Claire Young MP 🔶
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Liberal Democrat MP for Thornbury & Yate. Member of the Energy Security & Net Zero Select Committee. For casework, please email: Claire.Young.MP@parliament.uk
The earlier flood alert issued by the Environment Agency has been updated to a flood warning. A flood warning means that flooding is expected; you should act now if you're in an affected area around the River Frome. Areas most at risk include St John’s Way in Chipping Sodbury.
November 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The earlier flood alert issued by the Environment Agency has been updated to a flood warning. A flood warning means that flooding is expected; you should act now if you're in an affected area around the River Frome. Areas most at risk include St John’s Way in Chipping Sodbury.
A flood alert has been issued around the River Frome by the Environment Agency.
Areas most at risk include St John’s Way in Chipping Sodbury and Damson Bridge.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Areas most at risk include St John’s Way in Chipping Sodbury and Damson Bridge.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
November 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A flood alert has been issued around the River Frome by the Environment Agency.
Areas most at risk include St John’s Way in Chipping Sodbury and Damson Bridge.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Areas most at risk include St John’s Way in Chipping Sodbury and Damson Bridge.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
I have raised in Parliament my disappointment that Oldbury will miss out as the site for the new small modular reactors.
I am very unhappy with the government’s handling of the announcement.
I am very unhappy with the government’s handling of the announcement.
November 13, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I have raised in Parliament my disappointment that Oldbury will miss out as the site for the new small modular reactors.
I am very unhappy with the government’s handling of the announcement.
I am very unhappy with the government’s handling of the announcement.
It's disappointing that Oldbury has missed out hosting the new small modular reactors. It would have been a big boost to our local economy, providing low carbon energy for the country. Building in Anglesey smacks of a Labour attempt to shore up its vote in the Welsh elections
November 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It's disappointing that Oldbury has missed out hosting the new small modular reactors. It would have been a big boost to our local economy, providing low carbon energy for the country. Building in Anglesey smacks of a Labour attempt to shore up its vote in the Welsh elections
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Hospitality is on its knees.
A 5% VAT cut would give our economy and our high streets the lifeline they need.
A 5% VAT cut would give our economy and our high streets the lifeline they need.
November 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Hospitality is on its knees.
A 5% VAT cut would give our economy and our high streets the lifeline they need.
A 5% VAT cut would give our economy and our high streets the lifeline they need.
So many women and girls lack confidence in the criminal justice system. That's why yesterday I pressed the Justice Minister on the need to ensure police and prosecutors are better trained to understand the trauma of survivors.
November 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
So many women and girls lack confidence in the criminal justice system. That's why yesterday I pressed the Justice Minister on the need to ensure police and prosecutors are better trained to understand the trauma of survivors.
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The BBC isn't perfect. But it remains an institution defending British values against a populist, Trump-style takeover.
Party leaders must unite to defend it.
Party leaders must unite to defend it.
November 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The BBC isn't perfect. But it remains an institution defending British values against a populist, Trump-style takeover.
Party leaders must unite to defend it.
Party leaders must unite to defend it.
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The government needs to stand up for a truly independent BBC free from political meddling.
That means sacking Robbie Gibb and ending the political grip on the BBC board.
That means sacking Robbie Gibb and ending the political grip on the BBC board.
November 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The government needs to stand up for a truly independent BBC free from political meddling.
That means sacking Robbie Gibb and ending the political grip on the BBC board.
That means sacking Robbie Gibb and ending the political grip on the BBC board.
Here is a snapshot of what I did last week as your MP.
November 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Here is a snapshot of what I did last week as your MP.
I’ve had a fascinating visit to Hobbs House Bakery in Chipping Sodbury. As well as watching the bread (and mince pies!) being baked, I found out about the company’s commitment to apprenticeships, and how they are working to reduce their carbon footprint.
November 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I’ve had a fascinating visit to Hobbs House Bakery in Chipping Sodbury. As well as watching the bread (and mince pies!) being baked, I found out about the company’s commitment to apprenticeships, and how they are working to reduce their carbon footprint.
I was honoured to be at remembrance services in Thornbury and Chipping Sodbury today. It’s important to remember all those who have served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
November 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I was honoured to be at remembrance services in Thornbury and Chipping Sodbury today. It’s important to remember all those who have served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
This week, I laid a memorial in the Parliamentary Garden of Remembrance to honour all those from Thornbury & Yate who stepped up to defend our country. This year I particularly remembered those who served in the Second World War.
November 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This week, I laid a memorial in the Parliamentary Garden of Remembrance to honour all those from Thornbury & Yate who stepped up to defend our country. This year I particularly remembered those who served in the Second World War.
Lovely time out talking to residents in sunny Thornbury, alongside local Councillors Maggie Tyrrell, Jayne Stansfield, and the Lib Dem team earlier today.
November 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Lovely time out talking to residents in sunny Thornbury, alongside local Councillors Maggie Tyrrell, Jayne Stansfield, and the Lib Dem team earlier today.
I was proud to wear pink and join Breast Cancer Now in Parliament to stand with everyone affected by breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month has now come to an end; it was a powerful reminder that there is work to be done to better support people living with this devastating disease.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month has now come to an end; it was a powerful reminder that there is work to be done to better support people living with this devastating disease.
November 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
I was proud to wear pink and join Breast Cancer Now in Parliament to stand with everyone affected by breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month has now come to an end; it was a powerful reminder that there is work to be done to better support people living with this devastating disease.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month has now come to an end; it was a powerful reminder that there is work to be done to better support people living with this devastating disease.
Kinship’s new report is clear that much more needs to be done to ensure all kinship families get the support they need and deserve. I’ll continue to advocate for kinship carers and their children in Thornbury and Yate. loom.ly/M8SvGtk #ValueOurLove
Handle With Care: Annual survey of kinship carers 2025
Explore key findings from our 2025 annual survey of more than 1,900 kinship carers and learn more about kinship families and the policy context in 2025.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Kinship’s new report is clear that much more needs to be done to ensure all kinship families get the support they need and deserve. I’ll continue to advocate for kinship carers and their children in Thornbury and Yate. loom.ly/M8SvGtk #ValueOurLove
Embedding modern skills throughout the National Curriculum is vital to preparing pupils for the future. However, we also need to ensure it can be delivered flexibly to those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those unable to access a traditional classroom setting.
November 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Embedding modern skills throughout the National Curriculum is vital to preparing pupils for the future. However, we also need to ensure it can be delivered flexibly to those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those unable to access a traditional classroom setting.
On Friday I am hosting local surgeries in both Westerleigh and Pucklechurch. Contact my office to make an appointment if you want to come speak with me.
November 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
On Friday I am hosting local surgeries in both Westerleigh and Pucklechurch. Contact my office to make an appointment if you want to come speak with me.
Here is a brief summary of just some of what I got up to last week as your MP. Sign up for fuller updates via my online newsletter: www.claireyoung.org.uk/newsletter
November 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Here is a brief summary of just some of what I got up to last week as your MP. Sign up for fuller updates via my online newsletter: www.claireyoung.org.uk/newsletter
Great to be out with Jon and Peter dodging the showers and chatting to residents in Frampton Cotterell this afternoon!
November 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Great to be out with Jon and Peter dodging the showers and chatting to residents in Frampton Cotterell this afternoon!
The use of an historic and outdated planning consent to build huge industrial warehouses outside of Pilning is worrying. It allows the developer to circumvent the understandable concerns of residents by restricting the issues that can be considered. The Government must address this.
October 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The use of an historic and outdated planning consent to build huge industrial warehouses outside of Pilning is worrying. It allows the developer to circumvent the understandable concerns of residents by restricting the issues that can be considered. The Government must address this.
It was an honour to join @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk to mark the 75th anniversary of the rebuilding of the House of Commons after it was bombed during WW2.
October 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
It was an honour to join @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk to mark the 75th anniversary of the rebuilding of the House of Commons after it was bombed during WW2.
Today Nigel Farage tried to tear up people’s rights and take us out of the ECHR. Winston Churchill, a key advocate of it, would be turning in his grave. But, the @libdems.org.uk stopped him - a proud moment and we’ll keep fighting.
October 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Today Nigel Farage tried to tear up people’s rights and take us out of the ECHR. Winston Churchill, a key advocate of it, would be turning in his grave. But, the @libdems.org.uk stopped him - a proud moment and we’ll keep fighting.
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Liberal Democrat MPs just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
October 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Liberal Democrat MPs just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
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We just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into a version of Trump's America. We stopped him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into a version of Trump's America. We stopped him.
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into a version of Trump's America. We stopped him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into a version of Trump's America. We stopped him.
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💼 Only 30% of people with autism are in work – far below the national average for disabled people.
✍ Yesterday I asked the Minister about the steps he is taking to ensure adults with autism and other special educational needs can access the workforce.
✍ Yesterday I asked the Minister about the steps he is taking to ensure adults with autism and other special educational needs can access the workforce.
October 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
💼 Only 30% of people with autism are in work – far below the national average for disabled people.
✍ Yesterday I asked the Minister about the steps he is taking to ensure adults with autism and other special educational needs can access the workforce.
✍ Yesterday I asked the Minister about the steps he is taking to ensure adults with autism and other special educational needs can access the workforce.