David Baines MP
@davidbainesmp.bsky.social
Labour Member of Parliament for St Helens North. Former council leader and teacher. If you have questions or need my help please email david.baines.mp@parliament.uk
The government have today announced that the next stage of the Hillsborough Law process in parliament won’t take place tomorrow as scheduled, but instead will be on Monday.
I asked the Leader of the House for reassurance that this was to help make sure we get it right 👇
I asked the Leader of the House for reassurance that this was to help make sure we get it right 👇
January 13, 2026 at 5:32 PM
The government have today announced that the next stage of the Hillsborough Law process in parliament won’t take place tomorrow as scheduled, but instead will be on Monday.
I asked the Leader of the House for reassurance that this was to help make sure we get it right 👇
I asked the Leader of the House for reassurance that this was to help make sure we get it right 👇
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The despicable images circulating on X via its chatbot Grok show the way we legislate & regulate isn’t fit for purpose when it comes to the challenges of AI.
I’m calling for a totally new, empowered regulator that embeds people's experience online.
I spoke to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme today.
I’m calling for a totally new, empowered regulator that embeds people's experience online.
I spoke to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme today.
January 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The despicable images circulating on X via its chatbot Grok show the way we legislate & regulate isn’t fit for purpose when it comes to the challenges of AI.
I’m calling for a totally new, empowered regulator that embeds people's experience online.
I spoke to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme today.
I’m calling for a totally new, empowered regulator that embeds people's experience online.
I spoke to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme today.
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“What the hell kind of Christian is this guy anyway?”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
January 9, 2026 at 6:11 PM
“What the hell kind of Christian is this guy anyway?”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
I stopped using X some time ago, when it became clear what kind of person Musk was and the type of people and politics he was supporting.
It is just an app. There is no obligation for any individual or any organisation to use it.
Of course people should delete their accounts and leave it.
It is just an app. There is no obligation for any individual or any organisation to use it.
Of course people should delete their accounts and leave it.
January 9, 2026 at 12:11 PM
I stopped using X some time ago, when it became clear what kind of person Musk was and the type of people and politics he was supporting.
It is just an app. There is no obligation for any individual or any organisation to use it.
Of course people should delete their accounts and leave it.
It is just an app. There is no obligation for any individual or any organisation to use it.
Of course people should delete their accounts and leave it.
Happy New Year! 🎉
I’m back in Parliament and looking forward to the year ahead. If you need my support or have a question or comment, please do get in touch:
Email: david.baines.mp@parliament.uk
Phone: 01744 21336
Write: Suite 2 Westway House, 42-44 Bridge Street, Newton-Le-Willows WA12 9QT
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I’m back in Parliament and looking forward to the year ahead. If you need my support or have a question or comment, please do get in touch:
Email: david.baines.mp@parliament.uk
Phone: 01744 21336
Write: Suite 2 Westway House, 42-44 Bridge Street, Newton-Le-Willows WA12 9QT
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January 6, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Happy New Year! 🎉
I’m back in Parliament and looking forward to the year ahead. If you need my support or have a question or comment, please do get in touch:
Email: david.baines.mp@parliament.uk
Phone: 01744 21336
Write: Suite 2 Westway House, 42-44 Bridge Street, Newton-Le-Willows WA12 9QT
🌹
I’m back in Parliament and looking forward to the year ahead. If you need my support or have a question or comment, please do get in touch:
Email: david.baines.mp@parliament.uk
Phone: 01744 21336
Write: Suite 2 Westway House, 42-44 Bridge Street, Newton-Le-Willows WA12 9QT
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2025 is coming to an end. If you want to know some of what I’ve been up to in St Helens North (and some a little bit beyond!) this past year then check out this interactive map on my website!📍
👉 davidbaines.co.uk/2025
I’m looking forward to plenty more meetings, visits and events in 2026!
👉 davidbaines.co.uk/2025
I’m looking forward to plenty more meetings, visits and events in 2026!
December 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
2025 is coming to an end. If you want to know some of what I’ve been up to in St Helens North (and some a little bit beyond!) this past year then check out this interactive map on my website!📍
👉 davidbaines.co.uk/2025
I’m looking forward to plenty more meetings, visits and events in 2026!
👉 davidbaines.co.uk/2025
I’m looking forward to plenty more meetings, visits and events in 2026!
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Everyone needs chances and choices in life. Homelessness is a dreadful risk to that, and the Tories looked the other way whilst this crisis grew. We won't.
www.bigissue.com/opinion/alis...
www.bigissue.com/opinion/alis...
Labour's Alison McGovern: 'Homelessness is a reminder of how politics can fail people'
Homelessness minister Alison McGovern, writing for Big Issue on World Homeless Day, says politics is failing people without a stable home
www.bigissue.com
October 11, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Everyone needs chances and choices in life. Homelessness is a dreadful risk to that, and the Tories looked the other way whilst this crisis grew. We won't.
www.bigissue.com/opinion/alis...
www.bigissue.com/opinion/alis...
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So good to catch up with St Helens North MP @davidbainesmp.bsky.social
I always appreciate his passion to change children’s lives and his support for our work @childrenssociety.bsky.social
David know the issues children face and he’s determined to use his voice for change
I always appreciate his passion to change children’s lives and his support for our work @childrenssociety.bsky.social
David know the issues children face and he’s determined to use his voice for change
September 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
So good to catch up with St Helens North MP @davidbainesmp.bsky.social
I always appreciate his passion to change children’s lives and his support for our work @childrenssociety.bsky.social
David know the issues children face and he’s determined to use his voice for change
I always appreciate his passion to change children’s lives and his support for our work @childrenssociety.bsky.social
David know the issues children face and he’s determined to use his voice for change
July 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
An honour to visit the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire today to pay tribute to the Royal Air Force Police and in particular Corporal Ashley Coates from St Helens who sadly died in 2023.
For Ash and all those who served - we will remember them.
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For Ash and all those who served - we will remember them.
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June 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
An honour to visit the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire today to pay tribute to the Royal Air Force Police and in particular Corporal Ashley Coates from St Helens who sadly died in 2023.
For Ash and all those who served - we will remember them.
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For Ash and all those who served - we will remember them.
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It’s #ThankATeacherDay, an opportunity to recognise all our teachers do to give children growing up in our country the best start in life.
Through our Plan for Change, we’re getting more teachers into our classrooms. Every lesson shapes a life, so go to getintoteaching.education.gov.uk.
Through our Plan for Change, we’re getting more teachers into our classrooms. Every lesson shapes a life, so go to getintoteaching.education.gov.uk.
June 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
It’s #ThankATeacherDay, an opportunity to recognise all our teachers do to give children growing up in our country the best start in life.
Through our Plan for Change, we’re getting more teachers into our classrooms. Every lesson shapes a life, so go to getintoteaching.education.gov.uk.
Through our Plan for Change, we’re getting more teachers into our classrooms. Every lesson shapes a life, so go to getintoteaching.education.gov.uk.
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This knighthood represents more than individual achievement. It acknowledges an entire sport that has been undervalued despite producing countless heroes who have inspired generations.
Why rugby league deserves top honours too, writes @davidbainesmp.bsky.social
Why rugby league deserves top honours too, writes @davidbainesmp.bsky.social
Why rugby league deserves top honours too
After 130 years, rugby league has finally received the recognition it deserves with its first knighthood.
www.politicshome.com
June 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This knighthood represents more than individual achievement. It acknowledges an entire sport that has been undervalued despite producing countless heroes who have inspired generations.
Why rugby league deserves top honours too, writes @davidbainesmp.bsky.social
Why rugby league deserves top honours too, writes @davidbainesmp.bsky.social
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🚨 NEW: Labour is lifting 100,000 children out of poverty by expanding access to free school meals.
Alongside free breakfast clubs, cheaper uniform costs and government-funded childcare, Labour is putting money in parents’ pockets and giving children the best start in life.
Alongside free breakfast clubs, cheaper uniform costs and government-funded childcare, Labour is putting money in parents’ pockets and giving children the best start in life.
June 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
🚨 NEW: Labour is lifting 100,000 children out of poverty by expanding access to free school meals.
Alongside free breakfast clubs, cheaper uniform costs and government-funded childcare, Labour is putting money in parents’ pockets and giving children the best start in life.
Alongside free breakfast clubs, cheaper uniform costs and government-funded childcare, Labour is putting money in parents’ pockets and giving children the best start in life.
An absolute pleasure to welcome Hospital Doctors’ Union General Secretary @gensechcsa.bsky.social to Parliament today to discuss whistleblowing in the NHS.
Martin is an outstanding champion for working people and I’m proud to support him.
Martin is an outstanding champion for working people and I’m proud to support him.
June 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
An absolute pleasure to welcome Hospital Doctors’ Union General Secretary @gensechcsa.bsky.social to Parliament today to discuss whistleblowing in the NHS.
Martin is an outstanding champion for working people and I’m proud to support him.
Martin is an outstanding champion for working people and I’m proud to support him.
Huge investment in our local transport announced today.
This is the difference a Labour government makes.
This is the difference a Labour government makes.
June 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Huge investment in our local transport announced today.
This is the difference a Labour government makes.
This is the difference a Labour government makes.
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We know good practice that properly supports children with SEND exists, but for far too many families that’s not their experience.
We must spread the best practice and build excellence for every child, everywhere.
A better system is possible. Great to speak with @dcpcampaign.bsky.social
We must spread the best practice and build excellence for every child, everywhere.
A better system is possible. Great to speak with @dcpcampaign.bsky.social
May 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We know good practice that properly supports children with SEND exists, but for far too many families that’s not their experience.
We must spread the best practice and build excellence for every child, everywhere.
A better system is possible. Great to speak with @dcpcampaign.bsky.social
We must spread the best practice and build excellence for every child, everywhere.
A better system is possible. Great to speak with @dcpcampaign.bsky.social
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Thrilled about today’s announcement 🇬🇧🇪🇺
May 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Thrilled about today’s announcement 🇬🇧🇪🇺
Statement regarding tomorrow’s debate on assisted dying:
May 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Statement regarding tomorrow’s debate on assisted dying:
Today, on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, I had the absolute honour of meeting Gerald Anders.
Gerald served during the Second World War, and at the age of 102 he is still going strong.
I’m not able to say ‘thank you’ to my own grandparents today, but I am so pleased I got to say it to Gerald.
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Gerald served during the Second World War, and at the age of 102 he is still going strong.
I’m not able to say ‘thank you’ to my own grandparents today, but I am so pleased I got to say it to Gerald.
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May 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Today, on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, I had the absolute honour of meeting Gerald Anders.
Gerald served during the Second World War, and at the age of 102 he is still going strong.
I’m not able to say ‘thank you’ to my own grandparents today, but I am so pleased I got to say it to Gerald.
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Gerald served during the Second World War, and at the age of 102 he is still going strong.
I’m not able to say ‘thank you’ to my own grandparents today, but I am so pleased I got to say it to Gerald.
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My column for this week’s St Helens Star 👉 www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/2512333...
It’s only been a day and Farage has already threatened workers in Reform-controlled councils with the sack.
We need to oppose him and his toxic politics with everything we’ve got.
It’s only been a day and Farage has already threatened workers in Reform-controlled councils with the sack.
We need to oppose him and his toxic politics with everything we’ve got.
May 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
My column for this week’s St Helens Star 👉 www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/2512333...
It’s only been a day and Farage has already threatened workers in Reform-controlled councils with the sack.
We need to oppose him and his toxic politics with everything we’ve got.
It’s only been a day and Farage has already threatened workers in Reform-controlled councils with the sack.
We need to oppose him and his toxic politics with everything we’ve got.
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Genuinely surprised that Nigel Farage has handed Labour an open goal like this on the day of the local elections.
Health secretary Wes Streeting: "Nigel Farage has said the quiet part out loud: he doesn’t want a publicly funded NHS."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/hes-sa...
Health secretary Wes Streeting: "Nigel Farage has said the quiet part out loud: he doesn’t want a publicly funded NHS."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/hes-sa...
'He's Said The Quiet Part Out Loud': Farage Slammed Over NHS Funding Comments
The Reform UK leader said he does not want it to be paid for from general taxation.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
May 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Genuinely surprised that Nigel Farage has handed Labour an open goal like this on the day of the local elections.
Health secretary Wes Streeting: "Nigel Farage has said the quiet part out loud: he doesn’t want a publicly funded NHS."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/hes-sa...
Health secretary Wes Streeting: "Nigel Farage has said the quiet part out loud: he doesn’t want a publicly funded NHS."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/hes-sa...
That’s a great way of putting it. With your permission, I’m nicking that phrase 😄
April 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
That’s a great way of putting it. With your permission, I’m nicking that phrase 😄
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He doesn’t know anything about mental health either judging from this. Which might come as a surprise to the voter I was talking to this week who’s hoping he’ll sort CAMHS access for her kids.
Farage is typical of the new know it all breed of social media experts. He knows nothing about SEND. But rather than learn he mouths off and proclaims his own ill informed opinions as fact. He is wrong about SEND just like he’s wrong about most things.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
UK politics: Reform will axe councils’ special needs funding if they win in local elections, Lib Dems claim – as it happened
Party’s education spokesperson says Farage’s comments about doctors over-diagnosing children shows he wants to cut spending
www.theguardian.com
April 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
He doesn’t know anything about mental health either judging from this. Which might come as a surprise to the voter I was talking to this week who’s hoping he’ll sort CAMHS access for her kids.