Victoria Collins MP
@victoria-collins.bsky.social
MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, Spokesperson for Science, Innovation & Technology, Liberal Democrat Vice President.
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Great to speak to @BBC3CR about the Government's missed opportunities
I’m disappointed by today's Autumn Budget announcement. The government have ignored the biggest lever for economic growth: creating a better trade deal with Europe
I’m disappointed by today's Autumn Budget announcement. The government have ignored the biggest lever for economic growth: creating a better trade deal with Europe
November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Great to speak to @BBC3CR about the Government's missed opportunities
I’m disappointed by today's Autumn Budget announcement. The government have ignored the biggest lever for economic growth: creating a better trade deal with Europe
I’m disappointed by today's Autumn Budget announcement. The government have ignored the biggest lever for economic growth: creating a better trade deal with Europe
While we wait for the Autumn Budget to be announced - families and pensioners are still struggling to get by while our local businesses are going bust across Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and our villages.
November 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
While we wait for the Autumn Budget to be announced - families and pensioners are still struggling to get by while our local businesses are going bust across Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and our villages.
In today's Everyday AI roundtable, we focused on Innovation & Growth in AI 📈
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In today's Everyday AI roundtable, we focused on Innovation & Growth in AI 📈
Our chalk streams are vulnerable.
I've written to Affinity Water about their Water Resources Management Plan and how it affects our precious chalk streams in Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and our villages
I've written to Affinity Water about their Water Resources Management Plan and how it affects our precious chalk streams in Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and our villages
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our chalk streams are vulnerable.
I've written to Affinity Water about their Water Resources Management Plan and how it affects our precious chalk streams in Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and our villages
I've written to Affinity Water about their Water Resources Management Plan and how it affects our precious chalk streams in Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and our villages
This week’s Everyday AI topic is Innovation & Growth in AI 📈
Discussing key questions around:
👉 What funding do UK startups need to compete globally?
👉 How can government procurement and regulation support responsible AI innovation?
Discussing key questions around:
👉 What funding do UK startups need to compete globally?
👉 How can government procurement and regulation support responsible AI innovation?
November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This week’s Everyday AI topic is Innovation & Growth in AI 📈
Discussing key questions around:
👉 What funding do UK startups need to compete globally?
👉 How can government procurement and regulation support responsible AI innovation?
Discussing key questions around:
👉 What funding do UK startups need to compete globally?
👉 How can government procurement and regulation support responsible AI innovation?
Don't miss the next antiques market in Berkhamsted on December 2nd! 🏺
Perfect way to support local traders and find some unique Christmas gifts and treasures ✨ #LoveLocal
Perfect way to support local traders and find some unique Christmas gifts and treasures ✨ #LoveLocal
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Don't miss the next antiques market in Berkhamsted on December 2nd! 🏺
Perfect way to support local traders and find some unique Christmas gifts and treasures ✨ #LoveLocal
Perfect way to support local traders and find some unique Christmas gifts and treasures ✨ #LoveLocal
Last week, I was told that the Government has effectively ruled out extending the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act to cover tradespeople's tools. This is simply not good enough.
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Last week, I was told that the Government has effectively ruled out extending the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act to cover tradespeople's tools. This is simply not good enough.
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour the lives of transgender people lost to violence and reaffirm our commitment to building a society where everyone can live safely, openly, and with dignity.
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour the lives of transgender people lost to violence and reaffirm our commitment to building a society where everyone can live safely, openly, and with dignity.
This week’s Everyday AI topic is AI Skills and Talent ⚙️
Discussing key questions around:
👉 How do we give every worker access to upskilling?
👉 What should AI literacy look like in schools and higher education?
👉 How do we empower SMEs, charities, and creators to adopt AI responsibly?
Discussing key questions around:
👉 How do we give every worker access to upskilling?
👉 What should AI literacy look like in schools and higher education?
👉 How do we empower SMEs, charities, and creators to adopt AI responsibly?
November 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
This week’s Everyday AI topic is AI Skills and Talent ⚙️
Discussing key questions around:
👉 How do we give every worker access to upskilling?
👉 What should AI literacy look like in schools and higher education?
👉 How do we empower SMEs, charities, and creators to adopt AI responsibly?
Discussing key questions around:
👉 How do we give every worker access to upskilling?
👉 What should AI literacy look like in schools and higher education?
👉 How do we empower SMEs, charities, and creators to adopt AI responsibly?
I spoke in Parliament yesterday about a farmer in Harpenden & Berkhamsted facing a £40,000 bill after a 200-tonne illegal dump on their land, and even risking prosecution if they can't clear it fast enough. At the same time, fixed term penalties for committing such a crime are pitiful in comparison.
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I spoke in Parliament yesterday about a farmer in Harpenden & Berkhamsted facing a £40,000 bill after a 200-tonne illegal dump on their land, and even risking prosecution if they can't clear it fast enough. At the same time, fixed term penalties for committing such a crime are pitiful in comparison.
I recently spoke to BBC Three Counties Radio about the unacceptable van thefts targeting tradespeople across Hertfordshire.
November 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I recently spoke to BBC Three Counties Radio about the unacceptable van thefts targeting tradespeople across Hertfordshire.
This week’s Everyday AI topic is AI Skills and Talent ⚙️
Discussing key questions around:
👉 How do we give every worker access to upskilling?
👉 What should AI literacy look like in schools and higher education?
👉 How do we empower SMEs, charities, and creators to adopt AI responsibly?
Discussing key questions around:
👉 How do we give every worker access to upskilling?
👉 What should AI literacy look like in schools and higher education?
👉 How do we empower SMEs, charities, and creators to adopt AI responsibly?
November 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This week’s Everyday AI topic is AI Skills and Talent ⚙️
Discussing key questions around:
👉 How do we give every worker access to upskilling?
👉 What should AI literacy look like in schools and higher education?
👉 How do we empower SMEs, charities, and creators to adopt AI responsibly?
Discussing key questions around:
👉 How do we give every worker access to upskilling?
👉 What should AI literacy look like in schools and higher education?
👉 How do we empower SMEs, charities, and creators to adopt AI responsibly?
In need of some Christmas gift inspiration? Head to Hamlins Toys in Berkhamsted! 🎄🧸
Such a wonderful selection of gifts for all ages! 🎁
#LoveLocal
Such a wonderful selection of gifts for all ages! 🎁
#LoveLocal
November 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
In need of some Christmas gift inspiration? Head to Hamlins Toys in Berkhamsted! 🎄🧸
Such a wonderful selection of gifts for all ages! 🎁
#LoveLocal
Such a wonderful selection of gifts for all ages! 🎁
#LoveLocal
Around 65% of Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency lies within the Green Belt, home to many rural villages whose character and setting define the area.
I’ve written to the Secretary of State with @gideonamos.bsky.social to raise concerns about how the new Grey Belt policy is being applied.
I’ve written to the Secretary of State with @gideonamos.bsky.social to raise concerns about how the new Grey Belt policy is being applied.
November 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Around 65% of Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency lies within the Green Belt, home to many rural villages whose character and setting define the area.
I’ve written to the Secretary of State with @gideonamos.bsky.social to raise concerns about how the new Grey Belt policy is being applied.
I’ve written to the Secretary of State with @gideonamos.bsky.social to raise concerns about how the new Grey Belt policy is being applied.
Today, I'm backing the @libdems.org.uk plan to cut energy bills by at least £90 per year 💡
People across Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and our villages are facing sky-high energy bills - this Government isn't doing enough.
People across Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and our villages are facing sky-high energy bills - this Government isn't doing enough.
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today, I'm backing the @libdems.org.uk plan to cut energy bills by at least £90 per year 💡
People across Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and our villages are facing sky-high energy bills - this Government isn't doing enough.
People across Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and our villages are facing sky-high energy bills - this Government isn't doing enough.
This morning, I raised concerns about AI chatbots in Parliament. Children are increasingly turning to chatbots for medical advice, emotional support and more - yet Ofcom regulations are unclear as to how one to one private conversations are regulated in the Online Safety Act.
November 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This morning, I raised concerns about AI chatbots in Parliament. Children are increasingly turning to chatbots for medical advice, emotional support and more - yet Ofcom regulations are unclear as to how one to one private conversations are regulated in the Online Safety Act.
Wow. It's an absolute honour to be elected as Vice President for the Liberals Democrats.
Thank you so much to everyone who supported in this campaign and to Kamran who ran a fantastic campaign.
Thank you so much to everyone who supported in this campaign and to Kamran who ran a fantastic campaign.
November 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Wow. It's an absolute honour to be elected as Vice President for the Liberals Democrats.
Thank you so much to everyone who supported in this campaign and to Kamran who ran a fantastic campaign.
Thank you so much to everyone who supported in this campaign and to Kamran who ran a fantastic campaign.
I was honoured to attend Tring's Remembrance Ceremony this morning, joining our community at 11am to observe the two-minute silence and pay tribute to those who gave their lives for our freedom.
Today we pause to remember all who gave everything for our freedom.
Today we pause to remember all who gave everything for our freedom.
November 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I was honoured to attend Tring's Remembrance Ceremony this morning, joining our community at 11am to observe the two-minute silence and pay tribute to those who gave their lives for our freedom.
Today we pause to remember all who gave everything for our freedom.
Today we pause to remember all who gave everything for our freedom.
It was a privilege to plant a cross in the House of Commons Gardens of Remembrance to remember those across Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring, and our villages who have fought and given their lives for our freedom.
Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
November 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
It was a privilege to plant a cross in the House of Commons Gardens of Remembrance to remember those across Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring, and our villages who have fought and given their lives for our freedom.
Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Spoke to members at the Stone Federation GB Drop-In to learn about the essential role British natural stone plays in our economy and communities 🪨
From supporting local jobs to preserving our heritage and building sustainably, natural stone is vital to our construction industry.
From supporting local jobs to preserving our heritage and building sustainably, natural stone is vital to our construction industry.
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Spoke to members at the Stone Federation GB Drop-In to learn about the essential role British natural stone plays in our economy and communities 🪨
From supporting local jobs to preserving our heritage and building sustainably, natural stone is vital to our construction industry.
From supporting local jobs to preserving our heritage and building sustainably, natural stone is vital to our construction industry.
👋 A few of the things I was up to last week!
November 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
👋 A few of the things I was up to last week!
Honoured to attend Remembrance Sunday parades in Harpenden & Berkhamsted today, standing alongside veterans, serving personnel, and our community to pay tribute to those who gave their lives for our freedom.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Honoured to attend Remembrance Sunday parades in Harpenden & Berkhamsted today, standing alongside veterans, serving personnel, and our community to pay tribute to those who gave their lives for our freedom.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
I spoke to BBC 3 Counties this morning about the unacceptable van thefts targeting tradespeople
What happened to my constituent David reflects a wider issue - people whose livelihoods depend on their vehicles deserve to know that when they call 999 during a crime, police will respond
What happened to my constituent David reflects a wider issue - people whose livelihoods depend on their vehicles deserve to know that when they call 999 during a crime, police will respond
November 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I spoke to BBC 3 Counties this morning about the unacceptable van thefts targeting tradespeople
What happened to my constituent David reflects a wider issue - people whose livelihoods depend on their vehicles deserve to know that when they call 999 during a crime, police will respond
What happened to my constituent David reflects a wider issue - people whose livelihoods depend on their vehicles deserve to know that when they call 999 during a crime, police will respond
Remember, remember the 5th of November - Bonfire Night! 🎆
Remembering this weekend's fantastic fireworks display at Beech Hyde Primary and Nursery organised by the Beech Hyde Association helping to raise money for the school.
Remembering this weekend's fantastic fireworks display at Beech Hyde Primary and Nursery organised by the Beech Hyde Association helping to raise money for the school.
November 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Remember, remember the 5th of November - Bonfire Night! 🎆
Remembering this weekend's fantastic fireworks display at Beech Hyde Primary and Nursery organised by the Beech Hyde Association helping to raise money for the school.
Remembering this weekend's fantastic fireworks display at Beech Hyde Primary and Nursery organised by the Beech Hyde Association helping to raise money for the school.
This morning's Everyday AI roundtable focused on AI Security 🔒
Bringing together leading experts, industry leaders, and civil society to discuss:
👉 What are today’s most critical AI‑enabled threats?
👉 How do we secure AI without stifling innovation?
👉What can SMEs realistically do?
Bringing together leading experts, industry leaders, and civil society to discuss:
👉 What are today’s most critical AI‑enabled threats?
👉 How do we secure AI without stifling innovation?
👉What can SMEs realistically do?
November 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This morning's Everyday AI roundtable focused on AI Security 🔒
Bringing together leading experts, industry leaders, and civil society to discuss:
👉 What are today’s most critical AI‑enabled threats?
👉 How do we secure AI without stifling innovation?
👉What can SMEs realistically do?
Bringing together leading experts, industry leaders, and civil society to discuss:
👉 What are today’s most critical AI‑enabled threats?
👉 How do we secure AI without stifling innovation?
👉What can SMEs realistically do?