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Liam Conlon MP
@liamconlon.bsky.social
Labour Party @teamlabouruk.bsky.social
MP for Beckenham and Penge
🌹 National Chair of Labour Irish Society
🌹☘️ Disability Rights & Inclusion
Insta: LiamConlonLabour
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Great coverage of the Philomena's Law campaign ahead of the Westminster Hall debate led by @liamconlon.bsky.social this afternoon.
June 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Survivors & Irish community groups joined the family of Philomena Lee to witness Westminster Hall debate on
@liamconlon.bsky.social's proposal for 'Philomena's Law'– to protect benefits of survivors living in Britain who receive payment from Irish government
www.irishinbritain.org/news/support...
Support for Philomena's Law among MPs at Westminster Hall debate
A Westminster Hall Debate took place this week to discuss the proposal by Liam Conlon MP to introduce new legislation called ‘Philomena’s Law’ to support survivors of Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes w...
www.irishinbritain.org
June 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Concerns about the toxic effect of smartphones & social media on young people is a big issue for my constituents

I’m working hard to:
✅ Bring local parents, schools and students together
✅ Agree a common smartphone policy in schools
✅ Call for tougher and enforced regulations
April 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Enjoyed visiting Croke Park to discuss supporting the growth of @officialgaa.bsky.social in Britain.

GAA membership in Britain has increased by nearly 30% in just 4 years - with participants from all backgrounds.

Clubs also do vital work in communities from London to Liverpool and beyond.
April 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It was good to talk to @news.rte.ie
with @ivanabacik.bsky.social
in Dublin yesterday about the need for survivors of Mother & Baby Homes to get redress.

I hope to ensure this happens in Britain with Philomena’s Law - and appreciate all the support this is getting: amp.rte.ie/amp/1506923/
April 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Really good to meet with Sinn Fein
Reps inc TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire & MP Daire Hughes

Grateful for their support for “Philomena’s Law” to ensure thousands of survivors in Britain receive the redress they are entitled to - and discuss support for Irish communities in Britain.
April 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A real honour to meet the Special Advocate for Survivors, Patricia Carey, and a group of survivors from Ireland’s Mother & Baby Homes.

Their courage and determination is humbling, and I’m proud to be working with them to support thousands of survivors living in Britain.
April 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Great to be in Dublin and to catch-up with the Irish Labour family including some of their brilliant new intake of TDs!

And Irish Labour Leader @ivanabacik.bsky.social
- who was born in Beckenham & lived in Penge! 🌹🇮🇪
April 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
It was great to meet with Minister
Norma Foley yesterday on “Philomena’s Law” to support thousands of survivors of Ireland’s Mother & Baby Homes living in Britain.

I’m really grateful for the support I’ve had from her and the Irish Government so far.
April 10, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Really tragic news. My thoughts and sympathies are with the boy’s family, friends, and everyone affected.

Beckenham Place Park is a park so many of us use, and I know how upsetting this will be to many local residents too.
Boy dies after going into the lake in Lewisham to swim
The 15-year-old's body was recovered from the lake in Beckenham Place Park on Friday night.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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I welcome the government’s decision to grant greater licensing powers as we work to boost London’s economy.

This will give Londoners and visitors more opportunities to enjoy our world-class hospitality sector—driving growth, jobs and creating a stronger economy for all.
Boost for London nightlife as mayor Sir Sadiq Khan given new powers to overturn council licensing decisions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the new powers will mean hospitality businesses have "the conditions to grow" and are not "tied down by unnecessarily burdensome red tape".
news.sky.com
April 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A great day of canvassing in the sun in Kelsey & Eden Park and a really good response from residents with lots of casework collected too!

Thanks to everyone who took the time to talk to us! ☀️🌹
April 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Top-quality childcare places boost children’s life chances and parent’s work choices!

I’m delighted that two schools in Beckenham & Penge are amongst the first to get new school-based nurseries - and will support more schools to do so!
April 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
A brilliant morning with @serailway.bsky.social to celebrate Clock House and Elmers End stations turning 161 years old!

And it was great to see so many people thanking the wonderful staff who are an important part of our community.

Looking forward to more #Railway200 celebrations soon!
April 1, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I’m delighted we’ve secured £725,000 in funding from Government for solar panels to be installed at Bethlem Hospital.

Solar energy is cleaner and cheaper. It’s perfect for public buildings, especially NHS hospitals 🏥☀️🌱
March 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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We report on the Westminster meeting to support MP @liamconlon.bsky.social's proposed #PhilomenasLaw
Speakers with Liam:
Philomena daughter Jane Libberton
Rosa Gilbert Irish in Britain
Séan Kaluarachchi London Irish Centre
Chair @pronouncedalva.bsky.social
www.irishinbritain.org/news/momentu...
Momentum grows for Philomena's Law
Survivors, campaigners, community welfare organisations, journalists and MPs came together at a special briefing in the House of Commons in support of MP Liam Conlon’s proposed Philomena’s Law.
www.irishinbritain.org
March 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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“It was an honour to share Philomena’s story of heartbreak and courage in Westminster earlier this month”, writes @liamconlon.bsky.social

🗣️ Philomena’s Law seeks justice for survivors of Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
Philomena’s Law seeks justice for survivors of Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes
Philomena Lee was 18 years old when she became pregnant and was sent to the Sean Ross Abbey Mother and Baby Home in Roscrea, County Tipperary, in Ireland. There Philomena gave birth to her son Anthony...
www.politics.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 8:22 AM
An amazing Beckenham & Penge CLP fundraiser last night with special guests @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social
& Neil Kinnock!

I’m proud of our CLP, the campaigning culture we’ve built in the past year & it’s always great to get members together! 🌹

… And a very Happy 83rd Birthday to Neil today! 🎂
March 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Beckenham & Penge is where local lad David Bowie launched his music career.

Today it’s home to a vibrant community of creatives whose work is increasingly sought by AI companies.

I’m grateful for reassurance Government is working to protect them and ensure fair remuneration.
March 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Last night I held a public briefing on Philomena’s Law in Parliament with
@irishinbritain.bsky.social

It was particularly moving to hear from survivors - a reminder of the need for change. There are 13,000+ living in Britain.

Thanks to everyone who came and to Ailbhe Rea for chairing.
March 26, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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Today @liamconlon.bsky.social & I met with Thames Water and raised concerns of constituents affected by the water outage which left residents without water for several days.

It was good to discuss the lessons learnt and to hold them accountable for the disruption caused to residents.
March 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
A pleasure to be out with a brilliant team from Beckenham and Penge CLP today helping our friends in Sittingbourne inc their fantastic MP @kevinmckenna.co.uk! 🌹
March 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Delighted to have my friend the Rail Minister Lord Hendy visit Beckenham & Penge

♿️ Seeing the testing phase start on the new lift at Shortlands Station
🚝 Announcement that 707 City Beam trains are to have accessible toilets retrofitted
🤝 Thanking Southeastern
& TfL staff
March 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Today thousands of Londoners and visitors came together to celebrate St Patrick’s Day and Irish culture in London. I was honoured to join the front of the parade.

The Irish community is a vital part of London, and today’s celebrations showcase its rich culture and lasting contributions to our city.
March 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM