Rachel Blake MP
@rachelblakemp.bsky.social
Cities of London & Westminster MP, Labour and Co-operative. Email rachel.blake.mp@parliament.uk
I am shocked and saddened to hear the news from Knightsbridge yesterday evening. My thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim, as well as with the local residents.
July 10, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I am shocked and saddened to hear the news from Knightsbridge yesterday evening. My thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim, as well as with the local residents.
Today we mark the 20th anniversary of the terrible bombings on 7 July 2005. We remember all those who lost their lives, those who were injured and their awful suffering. Their loved ones are in our thoughts.
July 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Today we mark the 20th anniversary of the terrible bombings on 7 July 2005. We remember all those who lost their lives, those who were injured and their awful suffering. Their loved ones are in our thoughts.
A fantastic start to pride at Soho Fire Station 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
July 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
A fantastic start to pride at Soho Fire Station 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
A pleasure to host the inaugural meeting of the Compassion in Politics APPG this week.
We will be working to promote values of compassion and modernity in our political culture in order to preserve the wellbeing of future generations at a local, national and international level
We will be working to promote values of compassion and modernity in our political culture in order to preserve the wellbeing of future generations at a local, national and international level
June 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A pleasure to host the inaugural meeting of the Compassion in Politics APPG this week.
We will be working to promote values of compassion and modernity in our political culture in order to preserve the wellbeing of future generations at a local, national and international level
We will be working to promote values of compassion and modernity in our political culture in order to preserve the wellbeing of future generations at a local, national and international level
A huge thank you to the Westminster LGBT+ forum for coming into Parliament this evening.
June 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A huge thank you to the Westminster LGBT+ forum for coming into Parliament this evening.
Today is #CleanAirDay!
This morning, @metecoban92.bsky.social and I met with the City of London Youth Member of Parliament Zahra.
Zahra has been campaigning for cleaner air since she was elected.
By cleaning up our air, we can all benefit from lasting health improvements.
This morning, @metecoban92.bsky.social and I met with the City of London Youth Member of Parliament Zahra.
Zahra has been campaigning for cleaner air since she was elected.
By cleaning up our air, we can all benefit from lasting health improvements.
June 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today is #CleanAirDay!
This morning, @metecoban92.bsky.social and I met with the City of London Youth Member of Parliament Zahra.
Zahra has been campaigning for cleaner air since she was elected.
By cleaning up our air, we can all benefit from lasting health improvements.
This morning, @metecoban92.bsky.social and I met with the City of London Youth Member of Parliament Zahra.
Zahra has been campaigning for cleaner air since she was elected.
By cleaning up our air, we can all benefit from lasting health improvements.
Today I introduced a Bill to Parliament to push for a fairer leasehold system with Right to Manage reform. A reinvigorated Right to Manage would empower leaseholders and hold unscrupulous managing agents to account. 👇
June 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Today I introduced a Bill to Parliament to push for a fairer leasehold system with Right to Manage reform. A reinvigorated Right to Manage would empower leaseholders and hold unscrupulous managing agents to account. 👇
On Radio 4, I reflected on the importance of ensuring that the voices of women & girls are made central to this discussion around a National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.
We must continue to emphasise the impact that this has had on their lives and how we can best support them.
We must continue to emphasise the impact that this has had on their lives and how we can best support them.
June 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
On Radio 4, I reflected on the importance of ensuring that the voices of women & girls are made central to this discussion around a National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.
We must continue to emphasise the impact that this has had on their lives and how we can best support them.
We must continue to emphasise the impact that this has had on their lives and how we can best support them.
The situation in the Middle East is profoundly worrying. I know that my constituents will be concerned for their friends and family in the region.
If you need support, please get in touch with my office: rachel.blake.mp@parliament.uk.
If you need support, please get in touch with my office: rachel.blake.mp@parliament.uk.
June 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The situation in the Middle East is profoundly worrying. I know that my constituents will be concerned for their friends and family in the region.
If you need support, please get in touch with my office: rachel.blake.mp@parliament.uk.
If you need support, please get in touch with my office: rachel.blake.mp@parliament.uk.
My thoughts are with everyone affected by the Air India Flight crash. This is devastating for the families and loved ones.
June 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
My thoughts are with everyone affected by the Air India Flight crash. This is devastating for the families and loved ones.
It was great to meet with my resident Leasehold Action Group today.
If you want to hear a little more about my work on leasehold, please watch the vid below
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If you want to hear a little more about my work on leasehold, please watch the vid below
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June 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
It was great to meet with my resident Leasehold Action Group today.
If you want to hear a little more about my work on leasehold, please watch the vid below
📹👇
If you want to hear a little more about my work on leasehold, please watch the vid below
📹👇
90,000 children in London sleep in temporary accommodation tonight.
Glad to see this Govt announce the £39bn investment in affordable housing over the next decade. Our growth mission can only succeed if everyone has secure, affordable homes.
My question to the Chancellor👇
Glad to see this Govt announce the £39bn investment in affordable housing over the next decade. Our growth mission can only succeed if everyone has secure, affordable homes.
My question to the Chancellor👇
June 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
90,000 children in London sleep in temporary accommodation tonight.
Glad to see this Govt announce the £39bn investment in affordable housing over the next decade. Our growth mission can only succeed if everyone has secure, affordable homes.
My question to the Chancellor👇
Glad to see this Govt announce the £39bn investment in affordable housing over the next decade. Our growth mission can only succeed if everyone has secure, affordable homes.
My question to the Chancellor👇
Great to hear bold commitments in today’s #SpendingReview: Over £1bn confirmed for social housing remediation, giving providers equal access to funding. A vital step in improving homes, safety & affordability for tenants across the UK.
June 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Great to hear bold commitments in today’s #SpendingReview: Over £1bn confirmed for social housing remediation, giving providers equal access to funding. A vital step in improving homes, safety & affordability for tenants across the UK.
It was fantastic to connect with @labouruk.bsky.social councillors from the Local Government Association to talk about the vital services our councils provide nationwide and the obstacles they encounter.
June 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
It was fantastic to connect with @labouruk.bsky.social councillors from the Local Government Association to talk about the vital services our councils provide nationwide and the obstacles they encounter.
Today in parliament we are debating the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Here’s why I am going to speak in the debate 📹👇
Here’s why I am going to speak in the debate 📹👇
June 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Today in parliament we are debating the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Here’s why I am going to speak in the debate 📹👇
Here’s why I am going to speak in the debate 📹👇
The story of Hajj offers meaningful lessons for us all, rooted in the Abrahamic tradition.
Wishing a very happy Eid al-Adha to all residents in the Cities of London and Westminster and everyone observing around the world.
Wishing a very happy Eid al-Adha to all residents in the Cities of London and Westminster and everyone observing around the world.
June 6, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The story of Hajj offers meaningful lessons for us all, rooted in the Abrahamic tradition.
Wishing a very happy Eid al-Adha to all residents in the Cities of London and Westminster and everyone observing around the world.
Wishing a very happy Eid al-Adha to all residents in the Cities of London and Westminster and everyone observing around the world.
I spoke on BBC 5 Live about the urgent need for quality homes for veterans and serving Armed Forces members. This govt has brought these homes back in-house, ensuring that when people serve our country, we recognise their sacrifice and provide certainty of good-quality housing.
June 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I spoke on BBC 5 Live about the urgent need for quality homes for veterans and serving Armed Forces members. This govt has brought these homes back in-house, ensuring that when people serve our country, we recognise their sacrifice and provide certainty of good-quality housing.
Today I asked the Governor of the Bank of England about the long-term impact of Brexit and what this Labour Government’s landmark UK-EU agreements reached at the UK-EU summit mean for the economy.
June 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Today I asked the Governor of the Bank of England about the long-term impact of Brexit and what this Labour Government’s landmark UK-EU agreements reached at the UK-EU summit mean for the economy.
This is the start of Pride month – an important time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community nationally and here in the Cities of London and Westminster. This year it is an important time to stand side by side with the LGBTQ+ community in solidarity and in celebration of diversity.
June 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
This is the start of Pride month – an important time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community nationally and here in the Cities of London and Westminster. This year it is an important time to stand side by side with the LGBTQ+ community in solidarity and in celebration of diversity.
What i've been up to this week 🎥👇
May 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
What i've been up to this week 🎥👇
Fantastic to join pupils at St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School for a 'Be Internet Legends' assembly with The Parents Zone and Google UK, teaching children about media literacy and ways to stay safer online.
May 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Fantastic to join pupils at St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School for a 'Be Internet Legends' assembly with The Parents Zone and Google UK, teaching children about media literacy and ways to stay safer online.
Managing agents are charging unfair service charges for residents in places like the Hyde Park estate.
Grateful to the Minister for meeting myself and residents. Stronger regulation of managing agents is vital to ensure accountability and a fair deal for leaseholders.
Grateful to the Minister for meeting myself and residents. Stronger regulation of managing agents is vital to ensure accountability and a fair deal for leaseholders.
May 23, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Managing agents are charging unfair service charges for residents in places like the Hyde Park estate.
Grateful to the Minister for meeting myself and residents. Stronger regulation of managing agents is vital to ensure accountability and a fair deal for leaseholders.
Grateful to the Minister for meeting myself and residents. Stronger regulation of managing agents is vital to ensure accountability and a fair deal for leaseholders.
Labour for Leaseholders met with Rendall & Rittner, in our campaign to improve managing agents' standards.
Residents have faced poor financial management and service standards for too long, and it is clear that we need to reform our antiquated leasehold system.
Residents have faced poor financial management and service standards for too long, and it is clear that we need to reform our antiquated leasehold system.
May 23, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Labour for Leaseholders met with Rendall & Rittner, in our campaign to improve managing agents' standards.
Residents have faced poor financial management and service standards for too long, and it is clear that we need to reform our antiquated leasehold system.
Residents have faced poor financial management and service standards for too long, and it is clear that we need to reform our antiquated leasehold system.