Andy McDonald MP
@andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social
Anti-Muslim hate in the UK has reached record levels in recent months - we all have a duty to call out racism.
For Islamophobia Awareness Month, I met with @amnestyuk.bsky.social and @srtrcengland.bsky.social alongside @afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social to discuss how we challenge it.
#EndIslamophobia
For Islamophobia Awareness Month, I met with @amnestyuk.bsky.social and @srtrcengland.bsky.social alongside @afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social to discuss how we challenge it.
#EndIslamophobia
November 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Anti-Muslim hate in the UK has reached record levels in recent months - we all have a duty to call out racism.
For Islamophobia Awareness Month, I met with @amnestyuk.bsky.social and @srtrcengland.bsky.social alongside @afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social to discuss how we challenge it.
#EndIslamophobia
For Islamophobia Awareness Month, I met with @amnestyuk.bsky.social and @srtrcengland.bsky.social alongside @afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social to discuss how we challenge it.
#EndIslamophobia
Last night Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke and his Executive team approved a partnership with regeneration specialists Capital & Centric to build thousands of new homes on the land where Middlesbrough's story began.
More here - tinyurl.com/Housing-Prop...
More here - tinyurl.com/Housing-Prop...
November 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Last night Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke and his Executive team approved a partnership with regeneration specialists Capital & Centric to build thousands of new homes on the land where Middlesbrough's story began.
More here - tinyurl.com/Housing-Prop...
More here - tinyurl.com/Housing-Prop...
It was a pleasure to invite Clover from Middlesbrough's fantastic award-winning Wander Films to No. 11 Downing Street to be recognised for the role this brilliant SME business plays on Teesside employing local people and positively promoting our area.
November 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
It was a pleasure to invite Clover from Middlesbrough's fantastic award-winning Wander Films to No. 11 Downing Street to be recognised for the role this brilliant SME business plays on Teesside employing local people and positively promoting our area.
At The Junction Multibank’s first anniversary, we saw dignity, solidarity and care in action.
I thank all staff and partner organisations.
One day we’ll consign Multibanks to history — but until then, we must end austerity, fight poverty and build a fairer Britain.
I thank all staff and partner organisations.
One day we’ll consign Multibanks to history — but until then, we must end austerity, fight poverty and build a fairer Britain.
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
At The Junction Multibank’s first anniversary, we saw dignity, solidarity and care in action.
I thank all staff and partner organisations.
One day we’ll consign Multibanks to history — but until then, we must end austerity, fight poverty and build a fairer Britain.
I thank all staff and partner organisations.
One day we’ll consign Multibanks to history — but until then, we must end austerity, fight poverty and build a fairer Britain.
Today, we pause to remember all those who have died in service of our country, and express our gratitude to the brave personnel who continue to serve.
We will never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
We will never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
November 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Today, we pause to remember all those who have died in service of our country, and express our gratitude to the brave personnel who continue to serve.
We will never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
We will never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
"It's a question of priorities. And this is the most magnificent transported bridge in the world. It's part of not only Teesside's industrial heritage, but our nation's industrial heritage too. And I actually don't care where the money comes from - as long as it happens."
November 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
"It's a question of priorities. And this is the most magnificent transported bridge in the world. It's part of not only Teesside's industrial heritage, but our nation's industrial heritage too. And I actually don't care where the money comes from - as long as it happens."
I visited the site of the new Outwood Riverside School in the shadow of the Transporter Bridge.
The steel framework is now flying out of the ground.
This is going to be a fantastic addition to our town and a huge positive for so many of our young people who will benefit.
The steel framework is now flying out of the ground.
This is going to be a fantastic addition to our town and a huge positive for so many of our young people who will benefit.
November 7, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I visited the site of the new Outwood Riverside School in the shadow of the Transporter Bridge.
The steel framework is now flying out of the ground.
This is going to be a fantastic addition to our town and a huge positive for so many of our young people who will benefit.
The steel framework is now flying out of the ground.
This is going to be a fantastic addition to our town and a huge positive for so many of our young people who will benefit.
The Employment Rights Bill will improve your rights at work.
Reform, Tories and Lib Dems have tried to rip-up those rights.
But we will deliver on our promise to you.
Reform, Tories and Lib Dems have tried to rip-up those rights.
But we will deliver on our promise to you.
November 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The Employment Rights Bill will improve your rights at work.
Reform, Tories and Lib Dems have tried to rip-up those rights.
But we will deliver on our promise to you.
Reform, Tories and Lib Dems have tried to rip-up those rights.
But we will deliver on our promise to you.
Today I spoke to ITV Tyne Tees about the news our iconic Transporter Bridge has been added to the Historic England "At Risk" register.
I was clear - we need to restore it, whatever it takes.
I was clear - we need to restore it, whatever it takes.
November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Today I spoke to ITV Tyne Tees about the news our iconic Transporter Bridge has been added to the Historic England "At Risk" register.
I was clear - we need to restore it, whatever it takes.
I was clear - we need to restore it, whatever it takes.
For 40 years, workers’ share of national income has fallen as union rights eroded—made worse by 14 years of Tory wage stagnation.
Labour’s task is to raise living standards.
The Employment Rights Bill delivers that—let’s defend it and deliver a fairer world of work.
Labour’s task is to raise living standards.
The Employment Rights Bill delivers that—let’s defend it and deliver a fairer world of work.
November 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
For 40 years, workers’ share of national income has fallen as union rights eroded—made worse by 14 years of Tory wage stagnation.
Labour’s task is to raise living standards.
The Employment Rights Bill delivers that—let’s defend it and deliver a fairer world of work.
Labour’s task is to raise living standards.
The Employment Rights Bill delivers that—let’s defend it and deliver a fairer world of work.
I will be participating in Remembrance Services this Sunday.
But today I took on the #IPTPoppyRide challenge, in support of the Royal British Legion's #PoppyAppeal.
But today I took on the #IPTPoppyRide challenge, in support of the Royal British Legion's #PoppyAppeal.
November 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I will be participating in Remembrance Services this Sunday.
But today I took on the #IPTPoppyRide challenge, in support of the Royal British Legion's #PoppyAppeal.
But today I took on the #IPTPoppyRide challenge, in support of the Royal British Legion's #PoppyAppeal.
Today I joined Met Police civilian staff on strike with @pcsunion.bsky.social outside New Scotland Yard.
The Met should pay them a £1250 consolidated allowance to meet the cost of living in London, that was paid to police officers.
#PCSonStrike #Solidarity
The Met should pay them a £1250 consolidated allowance to meet the cost of living in London, that was paid to police officers.
#PCSonStrike #Solidarity
November 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Today I joined Met Police civilian staff on strike with @pcsunion.bsky.social outside New Scotland Yard.
The Met should pay them a £1250 consolidated allowance to meet the cost of living in London, that was paid to police officers.
#PCSonStrike #Solidarity
The Met should pay them a £1250 consolidated allowance to meet the cost of living in London, that was paid to police officers.
#PCSonStrike #Solidarity
The Public Accountability Bill is a testament to the courage of the Hillsborough families. I welcome it's duty of candour.
I called for a full, judge-led inquiry into the tragedies at TEWV NHS Trust, so those families too can find truth and justice.
#HillsboroughLaw
I called for a full, judge-led inquiry into the tragedies at TEWV NHS Trust, so those families too can find truth and justice.
#HillsboroughLaw
November 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The Public Accountability Bill is a testament to the courage of the Hillsborough families. I welcome it's duty of candour.
I called for a full, judge-led inquiry into the tragedies at TEWV NHS Trust, so those families too can find truth and justice.
#HillsboroughLaw
I called for a full, judge-led inquiry into the tragedies at TEWV NHS Trust, so those families too can find truth and justice.
#HillsboroughLaw
We need a National Strategy for Spinal Cord Injury, to replace the current fragmented approach with coordinated, person-centred care.
Today, I urged Ministers to meet the APPG on Spinal Cord Injury and respond to our new report.
Today, I urged Ministers to meet the APPG on Spinal Cord Injury and respond to our new report.
October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We need a National Strategy for Spinal Cord Injury, to replace the current fragmented approach with coordinated, person-centred care.
Today, I urged Ministers to meet the APPG on Spinal Cord Injury and respond to our new report.
Today, I urged Ministers to meet the APPG on Spinal Cord Injury and respond to our new report.
The Minister @katedeardenmp.bsky.social, said the govt has announced a £500 million investment in the first-ever fair pay agreement in the social care sector.
And they will review where further fair pay agreements can offer similar benefits.
#FairPayAgreement
And they will review where further fair pay agreements can offer similar benefits.
#FairPayAgreement
October 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The Minister @katedeardenmp.bsky.social, said the govt has announced a £500 million investment in the first-ever fair pay agreement in the social care sector.
And they will review where further fair pay agreements can offer similar benefits.
#FairPayAgreement
And they will review where further fair pay agreements can offer similar benefits.
#FairPayAgreement
Cost of living pressures are continuing.
Raising real incomes and living standards is the priority.
I asked which sectors are next for a fair pay agreement — and how the govt plans to extend them to lift wages.
#FairPayAgreement
Raising real incomes and living standards is the priority.
I asked which sectors are next for a fair pay agreement — and how the govt plans to extend them to lift wages.
#FairPayAgreement
October 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Cost of living pressures are continuing.
Raising real incomes and living standards is the priority.
I asked which sectors are next for a fair pay agreement — and how the govt plans to extend them to lift wages.
#FairPayAgreement
Raising real incomes and living standards is the priority.
I asked which sectors are next for a fair pay agreement — and how the govt plans to extend them to lift wages.
#FairPayAgreement
🚨 Big news for renters 🚨
The Renters’ Rights Bill is now law.
✅ No-fault evictions scrapped (Section 21)
✅ Open-ended tenancies required
✅ Rent rises capped at once per year
✅ New Renters’ Ombudsman
✅ National landlord register established
✅ Fairer rules on pets.
The Renters’ Rights Bill is now law.
✅ No-fault evictions scrapped (Section 21)
✅ Open-ended tenancies required
✅ Rent rises capped at once per year
✅ New Renters’ Ombudsman
✅ National landlord register established
✅ Fairer rules on pets.
October 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🚨 Big news for renters 🚨
The Renters’ Rights Bill is now law.
✅ No-fault evictions scrapped (Section 21)
✅ Open-ended tenancies required
✅ Rent rises capped at once per year
✅ New Renters’ Ombudsman
✅ National landlord register established
✅ Fairer rules on pets.
The Renters’ Rights Bill is now law.
✅ No-fault evictions scrapped (Section 21)
✅ Open-ended tenancies required
✅ Rent rises capped at once per year
✅ New Renters’ Ombudsman
✅ National landlord register established
✅ Fairer rules on pets.
The report was only possible with support from @spinalinjuries.bsky.social and the input of health practitioners, charities and people with lived experience.
We look forward to discussing its recommendations with Ministers.
You can read the report here 👇
www.spinal.co.uk/news/buildin...
We look forward to discussing its recommendations with Ministers.
You can read the report here 👇
www.spinal.co.uk/news/buildin...
October 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The report was only possible with support from @spinalinjuries.bsky.social and the input of health practitioners, charities and people with lived experience.
We look forward to discussing its recommendations with Ministers.
You can read the report here 👇
www.spinal.co.uk/news/buildin...
We look forward to discussing its recommendations with Ministers.
You can read the report here 👇
www.spinal.co.uk/news/buildin...
Yesterday, as Chair of the Spinal Cord Injury APPG , I helped launch our new report on Building a National Strategy for Spinal Cord Injury.
It is a call to action for govt, health and care systems, and wider society to ensure that no one with a spinal cord injury falls through the cracks.
It is a call to action for govt, health and care systems, and wider society to ensure that no one with a spinal cord injury falls through the cracks.
October 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Yesterday, as Chair of the Spinal Cord Injury APPG , I helped launch our new report on Building a National Strategy for Spinal Cord Injury.
It is a call to action for govt, health and care systems, and wider society to ensure that no one with a spinal cord injury falls through the cracks.
It is a call to action for govt, health and care systems, and wider society to ensure that no one with a spinal cord injury falls through the cracks.
The waiting list for a new-build wheelchair accessible home is currently 40 years.
I met the Spinal Injuries Association where they were calling for mandating a minimum supply of wheelchair-accessible housing.
I met the Spinal Injuries Association where they were calling for mandating a minimum supply of wheelchair-accessible housing.
October 24, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The waiting list for a new-build wheelchair accessible home is currently 40 years.
I met the Spinal Injuries Association where they were calling for mandating a minimum supply of wheelchair-accessible housing.
I met the Spinal Injuries Association where they were calling for mandating a minimum supply of wheelchair-accessible housing.
I continue to support campaigning WASPI women seeking compensation for the historic wrong of their pension loss.
They paid in and were let down - we must put it right.
They paid in and were let down - we must put it right.
October 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I continue to support campaigning WASPI women seeking compensation for the historic wrong of their pension loss.
They paid in and were let down - we must put it right.
They paid in and were let down - we must put it right.
The Employment Rights Bill is an important milestone but must be part of a wider strategy to raise living standards and restore labour's share of wealth. Trade unions are central to that, providing the infrastructure through which workers can secure better pay, safer workplaces and a stronger voice.
October 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The Employment Rights Bill is an important milestone but must be part of a wider strategy to raise living standards and restore labour's share of wealth. Trade unions are central to that, providing the infrastructure through which workers can secure better pay, safer workplaces and a stronger voice.
The most urgent task of the Labour government is clear: raising living standards. Trade unions are central to that.
They are the vehicle through which better pay, safer working conditions, and fairer working workplaces can be achieved. Equipping them effectively is fundamental.
They are the vehicle through which better pay, safer working conditions, and fairer working workplaces can be achieved. Equipping them effectively is fundamental.
October 23, 2025 at 8:23 AM
The most urgent task of the Labour government is clear: raising living standards. Trade unions are central to that.
They are the vehicle through which better pay, safer working conditions, and fairer working workplaces can be achieved. Equipping them effectively is fundamental.
They are the vehicle through which better pay, safer working conditions, and fairer working workplaces can be achieved. Equipping them effectively is fundamental.
We need a full, independent investigation into Teesworks.
My column for North East Bylines is here - northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
My column for North East Bylines is here - northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
October 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We need a full, independent investigation into Teesworks.
My column for North East Bylines is here - northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
My column for North East Bylines is here - northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
Trade unions are central to the mission of raising living standards.
At 4pm today I will lead a debate on trade union access to workplaces, which you can watch here 👇
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
At 4pm today I will lead a debate on trade union access to workplaces, which you can watch here 👇
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
October 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Trade unions are central to the mission of raising living standards.
At 4pm today I will lead a debate on trade union access to workplaces, which you can watch here 👇
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
At 4pm today I will lead a debate on trade union access to workplaces, which you can watch here 👇
www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...