Cat Eccles MP
@cateccles.bsky.social
Labour MP for Stourbridge
Labour Cllr for Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
First ODP in Parliament
Cat lady 😸
Labour Cllr for Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
First ODP in Parliament
Cat lady 😸
Things that aren't scary - catching a train.
Things that are scary - the idea of removing staff from trains to save a few quid.
I've raised this before in relation to the Great British Railways Bill and will keep doing so. Thank you to all rail staff who do an amazing job every day.
Things that are scary - the idea of removing staff from trains to save a few quid.
I've raised this before in relation to the Great British Railways Bill and will keep doing so. Thank you to all rail staff who do an amazing job every day.
November 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Things that aren't scary - catching a train.
Things that are scary - the idea of removing staff from trains to save a few quid.
I've raised this before in relation to the Great British Railways Bill and will keep doing so. Thank you to all rail staff who do an amazing job every day.
Things that are scary - the idea of removing staff from trains to save a few quid.
I've raised this before in relation to the Great British Railways Bill and will keep doing so. Thank you to all rail staff who do an amazing job every day.
Yesterday I voted against Nigel Farage's Bill to drag Britain out of the European Convention of Human Rights.
Leaving the ECHR won't stop a single boat nor secure our borders, but it would make us all less safe.
Leaving the ECHR won't stop a single boat nor secure our borders, but it would make us all less safe.
October 30, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Yesterday I voted against Nigel Farage's Bill to drag Britain out of the European Convention of Human Rights.
Leaving the ECHR won't stop a single boat nor secure our borders, but it would make us all less safe.
Leaving the ECHR won't stop a single boat nor secure our borders, but it would make us all less safe.
Today I joined the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) protesting government changes to the Skilled Worker visa scheme which threatens the future of rail and tube staff.
I have written to the Foreign Secretary urging her to press pause on this cruel policy.
I have written to the Foreign Secretary urging her to press pause on this cruel policy.
October 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Today I joined the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) protesting government changes to the Skilled Worker visa scheme which threatens the future of rail and tube staff.
I have written to the Foreign Secretary urging her to press pause on this cruel policy.
I have written to the Foreign Secretary urging her to press pause on this cruel policy.
Last week I signed a letter highlighting attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla. Now Israel has illegally intercepted the Flotilla in international waters, abducting British citizens and seizing ships sailing under British flags.
The govt must condemn this attack and demand their immediate release.
The govt must condemn this attack and demand their immediate release.
October 2, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Last week I signed a letter highlighting attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla. Now Israel has illegally intercepted the Flotilla in international waters, abducting British citizens and seizing ships sailing under British flags.
The govt must condemn this attack and demand their immediate release.
The govt must condemn this attack and demand their immediate release.
Labour's Employment Rights Bill passed in the Commons last night, despite attempts by Tories and Reform to water it down.
This is huge news for workers rights and only Labour is on the side of workers.
This is huge news for workers rights and only Labour is on the side of workers.
September 17, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Labour's Employment Rights Bill passed in the Commons last night, despite attempts by Tories and Reform to water it down.
This is huge news for workers rights and only Labour is on the side of workers.
This is huge news for workers rights and only Labour is on the side of workers.
Heading back to Westminster today it was lovely to see the new autumnal post box topper at Stourbridge Junction, featuring everyone's favourite @george-station-cat.bsky.social 🧡
Well done to the ever talented Crafting For Communities ! I love the little hedgehogs 🦔
Well done to the ever talented Crafting For Communities ! I love the little hedgehogs 🦔
September 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Heading back to Westminster today it was lovely to see the new autumnal post box topper at Stourbridge Junction, featuring everyone's favourite @george-station-cat.bsky.social 🧡
Well done to the ever talented Crafting For Communities ! I love the little hedgehogs 🦔
Well done to the ever talented Crafting For Communities ! I love the little hedgehogs 🦔
I welcome the sanctions announced today on those linked to the Kremlin's policy of forced deportation and 'russification' of Ukrainian children.
At a meeting with Ukrainian experts and mothers last year I heard harrowing stories of loss, and the damage caused to these children. Bring them home.
At a meeting with Ukrainian experts and mothers last year I heard harrowing stories of loss, and the damage caused to these children. Bring them home.
September 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I welcome the sanctions announced today on those linked to the Kremlin's policy of forced deportation and 'russification' of Ukrainian children.
At a meeting with Ukrainian experts and mothers last year I heard harrowing stories of loss, and the damage caused to these children. Bring them home.
At a meeting with Ukrainian experts and mothers last year I heard harrowing stories of loss, and the damage caused to these children. Bring them home.
Yesterday started early on the picket line with members from @pcsunion.bsky.social Palace of Westminster Security Department. As MP's we rely heavily on these people who simply do not deserve to see their working terms and conditions attacked.
September 4, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Yesterday started early on the picket line with members from @pcsunion.bsky.social Palace of Westminster Security Department. As MP's we rely heavily on these people who simply do not deserve to see their working terms and conditions attacked.
Lies, lies and more damn lies. How is he allowed to spread this nonsense?
The judgement explicitly stated that ECHR was not considered in the ruling.
The judgement explicitly stated that ECHR was not considered in the ruling.
August 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Lies, lies and more damn lies. How is he allowed to spread this nonsense?
The judgement explicitly stated that ECHR was not considered in the ruling.
The judgement explicitly stated that ECHR was not considered in the ruling.
Yesterday the IDF bombed Nasser Hospital in Gaza, not just once, but twice, killing rescuers and journalists who rushed to help.
Ceasefire, release all hostages, sanction the Israeli govt, trade, and all arms sales now.
Photo - Journalist Maryam Abu Daqa, killed yesterday at Nasser Hospital
Ceasefire, release all hostages, sanction the Israeli govt, trade, and all arms sales now.
Photo - Journalist Maryam Abu Daqa, killed yesterday at Nasser Hospital
August 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Yesterday the IDF bombed Nasser Hospital in Gaza, not just once, but twice, killing rescuers and journalists who rushed to help.
Ceasefire, release all hostages, sanction the Israeli govt, trade, and all arms sales now.
Photo - Journalist Maryam Abu Daqa, killed yesterday at Nasser Hospital
Ceasefire, release all hostages, sanction the Israeli govt, trade, and all arms sales now.
Photo - Journalist Maryam Abu Daqa, killed yesterday at Nasser Hospital
Today marks 80 years since VJ day. We remember all those who served in the military in the Pacific and the Far East.
The RAF Red Arrows will be flying over Stourbridge between 1:08 and 1:14pm - keep your eyes on the skies!
The RAF Red Arrows will be flying over Stourbridge between 1:08 and 1:14pm - keep your eyes on the skies!
August 15, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Today marks 80 years since VJ day. We remember all those who served in the military in the Pacific and the Far East.
The RAF Red Arrows will be flying over Stourbridge between 1:08 and 1:14pm - keep your eyes on the skies!
The RAF Red Arrows will be flying over Stourbridge between 1:08 and 1:14pm - keep your eyes on the skies!
I've joined colleagues writing to the PM about more than 80 students in Gaza who've won places at UK universities. Sadly they are being prevented by an administrative hurdle to provide biometric data for student visas. There is no Visa Application Centre in Gaza that can record their biometric data.
August 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I've joined colleagues writing to the PM about more than 80 students in Gaza who've won places at UK universities. Sadly they are being prevented by an administrative hurdle to provide biometric data for student visas. There is no Visa Application Centre in Gaza that can record their biometric data.
I have written to the govt about this debacle which has left 1000s of drivers without transport. The handling of this recall has been abysmal and Citroen and Stellantis need to do better to support customers.
August 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I have written to the govt about this debacle which has left 1000s of drivers without transport. The handling of this recall has been abysmal and Citroen and Stellantis need to do better to support customers.
International Cat Day was the paw-fect choice to officially name one of the Stourbridge Shuttle trains after our wonderful George the station cat 🧡😺
Thank you George for letting me join you and Dad Ian for the unveiling, you were such a good boy.
Now we need to name the other shuttle! Any ideas?
Thank you George for letting me join you and Dad Ian for the unveiling, you were such a good boy.
Now we need to name the other shuttle! Any ideas?
August 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
International Cat Day was the paw-fect choice to officially name one of the Stourbridge Shuttle trains after our wonderful George the station cat 🧡😺
Thank you George for letting me join you and Dad Ian for the unveiling, you were such a good boy.
Now we need to name the other shuttle! Any ideas?
Thank you George for letting me join you and Dad Ian for the unveiling, you were such a good boy.
Now we need to name the other shuttle! Any ideas?
Fantastic news for Chiltern Railways and their passengers. I worked with Chiltern to lobby the Secretary of State for funding for new carriages and we got the result we wanted!
I'll continue to work with Chiltern, Network Rail and local residents to address noise issues at the Stourbridge depot.
I'll continue to work with Chiltern, Network Rail and local residents to address noise issues at the Stourbridge depot.
August 5, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Fantastic news for Chiltern Railways and their passengers. I worked with Chiltern to lobby the Secretary of State for funding for new carriages and we got the result we wanted!
I'll continue to work with Chiltern, Network Rail and local residents to address noise issues at the Stourbridge depot.
I'll continue to work with Chiltern, Network Rail and local residents to address noise issues at the Stourbridge depot.
Champions of Europe, again! ♥️🏴🏆
Huge congratulations to England's women who've brought it home in the most spectacular way, even if our nerves are shattered! What a tournament!
Huge congratulations to England's women who've brought it home in the most spectacular way, even if our nerves are shattered! What a tournament!
July 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Champions of Europe, again! ♥️🏴🏆
Huge congratulations to England's women who've brought it home in the most spectacular way, even if our nerves are shattered! What a tournament!
Huge congratulations to England's women who've brought it home in the most spectacular way, even if our nerves are shattered! What a tournament!
⚽SUPPORT OUR LIONESSES ⚽
Wow, another great campaign from our Lionesses and now I am so excited to see they're in YET ANOTHER FINAL!
I'm putting my faith in the ladies to bring it home again and I urge you all to show your support for what has been a brilliant run full of highs and emotion!
Wow, another great campaign from our Lionesses and now I am so excited to see they're in YET ANOTHER FINAL!
I'm putting my faith in the ladies to bring it home again and I urge you all to show your support for what has been a brilliant run full of highs and emotion!
July 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
⚽SUPPORT OUR LIONESSES ⚽
Wow, another great campaign from our Lionesses and now I am so excited to see they're in YET ANOTHER FINAL!
I'm putting my faith in the ladies to bring it home again and I urge you all to show your support for what has been a brilliant run full of highs and emotion!
Wow, another great campaign from our Lionesses and now I am so excited to see they're in YET ANOTHER FINAL!
I'm putting my faith in the ladies to bring it home again and I urge you all to show your support for what has been a brilliant run full of highs and emotion!
I've compiled a selection of personal highlights, showcasing some of my favourite work I have partaken in over the last twelve months.
Here is a shot from my Maiden Speech in November, where I had the opportunity to talk about how amazing our constituency is to the entire house!
Here is a shot from my Maiden Speech in November, where I had the opportunity to talk about how amazing our constituency is to the entire house!
July 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
I've compiled a selection of personal highlights, showcasing some of my favourite work I have partaken in over the last twelve months.
Here is a shot from my Maiden Speech in November, where I had the opportunity to talk about how amazing our constituency is to the entire house!
Here is a shot from my Maiden Speech in November, where I had the opportunity to talk about how amazing our constituency is to the entire house!
I am one of the 221 cross party MPs who have signed Sarah Champion's letter to the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary calling for the immediate recognition of the State of Palestine.
July 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM
I am one of the 221 cross party MPs who have signed Sarah Champion's letter to the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary calling for the immediate recognition of the State of Palestine.
My one year leaflet has landed! These will be making their way to your door in the coming weeks. It's hard to believe it's been a year already but here's stats from the last 12 months:
July 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
My one year leaflet has landed! These will be making their way to your door in the coming weeks. It's hard to believe it's been a year already but here's stats from the last 12 months:
First year complete! ✅
Parliament has risen for summer recess until 1st September. I'm looking forward to being able to spend more time in the constituency and having a much needed break! My team and I are still available to help, don't hesitate to get in touch 😸
cat.eccles.mp@parliament.uk
Parliament has risen for summer recess until 1st September. I'm looking forward to being able to spend more time in the constituency and having a much needed break! My team and I are still available to help, don't hesitate to get in touch 😸
cat.eccles.mp@parliament.uk
July 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
First year complete! ✅
Parliament has risen for summer recess until 1st September. I'm looking forward to being able to spend more time in the constituency and having a much needed break! My team and I are still available to help, don't hesitate to get in touch 😸
cat.eccles.mp@parliament.uk
Parliament has risen for summer recess until 1st September. I'm looking forward to being able to spend more time in the constituency and having a much needed break! My team and I are still available to help, don't hesitate to get in touch 😸
cat.eccles.mp@parliament.uk
That's Sunday evening sorted! What a performance from the Lionesses last night. Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang turned it around for England. We'll find out tonight who the team will face in the final with Germany v Spain 🏴🏴🏴
July 23, 2025 at 6:17 AM
That's Sunday evening sorted! What a performance from the Lionesses last night. Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang turned it around for England. We'll find out tonight who the team will face in the final with Germany v Spain 🏴🏴🏴
I'm saddened to hear of the death of Birmingham music legend Ozzy Osbourne. He battled with his health since being diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2019 and just weeks ago performed at the Black Sabbath farewell concert Back to the Beginning.
Rest in Power Ozzy 🤘🏻
Rest in Power Ozzy 🤘🏻
July 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I'm saddened to hear of the death of Birmingham music legend Ozzy Osbourne. He battled with his health since being diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2019 and just weeks ago performed at the Black Sabbath farewell concert Back to the Beginning.
Rest in Power Ozzy 🤘🏻
Rest in Power Ozzy 🤘🏻
When the Israeli government shrugs off calls from 31 countries to end the war, the time for words is over. We need strong action to save the people of Gaza and the West Bank and ensure there is a state left to recognise.
July 22, 2025 at 6:37 AM
When the Israeli government shrugs off calls from 31 countries to end the war, the time for words is over. We need strong action to save the people of Gaza and the West Bank and ensure there is a state left to recognise.
♥️🤍🖤Did you know that the red in the Black Country flag comes from the saying "Red By Night".
Stourbridge would historically be lit at night with the red glow of industrial furnaces, demonstrating the hard work of the Black Country people and our heritage of making items that evolved the world.
Stourbridge would historically be lit at night with the red glow of industrial furnaces, demonstrating the hard work of the Black Country people and our heritage of making items that evolved the world.
July 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
♥️🤍🖤Did you know that the red in the Black Country flag comes from the saying "Red By Night".
Stourbridge would historically be lit at night with the red glow of industrial furnaces, demonstrating the hard work of the Black Country people and our heritage of making items that evolved the world.
Stourbridge would historically be lit at night with the red glow of industrial furnaces, demonstrating the hard work of the Black Country people and our heritage of making items that evolved the world.