It was great to have the fantastic Dr Zubir Ahmed MP, Minister for Health Innovation visit Huddersfield today to see the partnership work between Huddersfield Uni, Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust and health innovation partnerships. On route, we had to stop by the wonderful Harold Wilson statue!

The second of my #InternationalWomensDay2026 local women series is Daphne Steele – the first black Matron in the NHS. I was delighted to be there at the opening of the Daphne Steele building as part of the Huddersfield University Health Innovation Campus in 2024.

For #InternationalWomensDay2026 I will be celebrating local inspiring women. First is Karen Spärck Jones, who discovered the software behind the modern search engine, and was born in our town!

What a delight it was to meet pupils from Paddock Junior School in Parliament today. Thank you for your great questions and I look forward to meeting you again in your school!

Today marks 4 years since Russia's illegal invasion into Ukraine. I stand with the people of Ukraine and the Ukrainian community here in Huddersfield. I want to pay tribute to the brilliant Huddersfield Ukrainian Club, I will continue to do what I can to support them. #SlavaUkraini 💙💛

It has been fantastic to meet apprentices from Cummins when they visited Parliament and ASDA Huddersfield this week, to celebrate #NationalApprenticeshipWeek2026. They told me all about what their apprenticeships mean to them, take a look:

From April, hundreds of children in Huddersfield will benefit from the next rollout of free school breakfasts. I am delighted that Oak House CofE Primary and Lowerhouse Primary have been selected to receive funding for this!

Today is World Cancer Day – a day to open the conversation about cancer, prevention, early detection, and treatment. Today, the Government published the National Cancer Plan. Backed by a £2 billion investment, this plan will ensure faster diagnosis, faster treatment, and better health outcomes.

🚨Exciting Opportunity for Young People aged 18-24 in Huddersfield!🚨 As Huddersfield’s MP I want to make sure that young people have access to as many opportunities and experiences as possible. That is why I'm delighted to say that applications to my Summer School 2026 are officially open!

A fantastic event coming up from Councillor Munir Ahmed and Councillor Tyler Hawkins. Head along to the DRAM Centre on Wednesday 4th February for a free jobs fair offering a wide range of local job opportunities, apprenticeships and careers advice.

The Government have announced proposals to reform policing. These include a new National Police Service and restoring neighbourhood policing. I asked the Home Secretary how these reforms will help to tackle organised crime and country lines networks as well as the work of violence reduction units.

In Parliament, I signed the Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment to mark Holocaust Memorial Day- honouring those who were murdered during the Holocaust as well as paying tribute to the extraordinary survivors who continue to work tirelessly to educate us today.

It was lovely to visit Spring Grove Primary School last week, to talk to pupils about the importance of learning about politics and democracy, and what my role is as their Member of Parliament.

It was fantastic to visit Wayland Additive and meet CEO, Will Richardson last week. The company specialise in advanced manufacturing and 3D metal printing and it was great to hear about their innovative work and goals for expansion in the future.

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Huddersfield University Heritage Quay last week – where I got to see the wonderful Women in Rugby League exhibition put together by Julia Lee. The archives are open Monday – Friday 9-5pm for the general public, and are definitely worth a visit!

Last week, I asked the Culture Secretary what more the Government will be doing to support our fantastic local charities here in Huddersfield. Watch here 🎥

In recent weeks, a number of constituents have been in touch with me about children's use of social media and mobile phones. The Government is launching a consultation on these topics. More here 🔽 www.gov.uk/government/n...

From April, parents in Huddersfield will benefit from leave from day one. Nationally, this means: 👶 1.5 million parents get the right to unpaid parental leave from day one 👨 32,000 more dads can access paternity leave immediately An important step to support working parents across our local area.

Today is often referred to as ‘Blue Monday’ - but it being the scientifically saddest day of the year is just a myth. Whether you need support today, or any other day this year, it is out there. Take a look at some places to find help:

Great to host another one of my regular MP coffee mornings at Beaumont Park last week. I met many local residents to talk about the issues that matter to them. I do these across the constituency so look out for an invite or please drop me an email at [email protected]

Last week, I visited Fusion Housing to learn about the incredible work they are doing in Huddersfield. They aim to prevent and relieve poverty and homelessness by providing housing, advice, advocacy, practical resources, training, and supported and emergency accommodation to those who need it.

The plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) will be truly transformative for communities in Yorkshire. Yesterday, I welcomed the £45 billion investment into NPR alongside the ongoing work on the Transpennine Route Upgrade. These projects will be key to unlocking the potential of the North.

I have been horrified to see in recent weeks how the ‘Grok’ AI tool on X has been used to create sexually explicit and degrading images of women and children. It is insulting that the Platform will allow people to access the service via subscription – this does not go anywhere near far enough.1/4

📣Calling all artists in Huddersfield 📣 Emerging or experienced, all artists are welcome to take part in Amped Café Bar’s exhibition, OSCILLATE. The event will take place across several months, with a Summer exhibition set to take place in July and August. More information can be found here:

Look out for some amazing shows and events happening in and around Huddersfield in January 👇🏽 huddersfieldhub.co.uk/whats-on-in-...

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Brooke's Mill - one of the oldest family-run businesses in the UK, established in the 1540's. It was great to discuss the mill’s rich history and learn about its modern-day role as a hub for over 40 businesses.

2025 was a busy year for me here in Huddersfield, and Westminster too. Read my column in the Huddersfield Hub to see some of what I've been doing. 🔽 huddersfieldhub.co.uk/harpreet-upp...

Since I was elected as the MP for Huddersfield – my team and I have dealt with over 8,000 issues for local people. If you think I can help you, just drop me an email at [email protected].

It was wonderful to visit Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Springwood recently to see an exhibition of the Sikh Community in Huddersfield and celebrate a Kings Award to the Sikh Soldier Organisation team. Thanks to them there is now a permanent memorial at Greenhead Park.

I am really pleased to see that the WYCA has agreed to provide Kirklees Council with £2,023,576.25 to help deliver the Huddersfield Health Innovation Incubator programme. The programme will support health, wellbeing and digital businesses to start up or grow. kirkleestogether.co.uk/2025/12/04/m...

Due to the ongoing TransPennine Route Upgrades, there will be some disruption over Christmas. Alternative routes and rail replacement buses will be available. You can check your route via this link: thetrupgrade.co.uk/cbyt/ More detail below 🔽

When will my bins be collected over Christmas? To give bin crews a well-deserved Christmas break, there will be some changes to the timetable. See below! You can see your collection dates and download the 2026 calendar here: url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/OMCuCoVxqf...

Manufacturing is such an integral part of Huddersfield's DNA and it remains central to our future prosperity. Read my article about some fantastic local companies I have visited recently here: www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yo...

Today I visited Royal Mail in Huddersfield to see what goes on behind the scenes in the sorting office at Christmas time, and to thank postal workers for all their hard work – particularly in this busy season. See what I got up to here!

It was fantastic to hear from the Culture Collective last week about Kirklees’ Culture Strategy at the lovely new ‘AMPED’ venue. Culture is so important for our communities, and it is vital that we continue to support and celebrate the sector.

I recently met with the Minister of State for care to discuss palliative and end of life care in Kirklees. I know how important our incredible local hospices are to our community and I will continue to work alongside local colleagues to press the Government for sustainable support.

Such a pleasure to visit Fixby Infant and Junior School to congratulate Year 5 student Ruqaiyah Akram who won my Christmas card competition with her fabulous design! And congratulations to the runners up – Reuben Henry and Imaan Shakeel– also in Year 5. Well done Ruqaiyah and all who took part!

#SpotifyWrapped – Huddersfield Style! Take a look at some of what I have been up to this year.

Settler violence and expansion in the West Bank is increasing at record levels. I raised my concerns with the Foreign Minister in the House of Commons yesterday.

I recently pressed the Transport Secretary on ensuring the TransPennine Route Upgrade delivers real economic and social benefits for Huddersfield. You can read more about my question and the Government's recent announcement on freezing rail fares below 👇🏽 l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...

Here's a summary of some my activities in November meeting incredible people in Huddersfield and speaking up in Parliament about our town and the things that matter to us👇🏽

Ending the two-child benefit cap will help hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty including nearly 5,000 children in Huddersfield. Labour has a long history of tackling child poverty, and I am so proud that we have delivered on our commitment to do so again for the next generation.

❄️Freezing train ticket prices ❄️ For the first time in over 30 years, the Government is freezing train ticket prices for next year. This is good news for local commuters in Huddersfield and will keep more money in people’s pockets.

The festive season has arrived and Huddersfield is once again full of magical events for everyone to enjoy. Below are just some of the events taking place. Let me know below what Christmas events will you be attending this year! 🎄 🎁 🎅 ❄️ ⛄ 🎉

Today, I pressed the Transport Secretary on ensuring the Transpennine Route Upgrade delivers real economic and social benefits for Huddersfield. I know residents have faced disruption due to these upgrades but I welcome the Secretary of State setting how the investment will deliver for our town.

Yesterday, I hosted a roundtable in Parliament alongside Forget Me Not Children's Hospice CEO and local MPs. I know how important this issue is to constituents and I will continue to do all I can to ensure that our local hospices receive the sustainable support they need.

I was delighted to attend The Kirkwood for the handover of funds raised by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh UK at their recent Holi celebrations. It was a privilege to meet those involved and to celebrate contributions being made to such a meaningful cause.

I recently held two manufacturing visits in Huddersfield - check out more below👇🏽

In an interview with Channel 4, I spoke about how homeowners have been left with huge debts after their homes were fitted with faulty cavity wall insulation and were then left paying fees when legal firms who were supposed to represent them went bust. www.channel4.com/news/homeown...

It's been another busy few weeks for me and my team. Here is a look at how we have been delivering for residents across Huddersfield 👇 If you need help or want to raise any issues with me, please get in contact at [email protected]