Michelle Welsh MP
@michellewelshmp.bsky.social
Your Labour Member of Parliament for Sherwood Forest 🌹 casework/enquires: michelle.welsh.mp@parliament.uk 📧
Today, as part of UK Parliament Week, I met with sixth form students who study Sociology & Business at Colonel Frank Seely Academy 👩🎓📖
We discussed V Levels, barriers that women in politics face, and the academisation of schools.
Thanks for the invite and the insightful discussions!
We discussed V Levels, barriers that women in politics face, and the academisation of schools.
Thanks for the invite and the insightful discussions!
November 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Today, as part of UK Parliament Week, I met with sixth form students who study Sociology & Business at Colonel Frank Seely Academy 👩🎓📖
We discussed V Levels, barriers that women in politics face, and the academisation of schools.
Thanks for the invite and the insightful discussions!
We discussed V Levels, barriers that women in politics face, and the academisation of schools.
Thanks for the invite and the insightful discussions!
The East Midlands Mayor's Big Transport Conversation runs from 17th November to 8th February 🚎🚍
Your input will help shape a transport network that works for everyone, supports local businesses, and keeps our communities connected.
Your input will help shape a transport network that works for everyone, supports local businesses, and keeps our communities connected.
November 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The East Midlands Mayor's Big Transport Conversation runs from 17th November to 8th February 🚎🚍
Your input will help shape a transport network that works for everyone, supports local businesses, and keeps our communities connected.
Your input will help shape a transport network that works for everyone, supports local businesses, and keeps our communities connected.
Just some of the highlights from today's budget 💷⬇️
November 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Just some of the highlights from today's budget 💷⬇️
📢 BREAKING: Labour Government to scrap two-child benefit cap, lifting 450,000 children out of poverty 👧👦
November 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
📢 BREAKING: Labour Government to scrap two-child benefit cap, lifting 450,000 children out of poverty 👧👦
Last night I met with the Chancellor at Number 11 Downing Street.
This was my final opportunity to push for justice on the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme for over 1,100 constituents living here in Sherwood Forest. I set out the case once more, highlighting its urgency.
This was my final opportunity to push for justice on the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme for over 1,100 constituents living here in Sherwood Forest. I set out the case once more, highlighting its urgency.
November 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Last night I met with the Chancellor at Number 11 Downing Street.
This was my final opportunity to push for justice on the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme for over 1,100 constituents living here in Sherwood Forest. I set out the case once more, highlighting its urgency.
This was my final opportunity to push for justice on the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme for over 1,100 constituents living here in Sherwood Forest. I set out the case once more, highlighting its urgency.
Development in areas of my constituency such as Edwinstowe, Rainworth and Hucknall have left our community without proper access to GPs, schools and shops.
My question in the House of Commons today 👇
My question in the House of Commons today 👇
November 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Development in areas of my constituency such as Edwinstowe, Rainworth and Hucknall have left our community without proper access to GPs, schools and shops.
My question in the House of Commons today 👇
My question in the House of Commons today 👇
It was a pleasure to visit Broomhill Junior School last week to meet with Mr Beckinsale-Yates to discuss the exciting plans for a new build and to tour the school.
The enthusiasm of the students and the dedication of the teachers are a reminder of why investing in education matters.
The enthusiasm of the students and the dedication of the teachers are a reminder of why investing in education matters.
November 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
It was a pleasure to visit Broomhill Junior School last week to meet with Mr Beckinsale-Yates to discuss the exciting plans for a new build and to tour the school.
The enthusiasm of the students and the dedication of the teachers are a reminder of why investing in education matters.
The enthusiasm of the students and the dedication of the teachers are a reminder of why investing in education matters.
I recently met with Minister for Industry, Chris McDonald MP, to demand action on the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) Investment Reserve.
November 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
I recently met with Minister for Industry, Chris McDonald MP, to demand action on the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) Investment Reserve.
📢 I am delighted that The Joseph Whitaker School in Rainworth has been selected to receive funding for solar power from Great British Energy ☀️
It will mean the school spends less of their money energy bills, and more on the resources that our children rely on 💷
ℹ️ www.gov.uk/government/n...
It will mean the school spends less of their money energy bills, and more on the resources that our children rely on 💷
ℹ️ www.gov.uk/government/n...
November 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
📢 I am delighted that The Joseph Whitaker School in Rainworth has been selected to receive funding for solar power from Great British Energy ☀️
It will mean the school spends less of their money energy bills, and more on the resources that our children rely on 💷
ℹ️ www.gov.uk/government/n...
It will mean the school spends less of their money energy bills, and more on the resources that our children rely on 💷
ℹ️ www.gov.uk/government/n...
It was a real pleasure to cut the ribbon at the official launch of the Hucknall Banking Hub today with Cash Access UK.
This fantastic new facility will make a real difference for local residents and businesses, providing access to face-to-face banking services from major banks in our community.
This fantastic new facility will make a real difference for local residents and businesses, providing access to face-to-face banking services from major banks in our community.
November 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It was a real pleasure to cut the ribbon at the official launch of the Hucknall Banking Hub today with Cash Access UK.
This fantastic new facility will make a real difference for local residents and businesses, providing access to face-to-face banking services from major banks in our community.
This fantastic new facility will make a real difference for local residents and businesses, providing access to face-to-face banking services from major banks in our community.
Today I was pleased to join the Make Birth Better Parliamentary Perinatal Trauma Roundtable, hosted by Dr Rebecca Moore, Jo Cruse and Geeta Nayar.
November 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Today I was pleased to join the Make Birth Better Parliamentary Perinatal Trauma Roundtable, hosted by Dr Rebecca Moore, Jo Cruse and Geeta Nayar.
An honour to join the Ollerton community this morning for the Remembrance event at the Town Hall.
We came together to pay tribute to those who served, to remember their sacrifice, and to reflect with gratitude.
Lest we forget.
We came together to pay tribute to those who served, to remember their sacrifice, and to reflect with gratitude.
Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
An honour to join the Ollerton community this morning for the Remembrance event at the Town Hall.
We came together to pay tribute to those who served, to remember their sacrifice, and to reflect with gratitude.
Lest we forget.
We came together to pay tribute to those who served, to remember their sacrifice, and to reflect with gratitude.
Lest we forget.
Honoured to attend the Sherwood Forest Moot today - the first in a century! 🌳✨
November 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Honoured to attend the Sherwood Forest Moot today - the first in a century! 🌳✨
Been out across the Constituency today and popped into the fantastic new Thyme Cafe in Lowdham for some treats for the office. They opened their doors this Monday so be sure to drop in and show your support! 🍰🧁
November 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Been out across the Constituency today and popped into the fantastic new Thyme Cafe in Lowdham for some treats for the office. They opened their doors this Monday so be sure to drop in and show your support! 🍰🧁
This week I placed a Cross of Remembrance in the House of Commons Garden of Remembrance.
We pause to honour all those who served, those who fell, and the families who carry their legacy.
We will remember them.
We pause to honour all those who served, those who fell, and the families who carry their legacy.
We will remember them.
November 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
This week I placed a Cross of Remembrance in the House of Commons Garden of Remembrance.
We pause to honour all those who served, those who fell, and the families who carry their legacy.
We will remember them.
We pause to honour all those who served, those who fell, and the families who carry their legacy.
We will remember them.
This deep dive into the failures within our maternity services must be a turning point in making every birth safe:
Britain's next maternity scandal
A four-month investigation with Channel 4 News reveals harrowing failings at one of Britain's most prestigious hospitals
www.newstatesman.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This deep dive into the failures within our maternity services must be a turning point in making every birth safe:
Proud to attend the Championing Black Maternal Mental Health event in Parliament last night.
November 5, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Proud to attend the Championing Black Maternal Mental Health event in Parliament last night.
Proud to see over 2,500 military homes in the East Midlands being upgraded under this Labour Government - supporting those who have served and their families 👏
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Proud to see over 2,500 military homes in the East Midlands being upgraded under this Labour Government - supporting those who have served and their families 👏
Good to catch-up in Parliament yesterday with families, Donna Ockenden and other MPs to push for safer maternity care. Grateful as always for the families who share their accounts to drive change.
November 4, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Good to catch-up in Parliament yesterday with families, Donna Ockenden and other MPs to push for safer maternity care. Grateful as always for the families who share their accounts to drive change.
Huge thanks to all the volunteers, organisers, and community groups who made the Oxton Village Bonfire so special last night 🔥🎆
Brilliant atmosphere, great turnout - a real reminder of what a strong community we have!
Brilliant atmosphere, great turnout - a real reminder of what a strong community we have!
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Huge thanks to all the volunteers, organisers, and community groups who made the Oxton Village Bonfire so special last night 🔥🎆
Brilliant atmosphere, great turnout - a real reminder of what a strong community we have!
Brilliant atmosphere, great turnout - a real reminder of what a strong community we have!
I extend my heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the tragic incident in Cambridgeshire.
www.btp.police.uk/news/btp/new...
www.btp.police.uk/news/btp/new...
Investigation update following major incident at Huntingdon - Cambridgeshire
Detectives investigating a multiple stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire can this evening confirm a 32-year-old man who was arrested is now being treated as the only suspect.
www.btp.police.uk
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I extend my heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the tragic incident in Cambridgeshire.
www.btp.police.uk/news/btp/new...
www.btp.police.uk/news/btp/new...
I had a fantastic time visiting the Clipstone Best Years hub this morning!
October 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I had a fantastic time visiting the Clipstone Best Years hub this morning!
I’m honoured to share that, as the MP for Sherwood Forest, I’m now a Women's Aid Parliamentary Champion.
I’m a champion for survivors of domestic abuse - standing with those whose voices too often go unheard, and supporting the incredible organisations working to keep women and children safe 💜
I’m a champion for survivors of domestic abuse - standing with those whose voices too often go unheard, and supporting the incredible organisations working to keep women and children safe 💜
October 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I’m honoured to share that, as the MP for Sherwood Forest, I’m now a Women's Aid Parliamentary Champion.
I’m a champion for survivors of domestic abuse - standing with those whose voices too often go unheard, and supporting the incredible organisations working to keep women and children safe 💜
I’m a champion for survivors of domestic abuse - standing with those whose voices too often go unheard, and supporting the incredible organisations working to keep women and children safe 💜
It was a pleasure to attend Macmillan Cancer Support's Coffee Morning in Parliament this morning to hear about their priorities for the National Cancer Plan ☕🍰
Everyone deserves the best cancer care, whoever and wherever they are.
Everyone deserves the best cancer care, whoever and wherever they are.
October 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It was a pleasure to attend Macmillan Cancer Support's Coffee Morning in Parliament this morning to hear about their priorities for the National Cancer Plan ☕🍰
Everyone deserves the best cancer care, whoever and wherever they are.
Everyone deserves the best cancer care, whoever and wherever they are.
My question on maternity services to the Prime Minister during PMQs 👇
October 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
My question on maternity services to the Prime Minister during PMQs 👇