Josh Fenton-Glynn MP
@joshfg.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Calder Valley, Health and Social Care Select Committee Member, mediocre fell runner - never knowingly on message.
One of my proudest days as an MP. Today we have ended the presumption of contact which forced children to have contact with abusers - children’s safety must come first
October 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
One of my proudest days as an MP. Today we have ended the presumption of contact which forced children to have contact with abusers - children’s safety must come first
We won’t reach net zero without doing more to use less energy. And that includes insulating our homes. Yesterday a national audit office report showed that 98% of homes insulated under the last government were faulty. I asked the minister if this government will do better!
October 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We won’t reach net zero without doing more to use less energy. And that includes insulating our homes. Yesterday a national audit office report showed that 98% of homes insulated under the last government were faulty. I asked the minister if this government will do better!
Sometimes you need to run through the clouds to get to the blue sky. Lovely 10 mile morning run today.
#caldervalley #calderfornia #fellrunning #goforarun
#caldervalley #calderfornia #fellrunning #goforarun
October 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Sometimes you need to run through the clouds to get to the blue sky. Lovely 10 mile morning run today.
#caldervalley #calderfornia #fellrunning #goforarun
#caldervalley #calderfornia #fellrunning #goforarun
Thank you to everyone who attended my surgery in Elland today. An important part of my job is helping people navigate systems that have failed them. I also work to make sure I take stories from my surgeries and casework to ministers to strengthen our laws and fix our systems.
October 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended my surgery in Elland today. An important part of my job is helping people navigate systems that have failed them. I also work to make sure I take stories from my surgeries and casework to ministers to strengthen our laws and fix our systems.
The Tory party will be consigned to history like the Whigs before them!
October 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The Tory party will be consigned to history like the Whigs before them!
However there are still the specialties where unwanted sexual comments remain too high (surgery why is it always you?)
And a stubbornly high number of doctors don’t feel confident reporting discrimination
And a stubbornly high number of doctors don’t feel confident reporting discrimination
July 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
However there are still the specialties where unwanted sexual comments remain too high (surgery why is it always you?)
And a stubbornly high number of doctors don’t feel confident reporting discrimination
And a stubbornly high number of doctors don’t feel confident reporting discrimination
Those at high or moderate risk of burn out remains too high, but the number is thankfully dropping…
July 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Those at high or moderate risk of burn out remains too high, but the number is thankfully dropping…
More doctors are accessing flexible working in their training, with almost 2/3 of newly qualified doctors being women it’s important training reflects a world where people have more complex lives.
July 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
More doctors are accessing flexible working in their training, with almost 2/3 of newly qualified doctors being women it’s important training reflects a world where people have more complex lives.
Trainers are more likely to say they have time to devote to training - with that number increasing for the last few years and having gone up 4pp this year. Trainers also feel positive about the support they get from their local education team (but numbers are lower in for GPs)
July 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Trainers are more likely to say they have time to devote to training - with that number increasing for the last few years and having gone up 4pp this year. Trainers also feel positive about the support they get from their local education team (but numbers are lower in for GPs)
The NHS has always been a good place to train but trainee doctors satisfaction in their training dropped during the pandemic and plateaued since. However across all questions on quality satisfaction is improving
July 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The NHS has always been a good place to train but trainee doctors satisfaction in their training dropped during the pandemic and plateaued since. However across all questions on quality satisfaction is improving
Today the @gmcuk.bsky.social launch their national training survey. The surveys of 50,637 doctors in training and 21,289 trainers can be a canary in the coal mine to tell us the state of the NHS. Here is a thread of 6 charts and what they tell us about the state of the health services
July 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Today the @gmcuk.bsky.social launch their national training survey. The surveys of 50,637 doctors in training and 21,289 trainers can be a canary in the coal mine to tell us the state of the NHS. Here is a thread of 6 charts and what they tell us about the state of the health services
One area that I have been working on since my election is campaigning to end the presumption of contact in family courts which gives abusers access to their children. Too frequently the voices of abusers are heard over the voices of children. I pushed the minister further on this today.
July 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
One area that I have been working on since my election is campaigning to end the presumption of contact in family courts which gives abusers access to their children. Too frequently the voices of abusers are heard over the voices of children. I pushed the minister further on this today.
Today along with over 100 colleagues I’ve singed amendment on proposed changes to PIP. I hope the government will reconsider pushing this to the vote. My statement below commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/957...
June 24, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Today along with over 100 colleagues I’ve singed amendment on proposed changes to PIP. I hope the government will reconsider pushing this to the vote. My statement below commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/957...
Statement on the Supreme Court Judgment
April 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Statement on the Supreme Court Judgment
I have already made clear my concerns about the impact of the proposed benefit changes announced in the spring statement.
Today in treasury questions I asked specifically about the estimated increase in child poverty the changes will cause and how the government will tackle that.
Today in treasury questions I asked specifically about the estimated increase in child poverty the changes will cause and how the government will tackle that.
April 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I have already made clear my concerns about the impact of the proposed benefit changes announced in the spring statement.
Today in treasury questions I asked specifically about the estimated increase in child poverty the changes will cause and how the government will tackle that.
Today in treasury questions I asked specifically about the estimated increase in child poverty the changes will cause and how the government will tackle that.
I was proud to stand alongside members of parliament from multiple parties with our colleagues Abtisam Mohammed and @yuanfenyang.bsky.social
April 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I was proud to stand alongside members of parliament from multiple parties with our colleagues Abtisam Mohammed and @yuanfenyang.bsky.social
Today I attended Westminster Quaker Meeting with local MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social, @elliechowns.bsky.social and fellow MPs who happen to be Quakers @yuanfenyang.bsky.social and @carladenyer.bsky.social
20 police breaking the door of a place of worship is a heavy handed act from the Met police
20 police breaking the door of a place of worship is a heavy handed act from the Met police
April 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Today I attended Westminster Quaker Meeting with local MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social, @elliechowns.bsky.social and fellow MPs who happen to be Quakers @yuanfenyang.bsky.social and @carladenyer.bsky.social
20 police breaking the door of a place of worship is a heavy handed act from the Met police
20 police breaking the door of a place of worship is a heavy handed act from the Met police
This morning in foreign office questions I raised the impact of the Trump administrations reckless cuts to USAID on the global fight against HIV and AIDS.
April 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This morning in foreign office questions I raised the impact of the Trump administrations reckless cuts to USAID on the global fight against HIV and AIDS.
Today in parliament I put on record some of my concerns about proposed changes to disability benefits. I understand and hear the very real fears and concerns of constituents about the impact of getting this wrong and will work to ensure vulnerable constituents get the support they deserve.
March 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Today in parliament I put on record some of my concerns about proposed changes to disability benefits. I understand and hear the very real fears and concerns of constituents about the impact of getting this wrong and will work to ensure vulnerable constituents get the support they deserve.
On Monday I took part in an adjournment debate on Domestic Abuse. I asked victims minister Alex Davis-Jones for assurances that the government will act on the current presumption of contact rules that exist even in the case of abusers.
March 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
On Monday I took part in an adjournment debate on Domestic Abuse. I asked victims minister Alex Davis-Jones for assurances that the government will act on the current presumption of contact rules that exist even in the case of abusers.
Today the PM made a statement on Ukraine & diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict. I have seldom seen the commons so full.
I asked the Prime Minister to confirm that there can be no negotiations without Ukraine’s democratic leaders and that both Russia and Ukraine must adhere to any ceasefire.
I asked the Prime Minister to confirm that there can be no negotiations without Ukraine’s democratic leaders and that both Russia and Ukraine must adhere to any ceasefire.
March 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Today the PM made a statement on Ukraine & diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict. I have seldom seen the commons so full.
I asked the Prime Minister to confirm that there can be no negotiations without Ukraine’s democratic leaders and that both Russia and Ukraine must adhere to any ceasefire.
I asked the Prime Minister to confirm that there can be no negotiations without Ukraine’s democratic leaders and that both Russia and Ukraine must adhere to any ceasefire.
Great news from @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social, and it’s more than a number. Each appointment is
🏥someone getting their treatment underway quicker
😕someone not staying awake at night worrying about their symptoms
🧑🍼a parent who’s child is looked after straight away.
A promise kept but more to do
🏥someone getting their treatment underway quicker
😕someone not staying awake at night worrying about their symptoms
🧑🍼a parent who’s child is looked after straight away.
A promise kept but more to do
February 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Great news from @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social, and it’s more than a number. Each appointment is
🏥someone getting their treatment underway quicker
😕someone not staying awake at night worrying about their symptoms
🧑🍼a parent who’s child is looked after straight away.
A promise kept but more to do
🏥someone getting their treatment underway quicker
😕someone not staying awake at night worrying about their symptoms
🧑🍼a parent who’s child is looked after straight away.
A promise kept but more to do
A few weeks ago @katedeardenmp.bsky.social & I met with Halifax & District Rail Action Group to talk about the case for electrifying the Calder Valley line between Leeds and Manchester. This week I raised it in the House of Commons. The north has missed out on transport funding for too long.
February 15, 2025 at 10:06 AM
A few weeks ago @katedeardenmp.bsky.social & I met with Halifax & District Rail Action Group to talk about the case for electrifying the Calder Valley line between Leeds and Manchester. This week I raised it in the House of Commons. The north has missed out on transport funding for too long.
When did the telegraph become satirical?
January 30, 2025 at 12:20 PM
When did the telegraph become satirical?
Lovely 11 miles this morning as part of my @londonmarathon.bsky.social training. Im running for the amazing Overgate Hospice an amazing charity and a special place. If you can sponsor me, please do so 2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/josh-fent...
January 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Lovely 11 miles this morning as part of my @londonmarathon.bsky.social training. Im running for the amazing Overgate Hospice an amazing charity and a special place. If you can sponsor me, please do so 2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/josh-fent...