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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Today I introduced a Bill to Parliament to push for a fairer leasehold system with Right to Manage reform. A reinvigorated Right to Manage would empower leaseholders and hold unscrupulous managing agents to account. 👇
I am shocked and saddened to hear the news from Knightsbridge yesterday evening. My thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim, as well as with the local residents.
July 10, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I am shocked and saddened to hear the news from Knightsbridge yesterday evening. My thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim, as well as with the local residents.
Today we mark the 20th anniversary of the terrible bombings on 7 July 2005. We remember all those who lost their lives, those who were injured and their awful suffering. Their loved ones are in our thoughts.
July 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Today we mark the 20th anniversary of the terrible bombings on 7 July 2005. We remember all those who lost their lives, those who were injured and their awful suffering. Their loved ones are in our thoughts.
A fantastic start to pride at Soho Fire Station 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
July 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
A fantastic start to pride at Soho Fire Station 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
I am encouraged by this progress with clamping down on pedicabs. We need to see the regulations implemented urgently and I will continue to push TfL on this timeline.
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TfL presses forward with plans to regulate pedicabs in London for the first time following public consultation
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TfL has published a report on its consultation to regulate pedicabs in London showing overwhelming support for regulation of the industry to improve safety and driver standards
75 per cent ...
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June 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
I am encouraged by this progress with clamping down on pedicabs. We need to see the regulations implemented urgently and I will continue to push TfL on this timeline.
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A pleasure to host the inaugural meeting of the Compassion in Politics APPG this week.
We will be working to promote values of compassion and modernity in our political culture in order to preserve the wellbeing of future generations at a local, national and international level
We will be working to promote values of compassion and modernity in our political culture in order to preserve the wellbeing of future generations at a local, national and international level
June 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A pleasure to host the inaugural meeting of the Compassion in Politics APPG this week.
We will be working to promote values of compassion and modernity in our political culture in order to preserve the wellbeing of future generations at a local, national and international level
We will be working to promote values of compassion and modernity in our political culture in order to preserve the wellbeing of future generations at a local, national and international level
A huge thank you to the Westminster LGBT+ forum for coming into Parliament this evening.
June 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A huge thank you to the Westminster LGBT+ forum for coming into Parliament this evening.
Today in Parliament we had the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. I voted in favour of this bill and share here my position: www.rachelblake.org.uk/today-s-vote
Vote on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill | Rachel Blake
www.rachelblake.org.uk
June 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Today in Parliament we had the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. I voted in favour of this bill and share here my position: www.rachelblake.org.uk/today-s-vote
Today is #CleanAirDay!
This morning, @metecoban92.bsky.social and I met with the City of London Youth Member of Parliament Zahra.
Zahra has been campaigning for cleaner air since she was elected.
By cleaning up our air, we can all benefit from lasting health improvements.
This morning, @metecoban92.bsky.social and I met with the City of London Youth Member of Parliament Zahra.
Zahra has been campaigning for cleaner air since she was elected.
By cleaning up our air, we can all benefit from lasting health improvements.
June 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today is #CleanAirDay!
This morning, @metecoban92.bsky.social and I met with the City of London Youth Member of Parliament Zahra.
Zahra has been campaigning for cleaner air since she was elected.
By cleaning up our air, we can all benefit from lasting health improvements.
This morning, @metecoban92.bsky.social and I met with the City of London Youth Member of Parliament Zahra.
Zahra has been campaigning for cleaner air since she was elected.
By cleaning up our air, we can all benefit from lasting health improvements.
Today I introduced a Bill to Parliament to push for a fairer leasehold system with Right to Manage reform. A reinvigorated Right to Manage would empower leaseholders and hold unscrupulous managing agents to account. 👇
June 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Today I introduced a Bill to Parliament to push for a fairer leasehold system with Right to Manage reform. A reinvigorated Right to Manage would empower leaseholders and hold unscrupulous managing agents to account. 👇
On Radio 4, I reflected on the importance of ensuring that the voices of women & girls are made central to this discussion around a National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.
We must continue to emphasise the impact that this has had on their lives and how we can best support them.
We must continue to emphasise the impact that this has had on their lives and how we can best support them.
June 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
On Radio 4, I reflected on the importance of ensuring that the voices of women & girls are made central to this discussion around a National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.
We must continue to emphasise the impact that this has had on their lives and how we can best support them.
We must continue to emphasise the impact that this has had on their lives and how we can best support them.
Politics can be tough, but it should never be consumed by hatred.
Abuse and intimidation must not become accepted parts of public life.
We need to reclaim a politics rooted in respect, courage and compassion.
Abuse and intimidation must not become accepted parts of public life.
We need to reclaim a politics rooted in respect, courage and compassion.
On the ninth anniversary of Jo Cox's death, Labour's Rachel Blake warns the political space is becoming increasingly "poisoned".
Compassion Is Not Weakness – It’s What Our Politics Desperately Needs, MP Says
On the ninth anniversary of Jo Cox's death, Labour's Rachel Blake warns the political space is becoming increasingly "poisoned".
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June 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Politics can be tough, but it should never be consumed by hatred.
Abuse and intimidation must not become accepted parts of public life.
We need to reclaim a politics rooted in respect, courage and compassion.
Abuse and intimidation must not become accepted parts of public life.
We need to reclaim a politics rooted in respect, courage and compassion.
The situation in the Middle East is profoundly worrying. I know that my constituents will be concerned for their friends and family in the region.
If you need support, please get in touch with my office: rachel.blake.mp@parliament.uk.
If you need support, please get in touch with my office: rachel.blake.mp@parliament.uk.
June 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The situation in the Middle East is profoundly worrying. I know that my constituents will be concerned for their friends and family in the region.
If you need support, please get in touch with my office: rachel.blake.mp@parliament.uk.
If you need support, please get in touch with my office: rachel.blake.mp@parliament.uk.
My thoughts are with everyone affected by the Air India Flight crash. This is devastating for the families and loved ones.
June 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
My thoughts are with everyone affected by the Air India Flight crash. This is devastating for the families and loved ones.
It was great to meet with my resident Leasehold Action Group today.
If you want to hear a little more about my work on leasehold, please watch the vid below
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If you want to hear a little more about my work on leasehold, please watch the vid below
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June 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
It was great to meet with my resident Leasehold Action Group today.
If you want to hear a little more about my work on leasehold, please watch the vid below
📹👇
If you want to hear a little more about my work on leasehold, please watch the vid below
📹👇
90,000 children in London sleep in temporary accommodation tonight.
Glad to see this Govt announce the £39bn investment in affordable housing over the next decade. Our growth mission can only succeed if everyone has secure, affordable homes.
My question to the Chancellor👇
Glad to see this Govt announce the £39bn investment in affordable housing over the next decade. Our growth mission can only succeed if everyone has secure, affordable homes.
My question to the Chancellor👇
June 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
90,000 children in London sleep in temporary accommodation tonight.
Glad to see this Govt announce the £39bn investment in affordable housing over the next decade. Our growth mission can only succeed if everyone has secure, affordable homes.
My question to the Chancellor👇
Glad to see this Govt announce the £39bn investment in affordable housing over the next decade. Our growth mission can only succeed if everyone has secure, affordable homes.
My question to the Chancellor👇
Great to hear bold commitments in today’s #SpendingReview: Over £1bn confirmed for social housing remediation, giving providers equal access to funding. A vital step in improving homes, safety & affordability for tenants across the UK.
June 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Great to hear bold commitments in today’s #SpendingReview: Over £1bn confirmed for social housing remediation, giving providers equal access to funding. A vital step in improving homes, safety & affordability for tenants across the UK.
The Tories presided over a mass selling of our social housing, supercharging the Right to Buy and slashing grant funding.
I am proud of this Government reversing 14 years of decline, increasing housing spending by 50% and curtailing the Right to Buy.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I am proud of this Government reversing 14 years of decline, increasing housing spending by 50% and curtailing the Right to Buy.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Rachel Reeves to unveils £39bn housing boost in spending review shake-up
Chancellor promises biggest investment in social and affordable homes in a generation to hit 1.5m target
www.theguardian.com
June 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The Tories presided over a mass selling of our social housing, supercharging the Right to Buy and slashing grant funding.
I am proud of this Government reversing 14 years of decline, increasing housing spending by 50% and curtailing the Right to Buy.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I am proud of this Government reversing 14 years of decline, increasing housing spending by 50% and curtailing the Right to Buy.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
After nearly 200 years and long fought campaign, this Government is ending the criminalisation of rough sleeping, no one should face punishment for sleeping rough. We must make sure people receive care and respect, not punishment.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Rough sleeping to be decriminalised after 200 years
The Government has confirmed it will repeal the outdated Vagrancy Act 1824 by Spring next year, to ensure rough sleeping is no longer a criminal offence.
www.gov.uk
June 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
After nearly 200 years and long fought campaign, this Government is ending the criminalisation of rough sleeping, no one should face punishment for sleeping rough. We must make sure people receive care and respect, not punishment.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
It was fantastic to connect with @labouruk.bsky.social councillors from the Local Government Association to talk about the vital services our councils provide nationwide and the obstacles they encounter.
June 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
It was fantastic to connect with @labouruk.bsky.social councillors from the Local Government Association to talk about the vital services our councils provide nationwide and the obstacles they encounter.
Today in parliament we are debating the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Here’s why I am going to speak in the debate 📹👇
Here’s why I am going to speak in the debate 📹👇
June 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Today in parliament we are debating the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Here’s why I am going to speak in the debate 📹👇
Here’s why I am going to speak in the debate 📹👇
The story of Hajj offers meaningful lessons for us all, rooted in the Abrahamic tradition.
Wishing a very happy Eid al-Adha to all residents in the Cities of London and Westminster and everyone observing around the world.
Wishing a very happy Eid al-Adha to all residents in the Cities of London and Westminster and everyone observing around the world.
June 6, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The story of Hajj offers meaningful lessons for us all, rooted in the Abrahamic tradition.
Wishing a very happy Eid al-Adha to all residents in the Cities of London and Westminster and everyone observing around the world.
Wishing a very happy Eid al-Adha to all residents in the Cities of London and Westminster and everyone observing around the world.
I spoke on BBC 5 Live about the urgent need for quality homes for veterans and serving Armed Forces members. This govt has brought these homes back in-house, ensuring that when people serve our country, we recognise their sacrifice and provide certainty of good-quality housing.
June 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I spoke on BBC 5 Live about the urgent need for quality homes for veterans and serving Armed Forces members. This govt has brought these homes back in-house, ensuring that when people serve our country, we recognise their sacrifice and provide certainty of good-quality housing.
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We are living through a moment of extraordinary change – one that future generations will look back on as either the moment we transformed our energy system, or chose not to.
Our new report with @lcef.bsky.social says it clearly: now is the time for community power, in every sense of the word.
Our new report with @lcef.bsky.social says it clearly: now is the time for community power, in every sense of the word.
June 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We are living through a moment of extraordinary change – one that future generations will look back on as either the moment we transformed our energy system, or chose not to.
Our new report with @lcef.bsky.social says it clearly: now is the time for community power, in every sense of the word.
Our new report with @lcef.bsky.social says it clearly: now is the time for community power, in every sense of the word.