Rachael Maskell MP
@rachaelmaskell.bsky.social
Labour & Co-operative MP for York Central. Working hard for you and York. To contact me Rachael.Maskell.mp@parliament.uk or call 01904 623713
Will always join the @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social for their Parliamentary work. Yesterday we discussed the Government's Animal Welfare Strategy which will improve standards and protect animals at home, on the farm ....1/2
#York #Politics #AnimalWelfare #RSPCA
#York #Politics #AnimalWelfare #RSPCA
February 11, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Will always join the @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social for their Parliamentary work. Yesterday we discussed the Government's Animal Welfare Strategy which will improve standards and protect animals at home, on the farm ....1/2
#York #Politics #AnimalWelfare #RSPCA
#York #Politics #AnimalWelfare #RSPCA
We're ending the feudal leasehold system. ground rents will be capped and commonhold model will be introduced as an option for residents to take up. For many years in opposition I met with constituents trapped with ..... 1/2
#York #Leasehold #Commonhold #Politics
#York #Leasehold #Commonhold #Politics
February 11, 2026 at 10:55 AM
We're ending the feudal leasehold system. ground rents will be capped and commonhold model will be introduced as an option for residents to take up. For many years in opposition I met with constituents trapped with ..... 1/2
#York #Leasehold #Commonhold #Politics
#York #Leasehold #Commonhold #Politics
Big news today for community energy. A historic, largest ever investment delivered by Labour. Communities can benefit from clean-power, cheaper bills and have energy security. Our Local Power Plan is out today. #York
February 10, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Big news today for community energy. A historic, largest ever investment delivered by Labour. Communities can benefit from clean-power, cheaper bills and have energy security. Our Local Power Plan is out today. #York
It was such a privilege to be able to attend the @labourwomensnet.bsky.social training and reception in #York, and speak about the experiences that have shaped my political journey. The LWN does really great work in supporting and empowering women to get involved in politics. #persistandprevail
January 29, 2026 at 2:53 PM
It was such a privilege to be able to attend the @labourwomensnet.bsky.social training and reception in #York, and speak about the experiences that have shaped my political journey. The LWN does really great work in supporting and empowering women to get involved in politics. #persistandprevail
On Holocaust Memorial Day I will light my candle to remember and reflect on the holocaust and how we must stand against prejudice and hatred. #HolocaustMemorialDay #LightTheDarkness
January 27, 2026 at 9:44 AM
On Holocaust Memorial Day I will light my candle to remember and reflect on the holocaust and how we must stand against prejudice and hatred. #HolocaustMemorialDay #LightTheDarkness
On Friday, I am holding a Business Rates Summit for #York Central. I want to hear from as many businesses in the city as possible and invite you to come and share your experience, discuss the challenges & what is needed. Friday 30 Jan, 11:30am, city-centre. Register to attend 🔗in comments
January 24, 2026 at 6:11 PM
On Friday, I am holding a Business Rates Summit for #York Central. I want to hear from as many businesses in the city as possible and invite you to come and share your experience, discuss the challenges & what is needed. Friday 30 Jan, 11:30am, city-centre. Register to attend 🔗in comments
I'm so pleased to have been able to work with @healthwatchyork.bsky.social, on producing two vital reports into people’s experience of our mental health services, based on local feedback they have received. #York
January 23, 2026 at 4:32 PM
I'm so pleased to have been able to work with @healthwatchyork.bsky.social, on producing two vital reports into people’s experience of our mental health services, based on local feedback they have received. #York
"One of my first campaigns in the summer of 2015 was after Tories broke their promises & reversed proposals to upgrade #TransPennine route. A decade on, I’m delighted that it is a Labour Government that will invest in the route, in full." #York #Rail
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January 14, 2026 at 5:16 PM
"One of my first campaigns in the summer of 2015 was after Tories broke their promises & reversed proposals to upgrade #TransPennine route. A decade on, I’m delighted that it is a Labour Government that will invest in the route, in full." #York #Rail
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Met with the Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson MP to discuss SEND reform. I presented my report from families and children's experiences in #York following my consultation and roundtable meetings last year. Many thanks to everyone who contributed. We now await the Government's White Paper.
January 13, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Met with the Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson MP to discuss SEND reform. I presented my report from families and children's experiences in #York following my consultation and roundtable meetings last year. Many thanks to everyone who contributed. We now await the Government's White Paper.
In Parliament I raised my concerns over actions in Venezuela & asked about the scale of accountability for the US President. I believe that UK Government, while not being judge, should strongly condemn the operation & ensure international law is applied. Comments in @yorkpress.bsky.social 👇
January 7, 2026 at 10:40 AM
In Parliament I raised my concerns over actions in Venezuela & asked about the scale of accountability for the US President. I believe that UK Government, while not being judge, should strongly condemn the operation & ensure international law is applied. Comments in @yorkpress.bsky.social 👇
125 years since the publication of Seebohm Rowntree’s first encyclopaedic report on poverty in York ‘Poverty, A Study of Town Life’ highlighting how 28 per cent of York’s population lived in poverty in 1901. My column for @yorkpress.bsky.social on why this matters 🔗in comments. #York
January 6, 2026 at 11:13 AM
125 years since the publication of Seebohm Rowntree’s first encyclopaedic report on poverty in York ‘Poverty, A Study of Town Life’ highlighting how 28 per cent of York’s population lived in poverty in 1901. My column for @yorkpress.bsky.social on why this matters 🔗in comments. #York
With so many outstanding campaigns run in Westminster, it was a surprise to receive the campaign of the year award. I want to say thank you for nomination & I'm so grateful for everyone who shared their stories with me, I'll always put constituents first. More in @yorkpress.bsky.social 👇
#York
#York
December 31, 2025 at 9:52 AM
With so many outstanding campaigns run in Westminster, it was a surprise to receive the campaign of the year award. I want to say thank you for nomination & I'm so grateful for everyone who shared their stories with me, I'll always put constituents first. More in @yorkpress.bsky.social 👇
#York
#York
Happy Christmas to everyone and my best wishes for a peaceful New Year. My card this year is a traditional mandala designed by Seekina for York City of Sanctuary's Heela Project #York. For donations to the project, please see below links in comments
December 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Happy Christmas to everyone and my best wishes for a peaceful New Year. My card this year is a traditional mandala designed by Seekina for York City of Sanctuary's Heela Project #York. For donations to the project, please see below links in comments
Thank you to everyone who helped with our Christmas Appeal. We donated so many gifts and toys to the York CVS appeal and to York Salvation Army. With many thanks again #York #ChristmasAppeal
December 23, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Thank you to everyone who helped with our Christmas Appeal. We donated so many gifts and toys to the York CVS appeal and to York Salvation Army. With many thanks again #York #ChristmasAppeal
Really enjoyed a visit to Archbishop Holgate's School during UK Parliament Week and meeting members of their School Parliament. School Parliaments can inspire the next generation of changemakers, as well as allowing a student voice in the way that this school functions. #York #ParliamentWeek
December 19, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Really enjoyed a visit to Archbishop Holgate's School during UK Parliament Week and meeting members of their School Parliament. School Parliaments can inspire the next generation of changemakers, as well as allowing a student voice in the way that this school functions. #York #ParliamentWeek
Labour's Employment Rights Bill will ensure workers get better pay, more rights and dignity at work. Banning zero-hours contracts, repealing Tory anti trade union laws, sick pay entitlement from day one, strengthening protections for pregnant women and much more.
#York #EmploymentRights
#York #EmploymentRights
December 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Labour's Employment Rights Bill will ensure workers get better pay, more rights and dignity at work. Banning zero-hours contracts, repealing Tory anti trade union laws, sick pay entitlement from day one, strengthening protections for pregnant women and much more.
#York #EmploymentRights
#York #EmploymentRights
For Small Business Saturday, I joined the York High Street Forum to visit some amazing independent businesses in our city. Buying local, small and independent puts more money back into our local economy.
#York #SmallBusinessSaturday #BuyLocal
#York #SmallBusinessSaturday #BuyLocal
December 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
For Small Business Saturday, I joined the York High Street Forum to visit some amazing independent businesses in our city. Buying local, small and independent puts more money back into our local economy.
#York #SmallBusinessSaturday #BuyLocal
#York #SmallBusinessSaturday #BuyLocal
I want to thank all those involved with organising York Disability Week. It is truly a fantastic set of events, committed to spreading empowerment, awareness and support. #York
December 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I want to thank all those involved with organising York Disability Week. It is truly a fantastic set of events, committed to spreading empowerment, awareness and support. #York
Joined Tesco store manager Jordan and team at Goodramgate #York to support the Winter Food Collection for charities that help locally @trusselluk.bsky.social and @fareshare - If you can, please support others this winter.
December 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Joined Tesco store manager Jordan and team at Goodramgate #York to support the Winter Food Collection for charities that help locally @trusselluk.bsky.social and @fareshare - If you can, please support others this winter.
Supporting awareness and action for zero new transmissions on World Aids Day in Westminster.
#York #EndHIV #HIVAwareness
#York #EndHIV #HIVAwareness
December 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Supporting awareness and action for zero new transmissions on World Aids Day in Westminster.
#York #EndHIV #HIVAwareness
#York #EndHIV #HIVAwareness
On the eve of the budget, I submitted a petition to the Commons on behalf of my constituents to scrap the Two Child Limit. I want to thank everyone for their help and support on this campaign over the last 18 months. #York #2ChildCap #Budget
November 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
On the eve of the budget, I submitted a petition to the Commons on behalf of my constituents to scrap the Two Child Limit. I want to thank everyone for their help and support on this campaign over the last 18 months. #York #2ChildCap #Budget
"This is a strong budget for children, there can be no greater ambition for Government than to lift children out of poverty, to address the inequality of their circumstances and ensure that investment is made to their life’s journey." #York #Budget2025
My statement 🔗in comments
My statement 🔗in comments
November 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
"This is a strong budget for children, there can be no greater ambition for Government than to lift children out of poverty, to address the inequality of their circumstances and ensure that investment is made to their life’s journey." #York #Budget2025
My statement 🔗in comments
My statement 🔗in comments
For the first time in 30 years, rail fares are being frozen by this Labour Government. Passengers using an annual season ticket from #York to Leeds will save £176 next year. #Rail #Transport
November 25, 2025 at 9:49 AM
For the first time in 30 years, rail fares are being frozen by this Labour Government. Passengers using an annual season ticket from #York to Leeds will save £176 next year. #Rail #Transport