Olivia Bailey MP
@oliviabailey.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Reading West and Mid Berkshire. Please email with casework Olivia.bailey.mp@parliament.uk
As a friend and neighbour, I know that Yuan Yang is a dedicated representative working tirelessly for our communities in Reading.
April 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
As a friend and neighbour, I know that Yuan Yang is a dedicated representative working tirelessly for our communities in Reading.
I have just listened to the Prime Minister announce his commitment to increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP from 2027, with an ambition to reach 3% in the next parliament. This is a momentous day for our country and our national security. (1/5)
February 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I have just listened to the Prime Minister announce his commitment to increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP from 2027, with an ambition to reach 3% in the next parliament. This is a momentous day for our country and our national security. (1/5)
I'm delighted by today's news that we've already delivered the 2 million extra NHS appointments we promised - 7 months early!
February 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
I'm delighted by today's news that we've already delivered the 2 million extra NHS appointments we promised - 7 months early!
This Labour government are delivering on our promise to put more money in people's pockets.
This week we've confirmed significant increases to the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage from April, set to boost pay packets by as much as £2500 a year.
This week we've confirmed significant increases to the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage from April, set to boost pay packets by as much as £2500 a year.
February 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This Labour government are delivering on our promise to put more money in people's pockets.
This week we've confirmed significant increases to the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage from April, set to boost pay packets by as much as £2500 a year.
This week we've confirmed significant increases to the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage from April, set to boost pay packets by as much as £2500 a year.
It was brilliant to see many of those firms at the ADS reception in Parliament today and meet Paul and Heather - two constituents who have benefited from the fantastic apprenticeships offered at QinetiQ and NCC Group. (2/2)
February 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It was brilliant to see many of those firms at the ADS reception in Parliament today and meet Paul and Heather - two constituents who have benefited from the fantastic apprenticeships offered at QinetiQ and NCC Group. (2/2)
🚨Great news for our economy today🚨
but what has been announced and why is this so exciting for Reading West and Mid Berkshire?
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but what has been announced and why is this so exciting for Reading West and Mid Berkshire?
🧵(1/6)
January 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🚨Great news for our economy today🚨
but what has been announced and why is this so exciting for Reading West and Mid Berkshire?
🧵(1/6)
but what has been announced and why is this so exciting for Reading West and Mid Berkshire?
🧵(1/6)
I'm looking forward to voting for the Water Bill this afternoon.
As I said last month, this Bill will clean up our water by:
🛑 banning bonuses for polluting water bosses
🚨 bringing criminal charges against lawbreakers
💰 forcing water companies to cover the cost of enforcement
As I said last month, this Bill will clean up our water by:
🛑 banning bonuses for polluting water bosses
🚨 bringing criminal charges against lawbreakers
💰 forcing water companies to cover the cost of enforcement
January 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I'm looking forward to voting for the Water Bill this afternoon.
As I said last month, this Bill will clean up our water by:
🛑 banning bonuses for polluting water bosses
🚨 bringing criminal charges against lawbreakers
💰 forcing water companies to cover the cost of enforcement
As I said last month, this Bill will clean up our water by:
🛑 banning bonuses for polluting water bosses
🚨 bringing criminal charges against lawbreakers
💰 forcing water companies to cover the cost of enforcement
I was honoured to sign the Holocaust Educational Trust's Book of Commitment today.
January 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I was honoured to sign the Holocaust Educational Trust's Book of Commitment today.
It’s concerning to hear that Tory leader Kemi Badenoch wants to 'means test' state pensions, confirming that her party is not actually committed to maintaining the triple lock which protects all pensioners' incomes against inflation. (1/3)
January 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
It’s concerning to hear that Tory leader Kemi Badenoch wants to 'means test' state pensions, confirming that her party is not actually committed to maintaining the triple lock which protects all pensioners' incomes against inflation. (1/3)
The Renters' Rights Bill is back in parliament today, and I’m proud to be supporting it. This important legislation will protect the thousands of people who rent their homes in Reading West and Mid Berkshire by:
January 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The Renters' Rights Bill is back in parliament today, and I’m proud to be supporting it. This important legislation will protect the thousands of people who rent their homes in Reading West and Mid Berkshire by:
My constituents always tell me how difficult it is to make a GP appointment, so I'm delighted that the government have announced plans to end the 8am scramble by scrapping red tape and delivering the biggest boost to GP funding in years.
Please read Wes Streeting's letter to the GP profession 👇
Please read Wes Streeting's letter to the GP profession 👇
January 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
My constituents always tell me how difficult it is to make a GP appointment, so I'm delighted that the government have announced plans to end the 8am scramble by scrapping red tape and delivering the biggest boost to GP funding in years.
Please read Wes Streeting's letter to the GP profession 👇
Please read Wes Streeting's letter to the GP profession 👇
I had a great time in Beech Hill last night at the wonderful carol concert - and enjoyed mulled wine and mince pies before hand. Thank you to the parish council for the invitation!
Also pictured: my Dad, who also had a great time. 🎄
Also pictured: my Dad, who also had a great time. 🎄
December 23, 2024 at 12:40 PM
I had a great time in Beech Hill last night at the wonderful carol concert - and enjoyed mulled wine and mince pies before hand. Thank you to the parish council for the invitation!
Also pictured: my Dad, who also had a great time. 🎄
Also pictured: my Dad, who also had a great time. 🎄
Thank you to everyone who attended my surgery in Mortimer this afternoon!
December 20, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended my surgery in Mortimer this afternoon!
It is a national disgrace that homelessness and rough sleeping levels are at an all-time high with over 123,000 households in temporary accommodation after 14 years of failure.
Today we're investing £137m for councils across the South East to help break the endless cycle of spiralling homelessness.
Today we're investing £137m for councils across the South East to help break the endless cycle of spiralling homelessness.
December 18, 2024 at 8:29 PM
It is a national disgrace that homelessness and rough sleeping levels are at an all-time high with over 123,000 households in temporary accommodation after 14 years of failure.
Today we're investing £137m for councils across the South East to help break the endless cycle of spiralling homelessness.
Today we're investing £137m for councils across the South East to help break the endless cycle of spiralling homelessness.
We've introduced our Children's Wellbeing Bill into parliament today, but how will it protect children? 🔎
🏠 Stronger safeguards on home education
⚠ Unique child identifier to prevent children slipping through cracks
🧑🏫 Multi agency safeguarding teams to bring together support for children
🏠 Stronger safeguards on home education
⚠ Unique child identifier to prevent children slipping through cracks
🧑🏫 Multi agency safeguarding teams to bring together support for children
December 17, 2024 at 6:03 PM
We've introduced our Children's Wellbeing Bill into parliament today, but how will it protect children? 🔎
🏠 Stronger safeguards on home education
⚠ Unique child identifier to prevent children slipping through cracks
🧑🏫 Multi agency safeguarding teams to bring together support for children
🏠 Stronger safeguards on home education
⚠ Unique child identifier to prevent children slipping through cracks
🧑🏫 Multi agency safeguarding teams to bring together support for children
Yesterday, I joined fellow Labour Reading MP @mattrodda.bsky.social in welcoming the government’s Water (Special Measures) Bill, which will give regulators the necessary powers to tackle the disgusting sewage problems we have had with Thames Water and protect our beautiful rivers and chalk streams.
December 17, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Yesterday, I joined fellow Labour Reading MP @mattrodda.bsky.social in welcoming the government’s Water (Special Measures) Bill, which will give regulators the necessary powers to tackle the disgusting sewage problems we have had with Thames Water and protect our beautiful rivers and chalk streams.
Investment in R&D will be key to unlocking economic growth and scientific advancements, which is why I was delighted to see £20.4 billion in funding in the Budget. There's so much exciting activity happening on our doorstep, including the work on food technology done at the Mondelēz Reading campus.
December 12, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Investment in R&D will be key to unlocking economic growth and scientific advancements, which is why I was delighted to see £20.4 billion in funding in the Budget. There's so much exciting activity happening on our doorstep, including the work on food technology done at the Mondelēz Reading campus.
I’m passionate about protecting the beautiful chalk streams we have in our area, in particular the precious Pang. That’s why I convened a roundtable today with experts and campaigners to discuss what more needs to be done to protect and restore these fragile ecosystems.
December 9, 2024 at 3:08 PM
I’m passionate about protecting the beautiful chalk streams we have in our area, in particular the precious Pang. That’s why I convened a roundtable today with experts and campaigners to discuss what more needs to be done to protect and restore these fragile ecosystems.
Great to be out talking to residents on Barton Road this morning with Cllr Clive Taylor and the team - and then to warm up at the Christmas market at the Fox and Hounds!
December 8, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Great to be out talking to residents on Barton Road this morning with Cllr Clive Taylor and the team - and then to warm up at the Christmas market at the Fox and Hounds!
Good to be out this morning supporting Small Business Saturday! I sat down with Fetdah at Mortimer Bistro and Liz at Aldermaston Tea Rooms to hear about their brilliant businesses.
Do get out and support our local small businesses in the run up to Christmas!
Do get out and support our local small businesses in the run up to Christmas!
December 7, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Good to be out this morning supporting Small Business Saturday! I sat down with Fetdah at Mortimer Bistro and Liz at Aldermaston Tea Rooms to hear about their brilliant businesses.
Do get out and support our local small businesses in the run up to Christmas!
Do get out and support our local small businesses in the run up to Christmas!
After careful consideration, I have decided to vote against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at its Second Reading today and have laid out my reasons why in this letter.
November 29, 2024 at 9:54 AM
After careful consideration, I have decided to vote against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at its Second Reading today and have laid out my reasons why in this letter.
Tackling anti-social behaviour and illegal bikes is one of my priorities as your MP.
I was pleased to speak in Parliament today and welcome news that the government is giving the police new powers to seize illegal bikes and create new respect orders to tackle ASB.
I was pleased to speak in Parliament today and welcome news that the government is giving the police new powers to seize illegal bikes and create new respect orders to tackle ASB.
November 27, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Tackling anti-social behaviour and illegal bikes is one of my priorities as your MP.
I was pleased to speak in Parliament today and welcome news that the government is giving the police new powers to seize illegal bikes and create new respect orders to tackle ASB.
I was pleased to speak in Parliament today and welcome news that the government is giving the police new powers to seize illegal bikes and create new respect orders to tackle ASB.
Today, we've launched a bold plan to get Britain back to work and grow our economy:
✅ Transforming Jobcentres so they work for local people and businesses
✅ Getting all 18-21 years olds earning or learning through a new Youth Guarantee
✅ Providing new back-to-work support with devolved funding
✅ Transforming Jobcentres so they work for local people and businesses
✅ Getting all 18-21 years olds earning or learning through a new Youth Guarantee
✅ Providing new back-to-work support with devolved funding
November 26, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Today, we've launched a bold plan to get Britain back to work and grow our economy:
✅ Transforming Jobcentres so they work for local people and businesses
✅ Getting all 18-21 years olds earning or learning through a new Youth Guarantee
✅ Providing new back-to-work support with devolved funding
✅ Transforming Jobcentres so they work for local people and businesses
✅ Getting all 18-21 years olds earning or learning through a new Youth Guarantee
✅ Providing new back-to-work support with devolved funding
It was fantastic to attend Hampstead Norreys Christmas Candlelit market this weekend and to enjoy all the great stalls. Congratulations to Lesley and team for a great event.
I was also pleased to pop in to the brilliant Hampstead Norreys Community Shop while I was there and say hi to the fab team.
I was also pleased to pop in to the brilliant Hampstead Norreys Community Shop while I was there and say hi to the fab team.
November 26, 2024 at 5:26 PM
It was fantastic to attend Hampstead Norreys Christmas Candlelit market this weekend and to enjoy all the great stalls. Congratulations to Lesley and team for a great event.
I was also pleased to pop in to the brilliant Hampstead Norreys Community Shop while I was there and say hi to the fab team.
I was also pleased to pop in to the brilliant Hampstead Norreys Community Shop while I was there and say hi to the fab team.