Tom Gordon MP
@tomgordonld.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate & Knaresborough
🍺 Our pubs are the heart of our community - but too many are struggling to survive.
👏 Today I met with British Beer & Pub Association, they and the Lib Dems share the same goal: helping our pubs thrive.
💰 That’s why I’m proud the Lib Dems are calling for an emergency VAT cut for hospitality.
👏 Today I met with British Beer & Pub Association, they and the Lib Dems share the same goal: helping our pubs thrive.
💰 That’s why I’m proud the Lib Dems are calling for an emergency VAT cut for hospitality.
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🍺 Our pubs are the heart of our community - but too many are struggling to survive.
👏 Today I met with British Beer & Pub Association, they and the Lib Dems share the same goal: helping our pubs thrive.
💰 That’s why I’m proud the Lib Dems are calling for an emergency VAT cut for hospitality.
👏 Today I met with British Beer & Pub Association, they and the Lib Dems share the same goal: helping our pubs thrive.
💰 That’s why I’m proud the Lib Dems are calling for an emergency VAT cut for hospitality.
Find my thoughts on today’s WASPI statement here 👇
November 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Find my thoughts on today’s WASPI statement here 👇
Last week, I outed myself as a gamer, something I don’t really ever talk about, and contributed to a debate on consumer protections for gamers.
Now spending my evening trying to figure out how to play Europa Universalis V.
I said if I was elected I would be unapologetically me!
Now spending my evening trying to figure out how to play Europa Universalis V.
I said if I was elected I would be unapologetically me!
November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Last week, I outed myself as a gamer, something I don’t really ever talk about, and contributed to a debate on consumer protections for gamers.
Now spending my evening trying to figure out how to play Europa Universalis V.
I said if I was elected I would be unapologetically me!
Now spending my evening trying to figure out how to play Europa Universalis V.
I said if I was elected I would be unapologetically me!
👏 Great to be out knocking on doors this week with some of our fantastic Harrogate Town and North Yorkshire Councillors
🔶 Door after door, we heard how Lib Dems at all tiers of government are making a real difference locally - working hard for residents all year round!
🔶 Door after door, we heard how Lib Dems at all tiers of government are making a real difference locally - working hard for residents all year round!
November 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
👏 Great to be out knocking on doors this week with some of our fantastic Harrogate Town and North Yorkshire Councillors
🔶 Door after door, we heard how Lib Dems at all tiers of government are making a real difference locally - working hard for residents all year round!
🔶 Door after door, we heard how Lib Dems at all tiers of government are making a real difference locally - working hard for residents all year round!
Lovely morning for parkrun round the stray - ahead of bonfire night and fireworks there this evening!
November 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Lovely morning for parkrun round the stray - ahead of bonfire night and fireworks there this evening!
I’ve written to the PM renewing my call for a full, judge-led inquiry into failings at TEWV.
Reviews haven’t delivered the change patients and families deserve. Only a proper inquiry can bring accountability and lasting improvement.
The Govt must act now to improve care and rebuild trust.
Reviews haven’t delivered the change patients and families deserve. Only a proper inquiry can bring accountability and lasting improvement.
The Govt must act now to improve care and rebuild trust.
November 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I’ve written to the PM renewing my call for a full, judge-led inquiry into failings at TEWV.
Reviews haven’t delivered the change patients and families deserve. Only a proper inquiry can bring accountability and lasting improvement.
The Govt must act now to improve care and rebuild trust.
Reviews haven’t delivered the change patients and families deserve. Only a proper inquiry can bring accountability and lasting improvement.
The Govt must act now to improve care and rebuild trust.
It is regrettable that the Joint Committee on Human Rights has taken this approach to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
In my view, a last-minute, one-off and narrow evidence session is woefully inadequate.
My letter to the Chair of the JCHR in full 👇
In my view, a last-minute, one-off and narrow evidence session is woefully inadequate.
My letter to the Chair of the JCHR in full 👇
November 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
It is regrettable that the Joint Committee on Human Rights has taken this approach to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
In my view, a last-minute, one-off and narrow evidence session is woefully inadequate.
My letter to the Chair of the JCHR in full 👇
In my view, a last-minute, one-off and narrow evidence session is woefully inadequate.
My letter to the Chair of the JCHR in full 👇
Out in Ripon this afternoon with Lord Dick Newby, lending a hand to Tom and the team in the Ripon City Council by-election. Lots of positive conversations on the doorstep!
October 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Out in Ripon this afternoon with Lord Dick Newby, lending a hand to Tom and the team in the Ripon City Council by-election. Lots of positive conversations on the doorstep!
Great evening knocking on doors in Bilton Woodfield.
Lots of people said, “But there aren’t any elections!”
True - not until 2027! But Lib Dems never stop working for our area. We’re out all year, not just at election time.
Lots of people said, “But there aren’t any elections!”
True - not until 2027! But Lib Dems never stop working for our area. We’re out all year, not just at election time.
October 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Great evening knocking on doors in Bilton Woodfield.
Lots of people said, “But there aren’t any elections!”
True - not until 2027! But Lib Dems never stop working for our area. We’re out all year, not just at election time.
Lots of people said, “But there aren’t any elections!”
True - not until 2027! But Lib Dems never stop working for our area. We’re out all year, not just at election time.
This afternoon, I joined Liberal Democrat colleagues to block Nigel Farage’s Bill, which would have ripped up people’s rights and withdrawn the UK from the ECHR.
We will keep fighting for our freedoms – the UK will not become a Trump-style America.
We will keep fighting for our freedoms – the UK will not become a Trump-style America.
October 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This afternoon, I joined Liberal Democrat colleagues to block Nigel Farage’s Bill, which would have ripped up people’s rights and withdrawn the UK from the ECHR.
We will keep fighting for our freedoms – the UK will not become a Trump-style America.
We will keep fighting for our freedoms – the UK will not become a Trump-style America.
Veterans dedicate their lives to protecting our country, yet often they’re left without the support they need.
The Armed Forces Covenant is meant to protect them - but it’s failing.
Words on paper mean nothing without action. The Govt must act now to ensure no veteran is left to struggle alone.
The Armed Forces Covenant is meant to protect them - but it’s failing.
Words on paper mean nothing without action. The Govt must act now to ensure no veteran is left to struggle alone.
October 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Veterans dedicate their lives to protecting our country, yet often they’re left without the support they need.
The Armed Forces Covenant is meant to protect them - but it’s failing.
Words on paper mean nothing without action. The Govt must act now to ensure no veteran is left to struggle alone.
The Armed Forces Covenant is meant to protect them - but it’s failing.
Words on paper mean nothing without action. The Govt must act now to ensure no veteran is left to struggle alone.
🔥 Incinerators – Landfill is disastrous, but burning waste isn’t the long-term answer. We must cut waste at the source, end single-use packaging, and boost recycling.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🔥 Incinerators – Landfill is disastrous, but burning waste isn’t the long-term answer. We must cut waste at the source, end single-use packaging, and boost recycling.
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💧 Water Quality – It’s time for tougher regulation and stronger fines, and to stop bill payers footing the bill for water companies’ failures.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
💧 Water Quality – It’s time for tougher regulation and stronger fines, and to stop bill payers footing the bill for water companies’ failures.
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This weekend, I was on BBC Look North to discuss key issues, including:
⚡ Energy & Nuclear Power – Households and businesses need relief on energy bills now. Nuclear can help bridge the gap as we scale up clean, renewable alternatives.
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⚡ Energy & Nuclear Power – Households and businesses need relief on energy bills now. Nuclear can help bridge the gap as we scale up clean, renewable alternatives.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
This weekend, I was on BBC Look North to discuss key issues, including:
⚡ Energy & Nuclear Power – Households and businesses need relief on energy bills now. Nuclear can help bridge the gap as we scale up clean, renewable alternatives.
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⚡ Energy & Nuclear Power – Households and businesses need relief on energy bills now. Nuclear can help bridge the gap as we scale up clean, renewable alternatives.
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Last week, I spoke in Parliament on cancer care & NHS workforce challenges.
✅Urged action to make the NHS a sustainable, rewarding career.
✅Highlighted Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity’s support for patients & staff.
✅Recognised the excellent work at the Robert Ogden Centre.
🎥Watch more
✅Urged action to make the NHS a sustainable, rewarding career.
✅Highlighted Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity’s support for patients & staff.
✅Recognised the excellent work at the Robert Ogden Centre.
🎥Watch more
October 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Last week, I spoke in Parliament on cancer care & NHS workforce challenges.
✅Urged action to make the NHS a sustainable, rewarding career.
✅Highlighted Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity’s support for patients & staff.
✅Recognised the excellent work at the Robert Ogden Centre.
🎥Watch more
✅Urged action to make the NHS a sustainable, rewarding career.
✅Highlighted Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity’s support for patients & staff.
✅Recognised the excellent work at the Robert Ogden Centre.
🎥Watch more
🚨 Big decision THIS WEEK! 🚨
💧 Harrogate Spring Water wants to expand, and chop down Rotary Wood to do it.
❌ I’ve objected to the plans, but I want to know what YOU think.
🗳️ My friend Andrew at Suffrago is polling local people - have your say here👇
suff.ag/QEQ1P4
💧 Harrogate Spring Water wants to expand, and chop down Rotary Wood to do it.
❌ I’ve objected to the plans, but I want to know what YOU think.
🗳️ My friend Andrew at Suffrago is polling local people - have your say here👇
suff.ag/QEQ1P4
October 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
🚨 Big decision THIS WEEK! 🚨
💧 Harrogate Spring Water wants to expand, and chop down Rotary Wood to do it.
❌ I’ve objected to the plans, but I want to know what YOU think.
🗳️ My friend Andrew at Suffrago is polling local people - have your say here👇
suff.ag/QEQ1P4
💧 Harrogate Spring Water wants to expand, and chop down Rotary Wood to do it.
❌ I’ve objected to the plans, but I want to know what YOU think.
🗳️ My friend Andrew at Suffrago is polling local people - have your say here👇
suff.ag/QEQ1P4
🌟Great to highlight the incredible work of the Great Start in Life Foundation in Parliament.
👏They do vital work supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
🚨 But the Government must step up too - and properly invest in public health services for young people.
👏They do vital work supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
🚨 But the Government must step up too - and properly invest in public health services for young people.
October 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
🌟Great to highlight the incredible work of the Great Start in Life Foundation in Parliament.
👏They do vital work supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
🚨 But the Government must step up too - and properly invest in public health services for young people.
👏They do vital work supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
🚨 But the Government must step up too - and properly invest in public health services for young people.
Today, I challenged the govt to urgently add China to the toughest level of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.
With growing evidence of covert influence in our political system & institutions, this step is crucial to close loopholes & reinforce the UK’s defences, safeguarding our democracy.
With growing evidence of covert influence in our political system & institutions, this step is crucial to close loopholes & reinforce the UK’s defences, safeguarding our democracy.
October 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Today, I challenged the govt to urgently add China to the toughest level of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.
With growing evidence of covert influence in our political system & institutions, this step is crucial to close loopholes & reinforce the UK’s defences, safeguarding our democracy.
With growing evidence of covert influence in our political system & institutions, this step is crucial to close loopholes & reinforce the UK’s defences, safeguarding our democracy.
☕️Great to join Macmillan’s Coffee Morning in Parliament - a valuable chance to hear from people living with cancer, NHS staff and community groups.
💚Macmillan do incredible work supporting people living with cancer - I’ll keep backing their vital efforts in Parliament and locally.
💚Macmillan do incredible work supporting people living with cancer - I’ll keep backing their vital efforts in Parliament and locally.
October 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
☕️Great to join Macmillan’s Coffee Morning in Parliament - a valuable chance to hear from people living with cancer, NHS staff and community groups.
💚Macmillan do incredible work supporting people living with cancer - I’ll keep backing their vital efforts in Parliament and locally.
💚Macmillan do incredible work supporting people living with cancer - I’ll keep backing their vital efforts in Parliament and locally.
Great to catch up with WASPI campaigners and hear about their ongoing fight for justice.
Successive governments have let down millions of women with unfair pension changes – and this one is no different.
I’ll keep standing with WASPI until they get the compensation and justice they deserve.
Successive governments have let down millions of women with unfair pension changes – and this one is no different.
I’ll keep standing with WASPI until they get the compensation and justice they deserve.
October 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Great to catch up with WASPI campaigners and hear about their ongoing fight for justice.
Successive governments have let down millions of women with unfair pension changes – and this one is no different.
I’ll keep standing with WASPI until they get the compensation and justice they deserve.
Successive governments have let down millions of women with unfair pension changes – and this one is no different.
I’ll keep standing with WASPI until they get the compensation and justice they deserve.
I attended a drop-in on Natasha’s Law - a landmark change improving food allergen labelling in the UK.
It’s helped people with allergies trust that what they buy is clearly labelled & safe.
But Natasha’s Law is just the start - there’s still more to do to protect those living with food allergies.
It’s helped people with allergies trust that what they buy is clearly labelled & safe.
But Natasha’s Law is just the start - there’s still more to do to protect those living with food allergies.
October 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I attended a drop-in on Natasha’s Law - a landmark change improving food allergen labelling in the UK.
It’s helped people with allergies trust that what they buy is clearly labelled & safe.
But Natasha’s Law is just the start - there’s still more to do to protect those living with food allergies.
It’s helped people with allergies trust that what they buy is clearly labelled & safe.
But Natasha’s Law is just the start - there’s still more to do to protect those living with food allergies.
💧The lasting impact of Thatcher-era privatisation – with essential services like water now in private hands, and our rivers paying the price
October 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
💧The lasting impact of Thatcher-era privatisation – with essential services like water now in private hands, and our rivers paying the price
📣 What’s next after conference season, and how we build Liberal Democrat support in Yorkshire
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October 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
📣 What’s next after conference season, and how we build Liberal Democrat support in Yorkshire
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Last week, I joined ITV’s Last Orders to discuss a range of key issues, including:
⚡The urgent need for a clear and credible plan to deliver net zero
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⚡The urgent need for a clear and credible plan to deliver net zero
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October 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Last week, I joined ITV’s Last Orders to discuss a range of key issues, including:
⚡The urgent need for a clear and credible plan to deliver net zero
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⚡The urgent need for a clear and credible plan to deliver net zero
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🏫 Great to visit Coppice Valley Primary to hear about plans for a new nursery funded through govt investment.
📚The project will help meet growing demand, support local families & strengthen early years education.
🤝Similar investment is needed for private & voluntary nursery providers too.
📚The project will help meet growing demand, support local families & strengthen early years education.
🤝Similar investment is needed for private & voluntary nursery providers too.
October 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🏫 Great to visit Coppice Valley Primary to hear about plans for a new nursery funded through govt investment.
📚The project will help meet growing demand, support local families & strengthen early years education.
🤝Similar investment is needed for private & voluntary nursery providers too.
📚The project will help meet growing demand, support local families & strengthen early years education.
🤝Similar investment is needed for private & voluntary nursery providers too.