Tom Gordon MP
@tomgordonld.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate & Knaresborough
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.
🎄 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.
Speaking with BBC North Yorkshire today about the closure of Sherburn House in Knaresborough.
Adult social care is in crisis and we need a proper solution. We can’t fix the NHS unless we fix social care.
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Adult social care is in crisis and we need a proper solution. We can’t fix the NHS unless we fix social care.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Speaking with BBC North Yorkshire today about the closure of Sherburn House in Knaresborough.
Adult social care is in crisis and we need a proper solution. We can’t fix the NHS unless we fix social care.
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Adult social care is in crisis and we need a proper solution. We can’t fix the NHS unless we fix social care.
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Find my thoughts on today’s WASPI statement here 👇
November 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Find my thoughts on today’s WASPI statement here 👇
Last week, I outed myself as a gamer, something I don’t really ever talk about, and contributed to a debate on consumer protections for gamers.
Now spending my evening trying to figure out how to play Europa Universalis V.
I said if I was elected I would be unapologetically me!
Now spending my evening trying to figure out how to play Europa Universalis V.
I said if I was elected I would be unapologetically me!
November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Last week, I outed myself as a gamer, something I don’t really ever talk about, and contributed to a debate on consumer protections for gamers.
Now spending my evening trying to figure out how to play Europa Universalis V.
I said if I was elected I would be unapologetically me!
Now spending my evening trying to figure out how to play Europa Universalis V.
I said if I was elected I would be unapologetically me!
👏 Great to be out knocking on doors this week with some of our fantastic Harrogate Town and North Yorkshire Councillors
🔶 Door after door, we heard how Lib Dems at all tiers of government are making a real difference locally - working hard for residents all year round!
🔶 Door after door, we heard how Lib Dems at all tiers of government are making a real difference locally - working hard for residents all year round!
November 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
👏 Great to be out knocking on doors this week with some of our fantastic Harrogate Town and North Yorkshire Councillors
🔶 Door after door, we heard how Lib Dems at all tiers of government are making a real difference locally - working hard for residents all year round!
🔶 Door after door, we heard how Lib Dems at all tiers of government are making a real difference locally - working hard for residents all year round!
Lovely morning for parkrun round the stray - ahead of bonfire night and fireworks there this evening!
November 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Lovely morning for parkrun round the stray - ahead of bonfire night and fireworks there this evening!
It is right that Ofwat blocked Yorkshire Water from paying boss bonuses.
For too long, water firms have rewarded failure – paying executives millions while polluting our rivers.
Accountability can’t stop here - we need real action to clean up our waterways and put people before profit.
For too long, water firms have rewarded failure – paying executives millions while polluting our rivers.
Accountability can’t stop here - we need real action to clean up our waterways and put people before profit.
Water company bosses' bonuses blocked over pollution issues
Thames Water is among six companies forced by Ofwat to block bonus payments to bosses.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
It is right that Ofwat blocked Yorkshire Water from paying boss bonuses.
For too long, water firms have rewarded failure – paying executives millions while polluting our rivers.
Accountability can’t stop here - we need real action to clean up our waterways and put people before profit.
For too long, water firms have rewarded failure – paying executives millions while polluting our rivers.
Accountability can’t stop here - we need real action to clean up our waterways and put people before profit.
I’ve written to the PM renewing my call for a full, judge-led inquiry into failings at TEWV.
Reviews haven’t delivered the change patients and families deserve. Only a proper inquiry can bring accountability and lasting improvement.
The Govt must act now to improve care and rebuild trust.
Reviews haven’t delivered the change patients and families deserve. Only a proper inquiry can bring accountability and lasting improvement.
The Govt must act now to improve care and rebuild trust.
November 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I’ve written to the PM renewing my call for a full, judge-led inquiry into failings at TEWV.
Reviews haven’t delivered the change patients and families deserve. Only a proper inquiry can bring accountability and lasting improvement.
The Govt must act now to improve care and rebuild trust.
Reviews haven’t delivered the change patients and families deserve. Only a proper inquiry can bring accountability and lasting improvement.
The Govt must act now to improve care and rebuild trust.
I am appalled by the horrific attack on passengers aboard a train on Saturday evening. My thoughts are with all those affected – the victims, their loved ones, and everyone who witnessed such a traumatic event.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I am appalled by the horrific attack on passengers aboard a train on Saturday evening. My thoughts are with all those affected – the victims, their loved ones, and everyone who witnessed such a traumatic event.
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As a supporter of assisted dying and a member of the Commons Bill Committee:
The JCHR should be doing a full legislative inquiry to guide implementation, not a token one-off session.
And the Lords must not seek to block or kill a Bill that has been passed by the elected House.
The JCHR should be doing a full legislative inquiry to guide implementation, not a token one-off session.
And the Lords must not seek to block or kill a Bill that has been passed by the elected House.
It is regrettable that the Joint Committee on Human Rights has taken this approach to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
In my view, a last-minute, one-off and narrow evidence session is woefully inadequate.
My letter to the Chair of the JCHR in full 👇
In my view, a last-minute, one-off and narrow evidence session is woefully inadequate.
My letter to the Chair of the JCHR in full 👇
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
As a supporter of assisted dying and a member of the Commons Bill Committee:
The JCHR should be doing a full legislative inquiry to guide implementation, not a token one-off session.
And the Lords must not seek to block or kill a Bill that has been passed by the elected House.
The JCHR should be doing a full legislative inquiry to guide implementation, not a token one-off session.
And the Lords must not seek to block or kill a Bill that has been passed by the elected House.