Luke Charters MP

A photograph of Luke Charters MP speaking with a microphone

A photograph of a candle

Yesterday, I attended a moving community memorial service in Leeds with @thejlc.org following the terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue.

I have offered York Liberal Jewish Community my unwavering support. Now more than ever, our communities must all stand in defiance of hatred.

🎁I spoke to ITV about my own experience of gift card fraud.

Sadly, I know I’m not alone, too many people fall victim to these scams every year.

We need stronger protections and clearer awareness so others don’t go through the same, especially in the run up to Christmas.

Day one at Labour Party Conference done! ✅

Luke in the YO1 studio smiling holding a cup

Great to visit the team at YO1 Radio studio for my upcoming interview!🎙️

YO1 do fantastic work in York - giving a platform to local voices, supporting community projects, and keeping us all connected with news and events that matter to our city.

Keep an eye out for my interview coming out soon 👀

Great to host a business roundtable in York 💼✨

From Piglets, to Portakabin, to Pool Bridge Farm - we had some fantastic conversations about how we can support growth, skills and new opportunities here in our city 🙌

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and shared their ideas!

Great to mark #NationalFitnessDay with a visit to PureGym in Clifton Moor!

Exercise isn’t just about keeping fit, it’s vital for our mental as well as physical health.

Today is a great reminder about how important it is to make activity part of our daily lives. 💪

Luke and Network Rail staff with a banner showing the changes to timetables.

Great to join the Network Rail drop-in to hear about all the new timetable changes.

I’ll keep working to make sure any timetable improvements benefit people across York Outer - whether for commuting, business, or leisure and to make sure people are able to visit our beautiful city too!🚆

Which drink is the best of Britain? 🍵🍺☕️

And what else makes you proud to call this country home?🇬🇧

That’s what Iain Dale asked me recently — now I’d love to hear your answers.

Share them below👇

Luke and the team smiling outside with the Optegra sign in the background

Luke talking to a member of the team in a corridor

Wonderful to visit Optegra Eye Clinic, just after they celebrated their 5,000th procedure! 🥳

Their team provides life-changing care, and I know firsthand how important that is from members of my own family who've used their incredible services.

Luke stood smiling infront of the purple " Make A Difference" banner

🌟Inspiring end to the week at the #MakeADifferenceAwards - celebrating some of the incredible people who go above and beyond for their community.

From volunteers to local heroes, these awards shine a light on the best of York and North Yorkshire - ordinary people making an extraordinary difference!

Luke and Ken smiling stood under and umbrella on the pitch

A rainy day at the LNER, but good to be here with Ken Merry, Principal of York College.

A tough late blow from Solihull brought our first defeat of the season, but it’s onwards and upwards from here. #YCFC

Luke and staff from the Barracks stood together smiling.

Queen Elizabeth Barracks plays a huge part in our community in York, and it was great to join their Community Open Day!

Fantastic to meet the dedicated service personnel and see firsthand the important work they do for both our country and our city.

Luke, Frank and Judith holding a plaque with a blue sign next to them.

📍Delighted that Madam Deputy Speaker, Judith Cummins MP, visited York for a special Rail 200 celebration.

🚂York has always been at the heart of Britain’s railway story, and it was fantastic to hear from Frank Paterson MBE about the past, present and future of our railways!

Fantastic to be at Nestlé seeing how our world-famous Kit Kats are made 🍫 - and in the time it took to film this video, over 3,000 rolled off the line!

Luke and Minister Alex Davies Jones holding a board which says "I'm supporting Hillsborough Law Now"

Today, the Hillsborough Law was introduced to Parliament – a landmark change that will make a real difference for families who have lost loved ones in tragedies.

This law helps to put them at the heart of the system, ensuring fairness, transparency and accountability.

A photo of Luke Charters MP supporting the Employment Rights Bill.

The Employment Rights Bill is the biggest boost to workers’ rights in a generation.

Tonight, the Tories led the charge to water it down, after Reform UK opposed it. A terrible tribute act following a failing band.

When it comes to workers’ rights, only Labour can be trusted.🌹

I’m excited to support Ministers on this bill which will transform lives in York Outer, and I also look forward to contributing to the wider work of the department.

The first job is to stop opposition wrecking amendments to the ERB that would allow exploitative zero hours contracts, and water down safeguards to prevent unfair dismissal.

I’m honoured to be working with Peter Kyle and the team to deliver the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation.

Luke in Westminster Hall holding the Employment Rights Bill

Thrilled to be appointed a Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) at the Department for Business and Trade, especially with the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) returning to the Commons today.

Luke and students in Dunnington Primary’s school hall smiling together.

Thank you to Dunnington Primary School for a fantastic visit! 🏫

Thoroughly enjoyed a Q&A with Year 5 and 6, who asked some absolutely brilliant questions about politics, and how they can make a difference in their own communities. 🗳️🌍

Luke with the “Bon Voy Charge” vehicle smiling.

Luke and Scott stood next to the Autohorn sign.

🚙Fantastic to visit Autohorn, a proud York business celebrating 30 years of innovation and service

Great to speak to Scott and team about their exciting plans for the future.

Here's to the next 30!🎉

Great to visit The Cross Keys on Tadcaster Road last week and congratulate Chris on being named Franchisee of the Year at the Night of Excellence Awards🏆🍻

A fantastic achievement for Chris, his team, and our local pub community in Dringhouses!

Luke and the team from the Woodland Trust with the "welcome sign"

Really enjoyed visiting Westfield Wood with the Woodland Trust on Friday🌳

A huge thank you to everyone involved for your hard work in making this woodland thrive, it’s a brilliant example of how we can build a fantastic green space as a community! 🌱

Luke and team stood in Germany Beck with Labour leaflets, smiling, with the playground in the background.

A photo of the Fulford and Heslington Matters leaflet.

Great to be out doorknocking in Germany Beck with Councillor Kate Ravilious!🌹

We had valuable conversations with residents about local priorities like transport, housing, and green spaces.

Thank you to everyone who shared their views, helping shape our local and parliamentary work.

Anna, Luke, Claire and Katie outside the Minster smiling

Luke and Ken speaking outside the Minster

It was an honour to attend the Service of Reflection at the Minster to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

I had the privilege of speaking with Ken Cooke, whose stories and service are a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made for our freedom.

Luke and a member of the distribution team stood smiling in front of the EV truck, with the KitKat factory behind them.

🍫Great to visit Nestle last week, the home of KitKat and such an important part of our city’s rich chocolate-making history.

👏Brilliant to meet the team behind the factory, research centre and distribution hub, and even hop in an all-electric HGV🚛⚡️

😀Big week in our house – my little boy Robin started at a new pre-school!

In Parliament I took the chance to say thank you to the amazing nurseries and pre-schools across York Outer who do so much to support our children and families.

Luke smiling with a cat debit card with a "Go Henry" banner in the background.

It was great to visit the GoHenry drop-in this week, especially seeing this card as I’ve just got a new cat! Having worked in FinTech, I find their story inspiring.

As a dad, it’s reassuring to see companies providing children's bank accounts that offer parents peace of mind on important issues.

Pavement parking makes life harder for wheelchair users, parents with prams and those with limited mobility.

This week in a debate, I raised the voices of constituents in York who are calling for action.

We need a fairer approach that keeps our streets safe & accessible for everyone.

Enjoyed speaking to Look North about my experience of going on paternity leave this summer, as part of my campaign to improve parental leave for families across York, and the UK.

Extremely proud of baby Louis managing to do his first interview at just two-months-old too: a star in the making!⭐️