Andrew Ranger MP

Brilliant news for Wrexham! Additional Pride in Place funding as well as the £20million from Plan for Neighbourhoods.

Proof, if proof were needed, that current climate is the result of organised, sustained disinformation.

"Official figures indicate net migration is falling, yet concern among Britons is close to the highest it has been since polling began in 1974." ~AA

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🎉 This week we’re celebrating #AdultLearnersWeek Wales - a powerful reminder that learning doesn’t stop at school.

Lifelong learning is about more than skills. It’s about giving individuals the confidence to thrive, strengthening our communities, and building a strong, fair and prosperous economy.

National Commission on Electoral Reform: Terms of Reference APPG for Fair Elections

📜 We're pleased to publish a Terms of Reference for a National Commission on Electoral Reform

⚖️ This is a ready to go plan to independently review how Parliament is elected, promote a national conversation, and build consensus on a way forward

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Fantastic news for Wrexham and the whole region.

FOUR leading educational institutions have united to form the North Wales Tertiary Alliance (NWTA) - a landmark partnership to strengthen education and skills development, fuel economic growth, and improve life opportunities across the region.

Read more: orlo.uk/yCkWO

Labour to scrap first past the post for mayoral and PCC elections - LabourList The Labour government has set out plans to scrap the first past the post voting system for mayoral and police and crime commissioner elections in England.

"It’s hugely welcome that the Govt has listened to Labour MPs & mayors on this issue... I hope they will similarly embrace a discussion about making our general elections fair, representative & fit for the 21st century"

🌹 @andrewranger-mp.bsky.social on plans to scrap First Past the Post for mayors

"By committing to changing this, the Government has wisely taken a step in the right direction - but First Past the Post is just as flawed when it comes to general elections."

🌹 @alexsobel.co.uk #Labour4PR

Delighted to join my neighbour Ian Byrne MP & other colleagues calling on the PM to deliver ‘The Hillsborough Law’ as he promised in the 2022 & 2024 Liverpool party conferences.

We will not accept watered-down version. People involved in state cover ups must have justice.

#JFT97

Careers education and support must be at the heart of Labour's plan to help young people into work | Parliament Politics Magazine Work experience is more than just a line on a CV—it can be a turning point. For many young people, especially those without connections or confidence, a

Following the debate I secured in Westminster Hall last week about Careers Education and Social Mobility. Here's my article about how this can support young people.

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I signed this yesterday and an updated list will be available soon.

Wrexham MP releases report on barriers to social mobility Wrexham's Member of Parliament has released a new report focusing on the barriers to social mobility. “Where We Are: A Report on the Social Mobility Landscape,” follows six months of research and consultation with charities, organisations, and individuals with lived experience. The report identifies three key barriers to social mobility across the UK: Access and Awareness - Fragmented and complex support means young people are missing out because they don't know where to look Reaching the Quiet Middle - Described in the report as "quiet, overlooked and often underestimated", there's a group of young people who are not being reached by the current system.

Wrexham MP releases report on barriers to social mobility

Great to see this timely report from @andrewranger-mp.bsky.social on #socialmobilityday. In particular, we welcome his recommendation to expand partnerships between education providers and local employers to widen opportunities 👏 www.andrewforlabourwrexham.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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266 young people in Wrexham taking part in Duke of Edinburgh scheme Andrew Ranger MP has hailed the dedication of 266 young people in Wrexham working towards a Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

In #volunteersweek it's great to be able to celebrate the achievements of young people getting involved in DofE which involves a volunteering element as well as the volunteers that make DofE happen.

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Welsh Affairs Select Committee 21/05/2025 - Andrew Ranger MP | Wrexham This week's subject: Prisons, Probation and Rehabilitation in Wales

Along with colleagues on the Welsh Affairs Select Committee, we took evidence from a number of witnesses for our enquiry into Prisons, Probation and Rehabilitation in Wales.
The full exchanges are available here
www.andrewforlabourwrexham.org.uk/welsh-affair...

🙏 Thank you to all our excellent speakers at last night's event

📊 Most people are in favour of our call for a National Commission for Electoral Reform - the public support this proposal by 5:1

🚀 Now we need the Government to take action - and catch-up with the public and with Parliament

Disability benefit cuts 'impossible to support', Starmer told by his own MPs

Labour MPs are rebelling against the government's plans for disability benefit cuts. The Big Issue got in touch to ask them why.

❗❗For too long insurance firms have taken advantage of people who pay their insurance in monthly instalments.

🖊I've co signed a letter to the Financial Conduct Authority who are conducting a market study into this and we want them to ensure this practice stops and consumers get a better deal.

YouTube video by Andrew Ranger MP Wales questions 30 04

The first Wales Trailblazer programme includes
👉 tailored support
👉 1-to-1 mentoring
👉counselling
👉wellbeing services
👉condition management for health issues
So we can: reduce unemployment, tackle inactivity, improve job opportunities.
Also had to mention #backtobacktoback youtu.be/gYP3PHGM7Lg

Hundreds more North Wales domestic abuse victims to benefit from stronger protections Hundreds more domestic abuse victims in North Wales are set to benefit from stronger protections.

DAPOs have been extended to North Wales including Wrexham. There is no time limit on them and they cover physical, controlling, or coercive behaviour, economic abuse, and stalking. Vital work to protect victims, their families and those who support them. www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2512065...

BACK TO BACK TO BACK! Wrexham PROMOTED to Championship Wrexham have secured a historic promotion to the Championship this evening! This is the third promotion in a row, unprecedented in football. After Wycombe failed to beat Leyton Orient earlier this afternoon, the reds took the opportunity to beat Charlton 3-0 at a sometimes nervy but raucous Racecourse to secure promotion triggering an outpouring of celebrations on the pitch as the long demanded full time whistle blew.

BACK TO BACK TO BACK! Wrexham PROMOTED to Championship

On Workers' Memorial Day, we remember all those who have lost their lives to work-related illness or injury.
Key to keeping people safe at work is a strong, organised union in every workplace.
Remember the dead, fight for the living! #IWMD25 @TheTUC

Earth Day: What do outer space and deep oceans have in common? We talk to two astronauts about how and why Earth Day was invented. Spoiler - it's precisely because of space travel.

Earth Day: What do outer space and deep oceans have in common?

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Welfare Reform - Andrew Ranger MP Feedback I want to hear what you think about the Welfare Reform proposals so that we can have a welfare system that supports and works for people in our constituency of Wrexham. You can read the proposals fo...

I've been contacted by constituents, charities and been speaking to local organisations.
The system does need to change but I am concerned about some of the proposed changes to PIP and UC and the impact this will have. Please fill out my survey if you can. Thank you. tinyurl.com/ARangerwelfare

Andrew Ranger: ‘Change takes time — but Labour will deliver’ - Politics.co.uk The failure of privatisation is laid bare as we move into the new financial year with the reality of paying more, but for the same or — in some instances — worse service. Energy, rail, water — all of ...

“It took the last government 14 years to break everything... We must be realistic and not simplistic”, writes Labour MP @andrewranger-mp.bsky.social

🔴 Change takes time — but Labour will deliver
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YouTube video by Andrew Ranger MP FDO question

At Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Questions today I asked the Foreign Secretary about continued support for Ukrainians, who have made such a positive impact on communities like Wrexham.

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YouTube video by Andrew Ranger MP Welsh Affairs Sport

Sport is something we know all about in Wrexham. So I wanted to know more about its role in inward investment in Wrexham and beyond. Here's the question and response. My full questions and answers in Welsh Affairs Committee this week are on my website.

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Wrexham MP backing Bill to protect title of “Nurse” in health and social care Wrexham's Member of Parliament has expressed his support for a campaign to legally protect the title "nurse". The Nurse (Use of Title) Bill, a Private Members' Bill introduced under the Ten Minute Rule by Dawn Butler, Labour MP for Brent East, aims to ensure that only those registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a registered nurse can use the title when working in health and social care.

Wrexham MP backing Bill to protect title of "Nurse" in health and social care

Yesterday the UK Labour Government’s boost to the National Living Wage rate passed the Commons, giving millions of workers a pay rise from next Tuesday onwards 💷