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Matt Western MP 🌹

@mattwestern.bsky.social

Labour MP for β€˜Warwick & Leamington’, Whitnash & Villages. Arsenal fan.

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I am horrified by the school shooting in British Colombia and the lives cruelly taken.

As the Chair of the APPG on Canada, my thoughts remain with the families and loved ones of those killed and injured. The UK stands alongside our Canadian friends as they mourn this awful tragedy.

11.02.2026 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wishing all those celebrating Orthodox Christmas in Warwick, Leamington, Whitnash, the villages and across the world, a very happy Christmas.

I hope today is filled with much joy for you and your loved ones.

07.01.2026 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’ve written to the Minister for the Middle East about the urgent humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Aid groups face licence revocations & severe access restrictions. I’ve asked what steps the UK will be taking to ensure that life-saving aid reaches those who need it most.

02.01.2026 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wishing a very Happy Christmas to all celebrating today across Warwick, Leamington, Whitnash and the villages, the UK and across the world.

I hope today is a day of much joy and celebration for you and your loved ones.

25.12.2025 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On Christmas Eve, I want to wish all celebrating in Warwick, Leamington, Whitnash and the villages, a very Happy Christmas.

My very best wishes for a happy and healthy festive season.

24.12.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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My comments on the appalling rape of a 15-year-old girl in Leamington and the sentencing at Warwick Crown Court yesterday.

If you have been a victim of rape or sexual abuse, there is help available: www.warwickshire.police.uk/ro/report/rs...

09.12.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wishing Sikhs in Warwick and Leamington and across the world celebrating the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Devi Ji, a happy and blessed Gurpurab.

05.11.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wishing a happy and peaceful Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas to all celebrating today across Warwick, Leamington, Whitnash and surrounding villages, across the UK and world!

I hope today is filled with much joy for you and your loved ones.

20.10.2025 11:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am proud to support Prostate Cancer Research’s campaign to introduce targeted prostate cancer screening for high-risk groups as soon as possible and save lives across the UK.

#ProactiveForYourProstate

15.10.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am proud to support Prostate Cancer Research’s campaign to introduce targeted prostate cancer screening for high-risk groups as soon as possible and save lives across the UK.

#ProactiveForYourProstate

15.10.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This Labour Government will back young people at every step.

A new guarantee will mean more placements for those out of work and education for 18+ months, plus a bold skills target: 2/3 of young people in uni, further education or gold-standard apprenticeships.

12.10.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for coming to Warwick, Lucy!

12.10.2025 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good to be with the newly formed Warwick Labour Club and local members from the area with @mattwestern.bsky.social yesterday.

We need to be attracting new young members to Labour, and that's something I'll prioritise.

11.10.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great news! The new lifts at Warwick Station are finally open! A meaningful upgrade for thousands of travellersβ€”thanks to the tireless work of Cllr John Holland. With over half a million passengers last year, this will help thousands travelling by train

11.10.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome news from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) this week that Range Rover production has resumed in Solihull, with around 6,500 employees back at work.

JLR is not only a major employer in Warwick and Leamington, but its supply chain supports tens of thousands more jobs.

11.10.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s National Curry Week! Warwick & Leamington are packed with renowned curry houses serving authentic, award-winning dishes.

I dropped by Warwick Spice to mark their upcoming 25th anniversary, so why not support local businesses and enjoy a great curry this weekend.

10.10.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Further to the letter I posted on 4th October, I am pleased to include additional signatories from faith and community leaders in Warwick and Leamington.

Last week's deplorable attack on members of the Jewish community have no place in the UK. We stand in solidarity with those all those affected.

10.10.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let us hope this is real.

09.10.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today marks two years since Hamas’s atrocious attacks on Israel, which killed 1,200 people and saw 251 taken hostage. It also marks two years of Gaza’s devastation, with more than 67,000 dead.

Let us hope that these coming days will bring lasting peace and security in the Middle East.

07.10.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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While JLR faced financial meltdown after a cyber-attack, Reform UK’s County Council Leader didn’t meet with them once.

No support, no leadership.

Instead, just posts about flags, β€˜woke’ sixth forms & party politics. Those affected by this cyber-attack deserve better.

05.10.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Again, Kemi Badenoch has made a decision that flies in the face of economic logic and public opinion.

The UK must continue to lead the green transition, not abandon it.

That’s why I’ve written to the SoS, urging him to double down on the UK’s commitment to the green transition.

05.10.2025 09:11 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the wake of Thursday’s appalling attack on the Heaton Park Synagogue, I join with faith and community leaders from across Warwick and Leamington to stand in solidarity with our Jewish neighbours.

Hate has no place in our society. We must always speak out against it.

04.10.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am horrified by the attack on the Heaton Park Synagogue.

There is absolutely no place for violence and antisemitism in our society.

I stand in full solidarity with the Jewish community, both here in Warwick and Leamington and across the UK.

02.10.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Photo Credit: Richard Kelly, Wikimedia Commons.

01.10.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reform hauls down Ukrainian flag from town hall Reform attacked over 'outrageous' policy on displaying flags.
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Reform UK has removed the Ukrainian flag from Warwickshire County Council’s head office.

It’s a blinkered and shameful decision. Standing with those displaced by war isn’t optional, it is a moral obligation.

Reform should stand with Ukraine and reverse this disgraceful decision

01.10.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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High Court rules Baroness Mone-linked company breached Β£122m Covid contract Reacting to the ruling, Health Minister Stephen Kinnock said "we are going to get our money back".

We promised to chase down the COVID FRAUDSTERS!

The consortium closely connected to Baroness Mone has just been ordered to pay the UK Government Β£122m for breaching its PPE contract.

This is a resounding win and evidence that the Tories served themselves, not the country.

01.10.2025 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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I want to thank the organisations that met with me at this year’s Labour Conference🌹

It was great to hear about the vital work that organisations like Guide Dogs UK, National Grid, and the Motability Scheme are doing to support communities in Warwick and Leamington.

01.10.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wishing all those in the Jewish community across Warwick & Leamington, the UK, and around the world observing Yom Kippur a meaningful and easy fast.

G’mar Chatima Tova.

01.10.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Earlier this year, Farage said Jaguar Land Rover β€œdeserved” to go bust. Ignorant and deeply damaging nonsense.

Now, after a crippling cyber-attack, thousands of workers across the UK are affected.

I’ve written to the Government and asked Reform UK’s Cllr Finch what support he’s offering.

27.09.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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