Andrew Pakes MP
@andrewpakes.bsky.social
Labour & Co-operative MP for Peterborough
Nothing beats getting home after a week in Parliament. And few welcome signs better than Peterborough Cathedral ❤️🙏
February 5, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Nothing beats getting home after a week in Parliament. And few welcome signs better than Peterborough Cathedral ❤️🙏
This world can be wicked at the moment.
I hope the news that the body of Ran Gvili - the final hostage held by Hamas - has been recovered will bring some sort of peace. My prayers with Ran and his loved ones.
The last hostage is returning home.
I hope the news that the body of Ran Gvili - the final hostage held by Hamas - has been recovered will bring some sort of peace. My prayers with Ran and his loved ones.
The last hostage is returning home.
January 26, 2026 at 8:30 PM
This world can be wicked at the moment.
I hope the news that the body of Ran Gvili - the final hostage held by Hamas - has been recovered will bring some sort of peace. My prayers with Ran and his loved ones.
The last hostage is returning home.
I hope the news that the body of Ran Gvili - the final hostage held by Hamas - has been recovered will bring some sort of peace. My prayers with Ran and his loved ones.
The last hostage is returning home.
Getting some good ideas to improve Paston at our Pride in Place event this morning.
We have £20 million for community investment in Paston, Gunthorpe and parts of Dogsthorpe over next 10 years.
Thanks to the police, councillors and residents for contributing today.
We have £20 million for community investment in Paston, Gunthorpe and parts of Dogsthorpe over next 10 years.
Thanks to the police, councillors and residents for contributing today.
January 24, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Getting some good ideas to improve Paston at our Pride in Place event this morning.
We have £20 million for community investment in Paston, Gunthorpe and parts of Dogsthorpe over next 10 years.
Thanks to the police, councillors and residents for contributing today.
We have £20 million for community investment in Paston, Gunthorpe and parts of Dogsthorpe over next 10 years.
Thanks to the police, councillors and residents for contributing today.
🔍 Spotted one of these out today.
I came across one of our new Discover Peterborough billboards whilst out with the Peterborough Positive team.
Check it out 🙏
👉 discoverpeterborough.co.uk
I came across one of our new Discover Peterborough billboards whilst out with the Peterborough Positive team.
Check it out 🙏
👉 discoverpeterborough.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 8:55 PM
🔍 Spotted one of these out today.
I came across one of our new Discover Peterborough billboards whilst out with the Peterborough Positive team.
Check it out 🙏
👉 discoverpeterborough.co.uk
I came across one of our new Discover Peterborough billboards whilst out with the Peterborough Positive team.
Check it out 🙏
👉 discoverpeterborough.co.uk
This will be a positive move if it goes ahead.
Securing more resources for dementia users & families, adding to a brilliant hub at Paston Farm Community Centre.
Securing more resources for dementia users & families, adding to a brilliant hub at Paston Farm Community Centre.
Peterborough's cabinet to discuss relocating dementia centre
The service is currently based in a council-owned centre in Millfield, which is being sold.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 9:05 AM
This will be a positive move if it goes ahead.
Securing more resources for dementia users & families, adding to a brilliant hub at Paston Farm Community Centre.
Securing more resources for dementia users & families, adding to a brilliant hub at Paston Farm Community Centre.
How long has the stink being going on Bourges Boulevard?
This week I got everyone involved in the same room so we could look at the problem together and come up with a plan to finally deal with this.
Thanks to Anglian Water, Highways, council, Peterborough Positive for coming together.
This week I got everyone involved in the same room so we could look at the problem together and come up with a plan to finally deal with this.
Thanks to Anglian Water, Highways, council, Peterborough Positive for coming together.
January 18, 2026 at 11:24 AM
How long has the stink being going on Bourges Boulevard?
This week I got everyone involved in the same room so we could look at the problem together and come up with a plan to finally deal with this.
Thanks to Anglian Water, Highways, council, Peterborough Positive for coming together.
This week I got everyone involved in the same room so we could look at the problem together and come up with a plan to finally deal with this.
Thanks to Anglian Water, Highways, council, Peterborough Positive for coming together.
A really positive start to Friday with business leaders, developers & local government talking about the growth potential for Peterborough.
This is all about partnership - local leaders, Mayor, MPs & Government working together.
This is all about partnership - local leaders, Mayor, MPs & Government working together.
January 16, 2026 at 6:24 PM
A really positive start to Friday with business leaders, developers & local government talking about the growth potential for Peterborough.
This is all about partnership - local leaders, Mayor, MPs & Government working together.
This is all about partnership - local leaders, Mayor, MPs & Government working together.
Hope and prayers for all those standing up for freedom in Iran. The courage of freedom.
January 11, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Hope and prayers for all those standing up for freedom in Iran. The courage of freedom.
I hosted the first of my New Year community Pride in Place meetings on the Welland this weekend.
It is brilliant to be working with residents across Paston, Gunthorpe and Dogsthorpe to share ideas about how we should use the £20 million Pride in Place investment in the area over the next ten years.
It is brilliant to be working with residents across Paston, Gunthorpe and Dogsthorpe to share ideas about how we should use the £20 million Pride in Place investment in the area over the next ten years.
January 11, 2026 at 3:27 PM
I hosted the first of my New Year community Pride in Place meetings on the Welland this weekend.
It is brilliant to be working with residents across Paston, Gunthorpe and Dogsthorpe to share ideas about how we should use the £20 million Pride in Place investment in the area over the next ten years.
It is brilliant to be working with residents across Paston, Gunthorpe and Dogsthorpe to share ideas about how we should use the £20 million Pride in Place investment in the area over the next ten years.
I ended my first week back for the New Year with some of the team at Peterborough Foodbank.
I am really pleased that the government has agreed to lift the two child benefit cap. This will help nearly 10,000 children across city. No child should have to go to bed cold or hungry.
I am really pleased that the government has agreed to lift the two child benefit cap. This will help nearly 10,000 children across city. No child should have to go to bed cold or hungry.
January 10, 2026 at 12:54 PM
I ended my first week back for the New Year with some of the team at Peterborough Foodbank.
I am really pleased that the government has agreed to lift the two child benefit cap. This will help nearly 10,000 children across city. No child should have to go to bed cold or hungry.
I am really pleased that the government has agreed to lift the two child benefit cap. This will help nearly 10,000 children across city. No child should have to go to bed cold or hungry.
First Town Hall surgery of the year. A busy mix of personal cases and city-wide issues today. Thanks to Katy & Noreen for joining me.
January 9, 2026 at 9:33 PM
First Town Hall surgery of the year. A busy mix of personal cases and city-wide issues today. Thanks to Katy & Noreen for joining me.
Getting young people off benefits and into work is the “cause of our times”
Spot on @patmcfaddenmp.bsky.social
And Labour Government making a start with the Youth Guarantee, skills & apprenticeships.
Spot on @patmcfaddenmp.bsky.social
And Labour Government making a start with the Youth Guarantee, skills & apprenticeships.
Keir Starmer welfare chief says “cause of our times” is jobs for young people
EXCLUSIVE: Pat McFadden spoke exclusively to the Record about the UK Government's drive to help young people into work.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Getting young people off benefits and into work is the “cause of our times”
Spot on @patmcfaddenmp.bsky.social
And Labour Government making a start with the Youth Guarantee, skills & apprenticeships.
Spot on @patmcfaddenmp.bsky.social
And Labour Government making a start with the Youth Guarantee, skills & apprenticeships.
🇦🇺 Australian War Memorial 🇦🇺
It was a privilege to pay my respects at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra today.
As we approach Remembrance Sunday I asked for time in my itinerary to pay my respects at the war memorial. It was a powerful tribute.
It was a privilege to pay my respects at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra today.
As we approach Remembrance Sunday I asked for time in my itinerary to pay my respects at the war memorial. It was a powerful tribute.
October 29, 2025 at 6:10 AM
🇦🇺 Australian War Memorial 🇦🇺
It was a privilege to pay my respects at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra today.
As we approach Remembrance Sunday I asked for time in my itinerary to pay my respects at the war memorial. It was a powerful tribute.
It was a privilege to pay my respects at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra today.
As we approach Remembrance Sunday I asked for time in my itinerary to pay my respects at the war memorial. It was a powerful tribute.
It was a privilege to join representatives of our Jewish community & other faiths this evening at Peterborough Cathedral following the antisemitic terror attack on the synagogue in Manchester.
A powerful show of interfaith solidarity against hate & division 🙏
#BritainStandsTogether
A powerful show of interfaith solidarity against hate & division 🙏
#BritainStandsTogether
October 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
It was a privilege to join representatives of our Jewish community & other faiths this evening at Peterborough Cathedral following the antisemitic terror attack on the synagogue in Manchester.
A powerful show of interfaith solidarity against hate & division 🙏
#BritainStandsTogether
A powerful show of interfaith solidarity against hate & division 🙏
#BritainStandsTogether
⭐️ Helping Sue Ryder ⭐️
We all love Sue Ryder in Peterborough and know how important they are to so many families.
So it was a pleasure to join the team at City of Peterborough Tennis Club again for their Sue Ryder fundraiser.
We all love Sue Ryder in Peterborough and know how important they are to so many families.
So it was a pleasure to join the team at City of Peterborough Tennis Club again for their Sue Ryder fundraiser.
August 31, 2025 at 8:55 AM
⭐️ Helping Sue Ryder ⭐️
We all love Sue Ryder in Peterborough and know how important they are to so many families.
So it was a pleasure to join the team at City of Peterborough Tennis Club again for their Sue Ryder fundraiser.
We all love Sue Ryder in Peterborough and know how important they are to so many families.
So it was a pleasure to join the team at City of Peterborough Tennis Club again for their Sue Ryder fundraiser.
⭐️ Peterborough Lido ⭐️
It’s not all work no play. With friends in the city today, a visit to our Lido.
A jewel we need to celebrate - especially as it turns 90 next year.
🏊🏊🏊🏊🏊
It’s not all work no play. With friends in the city today, a visit to our Lido.
A jewel we need to celebrate - especially as it turns 90 next year.
🏊🏊🏊🏊🏊
August 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM
⭐️ Peterborough Lido ⭐️
It’s not all work no play. With friends in the city today, a visit to our Lido.
A jewel we need to celebrate - especially as it turns 90 next year.
🏊🏊🏊🏊🏊
It’s not all work no play. With friends in the city today, a visit to our Lido.
A jewel we need to celebrate - especially as it turns 90 next year.
🏊🏊🏊🏊🏊
A well deserved win for Oakham Ales Green Devil at Peterborough Beer Festival today.
A pleasure to be part of the CAMRA judging panel.
Thanks to all the volunteers and brewers for another cracking day.
❤️💪🍺🙏🏴
@camraofficial.bsky.social
A pleasure to be part of the CAMRA judging panel.
Thanks to all the volunteers and brewers for another cracking day.
❤️💪🍺🙏🏴
@camraofficial.bsky.social
August 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
A well deserved win for Oakham Ales Green Devil at Peterborough Beer Festival today.
A pleasure to be part of the CAMRA judging panel.
Thanks to all the volunteers and brewers for another cracking day.
❤️💪🍺🙏🏴
@camraofficial.bsky.social
A pleasure to be part of the CAMRA judging panel.
Thanks to all the volunteers and brewers for another cracking day.
❤️💪🍺🙏🏴
@camraofficial.bsky.social
Now here’s a Peterborough hero ❤️💪🙏
Always good to catch up with Cocoa Fowler from Food for Nought.
Cocoa is a tireless worker - alongside his other volunteers- helping to match up surplus food to foodbanks and those in need.
❤️💪🙏
Always good to catch up with Cocoa Fowler from Food for Nought.
Cocoa is a tireless worker - alongside his other volunteers- helping to match up surplus food to foodbanks and those in need.
❤️💪🙏
August 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Now here’s a Peterborough hero ❤️💪🙏
Always good to catch up with Cocoa Fowler from Food for Nought.
Cocoa is a tireless worker - alongside his other volunteers- helping to match up surplus food to foodbanks and those in need.
❤️💪🙏
Always good to catch up with Cocoa Fowler from Food for Nought.
Cocoa is a tireless worker - alongside his other volunteers- helping to match up surplus food to foodbanks and those in need.
❤️💪🙏
⭐️ VJ Day ⭐️
It was a privilege to join veterans, the Legion and civic leaders to commemorate VJ Day in Peterborough.
Thank you to everyone coming together to pay tribute to this remarkable generation and our veterans.
#VJDay
It was a privilege to join veterans, the Legion and civic leaders to commemorate VJ Day in Peterborough.
Thank you to everyone coming together to pay tribute to this remarkable generation and our veterans.
#VJDay
August 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
⭐️ VJ Day ⭐️
It was a privilege to join veterans, the Legion and civic leaders to commemorate VJ Day in Peterborough.
Thank you to everyone coming together to pay tribute to this remarkable generation and our veterans.
#VJDay
It was a privilege to join veterans, the Legion and civic leaders to commemorate VJ Day in Peterborough.
Thank you to everyone coming together to pay tribute to this remarkable generation and our veterans.
#VJDay
Good news ❤️🙏
I’m delighted that Laurel Court has received a funding boost from Historic England to help with the much-needed first steps in its restoration.
Well done to the Peterborough a Cathedral team ❤️🙏
I’m delighted that Laurel Court has received a funding boost from Historic England to help with the much-needed first steps in its restoration.
Well done to the Peterborough a Cathedral team ❤️🙏
August 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Good news ❤️🙏
I’m delighted that Laurel Court has received a funding boost from Historic England to help with the much-needed first steps in its restoration.
Well done to the Peterborough a Cathedral team ❤️🙏
I’m delighted that Laurel Court has received a funding boost from Historic England to help with the much-needed first steps in its restoration.
Well done to the Peterborough a Cathedral team ❤️🙏
⭐️ Great to see Peterborough will be 1 of 12 areas to share in £8 million initial funding to improve youth services ⭐️
This is about investing in youth services and making them better for young people.
This is about investing in youth services and making them better for young people.
August 6, 2025 at 8:56 AM
⭐️ Great to see Peterborough will be 1 of 12 areas to share in £8 million initial funding to improve youth services ⭐️
This is about investing in youth services and making them better for young people.
This is about investing in youth services and making them better for young people.
⭐️ July casework ⭐️
We had a little less casework in July after an exceptionally busy June.
This gives a snapshot of one aspect of the work my team and I do. It is not all I do. These are the cases we pick up by email, on the phone and at my regular surgeries.
We had a little less casework in July after an exceptionally busy June.
This gives a snapshot of one aspect of the work my team and I do. It is not all I do. These are the cases we pick up by email, on the phone and at my regular surgeries.
August 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
⭐️ July casework ⭐️
We had a little less casework in July after an exceptionally busy June.
This gives a snapshot of one aspect of the work my team and I do. It is not all I do. These are the cases we pick up by email, on the phone and at my regular surgeries.
We had a little less casework in July after an exceptionally busy June.
This gives a snapshot of one aspect of the work my team and I do. It is not all I do. These are the cases we pick up by email, on the phone and at my regular surgeries.
A wet start to the day but a warm welcome to everyone who came to my latest coffee morning at the Chestnuts Centre today.
August 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
A wet start to the day but a warm welcome to everyone who came to my latest coffee morning at the Chestnuts Centre today.
Great to join the team at Flag Fen. We are lucky to have such an archeological gem on our doorstep in Peterborough.
I also wanted to show my support after the event roundhouse fire.
See below for details of their crowdfunder 👇
Lots to see and do.
#Peterborough
☀️💪🙏❤️
I also wanted to show my support after the event roundhouse fire.
See below for details of their crowdfunder 👇
Lots to see and do.
#Peterborough
☀️💪🙏❤️
July 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Great to join the team at Flag Fen. We are lucky to have such an archeological gem on our doorstep in Peterborough.
I also wanted to show my support after the event roundhouse fire.
See below for details of their crowdfunder 👇
Lots to see and do.
#Peterborough
☀️💪🙏❤️
I also wanted to show my support after the event roundhouse fire.
See below for details of their crowdfunder 👇
Lots to see and do.
#Peterborough
☀️💪🙏❤️
⭐️ New gambling shop blocked ⭐️
Peterborough City Council has turned down the application to turn the former Wilko store into a gambling & fruit machine place.
This is good news for the city. A huge thank you to everyone who has been in touch with me about it.
Peterborough City Council has turned down the application to turn the former Wilko store into a gambling & fruit machine place.
This is good news for the city. A huge thank you to everyone who has been in touch with me about it.
July 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
⭐️ New gambling shop blocked ⭐️
Peterborough City Council has turned down the application to turn the former Wilko store into a gambling & fruit machine place.
This is good news for the city. A huge thank you to everyone who has been in touch with me about it.
Peterborough City Council has turned down the application to turn the former Wilko store into a gambling & fruit machine place.
This is good news for the city. A huge thank you to everyone who has been in touch with me about it.