Lewis Atkinson MP
@lewisatkinson.bsky.social
Labour MP for Sunderland Central
Great to be out with @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social campaigning in one of our marginal wards this afternoon.
We need a campaigning deputy leader who can unite the party and defeat Reform: that’s why I’m proud to #BackBridget
We need a campaigning deputy leader who can unite the party and defeat Reform: that’s why I’m proud to #BackBridget
September 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Great to be out with @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social campaigning in one of our marginal wards this afternoon.
We need a campaigning deputy leader who can unite the party and defeat Reform: that’s why I’m proud to #BackBridget
We need a campaigning deputy leader who can unite the party and defeat Reform: that’s why I’m proud to #BackBridget
August 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Sunderland remembers #VJDay 80 years on.
An honour to be at the war memorial this morning to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Sunderland’s servicemen in the Far East.
They included my great uncle Lally Mackintosh from the East End who fought in Burma.
An honour to be at the war memorial this morning to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Sunderland’s servicemen in the Far East.
They included my great uncle Lally Mackintosh from the East End who fought in Burma.
August 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Sunderland remembers #VJDay 80 years on.
An honour to be at the war memorial this morning to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Sunderland’s servicemen in the Far East.
They included my great uncle Lally Mackintosh from the East End who fought in Burma.
An honour to be at the war memorial this morning to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Sunderland’s servicemen in the Far East.
They included my great uncle Lally Mackintosh from the East End who fought in Burma.
Counting down to 3pm Saturday, I managed to work a cheeky #SAFC Premier League preview into a speech.
The first time Mayenda’s views on Sam Fender have been discussed in the House of Commons 👀🔴⚪️
The first time Mayenda’s views on Sam Fender have been discussed in the House of Commons 👀🔴⚪️
August 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Counting down to 3pm Saturday, I managed to work a cheeky #SAFC Premier League preview into a speech.
The first time Mayenda’s views on Sam Fender have been discussed in the House of Commons 👀🔴⚪️
The first time Mayenda’s views on Sam Fender have been discussed in the House of Commons 👀🔴⚪️
Happy #nationalmackemday, it’s a good one with another SAFC signing.
Thanks to A Love Supreme for leading the commemoration of this important and historic day.
Thanks to A Love Supreme for leading the commemoration of this important and historic day.
August 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Happy #nationalmackemday, it’s a good one with another SAFC signing.
Thanks to A Love Supreme for leading the commemoration of this important and historic day.
Thanks to A Love Supreme for leading the commemoration of this important and historic day.
Improving #Sunderland - together 💪🔴⚪️
Fantastic response at my community clean-up, including from local charities, faith groups and businesses.
We can make such a positive difference when we work together, as we did in the aftermath of the riot last year.
Fantastic response at my community clean-up, including from local charities, faith groups and businesses.
We can make such a positive difference when we work together, as we did in the aftermath of the riot last year.
August 1, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Improving #Sunderland - together 💪🔴⚪️
Fantastic response at my community clean-up, including from local charities, faith groups and businesses.
We can make such a positive difference when we work together, as we did in the aftermath of the riot last year.
Fantastic response at my community clean-up, including from local charities, faith groups and businesses.
We can make such a positive difference when we work together, as we did in the aftermath of the riot last year.
A big health policy day, the launch of the Government’s welcome 10 year health plan.
The plan rightly emphasises empowering patients, so I chose to ask about how that applies in #mentalhealth.
We need to improve #NHS MH access - and data about waiting times to help get them down.
The plan rightly emphasises empowering patients, so I chose to ask about how that applies in #mentalhealth.
We need to improve #NHS MH access - and data about waiting times to help get them down.
July 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A big health policy day, the launch of the Government’s welcome 10 year health plan.
The plan rightly emphasises empowering patients, so I chose to ask about how that applies in #mentalhealth.
We need to improve #NHS MH access - and data about waiting times to help get them down.
The plan rightly emphasises empowering patients, so I chose to ask about how that applies in #mentalhealth.
We need to improve #NHS MH access - and data about waiting times to help get them down.
Investment not decline. Stability not chaos.
The decisions taken by Labour mean we are able to invest in the NHS, in security, in transport, in public services.
We are investing to deliver change, so people are better off.
The decisions taken by Labour mean we are able to invest in the NHS, in security, in transport, in public services.
We are investing to deliver change, so people are better off.
June 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Investment not decline. Stability not chaos.
The decisions taken by Labour mean we are able to invest in the NHS, in security, in transport, in public services.
We are investing to deliver change, so people are better off.
The decisions taken by Labour mean we are able to invest in the NHS, in security, in transport, in public services.
We are investing to deliver change, so people are better off.
Family outing at @beamishmuseum.bsky.social, got to enjoy the old Grand Electric cinema from Ryhope for the first time.
Beamish is one of my favourite places in the world, and a hugely important institution for ALL of the NE: proud to see them shortlisted for @artfund.bsky.social #museumoftheyear
Beamish is one of my favourite places in the world, and a hugely important institution for ALL of the NE: proud to see them shortlisted for @artfund.bsky.social #museumoftheyear
May 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Family outing at @beamishmuseum.bsky.social, got to enjoy the old Grand Electric cinema from Ryhope for the first time.
Beamish is one of my favourite places in the world, and a hugely important institution for ALL of the NE: proud to see them shortlisted for @artfund.bsky.social #museumoftheyear
Beamish is one of my favourite places in the world, and a hugely important institution for ALL of the NE: proud to see them shortlisted for @artfund.bsky.social #museumoftheyear
Morning radio round on #AssistedDying.
Parliament is continuing its long & sensitive debate of Kim Leadbeater’s Bill.
I support the Bill which has the strongest safeguards in the world, because individuals should have the right to choice at end of life & the current law is untenable and cruel.
Parliament is continuing its long & sensitive debate of Kim Leadbeater’s Bill.
I support the Bill which has the strongest safeguards in the world, because individuals should have the right to choice at end of life & the current law is untenable and cruel.
May 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Morning radio round on #AssistedDying.
Parliament is continuing its long & sensitive debate of Kim Leadbeater’s Bill.
I support the Bill which has the strongest safeguards in the world, because individuals should have the right to choice at end of life & the current law is untenable and cruel.
Parliament is continuing its long & sensitive debate of Kim Leadbeater’s Bill.
I support the Bill which has the strongest safeguards in the world, because individuals should have the right to choice at end of life & the current law is untenable and cruel.
A statement from me on today’s global announcement by Nissan:
May 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A statement from me on today’s global announcement by Nissan:
Congratulations Karen Clark, elected Labour Mayor of North Tyneside.
Also, happy retirement to Norma Redfearn: a remarkable and hugely under-appreciated public servant
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norma_R...
Also, happy retirement to Norma Redfearn: a remarkable and hugely under-appreciated public servant
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norma_R...
May 2, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Congratulations Karen Clark, elected Labour Mayor of North Tyneside.
Also, happy retirement to Norma Redfearn: a remarkable and hugely under-appreciated public servant
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norma_R...
Also, happy retirement to Norma Redfearn: a remarkable and hugely under-appreciated public servant
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norma_R...
Happy Easter to all those celebrating in Sunderland and around the world.
Lovely to join with the congregation of St Andrews, Roker for their Easter Sunday service.
Lovely to join with the congregation of St Andrews, Roker for their Easter Sunday service.
April 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Happy Easter to all those celebrating in Sunderland and around the world.
Lovely to join with the congregation of St Andrews, Roker for their Easter Sunday service.
Lovely to join with the congregation of St Andrews, Roker for their Easter Sunday service.
It’s a beautiful morning to be heading to Westminster to protect our steel industry.
April 12, 2025 at 6:38 AM
It’s a beautiful morning to be heading to Westminster to protect our steel industry.
Top quality reporting - another reason to support the BBC.
April 5, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Top quality reporting - another reason to support the BBC.
Sunderland is a music city - and our grassroots venues are key to that.
Delighted to get them Government recognition from @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social - and commitment that he’ll make sure the voluntary arena/stadium gig levy is implemented to provide grassroots support
@musicvenuetrust.bsky.social
Delighted to get them Government recognition from @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social - and commitment that he’ll make sure the voluntary arena/stadium gig levy is implemented to provide grassroots support
@musicvenuetrust.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Sunderland is a music city - and our grassroots venues are key to that.
Delighted to get them Government recognition from @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social - and commitment that he’ll make sure the voluntary arena/stadium gig levy is implemented to provide grassroots support
@musicvenuetrust.bsky.social
Delighted to get them Government recognition from @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social - and commitment that he’ll make sure the voluntary arena/stadium gig levy is implemented to provide grassroots support
@musicvenuetrust.bsky.social
Delighted to join girls at the Foundation of Light for a kick around to mark International Women’s Day.
Thanks to all the brilliant women in Sunderland: past, present and future, you power our city and the bright future we have.
Thanks to all the brilliant women in Sunderland: past, present and future, you power our city and the bright future we have.
March 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Delighted to join girls at the Foundation of Light for a kick around to mark International Women’s Day.
Thanks to all the brilliant women in Sunderland: past, present and future, you power our city and the bright future we have.
Thanks to all the brilliant women in Sunderland: past, present and future, you power our city and the bright future we have.
♻️✈️ Sustainable Aviation Fuel 👷🏼♂️🏗️
Great to be with Wastefront & British Airways owner IAG for the groundbreaking of their new £100m tire-to-fuel site at the Port of Sunderland.
100 good jobs are being created: an example of how net-zero mandates are driving economic growth
Great to be with Wastefront & British Airways owner IAG for the groundbreaking of their new £100m tire-to-fuel site at the Port of Sunderland.
100 good jobs are being created: an example of how net-zero mandates are driving economic growth
February 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
♻️✈️ Sustainable Aviation Fuel 👷🏼♂️🏗️
Great to be with Wastefront & British Airways owner IAG for the groundbreaking of their new £100m tire-to-fuel site at the Port of Sunderland.
100 good jobs are being created: an example of how net-zero mandates are driving economic growth
Great to be with Wastefront & British Airways owner IAG for the groundbreaking of their new £100m tire-to-fuel site at the Port of Sunderland.
100 good jobs are being created: an example of how net-zero mandates are driving economic growth
Labour promised to deliver 2 million more appointments a year as the first step to tackle NHS waiting lists... and we’ve delivered by meeting our target—7 months ahead of schedule.
Looking forward to meeting constituents on Saturday to discuss their experiences with the NHS in Sunderland.
Looking forward to meeting constituents on Saturday to discuss their experiences with the NHS in Sunderland.
February 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Labour promised to deliver 2 million more appointments a year as the first step to tackle NHS waiting lists... and we’ve delivered by meeting our target—7 months ahead of schedule.
Looking forward to meeting constituents on Saturday to discuss their experiences with the NHS in Sunderland.
Looking forward to meeting constituents on Saturday to discuss their experiences with the NHS in Sunderland.
3 years ago Putin launched a barbaric invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine’s frontline is the frontline of freedom.
It was an honour to mark the anniversary with Ukrainian refugees who were welcomed to Sunderland with the support of the Salvation Army.
I’m proud of the UK’s leadership on Ukraine.
It was an honour to mark the anniversary with Ukrainian refugees who were welcomed to Sunderland with the support of the Salvation Army.
I’m proud of the UK’s leadership on Ukraine.
February 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
3 years ago Putin launched a barbaric invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine’s frontline is the frontline of freedom.
It was an honour to mark the anniversary with Ukrainian refugees who were welcomed to Sunderland with the support of the Salvation Army.
I’m proud of the UK’s leadership on Ukraine.
It was an honour to mark the anniversary with Ukrainian refugees who were welcomed to Sunderland with the support of the Salvation Army.
I’m proud of the UK’s leadership on Ukraine.