Paula Barker MP
@paulabarkermp.bsky.social
Labour MP for Liverpool Wavertree. Co-Chair of Ending Homelessness All Party Parliamentary Group
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We promised to restore trust in politics and that is exactly what we need to do. The Nolan Principles for public life are not optional. As politicians, every single one of us must adhere to them. The actions of Peter Mandelson are an absolute disgrace and clearly flout these principles.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
We promised to restore trust in politics and that is exactly what we need to do. The Nolan Principles for public life are not optional. As politicians, every single one of us must adhere to them. The actions of Peter Mandelson are an absolute disgrace and clearly flout these principles.
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The average funeral costs over £4,000. Many families struggle to meet this cost at short notice. Know your rights when arranging a funeral:
✓ Ask for itemised quotes
✓ Compare prices (they can vary)
✓ Say no to extras
✓ Check for financial help
Free helpline: 0800 086 8887 #FuneralPovertyWeek
✓ Ask for itemised quotes
✓ Compare prices (they can vary)
✓ Say no to extras
✓ Check for financial help
Free helpline: 0800 086 8887 #FuneralPovertyWeek
February 3, 2026 at 12:03 PM
The average funeral costs over £4,000. Many families struggle to meet this cost at short notice. Know your rights when arranging a funeral:
✓ Ask for itemised quotes
✓ Compare prices (they can vary)
✓ Say no to extras
✓ Check for financial help
Free helpline: 0800 086 8887 #FuneralPovertyWeek
✓ Ask for itemised quotes
✓ Compare prices (they can vary)
✓ Say no to extras
✓ Check for financial help
Free helpline: 0800 086 8887 #FuneralPovertyWeek
My statement on Mandelson.
February 2, 2026 at 3:55 PM
My statement on Mandelson.
Jake is a 16 year old beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. Just before Christmas, he was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia, a very rare disease that is very cruel and swift acting.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Jake is a 16 year old beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. Just before Christmas, he was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia, a very rare disease that is very cruel and swift acting.
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Congratulations on your selection Angelika Stogia
I look forward to campaigning for you.
I look forward to campaigning for you.
January 31, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Congratulations on your selection Angelika Stogia
I look forward to campaigning for you.
I look forward to campaigning for you.
Another positive meeting this morning with constituents from Fairfield West & Newsham talking about their priorities for the Pride in Place funding I have secured.
Thanks to everyone who attended.
Thanks to everyone who attended.
January 31, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Another positive meeting this morning with constituents from Fairfield West & Newsham talking about their priorities for the Pride in Place funding I have secured.
Thanks to everyone who attended.
Thanks to everyone who attended.
Very sad to hear that Nathaniel Dye has passed away.
A truly inspirational gentleman.
May he rest in peace.
A truly inspirational gentleman.
May he rest in peace.
“The Assisted Dying Bill is helping people like me to prepare for the worst”.
This week I interviewed Nathaniel Dye, who has raised thousands for charity after being diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer.
He campaigned for his MP, Wes Streeting, during the election, but disagrees on assisted dying.
This week I interviewed Nathaniel Dye, who has raised thousands for charity after being diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer.
He campaigned for his MP, Wes Streeting, during the election, but disagrees on assisted dying.
January 30, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Very sad to hear that Nathaniel Dye has passed away.
A truly inspirational gentleman.
May he rest in peace.
A truly inspirational gentleman.
May he rest in peace.
Thanks to constituents from Fairfield West & Newsham who came to our Pride in Place consultation meeting tonight.
Genuine & enthusiasm & excitement from everyone.
One of my wonderful constituents even came & shared her birthday with us.
Looking forward to tomorrow's meeting.
Genuine & enthusiasm & excitement from everyone.
One of my wonderful constituents even came & shared her birthday with us.
Looking forward to tomorrow's meeting.
January 30, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Thanks to constituents from Fairfield West & Newsham who came to our Pride in Place consultation meeting tonight.
Genuine & enthusiasm & excitement from everyone.
One of my wonderful constituents even came & shared her birthday with us.
Looking forward to tomorrow's meeting.
Genuine & enthusiasm & excitement from everyone.
One of my wonderful constituents even came & shared her birthday with us.
Looking forward to tomorrow's meeting.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:41 AM
January 30, 2026 at 3:40 PM
The Labour Government is capping ground rents at £250 a year.
Positive news for leaseholders who have been squeezed for far too long.
Positive news for leaseholders who have been squeezed for far too long.
January 30, 2026 at 11:37 AM
The Labour Government is capping ground rents at £250 a year.
Positive news for leaseholders who have been squeezed for far too long.
Positive news for leaseholders who have been squeezed for far too long.
It was wonderful to welcome Danielle & Claire from Plus Dane to my office today.
We had a constructive conversation about effective partnership working.
I look forward to our continued work.
We had a constructive conversation about effective partnership working.
I look forward to our continued work.
January 29, 2026 at 6:55 PM
It was wonderful to welcome Danielle & Claire from Plus Dane to my office today.
We had a constructive conversation about effective partnership working.
I look forward to our continued work.
We had a constructive conversation about effective partnership working.
I look forward to our continued work.
The decision to delay the implementation of the decent homes standard to private rented accommodation until 2035 is a disgrace.
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
‘Absurd’: decent homes standard for England’s private renters will not be enforced until 2035
Campaigners say government is letting landlords ‘drag their feet’ and ‘denying renters the most basic standards’
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The decision to delay the implementation of the decent homes standard to private rented accommodation until 2035 is a disgrace.
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
Please do have your say on how the Pride in Place funding is spent by:
➡️ Coming along to one of the consultation meetings this weekend (30 Jan 6pm or 31st Jan 9am). Email me for further details: paula.barker.mp@parliament.uk
➡️Or you can complete the below survey:
paulabarker.co.uk/pride-in-pla...
➡️ Coming along to one of the consultation meetings this weekend (30 Jan 6pm or 31st Jan 9am). Email me for further details: paula.barker.mp@parliament.uk
➡️Or you can complete the below survey:
paulabarker.co.uk/pride-in-pla...
January 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Please do have your say on how the Pride in Place funding is spent by:
➡️ Coming along to one of the consultation meetings this weekend (30 Jan 6pm or 31st Jan 9am). Email me for further details: paula.barker.mp@parliament.uk
➡️Or you can complete the below survey:
paulabarker.co.uk/pride-in-pla...
➡️ Coming along to one of the consultation meetings this weekend (30 Jan 6pm or 31st Jan 9am). Email me for further details: paula.barker.mp@parliament.uk
➡️Or you can complete the below survey:
paulabarker.co.uk/pride-in-pla...
I asked the chancellor what the government is going to do to support pubs like the fantastic Masonic Arms in Lark Lane, in my constituency.
Pubs and the wider hospitality industry are struggling under an unfair system and need our support.
Pubs and the wider hospitality industry are struggling under an unfair system and need our support.
January 27, 2026 at 6:51 PM
I asked the chancellor what the government is going to do to support pubs like the fantastic Masonic Arms in Lark Lane, in my constituency.
Pubs and the wider hospitality industry are struggling under an unfair system and need our support.
Pubs and the wider hospitality industry are struggling under an unfair system and need our support.
I asked the minister what the government were going to do for salons such as Aura Hair Company in my constituency, run by the wonderful Victoria and Janet, who are having to cut back on employing apprentices due to the unfair financial squeeze created by rising business rates and VAT.
January 27, 2026 at 5:24 PM
I asked the minister what the government were going to do for salons such as Aura Hair Company in my constituency, run by the wonderful Victoria and Janet, who are having to cut back on employing apprentices due to the unfair financial squeeze created by rising business rates and VAT.
As always it was a privilege to attend the Holocaust Memorial service held in Parliament & to sign the book of remembrance.
Parliament has an incredibly moving exhibition which is a stark reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust.
Parliament has an incredibly moving exhibition which is a stark reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust.
January 27, 2026 at 4:13 PM
As always it was a privilege to attend the Holocaust Memorial service held in Parliament & to sign the book of remembrance.
Parliament has an incredibly moving exhibition which is a stark reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust.
Parliament has an incredibly moving exhibition which is a stark reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust.
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Thank you to all the MPs from across the House who joined us in Parliament yesterday to learn more about spinal cord injury, supporting constituents, and to show their support for a National Spinal Cord Injury Strategy
January 27, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Thank you to all the MPs from across the House who joined us in Parliament yesterday to learn more about spinal cord injury, supporting constituents, and to show their support for a National Spinal Cord Injury Strategy
This report is a shocking reminder that the temporary accommodation crisis is devastating the lives of children across the UK.
I welcome the commitments made by the Government in the National Plan to End Homelessness, but the needs of neurodivergent children must be explicit in these measures
I welcome the commitments made by the Government in the National Plan to End Homelessness, but the needs of neurodivergent children must be explicit in these measures
January 27, 2026 at 2:56 PM
This report is a shocking reminder that the temporary accommodation crisis is devastating the lives of children across the UK.
I welcome the commitments made by the Government in the National Plan to End Homelessness, but the needs of neurodivergent children must be explicit in these measures
I welcome the commitments made by the Government in the National Plan to End Homelessness, but the needs of neurodivergent children must be explicit in these measures
Music venues and studios must not be overlooked from any review on business rates.
For British artists to thrive, we must protect where music is made.
Which is why I’ve signed my colleagues letter urging the Chancellor to act before rises force closures.
For British artists to thrive, we must protect where music is made.
Which is why I’ve signed my colleagues letter urging the Chancellor to act before rises force closures.
January 27, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Music venues and studios must not be overlooked from any review on business rates.
For British artists to thrive, we must protect where music is made.
Which is why I’ve signed my colleagues letter urging the Chancellor to act before rises force closures.
For British artists to thrive, we must protect where music is made.
Which is why I’ve signed my colleagues letter urging the Chancellor to act before rises force closures.
Today we remember all those that lost their lives in the Holocaust and in the genocides that have come since.
We must work together to stand against all forms of racism and hatred - and say never again to such atrocities.
We must work together to stand against all forms of racism and hatred - and say never again to such atrocities.
January 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Today we remember all those that lost their lives in the Holocaust and in the genocides that have come since.
We must work together to stand against all forms of racism and hatred - and say never again to such atrocities.
We must work together to stand against all forms of racism and hatred - and say never again to such atrocities.
People often don't know when to contact their MP for help. So, here's what I can help you with and how to get in touch:
January 26, 2026 at 5:32 PM
People often don't know when to contact their MP for help. So, here's what I can help you with and how to get in touch:
January 26, 2026 at 10:41 AM
