Plymouth Labour

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Joined February 2009

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    Between 8 December 2018 and my election in June 2017, I have spoken in debates 142 times, mentioned Plymouth 88 times, tabled 264 written questions and has voted in 83.3% of votes. We will never get our fair share of money, time and attention from government if we stay quiet.

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    - today I am publishing my 18 month Parliamentary Speaking stats. When I was elected I said I want to do politics differently – that means being open, transparent and more accountable as Plymouth’s Member of Parliament.

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    19 hours ago

    I’ve written to ⁦⁩ demanding a permanent uplift in government funding to Plymouth for our children with SEND needs. A one-off raise is welcome but the support for these children needs to be long-term.

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    18 hours ago

    Single parents make up nearly two thirds of all households hit by the cap and three quarters of those have a child aged under five.

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    I want to make sure the long-term base will remain in Plymouth and have a debate in Parliament next week. Have you served? Is a member of your family in the Royal Marines? What does it mean to have certainty about where they’re based?

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    19 hours ago

    If you’ve served in the or know someone who has, get in touch with with your views. Brilliant that this will be debated in Parliament next week 👇👇

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    Jan 4

    Glenholt residents, particularly older people and those with mobility issues, rely on their local Post Office. I’ve written to the PO Chief Executive this morning asking for further detail and answers on if and when we can expect to see it reopened.

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    Jan 3

    Had a chance tonight to give a Parliamentary report back to the members meeting tonight. Big challenges ahead for to get its fair share - that’s my priority for 2019

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    Jan 3

    My column in - why it's not right that Plymouth children don't get their fair share & how too many people have lost faith that the next generation will do better than the last. Oh, and my struggle to leave the house not covered in baby sick

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    Jan 1

    Whatever the reason behind receiving a 1p payment, a system that allows this has lost its humanity and common sense. I’m hearing far too many stories from people who are baffled by UC and finding it near impossible to plan

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    Jan 2

    Are you suffering from ? Symptoms include: Sky-high fares Cramped carriages Unreliable services There is a cure. Watch this 👇

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    Jan 2

    First campaign day of the year with to take back our railway

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    Jan 2

    Luke and I were out this morning talking to passengers about the latest rail fare increases. Hear why things have to change and Labour’s Plan for rail in the far south west👇

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    Jan 2

    A lively and positive first stall of the year - on train fare hikes! Ordinary folks are being priced out - this is bad for everyone’s quality of life and for the economy!

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    Jan 2

    The TUC today (Wednesday) reveals that the same private rail companies that are putting fares up by 3.1% today, have paid out over £1 billion in dividends to shareholders in the last six years.

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    Jan 2

    Train fares are getting beyond a joke. Out with and local activists talking to passengers at Plymouth Station this morning about yet more price rises today.

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    Rail fares are up by 36% since 2010, having risen more than twice as fast as wages With punctuality at its worst in 13 years, today’s increases are an affront to passengers Labour will bring our railways back into public ownership and cap fares to stop above inflation rises

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    Jan 2

    Since 2010 your rail fares have gone up by 36%. Today rail fares go up by 3.1%. There is another way: let’s take railways back into public ownership and invest profits that go to private train companies now back into a better railway and lower fares

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    Jan 2

    Out with volunteers at train station campaigning against the Tory rail rip off where fares have risen 36% since 2010. Let’s take the railways back into public ownership – At Spar Plymouth Railway Station

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  20. Jan 1

    Early shift well organised for Campaign at Plymouth station.

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