The overriding consideration for the party should be who is best placed to win & represent the people of Gorton & Denton-no stitch ups, no 2nd guessing what might happen down the line. We need our best players on the pitch & the PM needs the best serving in his Government.

I welcome the news that the Government will look at a ban for under 16s on social media. However, as I said yesterday in the fireworks debate, I cannot reconcile the Govts refusal to do anything on decibel levels for fear of being seen as “nanny state” with the moves on mobiles.

Well said
@AngelaRayner
- time is well past for us to deliver on this promise to leaseholders- Is this Labour party for rich investors or hard-working leaseholders?Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/20/labour-party-rich-investors-hard-working-leaseholders

Really impressed hearing from both Blades Down and Let’s Be Blunt tonight with their own experiences and insights into how we reduce knife crime

BBC could soon make programmes for release first on YouTube under deal Plan follows pressure on broadcaster to put more content on platform, but raises questions about licence fee

If opponents of the BBC were trying to design a way to undermine the licence fee then it might look like this- the question is why are the BBC accelerating their own demise ? www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...

Last week I had the opportunity to question Fujitsu about their role in the Post Office scandal and their pledge not to bid for new government contracts in light of their role in it- its become apparent that their promise not to do so isnt as clear cut as it would first appear..

"Very shortly" says @Keir_Starmer on new leasehold laws coming forward- he's going to get asked this at PMQs every week until it happens!

The London Evri drivers getting pre-Xmas pay cuts Plus: Hampstead Heath cafes are changing, we tracked down the new Omaze house, and is your corner of London going to be skint?

Another worrying report about the way those classed as self employed are treated and why we need proper protections in place- getting a pay cut for doing a job well is no way to treat someone

www.londoncentric.media/p/evri-drive...

Out and about in Ellesmere Port this morning talking to residents with local councillor Lisa Denson

'Tribune – standing between the elite and the people' - LabourList Tribune MPs argue Labour must challenge a broken economic model and rebuild the economy to serve people, not powerful interests.

labourlist.org/2026/01/trib...

At the start of 2026, I want to reflect on the year just gone — and share my priorities for the next 12 months ahead.

👉If you ever need help or advice, you can contact my office at 31 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8AA, call 0151 355 2365, or email justin.madders.mp@parliament.uk

With thanks to The Olive Tree for a fantastic Christmas lunch for my hard working team, including the festively themed “Nakatomi Tower” burger. My office is now closed until Fri 2nd Jan, we will still monitor emails and calls for anything urgent. Merry Christmas!

Spotted this little fella in Rivacre Valley earlier

Good to be out with local councillors Kris Fisher & John Stockton this morning on a pre festive litterpick on the Stanney estate

I welcome news that there will be an independent investigation in to how foreign states are using their money to influence our politics- I hope that this will extend to include their activities on social media where I believe hostile foreign states are using their resources too

It really is time the House of Lords allowed us to get on with delivering our Employment Rights Bill and bring protections to millions of people in work

Well done to Cllr Lisa Denson and all her fantastic volunteers from Westminster families for putting on a great Christmas party at the Labour club today

'Sharing Labour's message is made harder when we hang out our dirty washing' Writing for The Mirror, Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell urges the party to unite behind Keir Starmer ahead of major elections in England, Scotland and Wales in 2026

2026 will be a big year. We in Labour must make and win the argument together that our progressive politics is changing peoples lives for the better. We must stay united, beat the politics of division and hate and overcome the challenges ahead.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Lovely to visit Port Sunlight Village Trust this morning to help judge the best decorated gingerbread house- so many fantastic houses to look at! The display will be on all weekend at the museum, 23 King George’s Drive, Port Sunlight.

Nice to visit the posties at the Royal Mail sorting office in New Ferry this morning to thank them for their work throughout the year

After the Lords blocked the Employment Rights Bill again we must now be prepared to sit every day if necessary to get the Bill passed- and if the Lords complain about the extra hours they will have to work, tell them to join a Trade Union!

The coverage of the appalling treatment of the Vodafone franchisees this week has exposed the power imbalance that can exist in such relationships- I am pleased to say that the Minister has agreed to meet with me to discuss how we can potentially address that

The House of Lords must not be allowed to block the Employment Rights Bill any longer- lets debate this every day until Christmas to get it over the line!

‘We’ll never be able to rebuild’: despair of ex-Vodafone franchisees and pressures on their mental health Experiences raise questions about how telecoms firm treated small business owners, whose commission it cut

These revelations are not just profoundly sad & deeply shocking but incredibly serious.We need answers and accountability.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...

A few visual highlights from the Pensioners' Christmas Lunch I hosted at Whitby Sports and Social Club yesterday.
So much Christmas spirit! 🎅🎶 We all had fun and that's what it's all about.
Big thanks to the staff, performers, volunteers, local businesses and councillors

Tomorrow 1-4pm Christmas fair at the United Reform Church, Chester Rd, Whitby, Ellesmere Port

Had a really enjoyable visit to Royal Mail's Ellesmere Port Delivery Office at what is the busiest time of the year- but thanks for everything you do all year round.
It was also great to see the new electric delivery vehicles, built just down the road at the Stellantis factory.

UK workers will get unfair dismissal rights after six months from 1 January 2027 Angela Rayner drops plan to force earlier implementation after talks, says source

A sensible compromise has been reached which brings forward vital protections for millions of workers- we just need the Lords to pass the Bill!

https:www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/dec/04/uk-workers-unfair-dismissal-rights-start-date-angela-rayner

Bromborough village Christmas fair on til 4pm today with a real live fruit machine! And of course Father Christmas!

Pleased to join Chester Women’s Aid this morning to mark White Ribbon day and an end to violence against women and girls- for those who need help the number is 0808 2000 247