Mike Reader - Northampton South

Today I helped get the ban on puppy and kitten smuggling through Parliament.

I was proud to speak up in support of it, closing loopholes which have allowed criminal gangs to flout our border and animals protection rules.

The UK has a postcode lottery, where some police services provide bereavement support after road traffic accidents, and others don't.

This is wrong. It's something our Government must put right.

Thank you @samrushworthmp.bsky.social for bringing forward such an important debate last night.

It was an absolute honour to join the Royal British Legion, the Sywell 1st Air The Scouts brigade and members of the community to commemorate Armed Forces Day.

A very moving service, with the 149 names of people who have died in service since the second world war read out.

Thank you to Vistry Group for the opportunity to see the technology that will go into the future homes of Northampton.

With Vistry's businesses delivering a 1,000s of homes in our town, I was privileged to see behind the scenes at their innovation centre and factory just up the road in Coalville.

Huge thanks to @mike-reader.bsky.social for standing up and calling for the protection of Trans+ athletes and for calling out the toxic weaponization of our rights at the Council of Europe today.

In a time when many of our representatives are afraid to speak up, this kind of leadership matters.

Hi, please don't be grotty. Let's not make blue sky as crap as twitter by being so horrible.

Thanks Patrick for flagging. Hope you're well

Good one 👍

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Hi, the event has taken place in Leeds for the past 4 years. I'm not organising it.

My sympathy comment was attributed to her daughter and husband.

Hi, they receive a range of training from the House and third party organisations.

How do we decarbonise our heat network and reduce energy bills?

We need to make sure that we are investing in the most effective way to train the workforce of the future.

On the Energy Security & Net Zero Select Committee, I asked @sarahjonesmp.bsky.social , Industry Minister, about whether we should be investing more in colleges or employer-led training.

Yesterday, at @UKREiiF in Leeds, I hosted a roundtable with major investors on Public-Private Partnerships.

Watch this video to find out what we discussed ⬇️

The Workforce Strategy is desperately needed so that we can ensure that we are training people for jobs that we'll need in the future.

On the Energy Security & Net Zero Select Committee, I asked Hugo Jones, the Deputy Director of Green Jobs about when we can expect it.

As we aim to deliver better infrastructure across the country, Public-Private Partnerships should be the foundation of it.

This is why I joined a panel for a conversation on this topic at @UKREiiF today.

I met with the YIMBY Initiative to talk about the need for more housing, cleaner energy, and infrastructure across the UK at UKREiiF in Leeds.

I look forward to continuing my work in Parliament to champion these causes.

Had an important discussion with Grayling UK on the Industrial Strategy, the upcoming Food Strategy, and other issues important to the food & drink industry.

We were joined by 20 industry representatives and I look forward to continuing my work with them.

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Future jobs will require digital and technical skills, and we must prepare our young people for it.

This is why I asked the Deputy Director for Green Growth at DESNEZ about their plan to train young people for jobs of the future.

Thousands of jobs SAVED.
Tariffs SLASHED.
Markets OPENED.

The UK’s new trade deal with the US is a game-changer and will deliver certainty and strength for British business.

#PlanForChange #Trade

As we create more jobs in the clean energy sector, we must think about how we make sure that people stay in those jobs.

This is why I asked the Deputy Director for Green Growth at DESNEZ to explain how they ensure green workforce retention.

📈 The economy is turning a corner.

With 0.7% growth, the UK is set to be the fastest-growing G7 economy in early 2025.
Our #PlanForChange is working — delivering a stronger, more resilient economy for everyone.

Putin’s shadow fleet is fuelling the war and endangering Europe’s critical infrastructure.

The UK strikes back with the largest-ever sanctions package, hitting the heart of his illegal operation.

#PlanForChange #StandWithUkraine

I attended the "Preventing Torture in Europe" photo exhibition at the @coe.int .

These images and stories remind us of the importance of upholding human rights and protecting human dignity.

📉 Parents of over 4 million children will save over £70 million in school uniform costs thanks to new government reforms.

✅ Branded item cap
✅ Free breakfast clubs
✅ Lower costs, stronger safeguards

#PlanForChange #SupportParents

I'm with the Royal Navy in Bahrain to learn more about how they protect British shipping. It's absolutely amazing!

Watch the video to learn more ⬇️

I'm proud to launch my dedicated #SEND Hotline.

If you're a parent or guardian in Northampton South needing support with SEND issues, my team is here to help.

My team and I are here to support you with advice, advocacy & action.

80 years on, we still draw strength from the spirit of VE Day. The spirit of courage, unity and hope.

Today we remember those who served, and those who gave their lives.

Under Labour, council tax bills are £302 cheaper on average than under the Tories.
Add £1.6 billion for fixing potholes and £69 billion for local services — Labour is building a fairer future. 🌹