Andrew Lewin MP

There is determined, disciplined and effective Test match batting from a touring side this morning.
Well played South Africa.
🏏

This research is important because it corroborates what we already knew - that when comparing the UK to peer economies, it has had a big slowdown since 2016. It does so with firm-level data and finds more EU-connected firms have sizeable shortfalls in productivity and investment compared to less.

Tackling deprivation and reversing years of unfair council funding Outdated funding formulas that penalised deprived areas for decades are being scrapped, so local people finally get the vital public services they deserve.

It's been a long time coming...today we are reconnecting council funding with deprivation ->

www.gov.uk/government/n...

An excellent policy that I anticipate will bring good news to people across Welwyn Hatfield.

We're a community of contrasts and I am optimistic this change in how funding is allocated will give our local authority a much needed boost.

Great that @allymcgovern.bsky.social embracing BlueSky too!

History, rivalry, drama.
That's the Ashes.
From Parliament to Perth, good luck to England!
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#TheAshes

'Bread, circuses, and polling errors: Are we truly measuring what matters?' - LabourList Pollsters who ask questions that add nuance are rewarded with a richer look at the public’s outlook argues Labour Together's Calum Weir.

As immigration dominates the brief this morning, here’s my two cents on the salience vs. the importance of the issue:

labourlist.org/2025/11/immi...

(Full report linked below - Many thanks to @emmaburnell.bsky.social!!)

'Bread, circuses, and polling errors: Are we truly measuring what matters?' - LabourList Pollsters who ask questions that add nuance are rewarded with a richer look at the public’s outlook argues Labour Together's Calum Weir.

Essential reading from Calum Weir - on findings from some innovative polling from Labour Together.

His words
"Immigration is salient, polarising and important.
Cost of living is foundational, unifying and in some ways, even more important."

labourlist.org/2025/11/immi...

@cwp-weir.bsky.social

A heartfelt thank you to everyone across Welwyn Hatfield who attended and participated in Remembrance services today.

The support from the public has been exceptional.

From veterans and cadets through to brownies and cubs acting as flag bearers.

We will remember them.

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: Democrats win across the spectrum as voters reject Trump | CNN Politics Voters up and down the East Coast delivered Democrats a sweep on Tuesday, electing candidates across the party’s ideological spectrum in a vivid show of discontent with President Donald Trump nearly a...

"Vibe shift"
That's how I think my fabulous Gen Z team member will describe these results.

Congratulations to our sister party from across the pond.
Some striking results.
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/04/p...

Samir Zitouni named as train hero who saved lives during attack The family of rail worker Samir Zitouni say they are

Samir Zitouni, the name of a British hero.
All my thoughts with his family, friends and everyone with a connection to the people who suffered as a result of this horrific attack in Huntingdon on Saturday.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Business live: Pound and borrowing costs fall after chancellor sticks to fiscal rules Investors buy UK bonds after Rachel Reeves hints at significant tax rises to fill the hole in the public finances

There was a time when opposition politicians were desperate to talk about bond yields.
That's about to change.

Borrowing costs have fallen today, because the market has confidence in the Chancellor's approach.

That's why today's press conference was important.
www.thetimes.com/article/fbd8...

Am pleased Farage is making more speeches.
Every time he does, something new slips out of the bag.

Today - he is considering a cut in the minimum wage for younger workers.

I'm proud our Labour Government increased the minimum wage. You should be paid fairly for the job you do, irrespective of age.

After a week of faffing around the @dailymail.co.uk have agreed to apologise. Here it is. Fingers crossed for fewer lies/smears dressed up as news in future

She’s right. She *deliberately* hacked into Harriet Harman’s website, whereas Rachel Reeves is accused of obtaining a license late by accident. I assume that’s what she means, given Badenoch is widely known for her thoughtfulness and her self-awareness.

Proud to convene leaders from the UK Ukrainian community at @aqaeducation.bsky.social to discuss the campaign for a Ukrainian GCSE.

We need the right qualification, but it's also about preserving and celebrating Ukrainian identity.
Thanks to @joepowell.bsky.social and other MPs for your support

For more than 70 years, the ECHR has protected the fundamental rights of millions of people.

I fully support our membership. Leaving would put the UK on a par with Belarus and Russia.

Farage's 'Bill' today was pure symbolism, but we have to keep making the argument for why the ECHR matters.

If we abolish stamp duty, the biggest winners will be those with the biggest houses.

If your house is worth £2million, you save £150,000. If it's £300,000 - you save nothing.

The Conservatives dedicated most of their Opposition Day to this cause in the Commons today.

Excerpts from my speech 👇

Reform UK would let ministers ignore international law, Kruger says Party’s Doge chief says he would cut civil service and close six government offices – most of which are already closing

Kruger is in charge of the Reform policy offer.
This isn't a councillor or an activist sounding off.
He and his party actively want to make the UK an international pariah.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

"Let's not forget, when we remember the service and the sacrifice with this poppy, that the people who bled and died for our democracy and our freedom, weren't just my grandfather who looked like me & worshipped the same God, but people across Empire & Commonwealth, who were Muslim, Sikh & Hindu'

Irrespective of whether she was freelancing, or speaking for the Conservative Party - Katie Lam is plain wrong.

It's unconscionable to threaten to deport hundreds of thousands of people who have Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK.

This is not who we are as a country.

Brace for early flu season in England and get vaccinated, say experts Uptick in flu levels being driven by cases among children and young people, say public health leaders The flu season could be coming early this year, public health experts in England have warned, adding that those who are eligible should take up their offer of a free vaccination. According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), an uptick in flu levels in England is being driven by cases among younger adults and school-age children. Continue reading...

Brace for early flu season in England and get vaccinated, say experts

YouTube video by Andrew Lewin MP Brexit damage to our economy "to the tune of £100 billion pounds"

The Chancellor is absolutely right, we are poorer & economy is smaller because of Brexit.

In her words, the impact has been, "severe and long lasting."

I have been making this case for months - see clip below from May.

Now we have to accelerate progress on UK/EU reset.

youtu.be/B5Ahfh-5W8M?...

Nigel Farage accuses teachers of ‘poisoning our kids’ on race issues Exclusive: Reform UK leader’s remarks at event for private US college criticised as ‘grossly irresponsible’ by NEU leader

Insulting our teachers to try and win friends in America.
Just another day for the MP for Clacton.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Kemi Badenoch appears to be getting plaudits for a speech in which she breezily claimed to have found £47,000,000,000 in savings.

The inconvenient truth is that these numbers are nothing more than a fantasy.

This really is Liz Truss's party now.

David Gauke was a Secretary of State as recently as 2019.

His eloquence and clarity in making the case against leaving the ECHR reminds us just how far the Conservative Party has fallen.

Thank you Jane, it's precisely the group in early mid-life that I believe would benefit most.

Citizens Advance

Hi Jane
On this theme, a plug for my Citizens Advance proposal.

After 10 years of NI contributions, the state would give people the choice to take a year of their pension as a lump sum, in exchange for retiring a year later.
The value is circa £12k now.

Welcome your view!
www.citizensadvance.uk

Thank you for engaging with the idea Helen, I really appreciate it.
Do sign up for updates on the website if you are interested. Lots more work to come in partnership with the @smfthinktank.bsky.social to develop the concept.

Citizens Advance

The Tories are talking home ownership today.
Predictably, their plans are based on deep cuts elsewhere.

Citizens Advance is a real alternative.
After 10 years in work, give people the choice to take 1 year of their state pension as a lump sum (£12k) and retire a year later 👇
www.citizensadvance.uk