Josh Simons MP

Reform want to dismantle our NHS.

Meanwhile, we're renewing it, bringing primary care back to towns like Orrell.

Do you want politicians who do the hard work to fix the NHS, or politicians who would rather give up and scrap it?

I visited Downing Street today to discuss the Nippon Electric Glass site in Hindley Green.
Electric Glass Fibre's products are used in the defence, renewable energy and transport industries. Keeping these British skills and supply chains is vital. I will keep fighting to save the site.

Ian McCartney did impressive things as the MP for Makerfield - and as a Minister. It was great to invite him back for a dinner and to discuss the difference a Labour Government makes

YouTube video by PoliticsJOE How to fix Britain's collapsing birth rate | Podcast #136 with Josh Simons MP

I joined Oli Dugmore on the @politicsjoe.bsky.social podcast last week. Watch the full episode where we spoke about everything from fatherhood and trust in politics, to Wolves and pints down the pub 👇

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Fed-up dads gather nationwide to demand more than just two weeks with their baby FED-UP dads across Britain met today to call out a system that gives them barely any time with their newborns — and nothing at all if they’re self-employed. More than 20 events were held in towns a…

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Great to have worked on the @dadshiftuk.bsky.social on the wave of Dads meetings that happened yesterday - I spoke to Times Radio about why it matters:

Yesterday I spoke to Daniel Finkelstein on Times Radio about the welfare reforms and what the Government is trying to achieve 🔊

People ask me why we don't tax the rich. My answer is - we already are.

Wigan and Leigh Hospice work hard locally to give people a compassionate end to their life. I was proud to host them and other GM hospices this week in Parliament.

Stomping and shouting - but never changing. The Tories weren't serious about governing when they were in charge, and they're certainly not serious now.

'What we need now is action. Not investigation, plans, dither, and delay, but spades in the ground and construction starting as soon as possible'

MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social writes about the flood-hit communities in his patch in today's Northern Agenda newsletter

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How the EU’s habitats directive is still harming Britain UK economic growth is hampered by excessive regulation — one project went through six rounds of consultation as the cost ballooned to £9 billion. Why?

LGG Co-Chair @chriscurtis94.bsky.social writes for @thetimes.com on why the Planning & Infrastructure Bill must end absurdities like the 'bat tunnel'.

This system has failed to protect nature and blocked growth. We must be bold and take back control of it now.

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Bluff and bluster from Reform - action and optimism from the Prime Minister

The Crime and Policing Bill is going to make a real difference to making our streets feel safer. Here's why 👇

People across Makerfield are sick to the back teeth of sitting in traffic. They've been promised change again and again - it's time we deliver it.

How does Britain boost birth rates? As UK birth rates hit a historic low, Reform's Nigel Farage calls for a return to "Judeo-Christian values" while Labour MP Josh Simons argues the real issue is the modern pressure of intensive parenti...

“When was the last time you heard a politician talk about how exhausting, but utterly emotionally enriching parenting is?”

@joshsimonsmp.bsky.social on why Britain needs to change the way we talk about parenting.

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I am delighted with the PM’s commitment today to ensure Britain reaches 3% GDP on defence spending. I’ve campaigned for this for years, including @labourtogether.bsky.social

It’s a vital recognition of the what it will take for Britain to be strong and secure in the new world we live in

Looking forward to discussing top issues later today on Politics Live www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

The Week in Westminster - 01/02/2025 - BBC Sounds Caroline Wheeler from The Sunday Times assesses the latest developments at Westminster.

Discussed the importance of last week's growth announcements with on the Week in Westminster on BBC Radio 4

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I've worked in the tech sector - I know how hostile actors can use algorithms to undermine the integrity of our information environment. Government must have the tools it needs to act in real time.

Residents affected can contact me if they have issues with their insurers paying out, and should look into eligibility for the FloodRe and BuildBackBetter schemes when re-insuring at www.floodre.co.uk

Wigan: Flood-hit towns must get new defence says, says MP A plea for new protection is made as the floods minister visits towns hit by the New Year's Day floods.

2 weeks since flooding hit our area, the flooding minister, Emma Hardy has now visited to see the damage herself. I will not stop pushing for our share of the flood defence funding, and for answers and action from all agencies. There must be no passing the buck. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Those affected by the flooding in Platt Bridge and Abram today can also go to St Nathaniel's Church, which still has power and is providing hot drinks to residents.

📞Call the council on 404040 for help and advice
💻 Visit www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Cri... for more information

⚠️ Although I know people will want to help, please don't travel to Platt Bridge unless you are already there
⚠️ Fully cooperate with the emergency services, and ring 999 if there is something life threatening

I'm in Platt Bridge where a major incident has been declared, and I know there is flooding elsewhere in Makerfield's towns. Here are a few important things to know:

‘I have cancer – I want to sacrifice months of pain for a peaceful death' A retired teacher with incurable cancer has called on MPs to approve assisted dying legislation after watching his terminally ill pal suffer a ‘horrible death'.

I met my constituent Brian a few months ago, and was so honoured that he shared his story with me. It is reminder of the importance of passing the Bill tomorrow.
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I've joined Bluesky. Since everyone tells me it is a more positive platform, I am sharing my happiest video from Twitter: my meeting with Makerfield constituent and Hindley resident Hacker T. Dog