I want residents to be aware that I have received threats of death and violence directly posted in response to a misleading video recently shared by the MP for Keighley and Ilkley, Robbie Moore. 
See my full statement below:
@katiewhitemp.bsky.social
πΉLabour MP for Leeds North West π Climate and Nature Champion π¬π§ Proud Yorkshire Woman Katie.White.MP@parliament.uk
I want residents to be aware that I have received threats of death and violence directly posted in response to a misleading video recently shared by the MP for Keighley and Ilkley, Robbie Moore. 
See my full statement below:
It was a privilege to attend the international energy conference yesterday hosted by IEA & the inspiring @edmilibandmp.bsky.social 
 
Great speech by the Prime Minister. 
Britain is committed to energy security through net zero for our future generations π¬π§ π
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I am absolutely honoured to become ambassador for @leedswomensaid.bsky.social 
Nik and her team are an absolute inspiration and Iβm looking forward to learning more from them; championing and supporting them, on our mission to halve violence against women and girls
Some elements of this job are joyful. 
Meeting people like Liz, who have the vision,  passion and just GSD. 
Today she and her team made girls rugby in Otley a reality, for the first game. It was a privilege to be there and to see and feel what they have created. 
Hereβs to many more games! π
Beautiful morning at #SurpriseView for the raising of the Easter Cross, what a day to raise it βοΈ and a brilliant effort from all the organisers and volunteers
05.04.2025 12:00 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Great to be out in Yeadon again this afternoon for 
#NationalCampaignWeekend, hearing about housing and buses. 
Talking to people F2F is such a brilliant tonic. And I enjoyed meeting some lovely cats πββ¬ 
The weather held out so there was no need for the trusty Labour brolly this week βοΈ
Can I ask what your email address is?
17.03.2025 10:11 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0What are Labour doing for pensioners? We've just run the most successful Pension Credit campaign in history signing 50,000 more people up for support. 
Let's take a look at some charts π
Yesterday I spoke in the house around the smart phone free bill introduced by the brilliant Josh MacAllister. Proud to work with him & colleagues.
It was an important step and there was good cross party agreement. 
Looking forward hearing more from the Professor Whitty and taking further action.
Happy World Book Day π great to hear Education Secretary pick a Yorkshire classic ππ»
Think I fell in love with reading later in life & its such a source of joy - I read Circe 2x. 
Went to the event in Parliament this week - such a great initiative, anything we can do foster a love of reading π
bit.ly/3XeVCkf 
The Sunday Times just called it βthe most important document youβll never read,β but todayβs Carbon Budget is a big deal. 
I've recorded a video on what it is and what it means.
Watch below and let me know what you think β¬οΈ
www.cbi.org.uk/articles/gro...
The net zero economy grew by 10% in 2024 and generated Β£83bn for econ
CBI found 22,000 net zero businesses, from renewable energy to green finance, employ almost a million people in FT jobs. The ave wage in the businesses  was also Β£5,600 higher than the nat ave.
Labour promised 2 million extra appointments within a year of the election. 
NHS England statistics released today show we delivered on that promise in just 5 months.
Fixing our public services after the state the Tories left them in will take time, but this is the change the country voted for πΉ
Huge congratulations π₯³ Thatβs lovely news x
09.02.2025 19:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The first duty of any government is to protect its citizens.
The Tories failed to maintain our flood defences putting lives and livelihoods at risk. 
Labour is investing a record Β£2.65bn to upgrade and build defences to protect communities.
www.ft.com/content/4d8a...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/f...
Absolutely great to see. 
Moons is such a brilliant business who I highlighted in my maiden speech. 
A company whoβve navigated generations & continue produce gorgeous fabrics. 
It was a pleasure to visit the factory. 
Now I just need one of those caps π§’!
Today I signed the Book of Commitment provided by @het.org.uk and lit a candle this evening with the Holocaust Rememberance Trust.
We must never forget the Holocaust or the victims. Never Again must always mean, Never Again.
#holocaustmemorialday
#lightthedarkness
Since announcing my diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer a few weeks ago Iβve become increasingly aware of how misunderstood the condition is. 
So I want to debunk a few misconceptions:
1/7 (short posts!)
Fantastic evening at Guiseley Theatre with sell out guest @torstenbell.bsky.social talking through some aspects of his brilliant book, copies provided by the best book shop @bksotsquare.bsky.social 
Gave us all a boost this evening πͺπ»πΉ
Kemi Badenoch mentioned how much the UK's debt interest is costing us. She's right, it's becoming crippling. And a very substantial portion of that debt was added to the UK government's balance sheet during the Conservatives' period in office. 
UK debt 2010: Β£1trn
UK debt 2024: Β£2.8178trn
Missing my morning updates from the excellent Jack and Samβs podcast. Was a great round up of events to start the day. Please bring it back soon @samcoatessky.bsky.social
15.01.2025 11:12 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Had the best six months with my room mate @torstenbell.bsky.social hoping he comes back to visit us lots but wishing him well in his new role as Pensions Minister. 
Will be an incredible asset to  Government, heβs one of smartest and nicest people I know.
www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-a... 
An important letter from Womenβs Aid
All day Iβve kept thinking of the words of John Valliant on the Today programme this morning - that nature has a 51% share in anything we own. 
Terrifying scenes in πΊπΈ right now but sadly not out of sink or expectations of #climatechange #LAfires ππ
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...
Iβll be voting for the Childrenβs Wellbeing bill tonight
08.01.2025 17:53 β π 6 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The Education Committee has launched an inquiry on 'Solving the SEND Crisis'. 
We are keen to hear from constituents and organisations alike - evidence can be in text, audio or video form. 
The deadline is January 30th. Please follow the link to submit: 
committees.parliament.uk/work/8684/so...
Successive governments have failed on social care. Itβs not a shortage of good ideas thatβs the problem, but a shortage of good politics.
Today that changes with Louise Casey.
Britain has a social care crisis. Hereβs how weβll work together to fix it ππ»
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Since the general election, weβve hit the ground running on the NHS: ending doctorsβ strikes, starting to cut waiting lists, investing in GPs, hospicesβ¦
A lot done, a hell of a lot more to do. But as I look to 2025, I can see the road to recovery.
www.thetimes.com/article/ac0c...
Wes and Stephen with Charlie and his family and team
Today Stephen Kinnock and I announce the biggest funding for hospices in a generation:
Β£100 million for improving buildings, kit and technology
Β£26 million grant for children and young peopleβs hospices
An early Christmas present for hospices that do a wonderful job for families.
Today is the final day to book your winter vaccines online, through the NHS App or 119. This is the most convenient way to book your vaccines.
For options of how you can book your vaccines after this please visit  nhs.uk/wintervaccin...