Lizzi Collinge MP
@lizzicollinge.bsky.social
Labour MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale, general interest nerd.
I'm not enjoying that it's a sad train sandwich night (who tf puts mild cheese on a ploughman's buttie?!?) but at least I'll be home tonight!
November 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I'm not enjoying that it's a sad train sandwich night (who tf puts mild cheese on a ploughman's buttie?!?) but at least I'll be home tonight!
The pension cap is contributions over £2k and the ISA limit is still £12k per year so not likely to affect the majority of younger workers (or older workers tbh). Imo the overall package is as fair as possible whilst meeting need. The impact distribution is worth looking at too. Thanks for reading.
November 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The pension cap is contributions over £2k and the ISA limit is still £12k per year so not likely to affect the majority of younger workers (or older workers tbh). Imo the overall package is as fair as possible whilst meeting need. The impact distribution is worth looking at too. Thanks for reading.
At the National Climate Emergency Briefing listening to Chris Packham outline the situation we face. Looking forward to more expert speakers.
November 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
At the National Climate Emergency Briefing listening to Chris Packham outline the situation we face. Looking forward to more expert speakers.
This graph shows the impact of the budget on different income deciles.
TL:DR it's the wealthiest who will shoulder the burden of paying for public services.
TL:DR it's the wealthiest who will shoulder the burden of paying for public services.
November 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM
This graph shows the impact of the budget on different income deciles.
TL:DR it's the wealthiest who will shoulder the burden of paying for public services.
TL:DR it's the wealthiest who will shoulder the burden of paying for public services.
The headlines from today's budget. I'm particularly pleased about targeted gambling taxes contributing to ending the two-child limit benefit limit and the end of the rape clause.
November 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The headlines from today's budget. I'm particularly pleased about targeted gambling taxes contributing to ending the two-child limit benefit limit and the end of the rape clause.
In which my Gen Z staffer gently mocks me by editing out my millennial pause...
November 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
In which my Gen Z staffer gently mocks me by editing out my millennial pause...
Oh, my local Reform (who run the county council) endorsing *checks notes* foreign criminals...
November 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Oh, my local Reform (who run the county council) endorsing *checks notes* foreign criminals...
Good game (even if we lost!) at York FC today with @lukecharters.bsky.social We're both supporting the 3Up campaign so National League clubs have a fairer chance for promotion.
November 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Good game (even if we lost!) at York FC today with @lukecharters.bsky.social We're both supporting the 3Up campaign so National League clubs have a fairer chance for promotion.
Lol, I wonder what he did to me 🤣 I normally mute so they can enjoy howling into the void, so they must be a wrong 'un to get a block 😂
November 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Lol, I wonder what he did to me 🤣 I normally mute so they can enjoy howling into the void, so they must be a wrong 'un to get a block 😂
I love it when a friend has a glut 🍏
November 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I love it when a friend has a glut 🍏
So, chances I'll get these off before my first Pride in Place engagement session tomorrow...?
October 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
So, chances I'll get these off before my first Pride in Place engagement session tomorrow...?
Last ever @qedcon.org 😭
I have met so many lovely people at QED and I have never known a more welcoming and inclusive environment.
I have met so many lovely people at QED and I have never known a more welcoming and inclusive environment.
October 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Last ever @qedcon.org 😭
I have met so many lovely people at QED and I have never known a more welcoming and inclusive environment.
I have met so many lovely people at QED and I have never known a more welcoming and inclusive environment.
'She's only sorry she got caught and called out'
October 26, 2025 at 10:40 AM
'She's only sorry she got caught and called out'
Brilliant to watch @lucympowell.bsky.social become our new Deputy Leader whilst visiting her constituency.
October 25, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Brilliant to watch @lucympowell.bsky.social become our new Deputy Leader whilst visiting her constituency.
Nerds, assemble! Very excited for the last ever (😔) @qedcon.org
October 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Nerds, assemble! Very excited for the last ever (😔) @qedcon.org
The Tories and Reform can do one.
October 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The Tories and Reform can do one.
No *you're* crying.
October 23, 2025 at 7:21 AM
No *you're* crying.
Given the nature of Reform attacks on Labour MPs (nasty, not factual, and pointedly trying to whip up personal animosity) forgive me if I struggle to empathise with Nigel, who doesn't like it when we criticise his actions and actual policies.
October 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Given the nature of Reform attacks on Labour MPs (nasty, not factual, and pointedly trying to whip up personal animosity) forgive me if I struggle to empathise with Nigel, who doesn't like it when we criticise his actions and actual policies.
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.
October 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.
In today's edition of glass-half-full, being stuck at home means I get to make extra-garlicky mojo verde and eat it whilst looking out over Morecambe Bay.
October 20, 2025 at 8:21 AM
In today's edition of glass-half-full, being stuck at home means I get to make extra-garlicky mojo verde and eat it whilst looking out over Morecambe Bay.
NOT NOW COVID FFS.
October 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
NOT NOW COVID FFS.
cw baby loss
Just left the House after a late running debate on baby loss. Just want to let other people who have suffered a loss know that they have champions in Parliament.
Just left the House after a late running debate on baby loss. Just want to let other people who have suffered a loss know that they have champions in Parliament.
October 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
cw baby loss
Just left the House after a late running debate on baby loss. Just want to let other people who have suffered a loss know that they have champions in Parliament.
Just left the House after a late running debate on baby loss. Just want to let other people who have suffered a loss know that they have champions in Parliament.
A productive afternoon before the heads-down parliamentary slog towards Christmas.
October 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A productive afternoon before the heads-down parliamentary slog towards Christmas.
People are good.
I've been trying to get to Postman's Park for ages - it was worth the wait.
I've been trying to get to Postman's Park for ages - it was worth the wait.
October 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM
People are good.
I've been trying to get to Postman's Park for ages - it was worth the wait.
I've been trying to get to Postman's Park for ages - it was worth the wait.