Luke Akehurst MP
@luke-akehurstmp.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for North Durham
I am holding a public drop in consultation event this coming Friday 21st November between 4-7pm on the £20 million funding for Stanley. I want to hear from residents on how we should spend this money. This is a ticketed event, so please book in advance: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/luke-akehu...
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
I am holding a public drop in consultation event this coming Friday 21st November between 4-7pm on the £20 million funding for Stanley. I want to hear from residents on how we should spend this money. This is a ticketed event, so please book in advance: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/luke-akehu...
Back in July when I raised my concerns around Durham County Council's proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme I was called an "alarmist" and a "plonker" - now, DCC have announced that the poorest working households face a Council Tax increase of at least £162 from April.
November 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Back in July when I raised my concerns around Durham County Council's proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme I was called an "alarmist" and a "plonker" - now, DCC have announced that the poorest working households face a Council Tax increase of at least £162 from April.
I have joined forces with fellow County Durham MPs to ask for fairer funding for County Durham. Read our letter to the Minister below.
November 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
I have joined forces with fellow County Durham MPs to ask for fairer funding for County Durham. Read our letter to the Minister below.
Access to Work has transformed the lives of many disabled people and enabled thousands of people to contribute to the workforce, the scheme is currently facing serious challenges.
I benefited from ATW support when I returned to work after a serious neurological illness as a wheelchair user in 2009.
I benefited from ATW support when I returned to work after a serious neurological illness as a wheelchair user in 2009.
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Access to Work has transformed the lives of many disabled people and enabled thousands of people to contribute to the workforce, the scheme is currently facing serious challenges.
I benefited from ATW support when I returned to work after a serious neurological illness as a wheelchair user in 2009.
I benefited from ATW support when I returned to work after a serious neurological illness as a wheelchair user in 2009.
Access to Work has transformed the lives of many disabled people and enabled thousands of people to contribute to the workforce, the scheme is currently facing serious challenges.
I benefited from ATW support when I returned to work after a serious neurological illness as a wheelchair user in 2009.
I benefited from ATW support when I returned to work after a serious neurological illness as a wheelchair user in 2009.
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Access to Work has transformed the lives of many disabled people and enabled thousands of people to contribute to the workforce, the scheme is currently facing serious challenges.
I benefited from ATW support when I returned to work after a serious neurological illness as a wheelchair user in 2009.
I benefited from ATW support when I returned to work after a serious neurological illness as a wheelchair user in 2009.
Thank you to Nigel Humes of the Chester-le-Street Cultural Association for presenting me with this lovely picture of Lumley Castle for my office in Westminster.
November 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Thank you to Nigel Humes of the Chester-le-Street Cultural Association for presenting me with this lovely picture of Lumley Castle for my office in Westminster.
In North Durham, more than 7,550 people are living with diabetes - it's vital they all receive the care they need to live well. So, for #WorldDiabetesDay, I joined the APPG for Diabetes to hear about the challenges and innovations shaping diabetes care and prevention.
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
In North Durham, more than 7,550 people are living with diabetes - it's vital they all receive the care they need to live well. So, for #WorldDiabetesDay, I joined the APPG for Diabetes to hear about the challenges and innovations shaping diabetes care and prevention.
I’m very alarmed to see that Lanchester Medical Centre has been rated “inadequate” by the CQC. Sadly, this fits with feedback I had received from residents and the patient participation group, whose active role in calling for better services I welcome.
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I’m very alarmed to see that Lanchester Medical Centre has been rated “inadequate” by the CQC. Sadly, this fits with feedback I had received from residents and the patient participation group, whose active role in calling for better services I welcome.
Labour’s Veterans Strategy means:
🏠 £27m released for a new veteran-wide support service offering guidance and support for those who served, including 22,615 veterans in County Durham.
📈 New funding for a dedicated wraparound homelessness service.
👪 Investing In world-class veterans NHS support.
🏠 £27m released for a new veteran-wide support service offering guidance and support for those who served, including 22,615 veterans in County Durham.
📈 New funding for a dedicated wraparound homelessness service.
👪 Investing In world-class veterans NHS support.
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Labour’s Veterans Strategy means:
🏠 £27m released for a new veteran-wide support service offering guidance and support for those who served, including 22,615 veterans in County Durham.
📈 New funding for a dedicated wraparound homelessness service.
👪 Investing In world-class veterans NHS support.
🏠 £27m released for a new veteran-wide support service offering guidance and support for those who served, including 22,615 veterans in County Durham.
📈 New funding for a dedicated wraparound homelessness service.
👪 Investing In world-class veterans NHS support.
This week I met Industry Minister Chris McDonald to urge him to address the injustice to mining Industry pensioners in my constituency and across the country of the reserves being held back and not paid out to Scheme members by the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS).
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This week I met Industry Minister Chris McDonald to urge him to address the injustice to mining Industry pensioners in my constituency and across the country of the reserves being held back and not paid out to Scheme members by the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS).
From the Chamber of the House of Commons to the BBC and beyond – I am working hard for North Durham.
November 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
From the Chamber of the House of Commons to the BBC and beyond – I am working hard for North Durham.
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Families and victims of the Hillsborough disaster were failed to an "almost inhuman level", Keir Starmer has told MPs.
Hillsborough Bill will be 'legacy of justice' for 97 victims says Keir Starmer
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November 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Families and victims of the Hillsborough disaster were failed to an "almost inhuman level", Keir Starmer has told MPs.
From the right to request a pet to ending ‘no-fault’ evictions, Labour is giving renters the security and stability they deserve.
November 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
From the right to request a pet to ending ‘no-fault’ evictions, Labour is giving renters the security and stability they deserve.
Save the date!
On Friday 21st November I will be hosting a public meeting on the £20 million funding for Stanley South.
I want to hear directly from local residents on how this money should be spent.
Tickets are limited so please book soon: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/luke-akehu...
On Friday 21st November I will be hosting a public meeting on the £20 million funding for Stanley South.
I want to hear directly from local residents on how this money should be spent.
Tickets are limited so please book soon: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/luke-akehu...
November 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Save the date!
On Friday 21st November I will be hosting a public meeting on the £20 million funding for Stanley South.
I want to hear directly from local residents on how this money should be spent.
Tickets are limited so please book soon: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/luke-akehu...
On Friday 21st November I will be hosting a public meeting on the £20 million funding for Stanley South.
I want to hear directly from local residents on how this money should be spent.
Tickets are limited so please book soon: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/luke-akehu...
21st November - Stanley South public consultation.
If you have been following my page for a while, you will know that I have secured £20 million in funding for Stanley South.
If you are a resident please come along to my public consultation on the afternoon of 21st November.
If you have been following my page for a while, you will know that I have secured £20 million in funding for Stanley South.
If you are a resident please come along to my public consultation on the afternoon of 21st November.
October 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
21st November - Stanley South public consultation.
If you have been following my page for a while, you will know that I have secured £20 million in funding for Stanley South.
If you are a resident please come along to my public consultation on the afternoon of 21st November.
If you have been following my page for a while, you will know that I have secured £20 million in funding for Stanley South.
If you are a resident please come along to my public consultation on the afternoon of 21st November.
Great to be part of the Commemorative photo marking 75 years since the rebuilding of the House of Commons Chamber following its destruction during the Second World War.
October 31, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Great to be part of the Commemorative photo marking 75 years since the rebuilding of the House of Commons Chamber following its destruction during the Second World War.
What a Friday I had last week! Chester-le-Street Front Street has some incredible small businesses like Café Neena’s where I had an amazing all-day breakfast. I had a walk around Front Street with Councillor Tracie Smith, met with Nikki from Pretty Busy Blooms before stopping at Willow’s Bakery.
October 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
What a Friday I had last week! Chester-le-Street Front Street has some incredible small businesses like Café Neena’s where I had an amazing all-day breakfast. I had a walk around Front Street with Councillor Tracie Smith, met with Nikki from Pretty Busy Blooms before stopping at Willow’s Bakery.
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Just now in Westminster Hall, Luke Akehurst MP - the constituent MP for one of our claimants, Mick Wilson - raised the vital point about the crucial role of litigation funding in enabling access to justice for our group of 62 franchisees pursuing our claim against Vodafone.
October 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Just now in Westminster Hall, Luke Akehurst MP - the constituent MP for one of our claimants, Mick Wilson - raised the vital point about the crucial role of litigation funding in enabling access to justice for our group of 62 franchisees pursuing our claim against Vodafone.
I’m regularly contacted by residents concerned about road safety across the constituency. Last week I met with one resident after they came to see me at my advice surgery about the road they live on - it was a chilly morning but good to get a stroll in some of North Durham’s countryside.
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I’m regularly contacted by residents concerned about road safety across the constituency. Last week I met with one resident after they came to see me at my advice surgery about the road they live on - it was a chilly morning but good to get a stroll in some of North Durham’s countryside.
My latest article for LabourList - let's make sure we don't learn the wrong lessons from defeat in Caerphilly: labourlist.org/2025/10/labo...
'Don't Panic! Labour's response to Caerphilly should be more resilliant' - LabourList
The only progressive alliance that can actually win a General Election already exists – it’s the Labour Party argues Luke Akehurst MP.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM
My latest article for LabourList - let's make sure we don't learn the wrong lessons from defeat in Caerphilly: labourlist.org/2025/10/labo...
Around 99,000 children across the UK are living with life-limiting conditions – such as
cancer, cystic fibrosis, brain or spinal injuries – a number that has tripled in the last 20
years.
The Labour Government will support children’s hospices with £80 million over the next three years.
cancer, cystic fibrosis, brain or spinal injuries – a number that has tripled in the last 20
years.
The Labour Government will support children’s hospices with £80 million over the next three years.
October 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Around 99,000 children across the UK are living with life-limiting conditions – such as
cancer, cystic fibrosis, brain or spinal injuries – a number that has tripled in the last 20
years.
The Labour Government will support children’s hospices with £80 million over the next three years.
cancer, cystic fibrosis, brain or spinal injuries – a number that has tripled in the last 20
years.
The Labour Government will support children’s hospices with £80 million over the next three years.
Last week @northdurhamlabour held their annual dinner – and what a night it was! Great to see so many friends and colleagues coming together. Thanks to the CLP for organising such a wonderful event and to guest speaker Joanathan Reynolds MP for joining us.
October 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Last week @northdurhamlabour held their annual dinner – and what a night it was! Great to see so many friends and colleagues coming together. Thanks to the CLP for organising such a wonderful event and to guest speaker Joanathan Reynolds MP for joining us.
We have some wonderful community centres in North Durham and on Friday I went along to Burnside Family Centre in Stanley to chat to staff and have a look around the facilities. The team at Burnside are very welcoming and are working hard to reduce social isolation and provide a welcoming space.
October 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We have some wonderful community centres in North Durham and on Friday I went along to Burnside Family Centre in Stanley to chat to staff and have a look around the facilities. The team at Burnside are very welcoming and are working hard to reduce social isolation and provide a welcoming space.
For too long families in our area have wondered what the future holds for the next generation. Where the good jobs for their children and grandchildren will come from. With Labour’s Clean Energy Jobs Plan announced this week, we are answering that call.
October 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
For too long families in our area have wondered what the future holds for the next generation. Where the good jobs for their children and grandchildren will come from. With Labour’s Clean Energy Jobs Plan announced this week, we are answering that call.
£10 million government funding is coming to the North East and people in North Durham will benefit!
The 'Inactivity Trailblazers' programme has been extended and will help people to get people back into work by providing mental health support and peer support networks.
The 'Inactivity Trailblazers' programme has been extended and will help people to get people back into work by providing mental health support and peer support networks.
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
£10 million government funding is coming to the North East and people in North Durham will benefit!
The 'Inactivity Trailblazers' programme has been extended and will help people to get people back into work by providing mental health support and peer support networks.
The 'Inactivity Trailblazers' programme has been extended and will help people to get people back into work by providing mental health support and peer support networks.