Julia Buckley MP
@juliabuckley.bsky.social
Labour’s MP for Shrewsbury. Promoted by J. Turnbull & Shrewsbury Labour at Bellstone, SY1 1JB.
I led a group of cross-party MPs from across our region to meet with Lord Hendy, the Rail Minister, at the Department for Transport to discuss the Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway (WSMR) open access bid.
June 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I led a group of cross-party MPs from across our region to meet with Lord Hendy, the Rail Minister, at the Department for Transport to discuss the Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway (WSMR) open access bid.
Trains matter to us in Shrewsbury, so I’m delighted the Government has signed a major deal between British Steel and Network Rail. It will see 337,000 tonnes of British Steel used to build and maintain railways, supporting jobs, manufacturing, and keeping the network moving.
June 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Trains matter to us in Shrewsbury, so I’m delighted the Government has signed a major deal between British Steel and Network Rail. It will see 337,000 tonnes of British Steel used to build and maintain railways, supporting jobs, manufacturing, and keeping the network moving.
I am continuing to step up my campaign to secure the Direct Train Service to London (the Wrexham-Shropshire-Midlands Railway or WSMR) in advance of the regulator’s decision next week.
June 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I am continuing to step up my campaign to secure the Direct Train Service to London (the Wrexham-Shropshire-Midlands Railway or WSMR) in advance of the regulator’s decision next week.
I met with Tom Bradshaw, President of the National Farmers' Union, along with other Shropshire NFU leaders.
We spoke about the newly announced trade deals with Europe, the USA, and India, and how these agreements could help Shrewsbury farmers by providing better access to international markets.
We spoke about the newly announced trade deals with Europe, the USA, and India, and how these agreements could help Shrewsbury farmers by providing better access to international markets.
June 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I met with Tom Bradshaw, President of the National Farmers' Union, along with other Shropshire NFU leaders.
We spoke about the newly announced trade deals with Europe, the USA, and India, and how these agreements could help Shrewsbury farmers by providing better access to international markets.
We spoke about the newly announced trade deals with Europe, the USA, and India, and how these agreements could help Shrewsbury farmers by providing better access to international markets.
I was proud to welcome Siobhan Connor to Westminster yesterday to give evidence to the Environmental Audit Select Committee as part of the Flood Resilience in England inquiry.
May 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I was proud to welcome Siobhan Connor to Westminster yesterday to give evidence to the Environmental Audit Select Committee as part of the Flood Resilience in England inquiry.
It's the start of Love Your Local Market tomorrow, a campaign run by NABMA until Saturday May 31st. This year carries the message, 'Made by Markets' to reflect everything that a thriving market brings to towns; including new businesses, fresh food and community spirit.
May 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
It's the start of Love Your Local Market tomorrow, a campaign run by NABMA until Saturday May 31st. This year carries the message, 'Made by Markets' to reflect everything that a thriving market brings to towns; including new businesses, fresh food and community spirit.
What a brilliant and moving event for the 80th Anniversary of VE Day in the Quarry this evening.
There were some brilliantly moving poems read by both adults and kids alike, and a fantastic performance by The Ronnie Singers, bringing a 40s atmosphere to the park.
There were some brilliantly moving poems read by both adults and kids alike, and a fantastic performance by The Ronnie Singers, bringing a 40s atmosphere to the park.
May 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
What a brilliant and moving event for the 80th Anniversary of VE Day in the Quarry this evening.
There were some brilliantly moving poems read by both adults and kids alike, and a fantastic performance by The Ronnie Singers, bringing a 40s atmosphere to the park.
There were some brilliantly moving poems read by both adults and kids alike, and a fantastic performance by The Ronnie Singers, bringing a 40s atmosphere to the park.
I assembled a cross-party group of MPs to sign a letter to Sir Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail, to back and endorse WSMR's (Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway) application to run trains directly to London, improving rail links in a number of constituencies, including Shrewsbury.
May 7, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I assembled a cross-party group of MPs to sign a letter to Sir Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail, to back and endorse WSMR's (Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway) application to run trains directly to London, improving rail links in a number of constituencies, including Shrewsbury.
It was a real honour to cut the ribbon at Oakmeadow CE Primary School, in Bayston Hill, to launch their new free breakfast club recently, as one of the early adopters of the Labour government’s new initiative.
May 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
It was a real honour to cut the ribbon at Oakmeadow CE Primary School, in Bayston Hill, to launch their new free breakfast club recently, as one of the early adopters of the Labour government’s new initiative.
I had a really valuable visit to Minsterley today to meet with the Chair of the Parish Council, local residents, and the owner of The Flower Shop, following the recent withdrawal of their Post Office outreach service.
April 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I had a really valuable visit to Minsterley today to meet with the Chair of the Parish Council, local residents, and the owner of The Flower Shop, following the recent withdrawal of their Post Office outreach service.
I really enjoyed visiting businesses around Shrewsbury town centre that have directly benefitted from the Government’s Shared Prosperity Funding, delivered by Shrewsbury BID.
April 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I really enjoyed visiting businesses around Shrewsbury town centre that have directly benefitted from the Government’s Shared Prosperity Funding, delivered by Shrewsbury BID.
As Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Local Markets, I was delighted to meet with Kevin Lockwood and Amy Williams from Shropshire Council and Ian Thorpe from Shrewsbury Town Council at our award winning Market Hall recently.
March 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
As Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Local Markets, I was delighted to meet with Kevin Lockwood and Amy Williams from Shropshire Council and Ian Thorpe from Shrewsbury Town Council at our award winning Market Hall recently.
Happy #internationalwomensday!
There have only ever been 693 MPs who are women. That’s out of a potential 18,507 seat elections since 1918 when we first got the vote.
I was proud to be one of 263 female MPs elected in the general election, and the first female MP elected in Shrewsbury.
There have only ever been 693 MPs who are women. That’s out of a potential 18,507 seat elections since 1918 when we first got the vote.
I was proud to be one of 263 female MPs elected in the general election, and the first female MP elected in Shrewsbury.
March 8, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Happy #internationalwomensday!
There have only ever been 693 MPs who are women. That’s out of a potential 18,507 seat elections since 1918 when we first got the vote.
I was proud to be one of 263 female MPs elected in the general election, and the first female MP elected in Shrewsbury.
There have only ever been 693 MPs who are women. That’s out of a potential 18,507 seat elections since 1918 when we first got the vote.
I was proud to be one of 263 female MPs elected in the general election, and the first female MP elected in Shrewsbury.
It was great to support Chris Toller of Henstone Distillery, to help showcase his excellent whisky products at an English Whisky event in parliament.
February 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
It was great to support Chris Toller of Henstone Distillery, to help showcase his excellent whisky products at an English Whisky event in parliament.
I had a great meeting with the team at Shrewsbury Sports Village recently and spoke about the government’s renewed focus on preventive health and the important role that local gyms and leisure centres play in keeping people active and well.
February 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I had a great meeting with the team at Shrewsbury Sports Village recently and spoke about the government’s renewed focus on preventive health and the important role that local gyms and leisure centres play in keeping people active and well.
It was fantastic to welcome Coleham Primary School children to Westminster today. They had a tour around the building and then we had a question and answer session in one of the large committee rooms.
February 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
It was fantastic to welcome Coleham Primary School children to Westminster today. They had a tour around the building and then we had a question and answer session in one of the large committee rooms.
I had a great Coffee morning at Emmanuel Church in Harlescott speaking to Shrewsbury residents about local issues . I also spoke to Revd Lisa Knight about the brilliant community space. I was also joined by hard-working Shrewsbury Town Councillor, Elisabeth Addams.
February 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I had a great Coffee morning at Emmanuel Church in Harlescott speaking to Shrewsbury residents about local issues . I also spoke to Revd Lisa Knight about the brilliant community space. I was also joined by hard-working Shrewsbury Town Councillor, Elisabeth Addams.
Congratulations to The Market Hall Shrewsbury for being named Britain's Favourite Market in the Love Your Local Market campaign for the third consecutive year and the fourth time overall!
February 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Congratulations to The Market Hall Shrewsbury for being named Britain's Favourite Market in the Love Your Local Market campaign for the third consecutive year and the fourth time overall!
Better transport in Shrewsbury has been one of my priorities since I was elected back in July.
Many residents have let their frustrations known about the lack of carriages on the trains that ferry us to the UK's second biggest city.
Many residents have let their frustrations known about the lack of carriages on the trains that ferry us to the UK's second biggest city.
Shrewsbury-to-Birmingham commuter route to get longer trains
The new trains will be introduced to the line between Shrewsbury and Birmingham in the spring.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 25, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Better transport in Shrewsbury has been one of my priorities since I was elected back in July.
Many residents have let their frustrations known about the lack of carriages on the trains that ferry us to the UK's second biggest city.
Many residents have let their frustrations known about the lack of carriages on the trains that ferry us to the UK's second biggest city.
I recently met with Crystal Owen at her business, Crystal's Cupcakes, to talk about the upcoming Westminster Hall debate on Road Safety for young drivers that I secured which will take place on 28th January.
January 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I recently met with Crystal Owen at her business, Crystal's Cupcakes, to talk about the upcoming Westminster Hall debate on Road Safety for young drivers that I secured which will take place on 28th January.
We all know how beautiful Shrewsbury railway station is, although it often plays second fiddle to the imposing Shrewsbury Castle that sits above it.
Today I saw a side of the station many of us haven't seen before, a spacious interior, beautiful ceilings and spaces crying out for investment.
Today I saw a side of the station many of us haven't seen before, a spacious interior, beautiful ceilings and spaces crying out for investment.
January 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
We all know how beautiful Shrewsbury railway station is, although it often plays second fiddle to the imposing Shrewsbury Castle that sits above it.
Today I saw a side of the station many of us haven't seen before, a spacious interior, beautiful ceilings and spaces crying out for investment.
Today I saw a side of the station many of us haven't seen before, a spacious interior, beautiful ceilings and spaces crying out for investment.
It was great to talk to @heidialexander.bsky.social, the Secretary of State for Transport and Lilian Greenwood, the minister for the Future of Roads about the increase in funding to fix our roads.
I was happy to see that Shropshire will receive a £33 million pound injection to sort our roads.
I was happy to see that Shropshire will receive a £33 million pound injection to sort our roads.
January 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
It was great to talk to @heidialexander.bsky.social, the Secretary of State for Transport and Lilian Greenwood, the minister for the Future of Roads about the increase in funding to fix our roads.
I was happy to see that Shropshire will receive a £33 million pound injection to sort our roads.
I was happy to see that Shropshire will receive a £33 million pound injection to sort our roads.
I met with Seb Slater from @shrewsburybid.bsky.social who showed me one of the 120 eBikes they have secured through a UKSPF grant.
They are being rolled out to promote active travel around our town. If you're interested join the waiting list below:
www.shrewsburymoves.com/ebike-subscr...
They are being rolled out to promote active travel around our town. If you're interested join the waiting list below:
www.shrewsburymoves.com/ebike-subscr...
January 13, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I met with Seb Slater from @shrewsburybid.bsky.social who showed me one of the 120 eBikes they have secured through a UKSPF grant.
They are being rolled out to promote active travel around our town. If you're interested join the waiting list below:
www.shrewsburymoves.com/ebike-subscr...
They are being rolled out to promote active travel around our town. If you're interested join the waiting list below:
www.shrewsburymoves.com/ebike-subscr...
It was great to sit down with my team today and discuss the priorities for Shrewsbury going into 2025 and beyond.
We also sat down with Seb Slater the executive director of @shrewsburybid.bsky.social to discuss their ongoing plans to improve the town.
We also sat down with Seb Slater the executive director of @shrewsburybid.bsky.social to discuss their ongoing plans to improve the town.
January 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
It was great to sit down with my team today and discuss the priorities for Shrewsbury going into 2025 and beyond.
We also sat down with Seb Slater the executive director of @shrewsburybid.bsky.social to discuss their ongoing plans to improve the town.
We also sat down with Seb Slater the executive director of @shrewsburybid.bsky.social to discuss their ongoing plans to improve the town.
Congratulations to Shrewsbury Market Hall for making the top 10 for Britain's Favourite Market! I'm looking forward to seeing the results on January 30th.
January 7, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Congratulations to Shrewsbury Market Hall for making the top 10 for Britain's Favourite Market! I'm looking forward to seeing the results on January 30th.