Al Carns
@alcarns.bsky.social
Labour Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak and Minister for the Armed Forces in the Ministry of Defence. Served 24 years in the Royal Marines, now a Reservist and politician.
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Labour is taking decisive action to back our Armed Forces & their families who make huge sacrifices to keep us safe. This landmark Bill delivers on our promise to put service personnel, veterans & their families first. Proud to join Minister @alcarns.bsky.social to support the #ArmedForcesBill
January 26, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Labour is taking decisive action to back our Armed Forces & their families who make huge sacrifices to keep us safe. This landmark Bill delivers on our promise to put service personnel, veterans & their families first. Proud to join Minister @alcarns.bsky.social to support the #ArmedForcesBill
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👏 Residents in Selly Oak Birmingham met with @alcarns.bsky.social MP to discuss the importance of the Climate and Nature Bill, and the urgent action needed to tackle the climate-nature crisis.
🐝 Thanks to The Co-operative Bank for helping #CANBill campaigners reach more decision makers.
🐝 Thanks to The Co-operative Bank for helping #CANBill campaigners reach more decision makers.
January 26, 2026 at 12:09 PM
👏 Residents in Selly Oak Birmingham met with @alcarns.bsky.social MP to discuss the importance of the Climate and Nature Bill, and the urgent action needed to tackle the climate-nature crisis.
🐝 Thanks to The Co-operative Bank for helping #CANBill campaigners reach more decision makers.
🐝 Thanks to The Co-operative Bank for helping #CANBill campaigners reach more decision makers.
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social is investing £1.5 BILLION into our arts, museums, libraries, and heritage sites over the next 5 years.
£760m – museums
£425m – arts venues
£230m – heritage buildings
£27.5m – libraries
✅Protect 1,000+ local cultural venues
✅Secure thousands of jobs
£760m – museums
£425m – arts venues
£230m – heritage buildings
£27.5m – libraries
✅Protect 1,000+ local cultural venues
✅Secure thousands of jobs
January 22, 2026 at 5:06 PM
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social is investing £1.5 BILLION into our arts, museums, libraries, and heritage sites over the next 5 years.
£760m – museums
£425m – arts venues
£230m – heritage buildings
£27.5m – libraries
✅Protect 1,000+ local cultural venues
✅Secure thousands of jobs
£760m – museums
£425m – arts venues
£230m – heritage buildings
£27.5m – libraries
✅Protect 1,000+ local cultural venues
✅Secure thousands of jobs
Our country has always stood up in the face of tyranny. This isn’t about politics. This comes down to having the courage to make the right decision. 🫡
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
www.mirror.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Our country has always stood up in the face of tyranny. This isn’t about politics. This comes down to having the courage to make the right decision. 🫡
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Honoured to join the Armed Forces Minister, @alcarns.bsky.social MP and the Redditch Royal British Legion for the dedication of the Jarvis Room at Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club.
The Royal British Legion and its volunteers do invaluable work supporting veterans and serving personnel.
The Royal British Legion and its volunteers do invaluable work supporting veterans and serving personnel.
January 10, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Honoured to join the Armed Forces Minister, @alcarns.bsky.social MP and the Redditch Royal British Legion for the dedication of the Jarvis Room at Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club.
The Royal British Legion and its volunteers do invaluable work supporting veterans and serving personnel.
The Royal British Legion and its volunteers do invaluable work supporting veterans and serving personnel.
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🌹 🇬🇧 Real patriotism isn’t about shouting or division. It’s about service, responsibility and rebuilding Britain together argues Veterans Minister @alcarns.bsky.social
‘Real patriotism is about service, not spectacle’ – LabourList
Real patriotism doesn’t shout. It doesn’t wave a flag to win an argument. It is lived quietly, every day, by people who look after one…
labourlist.org
December 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🌹 🇬🇧 Real patriotism isn’t about shouting or division. It’s about service, responsibility and rebuilding Britain together argues Veterans Minister @alcarns.bsky.social
Lovely to visit @yardleywoodsch.bsky.social today and present a prize to Aaryan, this year’s brilliant runner-up in my Christmas card competition. A huge well done to Aaryan, and thank you to everyone at the school for the warm welcome and for all you do for our young people.
We loved having MP @alcarns.bsky.social visit our school today! He presented a prize to our amazing runner-up in this year’s Christmas card competition. We are all proud of you Aaryan!
November 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Lovely to visit @yardleywoodsch.bsky.social today and present a prize to Aaryan, this year’s brilliant runner-up in my Christmas card competition. A huge well done to Aaryan, and thank you to everyone at the school for the warm welcome and for all you do for our young people.
🏟️The designs for the new @birminghamcity.bsky.social
stadium look fantastic
🌍With such a clear nod to the city’s rich history, the stadium will become a national landmark attracting visitors worldwide
💼This major infrastructure project will have a transformational impact on the region and the city.
stadium look fantastic
🌍With such a clear nod to the city’s rich history, the stadium will become a national landmark attracting visitors worldwide
💼This major infrastructure project will have a transformational impact on the region and the city.
November 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
🏟️The designs for the new @birminghamcity.bsky.social
stadium look fantastic
🌍With such a clear nod to the city’s rich history, the stadium will become a national landmark attracting visitors worldwide
💼This major infrastructure project will have a transformational impact on the region and the city.
stadium look fantastic
🌍With such a clear nod to the city’s rich history, the stadium will become a national landmark attracting visitors worldwide
💼This major infrastructure project will have a transformational impact on the region and the city.
It was a privilege to join fellow Defence Ministers yesterday to pay our respects at the Constituency Garden of Remembrance at the Palace of Westminster. The Garden brings together tributes from every constituency in the UK, as well as from the Commonwealth and the Overseas Territories.
#Remembrance
#Remembrance
November 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
It was a privilege to join fellow Defence Ministers yesterday to pay our respects at the Constituency Garden of Remembrance at the Palace of Westminster. The Garden brings together tributes from every constituency in the UK, as well as from the Commonwealth and the Overseas Territories.
#Remembrance
#Remembrance
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£20 million community investment for Druids Heath • #SellyOak MP @alcarns.bsky.social secures £2m a year for a decade from Pride of Place programme
READ: bvoices.uk/4h11G8N
#Birmingham #DruidsHeath #community
READ: bvoices.uk/4h11G8N
#Birmingham #DruidsHeath #community
September 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
£20 million community investment for Druids Heath • #SellyOak MP @alcarns.bsky.social secures £2m a year for a decade from Pride of Place programme
READ: bvoices.uk/4h11G8N
#Birmingham #DruidsHeath #community
READ: bvoices.uk/4h11G8N
#Birmingham #DruidsHeath #community
💪 Since being elected, I’ve worked hard in Parliament to stand up for Selly Oak – and now that work is delivering real results.
🙌 We’ve secured £20 million of long-term funding for Druids Heath through Labour’s Pride in Place programme: £2 million every year for the next decade.
🙌 We’ve secured £20 million of long-term funding for Druids Heath through Labour’s Pride in Place programme: £2 million every year for the next decade.
September 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
💪 Since being elected, I’ve worked hard in Parliament to stand up for Selly Oak – and now that work is delivering real results.
🙌 We’ve secured £20 million of long-term funding for Druids Heath through Labour’s Pride in Place programme: £2 million every year for the next decade.
🙌 We’ve secured £20 million of long-term funding for Druids Heath through Labour’s Pride in Place programme: £2 million every year for the next decade.
Yesterday, I joined Bournville Village Trust and Spring Housing Association for a tour of the Beeches. The building in Bournville is being given a new lease of life as apartments for families (on Birmingham City Council’s waiting list) who are in urgent need of a home.
Al Carns MP visits new apartments for families in Bournville : Bournville Village Trust
Serving communities since 1900
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September 18, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Yesterday, I joined Bournville Village Trust and Spring Housing Association for a tour of the Beeches. The building in Bournville is being given a new lease of life as apartments for families (on Birmingham City Council’s waiting list) who are in urgent need of a home.
I recently had the pleasure of spending an evening in conversation with the brilliant Jacqui Smith. It was a privilege to share stories from my time in the Royal Marines, Everest, my year as MP for Selly Oak & my time in Government as Minister for Veterans & People. Here’s to the journey ahead.
August 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I recently had the pleasure of spending an evening in conversation with the brilliant Jacqui Smith. It was a privilege to share stories from my time in the Royal Marines, Everest, my year as MP for Selly Oak & my time in Government as Minister for Veterans & People. Here’s to the journey ahead.
I visited Acorns Children's Hospice and admired the new mural created in honour of the remarkable Benjamin Zephaniah- renowned poet, musician, actor, proud Brummie, and advocate for causes close to his heart. Benjamin was a devoted long-standing supporter of Acorns, generously giving his time.
August 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I visited Acorns Children's Hospice and admired the new mural created in honour of the remarkable Benjamin Zephaniah- renowned poet, musician, actor, proud Brummie, and advocate for causes close to his heart. Benjamin was a devoted long-standing supporter of Acorns, generously giving his time.
Great to visit Birmingham Hippodrome- the UK’s busiest theatre and a real cultural gem for our city. The Hipp is more than a stage- it’s a driver of opportunity, creativity & over £73m in economic value for our region. I’m looking forward to working together to champion the role of the arts in Bham.
August 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Great to visit Birmingham Hippodrome- the UK’s busiest theatre and a real cultural gem for our city. The Hipp is more than a stage- it’s a driver of opportunity, creativity & over £73m in economic value for our region. I’m looking forward to working together to champion the role of the arts in Bham.
During a recent visit to Birmingham Children's Hospital, I witnessed remarkable work from an exceptional team dedicated to supporting all our children and women in society. I learned about the Trust's innovative approach, including 3D-printing heart models to enhance cardiology treatment.
August 1, 2025 at 9:42 AM
During a recent visit to Birmingham Children's Hospital, I witnessed remarkable work from an exceptional team dedicated to supporting all our children and women in society. I learned about the Trust's innovative approach, including 3D-printing heart models to enhance cardiology treatment.
As veteran, I recognise the challenges that many of our Service personnel can face when transitioning back to civilian life. This week's visit to Combat Stress in Birmingham was deeply moving. I saw the care being provided and met veterans who are on their journey to recovery.
July 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
As veteran, I recognise the challenges that many of our Service personnel can face when transitioning back to civilian life. This week's visit to Combat Stress in Birmingham was deeply moving. I saw the care being provided and met veterans who are on their journey to recovery.
On Friday, I made my first ever plasma donation at the Birmingham Donor Centre. As MP for Selly Oak, I’m proud to stand up for a stronger, more self-sufficient NHS. Plasma donations are vital– they help treat over 50 life-threatening conditions.
#giveplasma @givebloodnhs.bsky.social
#giveplasma @givebloodnhs.bsky.social
July 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
On Friday, I made my first ever plasma donation at the Birmingham Donor Centre. As MP for Selly Oak, I’m proud to stand up for a stronger, more self-sufficient NHS. Plasma donations are vital– they help treat over 50 life-threatening conditions.
#giveplasma @givebloodnhs.bsky.social
#giveplasma @givebloodnhs.bsky.social
A reminder that I will be at Cotteridge Church on Mon 21 July, to discuss and address the issue of poverty with our constituents. I am eager to hear the concerns and issues of local residents, take questions, and discuss the efforts being made to combat poverty at both local and national levels.
July 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
A reminder that I will be at Cotteridge Church on Mon 21 July, to discuss and address the issue of poverty with our constituents. I am eager to hear the concerns and issues of local residents, take questions, and discuss the efforts being made to combat poverty at both local and national levels.
I'd be delighted if you could join me on Thur 24 July for a relaxed evening filled with stories, laughter, perhaps a drink or two, and an exclusive look into my life as an MP. Most importantly, your presence will support Labour's 2026 campaign fund.
🎟️Book your tickets here: labevents.org/wm25alcarns
🎟️Book your tickets here: labevents.org/wm25alcarns
July 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I'd be delighted if you could join me on Thur 24 July for a relaxed evening filled with stories, laughter, perhaps a drink or two, and an exclusive look into my life as an MP. Most importantly, your presence will support Labour's 2026 campaign fund.
🎟️Book your tickets here: labevents.org/wm25alcarns
🎟️Book your tickets here: labevents.org/wm25alcarns
Last week, I visited the Outpost Arts Centre in Druids Heath and meeting with Jayne. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about this remarkable community facility. We discussed the Cultural Placemaking Plan for Druids Heath and the ongoing efforts to establish a Cultural Action Area.
July 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Last week, I visited the Outpost Arts Centre in Druids Heath and meeting with Jayne. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about this remarkable community facility. We discussed the Cultural Placemaking Plan for Druids Heath and the ongoing efforts to establish a Cultural Action Area.
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Christchurch C of E Secondary Academy. Since the tragic loss of their student Leo Ross, the school community has faced significant challenges. It was heartening to return to the school and reconnect with the remarkable staff and students.
July 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Christchurch C of E Secondary Academy. Since the tragic loss of their student Leo Ross, the school community has faced significant challenges. It was heartening to return to the school and reconnect with the remarkable staff and students.
I had a fantastic time attending this year's CoCoMAD festival at Cotteridge Park on Saturday. It was great to see so many people there enjoying themselves. CoCoMAD is run by Friends of Cotteridge Park, a group of dedicated volunteers who are always looking for more people to join their team.
July 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I had a fantastic time attending this year's CoCoMAD festival at Cotteridge Park on Saturday. It was great to see so many people there enjoying themselves. CoCoMAD is run by Friends of Cotteridge Park, a group of dedicated volunteers who are always looking for more people to join their team.
Today marks a fantastic milestone for rail travel in our region as the Midlands Rail Hub progresses, bringing with it new connections, additional platforms and up to 300 extra trains daily. At a visit to Kings Norton Station I witnessed how this investment will bridge communities and enhance travel.
July 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Today marks a fantastic milestone for rail travel in our region as the Midlands Rail Hub progresses, bringing with it new connections, additional platforms and up to 300 extra trains daily. At a visit to Kings Norton Station I witnessed how this investment will bridge communities and enhance travel.