Rachel Blake MP
@rachelblakemp.bsky.social
Cities of London & Westminster MP, Labour and Co-operative. Email rachel.blake.mp@parliament.uk
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From the bustling city centre to the great British seaside the impact of illegal subletting is felt in many communities.
Tune into Episode 5 of Homes Aren’t Hotels to hear @pollybillington.bsky.social share how vital it is we implement a registration scheme to tackle this issue.
Tune into Episode 5 of Homes Aren’t Hotels to hear @pollybillington.bsky.social share how vital it is we implement a registration scheme to tackle this issue.
For months, I’ve worked with residents in the West End on my ‘Stop The Noise’, campaign, to see a complete ban on external noise that comes from pedicabs.
These new regulations ensure pedicabs drivers no longer bring about disruptive noise to our local community📹👇
These new regulations ensure pedicabs drivers no longer bring about disruptive noise to our local community📹👇
February 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
For months, I’ve worked with residents in the West End on my ‘Stop The Noise’, campaign, to see a complete ban on external noise that comes from pedicabs.
These new regulations ensure pedicabs drivers no longer bring about disruptive noise to our local community📹👇
These new regulations ensure pedicabs drivers no longer bring about disruptive noise to our local community📹👇
Today is Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent.
Wishing Christians across the Cities of London and Westminster observing Lent a peaceful, blessed and reflective time.
Wishing Christians across the Cities of London and Westminster observing Lent a peaceful, blessed and reflective time.
February 18, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Today is Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent.
Wishing Christians across the Cities of London and Westminster observing Lent a peaceful, blessed and reflective time.
Wishing Christians across the Cities of London and Westminster observing Lent a peaceful, blessed and reflective time.
As we welcome year of the Fire Horse, I'm wishing a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year to the amazing communities in the Cities of London and Westminster, across the UK, and around the World.
February 18, 2026 at 11:39 AM
As we welcome year of the Fire Horse, I'm wishing a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year to the amazing communities in the Cities of London and Westminster, across the UK, and around the World.
From today, Transport for London is introducing regulations to crack down on rogue pedicab operators
Good news for residents across the Cities of London and Westminster who have endured the noise and disruption of pedicabs for far too long!
Good news for residents across the Cities of London and Westminster who have endured the noise and disruption of pedicabs for far too long!
February 18, 2026 at 9:17 AM
From today, Transport for London is introducing regulations to crack down on rogue pedicab operators
Good news for residents across the Cities of London and Westminster who have endured the noise and disruption of pedicabs for far too long!
Good news for residents across the Cities of London and Westminster who have endured the noise and disruption of pedicabs for far too long!
Ramadan Kareem!
Wishing everyone in the Cities of London and Westminster a peaceful, meaningful and blessed month ahead.
Wishing everyone in the Cities of London and Westminster a peaceful, meaningful and blessed month ahead.
February 17, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Ramadan Kareem!
Wishing everyone in the Cities of London and Westminster a peaceful, meaningful and blessed month ahead.
Wishing everyone in the Cities of London and Westminster a peaceful, meaningful and blessed month ahead.
A massive shout out to the work Westminster City Council have done since 2022 to identify and enforce regulations on properties illegally subletting.
My Ten-Minute Rule Bill ensures local authorities are able to take action on those turning our homes into commodities📹👇
My Ten-Minute Rule Bill ensures local authorities are able to take action on those turning our homes into commodities📹👇
February 17, 2026 at 11:04 AM
A massive shout out to the work Westminster City Council have done since 2022 to identify and enforce regulations on properties illegally subletting.
My Ten-Minute Rule Bill ensures local authorities are able to take action on those turning our homes into commodities📹👇
My Ten-Minute Rule Bill ensures local authorities are able to take action on those turning our homes into commodities📹👇
HIV testing is free, confidential and easy.
I’m proud of the excellent health services we have here in the Cities of London and Westminster ensuring everyone has access to free treatment and adequate support.
@tht.org.uk
I’m proud of the excellent health services we have here in the Cities of London and Westminster ensuring everyone has access to free treatment and adequate support.
@tht.org.uk
February 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
HIV testing is free, confidential and easy.
I’m proud of the excellent health services we have here in the Cities of London and Westminster ensuring everyone has access to free treatment and adequate support.
@tht.org.uk
I’m proud of the excellent health services we have here in the Cities of London and Westminster ensuring everyone has access to free treatment and adequate support.
@tht.org.uk
We all deserve dignity in struggle.
We all deserve dignity in love.
We all deserve dignity in joy.
Cities of London and Westminster is strengthened by its diversity, we must protect that and stand strong in the face of hatred and division📹👇
We all deserve dignity in love.
We all deserve dignity in joy.
Cities of London and Westminster is strengthened by its diversity, we must protect that and stand strong in the face of hatred and division📹👇
February 16, 2026 at 3:13 PM
We all deserve dignity in struggle.
We all deserve dignity in love.
We all deserve dignity in joy.
Cities of London and Westminster is strengthened by its diversity, we must protect that and stand strong in the face of hatred and division📹👇
We all deserve dignity in love.
We all deserve dignity in joy.
Cities of London and Westminster is strengthened by its diversity, we must protect that and stand strong in the face of hatred and division📹👇
Last week I worked with constituents on leasehold action, meeting our resident Leasehold Action Group for the first time since the Commonhold Bill was published and meeting with residents across the Cities of London and Westminster, to hear their thoughts and concerns.
February 16, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Last week I worked with constituents on leasehold action, meeting our resident Leasehold Action Group for the first time since the Commonhold Bill was published and meeting with residents across the Cities of London and Westminster, to hear their thoughts and concerns.
I’m looking to recruit a dynamic, proactive and process focussed Parliamentary Administrative Assistant to support me and my team in the Cities of London and Westminster.
Deadline to apply is 18th February 2026⏰
Full job description here: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...
Deadline to apply is 18th February 2026⏰
Full job description here: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...
February 11, 2026 at 5:57 PM
I’m looking to recruit a dynamic, proactive and process focussed Parliamentary Administrative Assistant to support me and my team in the Cities of London and Westminster.
Deadline to apply is 18th February 2026⏰
Full job description here: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...
Deadline to apply is 18th February 2026⏰
Full job description here: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...
“Our communities are not commodities” - implementation of a short-let’s registration scheme is essential for councils enforcing regulations on illegal subletting. Watch me make the case for a robust registration scheme in my Ten Minute Rule Motion below👇📹
Homes Aren’t Hotels.
Homes Aren’t Hotels.
February 11, 2026 at 3:02 PM
“Our communities are not commodities” - implementation of a short-let’s registration scheme is essential for councils enforcing regulations on illegal subletting. Watch me make the case for a robust registration scheme in my Ten Minute Rule Motion below👇📹
Homes Aren’t Hotels.
Homes Aren’t Hotels.
Today, I will make the case in Parliament to ensure a short-lets registration scheme allows councils to identify and take action where properties are being misused.
Tune into my Ten Minute Rule Motion straight after PMQs here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Tune into my Ten Minute Rule Motion straight after PMQs here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
February 11, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Today, I will make the case in Parliament to ensure a short-lets registration scheme allows councils to identify and take action where properties are being misused.
Tune into my Ten Minute Rule Motion straight after PMQs here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Tune into my Ten Minute Rule Motion straight after PMQs here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
The sentencing of Jimmy Lai demands international cooperation with our allies to secure Jimmy’s freedom, a humanitarian response and reunite Mr Lai with his family📹👇
February 10, 2026 at 10:50 AM
The sentencing of Jimmy Lai demands international cooperation with our allies to secure Jimmy’s freedom, a humanitarian response and reunite Mr Lai with his family📹👇
Jimmy Lai’s sentencing is not just imprisonment, it is a failure to uphold basic human rights law.
We must see the immediate release of Mr Lai to be reunited with his family.
Read my joint-statement with @joepowell.bsky.social below:
We must see the immediate release of Mr Lai to be reunited with his family.
Read my joint-statement with @joepowell.bsky.social below:
February 9, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Jimmy Lai’s sentencing is not just imprisonment, it is a failure to uphold basic human rights law.
We must see the immediate release of Mr Lai to be reunited with his family.
Read my joint-statement with @joepowell.bsky.social below:
We must see the immediate release of Mr Lai to be reunited with his family.
Read my joint-statement with @joepowell.bsky.social below:
From the bustling city centre to the great British seaside the impact of illegal subletting is felt in many communities.
Tune into Episode 5 of Homes Aren’t Hotels to hear @pollybillington.bsky.social share how vital it is we implement a registration scheme to tackle this issue.
Tune into Episode 5 of Homes Aren’t Hotels to hear @pollybillington.bsky.social share how vital it is we implement a registration scheme to tackle this issue.
February 6, 2026 at 5:49 PM
From the bustling city centre to the great British seaside the impact of illegal subletting is felt in many communities.
Tune into Episode 5 of Homes Aren’t Hotels to hear @pollybillington.bsky.social share how vital it is we implement a registration scheme to tackle this issue.
Tune into Episode 5 of Homes Aren’t Hotels to hear @pollybillington.bsky.social share how vital it is we implement a registration scheme to tackle this issue.
As days go on of Jimmy Lai’s detention, his health deteriorates.
Yesterday, I asked the Prime Minister directly whether 2026 would finally see the freedom for Jimmy Lai
Yesterday, I asked the Prime Minister directly whether 2026 would finally see the freedom for Jimmy Lai
February 3, 2026 at 12:51 PM
As days go on of Jimmy Lai’s detention, his health deteriorates.
Yesterday, I asked the Prime Minister directly whether 2026 would finally see the freedom for Jimmy Lai
Yesterday, I asked the Prime Minister directly whether 2026 would finally see the freedom for Jimmy Lai
The last Government struck a terrible trade deal with the EU, so this Labour Government is repairing ties & striking deals with our European partners.
Today I made the case for making it easier for touring artists to access European markets.
Today I made the case for making it easier for touring artists to access European markets.
January 29, 2026 at 12:15 PM
The last Government struck a terrible trade deal with the EU, so this Labour Government is repairing ties & striking deals with our European partners.
Today I made the case for making it easier for touring artists to access European markets.
Today I made the case for making it easier for touring artists to access European markets.
A quick reminder about my survey on online safety & harmful content.
Many of you raised serious concerns, around young people’s use of social media, including whether under-16 access should be limited.
I’d really value your views. Have your say 👇
www.rachelblake.org.uk/social-media...
Many of you raised serious concerns, around young people’s use of social media, including whether under-16 access should be limited.
I’d really value your views. Have your say 👇
www.rachelblake.org.uk/social-media...
Social Media Ban Survey | Rachel Blake
www.rachelblake.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 3:09 PM
A quick reminder about my survey on online safety & harmful content.
Many of you raised serious concerns, around young people’s use of social media, including whether under-16 access should be limited.
I’d really value your views. Have your say 👇
www.rachelblake.org.uk/social-media...
Many of you raised serious concerns, around young people’s use of social media, including whether under-16 access should be limited.
I’d really value your views. Have your say 👇
www.rachelblake.org.uk/social-media...
From Pimlico to Paddington, from the City to St Johns Wood, leaseholders have waited far too long for a system that works for them.
Labour's Bill cuts their costs, gives them real control over their homes, and sets the path to end leasehold for good.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-hist...
Labour's Bill cuts their costs, gives them real control over their homes, and sets the path to end leasehold for good.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-hist...
'Giving Leaseholders Real Power Over Their Homes Is A Historic Step'
Writing for HuffPost UK, Labour MP Rachel Blake welcomes the government's new reforms.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 5:10 PM
From Pimlico to Paddington, from the City to St Johns Wood, leaseholders have waited far too long for a system that works for them.
Labour's Bill cuts their costs, gives them real control over their homes, and sets the path to end leasehold for good.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-hist...
Labour's Bill cuts their costs, gives them real control over their homes, and sets the path to end leasehold for good.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-hist...
On Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the six million Jewish people killed in the Holocaust, and honour those who survived.
Remembering calls on us to confront antisemitism and hate in every form.
Remembering calls on us to confront antisemitism and hate in every form.
January 27, 2026 at 2:19 PM
On Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the six million Jewish people killed in the Holocaust, and honour those who survived.
Remembering calls on us to confront antisemitism and hate in every form.
Remembering calls on us to confront antisemitism and hate in every form.
Many of you have shared concerns about online safety, harmful content, and the impact of social media on children and young people.
I’m running a survey to hear your views, including on whether social media access should be limited for under-16s.
I’m running a survey to hear your views, including on whether social media access should be limited for under-16s.
January 23, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Many of you have shared concerns about online safety, harmful content, and the impact of social media on children and young people.
I’m running a survey to hear your views, including on whether social media access should be limited for under-16s.
I’m running a survey to hear your views, including on whether social media access should be limited for under-16s.
Families with ties to those living in Iran in the Cities of London and Westminster desperately call on the Government to proscribe the IRGC.
I asked the Foreign Minister why he believes it will take further time to tackle the vile state-back terror that is affecting us all.
I asked the Foreign Minister why he believes it will take further time to tackle the vile state-back terror that is affecting us all.
January 21, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Families with ties to those living in Iran in the Cities of London and Westminster desperately call on the Government to proscribe the IRGC.
I asked the Foreign Minister why he believes it will take further time to tackle the vile state-back terror that is affecting us all.
I asked the Foreign Minister why he believes it will take further time to tackle the vile state-back terror that is affecting us all.
The current system lacks the accountability necessary when children fail to receive adequate support.
I asked the Secretary of State for Education whether the Schools White Paper will provide accountability for families to ensure support is provided for children with SEND.
I asked the Secretary of State for Education whether the Schools White Paper will provide accountability for families to ensure support is provided for children with SEND.
January 21, 2026 at 11:08 AM
The current system lacks the accountability necessary when children fail to receive adequate support.
I asked the Secretary of State for Education whether the Schools White Paper will provide accountability for families to ensure support is provided for children with SEND.
I asked the Secretary of State for Education whether the Schools White Paper will provide accountability for families to ensure support is provided for children with SEND.
A much-needed change after a tragic loss of life. The installation of traffic lights on the Regents Park Outer Circle is vital to protect the local community and keeping our streets safe going forward.
Good news. @theroyalparks.bsky.social is putting traffic signals in Regents Park so that people can cross the Outer Circle safely. This follows the death of pedestrian killed by a racing cyclist. www.itv.com/news/london/...
www.itv.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:21 PM
A much-needed change after a tragic loss of life. The installation of traffic lights on the Regents Park Outer Circle is vital to protect the local community and keeping our streets safe going forward.
I had a great time last night at the Belgravia & Knightsbridge awards ceremony. A lovely way to recognise the outstanding contribution individuals have made to our local community in the past year.
January 13, 2026 at 6:25 PM
I had a great time last night at the Belgravia & Knightsbridge awards ceremony. A lovely way to recognise the outstanding contribution individuals have made to our local community in the past year.