Jeff Smith MP
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Labour MP for Manchester Withington. For a reply, or for casework please email jeff.smith.mp@parliament.uk
🚆 Big news for Greater Manchester and the North: the Labour Government is backing Northern Powerhouse Rail with up to £45bn, improving connections via Manchester Airport and strengthening links with Liverpool, Leeds, Bradford and Sheffield. Better journeys, more opportunity.
January 14, 2026 at 4:08 PM
🚆 Big news for Greater Manchester and the North: the Labour Government is backing Northern Powerhouse Rail with up to £45bn, improving connections via Manchester Airport and strengthening links with Liverpool, Leeds, Bradford and Sheffield. Better journeys, more opportunity.
Pavement parking is an issue residents in Manchester Withington have raised with me for years.
After a consultation was left unanswered for years by the Conservatives, the Labour Government is taking action to give councils stronger powers to make pavements safer.
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After a consultation was left unanswered for years by the Conservatives, the Labour Government is taking action to give councils stronger powers to make pavements safer.
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Jeff Smith MP welcomes Labour Government action on pavement parking after five-year delay
Jeff Smith MP has welcomed the Labour Government’s response to the consultation on pavement parking, following years of delay from the previous government. Pavement parking has been raised repeated…
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January 12, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Pavement parking is an issue residents in Manchester Withington have raised with me for years.
After a consultation was left unanswered for years by the Conservatives, the Labour Government is taking action to give councils stronger powers to make pavements safer.
jeffsmithmp.com/2026/01/12/j...
After a consultation was left unanswered for years by the Conservatives, the Labour Government is taking action to give councils stronger powers to make pavements safer.
jeffsmithmp.com/2026/01/12/j...
Withington Library will close from today (Monday 12 January) for around six weeks for refurbishment and decarbonisation works, reopening 23 February.
During this time, library services will be available nearby, including extended hours at Didsbury Library.
www.manchester.gov.uk/directory_re...
During this time, library services will be available nearby, including extended hours at Didsbury Library.
www.manchester.gov.uk/directory_re...
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Manchester City Council's Withington Library information
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January 12, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Withington Library will close from today (Monday 12 January) for around six weeks for refurbishment and decarbonisation works, reopening 23 February.
During this time, library services will be available nearby, including extended hours at Didsbury Library.
www.manchester.gov.uk/directory_re...
During this time, library services will be available nearby, including extended hours at Didsbury Library.
www.manchester.gov.uk/directory_re...
I know lots of people in south Manchester are worried about safety for pedestrians and drivers on our local roads.
The Government’s new Road Safety Strategy sets out reforms that can save lives, protect vulnerable road users, and ensure higher standards of safety.
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The Government’s new Road Safety Strategy sets out reforms that can save lives, protect vulnerable road users, and ensure higher standards of safety.
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Jeff Smith MP welcomes first Road Safety strategy in over a decade
Government launches new Road Safety Strategy to cut deaths and serious injuries on our roads Ambitious plans include tougher enforcement, safer vehicles, and improved infrastructure The plan includ…
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January 9, 2026 at 12:32 PM
I know lots of people in south Manchester are worried about safety for pedestrians and drivers on our local roads.
The Government’s new Road Safety Strategy sets out reforms that can save lives, protect vulnerable road users, and ensure higher standards of safety.
jeffsmithmp.com/2026/01/09/j...
The Government’s new Road Safety Strategy sets out reforms that can save lives, protect vulnerable road users, and ensure higher standards of safety.
jeffsmithmp.com/2026/01/09/j...
The government’s Animal Welfare Strategy is the strongest set of reforms in a generation. We’re improving the lives of animals in homes, on farms, and in the wild.
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Jeff Smith MP welcomes launch of biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation
Government launches new plans to protect and improve the lives of our pets, farmed and wild animals It will end cruel practices like puppy farming and snaring of wild animals Improving animal welfa…
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January 7, 2026 at 2:04 PM
The government’s Animal Welfare Strategy is the strongest set of reforms in a generation. We’re improving the lives of animals in homes, on farms, and in the wild.
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Families in Manchester can now find trusted advice on health, wellbeing, cost of living support and getting children ready for school through the new Family Friend service.
Find out more here:
www.manchester.gov.uk/family-friend
Find out more here:
www.manchester.gov.uk/family-friend
Stay connected and informed | Help for families and children | Manchester City Council
Find out what help is available for families and children.
www.manchester.gov.uk
January 7, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Families in Manchester can now find trusted advice on health, wellbeing, cost of living support and getting children ready for school through the new Family Friend service.
Find out more here:
www.manchester.gov.uk/family-friend
Find out more here:
www.manchester.gov.uk/family-friend
Good news for passengers in Greater Manchester. From March 2026, older and disabled people will be able to use concessionary bus passes all day. The £2 single fare is also being retained, with bus and tram fares frozen until the end of 2026.
January 6, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Good news for passengers in Greater Manchester. From March 2026, older and disabled people will be able to use concessionary bus passes all day. The £2 single fare is also being retained, with bus and tram fares frozen until the end of 2026.
If you need support this festive season, my website has emergency contacts & useful info for a wide range of local services:
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Useful Contacts over Christmas and New Year 2025
Local Chorlton and Didsbury Foodbank Open as normal during the Christmas period. Only exception: Friday 26th December: CLOSED Housing If you’re worried about someone y…
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December 24, 2025 at 10:47 AM
If you need support this festive season, my website has emergency contacts & useful info for a wide range of local services:
jeffsmithmp.com/2025/12/24/u...
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Transport For Greater Manchester have launched a public consultation on the Draft Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2050 and the Delivery Plan.
Have your say here:
www.gmconsult.org/transport/tr...
Have your say here:
www.gmconsult.org/transport/tr...
Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2050 and Delivery Plan Consultation
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Find and participate in consultations run by Greater Manchester Combined Authority
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December 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Transport For Greater Manchester have launched a public consultation on the Draft Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2050 and the Delivery Plan.
Have your say here:
www.gmconsult.org/transport/tr...
Have your say here:
www.gmconsult.org/transport/tr...
I attended a Parliamentary briefing with campaign group, The New Hunting Ban, to hear about legislative recommendations to strengthen the Hunting Act. Great news that the Labour government is committed to action to ban trail hunting.
December 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
I attended a Parliamentary briefing with campaign group, The New Hunting Ban, to hear about legislative recommendations to strengthen the Hunting Act. Great news that the Labour government is committed to action to ban trail hunting.
Earlier this month, I joined other Manchester MPs in writing to the government asking to confirm a substantial uplift in funding for our Council. I’m pleased a very positive financial settlement has been announced for Manchester City Council.
December 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Earlier this month, I joined other Manchester MPs in writing to the government asking to confirm a substantial uplift in funding for our Council. I’m pleased a very positive financial settlement has been announced for Manchester City Council.
There are many ways you can support The Christie this Christmas, find out more on how to get involved here: www.christie.nhs.uk/the-christie...
Christmas at The Christie
Put The Christie into your Christmas this year with our Christmas concert, Christmas online shop and lots more fundraising ideas.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
There are many ways you can support The Christie this Christmas, find out more on how to get involved here: www.christie.nhs.uk/the-christie...
Congratulations to Alicja Szmyd, from Old Moat Primary School in Withington, on winning the design competition for my Christmas card this year. And thank you to everyone that took part, I enjoyed seeing all your fantastic entries.
December 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Congratulations to Alicja Szmyd, from Old Moat Primary School in Withington, on winning the design competition for my Christmas card this year. And thank you to everyone that took part, I enjoyed seeing all your fantastic entries.
Labour's Youth Matters strategy is delivering mental health support for young people, with full national coverage of Mental Health Support Teams in every school by 2029: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy
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December 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Labour's Youth Matters strategy is delivering mental health support for young people, with full national coverage of Mental Health Support Teams in every school by 2029: www.gov.uk/government/p...
The drugs (laws) don’t work. We need to remove barriers to research into psychedelic medicines. I took part in an interesting discussion at the PSYCH Symposium panel in London on how we can integrate them into our healthcare.
December 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The drugs (laws) don’t work. We need to remove barriers to research into psychedelic medicines. I took part in an interesting discussion at the PSYCH Symposium panel in London on how we can integrate them into our healthcare.
I joined our Withington Councillors to celebrate the opening of Southway Housing’s new homes at Makers Court. The development has transformed a brownfield site into 24 new apartments for social rent.
December 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I joined our Withington Councillors to celebrate the opening of Southway Housing’s new homes at Makers Court. The development has transformed a brownfield site into 24 new apartments for social rent.
Labour is investing £3.5bn to halve rough sleeping and prevent thousands more households from becoming homeless: jeffsmithmp.com/2025/12/16/n...
National Plan to End Homelessness
Jeff Smith MP has welcomed the Labour Government’s bold new strategy to end homelessness across the North West. Backed by £3.5 billion of investment over the next 3 years – including around an extr…
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December 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Labour is investing £3.5bn to halve rough sleeping and prevent thousands more households from becoming homeless: jeffsmithmp.com/2025/12/16/n...
The Met Office is forecasting periods of heavy rainfall for the next 24-36 hours. Members of the public can check for flooding and get advice here: check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk
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View current flood warnings and alerts for England and the national flood forecast for the next 5 days. Also check river, sea, groundwater and rainfall levels.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The Met Office is forecasting periods of heavy rainfall for the next 24-36 hours. Members of the public can check for flooding and get advice here: check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk
The rain has stopped at Withington Baths Christmas Fair. Lots of stalls and fun all afternoon- inc Len Grant’s great artwork of local scenes
December 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The rain has stopped at Withington Baths Christmas Fair. Lots of stalls and fun all afternoon- inc Len Grant’s great artwork of local scenes
Withington Baths Christmas Market is on Sunday 14 December, 12-5pm. Come along for a festive day of crafts, stalls, food & drink, bauble painting, DIY wreath making and much more.
December 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Withington Baths Christmas Market is on Sunday 14 December, 12-5pm. Come along for a festive day of crafts, stalls, food & drink, bauble painting, DIY wreath making and much more.
Need help understanding some of the Budget 2025 announcements?
Take a look at this free and impartial Money Helper UK guide:
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Take a look at this free and impartial Money Helper UK guide:
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What the Autumn Budget means for you | MoneyHelper
Find out what changes the government has announced in its Autumn Budget 2025 and how the measures could affect you.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Need help understanding some of the Budget 2025 announcements?
Take a look at this free and impartial Money Helper UK guide:
www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/blog/ever...
Take a look at this free and impartial Money Helper UK guide:
www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/blog/ever...
It was fascinating to visit Manchester Biomedical University Lab, to learn about their exciting new research. I also discussed the importance of having a highly skilled and diverse workforce with international researchers from the university.
December 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
It was fascinating to visit Manchester Biomedical University Lab, to learn about their exciting new research. I also discussed the importance of having a highly skilled and diverse workforce with international researchers from the university.
The House of Commons Education Committee has launched a new inquiry to understand how reading can be nurtured, they are looking for experts and academics in the field to contribute: committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
Call for Evidence - Committees - UK Parliament
Reading for Pleasure
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December 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The House of Commons Education Committee has launched a new inquiry to understand how reading can be nurtured, they are looking for experts and academics in the field to contribute: committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...
Boosting childcare support for larger families
Expanding free school meals
Scrapping the two-child limit
Labour is delivering on our mission of tackling child poverty
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Expanding free school meals
Scrapping the two-child limit
Labour is delivering on our mission of tackling child poverty
jeffsmithmp.com/2025/12/10/j...
Jeff Smith MP welcomes historic action to lift 1,520 children in Manchester Withington out of poverty
• Labour’s historic Child Poverty Strategy to lift 550,000 children out of poverty – delivering the largest reduction in child poverty in one Parliament since records began • As part of this 1,520 …
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December 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Boosting childcare support for larger families
Expanding free school meals
Scrapping the two-child limit
Labour is delivering on our mission of tackling child poverty
jeffsmithmp.com/2025/12/10/j...
Expanding free school meals
Scrapping the two-child limit
Labour is delivering on our mission of tackling child poverty
jeffsmithmp.com/2025/12/10/j...
After requests from constituents about a bus stop blocking the pavement, West Didsbury Labour contacted TfGM who moved it to the back of the pavement, improving access for walkers, buggies and wheelchairs.
December 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
After requests from constituents about a bus stop blocking the pavement, West Didsbury Labour contacted TfGM who moved it to the back of the pavement, improving access for walkers, buggies and wheelchairs.