Jake Richards MP
@jakerichardsmp.bsky.social
Justice Minister. Dad.
It was important to welcome Nick Timothy to his role replacing Robert Jenrick as Shadow Justice Secretary.
I hope he learns the lessons of his predecessor and adopts a more thoughtful approach. 👇
I hope he learns the lessons of his predecessor and adopts a more thoughtful approach. 👇
January 20, 2026 at 3:53 PM
It was important to welcome Nick Timothy to his role replacing Robert Jenrick as Shadow Justice Secretary.
I hope he learns the lessons of his predecessor and adopts a more thoughtful approach. 👇
I hope he learns the lessons of his predecessor and adopts a more thoughtful approach. 👇
At the heart of our changes to the justice system is bolstering protections for victims.
We are announcing plans to ensure all victims get free access to sentencing transcripts.
An important win for brilliant victim groups campaigners
@dailymirrornews.bsky.social
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
We are announcing plans to ensure all victims get free access to sentencing transcripts.
An important win for brilliant victim groups campaigners
@dailymirrornews.bsky.social
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Sex abuse victim told of 'empowering' message after horrific 4-week trial
Justice Minister Jake Richards writes for The Mirror after it was announced victims will be able to access crown court sentencing remarks for free - and he tells Sarah's story
www.mirror.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 11:18 AM
At the heart of our changes to the justice system is bolstering protections for victims.
We are announcing plans to ensure all victims get free access to sentencing transcripts.
An important win for brilliant victim groups campaigners
@dailymirrornews.bsky.social
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
We are announcing plans to ensure all victims get free access to sentencing transcripts.
An important win for brilliant victim groups campaigners
@dailymirrornews.bsky.social
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Opening of the Herbert Chapman plaque in Kiveton Park - what an honour!
Even as a Spurs fan, remembering this Arsenal and Kivo legend with some of his family members was just brilliant.
Remembering the past, but also investing in football across South Yorkshire. ⚽️
Even as a Spurs fan, remembering this Arsenal and Kivo legend with some of his family members was just brilliant.
Remembering the past, but also investing in football across South Yorkshire. ⚽️
January 17, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Opening of the Herbert Chapman plaque in Kiveton Park - what an honour!
Even as a Spurs fan, remembering this Arsenal and Kivo legend with some of his family members was just brilliant.
Remembering the past, but also investing in football across South Yorkshire. ⚽️
Even as a Spurs fan, remembering this Arsenal and Kivo legend with some of his family members was just brilliant.
Remembering the past, but also investing in football across South Yorkshire. ⚽️
Opening of the Herbert Chapman plaque in Kiveton Park - what an honour!
Even as a Spurs fan, remembering this Arsenal and Kivo legend with some of his family members was just brilliant.
Remembering the past, but also investing in football across South Yorkshire. ⚽️
Even as a Spurs fan, remembering this Arsenal and Kivo legend with some of his family members was just brilliant.
Remembering the past, but also investing in football across South Yorkshire. ⚽️
January 17, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Opening of the Herbert Chapman plaque in Kiveton Park - what an honour!
Even as a Spurs fan, remembering this Arsenal and Kivo legend with some of his family members was just brilliant.
Remembering the past, but also investing in football across South Yorkshire. ⚽️
Even as a Spurs fan, remembering this Arsenal and Kivo legend with some of his family members was just brilliant.
Remembering the past, but also investing in football across South Yorkshire. ⚽️
Great to start the day speaking with Emily and Amelia, who are in the final of a local talent competition!
They are brilliant, and took me through their plans for preparing for the big final in February! Good luck - you’ll be fantastic.
They are brilliant, and took me through their plans for preparing for the big final in February! Good luck - you’ll be fantastic.
January 16, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Great to start the day speaking with Emily and Amelia, who are in the final of a local talent competition!
They are brilliant, and took me through their plans for preparing for the big final in February! Good luck - you’ll be fantastic.
They are brilliant, and took me through their plans for preparing for the big final in February! Good luck - you’ll be fantastic.
The news today?
Reform = backwater for Tories who failed over 14 years. 🥸
Tories = weak and divided by more psychodrama. 🤪
Labour government = waiting lists in our NHS drastically reduced and economic growth up. 🌹
@SkyNews 👇
Reform = backwater for Tories who failed over 14 years. 🥸
Tories = weak and divided by more psychodrama. 🤪
Labour government = waiting lists in our NHS drastically reduced and economic growth up. 🌹
@SkyNews 👇
January 15, 2026 at 7:07 PM
The news today?
Reform = backwater for Tories who failed over 14 years. 🥸
Tories = weak and divided by more psychodrama. 🤪
Labour government = waiting lists in our NHS drastically reduced and economic growth up. 🌹
@SkyNews 👇
Reform = backwater for Tories who failed over 14 years. 🥸
Tories = weak and divided by more psychodrama. 🤪
Labour government = waiting lists in our NHS drastically reduced and economic growth up. 🌹
@SkyNews 👇
I was asked if I had any advice for Robert Jenrick.
He was a Health Minister when NHS waiting lists rocketed.
He was an Immigration Minister as illegal migration soared.
Hang up your political boots and try something new, Rob.
@gbnewsonline.bsky.social
He was a Health Minister when NHS waiting lists rocketed.
He was an Immigration Minister as illegal migration soared.
Hang up your political boots and try something new, Rob.
@gbnewsonline.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I was asked if I had any advice for Robert Jenrick.
He was a Health Minister when NHS waiting lists rocketed.
He was an Immigration Minister as illegal migration soared.
Hang up your political boots and try something new, Rob.
@gbnewsonline.bsky.social
He was a Health Minister when NHS waiting lists rocketed.
He was an Immigration Minister as illegal migration soared.
Hang up your political boots and try something new, Rob.
@gbnewsonline.bsky.social
Thank you to Shirley - who has been campaigning for road safety measures in her community for 30 years. She told me she’d never felt heard or properly listened to.
I brought her petition to Downing Street, and am now speaking to the Council leader tonight about her concerns.
I brought her petition to Downing Street, and am now speaking to the Council leader tonight about her concerns.
January 15, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Thank you to Shirley - who has been campaigning for road safety measures in her community for 30 years. She told me she’d never felt heard or properly listened to.
I brought her petition to Downing Street, and am now speaking to the Council leader tonight about her concerns.
I brought her petition to Downing Street, and am now speaking to the Council leader tonight about her concerns.
One of my New Year resolutions is to improve literacy provision in our prisons.
This is vital to reducing reoffending and improving rehabilitation.
So excited to work with @LeeChildReacher on this important issue. Watch our chat about the work👇
This is vital to reducing reoffending and improving rehabilitation.
So excited to work with @LeeChildReacher on this important issue. Watch our chat about the work👇
January 9, 2026 at 11:50 AM
One of my New Year resolutions is to improve literacy provision in our prisons.
This is vital to reducing reoffending and improving rehabilitation.
So excited to work with @LeeChildReacher on this important issue. Watch our chat about the work👇
This is vital to reducing reoffending and improving rehabilitation.
So excited to work with @LeeChildReacher on this important issue. Watch our chat about the work👇
A question the Tories are avoiding:
Should Abramovich’s money from the Chelsea sale go to Ukraine?
Their silence would be shocking, if you didn’t know their Shadow Attorney General was also Roman Abramovich’s lawyer!
My piece with @elliereeves
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/tory-f...
Should Abramovich’s money from the Chelsea sale go to Ukraine?
Their silence would be shocking, if you didn’t know their Shadow Attorney General was also Roman Abramovich’s lawyer!
My piece with @elliereeves
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/tory-f...
'Tory Frontbencher Representing Roman Abramovich Must Drop Russian Oligarch – Or Resign'
Writing for HuffPost UK, ministers warn the Shadow Attorney General that his new case is a conflict of interests.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 12:25 PM
A question the Tories are avoiding:
Should Abramovich’s money from the Chelsea sale go to Ukraine?
Their silence would be shocking, if you didn’t know their Shadow Attorney General was also Roman Abramovich’s lawyer!
My piece with @elliereeves
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/tory-f...
Should Abramovich’s money from the Chelsea sale go to Ukraine?
Their silence would be shocking, if you didn’t know their Shadow Attorney General was also Roman Abramovich’s lawyer!
My piece with @elliereeves
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/tory-f...
Reposted by Jake Richards MP
Today the FTSE 100 hit a record high, breaking the 10,000 mark 📈
An upbeat start to 2026, following a strong 2025 💪
Read my column in @cityam.bsky.social on 🇬🇧 getting our spark back ⚡️ 👉 www.cityam.com/city-ministe...
An upbeat start to 2026, following a strong 2025 💪
Read my column in @cityam.bsky.social on 🇬🇧 getting our spark back ⚡️ 👉 www.cityam.com/city-ministe...
City minister: FTSE 100 record proves London's got its spark back
The FTSE's 10,000 point milestone is a sign of global confidence in London's capital markets, writes City minister Lucy Rigby.
www.cityam.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Today the FTSE 100 hit a record high, breaking the 10,000 mark 📈
An upbeat start to 2026, following a strong 2025 💪
Read my column in @cityam.bsky.social on 🇬🇧 getting our spark back ⚡️ 👉 www.cityam.com/city-ministe...
An upbeat start to 2026, following a strong 2025 💪
Read my column in @cityam.bsky.social on 🇬🇧 getting our spark back ⚡️ 👉 www.cityam.com/city-ministe...
The defence of Lord Wolfson is pathetic, weak and wrong.
Kemi Badenoch must clarify the matter urgently.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Kemi Badenoch must clarify the matter urgently.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Tories branded 'pathetic' as minister rips apart party over Roman Abramovich row
The Tories have been branded 'pathetic' after attempting to defend one of their frontbenchers acting as a lawyer for Russian oligarch and former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
www.mirror.co.uk
December 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The defence of Lord Wolfson is pathetic, weak and wrong.
Kemi Badenoch must clarify the matter urgently.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Kemi Badenoch must clarify the matter urgently.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Fury from Ukrainian campaigners at top Tory working for Roman Abramovich whilst serving in the Shadow Cabinet.
Silence from senior Tory figures 48 hours into this news reaching the public.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Silence from senior Tory figures 48 hours into this news reaching the public.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Fury as top Tory gives Roman Abramovich legal support amid Ukraine ultimatum
Campaigners have voiced their fury after it emerged Tory shadow Attorney General is a member of Roman Abramovich's legal team - days after the Government issued the oligarch an ultimatum
www.mirror.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Fury from Ukrainian campaigners at top Tory working for Roman Abramovich whilst serving in the Shadow Cabinet.
Silence from senior Tory figures 48 hours into this news reaching the public.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Silence from senior Tory figures 48 hours into this news reaching the public.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Good to see the @Telegraph look into the clear conflict of interest in the current Tory Shadow Attorney General also working for Roman Abramovich.
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
Tory shadow minister under fire for working for Abramovich
Lord Wolfson KC faces pressure over ‘indefensible’ work on Russian billionaire’s legal team
www.telegraph.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Good to see the @Telegraph look into the clear conflict of interest in the current Tory Shadow Attorney General also working for Roman Abramovich.
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
The Tories’ Shadow Attorney General, Lord Wolfson, is representing Roman Abramovich in a legal case that is delaying the transfer of £2.5bn of assets to benefit the people of Ukraine.
I’ve written to Kemi Badenoch about the conflicts of interest this raises. 👇
I’ve written to Kemi Badenoch about the conflicts of interest this raises. 👇
December 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The Tories’ Shadow Attorney General, Lord Wolfson, is representing Roman Abramovich in a legal case that is delaying the transfer of £2.5bn of assets to benefit the people of Ukraine.
I’ve written to Kemi Badenoch about the conflicts of interest this raises. 👇
I’ve written to Kemi Badenoch about the conflicts of interest this raises. 👇
We will do whatever it takes to control our borders and build a fairer immigration system.
As the Minister responsible for international law and ECHR reform, this week I’ve spent time in Strasbourg with European partners to discuss migration challenges.
@coe @ECHR_CEDH
As the Minister responsible for international law and ECHR reform, this week I’ve spent time in Strasbourg with European partners to discuss migration challenges.
@coe @ECHR_CEDH
November 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We will do whatever it takes to control our borders and build a fairer immigration system.
As the Minister responsible for international law and ECHR reform, this week I’ve spent time in Strasbourg with European partners to discuss migration challenges.
@coe @ECHR_CEDH
As the Minister responsible for international law and ECHR reform, this week I’ve spent time in Strasbourg with European partners to discuss migration challenges.
@coe @ECHR_CEDH
Despite making up less than 2% of the youth custodial population, girls account for over half of self-harm incidents – and are five times more likely to be victims of sexual assault.
Today, I’ve set out plans to improve their care and outcomes. Details👇
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Today, I’ve set out plans to improve their care and outcomes. Details👇
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Government to transform care for girls in custody
Girls caught up in the youth justice system will receive better support to turn their lives around, thanks to major reforms set out by the Government today (11 November) as part of the Plan for Change...
www.gov.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Despite making up less than 2% of the youth custodial population, girls account for over half of self-harm incidents – and are five times more likely to be victims of sexual assault.
Today, I’ve set out plans to improve their care and outcomes. Details👇
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Today, I’ve set out plans to improve their care and outcomes. Details👇
www.gov.uk/government/n...
14 years of Tory government left our prisons on the verge of collapse.
Labour is taking action to clear up the mess.
👷The biggest prison building programme since the Victoria era.
📝 A Sentencing Bill which will reduce reoffending and crime.
✅ Punishment that works.
Labour is taking action to clear up the mess.
👷The biggest prison building programme since the Victoria era.
📝 A Sentencing Bill which will reduce reoffending and crime.
✅ Punishment that works.
October 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
14 years of Tory government left our prisons on the verge of collapse.
Labour is taking action to clear up the mess.
👷The biggest prison building programme since the Victoria era.
📝 A Sentencing Bill which will reduce reoffending and crime.
✅ Punishment that works.
Labour is taking action to clear up the mess.
👷The biggest prison building programme since the Victoria era.
📝 A Sentencing Bill which will reduce reoffending and crime.
✅ Punishment that works.
Today the Deputy Prime Minister and I visited a Youth Offending Team and Youth Court to see firsthand the work they do and the challenges they face.
I’m determined to build a better system to prevent reoffending, support vulnerable children and create safer communities.
I’m determined to build a better system to prevent reoffending, support vulnerable children and create safer communities.
October 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Today the Deputy Prime Minister and I visited a Youth Offending Team and Youth Court to see firsthand the work they do and the challenges they face.
I’m determined to build a better system to prevent reoffending, support vulnerable children and create safer communities.
I’m determined to build a better system to prevent reoffending, support vulnerable children and create safer communities.
Reposted by Jake Richards MP
The Conservative Party chair is saying the 60,000 people in hotels would have been deported to Rwanda. The capacity of the scheme was 300 in year one
September 23, 2025 at 6:17 AM
The Conservative Party chair is saying the 60,000 people in hotels would have been deported to Rwanda. The capacity of the scheme was 300 in year one
This week I attended the Conference of Ministers for Justice, advancing cross-border legal cooperation.
⚖️ I signed a new agreement to strengthen justice cooperation.
👮♂️ This is vital to tackling international crime, including people smuggling and illegal migration.
⚖️ I signed a new agreement to strengthen justice cooperation.
👮♂️ This is vital to tackling international crime, including people smuggling and illegal migration.
September 20, 2025 at 7:56 AM
This week I attended the Conference of Ministers for Justice, advancing cross-border legal cooperation.
⚖️ I signed a new agreement to strengthen justice cooperation.
👮♂️ This is vital to tackling international crime, including people smuggling and illegal migration.
⚖️ I signed a new agreement to strengthen justice cooperation.
👮♂️ This is vital to tackling international crime, including people smuggling and illegal migration.
Reposted by Jake Richards MP
EXC - Keir Starmer condemns far right racism and violence at yesterday's march
Says there will be "no surrender" of British flag to those who promote hate
Our story here - www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Says there will be "no surrender" of British flag to those who promote hate
Our story here - www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Britain will ‘never surrender flag’ to far-right protesters, Starmer says
PM condemns attacks against police, racist intimidation of minorities and use of flag to instil fear
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
EXC - Keir Starmer condemns far right racism and violence at yesterday's march
Says there will be "no surrender" of British flag to those who promote hate
Our story here - www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Says there will be "no surrender" of British flag to those who promote hate
Our story here - www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Reposted by Jake Richards MP
V interesting from @dantomlinson.bsky.social and @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social on reform of the ECHR - very much coming onto the radar of Labour MPs
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Reform of ECHR vital to allow Britain to deport more foreign criminals
Ripping up the convention would be disastrous for the European effort against Russia. Instead, we must lead the change
www.thetimes.com
June 17, 2025 at 8:07 AM
V interesting from @dantomlinson.bsky.social and @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social on reform of the ECHR - very much coming onto the radar of Labour MPs
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
International human rights laws, and the ECHR, will be subject to change over the coming years. The question now is: who will lead this change?
My article for @thetimes.com, with @dantomlinson.bsky.social, on the need for progressives to shape reform of the ECHR.👇
www.thetimes.com/article/becb...
My article for @thetimes.com, with @dantomlinson.bsky.social, on the need for progressives to shape reform of the ECHR.👇
www.thetimes.com/article/becb...
Reform of ECHR vital to allow Britain to deport more foreign criminals
Ripping up the convention would be disastrous for the European effort against Russia. Instead, we must lead the change
www.thetimes.com
June 17, 2025 at 8:43 AM
International human rights laws, and the ECHR, will be subject to change over the coming years. The question now is: who will lead this change?
My article for @thetimes.com, with @dantomlinson.bsky.social, on the need for progressives to shape reform of the ECHR.👇
www.thetimes.com/article/becb...
My article for @thetimes.com, with @dantomlinson.bsky.social, on the need for progressives to shape reform of the ECHR.👇
www.thetimes.com/article/becb...
The Tories can’t have it both ways.
Do they support investment in our NHS, and the difficult decisions made to pay for it?
Or are they happy with growing waiting lists, crumbling hospitals and more ill-health?
Until they answer that, they are not remotely serious.
Do they support investment in our NHS, and the difficult decisions made to pay for it?
Or are they happy with growing waiting lists, crumbling hospitals and more ill-health?
Until they answer that, they are not remotely serious.
June 12, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The Tories can’t have it both ways.
Do they support investment in our NHS, and the difficult decisions made to pay for it?
Or are they happy with growing waiting lists, crumbling hospitals and more ill-health?
Until they answer that, they are not remotely serious.
Do they support investment in our NHS, and the difficult decisions made to pay for it?
Or are they happy with growing waiting lists, crumbling hospitals and more ill-health?
Until they answer that, they are not remotely serious.