Luke Charters MP

What does the future of Britain’s railways look like? I saw it for myself at York Station🚉

From complex signalling to tough weather and busy routes, apprentices get hands on, high tech training that builds real confidence. 🎮🌧️

York has been at the heart of the railways and it will continue to be.💪

We all need to think about how social media is shaping our children’s lives. 💭📱

But don’t just take my word for it.

After convening a consultation in York, I gathered reflections from a parent, a former teacher, and a therapeutic counsellor who works with children.

Here are their thoughts.🗣️

Luke stood by Woody who is sat down, on a lead smiling with a church and village in the background.

Today is Love Your Pet Day, and I've given Woody, Pretzel, and Basil extra treats.

Pets are family, and that's why I've supported reforms for more transparent and fair vet bills.
I discussed with the York Press how this will ease unexpected costs for families, allowing them to focus on pet care.🐶

Inspired by York’s amazing teachers!

We’re so lucky to have the National STEM Learning Centre at the University of York, training the teachers of tomorrow. In a world full of change, maths, science, tech, and engineering skills matter more than ever! 🥼🧮

Yesterday, I brought together constituents, parents, grandparents, carers who work with children, Professor Lisa Henderson, Head of Psychology at the University of York, and Peter Roderick from the City of York Council to share their thoughts on social media.

A huge thanks to all who came along. 💬📲

A photo of Luke at York Station after the visit stood on the platform alongside four other people from Network Rail and LNER

Had a brilliant visit to Network Rail in York! 🚆

Great to see the next generation of rail pros being trained right here in the heart of our city.

I even tried a train simulator… let’s just say any Yorkshire Tea on board wouldn’t have survived my braking! 🫖

A photo of Luke stood outside Fairfax House after a visit to the Civic Trust

We are so lucky in York to have so much on our doorstep, and in some cases on our buildings thanks to the commemorative plaques placed by York Civic Trust.

It was brilliant to visit the Trust and Fairfax House this week. A huge thank you to the dedicated staff and volunteers who do so much.

What a night for York Knights!

Opening Super League with a win over reigning champions Hull KR. One of the biggest upsets you’ll see.

With the Knights flying and York City pushing for promotion, it’s a brilliant time to be a sports fan in York. 🔵🟡

Every football fan knows it’s time the National League had three promotion spots, not just the #ycfc fan in me.

Proud to back #3UP with Paul Waugh. One of Rochdale or York will miss out on automatics & I hope it’s not us!

The EFL Board meets in March to discuss this: it’s time. 🔴🔵

Reform and Nigel Farage want to end working from home.

Literally NOBODY asked for that.

Want to hear the truth?

⬇️💥

Labour is delivering for this country. 🌹

Make no mistake.

Today, we move forward.

2026 will be the year Britain gets its mojo back. ✅

A poster reading “achievements of this Labour Government” with a list of them

So much achieved.

Much more to do.

As a united team let’s keep challenging Reform’s divisive agenda, all whilst delivering for the British people. 🌹💪🏽

@lukecharters.bsky.social mentions Best for Britain’s research during PMQs 🚨

“An EU agrifood deal would boost exports and cut supermarket prices. The CBI backs it, and according to Best for Britain’s polling, 62% of the public do too."

Reform’s been mysteriously quiet about their DOGE work recently.

Maybe it’s because they’ve spent:

🅿️ £600k on free councillor parking in Kent
💷 £1.4m on “cost-cutting” consultants in Leicestershire
🏢 £5,000/day on empty offices in Worcestershire

So much for “efficiency”. 🤡

Reform have no answers.

Ask them how they’ll rebuild the NHS.
Ask them how they’ll lower bills.
Ask them how they’ll build homes.

You’ll only hear slogans, blame, and outrage, because they have nothing else. They are simply:

Turquoise Tories.

Farage just called Reform “UKIP”.

Says it all.

A photo of Luke and Mayor David Skaith together holding the document.

Mayor David Skaith and I have been working really closely together to push for vital transport links in our region, and this week the Transport Secretary popped up to York to formally sign the NPR compact.

Great to catch up with David following this exciting moment for both York, and Yorkshire!

The expansion of 30 hours of funded childcare is a game-changing step forward for families 👶✨

However the funded hours kick in the term after the child turns 9 months old. This means some children may be even 13 months old before they get their funded hours, which I highlighted in Parliament 🌟📣

Food inflation skyrocketed after the Tories & Reform’s botched Brexit. 😐

So I’m campaigning to bring prices down and cut the cost of living, starting with a UK favourite: the meal deal. 🥪

It’s time to give something back to the grafters out getting their lunch. ✅

🚆If we had a £1 for every press release under the Conservatives about rail in the North, maybe we could have actually delivered new stations…🤔

Whether it’s journeys from Leeds to Shef, Bradford to Huddersfield, or York to Manchester - hear why I think NPR is a huge game-changer for the North 💪🏽

A rail revolution is happening in the North! 💪🚆

After years of Tory decline, and with Reform now threatening to scrap it, Labour is delivering Northern Powerhouse Rail and renewed optimism for our region that has been overlooked for too long. ✅🌹

Jenrick’s managed the rare feat of becoming so unwanted that even Farage would look desperate taking him on.

Looking forward to his video on this one. Lol.

The student loan misselling scandal?

Labour inherited a student loan system designed by the Tories that can only be described as “Frankenstein’s monster”.

I raised Plan 2 loans in Parliament, for the millions of graduates fed up of paying the price of a poor Tory era policy.

A photo of Luke at Bishopthorpe Cricket Club

A pleasure to visit Bishopthorpe Cricket Club!

Just two years on from the brink of closure, this historic club is now thriving thanks to the dedication of its volunteers and players.

A brilliant York success story. 🏏

Luke with constituents celebrating the return of the Number 15 Sunday bus service

This is why I do this job. Loved celebrating the return of the Number 15 bus I’ve been pushing for with constituents from Bishopthorpe & Woodthorpe.

Restoring services like this helps people get to work, see loved ones & stay connected. Huge thanks to East Yorkshire Buses & local councillors too!

Luke at Middlethorpe Hotel and Spa

Great to be over at Middlethorpe Hall, a stunning National Trust property & hotel, led by the inspiring Lionel.

His warmth, dedication & passion for hospitality is remarkable. Loved seeing his team in action and hearing about all the wonderful work he does in the community, too!

Luke in Brew York holding a pint with a Christmas jumper on

Stopped by for a quick pint of Mittel Pilsner at Brew York, brewed just down the road in Elvington!🍻
Hard to beat...

Luke and the Age UK volunteers at the gazebo.

Great to catch up with Age UK York at the York City match ⚽

Their Match Buddies scheme is doing such good work, helping older people who might otherwise miss out on matchdays to enjoy the game in good company.

A really positive initiative making a genuine difference to many people across York 👏

Luke, and Barratt Homes + JRHT staff stood outside a door smiling.

We all know we need more affordable housing in York 🏘️

So it was great to visit Bramble Wood in Wheldrake and see the JRHT houses ready for residents to move into!🌳

Brilliant to see JRHT and Barratt Homes working together to deliver homes like these – making a real difference for families.

Luke stood outside Baker Street with panini and his thumbs up smiling.

Popped into Baker Street to pick up a Christmas Lunch panini🎄🥪
Great food as always, and the staff are so friendly and welcoming - always nice to stop and have a quick chat.
A really good way to finish my last constituency visits of the year!