Freddie van Mierlo MP 🔶
@freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Henley and Thame | For case work please email freddie.vanmierlo.mp@parliament.uk
Join Sue Ryder on 7 December, 4pm at The Barn, Purley on Thames for Celebrate a Life Thames Valley — a warm, supportive event to remember loved ones with readings, music and personal dedications. Spaces are limited. Find out more at sueryder.org/grief.
November 15, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Join Sue Ryder on 7 December, 4pm at The Barn, Purley on Thames for Celebrate a Life Thames Valley — a warm, supportive event to remember loved ones with readings, music and personal dedications. Spaces are limited. Find out more at sueryder.org/grief.
I’m pleased to have joined the Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee.
Looking forward to getting started and contributing to its important work.
Looking forward to getting started and contributing to its important work.
November 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I’m pleased to have joined the Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee.
Looking forward to getting started and contributing to its important work.
Looking forward to getting started and contributing to its important work.
I brought local farmers together in Watlington with the CLA & NFU to discuss the future of British farming — from fair funding to environmental schemes. I’ll keep standing up for Oxfordshire’s farmers in Parliament
November 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I brought local farmers together in Watlington with the CLA & NFU to discuss the future of British farming — from fair funding to environmental schemes. I’ll keep standing up for Oxfordshire’s farmers in Parliament
At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.
💛 10,000 Cases Handled – Thank You for Your Trust
Since being elected, I’ve had the privilege of supporting over 10,000 cases for constituents across Henley and Thame.
Since being elected, I’ve had the privilege of supporting over 10,000 cases for constituents across Henley and Thame.
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
💛 10,000 Cases Handled – Thank You for Your Trust
Since being elected, I’ve had the privilege of supporting over 10,000 cases for constituents across Henley and Thame.
Since being elected, I’ve had the privilege of supporting over 10,000 cases for constituents across Henley and Thame.
A moving service in Henley-on-Thames today, as we remember those who served, fought and died in previous and current conflicts.
We must never forget their sacrifice.
We must never forget their sacrifice.
November 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A moving service in Henley-on-Thames today, as we remember those who served, fought and died in previous and current conflicts.
We must never forget their sacrifice.
We must never forget their sacrifice.
This is why OFWAT needs to be scrapped. They don’t even understand that the ONLY real source of income for water companies is bill payers
November 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This is why OFWAT needs to be scrapped. They don’t even understand that the ONLY real source of income for water companies is bill payers
Oxfordshire has amongst the worst IVF provision in the country (and the U.K. already has poor provision compared to European peers). I’ve tabled this motion to end the IVF postcode lottery
November 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Oxfordshire has amongst the worst IVF provision in the country (and the U.K. already has poor provision compared to European peers). I’ve tabled this motion to end the IVF postcode lottery
At PMQs today I raised the inclusion of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust in the rapid review of maternity and neonatal services.
Reports from The New Statesman and Channel 4 show serious failings — the Govt must ensure Baroness Amos’s review leads to real change, not a whitewash.
Reports from The New Statesman and Channel 4 show serious failings — the Govt must ensure Baroness Amos’s review leads to real change, not a whitewash.
November 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
At PMQs today I raised the inclusion of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust in the rapid review of maternity and neonatal services.
Reports from The New Statesman and Channel 4 show serious failings — the Govt must ensure Baroness Amos’s review leads to real change, not a whitewash.
Reports from The New Statesman and Channel 4 show serious failings — the Govt must ensure Baroness Amos’s review leads to real change, not a whitewash.
Yesterday I joined the Sonning Common Cycleway Campaign Group for a ride to see the need for a safe cycleway linking Sonning Common and Emmer Green.
It was great to hear from local residents about how better cycling infrastructure can make journeys safer, greener, and more accessible for everyone.
It was great to hear from local residents about how better cycling infrastructure can make journeys safer, greener, and more accessible for everyone.
November 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Yesterday I joined the Sonning Common Cycleway Campaign Group for a ride to see the need for a safe cycleway linking Sonning Common and Emmer Green.
It was great to hear from local residents about how better cycling infrastructure can make journeys safer, greener, and more accessible for everyone.
It was great to hear from local residents about how better cycling infrastructure can make journeys safer, greener, and more accessible for everyone.
I received a response to my letter on Newborn Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Sadly the Minister declined to take responsibility for delays and spoke only about process. Meanwhile children are becoming needlessly disabled.
November 4, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I received a response to my letter on Newborn Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Sadly the Minister declined to take responsibility for delays and spoke only about process. Meanwhile children are becoming needlessly disabled.
Last week marked 75 years since the current House of Commons Chamber opened, rebuilt after it was destroyed in the Second World War.
Since then, it’s been at the heart of our democracy — a place for debate, challenge and representation.
Since then, it’s been at the heart of our democracy — a place for debate, challenge and representation.
November 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Last week marked 75 years since the current House of Commons Chamber opened, rebuilt after it was destroyed in the Second World War.
Since then, it’s been at the heart of our democracy — a place for debate, challenge and representation.
Since then, it’s been at the heart of our democracy — a place for debate, challenge and representation.
Pleased to attend the Breast Cancer drop-in this week to show my support for those affected by breast cancer and to learn more about the ongoing work to improve early diagnosis, treatment and support.
October 31, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Pleased to attend the Breast Cancer drop-in this week to show my support for those affected by breast cancer and to learn more about the ongoing work to improve early diagnosis, treatment and support.
This week I met with the Environment Agency, Minister Emma Hardy’s team, MPs Charlie Maynard, Ed Davey, Sarah Olney and Clive Jones, plus British Marine and local businesses to discuss Thames issues—assisted passage, lock maintenance, abandoned boats, and contractors. Greater investment is vital.
October 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This week I met with the Environment Agency, Minister Emma Hardy’s team, MPs Charlie Maynard, Ed Davey, Sarah Olney and Clive Jones, plus British Marine and local businesses to discuss Thames issues—assisted passage, lock maintenance, abandoned boats, and contractors. Greater investment is vital.
Had a great meeting last week with James Maw and Sarah Venn from Bunge — a major global business with their UK HQ here in Thame.
We discussed important issues around food security, climate change, and how current policies are impacting farmers, supply chains, and consumers
We discussed important issues around food security, climate change, and how current policies are impacting farmers, supply chains, and consumers
October 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Had a great meeting last week with James Maw and Sarah Venn from Bunge — a major global business with their UK HQ here in Thame.
We discussed important issues around food security, climate change, and how current policies are impacting farmers, supply chains, and consumers
We discussed important issues around food security, climate change, and how current policies are impacting farmers, supply chains, and consumers
Parish councils from across the Oxford Green Belt met in Wheatley last night to debate local government reorganisation, including Oxford City’s proposed land grab. I’m opposed to this. Our villages have distinct identities, but we should strengthen city–rural ties in a single Oxfordshire authority.
October 28, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Parish councils from across the Oxford Green Belt met in Wheatley last night to debate local government reorganisation, including Oxford City’s proposed land grab. I’m opposed to this. Our villages have distinct identities, but we should strengthen city–rural ties in a single Oxfordshire authority.
Last week I visited the public exhibition in Chalgrove to hear directly from Homes England about their latest proposals for a new town on Chalgrove Airfield.
I’ve said before that I’m worried about this development —I’ll be looking at this very closely as the plans move towards the planning process.
I’ve said before that I’m worried about this development —I’ll be looking at this very closely as the plans move towards the planning process.
October 28, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Last week I visited the public exhibition in Chalgrove to hear directly from Homes England about their latest proposals for a new town on Chalgrove Airfield.
I’ve said before that I’m worried about this development —I’ll be looking at this very closely as the plans move towards the planning process.
I’ve said before that I’m worried about this development —I’ll be looking at this very closely as the plans move towards the planning process.
On Tuesday I met with Defence Minister Luke Pollard MP to urge a halt to plans for a new town at Chalgrove Airfield.
I stressed the importance of Martin Baker Aircraft Co and the risk the development poses.
I stressed the importance of Martin Baker Aircraft Co and the risk the development poses.
October 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
On Tuesday I met with Defence Minister Luke Pollard MP to urge a halt to plans for a new town at Chalgrove Airfield.
I stressed the importance of Martin Baker Aircraft Co and the risk the development poses.
I stressed the importance of Martin Baker Aircraft Co and the risk the development poses.
A pleasure to speak with campaigners and community leaders about the Smartphone Free Childhood initiative in Thame. Schools like John Hampden are taking a bold and brave step to reduce children’s exposure to online harms
October 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A pleasure to speak with campaigners and community leaders about the Smartphone Free Childhood initiative in Thame. Schools like John Hampden are taking a bold and brave step to reduce children’s exposure to online harms
Good to be out talking to residents of Chinnor, with fantastic councillor Georgina Heritage. No love for the Tories or Labour and appreciation for the hard work Lib Dems do
October 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Good to be out talking to residents of Chinnor, with fantastic councillor Georgina Heritage. No love for the Tories or Labour and appreciation for the hard work Lib Dems do
I’ve written to Sir Keir Starmer to ask him to table legislation to formally remove Prince Andrew’s titles. I’m pleased to have the support of 27 cross party MPs, with more expressing support in private.
October 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I’ve written to Sir Keir Starmer to ask him to table legislation to formally remove Prince Andrew’s titles. I’m pleased to have the support of 27 cross party MPs, with more expressing support in private.
Great to catch up with Andy Gilbert, Mayor of Thame, yesterday 👋
We chatted about some key local issues — the progress on the Thame–Haddenham Greenway 🚴, new Chiltern Rail trains and the ongoing push for a banking hub in town.
Always good to stay connected and keep things moving for our community.
We chatted about some key local issues — the progress on the Thame–Haddenham Greenway 🚴, new Chiltern Rail trains and the ongoing push for a banking hub in town.
Always good to stay connected and keep things moving for our community.
October 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Great to catch up with Andy Gilbert, Mayor of Thame, yesterday 👋
We chatted about some key local issues — the progress on the Thame–Haddenham Greenway 🚴, new Chiltern Rail trains and the ongoing push for a banking hub in town.
Always good to stay connected and keep things moving for our community.
We chatted about some key local issues — the progress on the Thame–Haddenham Greenway 🚴, new Chiltern Rail trains and the ongoing push for a banking hub in town.
Always good to stay connected and keep things moving for our community.
Last week I joined filmmaker Nicola Schafer and local residents in Chinnor for a special screening of A River Sings, a powerful short film about the River Evenlode’s recovery through low-cost, nature-based restoration.
I’ve captured the spirit of the evening in this short video below 👇
I’ve captured the spirit of the evening in this short video below 👇
October 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Last week I joined filmmaker Nicola Schafer and local residents in Chinnor for a special screening of A River Sings, a powerful short film about the River Evenlode’s recovery through low-cost, nature-based restoration.
I’ve captured the spirit of the evening in this short video below 👇
I’ve captured the spirit of the evening in this short video below 👇
Today I was pleased to attend a meeting of the APPG on MS, supported by the @mssocietyuk.bsky.social Difficult to hear from a patient who faced a 10 month wait for a referral to a neurologist
October 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Today I was pleased to attend a meeting of the APPG on MS, supported by the @mssocietyuk.bsky.social Difficult to hear from a patient who faced a 10 month wait for a referral to a neurologist
Wishing everyone celebrating a happy Diwali!
October 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Wishing everyone celebrating a happy Diwali!