Cat Smith
@catsmithmp.bsky.social
Labour MP for Lancaster and Wyre.
Chair of Procedure Committee in House of Commons.
Chair of Procedure Committee in House of Commons.
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We are delighted to welcome @catsmithmp.bsky.social as our newest Parliamentary Champion!
We would like to thank Cat and we look forward to working with her. Read more here: www.actionforme.org.uk/cat-smith-mp...
We would like to thank Cat and we look forward to working with her. Read more here: www.actionforme.org.uk/cat-smith-mp...
October 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We are delighted to welcome @catsmithmp.bsky.social as our newest Parliamentary Champion!
We would like to thank Cat and we look forward to working with her. Read more here: www.actionforme.org.uk/cat-smith-mp...
We would like to thank Cat and we look forward to working with her. Read more here: www.actionforme.org.uk/cat-smith-mp...
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Does the elections white paper go far enough?
On 24 October, join @catsmithmp.bsky.social, @rosewhiff.bsky.social, Tom Hawthorn and David Howarth at our free, online event to consider if the government's plans are sufficient to ensure electoral integrity.
Sign up 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
On 24 October, join @catsmithmp.bsky.social, @rosewhiff.bsky.social, Tom Hawthorn and David Howarth at our free, online event to consider if the government's plans are sufficient to ensure electoral integrity.
Sign up 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
October 10, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Does the elections white paper go far enough?
On 24 October, join @catsmithmp.bsky.social, @rosewhiff.bsky.social, Tom Hawthorn and David Howarth at our free, online event to consider if the government's plans are sufficient to ensure electoral integrity.
Sign up 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
On 24 October, join @catsmithmp.bsky.social, @rosewhiff.bsky.social, Tom Hawthorn and David Howarth at our free, online event to consider if the government's plans are sufficient to ensure electoral integrity.
Sign up 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
I’m running the Great Scottish Run for Medical Aid for Palestinians who do life saving work in unthinkable circumstances.
As I set off, I’ve raised £4,903 for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. If you can, you can pledge your support here: www.justgiving.com/page/cat-smi...
As I set off, I’ve raised £4,903 for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. If you can, you can pledge your support here: www.justgiving.com/page/cat-smi...
October 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM
I’m running the Great Scottish Run for Medical Aid for Palestinians who do life saving work in unthinkable circumstances.
As I set off, I’ve raised £4,903 for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. If you can, you can pledge your support here: www.justgiving.com/page/cat-smi...
As I set off, I’ve raised £4,903 for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. If you can, you can pledge your support here: www.justgiving.com/page/cat-smi...
Congratulations @lucympowell.bsky.social who won the nomination of Lancaster and Wyre CLP at our special meeting this morning.
September 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Congratulations @lucympowell.bsky.social who won the nomination of Lancaster and Wyre CLP at our special meeting this morning.
Today our government ensured 10 sick children arrived in the UK for treatment. With hospitals decimated in Gaza this was a life-saving effort.
But, for those still trapped, Medical Aid for Palestinians works on the ground.
I’m running a half marathon for them: www.justgiving.com/page/cat-smi...
But, for those still trapped, Medical Aid for Palestinians works on the ground.
I’m running a half marathon for them: www.justgiving.com/page/cat-smi...
Cat's fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians
Help Cat Smith raise money to support Medical Aid for Palestinians
www.justgiving.com
September 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Today our government ensured 10 sick children arrived in the UK for treatment. With hospitals decimated in Gaza this was a life-saving effort.
But, for those still trapped, Medical Aid for Palestinians works on the ground.
I’m running a half marathon for them: www.justgiving.com/page/cat-smi...
But, for those still trapped, Medical Aid for Palestinians works on the ground.
I’m running a half marathon for them: www.justgiving.com/page/cat-smi...
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Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN inquiry
Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN inquiry
Commission’s 72-page legal analysis cites examples including scale of killings, aid blockages and forced displacement
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Middle East crisis – live updates
A UN commission of inquiry concluded on Tuesday that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza and that top Israeli officials including the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, had incited these acts.
It cited examples of the scale of the killings, aid blockages, forced displacement and the destruction of a fertility clinic to back up its genocide finding, adding its voice to rights groups and others that have reached the same conclusion. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN inquiry
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Alcohol deaths are at record highs. As @catsmithmp.bsky.social MP writes, we need action now.
Minimum Unit Pricing in England would save lives, reduce inequality, and support our pubs.
"But crucially, no single policy will be...
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti... - @politicshome.bsky.social
Minimum Unit Pricing in England would save lives, reduce inequality, and support our pubs.
"But crucially, no single policy will be...
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti... - @politicshome.bsky.social
Minimum unit pricing on alcohol could save lives
Not someone I often find myself agreeing with, but Milton Friedman wasn’t wrong when he said: “Only a crisis – actual or perceived – produces real ...
www.politicshome.com
April 7, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Alcohol deaths are at record highs. As @catsmithmp.bsky.social MP writes, we need action now.
Minimum Unit Pricing in England would save lives, reduce inequality, and support our pubs.
"But crucially, no single policy will be...
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti... - @politicshome.bsky.social
Minimum Unit Pricing in England would save lives, reduce inequality, and support our pubs.
"But crucially, no single policy will be...
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti... - @politicshome.bsky.social
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...
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...
Reshaping procedure: Exploring new ideas for improving parliamentary practices
When you hear the word ‘procedure’ you probably think of standing orders, Erskine May and the MPs’ Guide to Procedure. But the Procedure Committee’...
www.politicshome.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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...
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...
🇺🇦 The Prime Minister has shown strong leadership in the fast moving events of recent days, both in supporting Ukraine against the Russian aggressor and bringing together our allies.
🤝 I am pleased the Prime Minster reiterated our commitment to restoring International Aid to 0.7% when we can.
🤝 I am pleased the Prime Minster reiterated our commitment to restoring International Aid to 0.7% when we can.
March 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
🇺🇦 The Prime Minister has shown strong leadership in the fast moving events of recent days, both in supporting Ukraine against the Russian aggressor and bringing together our allies.
🤝 I am pleased the Prime Minster reiterated our commitment to restoring International Aid to 0.7% when we can.
🤝 I am pleased the Prime Minster reiterated our commitment to restoring International Aid to 0.7% when we can.
The Procedure Committee of the House of Commons has published its first report of this parliament into government responses to Written Parliamentary Questions.
We welcome the improved response times but note a decrease in the number of questions asked.
committees.parliament.uk/publications...
We welcome the improved response times but note a decrease in the number of questions asked.
committees.parliament.uk/publications...
committees.parliament.uk
January 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The Procedure Committee of the House of Commons has published its first report of this parliament into government responses to Written Parliamentary Questions.
We welcome the improved response times but note a decrease in the number of questions asked.
committees.parliament.uk/publications...
We welcome the improved response times but note a decrease in the number of questions asked.
committees.parliament.uk/publications...
Local government should work for the local people it claims to be close to. That could mean different parts of England look different, with some mayoral models and some council led.
Time to ditch a “one size” fits all approach of metro mayors.
parliamentnews.co.uk/i-dont-want-...
Time to ditch a “one size” fits all approach of metro mayors.
parliamentnews.co.uk/i-dont-want-...
I don’t want to buy this off the shelf, ‘one size’ only model of local government | Parliament Politics Magazine
In the next few weeks we expect the white paper on local government devolution in England to be published. A real statement of intent from the Labour
parliamentnews.co.uk
December 5, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Local government should work for the local people it claims to be close to. That could mean different parts of England look different, with some mayoral models and some council led.
Time to ditch a “one size” fits all approach of metro mayors.
parliamentnews.co.uk/i-dont-want-...
Time to ditch a “one size” fits all approach of metro mayors.
parliamentnews.co.uk/i-dont-want-...
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The Treasury states that cuts and freezes to alcohol duty since 2013 have cost £15 billion. This cost will continue to grow in coming years.
That's enough to pay the salaries of 429 thousand nurses in the NHS.
@catsmithmp.bsky.social question to James Murray
That's enough to pay the salaries of 429 thousand nurses in the NHS.
@catsmithmp.bsky.social question to James Murray
December 5, 2024 at 8:52 AM
The Treasury states that cuts and freezes to alcohol duty since 2013 have cost £15 billion. This cost will continue to grow in coming years.
That's enough to pay the salaries of 429 thousand nurses in the NHS.
@catsmithmp.bsky.social question to James Murray
That's enough to pay the salaries of 429 thousand nurses in the NHS.
@catsmithmp.bsky.social question to James Murray
🚑 land purchase for a new hospital for Lancaster!
🎉 This is a game-changer. It shows that in just a few months of a Labour government, fundamental progress is being made and provides certainty about the future of healthcare in Lancaster.
🎉 This is a game-changer. It shows that in just a few months of a Labour government, fundamental progress is being made and provides certainty about the future of healthcare in Lancaster.
December 2, 2024 at 12:37 PM
🚑 land purchase for a new hospital for Lancaster!
🎉 This is a game-changer. It shows that in just a few months of a Labour government, fundamental progress is being made and provides certainty about the future of healthcare in Lancaster.
🎉 This is a game-changer. It shows that in just a few months of a Labour government, fundamental progress is being made and provides certainty about the future of healthcare in Lancaster.