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Working class bloke, just trying to make a bit of a positive difference. MP for Southport. www.patrickhurley.uk

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Families welcomed at ‘Celebrating One Community’ Open Day at Southport Mosque | Stand Up For Southport Families enjoyed an inspiring and well-attended Open Day hosted by Southport Islamic Society Mosque on Sunday.  Faith leaders from Muslim, Jewish and Christian places of worship came together to share...

Families welcomed at ‘Celebrating One Community’ Open Day at Southport Mosque standupforsouthport.com/families-wel...

05.10.2025 19:07 — 👍 12    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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The racist attack on a synagogue in Manchester today is horrifying. The Jewish community should have been able to observe the holiest day of the Jewish calendar peacefully.

I want to extend my thoughts and solidarity to the Jewish community in Manchester, in Southport, and across the country today.

02.10.2025 17:10 — 👍 15    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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I forgot to post on #VenueTShirtDay so a belated tweet to give some recognition to a much missed place from my youth. Small independent live music venues need support. Go see a band this week.

21.09.2025 16:02 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Andy Jackson poses with Sadik Al Hassan MP, who hangs his community dream postcard on the We're Right Here display.

Andy Jackson poses with Sadik Al Hassan MP, who hangs his community dream postcard on the We're Right Here display.

Andy Jackson poses with Jo Platt MP in front of the We're Right Here banner.

Andy Jackson poses with Jo Platt MP in front of the We're Right Here banner.

Patrick Hurley MP poses with Andy Jackson in front of the We're Right Here banner.

Patrick Hurley MP poses with Andy Jackson in front of the We're Right Here banner.

Roz Savage MP poses with Charlotte Hollins in front of the We're Right Here banner.

Roz Savage MP poses with Charlotte Hollins in front of the We're Right Here banner.

We spoke with MPs about strengthening the English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill so it shifts real power to communities.

Thanks to @joplatt.bsky.social @johnmilnehorsham.bsky.social @patrickhurley.bsky.social @rozsavage.bsky.social @sadikal-hassanmp.bsky.social for backing community power!

11.09.2025 14:48 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
Citizens Advance: Discussion at the SMF Pensions Conference 2025
YouTube video by Andrew Lewin MP Citizens Advance: Discussion at the SMF Pensions Conference 2025

Thoroughly enjoyed @smfthinktank.bsky.social conference.

In the clip below, I talk about the growth in the Bank of Mum & Dad, now gifting an average of £55k to children.
I set out how a Citizens Advance can be an alternative for young people who can't rely on family wealth
youtu.be/IAlAhIwM10g?...

11.09.2025 12:36 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Labour must champion inclusivity to tackle advance of far right, says deputy leadership hopeful Exclusive: Alison McGovern says party needs emotive storyteller to fight against division promoted by Reform

Labour must champion inclusivity to tackle advance of far right, says deputy leadership hopeful. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

10.09.2025 13:22 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Reform UK at risk of being home for Tory rejects PLUS: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust finds itself poorly placed in the new NHS league table

Reform UK councillor slams party for allowing in ‘Tory rejects’ open.substack.com/pub/theblack...

10.09.2025 07:50 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

After much consideration, I’ve decided to support Alison. She’ll be a great bridge builder between the PM and the party members.

09.09.2025 16:55 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I wrote a thing about how I've changed my mind on an area of policy.

08.09.2025 10:33 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Digital ID can help rebuild trust in government and restore fairness to the economy 'What we can do is build a system that works for the public good - one that saves money, boosts security, fights fraud, and unlocks economic growth.'

'What we can do is build a system that works for the public good - one that saves money, boosts security, fights fraud, and unlocks economic growth', writes Labour MP @patrickhurley.bsky.social

07.09.2025 17:50 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 3    📌 2
£50m investment at Southport Wastewater Treatment Works gets underway

£50m investment at Southport Wastewater Treatment Works gets underway. www.unitedutilities.com/corporate/ne...

08.09.2025 10:29 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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This morning I asked DEFRA about the announced 50 million pounds of investment into Southport Wastewater Treatment Works which will reduce the overflow discharges to just 3 per bathing season.

04.09.2025 17:11 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Angela Rayner is not some kind of Monopoly Board owning empress. Don't sack her for a mistake Plus: Ice cream scandals and a war on local press in Reform Watch, the latest news from The Lead North, and our team's recommended reads in The Lead Digest.

Angela Rayner is not some kind of Monopoly Board owning empress. Don't sack her for a mistake
national.thelead.uk/p/angela-ray...

04.09.2025 11:27 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 3    📌 0
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Patrick's fundraiser for The Southport Saviours Foundation Help Patrick Hurley raise money to support The Southport Saviours Foundation

I'll be running the Southport Defib Dash this month to raise money for The Southport Saviours Foundation to install more defibrillators across Southport.

www.justgiving.com/page/patrick...

02.09.2025 17:10 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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I’m appalled to see a fire on the pier overnight, but am very relieved that the emergency services did such a good job of putting it out before it did too much damage. I’ll be speaking with the fire and rescue service and other agencies today to find out precisely how the fire started.

01.09.2025 08:13 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Today in Parliament, I had the honour of thanking Sergeant Gregory Gillespie, PC Luke Holden, and PCSO Timothy Parry for their extraordinary bravery. Their quick actions during a tragedy in our community showcased true heroism. Thank you for everything you do!

09.07.2025 16:41 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Today is one year since I was elected as the MP for Southport.

I wanted to take a moment to highlight the incredible work of my award winning team 👏

My team and I have closed over 6,000 cases since last July.

04.07.2025 14:22 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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📈 Over 50 Responses in 24 Hours – Let’s Keep Going!

Thank you to the more than 50 Southport residents who have already completed my A&E survey since it launched yesterday! 🙌

📋 Take the survey here:
👉 forms.gle/fQvexJ1gu5dT...

Let’s keep the momentum going and show how much Southport cares. 🏥💬

02.07.2025 15:02 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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🏥 Help Bring Back 24-Hour A&E to Southport

This week, the public consultation on the future of emergency care in our area officially launches and I want every Southport resident to take part.
📋 Take part in my A&E survey here:
forms.gle/fQvexJ1gu5dT...
📅 NHS Consultation open from 4th July

01.07.2025 14:07 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Glastonbury controversies show we need a more nuanced understanding of free speech The very founding document of liberal free speech principles makes the argument that free speech is context-dependent, not absolute

'The very founding document of liberal free speech principles makes the argument that free speech is context-dependent, not absolute', writes Labour MP @patrickhurley.bsky.social

01.07.2025 10:07 — 👍 14    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0
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The Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner:

📈"A huge boost to the minimum wage"

🏠"The biggest uplift to affordable housing in a generation"

🍽️"Expanding free school meal to half a million children"

25.06.2025 11:24 — 👍 139    🔁 30    💬 8    📌 3
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The assisted dying bill is not fit for purpose We should only cross that Rubicon with the toughest of safeguards and yet the bill is now weaker than ever

Whatever we think of “assisted dying” at a personal level, the bill before parliament is not fit for purpose.

www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...

20.06.2025 09:11 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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I’ll be voting against the Assisted Dying Bill on Friday.

While I support personal autonomy, we must tread with care.

This bill doesn’t consider people with conditions like MND or Locked-in syndrome and I believe we must do more to assist people live, not just to die.

18.06.2025 14:36 — 👍 29    🔁 6    💬 5    📌 1
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🌟 Southport Learning Town Has Officially Launched! 🌟

It was a real privilege to speak at the launch of Southport Learning Town on Friday evening at the West Lancs Yacht Club.

Let’s keep the momentum going and continue building a town where learning is for everyone, every day. 📚💡

16.06.2025 11:42 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 0
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This assisted dying bill has rapidly lost the confidence of MPs and the strong momentum against it is now clear.

13.06.2025 17:37 — 👍 14    🔁 6    💬 2    📌 4
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Great to be at the launch of the Southport Learning Town initiative tonight. Bodies like this are key to renewing the social life of towns, and I fully support everything they’re trying to do for our area. 📚

13.06.2025 18:06 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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My latest update newsletter is out now.🗞️

If you are a constituent, and would like to receive my regular newsletter you can sign up here
mailchi.mp/parliament/s...

11.06.2025 16:42 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Southport Pier to re-open as seaside town gets its 'groove back' Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the Government's intention to support the re-opening of the Southport landmark

Huge news for Southport 🏖️

Southport Pier set to re-open after Government announcement.

Reaction from @lcrmayor.bsky.social @patrickhurley.bsky.social @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

11.06.2025 15:35 — 👍 41    🔁 13    💬 2    📌 0

It is clear how powerful an emblem the Pier is for our town, and I could not be more pleased to know that it will now stand proud once again as the focal point of our coast.

11.06.2025 14:55 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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