Sarah Edwards MP
@sarahedwardsmp.bsky.social
Labour Member of Parliament for Tamworth
I visited Kettlebrook Short Stay School to discuss the pressures facing alternative provision. Schools like Kettlebrook give excluded and vulnerable young people a vital second chance — helping them rebuild confidence and stay engaged in education.
November 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I visited Kettlebrook Short Stay School to discuss the pressures facing alternative provision. Schools like Kettlebrook give excluded and vulnerable young people a vital second chance — helping them rebuild confidence and stay engaged in education.
This week marks National Road Safety Awareness Week!
I've been working across the constituency on a variety of speeding campaigns, as well as supporting local residents Liz & Steve Fitzgerald with their campaign to make school mini buses safer.
I've been working across the constituency on a variety of speeding campaigns, as well as supporting local residents Liz & Steve Fitzgerald with their campaign to make school mini buses safer.
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This week marks National Road Safety Awareness Week!
I've been working across the constituency on a variety of speeding campaigns, as well as supporting local residents Liz & Steve Fitzgerald with their campaign to make school mini buses safer.
I've been working across the constituency on a variety of speeding campaigns, as well as supporting local residents Liz & Steve Fitzgerald with their campaign to make school mini buses safer.
☔ Storm Claudia ☔
The Met Office have issued amber alerts across Tamworth.
Make sure you sign up for flood alerts: www.gov.uk/get-flood-wa...
The Met Office have issued amber alerts across Tamworth.
Make sure you sign up for flood alerts: www.gov.uk/get-flood-wa...
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
☔ Storm Claudia ☔
The Met Office have issued amber alerts across Tamworth.
Make sure you sign up for flood alerts: www.gov.uk/get-flood-wa...
The Met Office have issued amber alerts across Tamworth.
Make sure you sign up for flood alerts: www.gov.uk/get-flood-wa...
Today marks Remembrance Sunday, a day to pause and honour all those who have served and sacrificed for our country. We especially remember the heroes from Tamworth and our local area who gave so much.
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget.
November 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today marks Remembrance Sunday, a day to pause and honour all those who have served and sacrificed for our country. We especially remember the heroes from Tamworth and our local area who gave so much.
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget.
Beast mode activated! 💪
This incredible man climbed Everest in 7 days! I'm so proud to work alongside him. As Minister for the Armed Forces he is doing incredible work.
This government is prioritising veterans and making sure we have proper homes for heroes. 🏠
This incredible man climbed Everest in 7 days! I'm so proud to work alongside him. As Minister for the Armed Forces he is doing incredible work.
This government is prioritising veterans and making sure we have proper homes for heroes. 🏠
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Beast mode activated! 💪
This incredible man climbed Everest in 7 days! I'm so proud to work alongside him. As Minister for the Armed Forces he is doing incredible work.
This government is prioritising veterans and making sure we have proper homes for heroes. 🏠
This incredible man climbed Everest in 7 days! I'm so proud to work alongside him. As Minister for the Armed Forces he is doing incredible work.
This government is prioritising veterans and making sure we have proper homes for heroes. 🏠
I was honoured to plant a cross in the Speaker’s Remembrance Garden this week in memory of all those in Tamworth and our villages who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I was honoured to plant a cross in the Speaker’s Remembrance Garden this week in memory of all those in Tamworth and our villages who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
I want to wish Tamworth FC the best of luck in this year’s Emirates FA Cup, with the Lambs taking on Leyton Orient FC tonight. ⚽🐑
After last year’s historic run that saw the Lambs take on Premier League giants Spurs, here’s hoping for another unforgettable campaign. #MagicOfTheCup
After last year’s historic run that saw the Lambs take on Premier League giants Spurs, here’s hoping for another unforgettable campaign. #MagicOfTheCup
November 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I want to wish Tamworth FC the best of luck in this year’s Emirates FA Cup, with the Lambs taking on Leyton Orient FC tonight. ⚽🐑
After last year’s historic run that saw the Lambs take on Premier League giants Spurs, here’s hoping for another unforgettable campaign. #MagicOfTheCup
After last year’s historic run that saw the Lambs take on Premier League giants Spurs, here’s hoping for another unforgettable campaign. #MagicOfTheCup
This week I hit the road with the Business & Trade Committee, visiting Cambridge, Derby and Sheffield to hear from businesses, trade unions and experts on trade, skills and innovation.
October 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This week I hit the road with the Business & Trade Committee, visiting Cambridge, Derby and Sheffield to hear from businesses, trade unions and experts on trade, skills and innovation.
Last week I caught up with Neil and Lois from the Zemo Partnership to discuss the UK’s transition to clean transport and achieving net zero. It was inspiring to hear about their work on low-emission vehicles, sustainable fuels, and greener transport systems.
October 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Last week I caught up with Neil and Lois from the Zemo Partnership to discuss the UK’s transition to clean transport and achieving net zero. It was inspiring to hear about their work on low-emission vehicles, sustainable fuels, and greener transport systems.
🎉 20 million reasons to be happy! The Tamworth Herald recently reported the Pride in Place funding I’ve secured for Glascote and Stonydelph.
Let me know your thoughts here: www.sarahedwards.org.uk/yourplan
Let me know your thoughts here: www.sarahedwards.org.uk/yourplan
October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🎉 20 million reasons to be happy! The Tamworth Herald recently reported the Pride in Place funding I’ve secured for Glascote and Stonydelph.
Let me know your thoughts here: www.sarahedwards.org.uk/yourplan
Let me know your thoughts here: www.sarahedwards.org.uk/yourplan
Wishing all who celebrate a very Happy Diwali! 🌟
May the Festival of Lights bring joy, hope and prosperity to you and your loved ones.
May the Festival of Lights bring joy, hope and prosperity to you and your loved ones.
October 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Wishing all who celebrate a very Happy Diwali! 🌟
May the Festival of Lights bring joy, hope and prosperity to you and your loved ones.
May the Festival of Lights bring joy, hope and prosperity to you and your loved ones.
Tonight I hosted a residents’ surgery in Edingale to speak with local people about the issues that matter to them.
I hold regular surgeries across the constituency — if you’d like an appointment, please get in touch with my office at sarah.edwards.mp@parliament.uk
I hold regular surgeries across the constituency — if you’d like an appointment, please get in touch with my office at sarah.edwards.mp@parliament.uk
October 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Tonight I hosted a residents’ surgery in Edingale to speak with local people about the issues that matter to them.
I hold regular surgeries across the constituency — if you’d like an appointment, please get in touch with my office at sarah.edwards.mp@parliament.uk
I hold regular surgeries across the constituency — if you’d like an appointment, please get in touch with my office at sarah.edwards.mp@parliament.uk
I strongly welcome the ceasefire in Gaza. Here is my statement.
October 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I strongly welcome the ceasefire in Gaza. Here is my statement.
🎉 Funding Announcement! 🎉
I’m delighted to share that the Government has secured over £139,000 for Tamworth Castle!
Tamworth Castle is a treasured part of our town’s history, and this investment ensures it can continue to tell its incredible story for generations to come. 🏰✨
I’m delighted to share that the Government has secured over £139,000 for Tamworth Castle!
Tamworth Castle is a treasured part of our town’s history, and this investment ensures it can continue to tell its incredible story for generations to come. 🏰✨
October 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🎉 Funding Announcement! 🎉
I’m delighted to share that the Government has secured over £139,000 for Tamworth Castle!
Tamworth Castle is a treasured part of our town’s history, and this investment ensures it can continue to tell its incredible story for generations to come. 🏰✨
I’m delighted to share that the Government has secured over £139,000 for Tamworth Castle!
Tamworth Castle is a treasured part of our town’s history, and this investment ensures it can continue to tell its incredible story for generations to come. 🏰✨
Today marks 2 years since the October 7th attacks. We remember those who lost their lives, and those who still remain in captivity. Our thoughts are with the hostages and their families, and we hope for peace and their safe return.
October 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Today marks 2 years since the October 7th attacks. We remember those who lost their lives, and those who still remain in captivity. Our thoughts are with the hostages and their families, and we hope for peace and their safe return.
As a dog lover, I was thrilled to speak with Guide Dogs at Labour Party Conference about the vital role they play in supporting people with sight loss. 🐶
Here in Tamworth, their staff and volunteers do brilliant work raising awareness, fundraising and supporting those who rely on guide dogs.
Here in Tamworth, their staff and volunteers do brilliant work raising awareness, fundraising and supporting those who rely on guide dogs.
October 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As a dog lover, I was thrilled to speak with Guide Dogs at Labour Party Conference about the vital role they play in supporting people with sight loss. 🐶
Here in Tamworth, their staff and volunteers do brilliant work raising awareness, fundraising and supporting those who rely on guide dogs.
Here in Tamworth, their staff and volunteers do brilliant work raising awareness, fundraising and supporting those who rely on guide dogs.
🏡 Labour’s new reforms to make buying or selling a home faster, cheaper, and easier.
These common-sense changes will:
✅ Save first-time buyers £710 on average
✅ Halve failed transactions, cutting stress and wasted time
✅ Speed up the process by up to four weeks
These common-sense changes will:
✅ Save first-time buyers £710 on average
✅ Halve failed transactions, cutting stress and wasted time
✅ Speed up the process by up to four weeks
October 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🏡 Labour’s new reforms to make buying or selling a home faster, cheaper, and easier.
These common-sense changes will:
✅ Save first-time buyers £710 on average
✅ Halve failed transactions, cutting stress and wasted time
✅ Speed up the process by up to four weeks
These common-sense changes will:
✅ Save first-time buyers £710 on average
✅ Halve failed transactions, cutting stress and wasted time
✅ Speed up the process by up to four weeks
Last week I was proud to announce a record £20 million investment for Stonydelph and Glascote through the new Pride in Place Programme. I want to hear from as many local people as possible about how this money should be spent.
Have your say here: www.sarahedwards.org.uk/yourplan
Have your say here: www.sarahedwards.org.uk/yourplan
October 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Last week I was proud to announce a record £20 million investment for Stonydelph and Glascote through the new Pride in Place Programme. I want to hear from as many local people as possible about how this money should be spent.
Have your say here: www.sarahedwards.org.uk/yourplan
Have your say here: www.sarahedwards.org.uk/yourplan
As a Humanist, I’m proud to back Humanists UK’s campaign to legalise humanist weddings in England & Wales. Everyone should have the right to a ceremony that reflects their values. I recently hosted a Parliamentary debate calling for change, and the Government has now committed to making it happen
October 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As a Humanist, I’m proud to back Humanists UK’s campaign to legalise humanist weddings in England & Wales. Everyone should have the right to a ceremony that reflects their values. I recently hosted a Parliamentary debate calling for change, and the Government has now committed to making it happen
Over Labour Conference, I was delighted to join a range of events hosted by SME4Labour, a fantastic organisation that gives a voice to small and medium-sized enterprises within the Labour movement. SMEs are the backbone of our economy, driving growth, innovation and good jobs across the country.
October 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Over Labour Conference, I was delighted to join a range of events hosted by SME4Labour, a fantastic organisation that gives a voice to small and medium-sized enterprises within the Labour movement. SMEs are the backbone of our economy, driving growth, innovation and good jobs across the country.
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the recognition of Humanist marriage in England and Wales!
In June, I secured a debate on this very issue, alongside my colleagues Lizzi Collinge MP and Freddie van Mierlo MP, and I’m pleased that following that debate the law is changing.
In June, I secured a debate on this very issue, alongside my colleagues Lizzi Collinge MP and Freddie van Mierlo MP, and I’m pleased that following that debate the law is changing.
October 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the recognition of Humanist marriage in England and Wales!
In June, I secured a debate on this very issue, alongside my colleagues Lizzi Collinge MP and Freddie van Mierlo MP, and I’m pleased that following that debate the law is changing.
In June, I secured a debate on this very issue, alongside my colleagues Lizzi Collinge MP and Freddie van Mierlo MP, and I’m pleased that following that debate the law is changing.
I am proud to support Lucy Powell for the Deputy Leadership of the Labour Party.
Lucy has the vision, experience and energy to unite our movement and take us forward together.
Lucy has the vision, experience and energy to unite our movement and take us forward together.
September 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I am proud to support Lucy Powell for the Deputy Leadership of the Labour Party.
Lucy has the vision, experience and energy to unite our movement and take us forward together.
Lucy has the vision, experience and energy to unite our movement and take us forward together.
I was really pleased to discuss Labour’s ‘Forces First’ housing plan with Minister Al Carnes. 🏠
This Government is committed to supporting armed forces families, ensuring they have priority access to new homes on surplus MoD land. 🇬🇧
This Government is committed to supporting armed forces families, ensuring they have priority access to new homes on surplus MoD land. 🇬🇧
September 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I was really pleased to discuss Labour’s ‘Forces First’ housing plan with Minister Al Carnes. 🏠
This Government is committed to supporting armed forces families, ensuring they have priority access to new homes on surplus MoD land. 🇬🇧
This Government is committed to supporting armed forces families, ensuring they have priority access to new homes on surplus MoD land. 🇬🇧
This morning I hosted a coffee morning at the Coton Centre to discuss speeding and road safety in Spital. I’ll be taking what we’ve heard to the County Council and the police to push for action to make our roads safer.
You can share your thoughts here: www.sarahedwards.org.uk/spital
You can share your thoughts here: www.sarahedwards.org.uk/spital
September 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This morning I hosted a coffee morning at the Coton Centre to discuss speeding and road safety in Spital. I’ll be taking what we’ve heard to the County Council and the police to push for action to make our roads safer.
You can share your thoughts here: www.sarahedwards.org.uk/spital
You can share your thoughts here: www.sarahedwards.org.uk/spital
Rugby World Cup winners! 🏆🌹
Massive congratulations to England’s Red Roses! 🏴
Massive congratulations to England’s Red Roses! 🏴
September 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Rugby World Cup winners! 🏆🌹
Massive congratulations to England’s Red Roses! 🏴
Massive congratulations to England’s Red Roses! 🏴