@leepitcher.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme To get in touch ๐ lee.pitcher.mp@parliament.uk https://linktr.ee/leepitchermp
Great to see Safiya at the Down Syndrome Association Stand in Portcullis House yesterday. Proud to support #WorldDownSyndromeDay
#WDSD2025 #LotsOfSocks
Read more about the work of @commonsproccom.parliament.uk which I chair.
From proxy voting to the way in which select committee chairs get elected. We are busy reviewing the procedures of the House of Commons and, hopefully, recommending improvements!
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Time well spent with the @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social team along Finkle Street in Thorne. Thank you for sharing your lived experience with me.
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๐ Doncaster East Superloop ๐
I promised to bring back reliable buses, and today marks a big step! With the South Yorkshire bus consultation closing, Iโve proposed the Doncaster East Superloop to connect key areas and cut travel times.
Read my letter & see the route below ๐
๐ฅ Lindholme ๐ฅ
Fantastic to visit the thriving Freedom Boxing Club at Lindholme Community Gym this weekend!
Iโve heard that even Roman Fury, brother of boxing champs Tyson and Tommy Fury, has even been to this great venue in the past!
This morning Doncaster MPs met with Mayor Ros Jones and Doncaster Council for our regular update in relation to Doncaster Airport.
Over the coming weeks that hard work is reaching a critical point so that we can move to the next stage and get the airport ready for passenger flights in Spring 2026.
๐ง Fixing Westwoodside Potholes ๐ง
Earlier this week, I visited Tindale Bank Road in Westwoodside after hearing from constituents about its poor condition.
After seeing the issues firsthand, Iโll be working to get the sign repaired and the potholes fixed as soon as possible.
๐ฆ Rossington Banking Hub ๐ฆ
Yesterday, I visited the new Rossington Banking Hubโthe second to open in our constituency in six months, making banking more accessible for everyone.
Excitingly, Halifax will join the team next Wednesday!
Find out more here:
www.cashaccess.co.uk/hubs/new-ros...
Wes and Stephen with Charlie and his family and team
Today Stephen Kinnock and I announce the biggest funding for hospices in a generation:
ยฃ100 million for improving buildings, kit and technology
ยฃ26 million grant for children and young peopleโs hospices
An early Christmas present for hospices that do a wonderful job for families.
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After 2 long years, the first flight has landed back at Doncaster Sheffield Airport! A huge milestone, thanks to the dedication of the team. This is just the startโDSA is set to fully reopen in Spring 2026, bringing jobs, growth & opportunity to our region.
#SaveDSA
Today, the Labour Government announced ยฃ27 million to roll out opt-out testing as part of our goal to end new transmissions of HIV by 2030.
#WorldAidsDay2024
Today, Parliament is debating a Bill that seeks to change the law on assisted dying.
Many constituents have asked about my position. I will be voting in favour of the Bill at its Second Reading.
To see the personal reasons behind my decision, please watch my YouTube video.
Welcome to my page! Follow for updates on Doncaster East & Isle of Axholme.
As your MP, I'm working to:
โ๏ธ Reopen our airport & create jobs
โก Launch GB Energy & cut bills
๐ฅ Support local NHS & hospitals
๐ Tackle anti-social behavior
๐ Restore reliable buses for our communities
