Helen Maguire MP 🔶
@helenmaguiremp.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom and Ewell, Spokesperson for Defence
Published and promoted by Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrats, 38 West Farm Close, Ashtead, KT21 1RZ
Published and promoted by Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrats, 38 West Farm Close, Ashtead, KT21 1RZ
It was great to meet @diabetesuk.bsky.social and @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social in Parliament for #WorldDiabetesDay.
Raising awareness of diabetes and its impact is vital so everyone can get the support and treatment they need to live well.
Raising awareness of diabetes and its impact is vital so everyone can get the support and treatment they need to live well.
November 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
It was great to meet @diabetesuk.bsky.social and @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social in Parliament for #WorldDiabetesDay.
Raising awareness of diabetes and its impact is vital so everyone can get the support and treatment they need to live well.
Raising awareness of diabetes and its impact is vital so everyone can get the support and treatment they need to live well.
It's about time the Government is now taking action to stop driving test slots being exploited and resold at inflated prices- something I've pressed the Minister for Roads and Buses on after hearing from local learners who were being priced out of fair access to tests.
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Driving test rules to change in bid to stop bots booking slots
The Transport Secretary has announced new measures to tackle the continuing backlog of driving tests.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
It's about time the Government is now taking action to stop driving test slots being exploited and resold at inflated prices- something I've pressed the Minister for Roads and Buses on after hearing from local learners who were being priced out of fair access to tests.
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For years, Liberal Democrats have pushed for fair compensation for WASPI women.
Yesterday’s decision is a step in the right direction - but after years of needless anguish, the Government must stop dithering and finally deliver what these women deserve.
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Yesterday’s decision is a step in the right direction - but after years of needless anguish, the Government must stop dithering and finally deliver what these women deserve.
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Government to rethink rejection of Waspi compensation
Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says that the rethink does not mean that payouts will necessarily follow.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:17 AM
For years, Liberal Democrats have pushed for fair compensation for WASPI women.
Yesterday’s decision is a step in the right direction - but after years of needless anguish, the Government must stop dithering and finally deliver what these women deserve.
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Yesterday’s decision is a step in the right direction - but after years of needless anguish, the Government must stop dithering and finally deliver what these women deserve.
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I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
7 of the 11 most serious pollution incidents. 523 sewage spills. 121 missed environmental projects.
This is a disgrace. Our rivers and communities deserve better, and the Government must enact stronger regulations to stop the sewage scandal once and for all.
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This is a disgrace. Our rivers and communities deserve better, and the Government must enact stronger regulations to stop the sewage scandal once and for all.
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Thames Water ranked worst supplier in England as firms’ ratings hit record low
Environment Agency rates eight of nine companies as poor and needing improvement
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November 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
7 of the 11 most serious pollution incidents. 523 sewage spills. 121 missed environmental projects.
This is a disgrace. Our rivers and communities deserve better, and the Government must enact stronger regulations to stop the sewage scandal once and for all.
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This is a disgrace. Our rivers and communities deserve better, and the Government must enact stronger regulations to stop the sewage scandal once and for all.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Every week of delay to the NHS Cancer Plan costs lives.
The Government’s lack of urgency here is unacceptable, which is why I’m calling for action now to fix cancer care and deliver the plan patients were promised.
The Government’s lack of urgency here is unacceptable, which is why I’m calling for action now to fix cancer care and deliver the plan patients were promised.
People are dying while waiting for cancer treatment, yet the Government shows no urgency.
The Government must stop the endless delays and act with the urgency that families so desperately need.
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The Government must stop the endless delays and act with the urgency that families so desperately need.
@helenmaguiremp.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Every week of delay to the NHS Cancer Plan costs lives.
The Government’s lack of urgency here is unacceptable, which is why I’m calling for action now to fix cancer care and deliver the plan patients were promised.
The Government’s lack of urgency here is unacceptable, which is why I’m calling for action now to fix cancer care and deliver the plan patients were promised.
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Today my thoughts are with everyone affected by the dreadful attack near Huntingdon - the victims, their loved ones, and everyone who witnessed it. We're all hoping those injured make a full recovery.
Grateful to the passengers and emergency services who showed such bravery.
Grateful to the passengers and emergency services who showed such bravery.
November 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today my thoughts are with everyone affected by the dreadful attack near Huntingdon - the victims, their loved ones, and everyone who witnessed it. We're all hoping those injured make a full recovery.
Grateful to the passengers and emergency services who showed such bravery.
Grateful to the passengers and emergency services who showed such bravery.
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I really welcome this. Scaling up our military strength is not just about tanks and ships.
It is also about morale.
Our troops could be asked to put their lives on the line to protect us. The least we can do is give them somewhere decent to live.
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It is also about morale.
Our troops could be asked to put their lives on the line to protect us. The least we can do is give them somewhere decent to live.
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Ministry of Defence to spend £9bn renovating military housing
The poor state of military housing has been a consistent complaint among serving personnel in recent years.
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November 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
I really welcome this. Scaling up our military strength is not just about tanks and ships.
It is also about morale.
Our troops could be asked to put their lives on the line to protect us. The least we can do is give them somewhere decent to live.
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It is also about morale.
Our troops could be asked to put their lives on the line to protect us. The least we can do is give them somewhere decent to live.
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I’m grateful to have met with UNRWA reps in Geneva last week to hear about their vital work supporting and educating Palestinian children, and delivering aid across the region.
We also discussed the harmful disinformation circulating about their operations within the UN’s local engagement model.
We also discussed the harmful disinformation circulating about their operations within the UN’s local engagement model.
October 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I’m grateful to have met with UNRWA reps in Geneva last week to hear about their vital work supporting and educating Palestinian children, and delivering aid across the region.
We also discussed the harmful disinformation circulating about their operations within the UN’s local engagement model.
We also discussed the harmful disinformation circulating about their operations within the UN’s local engagement model.
When British troops died in Iraq because of poor equipment, ECHR laws ensured the government was accountable.
The ECHR was written by British lawyers and reflects our values. That’s why we voted to stay.
The ECHR was written by British lawyers and reflects our values. That’s why we voted to stay.
October 30, 2025 at 9:23 AM
When British troops died in Iraq because of poor equipment, ECHR laws ensured the government was accountable.
The ECHR was written by British lawyers and reflects our values. That’s why we voted to stay.
The ECHR was written by British lawyers and reflects our values. That’s why we voted to stay.
A huge step forward for women’s health. Making the morning-after pill freely available at pharmacies will make contraception fairer and more accessible.
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NHS makes morning-after pill available for free across pharmacies in England
Those in need of free emergency contraception no longer have to see their GP or attend a sexual health clinic
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October 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A huge step forward for women’s health. Making the morning-after pill freely available at pharmacies will make contraception fairer and more accessible.
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Deeply alarming reports from Gaza overnight. The loss of each and every civilian life is utterly devastating.
The UK must be unequivocal in calling for all sides to uphold the ceasefire and international law.
The UK must be unequivocal in calling for all sides to uphold the ceasefire and international law.
October 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Deeply alarming reports from Gaza overnight. The loss of each and every civilian life is utterly devastating.
The UK must be unequivocal in calling for all sides to uphold the ceasefire and international law.
The UK must be unequivocal in calling for all sides to uphold the ceasefire and international law.
Yesterday the Government announced its decision on the future of Surrey's councils.
October 29, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Yesterday the Government announced its decision on the future of Surrey's councils.
This is really good news - faster prostate cancer diagnoses could be life-saving for thousands of men.
Innovation like this must go hand-in-hand with investment in NHS staff and early diagnosis across all cancers.
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Innovation like this must go hand-in-hand with investment in NHS staff and early diagnosis across all cancers.
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NHS to offer same-day prostate cancer diagnosis
The new trial, which uses AI, has been described as a
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October 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This is really good news - faster prostate cancer diagnoses could be life-saving for thousands of men.
Innovation like this must go hand-in-hand with investment in NHS staff and early diagnosis across all cancers.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Innovation like this must go hand-in-hand with investment in NHS staff and early diagnosis across all cancers.
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Honouring LGBT+ veterans in this way is long overdue. This memorial recognises their courage in service and the injustices they endured.
It will serve as a reminder that our armed forces must be truly inclusive for all.
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It will serve as a reminder that our armed forces must be truly inclusive for all.
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Memorial honours those affected by military ‘gay ban’
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October 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Honouring LGBT+ veterans in this way is long overdue. This memorial recognises their courage in service and the injustices they endured.
It will serve as a reminder that our armed forces must be truly inclusive for all.
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It will serve as a reminder that our armed forces must be truly inclusive for all.
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lord Dick Taverne. He will be greatly missed by all of us, and his colleagues in the House of Lords.
His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
October 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lord Dick Taverne. He will be greatly missed by all of us, and his colleagues in the House of Lords.
His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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At #PMQs today, the Prime Minister refused to guarantee that local elections in #Woking and across the country will go ahead next year! This leaves voters in the dark over whether they’ll get their say at the ballot box.
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Prime Minister Refuses to Guarantee Local Elections Will Go Ahead Next May
Woking’s MP, Will Forster, has slammed the Prime Minister for refusing to guarantee that local elections will take place next May - leaving voters in the dark over whether they’ll get their say at the...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
At #PMQs today, the Prime Minister refused to guarantee that local elections in #Woking and across the country will go ahead next year! This leaves voters in the dark over whether they’ll get their say at the ballot box.
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The Tories can shout at me all they like, but the truth is their Brexit deal it is hurting our country and Labour won’t do anything about it.
Today I urged the Prime Minister to actually fix it.
Today I urged the Prime Minister to actually fix it.
October 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The Tories can shout at me all they like, but the truth is their Brexit deal it is hurting our country and Labour won’t do anything about it.
Today I urged the Prime Minister to actually fix it.
Today I urged the Prime Minister to actually fix it.
The recent Government announcement regarding military home standards is a huge win for our Armed Forces families.
After years of campaigning, the Lib Dems have secured legal protections to end mouldy, unsafe military housing.
I’m proud to have fought for this change.
After years of campaigning, the Lib Dems have secured legal protections to end mouldy, unsafe military housing.
I’m proud to have fought for this change.
October 14, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The recent Government announcement regarding military home standards is a huge win for our Armed Forces families.
After years of campaigning, the Lib Dems have secured legal protections to end mouldy, unsafe military housing.
I’m proud to have fought for this change.
After years of campaigning, the Lib Dems have secured legal protections to end mouldy, unsafe military housing.
I’m proud to have fought for this change.
This is something we as Liberal Democrats have long called for. Those who wage illegal wars must face the consequences. I'm proud to see this principle become policy.
UK ready to spend frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine loan
Sir Keir co-signed a joint E3 statement with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron
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October 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This is something we as Liberal Democrats have long called for. Those who wage illegal wars must face the consequences. I'm proud to see this principle become policy.
It’s absolutely shocking to see the Government bending to pressure from Trump after years of claiming the NHS couldn’t afford new life-saving drugs.
Patients deserve transparency about what this deal will cost, and what it means for their care.
Patients deserve transparency about what this deal will cost, and what it means for their care.
Trump pressure to hike UK drug prices could cost NHS billions, experts warn
Anew deal will only trigger further increased price demands and make healthcare in the UK more expensive, say experts
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October 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It’s absolutely shocking to see the Government bending to pressure from Trump after years of claiming the NHS couldn’t afford new life-saving drugs.
Patients deserve transparency about what this deal will cost, and what it means for their care.
Patients deserve transparency about what this deal will cost, and what it means for their care.
I am aware of reports of a serious incident in Leatherhead that occurred last week, and my thoughts are with everyone affected.
I am in touch with the relevant authorities and am monitoring the situation closely.
I am in touch with the relevant authorities and am monitoring the situation closely.
October 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I am aware of reports of a serious incident in Leatherhead that occurred last week, and my thoughts are with everyone affected.
I am in touch with the relevant authorities and am monitoring the situation closely.
I am in touch with the relevant authorities and am monitoring the situation closely.
I’m absolutely appalled by the attack at a synagogue in Manchester today, on Yom Kippur.
My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and the Jewish community at this time.
My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and the Jewish community at this time.
October 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I’m absolutely appalled by the attack at a synagogue in Manchester today, on Yom Kippur.
My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and the Jewish community at this time.
My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and the Jewish community at this time.
I am delighted to take on my new role as Spokesperson for Primary Care and Cancer.
This is an area I have passionately campaigned on since being elected, and I look forward to working hard on these issues and making a difference in a real, tangible way.
My full statement. ✍️
This is an area I have passionately campaigned on since being elected, and I look forward to working hard on these issues and making a difference in a real, tangible way.
My full statement. ✍️
September 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I am delighted to take on my new role as Spokesperson for Primary Care and Cancer.
This is an area I have passionately campaigned on since being elected, and I look forward to working hard on these issues and making a difference in a real, tangible way.
My full statement. ✍️
This is an area I have passionately campaigned on since being elected, and I look forward to working hard on these issues and making a difference in a real, tangible way.
My full statement. ✍️
Poland closing its airspace shows how close this war is to all of us.
Our "war-ready Britain" plan calls for action - we must urgently improve our military readiness and public awareness in the face of Putin's aggressive ambition.
Our "war-ready Britain" plan calls for action - we must urgently improve our military readiness and public awareness in the face of Putin's aggressive ambition.
Poland scrambled fighter jets and temporarily closed its airspace today after a Russian attack on Ukraine that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said lasted for more than 12 hours.
Poland closes airspace, scrambles jets after Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine
The scrambling of jets and airspace closures are becoming more frequent as multiple NATO countries report drone sightings and other incursions.
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September 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Poland closing its airspace shows how close this war is to all of us.
Our "war-ready Britain" plan calls for action - we must urgently improve our military readiness and public awareness in the face of Putin's aggressive ambition.
Our "war-ready Britain" plan calls for action - we must urgently improve our military readiness and public awareness in the face of Putin's aggressive ambition.