Luke Murphy MP
@lukemurphy.bsky.social
First ever Labour MP for Basingstoke 🌹
Vital insights from Basingstoke for the Government to take away from Kids Nursery regarding early years SEND.
Improving access to funding; SEND navigators to support families; investing in a skilled early years workforce; making sure Family Hubs strengthen local services.
Improving access to funding; SEND navigators to support families; investing in a skilled early years workforce; making sure Family Hubs strengthen local services.
December 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Vital insights from Basingstoke for the Government to take away from Kids Nursery regarding early years SEND.
Improving access to funding; SEND navigators to support families; investing in a skilled early years workforce; making sure Family Hubs strengthen local services.
Improving access to funding; SEND navigators to support families; investing in a skilled early years workforce; making sure Family Hubs strengthen local services.
Great to catch up with the team at Chennai Express to talk about the Top of Town, how we can better support small businesses locally, and their plans for the future.
Consistently great food and service, and a real example of the independent businesses that help make our town centre thrive!
Consistently great food and service, and a real example of the independent businesses that help make our town centre thrive!
December 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Great to catch up with the team at Chennai Express to talk about the Top of Town, how we can better support small businesses locally, and their plans for the future.
Consistently great food and service, and a real example of the independent businesses that help make our town centre thrive!
Consistently great food and service, and a real example of the independent businesses that help make our town centre thrive!
Spoke with local pharmacists about Pharmacy First. It helps people get care quicker without a GP appointment. Thought this was useful to share. More info 👇
www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-i...
www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-i...
December 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Spoke with local pharmacists about Pharmacy First. It helps people get care quicker without a GP appointment. Thought this was useful to share. More info 👇
www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-i...
www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-i...
BREAKING: Interest rates down AGAIN with Labour
December 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
BREAKING: Interest rates down AGAIN with Labour
Telling a Black British man to “go home to the Caribbean” is racist. Full stop.
No amount of spin can excuse it. Nigel Farage should stop ignoring racism in his party and drop the candidate immediately.
www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/politic...
No amount of spin can excuse it. Nigel Farage should stop ignoring racism in his party and drop the candidate immediately.
www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/politic...
Calls for Reform UK to sack Hampshire mayoral candidate after "racist" remarks
Labour have urged Nigel Farage to sack his party's mayoral candidate for the county, after it emerged he had said deputy prime minister David Lammy should "go home" to the Caribbean.
www.portsmouth.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Telling a Black British man to “go home to the Caribbean” is racist. Full stop.
No amount of spin can excuse it. Nigel Farage should stop ignoring racism in his party and drop the candidate immediately.
www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/politic...
No amount of spin can excuse it. Nigel Farage should stop ignoring racism in his party and drop the candidate immediately.
www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/politic...
Conservative austerity saw budgets for youth clubs, green spaces and clean streets slashed by cuts
Basingstoke Council had cuts of £3 million, this Labour Government is boosting our council's spending power by almost £4 million
Basingstoke Council had cuts of £3 million, this Labour Government is boosting our council's spending power by almost £4 million
December 18, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Conservative austerity saw budgets for youth clubs, green spaces and clean streets slashed by cuts
Basingstoke Council had cuts of £3 million, this Labour Government is boosting our council's spending power by almost £4 million
Basingstoke Council had cuts of £3 million, this Labour Government is boosting our council's spending power by almost £4 million
Great to chair a meeting of the Climate APPG with Michael Shanks, Minister for Energy.
Discussing the Government’s North Sea Future Plan. Managing existing oil and gas fields responsibly; delivering on Labour's commitment to not issue new licences; protecting jobs and creating jobs for the future.
Discussing the Government’s North Sea Future Plan. Managing existing oil and gas fields responsibly; delivering on Labour's commitment to not issue new licences; protecting jobs and creating jobs for the future.
December 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Great to chair a meeting of the Climate APPG with Michael Shanks, Minister for Energy.
Discussing the Government’s North Sea Future Plan. Managing existing oil and gas fields responsibly; delivering on Labour's commitment to not issue new licences; protecting jobs and creating jobs for the future.
Discussing the Government’s North Sea Future Plan. Managing existing oil and gas fields responsibly; delivering on Labour's commitment to not issue new licences; protecting jobs and creating jobs for the future.
Jane was born right here in Basingstoke but her influence reaches around the world.
Her work is part of our national story of creativity, humour & social change
Today we should be celebrating what unites us and what we have contributed to the world
Her work is part of our national story of creativity, humour & social change
Today we should be celebrating what unites us and what we have contributed to the world
December 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Jane was born right here in Basingstoke but her influence reaches around the world.
Her work is part of our national story of creativity, humour & social change
Today we should be celebrating what unites us and what we have contributed to the world
Her work is part of our national story of creativity, humour & social change
Today we should be celebrating what unites us and what we have contributed to the world
Good to see reports that we're moving in the right direction on driving tests locally🚗
This won’t be fixed overnight. Govt changes to booking rules & hiring extra examiners will hopefully reduce the backlog further!
www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/2565247...
This won’t be fixed overnight. Govt changes to booking rules & hiring extra examiners will hopefully reduce the backlog further!
www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/2565247...
December 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Good to see reports that we're moving in the right direction on driving tests locally🚗
This won’t be fixed overnight. Govt changes to booking rules & hiring extra examiners will hopefully reduce the backlog further!
www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/2565247...
This won’t be fixed overnight. Govt changes to booking rules & hiring extra examiners will hopefully reduce the backlog further!
www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/2565247...
Enjoyed chairing a conversation with Treasury Minister @torstenbell.bsky.social for the Living Standards Coalition yesterday, digging into what the Budget means for people’s wages, energy bills & travel costs. Positive steps taken - plenty still to do to raise living standards after the last 14 yrs
December 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Enjoyed chairing a conversation with Treasury Minister @torstenbell.bsky.social for the Living Standards Coalition yesterday, digging into what the Budget means for people’s wages, energy bills & travel costs. Positive steps taken - plenty still to do to raise living standards after the last 14 yrs
Today in the Treasury Select Committee, I asked the Chancellor how her capital allowance changes will actually drive investment and growth 📈
December 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Today in the Treasury Select Committee, I asked the Chancellor how her capital allowance changes will actually drive investment and growth 📈
Here are my next two advice and support surgeries in the new year. I support Basingstoke residents on a number of issues. If you're unsure whether I might be able to help on your particular issue check out my website: www.lukemurphy.org.uk#find-help
December 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Here are my next two advice and support surgeries in the new year. I support Basingstoke residents on a number of issues. If you're unsure whether I might be able to help on your particular issue check out my website: www.lukemurphy.org.uk#find-help
Fab to pop into the Coffee Barn this morning on Small Business Saturday
Perfect coffee and pastry to start the day! It's brilliant to see such a great independent doing so well.
And they've got some great Xmas decorations too!
Perfect coffee and pastry to start the day! It's brilliant to see such a great independent doing so well.
And they've got some great Xmas decorations too!
December 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Fab to pop into the Coffee Barn this morning on Small Business Saturday
Perfect coffee and pastry to start the day! It's brilliant to see such a great independent doing so well.
And they've got some great Xmas decorations too!
Perfect coffee and pastry to start the day! It's brilliant to see such a great independent doing so well.
And they've got some great Xmas decorations too!
Yesterday in the Treasury Committee I asked Ruth Curtice the CEO of @resolutionfoundation.org her assessment of the cost of living & living standards measures announced by the Chancellor last week
December 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Yesterday in the Treasury Committee I asked Ruth Curtice the CEO of @resolutionfoundation.org her assessment of the cost of living & living standards measures announced by the Chancellor last week
Great to be back out on the doors this weekend... despite the weather!🌧️
Friday we were out in Hatch Warren and then on Saturday we were out in Buckskin
If I haven't been able to talk to you on the door yet and you would like to raise an issue with me send me an email luke.murphy.mp@parliament.uk
Friday we were out in Hatch Warren and then on Saturday we were out in Buckskin
If I haven't been able to talk to you on the door yet and you would like to raise an issue with me send me an email luke.murphy.mp@parliament.uk
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Great to be back out on the doors this weekend... despite the weather!🌧️
Friday we were out in Hatch Warren and then on Saturday we were out in Buckskin
If I haven't been able to talk to you on the door yet and you would like to raise an issue with me send me an email luke.murphy.mp@parliament.uk
Friday we were out in Hatch Warren and then on Saturday we were out in Buckskin
If I haven't been able to talk to you on the door yet and you would like to raise an issue with me send me an email luke.murphy.mp@parliament.uk
Yesterday in the Treasury Committee the OBR confirmed that the Chancellor's remarks on 4 Nov were entirely consistent with what the OBR were forecasting... the Tories seemed to ignore that point in today's Urgent Question
December 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Yesterday in the Treasury Committee the OBR confirmed that the Chancellor's remarks on 4 Nov were entirely consistent with what the OBR were forecasting... the Tories seemed to ignore that point in today's Urgent Question
This week I met Winchester Road residents, including Katie from the Winchester Road Residents’ Association, at the site of the recent fatal collision.
I am backing their call for an urgent road safety review by Hampshire County Council. Please add your name to the petition: buff.ly/oQZQ6xo
I am backing their call for an urgent road safety review by Hampshire County Council. Please add your name to the petition: buff.ly/oQZQ6xo
December 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This week I met Winchester Road residents, including Katie from the Winchester Road Residents’ Association, at the site of the recent fatal collision.
I am backing their call for an urgent road safety review by Hampshire County Council. Please add your name to the petition: buff.ly/oQZQ6xo
I am backing their call for an urgent road safety review by Hampshire County Council. Please add your name to the petition: buff.ly/oQZQ6xo
Thank you to everyone who came to talk to me and my team on Saturday.
If I didn't get the chance to catch up with you over a cuppa or on the door this weekend - please sign up for one of my future afternoons at the following link www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/coffee-an... 😊
If I didn't get the chance to catch up with you over a cuppa or on the door this weekend - please sign up for one of my future afternoons at the following link www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/coffee-an... 😊
December 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Thank you to everyone who came to talk to me and my team on Saturday.
If I didn't get the chance to catch up with you over a cuppa or on the door this weekend - please sign up for one of my future afternoons at the following link www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/coffee-an... 😊
If I didn't get the chance to catch up with you over a cuppa or on the door this weekend - please sign up for one of my future afternoons at the following link www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/coffee-an... 😊
Great to be chairing the first Living Standards Coalition X @energy-uk.org.uk roundtable focused on bringing down energy bills for households #BringDownBills
@andrewlewinmp.bsky.social
@andrewlewinmp.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Great to be chairing the first Living Standards Coalition X @energy-uk.org.uk roundtable focused on bringing down energy bills for households #BringDownBills
@andrewlewinmp.bsky.social
@andrewlewinmp.bsky.social
Here's your November MP Wrapped... ahead of you getting your Spotify Wrapped this week!
At the end of each month I share a quick wrap-up of what I've been doing as your MP, how many people I've supported, the events and meetings I've attended across Basingstoke and my parliamentary contributions.
At the end of each month I share a quick wrap-up of what I've been doing as your MP, how many people I've supported, the events and meetings I've attended across Basingstoke and my parliamentary contributions.
December 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Here's your November MP Wrapped... ahead of you getting your Spotify Wrapped this week!
At the end of each month I share a quick wrap-up of what I've been doing as your MP, how many people I've supported, the events and meetings I've attended across Basingstoke and my parliamentary contributions.
At the end of each month I share a quick wrap-up of what I've been doing as your MP, how many people I've supported, the events and meetings I've attended across Basingstoke and my parliamentary contributions.
Today this Labour Government is setting out our new Environmental Improvement Plan - a practical, ambitious roadmap to restore nature, clean up our rivers, and tackle air pollution. 🍃 🌊 🌷
This plan is about delivering real progress: boosting economic growth while protecting our environment.
This plan is about delivering real progress: boosting economic growth while protecting our environment.
December 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Today this Labour Government is setting out our new Environmental Improvement Plan - a practical, ambitious roadmap to restore nature, clean up our rivers, and tackle air pollution. 🍃 🌊 🌷
This plan is about delivering real progress: boosting economic growth while protecting our environment.
This plan is about delivering real progress: boosting economic growth while protecting our environment.
Thank you to the fantastic school councillors at Chalk Ridge Primary for talking to me today. You guys really put a smile on my face. I am always impressed by how engaged young people are with the issues around them. It was so lovely to hear about the work you're doing and the ideas you have ☺️
November 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Thank you to the fantastic school councillors at Chalk Ridge Primary for talking to me today. You guys really put a smile on my face. I am always impressed by how engaged young people are with the issues around them. It was so lovely to hear about the work you're doing and the ideas you have ☺️
The Living Standards Coalition's post budget statement🌹
November 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The Living Standards Coalition's post budget statement🌹
I am committed to using my voice and platform to ending violence against women and girls and helping to build a society where everyone is safe, equal and respected.
Every time we ignore something that doesn't feel right, we miss a chance to set a better example.
Every time we ignore something that doesn't feel right, we miss a chance to set a better example.
November 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I am committed to using my voice and platform to ending violence against women and girls and helping to build a society where everyone is safe, equal and respected.
Every time we ignore something that doesn't feel right, we miss a chance to set a better example.
Every time we ignore something that doesn't feel right, we miss a chance to set a better example.