Jeff Smith MP
@jeffsmithmp.bsky.social
Labour MP for Manchester Withington. For a reply, or for casework please email jeff.smith.mp@parliament.uk
Did you know…
🤕 1 in 10 retail workers have been assaulted at work
🤬 50% of retail workers have been threatened at work
🗣️ 3 in 4 retail workers have been abused at work
We must put an end to the abuse of shopworkers #Respectweek
🤕 1 in 10 retail workers have been assaulted at work
🤬 50% of retail workers have been threatened at work
🗣️ 3 in 4 retail workers have been abused at work
We must put an end to the abuse of shopworkers #Respectweek
November 13, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Did you know…
🤕 1 in 10 retail workers have been assaulted at work
🤬 50% of retail workers have been threatened at work
🗣️ 3 in 4 retail workers have been abused at work
We must put an end to the abuse of shopworkers #Respectweek
🤕 1 in 10 retail workers have been assaulted at work
🤬 50% of retail workers have been threatened at work
🗣️ 3 in 4 retail workers have been abused at work
We must put an end to the abuse of shopworkers #Respectweek
The National Pharmacy Association held an event for Ask Your Pharmacist Week — highlighting the vital role community pharmacies play in supporting our NHS and local communities.
Find out the things your local pharmacy can help with, which you might not know:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
Find out the things your local pharmacy can help with, which you might not know:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
November 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The National Pharmacy Association held an event for Ask Your Pharmacist Week — highlighting the vital role community pharmacies play in supporting our NHS and local communities.
Find out the things your local pharmacy can help with, which you might not know:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
Find out the things your local pharmacy can help with, which you might not know:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
Always an honour to take part in our local Remembrance services - at Southern Cemetery and the Cenotaph at the weekend.
I also planted Manchester Withington’s stake in the Parliament memorial garden — honouring those who served, sacrificed, and lost their lives in conflict.
We will remember them🌹
I also planted Manchester Withington’s stake in the Parliament memorial garden — honouring those who served, sacrificed, and lost their lives in conflict.
We will remember them🌹
November 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Always an honour to take part in our local Remembrance services - at Southern Cemetery and the Cenotaph at the weekend.
I also planted Manchester Withington’s stake in the Parliament memorial garden — honouring those who served, sacrificed, and lost their lives in conflict.
We will remember them🌹
I also planted Manchester Withington’s stake in the Parliament memorial garden — honouring those who served, sacrificed, and lost their lives in conflict.
We will remember them🌹
I attended NHS Blood and Transplant’s parliamentary event to hear about their vital work and how we can all help tackle blood and plasma shortages.
Donating blood saves lives. If you can, please consider registering as a donor:
my.blood.co.uk/sign-up/?int...
Donating blood saves lives. If you can, please consider registering as a donor:
my.blood.co.uk/sign-up/?int...
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I attended NHS Blood and Transplant’s parliamentary event to hear about their vital work and how we can all help tackle blood and plasma shortages.
Donating blood saves lives. If you can, please consider registering as a donor:
my.blood.co.uk/sign-up/?int...
Donating blood saves lives. If you can, please consider registering as a donor:
my.blood.co.uk/sign-up/?int...
The Boaz Trust held their first parliamentary drop-in this week. It was useful to discuss homelessness among people newly granted refugee status, including in south Manchester. Important work being done to push for positive policy reform.
November 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The Boaz Trust held their first parliamentary drop-in this week. It was useful to discuss homelessness among people newly granted refugee status, including in south Manchester. Important work being done to push for positive policy reform.
Breast Cancer Now’s annual Wear It Pink photocall in Parliament asks MPs to wear pink to support their campaign.
It was valuable to hear local data and insights, and to show my support for those affected by breast cancer.
It was valuable to hear local data and insights, and to show my support for those affected by breast cancer.
November 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Breast Cancer Now’s annual Wear It Pink photocall in Parliament asks MPs to wear pink to support their campaign.
It was valuable to hear local data and insights, and to show my support for those affected by breast cancer.
It was valuable to hear local data and insights, and to show my support for those affected by breast cancer.
Yesterday was the Second Reading of the Hillsborough Law. It’s a vital step towards ensuring fairness, truth and accountability for victims, families and survivors of public tragedies.
A long overdue change and a lasting tribute to the Hillsborough campaigners who never gave up.
A long overdue change and a lasting tribute to the Hillsborough campaigners who never gave up.
November 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Yesterday was the Second Reading of the Hillsborough Law. It’s a vital step towards ensuring fairness, truth and accountability for victims, families and survivors of public tragedies.
A long overdue change and a lasting tribute to the Hillsborough campaigners who never gave up.
A long overdue change and a lasting tribute to the Hillsborough campaigners who never gave up.
Good to hear about Homeless Link’s Breaking the Cycle campaign to empower homelessness services to scale up their excellent work.
The Government’s upcoming Homelessness Strategy aims to move us from crisis towards a country free from homelessness.
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
The Government’s upcoming Homelessness Strategy aims to move us from crisis towards a country free from homelessness.
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
November 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Good to hear about Homeless Link’s Breaking the Cycle campaign to empower homelessness services to scale up their excellent work.
The Government’s upcoming Homelessness Strategy aims to move us from crisis towards a country free from homelessness.
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
The Government’s upcoming Homelessness Strategy aims to move us from crisis towards a country free from homelessness.
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
At this week’s PMQs, I was called to ask a question for the first time since returning to the backbenches. I used that opportunity to raise the situation in Gaza, which I know is a concern for many of my constituents.
October 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
At this week’s PMQs, I was called to ask a question for the first time since returning to the backbenches. I used that opportunity to raise the situation in Gaza, which I know is a concern for many of my constituents.
I’m delighted to have been elected to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, which does important work scrutinising the work of the DCMS and its associated public bodies. Hoping to bring my pre-MP experience to the role, and I’m looking forward to getting started this week.
October 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I’m delighted to have been elected to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, which does important work scrutinising the work of the DCMS and its associated public bodies. Hoping to bring my pre-MP experience to the role, and I’m looking forward to getting started this week.
I met senior staff from Great Places housing to discuss their work in South Manchester, raise some concerns about homes they manage in Manchester Withington, and tour the new Rossett development in West Didsbury.
October 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I met senior staff from Great Places housing to discuss their work in South Manchester, raise some concerns about homes they manage in Manchester Withington, and tour the new Rossett development in West Didsbury.
High Time To Screen is Prostate Cancer Research’s new report on the importance of targeted prostate cancer screening, which would ease late-stage pressures on the NHS and save lives. I met @pcr-uk.bsky.social in Parliament to discuss their campaign
October 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
High Time To Screen is Prostate Cancer Research’s new report on the importance of targeted prostate cancer screening, which would ease late-stage pressures on the NHS and save lives. I met @pcr-uk.bsky.social in Parliament to discuss their campaign
The Speak Their Name suicide memorial quilt exhibition has been on display in Parliament. Each quilt square represents an individual lost to suicide, designed by families and friends in their memory. It was nice to meet Adele Owen from the Manchester Suicide Prevention team to hear about their work
October 23, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The Speak Their Name suicide memorial quilt exhibition has been on display in Parliament. Each quilt square represents an individual lost to suicide, designed by families and friends in their memory. It was nice to meet Adele Owen from the Manchester Suicide Prevention team to hear about their work
It was good to catch up with Friends of the Earth Manchester to discuss the governments upcoming climate plans, the importance of strong climate targets, and prioritising green growth.
October 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
It was good to catch up with Friends of the Earth Manchester to discuss the governments upcoming climate plans, the importance of strong climate targets, and prioritising green growth.
It was great to officially open the Greater Manchester Fair Trade event in Chorlton, which featured fair trade stalls (including fair trade footballs!), activities with an emphasis on sustainability, and great discussions on the importance of Fairtrade.
October 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
It was great to officially open the Greater Manchester Fair Trade event in Chorlton, which featured fair trade stalls (including fair trade footballs!), activities with an emphasis on sustainability, and great discussions on the importance of Fairtrade.
This Saturday, 1-3pm is the Green and Fair community day at St Chad’s Ladybarn. Everyone welcome for an afternoon with crafts, food, fair trade, and more.
October 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This Saturday, 1-3pm is the Green and Fair community day at St Chad’s Ladybarn. Everyone welcome for an afternoon with crafts, food, fair trade, and more.
Barlow RC High School in Didsbury is the first school to achieve accreditation as ‘Carbon Literate Educator’ by @carbonliteracy.bsky.social It was a pleasure to attend their award ceremony and present certificates to the students who’ve worked so hard to get this recognition.
October 9, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Barlow RC High School in Didsbury is the first school to achieve accreditation as ‘Carbon Literate Educator’ by @carbonliteracy.bsky.social It was a pleasure to attend their award ceremony and present certificates to the students who’ve worked so hard to get this recognition.
Voting opened today for Labour’s deputy leader. I’m supporting Lucy Powell as a strong, full time progressive voice for change
October 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Voting opened today for Labour’s deputy leader. I’m supporting Lucy Powell as a strong, full time progressive voice for change
It was good to catch up with Craig from Etchells newsagents in Chorlton, along with Doug from the Federation of Independent Retailers. We discussed issues facing independent and small businesses, and the importance of local shops in our communities.
October 8, 2025 at 10:28 AM
It was good to catch up with Craig from Etchells newsagents in Chorlton, along with Doug from the Federation of Independent Retailers. We discussed issues facing independent and small businesses, and the importance of local shops in our communities.
The government has expanded Great British Energy’s scheme to install more solar panels in schools and hospitals:
➡️Around 250 schools & 270 NHS sites will benefit
➡️ A typical school could save up to £25k a year
➡️ An average NHS site could save up to £45k a year
➡️Around 250 schools & 270 NHS sites will benefit
➡️ A typical school could save up to £25k a year
➡️ An average NHS site could save up to £45k a year
October 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The government has expanded Great British Energy’s scheme to install more solar panels in schools and hospitals:
➡️Around 250 schools & 270 NHS sites will benefit
➡️ A typical school could save up to £25k a year
➡️ An average NHS site could save up to £45k a year
➡️Around 250 schools & 270 NHS sites will benefit
➡️ A typical school could save up to £25k a year
➡️ An average NHS site could save up to £45k a year
I’ve long supported the recognition of the state of Palestine as a vital step to a peaceful future. I met with the Palestinian ambassador, Husam Zomlot, regarding the Labour Government’s recognition of Palestine.
September 22, 2025 at 9:20 AM
I’ve long supported the recognition of the state of Palestine as a vital step to a peaceful future. I met with the Palestinian ambassador, Husam Zomlot, regarding the Labour Government’s recognition of Palestine.
Withington Pride is celebrating its 3rd birthday this Saturday. Free and open to everyone- come along and join the celebrations!
September 19, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Withington Pride is celebrating its 3rd birthday this Saturday. Free and open to everyone- come along and join the celebrations!
Thanks to everyone that joined the Hough End community litter pick at the weekend. Good to start the season with a commitment to keeping the site clean and reducing single use plastics.
September 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Thanks to everyone that joined the Hough End community litter pick at the weekend. Good to start the season with a commitment to keeping the site clean and reducing single use plastics.
Today is a historic moment. Labour is proud to introduce the Hillsborough Law – landmark legislation to ensure truth, candour and justice after tragedy. #HillsboroughLaw
September 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Today is a historic moment. Labour is proud to introduce the Hillsborough Law – landmark legislation to ensure truth, candour and justice after tragedy. #HillsboroughLaw
A fantastic day at Chorlton Pride on Saturday, with some great performers and brilliant community support. Thanks to all the organisers and volunteers who helped make it happen.
September 16, 2025 at 11:36 AM
A fantastic day at Chorlton Pride on Saturday, with some great performers and brilliant community support. Thanks to all the organisers and volunteers who helped make it happen.