Tom Gordon MP
@tomgordonld.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate & Knaresborough
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.
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 3:51 PM
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 👇
Out in Ripon this afternoon with Lord Dick Newby, lending a hand to Tom and the team in the Ripon City Council by-election. Lots of positive conversations on the doorstep!
October 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Out in Ripon this afternoon with Lord Dick Newby, lending a hand to Tom and the team in the Ripon City Council by-election. Lots of positive conversations on the doorstep!
Great evening knocking on doors in Bilton Woodfield.
Lots of people said, “But there aren’t any elections!”
True - not until 2027! But Lib Dems never stop working for our area. We’re out all year, not just at election time.
Lots of people said, “But there aren’t any elections!”
True - not until 2027! But Lib Dems never stop working for our area. We’re out all year, not just at election time.
October 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Great evening knocking on doors in Bilton Woodfield.
Lots of people said, “But there aren’t any elections!”
True - not until 2027! But Lib Dems never stop working for our area. We’re out all year, not just at election time.
Lots of people said, “But there aren’t any elections!”
True - not until 2027! But Lib Dems never stop working for our area. We’re out all year, not just at election time.
This afternoon, I joined Liberal Democrat colleagues to block Nigel Farage’s Bill, which would have ripped up people’s rights and withdrawn the UK from the ECHR.
We will keep fighting for our freedoms – the UK will not become a Trump-style America.
We will keep fighting for our freedoms – the UK will not become a Trump-style America.
October 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This afternoon, I joined Liberal Democrat colleagues to block Nigel Farage’s Bill, which would have ripped up people’s rights and withdrawn the UK from the ECHR.
We will keep fighting for our freedoms – the UK will not become a Trump-style America.
We will keep fighting for our freedoms – the UK will not become a Trump-style America.
Veterans dedicate their lives to protecting our country, yet often they’re left without the support they need.
The Armed Forces Covenant is meant to protect them - but it’s failing.
Words on paper mean nothing without action. The Govt must act now to ensure no veteran is left to struggle alone.
The Armed Forces Covenant is meant to protect them - but it’s failing.
Words on paper mean nothing without action. The Govt must act now to ensure no veteran is left to struggle alone.
October 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Veterans dedicate their lives to protecting our country, yet often they’re left without the support they need.
The Armed Forces Covenant is meant to protect them - but it’s failing.
Words on paper mean nothing without action. The Govt must act now to ensure no veteran is left to struggle alone.
The Armed Forces Covenant is meant to protect them - but it’s failing.
Words on paper mean nothing without action. The Govt must act now to ensure no veteran is left to struggle alone.
🗓️ The planning committee has deferred a decision on Harrogate Spring Water’s proposed expansion, kicking the can down the road instead of standing up for our precious woodland.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🗓️ The planning committee has deferred a decision on Harrogate Spring Water’s proposed expansion, kicking the can down the road instead of standing up for our precious woodland.
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This weekend, I was on BBC Look North to discuss key issues, including:
⚡ Energy & Nuclear Power – Households and businesses need relief on energy bills now. Nuclear can help bridge the gap as we scale up clean, renewable alternatives.
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⚡ Energy & Nuclear Power – Households and businesses need relief on energy bills now. Nuclear can help bridge the gap as we scale up clean, renewable alternatives.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
This weekend, I was on BBC Look North to discuss key issues, including:
⚡ Energy & Nuclear Power – Households and businesses need relief on energy bills now. Nuclear can help bridge the gap as we scale up clean, renewable alternatives.
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⚡ Energy & Nuclear Power – Households and businesses need relief on energy bills now. Nuclear can help bridge the gap as we scale up clean, renewable alternatives.
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Last week, I spoke in Parliament on cancer care & NHS workforce challenges.
✅Urged action to make the NHS a sustainable, rewarding career.
✅Highlighted Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity’s support for patients & staff.
✅Recognised the excellent work at the Robert Ogden Centre.
🎥Watch more
✅Urged action to make the NHS a sustainable, rewarding career.
✅Highlighted Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity’s support for patients & staff.
✅Recognised the excellent work at the Robert Ogden Centre.
🎥Watch more
October 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Last week, I spoke in Parliament on cancer care & NHS workforce challenges.
✅Urged action to make the NHS a sustainable, rewarding career.
✅Highlighted Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity’s support for patients & staff.
✅Recognised the excellent work at the Robert Ogden Centre.
🎥Watch more
✅Urged action to make the NHS a sustainable, rewarding career.
✅Highlighted Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity’s support for patients & staff.
✅Recognised the excellent work at the Robert Ogden Centre.
🎥Watch more
🚨 Big decision THIS WEEK! 🚨
💧 Harrogate Spring Water wants to expand, and chop down Rotary Wood to do it.
❌ I’ve objected to the plans, but I want to know what YOU think.
🗳️ My friend Andrew at Suffrago is polling local people - have your say here👇
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💧 Harrogate Spring Water wants to expand, and chop down Rotary Wood to do it.
❌ I’ve objected to the plans, but I want to know what YOU think.
🗳️ My friend Andrew at Suffrago is polling local people - have your say here👇
suff.ag/QEQ1P4
October 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
🚨 Big decision THIS WEEK! 🚨
💧 Harrogate Spring Water wants to expand, and chop down Rotary Wood to do it.
❌ I’ve objected to the plans, but I want to know what YOU think.
🗳️ My friend Andrew at Suffrago is polling local people - have your say here👇
suff.ag/QEQ1P4
💧 Harrogate Spring Water wants to expand, and chop down Rotary Wood to do it.
❌ I’ve objected to the plans, but I want to know what YOU think.
🗳️ My friend Andrew at Suffrago is polling local people - have your say here👇
suff.ag/QEQ1P4
🌟Great to highlight the incredible work of the Great Start in Life Foundation in Parliament.
👏They do vital work supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
🚨 But the Government must step up too - and properly invest in public health services for young people.
👏They do vital work supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
🚨 But the Government must step up too - and properly invest in public health services for young people.
October 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
🌟Great to highlight the incredible work of the Great Start in Life Foundation in Parliament.
👏They do vital work supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
🚨 But the Government must step up too - and properly invest in public health services for young people.
👏They do vital work supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
🚨 But the Government must step up too - and properly invest in public health services for young people.
I’m deeply frustrated by the Government’s decision to delay SEND reform until 2026.
Parents in Harrogate and Knaresborough are exhausted by a broken system that keeps letting them down. They’ve waited long enough – they cannot wait any longer.
This crisis needs urgent action, not more delays.
Parents in Harrogate and Knaresborough are exhausted by a broken system that keeps letting them down. They’ve waited long enough – they cannot wait any longer.
This crisis needs urgent action, not more delays.
October 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I’m deeply frustrated by the Government’s decision to delay SEND reform until 2026.
Parents in Harrogate and Knaresborough are exhausted by a broken system that keeps letting them down. They’ve waited long enough – they cannot wait any longer.
This crisis needs urgent action, not more delays.
Parents in Harrogate and Knaresborough are exhausted by a broken system that keeps letting them down. They’ve waited long enough – they cannot wait any longer.
This crisis needs urgent action, not more delays.
Today, I challenged the govt to urgently add China to the toughest level of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.
With growing evidence of covert influence in our political system & institutions, this step is crucial to close loopholes & reinforce the UK’s defences, safeguarding our democracy.
With growing evidence of covert influence in our political system & institutions, this step is crucial to close loopholes & reinforce the UK’s defences, safeguarding our democracy.
October 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Today, I challenged the govt to urgently add China to the toughest level of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.
With growing evidence of covert influence in our political system & institutions, this step is crucial to close loopholes & reinforce the UK’s defences, safeguarding our democracy.
With growing evidence of covert influence in our political system & institutions, this step is crucial to close loopholes & reinforce the UK’s defences, safeguarding our democracy.
☕️Great to join Macmillan’s Coffee Morning in Parliament - a valuable chance to hear from people living with cancer, NHS staff and community groups.
💚Macmillan do incredible work supporting people living with cancer - I’ll keep backing their vital efforts in Parliament and locally.
💚Macmillan do incredible work supporting people living with cancer - I’ll keep backing their vital efforts in Parliament and locally.
October 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
☕️Great to join Macmillan’s Coffee Morning in Parliament - a valuable chance to hear from people living with cancer, NHS staff and community groups.
💚Macmillan do incredible work supporting people living with cancer - I’ll keep backing their vital efforts in Parliament and locally.
💚Macmillan do incredible work supporting people living with cancer - I’ll keep backing their vital efforts in Parliament and locally.
Great to catch up with WASPI campaigners and hear about their ongoing fight for justice.
Successive governments have let down millions of women with unfair pension changes – and this one is no different.
I’ll keep standing with WASPI until they get the compensation and justice they deserve.
Successive governments have let down millions of women with unfair pension changes – and this one is no different.
I’ll keep standing with WASPI until they get the compensation and justice they deserve.
October 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Great to catch up with WASPI campaigners and hear about their ongoing fight for justice.
Successive governments have let down millions of women with unfair pension changes – and this one is no different.
I’ll keep standing with WASPI until they get the compensation and justice they deserve.
Successive governments have let down millions of women with unfair pension changes – and this one is no different.
I’ll keep standing with WASPI until they get the compensation and justice they deserve.
It’s a real blow to farmers that the govt won’t reverse the family farm tax.
The budget was a chance to act, especially after one of the worst harvests on record, but the Chancellor failed to step up.
I’ll keep fighting this unfair tax hike & standing up for rural communities too often overlooked.
The budget was a chance to act, especially after one of the worst harvests on record, but the Chancellor failed to step up.
I’ll keep fighting this unfair tax hike & standing up for rural communities too often overlooked.
BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 17/10/25 Farming minister on sustainable farming scheme and inheritance tax. Council farms in Cornwall.
Farming minister says there'll be no U-turn on government's inheritance tax plans.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM
It’s a real blow to farmers that the govt won’t reverse the family farm tax.
The budget was a chance to act, especially after one of the worst harvests on record, but the Chancellor failed to step up.
I’ll keep fighting this unfair tax hike & standing up for rural communities too often overlooked.
The budget was a chance to act, especially after one of the worst harvests on record, but the Chancellor failed to step up.
I’ll keep fighting this unfair tax hike & standing up for rural communities too often overlooked.
I attended a drop-in on Natasha’s Law - a landmark change improving food allergen labelling in the UK.
It’s helped people with allergies trust that what they buy is clearly labelled & safe.
But Natasha’s Law is just the start - there’s still more to do to protect those living with food allergies.
It’s helped people with allergies trust that what they buy is clearly labelled & safe.
But Natasha’s Law is just the start - there’s still more to do to protect those living with food allergies.
October 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I attended a drop-in on Natasha’s Law - a landmark change improving food allergen labelling in the UK.
It’s helped people with allergies trust that what they buy is clearly labelled & safe.
But Natasha’s Law is just the start - there’s still more to do to protect those living with food allergies.
It’s helped people with allergies trust that what they buy is clearly labelled & safe.
But Natasha’s Law is just the start - there’s still more to do to protect those living with food allergies.
I’ve tabled an amendment to the English Devolution Bill to give Yorkshire the powers it deserves.
With an economy rivalling Wales and a population matching Scotland, it’s time decisions on transport, health, and education were made here – not in Westminster.
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With an economy rivalling Wales and a population matching Scotland, it’s time decisions on transport, health, and education were made here – not in Westminster.
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To truly unlock Yorkshire’s potential, we need region-wide autonomy - Tom Gordon
Yorkshire’s economy rivals Wales, its population matches Scotland’s and its regional identity runs deep. Yet for decades, it has been held back by an over-centralised political system that treats the ...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I’ve tabled an amendment to the English Devolution Bill to give Yorkshire the powers it deserves.
With an economy rivalling Wales and a population matching Scotland, it’s time decisions on transport, health, and education were made here – not in Westminster.
👇Read more:
With an economy rivalling Wales and a population matching Scotland, it’s time decisions on transport, health, and education were made here – not in Westminster.
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Last week, I joined ITV’s Last Orders to discuss a range of key issues, including:
⚡The urgent need for a clear and credible plan to deliver net zero
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⚡The urgent need for a clear and credible plan to deliver net zero
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October 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Last week, I joined ITV’s Last Orders to discuss a range of key issues, including:
⚡The urgent need for a clear and credible plan to deliver net zero
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⚡The urgent need for a clear and credible plan to deliver net zero
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