepeacock.org.uk/column-menta...

I was pleased to join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s For Evermore Tour which is travelling the country to commemorate VE/VJ80. This is an interactive exhibition, helping visitors learn about the men & women who served in WWII & the civilians who supported the war effort from home.

Early start at Hampstead Ponds this morning to join a cold water swim for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 💚

It was an honour to join His Majesty the King, members of the Royal Family and World War Two veterans today at the military procession in London, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. We remember all those who served our country during the Second World War. We thank you for your service 🇬🇧

Through this Labour Government's expansion of the NHS App, we have saved 1.5 million NHS appointments from being missed. This means waiting lists are coming down, and doctors and nurses have time freed up to focus on treating patients.

Great to join the biggest ever Parkwalk this morning! As @parkrunuk.bsky.social re-launch their walking initiative with the biggest walk weekend it’s a great way to get fit and get moving.

Happy St George's Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

🚨 The Steel Industry Bill has just passed 🚨 Proud to be in Parliament today to help to secure British Steel 🇬🇧 This Labour Government will protect British industry and jobs.

I am on the morning train travelling down from Barnsley to Parliament as this Labour Government today takes action to protect Britain’s steel production. Steel is crucial for our jobs and national security and this Labour Government is taking decisive action to protect British steel.

It was lovely to join Barnsley’s Labour women’s event this weekend 💜

It was a huge honour to today address the David Jones and Joe Green Memorial lecture in the beautiful Miner’s Hall, home of the National Union of Mineworkers. I spoke about how we will restore pride in work, place and country. I was proud to lay a wreath in memory.

Lovely to visit Holy Rood Catholic Primary School in Kingstone today. Great to hear the pupils speak so positively about the school’s values of kindness and looking after each other.

Lovely to attend a special mentions assembly at Gooseacre Primary Academy and hear about some of the pupils’ excellent achievements 🏆

Happy International Women’s Day 2025 💜

Congratulations to the winners of my Barnsley South Small Business Awards! 🏆 We had lots of nominations so awarded winners in different catergories. It was lovely to visit Thornhill House in Darfield to present them with their certificate 👇

Today I visited Barnsley Hospice, I met Ella to talk about their plans for the year. They do amazing work supporting families at the hardest times 🧡💙

Great to visit MediaCity with the Mayor of Salford this week to see how the BBC and @dock10.bsky.social are both tapping into regional expertise in TV production. We want to see more organisations do the same over the coming years.

Today it was lovely to visit Ward Green Lodge Care Home to see their Love to Move session in action, chair exercises accompanied by a sing-a-long. The programme has a number of benefits for residents and it’s great to see the impact that activity can have.

In Parliament today, a debate took place on the Government’s support for coalfield communities. As a Minister, I was not be able to speak on this occasion but I am proud it’s this Labour Government that delivered justice for miners’ pensions.

My recent Barnsley Chronicle column was about the Government’s Free Breakfast Club rollout to primary schools across the country👇 www.stephaniepeacock.org.uk/column-free-...

In January, my office dealt with over 400 cases from people in Barnsley South. If you live in Barnsley South and would like my support, please get in touch at [email protected].

The Government’s plan to smash the gangs and crack down on people smuggling👇

See what I’ve been up to in January 👇

Great to start the weekend with a @parkrunuk.bsky.social 🏃🏻‍♀️ There are hundreds of events across the country every week & everyone can get involved- walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Today it was lovely visit Heather Garth Primary School in Bolton-upon-Dearne to speak to the headteacher about the school, and to meet Star the school Bedlington Terrier 🐶

Small biz, with graphic: 🚨 DEADLINE TOMORROW! SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS 🚨 If you have a favourite small business in Barnsley South, why not nominate them for my Small Business Awards 2025? To nominate, get in touch at [email protected].

Today 80 years since Auschwitz was liberated we remember the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust & all victims of the Nazis, & the victims of genocide in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia & Darfur. I signed the book of remembrance in Parliament on behalf of the people of Barnsley South. #HMD2025

Great to see @traceycrouch.bsky.social and all the other brilliant women who are part of the women’s Parliamentary football team. And of course a huge thanks to @jotanner.bsky.social for bringing us all together.

It was lovely to welcome pupils and teachers from Hoyland Common Primary School to Parliament this week!

Charitable organisations as part of local football teams make a huge impact for communities up and down the country. I was pleased to reference the impact of Barnsley FC Community Trust, formerly Reds in the Community, in Parliament barnsleyfccommunity.co.uk ⚽👇

This Labour Government are rolling out our free breakfast clubs for schoolchildren across the country. As a former teacher, I know how important breakfast clubs are in boosting children’s school attainment.

My @barnsleychronicle.bsky.social column this week is about the Government’s plan to tackle NHS backlogs so people can receive the care they need when they need it👇 www.stephaniepeacock.org.uk/column-gover...

Great to speak at the Create Streets and the British Beer and Pub Association event in Parliament today. Always great to support local pubs across Barnsley South 🍻 Photos from today's event, and from visit to the Darfield pub in June 2024.

Today in Parliament I was pleased to join other coalfield MPs along with the BCSSS Trustees, the Coalfields Regeneration Trust and others, to discuss the challenges mining communities like Barnsley still face today, including with the BCSSS👇 www.barnsleychronicle.com/article/3049...

Please consider responding to the Government’s consultation to tackle ongoing problems in the resale market for live UK events👇 www.gov.uk/government/c...

I was pleased to meet with Minister Hardy to discuss the Clean Water Alliance. The Government have already introduced measures to ensure that water bosses responsible for pollution across the country pay. I’m pleased to work with other departments to continue this work👇 www.gov.uk/government/n...

Small Business Competition: Deadline Extended!🧰 Its not too late to nominate a local business that deserves recognition for all the hard work they do. Get in touch at [email protected] by 31st January to make your nomination and celebrate our local area.

The BBC’s news services provide trustworthy information in an age of increasing mis and disinformation. I was pleased to speak about the contribution BBC local news makes to areas like Barnsley.

NOTICE: Our office will be closed between 23rd December to 2nd January. I will be giving my hard- working staff some much deserved time off over the festive period. We will only be picking up urgent cases. If you need assistance in the meantime, here are some useful contact numbers.

48 hours until Gavin & Stacey. I’m looking forward to it so much I even mentioned it in Parliament last week... #GavinAndStacey🎄❤️

Thank you to everyone who sent an entry into my Christmas Card Competition 2024. It has been a pleasure to look through all of your festive designs and a big well done to all the school winners and thank you to the sponsors for making it possible!

This week, the Govt announced £100m funding for hospices & £26m for children's hospices. I've been privileged to support local hospices, Barnsley Hospice & Bluebell Wood, over recent years & hope this announcement ensures they can continue to deliver the care everyone deserves.

Lovely to attend the Civic Carol Service at St Mary’s Church in Barnsley 🌟

Final Christmas card competition visit of the year! Lovely to pop into reception at The Mill Academy in Worsbrough to award third prize🎄

Today I laid a wreath at the Grimethorpe miners memorial. We remembered those men who went to work and didn’t return home. Thank you to Johnny Wood and everyone who helped to organise this important annual event.