Gareth Thomas MP
@gareththomasmp.bsky.social
Labour & Co-op MP for Harrow West; If you want to get in touch please e-mail me on: gareth.thomas.mp@parliament.uk
Pleased to coordinate this letter to Rachel Reeves calling for a significant expansion of credit unions to help boost access to cheap, ethical credit - a vital step in tackling financial exclusion and supporting communities across the UK. 💬💷
Read more here 👉 www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
Read more here 👉 www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
Expand credit unions to boost cheap credit to low-income people, Labour MPs urge Reeves
Influential MPs including committee chairs say millions could benefit with minor changes to financial inclusion bill
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Pleased to coordinate this letter to Rachel Reeves calling for a significant expansion of credit unions to help boost access to cheap, ethical credit - a vital step in tackling financial exclusion and supporting communities across the UK. 💬💷
Read more here 👉 www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
Read more here 👉 www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
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🚨 @gareththomasmp.bsky.social's Fair Banking Bill has just been introduced in the House of Commons.
Access to finance is about more than just fairness - small businesses are being held back by legislation that doesn't work for them.
Access to finance is about more than just fairness - small businesses are being held back by legislation that doesn't work for them.
January 14, 2026 at 5:11 PM
🚨 @gareththomasmp.bsky.social's Fair Banking Bill has just been introduced in the House of Commons.
Access to finance is about more than just fairness - small businesses are being held back by legislation that doesn't work for them.
Access to finance is about more than just fairness - small businesses are being held back by legislation that doesn't work for them.
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1/ 🧵High-cost credit is holding people & #SMEs back.
@gareththomasmp.bsky.social calls for government action to expand #AffordableCredit - tackling the cost of living crisis & supporting economic growth through a #FairBankingAct.
@politicshome.bsky.social
#FairBankingForAll
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@gareththomasmp.bsky.social calls for government action to expand #AffordableCredit - tackling the cost of living crisis & supporting economic growth through a #FairBankingAct.
@politicshome.bsky.social
#FairBankingForAll
bit.ly/3Nk0v9G
We need a Fair Banking Act to tackle the cost of living with more affordable loans
Tackling the cost-of-living crisis and delivering sustained growth on high streets up and down the country requires our high street banks to do mor...
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January 14, 2026 at 10:16 AM
1/ 🧵High-cost credit is holding people & #SMEs back.
@gareththomasmp.bsky.social calls for government action to expand #AffordableCredit - tackling the cost of living crisis & supporting economic growth through a #FairBankingAct.
@politicshome.bsky.social
#FairBankingForAll
bit.ly/3Nk0v9G
@gareththomasmp.bsky.social calls for government action to expand #AffordableCredit - tackling the cost of living crisis & supporting economic growth through a #FairBankingAct.
@politicshome.bsky.social
#FairBankingForAll
bit.ly/3Nk0v9G
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Affordable credit is critical for households and businesses. A #FairBankingAct would make banks accountable for expanding fair, affordable lending where it’s needed most. @fbfacampaign.bsky.social @gareththomasmp.bsky.social
#FairBankingForAll
#FairBankingForAll
‘A fair banking act is essential to expand access to affordable credit’ – LabourList
Access to affordable finance can unlock the potential of businesses across the UK, helping them grow and thrive. It can also be a lifeline for…
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January 13, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Affordable credit is critical for households and businesses. A #FairBankingAct would make banks accountable for expanding fair, affordable lending where it’s needed most. @fbfacampaign.bsky.social @gareththomasmp.bsky.social
#FairBankingForAll
#FairBankingForAll
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🚨 NEW: Labour and Co-operative MP Gareth Thomas is bringing forward a Bill to make big banks serve local communities again.
Too many communities are being left behind by banks, with many forced to rely on loan sharks and payday loans.
Too many communities are being left behind by banks, with many forced to rely on loan sharks and payday loans.
January 12, 2026 at 11:11 AM
🚨 NEW: Labour and Co-operative MP Gareth Thomas is bringing forward a Bill to make big banks serve local communities again.
Too many communities are being left behind by banks, with many forced to rely on loan sharks and payday loans.
Too many communities are being left behind by banks, with many forced to rely on loan sharks and payday loans.
Reposted by Gareth Thomas MP
Reposted by Gareth Thomas MP
Labour and Co-operative MP Gareth Thomas is in LabourList today, making the case for a Fair Banking Act to support our neighbours, friends and family members who are being locked out of access to banking.
January 13, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Labour and Co-operative MP Gareth Thomas is in LabourList today, making the case for a Fair Banking Act to support our neighbours, friends and family members who are being locked out of access to banking.
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We're backing Gareth Thomas' Fair Banking Act to help transform communities using credit unions and community finance.
It's time the banks helped out the communities they're supposed to serve.
It's time the banks helped out the communities they're supposed to serve.
It's time the banks helped out the communities they're supposed to serve.
We're backing Gareth Thomas' Fair Banking Act to help transform communities using credit unions and community finance.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
We're backing Gareth Thomas' Fair Banking Act to help transform communities using credit unions and community finance.
It's time the banks helped out the communities they're supposed to serve.
It's time the banks helped out the communities they're supposed to serve.
Always a pleasure to pop along to the St Mary’s Christmas Fayre, my first of the festive season! Running until 3pm today 🎅🏻🤶🏻
🎄 Entry just £1
Discover a fantastic range of unique, handcrafted Christmas gifts, including:
• Wreaths & table decorations
• Hampers, cakes, jams and relishes (1/2)
🎄 Entry just £1
Discover a fantastic range of unique, handcrafted Christmas gifts, including:
• Wreaths & table decorations
• Hampers, cakes, jams and relishes (1/2)
November 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Always a pleasure to pop along to the St Mary’s Christmas Fayre, my first of the festive season! Running until 3pm today 🎅🏻🤶🏻
🎄 Entry just £1
Discover a fantastic range of unique, handcrafted Christmas gifts, including:
• Wreaths & table decorations
• Hampers, cakes, jams and relishes (1/2)
🎄 Entry just £1
Discover a fantastic range of unique, handcrafted Christmas gifts, including:
• Wreaths & table decorations
• Hampers, cakes, jams and relishes (1/2)
This week, I’m proud the Renters’ Rights Bill has finally received Royal Assent. Here’s what it means for 88,000 renters in Harrow.
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
October 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This week, I’m proud the Renters’ Rights Bill has finally received Royal Assent. Here’s what it means for 88,000 renters in Harrow.
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Every child in Harrow deserves the best start in life. 👶
Working with @bphillipsonMP, I’ve secured £152,188 to open a Best Start Family Hub in Harrow - opening April 2026! 🌹
We’re rebuilding the proud legacy of Sure Start & supporting families.
👉 beststartinlife.gov.uk
Working with @bphillipsonMP, I’ve secured £152,188 to open a Best Start Family Hub in Harrow - opening April 2026! 🌹
We’re rebuilding the proud legacy of Sure Start & supporting families.
👉 beststartinlife.gov.uk
October 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Every child in Harrow deserves the best start in life. 👶
Working with @bphillipsonMP, I’ve secured £152,188 to open a Best Start Family Hub in Harrow - opening April 2026! 🌹
We’re rebuilding the proud legacy of Sure Start & supporting families.
👉 beststartinlife.gov.uk
Working with @bphillipsonMP, I’ve secured £152,188 to open a Best Start Family Hub in Harrow - opening April 2026! 🌹
We’re rebuilding the proud legacy of Sure Start & supporting families.
👉 beststartinlife.gov.uk
Great to join celebrations at Wealdstone Baptist Church - 120 years since it opened on this site and 150 since the congregation first gathered in Wealdstone. From humble beginnings to a true community landmark, its story is part of Wealdstone’s own. ⛪️🎉
October 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Great to join celebrations at Wealdstone Baptist Church - 120 years since it opened on this site and 150 since the congregation first gathered in Wealdstone. From humble beginnings to a true community landmark, its story is part of Wealdstone’s own. ⛪️🎉
Homelessness nearly doubled under Tories - a disgrace.
On #WorldHomelessDay, our Government will tackle this in Harrow, directing £122,899 to help prevent rough sleeping & support children in temp housing with food, travel & laundry to stay at school. Part of £84m national boost
On #WorldHomelessDay, our Government will tackle this in Harrow, directing £122,899 to help prevent rough sleeping & support children in temp housing with food, travel & laundry to stay at school. Part of £84m national boost
October 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Homelessness nearly doubled under Tories - a disgrace.
On #WorldHomelessDay, our Government will tackle this in Harrow, directing £122,899 to help prevent rough sleeping & support children in temp housing with food, travel & laundry to stay at school. Part of £84m national boost
On #WorldHomelessDay, our Government will tackle this in Harrow, directing £122,899 to help prevent rough sleeping & support children in temp housing with food, travel & laundry to stay at school. Part of £84m national boost
🎉 Fantastic news for Harrow! Headstone Manor & Museum has been awarded £419,420 - one of the UK’s largest Museum Renewal Fund grants - to preserve our heritage, boost events, and improve digital access. A brilliant investment in Harrow’s culture and community. 🏛️✨
October 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
🎉 Fantastic news for Harrow! Headstone Manor & Museum has been awarded £419,420 - one of the UK’s largest Museum Renewal Fund grants - to preserve our heritage, boost events, and improve digital access. A brilliant investment in Harrow’s culture and community. 🏛️✨
Cheering you on from Harrow! Good luck to England’s Red Roses 🏴 🌹 @redrosesrugby in the #RWC2025 final.
Here’s hoping the girls bring the title home as they take on Canada in front of 82,000 fans at Twickenham! 🏆🏉
Here’s hoping the girls bring the title home as they take on Canada in front of 82,000 fans at Twickenham! 🏆🏉
September 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Cheering you on from Harrow! Good luck to England’s Red Roses 🏴 🌹 @redrosesrugby in the #RWC2025 final.
Here’s hoping the girls bring the title home as they take on Canada in front of 82,000 fans at Twickenham! 🏆🏉
Here’s hoping the girls bring the title home as they take on Canada in front of 82,000 fans at Twickenham! 🏆🏉
Day 5 of Navratri ✨Another joyful evening of dance and celebration at Harrow Leisure Centre! 💃🪔
Sending my warmest wishes of joy and prosperity to everyone celebrating this vibrant festival in our Hindu community.
Sending my warmest wishes of joy and prosperity to everyone celebrating this vibrant festival in our Hindu community.
September 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Day 5 of Navratri ✨Another joyful evening of dance and celebration at Harrow Leisure Centre! 💃🪔
Sending my warmest wishes of joy and prosperity to everyone celebrating this vibrant festival in our Hindu community.
Sending my warmest wishes of joy and prosperity to everyone celebrating this vibrant festival in our Hindu community.
It’s been an honour to serve in govt delivering a new SME strategy & securing justice for subpostmasters with over £1bn paid to Horizon victims. There’s more to do, I wish my successor every success
Harrow remains my priority & I look forward to continuing to serve our community.
Harrow remains my priority & I look forward to continuing to serve our community.
September 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It’s been an honour to serve in govt delivering a new SME strategy & securing justice for subpostmasters with over £1bn paid to Horizon victims. There’s more to do, I wish my successor every success
Harrow remains my priority & I look forward to continuing to serve our community.
Harrow remains my priority & I look forward to continuing to serve our community.
🚨 I’ve written to Sir Mark Rowley to urgently raise my concerns over the proposed closure of the public counter at Harrow Police Station.
At a time when trust in policing matters more than ever, we must protect face-to-face services in South Harrow.
At a time when trust in policing matters more than ever, we must protect face-to-face services in South Harrow.
July 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🚨 I’ve written to Sir Mark Rowley to urgently raise my concerns over the proposed closure of the public counter at Harrow Police Station.
At a time when trust in policing matters more than ever, we must protect face-to-face services in South Harrow.
At a time when trust in policing matters more than ever, we must protect face-to-face services in South Harrow.
Great meeting @TimcoMucunski to discuss next steps for the UK-North Macedonia Government-to-Government agreement signed earlier this year, that will ease the delivery of critical infrastructure projects, strengthen bilateral trade & drive economic growth for both our nations.
July 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Great meeting @TimcoMucunski to discuss next steps for the UK-North Macedonia Government-to-Government agreement signed earlier this year, that will ease the delivery of critical infrastructure projects, strengthen bilateral trade & drive economic growth for both our nations.
The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry's comprehensive report marks an important milestone. We are committed to ensuring victims are given full and fair redress.
My statement 👇
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My statement 👇
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July 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry's comprehensive report marks an important milestone. We are committed to ensuring victims are given full and fair redress.
My statement 👇
www.gov.uk/government/s...
My statement 👇
www.gov.uk/government/s...
From keeping our streets clean, to running food banks, checking in on neighbours, supporting local events, & so much more - volunteers are the quiet force that keeps Harrow going & I, alongside many others, remain incredibly grateful to you!
Thank you to you all. #VolunteersWeek
Thank you to you all. #VolunteersWeek
June 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
From keeping our streets clean, to running food banks, checking in on neighbours, supporting local events, & so much more - volunteers are the quiet force that keeps Harrow going & I, alongside many others, remain incredibly grateful to you!
Thank you to you all. #VolunteersWeek
Thank you to you all. #VolunteersWeek
Wishing a Happy Eid al-Adha to Muslim friends, neighbours and constituents celebrating in Harrow and across the world ☪️
June 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Wishing a Happy Eid al-Adha to Muslim friends, neighbours and constituents celebrating in Harrow and across the world ☪️
🗣️ 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃: 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬
💸 I’m delighted that several primary and high schools in Harrow have secured funding from the Government’s Condition Improvement Fund.
READ MORE: www.gareththomas.org.uk/news/2025/06...
💸 I’m delighted that several primary and high schools in Harrow have secured funding from the Government’s Condition Improvement Fund.
READ MORE: www.gareththomas.org.uk/news/2025/06...
June 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🗣️ 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃: 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬
💸 I’m delighted that several primary and high schools in Harrow have secured funding from the Government’s Condition Improvement Fund.
READ MORE: www.gareththomas.org.uk/news/2025/06...
💸 I’m delighted that several primary and high schools in Harrow have secured funding from the Government’s Condition Improvement Fund.
READ MORE: www.gareththomas.org.uk/news/2025/06...
My thoughts this morning continue to be with everyone affected by the awful event in Liverpool.
Horrific, heartbreaking scenes. My thoughts continue to be with everyone affected & with the people of Liverpool - a truly great city.
You’ll Never Walk Alone www.bbc.com/news/live/cn...
Horrific, heartbreaking scenes. My thoughts continue to be with everyone affected & with the people of Liverpool - a truly great city.
You’ll Never Walk Alone www.bbc.com/news/live/cn...
Liverpool parade latest: Dozens injured after car ploughs into Liverpool crowd as police say not terror-related
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram cautions against speculation, after 27 people were taken to hospital.
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May 27, 2025 at 8:20 AM
My thoughts this morning continue to be with everyone affected by the awful event in Liverpool.
Horrific, heartbreaking scenes. My thoughts continue to be with everyone affected & with the people of Liverpool - a truly great city.
You’ll Never Walk Alone www.bbc.com/news/live/cn...
Horrific, heartbreaking scenes. My thoughts continue to be with everyone affected & with the people of Liverpool - a truly great city.
You’ll Never Walk Alone www.bbc.com/news/live/cn...