Anna Gelderd MP
@annagelderdmp.bsky.social
Labour MP for South East Cornwall. Champion for our communities and working for our fair share.
📧 anna.gelderd.mp@parliament.uk
🔗 https://www.annagelderdmp.com/
📧 anna.gelderd.mp@parliament.uk
🔗 https://www.annagelderdmp.com/
In an age of disinformation, the BBC needs to remain a trusted source, and I am determined to preserve independent journalism.
That’s why I’ve signed Tonia Antoniazzi’s letter calling for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to answer two vital questions.
That’s why I’ve signed Tonia Antoniazzi’s letter calling for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to answer two vital questions.
November 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
In an age of disinformation, the BBC needs to remain a trusted source, and I am determined to preserve independent journalism.
That’s why I’ve signed Tonia Antoniazzi’s letter calling for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to answer two vital questions.
That’s why I’ve signed Tonia Antoniazzi’s letter calling for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to answer two vital questions.
Earlier this week, to mark Remembrance, it was an honour to speak in the Chamber about the strength and sacrifice of our incredible Armed Forces community in South East Cornwall.
I am determined to do all I can to support those who give so much for our country. We will remember them, lest we forget
I am determined to do all I can to support those who give so much for our country. We will remember them, lest we forget
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Earlier this week, to mark Remembrance, it was an honour to speak in the Chamber about the strength and sacrifice of our incredible Armed Forces community in South East Cornwall.
I am determined to do all I can to support those who give so much for our country. We will remember them, lest we forget
I am determined to do all I can to support those who give so much for our country. We will remember them, lest we forget
Livewire Youth Music, based in Saltash, helps young people unlock their creative talents.
It was great to learn more about the vital services they offer and some of the many successes they have had in recent years.
It was great to learn more about the vital services they offer and some of the many successes they have had in recent years.
November 14, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Livewire Youth Music, based in Saltash, helps young people unlock their creative talents.
It was great to learn more about the vital services they offer and some of the many successes they have had in recent years.
It was great to learn more about the vital services they offer and some of the many successes they have had in recent years.
We will remember them.
I’ve been honoured to attend Remembrance services and events these past weeks, including the Liskeard Royal British Legion's Concert, which raised an incredible £600.
I’ve been honoured to attend Remembrance services and events these past weeks, including the Liskeard Royal British Legion's Concert, which raised an incredible £600.
November 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
We will remember them.
I’ve been honoured to attend Remembrance services and events these past weeks, including the Liskeard Royal British Legion's Concert, which raised an incredible £600.
I’ve been honoured to attend Remembrance services and events these past weeks, including the Liskeard Royal British Legion's Concert, which raised an incredible £600.
I was delighted to be invited by Joy Bassett to participate in an important meeting as part of Roots to Resilience.
I met with representatives from the farming, manufacturing and hospitality sectors to discuss what needs to be done to create vital infrastructure improvements.
I met with representatives from the farming, manufacturing and hospitality sectors to discuss what needs to be done to create vital infrastructure improvements.
November 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I was delighted to be invited by Joy Bassett to participate in an important meeting as part of Roots to Resilience.
I met with representatives from the farming, manufacturing and hospitality sectors to discuss what needs to be done to create vital infrastructure improvements.
I met with representatives from the farming, manufacturing and hospitality sectors to discuss what needs to be done to create vital infrastructure improvements.
I was honoured to represent South East Cornwall at the Lostwithiel Remembrance Sunday service.
I want to pay tribute to all those who have served in every conflict for our country. Your sacrifice is a debt that we will never be able to repay.
We will remember them.
I want to pay tribute to all those who have served in every conflict for our country. Your sacrifice is a debt that we will never be able to repay.
We will remember them.
November 14, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I was honoured to represent South East Cornwall at the Lostwithiel Remembrance Sunday service.
I want to pay tribute to all those who have served in every conflict for our country. Your sacrifice is a debt that we will never be able to repay.
We will remember them.
I want to pay tribute to all those who have served in every conflict for our country. Your sacrifice is a debt that we will never be able to repay.
We will remember them.
The Typhoon programme supports over 1,100 jobs in the South West.
So it’s fantastic that the UK has secured a deal with Turkey for 20 more of these, worth up to £8 billion.
I was in the chamber recently to support Luke Pollard deliver his statement.
So it’s fantastic that the UK has secured a deal with Turkey for 20 more of these, worth up to £8 billion.
I was in the chamber recently to support Luke Pollard deliver his statement.
November 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The Typhoon programme supports over 1,100 jobs in the South West.
So it’s fantastic that the UK has secured a deal with Turkey for 20 more of these, worth up to £8 billion.
I was in the chamber recently to support Luke Pollard deliver his statement.
So it’s fantastic that the UK has secured a deal with Turkey for 20 more of these, worth up to £8 billion.
I was in the chamber recently to support Luke Pollard deliver his statement.
Every day, locals and visitors alike enjoy the beauty of our natural environment in South East Cornwall. It's part of what makes our area so special, and I'm on your side in fighting to conserve it.
That’s why I’m a Seagrass Champion for the Marine Conservation Society.
That’s why I’m a Seagrass Champion for the Marine Conservation Society.
November 6, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Every day, locals and visitors alike enjoy the beauty of our natural environment in South East Cornwall. It's part of what makes our area so special, and I'm on your side in fighting to conserve it.
That’s why I’m a Seagrass Champion for the Marine Conservation Society.
That’s why I’m a Seagrass Champion for the Marine Conservation Society.
In Parliament, I raised awareness about our RNLI heroes here in South East Cornwall. The work they do is truly inspiring, and their dedication to keeping local people and tourists safe is unmatched.
I called for their incredibly important work to be recognised.
I called for their incredibly important work to be recognised.
November 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
In Parliament, I raised awareness about our RNLI heroes here in South East Cornwall. The work they do is truly inspiring, and their dedication to keeping local people and tourists safe is unmatched.
I called for their incredibly important work to be recognised.
I called for their incredibly important work to be recognised.
People in South East Cornwall have contacted me about meeting with WASPI campaigners.
Recently in Parliament, I met with representatives to speak further about issues affecting WASPI women in the South West, and I raised some of the specific concerns that people from South East Cornwall had shared.
Recently in Parliament, I met with representatives to speak further about issues affecting WASPI women in the South West, and I raised some of the specific concerns that people from South East Cornwall had shared.
November 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
People in South East Cornwall have contacted me about meeting with WASPI campaigners.
Recently in Parliament, I met with representatives to speak further about issues affecting WASPI women in the South West, and I raised some of the specific concerns that people from South East Cornwall had shared.
Recently in Parliament, I met with representatives to speak further about issues affecting WASPI women in the South West, and I raised some of the specific concerns that people from South East Cornwall had shared.
I recently spoke with Duolingo again about launching a Cornish language option on their app.
It was important to learn about how they develop these language modules, and I'll be working with Cornwall Council and Duolingo to explore how we can make this a reality.
It was important to learn about how they develop these language modules, and I'll be working with Cornwall Council and Duolingo to explore how we can make this a reality.
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I recently spoke with Duolingo again about launching a Cornish language option on their app.
It was important to learn about how they develop these language modules, and I'll be working with Cornwall Council and Duolingo to explore how we can make this a reality.
It was important to learn about how they develop these language modules, and I'll be working with Cornwall Council and Duolingo to explore how we can make this a reality.
I’m looking at ways we can further support small and medium-sized businesses in South East Cornwall, so that our economy thrives year-round.
It was great to visit Cornish Orchards, where I learned more about how they are combining food and drink production with a hospitality experience.
It was great to visit Cornish Orchards, where I learned more about how they are combining food and drink production with a hospitality experience.
November 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I’m looking at ways we can further support small and medium-sized businesses in South East Cornwall, so that our economy thrives year-round.
It was great to visit Cornish Orchards, where I learned more about how they are combining food and drink production with a hospitality experience.
It was great to visit Cornish Orchards, where I learned more about how they are combining food and drink production with a hospitality experience.
Sharing some casework wins from October.
I am working to get what you need across many different issues like these.
I am working to get what you need across many different issues like these.
October 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Sharing some casework wins from October.
I am working to get what you need across many different issues like these.
I am working to get what you need across many different issues like these.
For the second year running, the Chennai Curry House in Looe has won Restaurant of the Year for Cornwall at the National Curry Awards!
What a fantastic achievement, and it really shows how great restaurants in our area are.
What a fantastic achievement, and it really shows how great restaurants in our area are.
October 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM
For the second year running, the Chennai Curry House in Looe has won Restaurant of the Year for Cornwall at the National Curry Awards!
What a fantastic achievement, and it really shows how great restaurants in our area are.
What a fantastic achievement, and it really shows how great restaurants in our area are.
Fishing is the beating heart of our coastal communities and keeping this traditional way of life alive is vital to the success of our local economies.
To raise issues that fishermen have shared, I organised a meeting between the Cornish Labour MPs and the Minister for Fisheries, Angela Eagle.
To raise issues that fishermen have shared, I organised a meeting between the Cornish Labour MPs and the Minister for Fisheries, Angela Eagle.
October 31, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Fishing is the beating heart of our coastal communities and keeping this traditional way of life alive is vital to the success of our local economies.
To raise issues that fishermen have shared, I organised a meeting between the Cornish Labour MPs and the Minister for Fisheries, Angela Eagle.
To raise issues that fishermen have shared, I organised a meeting between the Cornish Labour MPs and the Minister for Fisheries, Angela Eagle.
The changes to Cross Country timetables will reduce vital train services across Cornwall.
I supported Jayne Kirkham's letter to the Managing Director of Cross Country, asking to meet to discuss this important issue.
I will keep you updated on this decision.
I supported Jayne Kirkham's letter to the Managing Director of Cross Country, asking to meet to discuss this important issue.
I will keep you updated on this decision.
October 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The changes to Cross Country timetables will reduce vital train services across Cornwall.
I supported Jayne Kirkham's letter to the Managing Director of Cross Country, asking to meet to discuss this important issue.
I will keep you updated on this decision.
I supported Jayne Kirkham's letter to the Managing Director of Cross Country, asking to meet to discuss this important issue.
I will keep you updated on this decision.
Great news for jobs here in the South West.
The government has secured a deal with Turkey for 20 Typhoon fighter jets, which is worth up to £8 billion.
The Typhoon programme supports over 1,100 jobs in the wider region, so this announcement is a welcome boost for economic growth in our area.
The government has secured a deal with Turkey for 20 Typhoon fighter jets, which is worth up to £8 billion.
The Typhoon programme supports over 1,100 jobs in the wider region, so this announcement is a welcome boost for economic growth in our area.
Starmer signs £8bn deal to supply Turkey with Typhoon fighter jets
The agreement will support thousands of jobs across the UK, the government says.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Great news for jobs here in the South West.
The government has secured a deal with Turkey for 20 Typhoon fighter jets, which is worth up to £8 billion.
The Typhoon programme supports over 1,100 jobs in the wider region, so this announcement is a welcome boost for economic growth in our area.
The government has secured a deal with Turkey for 20 Typhoon fighter jets, which is worth up to £8 billion.
The Typhoon programme supports over 1,100 jobs in the wider region, so this announcement is a welcome boost for economic growth in our area.
My team are holding more caseworker support sessions on Wednesday 5th November, and there are still some appointments available.
9:30-12:30 at Lostwithiel Community Centre.
These sessions are run by my casework team.
To book, please get in touch via email anna.gelderd.mp@parliament.uk
9:30-12:30 at Lostwithiel Community Centre.
These sessions are run by my casework team.
To book, please get in touch via email anna.gelderd.mp@parliament.uk
October 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
My team are holding more caseworker support sessions on Wednesday 5th November, and there are still some appointments available.
9:30-12:30 at Lostwithiel Community Centre.
These sessions are run by my casework team.
To book, please get in touch via email anna.gelderd.mp@parliament.uk
9:30-12:30 at Lostwithiel Community Centre.
These sessions are run by my casework team.
To book, please get in touch via email anna.gelderd.mp@parliament.uk
I support the principle of making polluters pay.
In South East Cornwall, South West Water are paying to clean up waterways in Looe. This is a great start and I’ll be looking at how we can continue to make polluters pay for destroying our natural environment.
In South East Cornwall, South West Water are paying to clean up waterways in Looe. This is a great start and I’ll be looking at how we can continue to make polluters pay for destroying our natural environment.
October 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I support the principle of making polluters pay.
In South East Cornwall, South West Water are paying to clean up waterways in Looe. This is a great start and I’ll be looking at how we can continue to make polluters pay for destroying our natural environment.
In South East Cornwall, South West Water are paying to clean up waterways in Looe. This is a great start and I’ll be looking at how we can continue to make polluters pay for destroying our natural environment.
In South East Cornwall, if people don’t drive, they often have to catch unreliable public transport just to get to school or work.
I spoke with Minister for Local Transport, Lilian Greenwood, about the issues preventing our young people from getting to school from Saltash to Plymouth.
I spoke with Minister for Local Transport, Lilian Greenwood, about the issues preventing our young people from getting to school from Saltash to Plymouth.
October 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
In South East Cornwall, if people don’t drive, they often have to catch unreliable public transport just to get to school or work.
I spoke with Minister for Local Transport, Lilian Greenwood, about the issues preventing our young people from getting to school from Saltash to Plymouth.
I spoke with Minister for Local Transport, Lilian Greenwood, about the issues preventing our young people from getting to school from Saltash to Plymouth.
The people working, volunteering and fundraising in hospices across Cornwall do incredible work but need further support.
Speaking with Marie Curie UK, we discussed how the issues they are facing affect rural and coastal areas like ours and what needs to be changed.
Speaking with Marie Curie UK, we discussed how the issues they are facing affect rural and coastal areas like ours and what needs to be changed.
October 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The people working, volunteering and fundraising in hospices across Cornwall do incredible work but need further support.
Speaking with Marie Curie UK, we discussed how the issues they are facing affect rural and coastal areas like ours and what needs to be changed.
Speaking with Marie Curie UK, we discussed how the issues they are facing affect rural and coastal areas like ours and what needs to be changed.
I know from speaking to people in South East Cornwall that we need better access to healthcare in our communities.
That’s why I met with Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock, and I made it clear how important community healthcare is for people in South East Cornwall.
That’s why I met with Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock, and I made it clear how important community healthcare is for people in South East Cornwall.
October 23, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I know from speaking to people in South East Cornwall that we need better access to healthcare in our communities.
That’s why I met with Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock, and I made it clear how important community healthcare is for people in South East Cornwall.
That’s why I met with Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock, and I made it clear how important community healthcare is for people in South East Cornwall.
Local chippies are the cornerstones of our coastal communities, and in South East Cornwall, we are home to some of the best seafood in the country.
I met with the National Federation of Fish Fryers, who represent chippies across the country, to discuss the challenges they face.
I met with the National Federation of Fish Fryers, who represent chippies across the country, to discuss the challenges they face.
October 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Local chippies are the cornerstones of our coastal communities, and in South East Cornwall, we are home to some of the best seafood in the country.
I met with the National Federation of Fish Fryers, who represent chippies across the country, to discuss the challenges they face.
I met with the National Federation of Fish Fryers, who represent chippies across the country, to discuss the challenges they face.
You shouldn’t have to leave your hometown just to find a decent job.
I am glad that the Clean Energy Jobs Plan will create over 35,000 jobs across the South West by 2030, helping young people in our area to stay in the place where they grew up.
I am glad that the Clean Energy Jobs Plan will create over 35,000 jobs across the South West by 2030, helping young people in our area to stay in the place where they grew up.
Government vows to create 400,000 jobs in clean energy sector
Ed Miliband says the UK's clean energy sector needs developing in order to
www.bbc.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
You shouldn’t have to leave your hometown just to find a decent job.
I am glad that the Clean Energy Jobs Plan will create over 35,000 jobs across the South West by 2030, helping young people in our area to stay in the place where they grew up.
I am glad that the Clean Energy Jobs Plan will create over 35,000 jobs across the South West by 2030, helping young people in our area to stay in the place where they grew up.
There’s still a space for my next surgery in Saltash on 25th October, so if you’d like to book in, please get in contact via email as soon as possible.
October 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
There’s still a space for my next surgery in Saltash on 25th October, so if you’d like to book in, please get in contact via email as soon as possible.