Patrick Hurley

Labour is right to take action to protect children from the harms of social media Labour MP Patrick Hurley explains why he supports the government’s decision to consult on further steps to protect children online, including whether access to social media should be restricted for un...

Labour MP @patrickhurley.bsky.social Hurley sets out why he supports the government’s decision to consult on further steps to protect children online, including whether access to social media should be restricted for under-16s.

I mean, if anything deserves a face palm, it's this.

VINCI to deliver £73m+ Marine Lake Events Centre - Place North West Third time’s the charm? Sefton Council has named VINCI Building the preferred contractor for the landmark Southport venue after deals fell through with Kier and GRAHAM last year.

Good news. Step by step, month by month, we are renewing Southport.

More to come too.

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The best city region in the world.

National Commission on Electoral Reform: Terms of Reference APPG for Fair Elections

🔑 Key takeaways:

📊💥 Record political fragmentation has broken First Past The Post

📉 Public distrust is driving the public towards populist parties

‼️ FPTP may now harm Labour and the Conservatives

🗳️ Westminster needs a National Commission on Electoral Reform

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Can First Past the Post cope with multi-party politics?

🗒️ The APPG was delighted to host a private briefing in Parliament today with…

🗣️ Professor Sir John Curtice of @unistrathclyde.bsky.social
🗣️ Dr David Klemperer of @uniofbath.bsky.social
🪑 Emma Harrison of @makevotesmatter.bsky.social

Big Onion praised in Parliament for excellent role in helping hundreds of young people into work | Stand Up For Southport The Big Onion has been praised by a Government Minister for its “excellent work in trying to help young people into work”.  The organisation opened a hub in the Town Hall Gardens in Southport town cen...

Big Onion praised in Parliament for excellent role in helping hundreds of young people into work.

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'Holocaust Memorial Day reminds us where prejudice can lead and how language, stereotypes and division can cause harm' | Stand Up For Southport Holocaust Memorial Day takes place today (Tuesday 27th January 2026) as he warned people today to heed the lessons of the past, saying: “The Holocaust did not begin with camps or killing. It began wit...

‘Holocaust Memorial Day reminds us where prejudice can lead and how language, stereotypes and division can cause harm’

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Volare in Southport 'thrilled' to win UK's Best Restaurant title at UK SBA Small Business Awards | Stand Up For Southport Southport BID feature by Stand Up For Southport Volare in Southport is celebrating winning the title of the UK’s Best Restaurant!  The warm and welcoming family-run venue, which specialises in delicio...

Volare in Southport thrilled to win "UK’s Best Restaurant" title at UK SBA Small Business Awards standupforsouthport.com/volare-in-so...

Making Energy Greener welcomes Warm Homes Plan as vital step to more energy efficient and affordable homes | Stand Up For Southport Making Energy Greener sponsored feature Making Energy Greener welcomes today’s launch of the Government’s £15 billion Warm Homes Plan – a bold and transformative step towards a more energy-efficient, ...

Making Energy Greener welcomes Warm Homes Plan as vital step to more energy efficient and affordable homes standupforsouthport.com/making-energ...

World would be a ‘better place’ if US took over Greenland, says Nigel Farage Reform leader says he agrees ‘strategically’ with Trump but adds that views of Greenlanders must be respected

World would be a ‘better place’ if US took over Greenland, says Nigel Farage.

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'Britain’s coastal towns are the front line of national renewal' - LabourList After years of neglect, Labour must put coastal communities at the heart of renewal – tackling deprivation, flooding and health inequality.

‘Britain’s coastal towns are the front line of national renewal’

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Expansion of support scheme to help thousands of people back into work Up to 250,000 more people with health conditions will receive support to stay in or return to work, as a groundbreaking programme proven to transform lives and boost living standards is to be rolled o...

Up to 250,000 more people with health conditions will receive support to stay in or return to work

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Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce We aim to increase the survivability of less survivable cancers to 28% by 2029 in line with the NHS Long Term Plan for Cancer.

I’m supporting Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week. These cancers receive just 19% of research funding despite causing 40% of all cancer related deaths. This is unacceptable.

We need to #CloseTheResearchGap.

To learn more about Less Survivable Cancers, visit: lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk

The stats are clear. We're calling for change. It's time to close #CloseTheResearchGap.

lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/awarenessweek/

a decade is a long time in politics

Reform are simply becoming a second home for Conservative Politicians.

Nigel Farage is filling his ranks with ex-Conservative Ministers while no doubt telling everyone that he will fix all the mistakes caused by these same politicians!

Reform proving - once again - that they’re just a harbour for washed-up, failed Conservatives.

There’s nothing new on offer.

Only Labour offers a change from the failed experiments of the last Tory government.

Ex-Marine who put life in politicians' hands makes Nigel Farage prediction Veterans' minister Al Carns, a former Marine who was awarded the Military Cross in 2011, said Nigel Farage's refusal to back British troops going to Ukraine shows who he is as a leader

EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Marine who put life in politicians' hands makes Nigel Farage prediction www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

X is paying Reform UK MPs while its AI produces sexually explicit images of children and women, the public deserves answers.

Will they return the money they’ve earned from the platform? 1/6

Green light for new padel facility at Victoria Park in Southport with revamped tennis courts and new coffee kiosk | Stand Up For Southport Plans for a new padel facility in Southport have won planning permission – and could open as early as Spring this year.  Birkdale Padel will be created at Victoria Park in Southport after being grante...

Green light for new padel facility at Victoria Park in Southport with revamped tennis courts and new coffee kiosk.

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New Council Tax exemption for Sefton households affected by terminal illness.

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All welcome at Sefton Holocaust Memorial Service in Southport with theme of ‘Bridging Generations’ | Stand Up For Southport All are invited to attend the annual Sefton Holocaust Memorial Service. This year’s event will take place on Sunday 25th January 2026 at Christ Church on Lord Street in Southport town centre PR8 1AA. ...

All welcome at Sefton Holocaust Memorial Service in Southport with theme of ‘Bridging Generations’ standupforsouthport.com/all-welcome-...

Political editor @jamesrball.com explains how Elon Musk's AI tool Grok has become a destabilising force, and if the UK and Europe don’t act now, they never will.

🔗 Read the full piece: buff.ly/Z1EP5ct

The golden age of vaccine development The first vaccine was a lucky accident. Now we can design new vaccines in weeks, atom by atom.

The golden age of vaccine development -

The first vaccine was a lucky accident. Now we can design new vaccines in weeks, atom by atom. open.substack.com/pub/worksinp...

21 new Southport developments we're excited to see in 2026 as town enjoys investment boom | Stand Up For Southport Southport is busy preparing for an exciting year in 2026 with some huge developments taking shape and multi-millions pounds in investment flowing into the town.  Here are 10 of the biggest redevelopme...

21 new Southport developments we’re excited to see in 2026 as town enjoys investment boom

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YouTube video by CEGA Stacking The Deck - with Christopher Eccleston

I’m still figuring out if this is the right policy, but this ad is definitely persuasive.

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Thank you @patrickhurley.bsky.social for sharing his own personal experiences and for highlighting the devastating impact of #lesssurvivablecancers on individuals and their loved ones in Parliament yesterday. These cancers must be a priority in the National Cancer Plan to transform survival.

YouTube video by JOHN GALLAGHER Ian McNabb & Peter Buck : 'So.Central Rain' ( Monitor Mix)

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