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Jessica Toale MP
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Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West 🌊🌹
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🪖 More support for local veterans!

The UK's first Veterans Strategy in 7 years will benefit 3,641 veterans in Bournemouth West. £27m is now open for bids to create VALOUR centres offering health, housing & jobs support. Apply by 14 Jan 2026.

➡️ www.gov.uk/guidance/val...
November 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
📢 I want to hear from you - help shape my local priorities for Bournemouth West!

I'm hosting events giving residents the chance to discuss what matters most. First event Mon 24th Nov in Kinson, more throughout late Nov & Dec.

Register: www.jessicatoale.com/priorities-event
November 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Today I raised the impact of years of Tory cuts to public services in Bournemouth West with the Prime Minister - youth services gone, neighbourhood policing decimated, no NHS dentists.
He confirmed there will be no return to austerity. We're rebuilding our public services.
November 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM
As the town’s first female MP, I have a deep understanding of women’s safety & am determined to improve things locally. Ahead of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, I reflect on what it will take to halve violence ⬇️
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2562534...
'It is not enough for women to take extra steps or men to step in as protectors'
As the town's first female MP and someone who has stood up for the rights of women and girls across the globe for decades, I have a deep and…
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November 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Good news - NHS waiting lists down 230,000 since last July and ambulance response times nearly 10 minutes faster for heart attacks and strokes.
Real progress for Bournemouth West, but we'll keep pushing for more.
November 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Police & Crime Commissioners are being scrapped.

This will cut bureaucracy, save £100m & allow us to reinvest £20m/year into frontline policing.

I asked the minister to look again at the funding formula - Bournemouth West needs support for our seasonal pressures and rural areas.
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I recently hosted a series of Safer Communities events in my Bournemouth West constituency bringing together Dorset Police & BCP Council's ASB team so we could hear from residents, address their concerns and share progress being made.

Learn more: jessicatoale.com/post/bournem...
November 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
After launching the DES Justice Campaign last week, I’m pleased the Government has apologised and promised action to support generations of women whose lives were changed by this devastating drug.

Read more here ⬇️
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Government acts to support generations of women impacted by pregnancy drug scandal within days of DES Justice Campaign launch
Bournemouth West MP Jessica Toale brought together campaigners and politicians in Parliament this week to launch the DES Justice Campaign for women affected by a now-banned pregnancy drug Diethylstilb...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
There was such an incredible display of community at the Armistice Day Service of Remembrance in Kinson.

It is a powerful testament to what our armed forces, all those who served past and present and their sacrifice for our freedoms means to us here.

We will remember them 🌺
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🌺 This Remembrance Sunday, I’m honouring all who served - and dedicating my tribute to David Wood and Helping Homeless Veterans UK, who support some of our most vulnerable veterans in Bournemouth & Poole. 

We will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 9:31 AM
🏥 Brilliant news! University Hospitals Dorset has secured £1.75m from Great British Energy for solar panels.

This will save £3.4-4.2m on energy bills - money going straight back into patient care across Bournemouth and Poole.
November 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
I spoke to BBC Politics South about the NHS 10-year plan's three shifts: analogue to digital, treatment to prevention, hospital to community. Locally, Bournemouth's new Beach building & Poole becoming a major planned treatment hospital.

Watch here 👉 bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
November 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Last night I spoke about the DES drug scandal in the Hillsborough Law debate. Today I hosted the launch of the DES Justice Campaign at Westminster with affected women.

These campaigners have fought for decades to be heard. Justice delayed must never be justice denied. 💙
November 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We're launching a fast-track consultation to cut the red tape that's been holding back our local bars and pubs - and we want to hear from YOU. Have your say by Nov 6th ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/n...
October 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM
What difference is a Labour government making?

NHS waiting times coming down, economy growing at fastest rate in G7, billions invested in schools & NHS, plus new employment & renters' rights.

Watch here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
October 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
This government is ending hotel use for asylum seekers and cleaning up the Conservative mess. Hotels aren't good for communities, asylum seekers or taxpayers. We've reduced hotels in use, sped up processing and removed record numbers with no right to be here. More work to do.
October 30, 2025 at 12:21 PM
🏠 The Renters’ Rights Bill is now law!

This is the biggest upgrade in renters’ rights in a generation. Bournemouth West has higher than the national average of people living in privately rented homes.

Please share with anyone you know who is a renter 🙏🏼
October 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🚘 We're tackling the driving test backlog – 20k more tests in Sept vs last year.

I've heard from constituents struggling to book. I raised this with DVSA & govt is taking action: more examiners, better systems, 7-week wait target by summer 2026.

www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK opens up more driving test slots to help reduce backlog
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency says learners booking tests earlier has contributed to rising demand
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October 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
📽️ Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has sent a special message thanking staff at Elm Academy for successfully rolling out one of Labour's new free breakfast clubs! 2.5m breakfasts have now been served across country.

Watch it below ⬇️
October 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
In Parliament I asked how brilliant local charities like SAMEE that help young people with learning difficulties become self-employment can benefit from the government’s focus on post-16 skills.
October 24, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I've written to the Minister for Local Government asking her to review BCP Council's new town councils decision. I requested an review of the process and what powers exist to prevent councils imposing unwanted governance changes against public opinion. Letter below ⬇️
October 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I was recently invited to a talk with more than 50 members of Dorset Humanists to discuss my role as MP & answer engaging questions. Thank you to all those who attended and for all your thought-provoking questions.
October 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Great to visit the new net zero, solar-powered Oak Academy building - an inspiring place for local young people to learn. In Parliament I asked Ministers how we can ensure more of our schools get this investment to become greener.
October 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
This weekend we hosted our fourth Bournemouth Town Centre Citizens' Panel. This session was all about turning ideas into action - working with panellists to draft a deliverable action plan for our town centre.

Watch the video to hear more about how the session went ⬇️
October 22, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Proud to support "Check In, Chill Out" launched by local hoteliers including Marsham Court Hotel. Our hospitality sector showcases what makes Bournemouth special. It's more important than ever to celebrate our coastline, heritage, innovation & diversity.
October 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM