Matt Bishop MP
@mattbishopmp.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for the Forest of Dean Constituency
I was keen to visit Coalway Junior School after their recent trip to Parliament! Hearing their highlights and seeing their enthusiasm was fantastic.
Inspiring young voices and supporting political engagement will always be a priority for me.
Thank you, Coalway Junior School, for having me!
Inspiring young voices and supporting political engagement will always be a priority for me.
Thank you, Coalway Junior School, for having me!
November 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I was keen to visit Coalway Junior School after their recent trip to Parliament! Hearing their highlights and seeing their enthusiasm was fantastic.
Inspiring young voices and supporting political engagement will always be a priority for me.
Thank you, Coalway Junior School, for having me!
Inspiring young voices and supporting political engagement will always be a priority for me.
Thank you, Coalway Junior School, for having me!
Today, we pause to remember all those who have died in service of our country and expresses gratitude to the brave personnel who continue to serve.
We will never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
We will never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
November 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Today, we pause to remember all those who have died in service of our country and expresses gratitude to the brave personnel who continue to serve.
We will never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
We will never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
⚠️🚧 I’m inviting all Forest of Dean residents to a public meeting to discuss our roads and transport issues. From endless queues and potholes to poor transport links.
Come share your views so we can push Gloucestershire Highways for real improvements together.
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Come share your views so we can push Gloucestershire Highways for real improvements together.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roads-tran...
Roads & Transport Across the Forest of Dean
Eventbrite - Matt Bishop MP presents Roads & Transport Across the Forest of Dean - Monday, 8 December 2025 - Find event and ticket information.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
⚠️🚧 I’m inviting all Forest of Dean residents to a public meeting to discuss our roads and transport issues. From endless queues and potholes to poor transport links.
Come share your views so we can push Gloucestershire Highways for real improvements together.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roads-tran...
Come share your views so we can push Gloucestershire Highways for real improvements together.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roads-tran...
On this Remembrance Sunday, we come together to honour those who fought and gave their lives for our freedom.
To all who have served, those serving today, and their families, thank you.
We will remember them.
To all who have served, those serving today, and their families, thank you.
We will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
On this Remembrance Sunday, we come together to honour those who fought and gave their lives for our freedom.
To all who have served, those serving today, and their families, thank you.
We will remember them.
To all who have served, those serving today, and their families, thank you.
We will remember them.
I was pleased to attend the drop-in event on Access to Disability Equipment.
Across the UK, the system for providing community and medical equipment needs urgent attention to ensure disabled people get the support they need.
The event launched a new APPG report on these barriers.
Across the UK, the system for providing community and medical equipment needs urgent attention to ensure disabled people get the support they need.
The event launched a new APPG report on these barriers.
November 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I was pleased to attend the drop-in event on Access to Disability Equipment.
Across the UK, the system for providing community and medical equipment needs urgent attention to ensure disabled people get the support they need.
The event launched a new APPG report on these barriers.
Across the UK, the system for providing community and medical equipment needs urgent attention to ensure disabled people get the support they need.
The event launched a new APPG report on these barriers.
🤝 Trustees’ Week!
Grateful for all Trustees whose dedication helps charities thrive!
I am excited to share that I’m now a Trustee for Harry's Pals Charity, supporting parent carers and families locally and across the country.
Grateful for all Trustees whose dedication helps charities thrive!
I am excited to share that I’m now a Trustee for Harry's Pals Charity, supporting parent carers and families locally and across the country.
November 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🤝 Trustees’ Week!
Grateful for all Trustees whose dedication helps charities thrive!
I am excited to share that I’m now a Trustee for Harry's Pals Charity, supporting parent carers and families locally and across the country.
Grateful for all Trustees whose dedication helps charities thrive!
I am excited to share that I’m now a Trustee for Harry's Pals Charity, supporting parent carers and families locally and across the country.
My latest monthly newsletter just landed in inboxes!
Read it here 👉 matt-bishop.org/so/b2Pewogoc...
Subscribe at www.matt-bishop.org for monthly updates on my work across the Forest and in Parliament.
Read it here 👉 matt-bishop.org/so/b2Pewogoc...
Subscribe at www.matt-bishop.org for monthly updates on my work across the Forest and in Parliament.
November 6, 2025 at 10:58 AM
My latest monthly newsletter just landed in inboxes!
Read it here 👉 matt-bishop.org/so/b2Pewogoc...
Subscribe at www.matt-bishop.org for monthly updates on my work across the Forest and in Parliament.
Read it here 👉 matt-bishop.org/so/b2Pewogoc...
Subscribe at www.matt-bishop.org for monthly updates on my work across the Forest and in Parliament.
⚖ No prisoner should ever be released in error.
I’ve written to the Justice Secretary over reports of prisoners, including serious offenders, being mistakenly released.
These errors harm public trust, distress victims, and put communities at risk.
I’ve written to the Justice Secretary over reports of prisoners, including serious offenders, being mistakenly released.
These errors harm public trust, distress victims, and put communities at risk.
November 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
⚖ No prisoner should ever be released in error.
I’ve written to the Justice Secretary over reports of prisoners, including serious offenders, being mistakenly released.
These errors harm public trust, distress victims, and put communities at risk.
I’ve written to the Justice Secretary over reports of prisoners, including serious offenders, being mistakenly released.
These errors harm public trust, distress victims, and put communities at risk.
I was pleased to invite Mary from Puzzlewood to Downing Street to meet Chancellor Rachel Reeves and tour Parliament.
Mary shared insights from the Forest of Dean ahead of the Autumn Budget—ensuring our Forest’s voice is heard loud and clear in Westminster.
Mary shared insights from the Forest of Dean ahead of the Autumn Budget—ensuring our Forest’s voice is heard loud and clear in Westminster.
November 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I was pleased to invite Mary from Puzzlewood to Downing Street to meet Chancellor Rachel Reeves and tour Parliament.
Mary shared insights from the Forest of Dean ahead of the Autumn Budget—ensuring our Forest’s voice is heard loud and clear in Westminster.
Mary shared insights from the Forest of Dean ahead of the Autumn Budget—ensuring our Forest’s voice is heard loud and clear in Westminster.
☕️ Last week’s Coffee Morning sparked great conversations on everything from education and animal welfare to energy and foreign affairs.
Thanks to Brockweir Village Shop & Café for hosting!
More dates coming—watch my website, newsletter & column for updates.
Thanks to Brockweir Village Shop & Café for hosting!
More dates coming—watch my website, newsletter & column for updates.
November 4, 2025 at 11:13 AM
☕️ Last week’s Coffee Morning sparked great conversations on everything from education and animal welfare to energy and foreign affairs.
Thanks to Brockweir Village Shop & Café for hosting!
More dates coming—watch my website, newsletter & column for updates.
Thanks to Brockweir Village Shop & Café for hosting!
More dates coming—watch my website, newsletter & column for updates.
I was proud to stand with the Government as they took an important step to protect children last week, by repealing the presumption of parental involvement in the Victims and Courts Bill.
I asked experts how this change will help keep children safe.
Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=uELB...
I asked experts how this change will help keep children safe.
Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=uELB...
Justice Select Committee
YouTube video by Matt Bishop MP
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November 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I was proud to stand with the Government as they took an important step to protect children last week, by repealing the presumption of parental involvement in the Victims and Courts Bill.
I asked experts how this change will help keep children safe.
Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=uELB...
I asked experts how this change will help keep children safe.
Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=uELB...
I’m pleased to have been appointed as the Backbench Departmental Chair for the Cabinet Office.
I’m looking forward to working collaboratively to strengthen that connection—and to making sure our shared priorities translate into meaningful outcomes for the people we represent.
I’m looking forward to working collaboratively to strengthen that connection—and to making sure our shared priorities translate into meaningful outcomes for the people we represent.
November 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I’m pleased to have been appointed as the Backbench Departmental Chair for the Cabinet Office.
I’m looking forward to working collaboratively to strengthen that connection—and to making sure our shared priorities translate into meaningful outcomes for the people we represent.
I’m looking forward to working collaboratively to strengthen that connection—and to making sure our shared priorities translate into meaningful outcomes for the people we represent.
The incident at the train station in Huntingdon last night was horrifying.
Having witnessed first-hand, during my time as a police officer, how events like these can cause worry and fear far and wide, I know many of us share deep concern for those involved and wish them a speedy recovery.
Having witnessed first-hand, during my time as a police officer, how events like these can cause worry and fear far and wide, I know many of us share deep concern for those involved and wish them a speedy recovery.
November 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The incident at the train station in Huntingdon last night was horrifying.
Having witnessed first-hand, during my time as a police officer, how events like these can cause worry and fear far and wide, I know many of us share deep concern for those involved and wish them a speedy recovery.
Having witnessed first-hand, during my time as a police officer, how events like these can cause worry and fear far and wide, I know many of us share deep concern for those involved and wish them a speedy recovery.
✨ I was so pleased to have Richard, and his family join me in Parliament this week!
This part of my job really is a privilege.
I will continue to support Richard in his cause moving forward—as his MP and as a friend.
This part of my job really is a privilege.
I will continue to support Richard in his cause moving forward—as his MP and as a friend.
November 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
✨ I was so pleased to have Richard, and his family join me in Parliament this week!
This part of my job really is a privilege.
I will continue to support Richard in his cause moving forward—as his MP and as a friend.
This part of my job really is a privilege.
I will continue to support Richard in his cause moving forward—as his MP and as a friend.
🚜 OVER FARM 🚜
For 40+ years, Over Farm has been at the heart of our community—creating memories for families near and far. I met Rees yesterday and saw the amazing work he and his team do. From pumpkin picking to family events, their dedication is clear. 🎃 We’re so lucky to have them in the Forest!
For 40+ years, Over Farm has been at the heart of our community—creating memories for families near and far. I met Rees yesterday and saw the amazing work he and his team do. From pumpkin picking to family events, their dedication is clear. 🎃 We’re so lucky to have them in the Forest!
October 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🚜 OVER FARM 🚜
For 40+ years, Over Farm has been at the heart of our community—creating memories for families near and far. I met Rees yesterday and saw the amazing work he and his team do. From pumpkin picking to family events, their dedication is clear. 🎃 We’re so lucky to have them in the Forest!
For 40+ years, Over Farm has been at the heart of our community—creating memories for families near and far. I met Rees yesterday and saw the amazing work he and his team do. From pumpkin picking to family events, their dedication is clear. 🎃 We’re so lucky to have them in the Forest!
🔥 Please donate to help keep GWAAC flying and saving lives🔥
By sponsoring us, you’re helping fund this lifesaving service—and yes, we’re walking on fire to show our support!
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By sponsoring us, you’re helping fund this lifesaving service—and yes, we’re walking on fire to show our support!
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GWAAC's Firewalk: Brave the Blaze
🔥 I'm Taking on the Heat for GWAAC! 🔥 My team and I are stepping up— literally —to walk barefoot across red-hot embers in Mission Ignition: GWAAC’s Firewalk , all to raise vital funds for the Great
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October 31, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🔥 Please donate to help keep GWAAC flying and saving lives🔥
By sponsoring us, you’re helping fund this lifesaving service—and yes, we’re walking on fire to show our support!
greatwesternairambulance.enthuse.com/pf/matt-bish...
By sponsoring us, you’re helping fund this lifesaving service—and yes, we’re walking on fire to show our support!
greatwesternairambulance.enthuse.com/pf/matt-bish...
It was an absolute honour to meet Hayley and Harry yesterday to discuss the formation of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) to support parent carers.
Every parent carer, now and in the future, depends on what we do today.
Every parent carer, now and in the future, depends on what we do today.
October 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
It was an absolute honour to meet Hayley and Harry yesterday to discuss the formation of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) to support parent carers.
Every parent carer, now and in the future, depends on what we do today.
Every parent carer, now and in the future, depends on what we do today.
I am proud to be standing alongside Harry’s Pals in their campaign for support for parent carers of children with severe illness or disability.
I am determined to support Harry’s pals in their inspirational work to provide families with the emotional and financial support they desperately need.
I am determined to support Harry’s pals in their inspirational work to provide families with the emotional and financial support they desperately need.
October 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I am proud to be standing alongside Harry’s Pals in their campaign for support for parent carers of children with severe illness or disability.
I am determined to support Harry’s pals in their inspirational work to provide families with the emotional and financial support they desperately need.
I am determined to support Harry’s pals in their inspirational work to provide families with the emotional and financial support they desperately need.
Calling all Food & Drink Manufacturers in the Forest of Dean!
The MP’s Choice: Food and Drink Manufacturer of the Year Award is now open for nominations, and I’m looking for brilliant small and medium-sized businesses playing a vital role in the community and in the food and drink industry.
The MP’s Choice: Food and Drink Manufacturer of the Year Award is now open for nominations, and I’m looking for brilliant small and medium-sized businesses playing a vital role in the community and in the food and drink industry.
October 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Calling all Food & Drink Manufacturers in the Forest of Dean!
The MP’s Choice: Food and Drink Manufacturer of the Year Award is now open for nominations, and I’m looking for brilliant small and medium-sized businesses playing a vital role in the community and in the food and drink industry.
The MP’s Choice: Food and Drink Manufacturer of the Year Award is now open for nominations, and I’m looking for brilliant small and medium-sized businesses playing a vital role in the community and in the food and drink industry.
Earlier this week, I spoke in the Victims and Courts Bill Report Stage—making the case for a justice system that delivers fairness, dignity and respect for victims.
Watch my full speech here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6-l...
#JusticeForVictims #VictimsAndCourtsBill #Fairness
Watch my full speech here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6-l...
#JusticeForVictims #VictimsAndCourtsBill #Fairness
October 29, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Earlier this week, I spoke in the Victims and Courts Bill Report Stage—making the case for a justice system that delivers fairness, dignity and respect for victims.
Watch my full speech here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6-l...
#JusticeForVictims #VictimsAndCourtsBill #Fairness
Watch my full speech here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6-l...
#JusticeForVictims #VictimsAndCourtsBill #Fairness
Yesterday, I asked the Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, about the damage caused by 14 years of Tory cuts. This isn’t just about the incident that left so many of us worried over the weekend. It’s about years of underfunding that have left our prisons overstretched and our communities vulnerable.
October 28, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Yesterday, I asked the Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, about the damage caused by 14 years of Tory cuts. This isn’t just about the incident that left so many of us worried over the weekend. It’s about years of underfunding that have left our prisons overstretched and our communities vulnerable.
I’m encouraging all our local schools to get involved in UK Parliament Week!
This is a great opportunity to access a wealth of resources that help young people understand what Parliament does and how they can make their voices heard.
Sign up here 👉 www.ukparliamentweek.org/en/sign-up
This is a great opportunity to access a wealth of resources that help young people understand what Parliament does and how they can make their voices heard.
Sign up here 👉 www.ukparliamentweek.org/en/sign-up
October 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I’m encouraging all our local schools to get involved in UK Parliament Week!
This is a great opportunity to access a wealth of resources that help young people understand what Parliament does and how they can make their voices heard.
Sign up here 👉 www.ukparliamentweek.org/en/sign-up
This is a great opportunity to access a wealth of resources that help young people understand what Parliament does and how they can make their voices heard.
Sign up here 👉 www.ukparliamentweek.org/en/sign-up
I recently had a fantastic meal at the Balti Hut in Coleford!
We are lucky to have such strong hospitality here in the Forest, with plenty on offer.
It’s so important that we get out and support local hospitality, helping businesses like these continue to thrive here in the Forest of Dean!
We are lucky to have such strong hospitality here in the Forest, with plenty on offer.
It’s so important that we get out and support local hospitality, helping businesses like these continue to thrive here in the Forest of Dean!
October 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I recently had a fantastic meal at the Balti Hut in Coleford!
We are lucky to have such strong hospitality here in the Forest, with plenty on offer.
It’s so important that we get out and support local hospitality, helping businesses like these continue to thrive here in the Forest of Dean!
We are lucky to have such strong hospitality here in the Forest, with plenty on offer.
It’s so important that we get out and support local hospitality, helping businesses like these continue to thrive here in the Forest of Dean!
A lot of people ask, “Why vote Labour?” Here’s why…
With a Labour Government, Schools Succeed!
The Forest of Dean will not be forgotten under Labour. The Secretary of State for Education, the Schools Minister, and I all share a strong belief in the education on offer here in the Forest.
With a Labour Government, Schools Succeed!
The Forest of Dean will not be forgotten under Labour. The Secretary of State for Education, the Schools Minister, and I all share a strong belief in the education on offer here in the Forest.
October 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A lot of people ask, “Why vote Labour?” Here’s why…
With a Labour Government, Schools Succeed!
The Forest of Dean will not be forgotten under Labour. The Secretary of State for Education, the Schools Minister, and I all share a strong belief in the education on offer here in the Forest.
With a Labour Government, Schools Succeed!
The Forest of Dean will not be forgotten under Labour. The Secretary of State for Education, the Schools Minister, and I all share a strong belief in the education on offer here in the Forest.
Come Join Me for a Coffee and a Chat! ☕️
I’m hosting a drop-in Coffee Morning on Friday 31st October, 10:00am–12:00pm, and I want to hear what matters most to you — both locally and nationally.
👉 Sign up here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coffee-mor...
I’m hosting a drop-in Coffee Morning on Friday 31st October, 10:00am–12:00pm, and I want to hear what matters most to you — both locally and nationally.
👉 Sign up here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coffee-mor...
October 24, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Come Join Me for a Coffee and a Chat! ☕️
I’m hosting a drop-in Coffee Morning on Friday 31st October, 10:00am–12:00pm, and I want to hear what matters most to you — both locally and nationally.
👉 Sign up here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coffee-mor...
I’m hosting a drop-in Coffee Morning on Friday 31st October, 10:00am–12:00pm, and I want to hear what matters most to you — both locally and nationally.
👉 Sign up here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coffee-mor...