Lewis Atkinson MP

Group of litter pickers outside Millfield Metro Station

3 people picking litter

Selfie of Lewis Atkinson MP with Group in pub enjoying food and drink

Improving #Sunderland - together 💪🔴⚪️

Fantastic response at my community clean-up, including from local charities, faith groups and businesses.

We can make such a positive difference when we work together, as we did in the aftermath of the riot last year.

Get in Lucy Bronze! Forged in Sunderland
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A big health policy day, the launch of the Government’s welcome 10 year health plan.

The plan rightly emphasises empowering patients, so I chose to ask about how that applies in #mentalhealth.

We need to improve #NHS MH access - and data about waiting times to help get them down.

Humanists are increasingly recognised in areas of public life: in education, in national services including Remembrance, in the NHS, 'yet humanist marriages are still not recognised, it is absolutely overdue.' @lewisatkinson.bsky.social

Fundamentals remain as #AssistedDying clocks up 100 hours Parliamentary consideration:

- MPs know status quo is cruel & untenable
- All passed amendments further tighten Bill (eg advertising ban)

On analysis of votes today, I’m v confident it will pass at 3rd reading next Fri

‘Investing in Britain’s renewal’ text on a Union flag background with Labour logo

Investment not decline. Stability not chaos.

The decisions taken by Labour mean we are able to invest in the NHS, in security, in transport, in public services.

We are investing to deliver change, so people are better off.

Love it! My lecture today mainly focused on the foundation of the Cooperative movement… 😁

Lewis Atkinson MP outside ‘Grand cinema’

Lewis Atkinson inside cinema, overlooking screen and stained glass windows

Printed aged sign, outlining that Beamish has been nominated for museum of the year

Family outing at @beamishmuseum.bsky.social, got to enjoy the old Grand Electric cinema from Ryhope for the first time.

Beamish is one of my favourite places in the world, and a hugely important institution for ALL of the NE: proud to see them shortlisted for @artfund.bsky.social #museumoftheyear

Scenes. Premier League scenes! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🤩 #SAFC

Holding a Vaux red and white beer can on the train

Much better than my usual weekly trip down… #SAFC

Lewis Atkinson MP in front of microphone in BBC radio 4 studio

Morning radio round on #AssistedDying.

Parliament is continuing its long & sensitive debate of Kim Leadbeater’s Bill.

I support the Bill which has the strongest safeguards in the world, because individuals should have the right to choice at end of life & the current law is untenable and cruel.

3pm KO now confirmed - it shouldn’t have taken this long.
Now to sort travel.
See you in Trafalgar Square & at Wembley #SAFC

Football is for fans.

I have written to the EFL to make clear my frustration that #SAFC & #SUFC fans cannot finalise Wembley play-off final plans because the KO time is still TBC.

Fans need to sort travel - and in many cases they also need to sort work & caring responsibilities.

See you here next Friday #SAFC 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️🙌

This is torture #SAFC

A statement from me on today’s global announcement by Nissan:

Morning Rachel. As I said in my email, I’m happy to meet you (as a constituent) to discuss. If you get in touch with my office they’ll book you in.

Would be delighted with 0-0.
Do worry about Cirkin yellow.

Picture of Coventry vs Sunderland TV screen with pony in front.

Ready. Nervous. Ha’way.
#SAFC

Lewis Atkinson MP talks to Veteran at tea party

Group of people with union jacks including veteran and Lewis Atkinson MP

#VEDay in Ryhope.

#LabourGain

Congratulations Vicky Oakley and David Smith MP’s excellent North Northumberland Labour team

Congratulations Karen Clark

Congratulations Karen Clark, elected Labour Mayor of North Tyneside.

Also, happy retirement to Norma Redfearn: a remarkable and hugely under-appreciated public servant
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Lewis Atkinson MP next to Easter floral cross in front of church

Happy Easter to all those celebrating in Sunderland and around the world.

Lovely to join with the congregation of St Andrews, Roker for their Easter Sunday service.

Sun over misty fields

It’s a beautiful morning to be heading to Westminster to protect our steel industry.

Top quality reporting - another reason to support the BBC.

Sunderland is a music city - and our grassroots venues are key to that.

Delighted to get them Government recognition from @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social - and commitment that he’ll make sure the voluntary arena/stadium gig levy is implemented to provide grassroots support
@musicvenuetrust.bsky.social

As a pharmacist I am so pleased to comment on a #pharmacy funding settlement that begins to heal the wounds the last Government inflicted over so many years.

I am incredibly proud of the faith Stephen Kinnock has shown in #communitypharmacy

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Prevention of Drug Deaths - Hansard - UK Parliament Hansard record of the item : 'Prevention of Drug Deaths' on Thursday 27 March 2025.

Good to participate in the important debate on drug related deaths this afternoon.

This is a public health crisis: 5,448 deaths a year, a number that greater availability of evidence-based treatment could reduce.

I intend to be working more on this with colleagues in coming months.

This Government is committed to making work pay and putting more money in working people’s pockets.

Today, we have brought a pay boost to three million workers worth £1,400 a year.

#PlanForChange #MakeWorkPay

Lots of building happening and planned in Sunderland - this announcement is going to help make sure people here get the full economic benefit of the construction jobs.