Tom Gordon MP
@tomgordonld.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate & Knaresborough
Reposted by Tom Gordon MP
Our freedom to travel shouldn't depend on where we live. It's time to end the postcode lottery so disabled people can make the journeys we want, when we need to make them.
🚌The 9.30am rule is outdated and unfair, creating barriers for disabled people.
🤝Andy Burnham’s plans to scrap it in Manchester are welcome - but without proper funding, many councils can’t follow.
❌ We need urgent ENCTS reform and national funding so every disabled person can travel freely.
🤝Andy Burnham’s plans to scrap it in Manchester are welcome - but without proper funding, many councils can’t follow.
❌ We need urgent ENCTS reform and national funding so every disabled person can travel freely.
January 9, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Our freedom to travel shouldn't depend on where we live. It's time to end the postcode lottery so disabled people can make the journeys we want, when we need to make them.
Young people can’t catch a break with this Labour Government. ❌
Student loans frozen. Income tax threshold frozen. And now – railcard discounts BLOCKED in the Great British Rail Sale.
Bad deal after bad deal. Young people deserve better.
Student loans frozen. Income tax threshold frozen. And now – railcard discounts BLOCKED in the Great British Rail Sale.
Bad deal after bad deal. Young people deserve better.
January 8, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Young people can’t catch a break with this Labour Government. ❌
Student loans frozen. Income tax threshold frozen. And now – railcard discounts BLOCKED in the Great British Rail Sale.
Bad deal after bad deal. Young people deserve better.
Student loans frozen. Income tax threshold frozen. And now – railcard discounts BLOCKED in the Great British Rail Sale.
Bad deal after bad deal. Young people deserve better.
🚌The 9.30am rule is outdated and unfair, creating barriers for disabled people.
🤝Andy Burnham’s plans to scrap it in Manchester are welcome - but without proper funding, many councils can’t follow.
❌ We need urgent ENCTS reform and national funding so every disabled person can travel freely.
🤝Andy Burnham’s plans to scrap it in Manchester are welcome - but without proper funding, many councils can’t follow.
❌ We need urgent ENCTS reform and national funding so every disabled person can travel freely.
January 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM
🚌The 9.30am rule is outdated and unfair, creating barriers for disabled people.
🤝Andy Burnham’s plans to scrap it in Manchester are welcome - but without proper funding, many councils can’t follow.
❌ We need urgent ENCTS reform and national funding so every disabled person can travel freely.
🤝Andy Burnham’s plans to scrap it in Manchester are welcome - but without proper funding, many councils can’t follow.
❌ We need urgent ENCTS reform and national funding so every disabled person can travel freely.
Last month, Wes Streeting announced what families have long fought for: a full statutory public inquiry into TEWV NHS Foundation Trust.
After years of ignored warnings, governance failures, and preventable deaths, real accountability is finally on the table.
👇Read more here:
After years of ignored warnings, governance failures, and preventable deaths, real accountability is finally on the table.
👇Read more here:
The full public inquiry into the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS Foundation Trust is welcome - Tom Gordon
Last month, Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced what families have fought for over many painful years: a full statutory public inquiry into Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS Foundation Trust....
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January 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Last month, Wes Streeting announced what families have long fought for: a full statutory public inquiry into TEWV NHS Foundation Trust.
After years of ignored warnings, governance failures, and preventable deaths, real accountability is finally on the table.
👇Read more here:
After years of ignored warnings, governance failures, and preventable deaths, real accountability is finally on the table.
👇Read more here:
Put simply: without farmers, there is no food - and food security is national security.
I will continue to work with farmers and farming organisations to ensure future decisions support food security, rural jobs, and the long-term health of British agriculture.
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I will continue to work with farmers and farming organisations to ensure future decisions support food security, rural jobs, and the long-term health of British agriculture.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Put simply: without farmers, there is no food - and food security is national security.
I will continue to work with farmers and farming organisations to ensure future decisions support food security, rural jobs, and the long-term health of British agriculture.
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I will continue to work with farmers and farming organisations to ensure future decisions support food security, rural jobs, and the long-term health of British agriculture.
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I’ve met with farmers locally and across Yorkshire, listening to concerns about succession and the future of family farming. Those conversations made clear the original approach was not right, and today’s decision reflects that.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I’ve met with farmers locally and across Yorkshire, listening to concerns about succession and the future of family farming. Those conversations made clear the original approach was not right, and today’s decision reflects that.
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The original proposals risked placing family farms under pressure and burdening the next generation. This change shows the government has listened to farmers, growers, the NFU, and MPs across Parliament.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The original proposals risked placing family farms under pressure and burdening the next generation. This change shows the government has listened to farmers, growers, the NFU, and MPs across Parliament.
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Today’s announcement adjusting the government’s proposed changes to Agricultural and Business Property Relief, is a welcome one.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Today’s announcement adjusting the government’s proposed changes to Agricultural and Business Property Relief, is a welcome one.
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❌ This Budget was yet another blow to British farmers.
⚠️ Despite clear warnings, the government refused to reverse the family farm tax.
👨🌾Farmers are the backbone of our economy and food security - they deserve real support, not policies that put family farms at risk.
⚠️ Despite clear warnings, the government refused to reverse the family farm tax.
👨🌾Farmers are the backbone of our economy and food security - they deserve real support, not policies that put family farms at risk.
December 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
❌ This Budget was yet another blow to British farmers.
⚠️ Despite clear warnings, the government refused to reverse the family farm tax.
👨🌾Farmers are the backbone of our economy and food security - they deserve real support, not policies that put family farms at risk.
⚠️ Despite clear warnings, the government refused to reverse the family farm tax.
👨🌾Farmers are the backbone of our economy and food security - they deserve real support, not policies that put family farms at risk.
🎄As Parliament rises for Christmas recess I want to wish all my constituents in Harrogate and Knaresborough a Merry Christmas.
☃️ Politicians take themselves too seriously sometimes, so here is my take on the 12 days of Christmas with just some of what I’ve been up to this year!
☃️ Politicians take themselves too seriously sometimes, so here is my take on the 12 days of Christmas with just some of what I’ve been up to this year!
December 19, 2025 at 10:37 AM
🎄As Parliament rises for Christmas recess I want to wish all my constituents in Harrogate and Knaresborough a Merry Christmas.
☃️ Politicians take themselves too seriously sometimes, so here is my take on the 12 days of Christmas with just some of what I’ve been up to this year!
☃️ Politicians take themselves too seriously sometimes, so here is my take on the 12 days of Christmas with just some of what I’ve been up to this year!
Last week’s peerage list shows the House of Lords is still used to reward loyalty, connections and convenience - all dressed up as democracy, at a cost of £371 a day per peer.
If we want a true democracy, it’s time to end this patronage palace and abolish the House of Lords.
If we want a true democracy, it’s time to end this patronage palace and abolish the House of Lords.
December 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Last week’s peerage list shows the House of Lords is still used to reward loyalty, connections and convenience - all dressed up as democracy, at a cost of £371 a day per peer.
If we want a true democracy, it’s time to end this patronage palace and abolish the House of Lords.
If we want a true democracy, it’s time to end this patronage palace and abolish the House of Lords.
Businesses face a triple hit from this govt: higher minimum wages, increased employer NICs and soaring business rates.
Across Harrogate & Knaresborough, firms say this is unsustainable. Govt must change course now - cut business rates, scrap the NI hike & back local business, before it’s too late.
Across Harrogate & Knaresborough, firms say this is unsustainable. Govt must change course now - cut business rates, scrap the NI hike & back local business, before it’s too late.
December 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Businesses face a triple hit from this govt: higher minimum wages, increased employer NICs and soaring business rates.
Across Harrogate & Knaresborough, firms say this is unsustainable. Govt must change course now - cut business rates, scrap the NI hike & back local business, before it’s too late.
Across Harrogate & Knaresborough, firms say this is unsustainable. Govt must change course now - cut business rates, scrap the NI hike & back local business, before it’s too late.
📉 Support for Digital ID has plunged from +30% to -14%. After years of leaks and IT failures, the public clearly doesn’t trust this Government with their data.
❌ Scrap the surveillance plans and focus on the NHS, the cost-of-living crisis, and essential services.
❌ Scrap the surveillance plans and focus on the NHS, the cost-of-living crisis, and essential services.
December 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
📉 Support for Digital ID has plunged from +30% to -14%. After years of leaks and IT failures, the public clearly doesn’t trust this Government with their data.
❌ Scrap the surveillance plans and focus on the NHS, the cost-of-living crisis, and essential services.
❌ Scrap the surveillance plans and focus on the NHS, the cost-of-living crisis, and essential services.
Our SEND system is failing & families are paying the price.
I’ve spoken with parents forced to give up work because their children aren’t getting the support they need.
No one should have to choose between earning a living and their child’s care. We urgently need an overhaul of SEND provision.
I’ve spoken with parents forced to give up work because their children aren’t getting the support they need.
No one should have to choose between earning a living and their child’s care. We urgently need an overhaul of SEND provision.
December 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Our SEND system is failing & families are paying the price.
I’ve spoken with parents forced to give up work because their children aren’t getting the support they need.
No one should have to choose between earning a living and their child’s care. We urgently need an overhaul of SEND provision.
I’ve spoken with parents forced to give up work because their children aren’t getting the support they need.
No one should have to choose between earning a living and their child’s care. We urgently need an overhaul of SEND provision.
What do I do with the moustache, does it stay or does it go Dawn? 🥸
December 1, 2025 at 1:27 PM
What do I do with the moustache, does it stay or does it go Dawn? 🥸
🫣 I couldn’t find my elf hat on Sunday morning… I can only assume one of those mischievous elves on a shelf had stolen it!
🧡 It was lovely to see so many friendly faces and have a good natter and catch up with lots of folks.
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🧡 It was lovely to see so many friendly faces and have a good natter and catch up with lots of folks.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:26 PM
🫣 I couldn’t find my elf hat on Sunday morning… I can only assume one of those mischievous elves on a shelf had stolen it!
🧡 It was lovely to see so many friendly faces and have a good natter and catch up with lots of folks.
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🧡 It was lovely to see so many friendly faces and have a good natter and catch up with lots of folks.
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🎄 Mind’s 5km Mental Elf Race in Knaresborough is truly one of my favourite highlights of the festive period.
🏃♂️ It was an absolute privilege to start the race, and take part, for the second year in a row!
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🏃♂️ It was an absolute privilege to start the race, and take part, for the second year in a row!
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December 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
🎄 Mind’s 5km Mental Elf Race in Knaresborough is truly one of my favourite highlights of the festive period.
🏃♂️ It was an absolute privilege to start the race, and take part, for the second year in a row!
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🏃♂️ It was an absolute privilege to start the race, and take part, for the second year in a row!
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Started the day at Fountains Abbey parkrun 🏃♂️
Getting closer and closer to a sub 25min 5k!
Getting closer and closer to a sub 25min 5k!
November 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Started the day at Fountains Abbey parkrun 🏃♂️
Getting closer and closer to a sub 25min 5k!
Getting closer and closer to a sub 25min 5k!
Today I held my first ever post-Budget business breakfast at the Cedar Court Hotel.
It was fantastic to be joined by tax and financial planning experts to unpick what the budget means for local businesses and our area.
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It was fantastic to be joined by tax and financial planning experts to unpick what the budget means for local businesses and our area.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Today I held my first ever post-Budget business breakfast at the Cedar Court Hotel.
It was fantastic to be joined by tax and financial planning experts to unpick what the budget means for local businesses and our area.
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It was fantastic to be joined by tax and financial planning experts to unpick what the budget means for local businesses and our area.
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My pitch for a Yorkshire Parliament 👇
November 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
My pitch for a Yorkshire Parliament 👇
Great evening out knocking on doors in Harrogate, hearing from residents about the issues that matter most. Then had the pleasure of chatting with some of our brilliant local Girl Guides for UK Parliament Week!
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Great evening out knocking on doors in Harrogate, hearing from residents about the issues that matter most. Then had the pleasure of chatting with some of our brilliant local Girl Guides for UK Parliament Week!
It’s disappointing the River Nidd at the Lido has again been rated poor for bathing water quality.
This cherished spot remains unsafe because Yorkshire Water puts profit before environment.
OFWAT must be replaced with a regulator with real teeth to hold polluters to account & clean up our rivers.
This cherished spot remains unsafe because Yorkshire Water puts profit before environment.
OFWAT must be replaced with a regulator with real teeth to hold polluters to account & clean up our rivers.
November 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It’s disappointing the River Nidd at the Lido has again been rated poor for bathing water quality.
This cherished spot remains unsafe because Yorkshire Water puts profit before environment.
OFWAT must be replaced with a regulator with real teeth to hold polluters to account & clean up our rivers.
This cherished spot remains unsafe because Yorkshire Water puts profit before environment.
OFWAT must be replaced with a regulator with real teeth to hold polluters to account & clean up our rivers.
Suicide rates haven’t fallen in two decades, and thousands of lives are being lost each year.
I urged greater support for charities like The Jordan Legacy, whose work is vital in prevention.
The Govt must act now to give these charities the resources they need to reach more people & save lives.
I urged greater support for charities like The Jordan Legacy, whose work is vital in prevention.
The Govt must act now to give these charities the resources they need to reach more people & save lives.
November 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Suicide rates haven’t fallen in two decades, and thousands of lives are being lost each year.
I urged greater support for charities like The Jordan Legacy, whose work is vital in prevention.
The Govt must act now to give these charities the resources they need to reach more people & save lives.
I urged greater support for charities like The Jordan Legacy, whose work is vital in prevention.
The Govt must act now to give these charities the resources they need to reach more people & save lives.
🤝After a fantastic summer meeting residents across the constituency, I’m taking my tour to local supermarkets this weekend!
💬Come along to any of my stops to ask questions, share your thoughts, or have a chat.
👋I look forward to meeting as many constituents as possible.
💬Come along to any of my stops to ask questions, share your thoughts, or have a chat.
👋I look forward to meeting as many constituents as possible.
November 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🤝After a fantastic summer meeting residents across the constituency, I’m taking my tour to local supermarkets this weekend!
💬Come along to any of my stops to ask questions, share your thoughts, or have a chat.
👋I look forward to meeting as many constituents as possible.
💬Come along to any of my stops to ask questions, share your thoughts, or have a chat.
👋I look forward to meeting as many constituents as possible.
🍺 Our pubs are the heart of our community - but too many are struggling to survive.
👏 Today I met with British Beer & Pub Association, they and the Lib Dems share the same goal: helping our pubs thrive.
💰 That’s why I’m proud the Lib Dems are calling for an emergency VAT cut for hospitality.
👏 Today I met with British Beer & Pub Association, they and the Lib Dems share the same goal: helping our pubs thrive.
💰 That’s why I’m proud the Lib Dems are calling for an emergency VAT cut for hospitality.
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🍺 Our pubs are the heart of our community - but too many are struggling to survive.
👏 Today I met with British Beer & Pub Association, they and the Lib Dems share the same goal: helping our pubs thrive.
💰 That’s why I’m proud the Lib Dems are calling for an emergency VAT cut for hospitality.
👏 Today I met with British Beer & Pub Association, they and the Lib Dems share the same goal: helping our pubs thrive.
💰 That’s why I’m proud the Lib Dems are calling for an emergency VAT cut for hospitality.