@geoffreybrooking.bsky.social
Labour Member Since April 2022 Politics Writer To The Daily Mirror And Others. Snooker, Football, And Rugby Nut! geoffreygbrooking@gmail.com x.com/labourgb 07826 849709
Last week my office had 243 new cases raised with us by local residents - requests for help with a wide range of personal concerns. This is a snapshot of just five of those cases to illustrate what we do working for Walthamstow.
03.08.2025 23:33 β π 17 π 3 π¬ 1 π 0A few of the things Iβve been doing over the last week in Hamilton and Clyde Valley:
01.08.2025 07:51 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0π¨GOOD NEWSπ¨
Renewables are overtaking fossil fuels in electricity production
That's because wind and solar are *cheaper* than the alternatives
Ninja Sword Ban Now in Effect
From today, the possession of ninja swords is officially illegal in the UK. This new law is a critical step in tackling violent crime and protecting our communities, particularly young people, making our streets safer.
π www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Yorkshire. Where legends are made and brews are strong!
From the BrontΓ«s to brass bands, from coalfields to cricket pitches, and from the markets to the moors β Godβs own county is the best place on Earthβ¦
β¦ not that we ever mention it!! π
Happy #YorkshireDay!
π¨ Swansea West residents π¨
Iβve launched a 60-Second Survey asking your top concerns about the community as well as what makes you most proud to live in Swansea. The results will guide my work over the next year.
Let's gets things done.
π www.torstenbell.org/60-second-su...
Labour is backing small businesses.
Weβre cracking down on late payments and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs with Start Up Loans.
Find out some of what Iβve been doing this past month in Parliament and in West Dunbartonshire as your MPπ
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Great to visit Black Country Multicultural Day earlier this month, a vibrant celebration of culture, community & pride in the heart of the Black Country. ππ€πβ€οΈ Music, food, dance & stories from around the world bringing people together. Everyoneβs welcome. #MulticulturalDay
01.08.2025 08:36 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Debbie Abrahams MP with volunteers and Councillor Aftab Hussain in Roundthorn
I was out in Roundthorn last week speaking to residents.
Several residents raised concerns with me regarding the back alleys. This has been an ongoing issue and has been raised with me at many of my community meetings including the last one I held in Roundthorn.
We desperately need a railway system that people can rely on in the East of England.
Whether passengers are taking a single trip or commuting every day, they should feel that the railway is there to help them.
I believe that people should trust that their train will be on time.
With big changes coming in September, weβre backing nurseries to recruit the staff they need and encouraging more men to consider this rewarding careerππ»
www.gov.uk/government/news/more-male-role-models-in-nurseries-to-help-children-thrive
Best seat on the bus.
31.07.2025 15:11 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0July has been a brilliant reminder of how much talent and heart we have here in Bournemouth.
Here are some of the places I've been and people I've visited this month π
I have signed @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social letter, alongside colleagues, in urging action to end to the cruel practice of trail hunting.
The law must better protect our wildlife and end all cruelty to animals.
Read the full letter belowπ
Proud to join my friend Matt Western and other MPs in calling on #SocialMedia platforms to address #racist and #misogynistic abuse targeting Jess Carter.
As we celebrate #Lionessesβ achievements, we must also demand better protections for #women - on and off the pitch.
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Breaking: Keir Starmer to recall Cabinet over Gaza.
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