Peter Swallow MP
@peter4bracknell.bsky.social
Proud to serve as Labour MP for Bracknell, Crowthorne, Sandhurst and Whitegrove 🌹
For support, please email peter.swallow.mp@parliament.uk
For support, please email peter.swallow.mp@parliament.uk
I've been campaigning for Swift Bricks - cavity bricks providing vital homes for endangered birds - so I was delighted when the Government announced they'd be included in all new homes in England
A big win for tackling the decline of swifts and supporting nature 🐦
A big win for tackling the decline of swifts and supporting nature 🐦
December 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I've been campaigning for Swift Bricks - cavity bricks providing vital homes for endangered birds - so I was delighted when the Government announced they'd be included in all new homes in England
A big win for tackling the decline of swifts and supporting nature 🐦
A big win for tackling the decline of swifts and supporting nature 🐦
Merry Christmas to everyone across Bracknell Forest! 🎄🎉
December 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Merry Christmas to everyone across Bracknell Forest! 🎄🎉
The Government's Animal Welfare Strategy delivers the strongest animal welfare reforms in a generation - catching up with the evidence and closing loopholes which have left animals suffering including 👇
December 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The Government's Animal Welfare Strategy delivers the strongest animal welfare reforms in a generation - catching up with the evidence and closing loopholes which have left animals suffering including 👇
Improving outcomes for SEND kids means intervening earlier - that was one of the key findings of my SEND report, and something I was pleased to raise at the Education Select Committee
You can see my SEND report here: www.peterforbracknell.co.uk/news/2025/11...
You can see my SEND report here: www.peterforbracknell.co.uk/news/2025/11...
December 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Improving outcomes for SEND kids means intervening earlier - that was one of the key findings of my SEND report, and something I was pleased to raise at the Education Select Committee
You can see my SEND report here: www.peterforbracknell.co.uk/news/2025/11...
You can see my SEND report here: www.peterforbracknell.co.uk/news/2025/11...
Nominations are open for the 2026 Pride of Bracknell Forest Awards!
Click here to nominate a community champion or local business who you feel deserves more recognition for their work in our community: prideofbracknell.com/nominate/
Click here to nominate a community champion or local business who you feel deserves more recognition for their work in our community: prideofbracknell.com/nominate/
December 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Nominations are open for the 2026 Pride of Bracknell Forest Awards!
Click here to nominate a community champion or local business who you feel deserves more recognition for their work in our community: prideofbracknell.com/nominate/
Click here to nominate a community champion or local business who you feel deserves more recognition for their work in our community: prideofbracknell.com/nominate/
Since 1970, cancer survival rates have doubled in the UK - a huge victory for the tireless work of so many - including Cancer Research UK
It was great to meet with them recently in Parliament to discuss their work
It was great to meet with them recently in Parliament to discuss their work
December 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Since 1970, cancer survival rates have doubled in the UK - a huge victory for the tireless work of so many - including Cancer Research UK
It was great to meet with them recently in Parliament to discuss their work
It was great to meet with them recently in Parliament to discuss their work
The Government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls will support victims and crack down on perpetrators by:
📚 Tackling misogyny in schools
🚨 Putting rape teams in every police force by 2029
🏠 Introducing new Domestic Abuse Protection Orders
Full details: www.gov.uk/government/n...
📚 Tackling misogyny in schools
🚨 Putting rape teams in every police force by 2029
🏠 Introducing new Domestic Abuse Protection Orders
Full details: www.gov.uk/government/n...
December 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The Government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls will support victims and crack down on perpetrators by:
📚 Tackling misogyny in schools
🚨 Putting rape teams in every police force by 2029
🏠 Introducing new Domestic Abuse Protection Orders
Full details: www.gov.uk/government/n...
📚 Tackling misogyny in schools
🚨 Putting rape teams in every police force by 2029
🏠 Introducing new Domestic Abuse Protection Orders
Full details: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Thank you Pilgrim Hearts for your 25 years of service to the homeless in our community
It was a pleasure to drop in to Pilgrim Hearts' Christmas lunch and present them with a copy of my Early Day Motion celebrating their anniversary
It was a pleasure to drop in to Pilgrim Hearts' Christmas lunch and present them with a copy of my Early Day Motion celebrating their anniversary
December 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Thank you Pilgrim Hearts for your 25 years of service to the homeless in our community
It was a pleasure to drop in to Pilgrim Hearts' Christmas lunch and present them with a copy of my Early Day Motion celebrating their anniversary
It was a pleasure to drop in to Pilgrim Hearts' Christmas lunch and present them with a copy of my Early Day Motion celebrating their anniversary
I'm honoured to nominate local cadet leader Sgt Major Instructor Andrew Muggeridge as a Defence Local Hero
Andrew has been a cadet leader for many years, supporting young people developing essential life skills. It was great to speak with the Defence Secretary about his long service.
Andrew has been a cadet leader for many years, supporting young people developing essential life skills. It was great to speak with the Defence Secretary about his long service.
December 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I'm honoured to nominate local cadet leader Sgt Major Instructor Andrew Muggeridge as a Defence Local Hero
Andrew has been a cadet leader for many years, supporting young people developing essential life skills. It was great to speak with the Defence Secretary about his long service.
Andrew has been a cadet leader for many years, supporting young people developing essential life skills. It was great to speak with the Defence Secretary about his long service.
Save the Children do life saving work delivering medicine, food and education to children in the UK across the world
A pleasure to join their Christmas Jumper Day appeal last week
You can donate to their appeal here: www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-ju...
A pleasure to join their Christmas Jumper Day appeal last week
You can donate to their appeal here: www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-ju...
December 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Save the Children do life saving work delivering medicine, food and education to children in the UK across the world
A pleasure to join their Christmas Jumper Day appeal last week
You can donate to their appeal here: www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-ju...
A pleasure to join their Christmas Jumper Day appeal last week
You can donate to their appeal here: www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-ju...
Join my winter work experience!
Are you 16-21 and living or studying in the Bracknell constituency?
Do you want to find out more about politics and the work of an MP's office? Then this work experience opportunity is for you!
Click here to find out more and apply: forms.gle/msiKNTnNYKTw...
Are you 16-21 and living or studying in the Bracknell constituency?
Do you want to find out more about politics and the work of an MP's office? Then this work experience opportunity is for you!
Click here to find out more and apply: forms.gle/msiKNTnNYKTw...
December 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Join my winter work experience!
Are you 16-21 and living or studying in the Bracknell constituency?
Do you want to find out more about politics and the work of an MP's office? Then this work experience opportunity is for you!
Click here to find out more and apply: forms.gle/msiKNTnNYKTw...
Are you 16-21 and living or studying in the Bracknell constituency?
Do you want to find out more about politics and the work of an MP's office? Then this work experience opportunity is for you!
Click here to find out more and apply: forms.gle/msiKNTnNYKTw...
Thank you to the team at Sandhurst Royal Mail for all you do to keep the Christmas magic moving!
It was good to catch up about the impact of roadworks and hear that the delivery office is hiring more staff to improve service
It was good to catch up about the impact of roadworks and hear that the delivery office is hiring more staff to improve service
December 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Thank you to the team at Sandhurst Royal Mail for all you do to keep the Christmas magic moving!
It was good to catch up about the impact of roadworks and hear that the delivery office is hiring more staff to improve service
It was good to catch up about the impact of roadworks and hear that the delivery office is hiring more staff to improve service
🎅 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🎄
Great to be out delivering newsletters (and festive spirit) with Cllr Jenny Penfold earlier
Thank you to all the residents who have taken the time to speak to me on the doorstep this year across Bracknell Forest!
Great to be out delivering newsletters (and festive spirit) with Cllr Jenny Penfold earlier
Thank you to all the residents who have taken the time to speak to me on the doorstep this year across Bracknell Forest!
December 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
🎅 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🎄
Great to be out delivering newsletters (and festive spirit) with Cllr Jenny Penfold earlier
Thank you to all the residents who have taken the time to speak to me on the doorstep this year across Bracknell Forest!
Great to be out delivering newsletters (and festive spirit) with Cllr Jenny Penfold earlier
Thank you to all the residents who have taken the time to speak to me on the doorstep this year across Bracknell Forest!
📢 SEND SCHOOL UPDATE 📢
The government is going to fund an additional 100 SEND places in Bracknell Forest
As part of a £3bn nationwide investment BFC is getting more money to support high-needs children in the borough
Full story: www.gov.uk/government/n...
The government is going to fund an additional 100 SEND places in Bracknell Forest
As part of a £3bn nationwide investment BFC is getting more money to support high-needs children in the borough
Full story: www.gov.uk/government/n...
December 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
📢 SEND SCHOOL UPDATE 📢
The government is going to fund an additional 100 SEND places in Bracknell Forest
As part of a £3bn nationwide investment BFC is getting more money to support high-needs children in the borough
Full story: www.gov.uk/government/n...
The government is going to fund an additional 100 SEND places in Bracknell Forest
As part of a £3bn nationwide investment BFC is getting more money to support high-needs children in the borough
Full story: www.gov.uk/government/n...
1 in 5 children in Bracknell Forest are living in poverty
That's why I'm glad to see the budget delivering more support for over 1,400 Bracknell children who need it
That's why I'm glad to see the budget delivering more support for over 1,400 Bracknell children who need it
December 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
1 in 5 children in Bracknell Forest are living in poverty
That's why I'm glad to see the budget delivering more support for over 1,400 Bracknell children who need it
That's why I'm glad to see the budget delivering more support for over 1,400 Bracknell children who need it
The National Youth Strategy announced today is a huge step forward for young people across Bracknell Forest - with more support for youth centres, youth workers, and a skills development
My thanks to The Wayz who joined the massive national conversation to form this strategy
My thanks to The Wayz who joined the massive national conversation to form this strategy
December 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The National Youth Strategy announced today is a huge step forward for young people across Bracknell Forest - with more support for youth centres, youth workers, and a skills development
My thanks to The Wayz who joined the massive national conversation to form this strategy
My thanks to The Wayz who joined the massive national conversation to form this strategy
By giving blood you can help save up to 3 lives and support our NHS
Great to pop down to @nhsbloodandtransplant's Parliamentary pop-up last week and donate
Click here to find out where you can give blood in Bracknell Forest: my.blood.co.uk/where-to-don...
#Giveblood
Great to pop down to @nhsbloodandtransplant's Parliamentary pop-up last week and donate
Click here to find out where you can give blood in Bracknell Forest: my.blood.co.uk/where-to-don...
#Giveblood
December 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
By giving blood you can help save up to 3 lives and support our NHS
Great to pop down to @nhsbloodandtransplant's Parliamentary pop-up last week and donate
Click here to find out where you can give blood in Bracknell Forest: my.blood.co.uk/where-to-don...
#Giveblood
Great to pop down to @nhsbloodandtransplant's Parliamentary pop-up last week and donate
Click here to find out where you can give blood in Bracknell Forest: my.blood.co.uk/where-to-don...
#Giveblood
Thank you to pupils at St Margaret Clitherow for writing to me with your concerns about the conflict in Sudan - which I raised directly with the Prime Minister in Parliament
December 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Thank you to pupils at St Margaret Clitherow for writing to me with your concerns about the conflict in Sudan - which I raised directly with the Prime Minister in Parliament
Great to be at Crowthorne late night shopping on Friday, and the BIIM Christmas market for #SmallBusinessSaturday yesterday 🎅
So pleased that Bracknell Labour raised over £1,000 for Crowthorne foodbank - thank you to everyone who donated!
This Christmas, remember to #ShopLocal
So pleased that Bracknell Labour raised over £1,000 for Crowthorne foodbank - thank you to everyone who donated!
This Christmas, remember to #ShopLocal
December 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Great to be at Crowthorne late night shopping on Friday, and the BIIM Christmas market for #SmallBusinessSaturday yesterday 🎅
So pleased that Bracknell Labour raised over £1,000 for Crowthorne foodbank - thank you to everyone who donated!
This Christmas, remember to #ShopLocal
So pleased that Bracknell Labour raised over £1,000 for Crowthorne foodbank - thank you to everyone who donated!
This Christmas, remember to #ShopLocal
Free buses start today!
Bracknell Forest Council, backed by Government funding, is delivering free bus journeys for the weekends leading up to Christmas - making it easier to get out to see friends and family, and visit local shops this festive season
Bracknell Forest Council, backed by Government funding, is delivering free bus journeys for the weekends leading up to Christmas - making it easier to get out to see friends and family, and visit local shops this festive season
December 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Free buses start today!
Bracknell Forest Council, backed by Government funding, is delivering free bus journeys for the weekends leading up to Christmas - making it easier to get out to see friends and family, and visit local shops this festive season
Bracknell Forest Council, backed by Government funding, is delivering free bus journeys for the weekends leading up to Christmas - making it easier to get out to see friends and family, and visit local shops this festive season
📆 Weekly Update 29 November - 5 December 📆
With #SmallBusinessSaturday tomorrow and the start of the Christmas season, I'm reminding everyone to #ShopLocal this week
Plus, what I've been up to in Parliament - and a @BIIM background cameo!
Follow for more updates!
With #SmallBusinessSaturday tomorrow and the start of the Christmas season, I'm reminding everyone to #ShopLocal this week
Plus, what I've been up to in Parliament - and a @BIIM background cameo!
Follow for more updates!
December 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
📆 Weekly Update 29 November - 5 December 📆
With #SmallBusinessSaturday tomorrow and the start of the Christmas season, I'm reminding everyone to #ShopLocal this week
Plus, what I've been up to in Parliament - and a @BIIM background cameo!
Follow for more updates!
With #SmallBusinessSaturday tomorrow and the start of the Christmas season, I'm reminding everyone to #ShopLocal this week
Plus, what I've been up to in Parliament - and a @BIIM background cameo!
Follow for more updates!
Pop down to Bracknell Indoor Indie Market tomorrow between 12-3 to support local small businesses, pick up some Christmas presents, and drop by for a chat with me about your concerns
December 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Pop down to Bracknell Indoor Indie Market tomorrow between 12-3 to support local small businesses, pick up some Christmas presents, and drop by for a chat with me about your concerns
🚘 Driving Tests Update 🚘
Cracking down on block-booking bots and drafting in more examiners
are big steps in the right direction to getting more tests online and cutting the backlog - but more need to be done, including looking at opening new centres.
Cracking down on block-booking bots and drafting in more examiners
are big steps in the right direction to getting more tests online and cutting the backlog - but more need to be done, including looking at opening new centres.
December 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🚘 Driving Tests Update 🚘
Cracking down on block-booking bots and drafting in more examiners
are big steps in the right direction to getting more tests online and cutting the backlog - but more need to be done, including looking at opening new centres.
Cracking down on block-booking bots and drafting in more examiners
are big steps in the right direction to getting more tests online and cutting the backlog - but more need to be done, including looking at opening new centres.
A reformed SEND system must mean more effective shared working - across schools, health and local government and in partnership with parent carers and young people
I raised this with the Education Secretary yesterday when she appeared before the Education Committee
I raised this with the Education Secretary yesterday when she appeared before the Education Committee
December 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A reformed SEND system must mean more effective shared working - across schools, health and local government and in partnership with parent carers and young people
I raised this with the Education Secretary yesterday when she appeared before the Education Committee
I raised this with the Education Secretary yesterday when she appeared before the Education Committee
The Budget has doubled pothole funding, giving Bracknell Forest nearly £17m until the end of the spending review to fix our roads
More info: www.gov.uk/government/n...
More info: www.gov.uk/government/n...
December 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The Budget has doubled pothole funding, giving Bracknell Forest nearly £17m until the end of the spending review to fix our roads
More info: www.gov.uk/government/n...
More info: www.gov.uk/government/n...