Jen Craft
@thurrockjen.bsky.social
Labour MP for Thurrock
If you're a constituent looking for support, please email jen.craft.mp@parliament.uk
If you're a constituent looking for support, please email jen.craft.mp@parliament.uk
Parents voices must be at the heart of upcoming reforms to the SEND system.
Thank you to everyone who’s completed my survey – I’ve had over 100 responses! www.surveymonkey.com/r/JenCraftMPSendSurvey
If you need an easy read version, email jen.craft.mp@parliament.uk
(Thurrock residents only)
Thank you to everyone who’s completed my survey – I’ve had over 100 responses! www.surveymonkey.com/r/JenCraftMPSendSurvey
If you need an easy read version, email jen.craft.mp@parliament.uk
(Thurrock residents only)
August 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Parents voices must be at the heart of upcoming reforms to the SEND system.
Thank you to everyone who’s completed my survey – I’ve had over 100 responses! www.surveymonkey.com/r/JenCraftMPSendSurvey
If you need an easy read version, email jen.craft.mp@parliament.uk
(Thurrock residents only)
Thank you to everyone who’s completed my survey – I’ve had over 100 responses! www.surveymonkey.com/r/JenCraftMPSendSurvey
If you need an easy read version, email jen.craft.mp@parliament.uk
(Thurrock residents only)
I want to hear from you about fixing our broken SEND system.
If you're the parent or carer of a child in Thurrock with special educational needs or a disability, please fill in my survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MG8ST6Q
I'm determined that parents' voices are at the heart of the upcoming changes.
If you're the parent or carer of a child in Thurrock with special educational needs or a disability, please fill in my survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MG8ST6Q
I'm determined that parents' voices are at the heart of the upcoming changes.
August 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I want to hear from you about fixing our broken SEND system.
If you're the parent or carer of a child in Thurrock with special educational needs or a disability, please fill in my survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MG8ST6Q
I'm determined that parents' voices are at the heart of the upcoming changes.
If you're the parent or carer of a child in Thurrock with special educational needs or a disability, please fill in my survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MG8ST6Q
I'm determined that parents' voices are at the heart of the upcoming changes.
Latest report on govt use of BSL is testament to the progress made since 2022, with new departmental plans to continue growing awareness.
Clearly much more to do to embed needs of deaf signers at the heart of govt, which I will keep pushing for as chair of the BSL APPG.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Clearly much more to do to embed needs of deaf signers at the heart of govt, which I will keep pushing for as chair of the BSL APPG.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
British Sign Language (BSL) third report, May 2024 to April 2025
A report which details what the government is doing to promote and facilitate the use of British Sign Language (BSL) in its communications with the public.
www.gov.uk
July 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Latest report on govt use of BSL is testament to the progress made since 2022, with new departmental plans to continue growing awareness.
Clearly much more to do to embed needs of deaf signers at the heart of govt, which I will keep pushing for as chair of the BSL APPG.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Clearly much more to do to embed needs of deaf signers at the heart of govt, which I will keep pushing for as chair of the BSL APPG.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Great to speak at the East of England APPG meeting on Health Innovation yesterday.
A big thank you to @healthinnoveast.bsky.social for the work you're doing to improve prevention efforts across the East.
A big thank you to @healthinnoveast.bsky.social for the work you're doing to improve prevention efforts across the East.
July 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Great to speak at the East of England APPG meeting on Health Innovation yesterday.
A big thank you to @healthinnoveast.bsky.social for the work you're doing to improve prevention efforts across the East.
A big thank you to @healthinnoveast.bsky.social for the work you're doing to improve prevention efforts across the East.
SEND parents are furious that we have to spend time and energy we do not have, fighting against a system designed by successive Conservative governments to deny our children the support they need.
Change is coming under Labour, but after a decade of failure, parents are understandably anxious. /1
Change is coming under Labour, but after a decade of failure, parents are understandably anxious. /1
July 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
SEND parents are furious that we have to spend time and energy we do not have, fighting against a system designed by successive Conservative governments to deny our children the support they need.
Change is coming under Labour, but after a decade of failure, parents are understandably anxious. /1
Change is coming under Labour, but after a decade of failure, parents are understandably anxious. /1
97 years ago this week, women finally won the right to vote on equal terms with men.
Now, we have a record 264 female MPs in parliament.
We owe this success to the women who came before us.
I think our grandmothers would be proud to see how far we’ve come since they first went to the ballot box.
Now, we have a record 264 female MPs in parliament.
We owe this success to the women who came before us.
I think our grandmothers would be proud to see how far we’ve come since they first went to the ballot box.
July 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
97 years ago this week, women finally won the right to vote on equal terms with men.
Now, we have a record 264 female MPs in parliament.
We owe this success to the women who came before us.
I think our grandmothers would be proud to see how far we’ve come since they first went to the ballot box.
Now, we have a record 264 female MPs in parliament.
We owe this success to the women who came before us.
I think our grandmothers would be proud to see how far we’ve come since they first went to the ballot box.
I have chosen to sign a reasoned amendment which aims to halt the progress of the government’s welfare bill.
While I recognise the need for reform, I have serious concerns around the impacts of the proposed legislation - particularly for disabled people.
While I recognise the need for reform, I have serious concerns around the impacts of the proposed legislation - particularly for disabled people.
June 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I have chosen to sign a reasoned amendment which aims to halt the progress of the government’s welfare bill.
While I recognise the need for reform, I have serious concerns around the impacts of the proposed legislation - particularly for disabled people.
While I recognise the need for reform, I have serious concerns around the impacts of the proposed legislation - particularly for disabled people.
If an unmarried women looses her partner during pregnancy, she must undergo a traumatic legal process to register their name on the child's birth certificate.
I've proposed a bill that seeks to provide a simple process for bereaved mothers, dragging outdated legislation into the 21st century.
I've proposed a bill that seeks to provide a simple process for bereaved mothers, dragging outdated legislation into the 21st century.
June 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
If an unmarried women looses her partner during pregnancy, she must undergo a traumatic legal process to register their name on the child's birth certificate.
I've proposed a bill that seeks to provide a simple process for bereaved mothers, dragging outdated legislation into the 21st century.
I've proposed a bill that seeks to provide a simple process for bereaved mothers, dragging outdated legislation into the 21st century.
This week, I asked Education Minister @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social about the progress in delivering the British Sign Language GCSE.
As Chair of the BSL APPG, I've been working hard with fellow MPs and @bda.org.uk to get this lifechanging qualification introduced at the earliest opportunity.
As Chair of the BSL APPG, I've been working hard with fellow MPs and @bda.org.uk to get this lifechanging qualification introduced at the earliest opportunity.
June 17, 2025 at 10:43 AM
This week, I asked Education Minister @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social about the progress in delivering the British Sign Language GCSE.
As Chair of the BSL APPG, I've been working hard with fellow MPs and @bda.org.uk to get this lifechanging qualification introduced at the earliest opportunity.
As Chair of the BSL APPG, I've been working hard with fellow MPs and @bda.org.uk to get this lifechanging qualification introduced at the earliest opportunity.
Reposted by Jen Craft
🗯️ 'Changing culture, one voice at a time'
Reflecting on MP Jen Craft's recent speech sharing her lived experience, @andybell-centremh.bsky.social explores the power of MPs speaking out about mental health to fight stigma and foster culture change:
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/changing-cul...
Reflecting on MP Jen Craft's recent speech sharing her lived experience, @andybell-centremh.bsky.social explores the power of MPs speaking out about mental health to fight stigma and foster culture change:
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/changing-cul...
June 5, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🗯️ 'Changing culture, one voice at a time'
Reflecting on MP Jen Craft's recent speech sharing her lived experience, @andybell-centremh.bsky.social explores the power of MPs speaking out about mental health to fight stigma and foster culture change:
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/changing-cul...
Reflecting on MP Jen Craft's recent speech sharing her lived experience, @andybell-centremh.bsky.social explores the power of MPs speaking out about mental health to fight stigma and foster culture change:
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/changing-cul...
Brilliant to see the government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee taking effect in Thurrock, with eight new neighbourhood officers now on the beat thanks to this funding.
Constituents want visible, local policing. This is an excellent first step, and an important investment in our police force.
Constituents want visible, local policing. This is an excellent first step, and an important investment in our police force.
June 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Brilliant to see the government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee taking effect in Thurrock, with eight new neighbourhood officers now on the beat thanks to this funding.
Constituents want visible, local policing. This is an excellent first step, and an important investment in our police force.
Constituents want visible, local policing. This is an excellent first step, and an important investment in our police force.
The aims of the government’s Mental Health Bill can only be achieved when learning disabled and autistic people have access to proper community support.
We need a system of integrated care that encompasses health, housing and occupational needs👇
We need a system of integrated care that encompasses health, housing and occupational needs👇
1/3 📢 On Monday, MPs debated the Mental Health Bill in Parliament.
MP Jen Craft @thurrockjen.bsky.social, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPG) on Learning Disability, and other MPs called on the Government for a plan to develop sufficient community support
#MentalHealthBill
MP Jen Craft @thurrockjen.bsky.social, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPG) on Learning Disability, and other MPs called on the Government for a plan to develop sufficient community support
#MentalHealthBill
May 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The aims of the government’s Mental Health Bill can only be achieved when learning disabled and autistic people have access to proper community support.
We need a system of integrated care that encompasses health, housing and occupational needs👇
We need a system of integrated care that encompasses health, housing and occupational needs👇
For people with learning disabilities or autism, a locked mental health ward can be a living hell.
Under the 1983 Mental Health Act, these conditions alone can be used to justify detention.
I strongly welcome the government’s new Mental Health Bill, which will help end this shameful practise.
Under the 1983 Mental Health Act, these conditions alone can be used to justify detention.
I strongly welcome the government’s new Mental Health Bill, which will help end this shameful practise.
May 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
For people with learning disabilities or autism, a locked mental health ward can be a living hell.
Under the 1983 Mental Health Act, these conditions alone can be used to justify detention.
I strongly welcome the government’s new Mental Health Bill, which will help end this shameful practise.
Under the 1983 Mental Health Act, these conditions alone can be used to justify detention.
I strongly welcome the government’s new Mental Health Bill, which will help end this shameful practise.
In a debate on the Mental Health Bill, I spoke about my personal experience of serious mental illness.
While I have received good care, this is sadly the exception, and not the rule.
Too often, treatment is patronising, reductive, and inconsistent. /1
While I have received good care, this is sadly the exception, and not the rule.
Too often, treatment is patronising, reductive, and inconsistent. /1
May 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
In a debate on the Mental Health Bill, I spoke about my personal experience of serious mental illness.
While I have received good care, this is sadly the exception, and not the rule.
Too often, treatment is patronising, reductive, and inconsistent. /1
While I have received good care, this is sadly the exception, and not the rule.
Too often, treatment is patronising, reductive, and inconsistent. /1
A real honour to attend so many community events in Thurrock marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
An opportunity to celebrate that famous victory, while reflecting on those who sacrificed so much to defend our country and our freedoms.
An opportunity to celebrate that famous victory, while reflecting on those who sacrificed so much to defend our country and our freedoms.
May 9, 2025 at 11:32 AM
A real honour to attend so many community events in Thurrock marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
An opportunity to celebrate that famous victory, while reflecting on those who sacrificed so much to defend our country and our freedoms.
An opportunity to celebrate that famous victory, while reflecting on those who sacrificed so much to defend our country and our freedoms.
Reposted by Jen Craft
Gambling can cause serious harm. Financial, physical, and mental harm.
In England, there are 117 to 496 gambling-related suicides every year.
We're calling on Government to act now. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...
In England, there are 117 to 496 gambling-related suicides every year.
We're calling on Government to act now. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...
May 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Gambling can cause serious harm. Financial, physical, and mental harm.
In England, there are 117 to 496 gambling-related suicides every year.
We're calling on Government to act now. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...
In England, there are 117 to 496 gambling-related suicides every year.
We're calling on Government to act now. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...
Ahead of #VEDay80, I reflected in Parliament on the remarkable social change brought about by the end of the war.
As 300,000 disabled servicemen and women returned home, attitudes toward disability changed – leading to groundbreaking legislation considering the needs of disabled people.
As 300,000 disabled servicemen and women returned home, attitudes toward disability changed – leading to groundbreaking legislation considering the needs of disabled people.
May 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Ahead of #VEDay80, I reflected in Parliament on the remarkable social change brought about by the end of the war.
As 300,000 disabled servicemen and women returned home, attitudes toward disability changed – leading to groundbreaking legislation considering the needs of disabled people.
As 300,000 disabled servicemen and women returned home, attitudes toward disability changed – leading to groundbreaking legislation considering the needs of disabled people.
On the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we pay tribute to those who defended our nation and our freedom.
It's an opportunity for us to reflect on the extraordinary bravery of the wartime generation, in Thurrock and across the country, and celebrate the British values they fought to defend.
It's an opportunity for us to reflect on the extraordinary bravery of the wartime generation, in Thurrock and across the country, and celebrate the British values they fought to defend.
May 8, 2025 at 9:43 AM
On the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we pay tribute to those who defended our nation and our freedom.
It's an opportunity for us to reflect on the extraordinary bravery of the wartime generation, in Thurrock and across the country, and celebrate the British values they fought to defend.
It's an opportunity for us to reflect on the extraordinary bravery of the wartime generation, in Thurrock and across the country, and celebrate the British values they fought to defend.
In recent years there’s been a systematic failure to identify and address child sexual abuse in the family – with victims' voices ignored.
I asked @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social how Labour’s strategy on violence against women and girls will tackle this complex form of abuse.
I asked @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social how Labour’s strategy on violence against women and girls will tackle this complex form of abuse.
May 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
In recent years there’s been a systematic failure to identify and address child sexual abuse in the family – with victims' voices ignored.
I asked @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social how Labour’s strategy on violence against women and girls will tackle this complex form of abuse.
I asked @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social how Labour’s strategy on violence against women and girls will tackle this complex form of abuse.
Earlier this month, as Chair of the BSL APPG, I wrote to ministers asking for the next consultation on the new BSL GCSE to be brought forward📝
Pleased to see this launched today - bringing us one step closer to making this life-changing qualification a reality for young people.
@bda.org.uk
Pleased to see this launched today - bringing us one step closer to making this life-changing qualification a reality for young people.
@bda.org.uk
Ofqual launches next phase in British Sign Language GCSE development
New British Sign Language (BSL) consultation marks significant progress towards a fresh qualification that has the potential to connect communities.
www.gov.uk
April 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Earlier this month, as Chair of the BSL APPG, I wrote to ministers asking for the next consultation on the new BSL GCSE to be brought forward📝
Pleased to see this launched today - bringing us one step closer to making this life-changing qualification a reality for young people.
@bda.org.uk
Pleased to see this launched today - bringing us one step closer to making this life-changing qualification a reality for young people.
@bda.org.uk
School support staff, teaching assistants, and learning support assistants play a key role in enabling the inclusion of children with SEND in our schools.
I asked @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social what steps the department is taking to upskill the school support workforce to meet the needs of every child.
I asked @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social what steps the department is taking to upskill the school support workforce to meet the needs of every child.
April 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
School support staff, teaching assistants, and learning support assistants play a key role in enabling the inclusion of children with SEND in our schools.
I asked @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social what steps the department is taking to upskill the school support workforce to meet the needs of every child.
I asked @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social what steps the department is taking to upskill the school support workforce to meet the needs of every child.
I recently spoke to @sophiealichurch.bsky.social from
@thehousemag.bsky.social about my journey into politics.
We discussed my experiences as a SEND parent and how these shape my priorities in Parliament - including raising the profile of sign language 👇
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
@thehousemag.bsky.social about my journey into politics.
We discussed my experiences as a SEND parent and how these shape my priorities in Parliament - including raising the profile of sign language 👇
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
“It’s A Language, A Culture': Labour MP Jen Craft On Using Sign Language In Parliament
Jen Craft, the Labour MP for Thurrock, tells Sophie Church about campaigning alongside Morgan McSweeney and her fight to improve the lives of disab...
www.politicshome.com
April 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I recently spoke to @sophiealichurch.bsky.social from
@thehousemag.bsky.social about my journey into politics.
We discussed my experiences as a SEND parent and how these shape my priorities in Parliament - including raising the profile of sign language 👇
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
@thehousemag.bsky.social about my journey into politics.
We discussed my experiences as a SEND parent and how these shape my priorities in Parliament - including raising the profile of sign language 👇
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Privilege to lay a brick in @msenhshospitals.bsky.social’s new community diagnostic centre in Thurrock.
Great example of shifting NHS care into the community, cutting waiting lists with better access to vital tests and scans - closer to home for patients.
Great example of shifting NHS care into the community, cutting waiting lists with better access to vital tests and scans - closer to home for patients.
April 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Privilege to lay a brick in @msenhshospitals.bsky.social’s new community diagnostic centre in Thurrock.
Great example of shifting NHS care into the community, cutting waiting lists with better access to vital tests and scans - closer to home for patients.
Great example of shifting NHS care into the community, cutting waiting lists with better access to vital tests and scans - closer to home for patients.
Shocking report from @signhealth.bsky.social and the RNID.
Demonstrates the ongoing challenges that deaf signers face in accessing healthcare, with communication needs not being met.
Critical we address this to prevent serious consequences on health outcomes.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Demonstrates the ongoing challenges that deaf signers face in accessing healthcare, with communication needs not being met.
Critical we address this to prevent serious consequences on health outcomes.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS ‘routinely failing’ deaf patients in England, report finds
RNID survey finds half of sign language users did not understand diagnoses – some terminal – or how their treatment worked
www.theguardian.com
April 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Shocking report from @signhealth.bsky.social and the RNID.
Demonstrates the ongoing challenges that deaf signers face in accessing healthcare, with communication needs not being met.
Critical we address this to prevent serious consequences on health outcomes.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Demonstrates the ongoing challenges that deaf signers face in accessing healthcare, with communication needs not being met.
Critical we address this to prevent serious consequences on health outcomes.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
In recent years, there’s been an alarming increase in the prevalence of gambling addiction.
With people now bombarded with betting ads and able to gamble from their phones, I asked experts in @commonshealth.bsky.social about how we can safeguard children 📺👇
With people now bombarded with betting ads and able to gamble from their phones, I asked experts in @commonshealth.bsky.social about how we can safeguard children 📺👇
April 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
In recent years, there’s been an alarming increase in the prevalence of gambling addiction.
With people now bombarded with betting ads and able to gamble from their phones, I asked experts in @commonshealth.bsky.social about how we can safeguard children 📺👇
With people now bombarded with betting ads and able to gamble from their phones, I asked experts in @commonshealth.bsky.social about how we can safeguard children 📺👇