Alistair Strathern MP
@alistrathern.bsky.social
Hitchin’s Labour MP | Standing up for our towns & villages.
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The story of the UK’s first ever community owned pub… 🍻
And why I’m backing @coopparty.party.coop’s campaign for stronger community ownership powers ✅
👉 youtu.be/6_Gs7MHAyxU
And why I’m backing @coopparty.party.coop’s campaign for stronger community ownership powers ✅
👉 youtu.be/6_Gs7MHAyxU
Well that lasted a whole 8 hours from this morning then…
January 18, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Well that lasted a whole 8 hours from this morning then…
Thank you to everyone who came along to a great discussion event in Shefford today! 💬
Whether it’s boosting local GP capacity or taking on CBC over pothole ridden roads, my work is always better for your input ✅
Whether it’s boosting local GP capacity or taking on CBC over pothole ridden roads, my work is always better for your input ✅
January 17, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Thank you to everyone who came along to a great discussion event in Shefford today! 💬
Whether it’s boosting local GP capacity or taking on CBC over pothole ridden roads, my work is always better for your input ✅
Whether it’s boosting local GP capacity or taking on CBC over pothole ridden roads, my work is always better for your input ✅
Cracking turnout at 8am this morning for our men’s mental health walk and talk event!
January 17, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Cracking turnout at 8am this morning for our men’s mental health walk and talk event!
Cutting Local NHS Waiting Lists by Over 20,000 ✅📉
Investment and targeted reforms are starting to pay off. Since the general election, waiting lists across our local NHS trusts have fallen by more than 20,000.
But we’re not stopping here.
Investment and targeted reforms are starting to pay off. Since the general election, waiting lists across our local NHS trusts have fallen by more than 20,000.
But we’re not stopping here.
January 16, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Cutting Local NHS Waiting Lists by Over 20,000 ✅📉
Investment and targeted reforms are starting to pay off. Since the general election, waiting lists across our local NHS trusts have fallen by more than 20,000.
But we’re not stopping here.
Investment and targeted reforms are starting to pay off. Since the general election, waiting lists across our local NHS trusts have fallen by more than 20,000.
But we’re not stopping here.
One of the issues families regularly raise with me about SEND provision is the lack of training for teaching staff 🧑🏫
Every child deserves the right support. So I’m delighted Government has listened and acted, investing £200m in an ambitious new training scheme for educators ✅
Every child deserves the right support. So I’m delighted Government has listened and acted, investing £200m in an ambitious new training scheme for educators ✅
January 16, 2026 at 9:33 AM
One of the issues families regularly raise with me about SEND provision is the lack of training for teaching staff 🧑🏫
Every child deserves the right support. So I’m delighted Government has listened and acted, investing £200m in an ambitious new training scheme for educators ✅
Every child deserves the right support. So I’m delighted Government has listened and acted, investing £200m in an ambitious new training scheme for educators ✅
Another fall in NHS waiting lists 📉
There’s a long way to go yet, and too many people’s experience of the NHS still simply isn’t good enough.
But today’s waiting list falls are another welcome sign that our investments and reforms to the NHS are paying off ✅
There’s a long way to go yet, and too many people’s experience of the NHS still simply isn’t good enough.
But today’s waiting list falls are another welcome sign that our investments and reforms to the NHS are paying off ✅
January 15, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Another fall in NHS waiting lists 📉
There’s a long way to go yet, and too many people’s experience of the NHS still simply isn’t good enough.
But today’s waiting list falls are another welcome sign that our investments and reforms to the NHS are paying off ✅
There’s a long way to go yet, and too many people’s experience of the NHS still simply isn’t good enough.
But today’s waiting list falls are another welcome sign that our investments and reforms to the NHS are paying off ✅
Changes to Grok by X are an important win and testament to everyone who called out this grim practise.
Especially the many women who did so knowing it would make them a target for exactly this abuse.
Plenty more to do, but a welcome reminder that it’s in our power to make online spaces safer.
Especially the many women who did so knowing it would make them a target for exactly this abuse.
Plenty more to do, but a welcome reminder that it’s in our power to make online spaces safer.
January 15, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Changes to Grok by X are an important win and testament to everyone who called out this grim practise.
Especially the many women who did so knowing it would make them a target for exactly this abuse.
Plenty more to do, but a welcome reminder that it’s in our power to make online spaces safer.
Especially the many women who did so knowing it would make them a target for exactly this abuse.
Plenty more to do, but a welcome reminder that it’s in our power to make online spaces safer.
Record breaking deal for new renewable energy 🚀
Today we anounced a the largest ever expansion in renewable ofshore windpower. This will play a vital role in driving forward the transition to clean, secure and price stable renewable power and will create enough energy to power over 12m homes.
Today we anounced a the largest ever expansion in renewable ofshore windpower. This will play a vital role in driving forward the transition to clean, secure and price stable renewable power and will create enough energy to power over 12m homes.
January 14, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Record breaking deal for new renewable energy 🚀
Today we anounced a the largest ever expansion in renewable ofshore windpower. This will play a vital role in driving forward the transition to clean, secure and price stable renewable power and will create enough energy to power over 12m homes.
Today we anounced a the largest ever expansion in renewable ofshore windpower. This will play a vital role in driving forward the transition to clean, secure and price stable renewable power and will create enough energy to power over 12m homes.
This year we’re strengthening your rights at work 💪
January 10, 2026 at 10:49 AM
This year we’re strengthening your rights at work 💪
It’s a joke to think making access to Grok’s capability for digital sexual assault a paid for feature recognises the severity of the issue, and the distress it continues to cause.
I wrote for @huffpost.com about why politicians and regulators must act with the urgency required ✍️
I wrote for @huffpost.com about why politicians and regulators must act with the urgency required ✍️
Writing for HuffPost UK, Labour MP Alistair Strathern says we a moral imperative to tackle non-consensual image generation sooner rather than later.
Politicians Must Try Harder To Stamp Out Abhorrent Deepfake Trend – Before It Gets Too Big'
Writing for HuffPost UK, Labour MP Alistair Strathern says we a moral imperative to tackle non-consensual image generation sooner rather than later.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 1:29 PM
It’s a joke to think making access to Grok’s capability for digital sexual assault a paid for feature recognises the severity of the issue, and the distress it continues to cause.
I wrote for @huffpost.com about why politicians and regulators must act with the urgency required ✍️
I wrote for @huffpost.com about why politicians and regulators must act with the urgency required ✍️
The grim use of AI tool Grok to creat fake sexual images has laid down stark challenges for regulators and politicians.
It’s imperative we meet them.
My thoughts in @huffpost.co.uk on what this latest fight means in the battle for online safety ✍️
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/politi...
It’s imperative we meet them.
My thoughts in @huffpost.co.uk on what this latest fight means in the battle for online safety ✍️
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/politi...
'Politicians Must Try Harder To Stamp Out Abhorrent Deepfake Trend – Before It Gets Too Big'
Writing for HuffPost UK, Labour MP Alistair Strathern says we a moral imperative to tackle non-consensual image generation sooner rather than later.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 8:47 AM
The grim use of AI tool Grok to creat fake sexual images has laid down stark challenges for regulators and politicians.
It’s imperative we meet them.
My thoughts in @huffpost.co.uk on what this latest fight means in the battle for online safety ✍️
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/politi...
It’s imperative we meet them.
My thoughts in @huffpost.co.uk on what this latest fight means in the battle for online safety ✍️
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/politi...
Thank you to everyone who came to my latest SEND roundtable today 💬
From extra funding to more specialist places we’ve made progress, but fundamental changes are needed.
I’m determined we ensure every young person gets the support they need to succeed ✅
From extra funding to more specialist places we’ve made progress, but fundamental changes are needed.
I’m determined we ensure every young person gets the support they need to succeed ✅
January 8, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Thank you to everyone who came to my latest SEND roundtable today 💬
From extra funding to more specialist places we’ve made progress, but fundamental changes are needed.
I’m determined we ensure every young person gets the support they need to succeed ✅
From extra funding to more specialist places we’ve made progress, but fundamental changes are needed.
I’m determined we ensure every young person gets the support they need to succeed ✅
Clean solar power has a vital role
in getting us off polluting oil and gas ☀️
Together we’ve:
✅ Secured bill cutting panels for local schools and hospitals
✅ Persuaded the Government to require them on new homes
⏳Now I’m pushing to get more panels on car parks and warehouses!
in getting us off polluting oil and gas ☀️
Together we’ve:
✅ Secured bill cutting panels for local schools and hospitals
✅ Persuaded the Government to require them on new homes
⏳Now I’m pushing to get more panels on car parks and warehouses!
January 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Clean solar power has a vital role
in getting us off polluting oil and gas ☀️
Together we’ve:
✅ Secured bill cutting panels for local schools and hospitals
✅ Persuaded the Government to require them on new homes
⏳Now I’m pushing to get more panels on car parks and warehouses!
in getting us off polluting oil and gas ☀️
Together we’ve:
✅ Secured bill cutting panels for local schools and hospitals
✅ Persuaded the Government to require them on new homes
⏳Now I’m pushing to get more panels on car parks and warehouses!
Reposted by Alistair Strathern MP
"My post had simply crossed his timeline, and his first instinct was to strip me as naked as the public chatbot would allow. The ease of access to this technology on a mainstream social media platform streamlined his misogyny."
www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/grok...
www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/grok...
I called out Grok for removing women’s clothes, then it removed mine
"While AI technology removed my clothes, it did not silence me."
www.glamourmagazine.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 10:49 AM
"My post had simply crossed his timeline, and his first instinct was to strip me as naked as the public chatbot would allow. The ease of access to this technology on a mainstream social media platform streamlined his misogyny."
www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/grok...
www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/grok...
The story of the UK’s first ever community owned pub… 🍻
And why I’m backing @coopparty.party.coop’s campaign for stronger community ownership powers ✅
👉 youtu.be/6_Gs7MHAyxU
And why I’m backing @coopparty.party.coop’s campaign for stronger community ownership powers ✅
👉 youtu.be/6_Gs7MHAyxU
Who says you can't fight big business?
YouTube video by Co-operative Party
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January 6, 2026 at 1:47 PM
The story of the UK’s first ever community owned pub… 🍻
And why I’m backing @coopparty.party.coop’s campaign for stronger community ownership powers ✅
👉 youtu.be/6_Gs7MHAyxU
And why I’m backing @coopparty.party.coop’s campaign for stronger community ownership powers ✅
👉 youtu.be/6_Gs7MHAyxU
Zero tolerance for AI sexualising images of children ❌
It’s been sickening to hear reports of AI tools on social media platforms being used to create sexualised images of children.
Today in Parliament I pressed Ministers to refuse to tolerate vile practise.
It’s been sickening to hear reports of AI tools on social media platforms being used to create sexualised images of children.
Today in Parliament I pressed Ministers to refuse to tolerate vile practise.
January 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Zero tolerance for AI sexualising images of children ❌
It’s been sickening to hear reports of AI tools on social media platforms being used to create sexualised images of children.
Today in Parliament I pressed Ministers to refuse to tolerate vile practise.
It’s been sickening to hear reports of AI tools on social media platforms being used to create sexualised images of children.
Today in Parliament I pressed Ministers to refuse to tolerate vile practise.
The Red Lion pub in my constituency is the UK’s 1st ever community owned pub! 🍻
But we need stronger community ownership rights to ensure local areas can protect the assets that matter most them ✅
Great to speak to the Mirror with @coopparty.party.coop about why this is so important 👇
But we need stronger community ownership rights to ensure local areas can protect the assets that matter most them ✅
Great to speak to the Mirror with @coopparty.party.coop about why this is so important 👇
January 2, 2026 at 10:23 AM
The Red Lion pub in my constituency is the UK’s 1st ever community owned pub! 🍻
But we need stronger community ownership rights to ensure local areas can protect the assets that matter most them ✅
Great to speak to the Mirror with @coopparty.party.coop about why this is so important 👇
But we need stronger community ownership rights to ensure local areas can protect the assets that matter most them ✅
Great to speak to the Mirror with @coopparty.party.coop about why this is so important 👇
We’re delivering the biggest reforms for animal welfare in a generation 🐶🎉
Including a long overdue ban on the inhumane farming of puppies ❌
Including a long overdue ban on the inhumane farming of puppies ❌
December 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We’re delivering the biggest reforms for animal welfare in a generation 🐶🎉
Including a long overdue ban on the inhumane farming of puppies ❌
Including a long overdue ban on the inhumane farming of puppies ❌
Delighted we’ve secured funding for 130 extra SEND provision places in Central Beds 📈
There’s no single silver bullet for the challenges facing SEND education, but this is another welcome step forwards ✅
There’s no single silver bullet for the challenges facing SEND education, but this is another welcome step forwards ✅
December 22, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Delighted we’ve secured funding for 130 extra SEND provision places in Central Beds 📈
There’s no single silver bullet for the challenges facing SEND education, but this is another welcome step forwards ✅
There’s no single silver bullet for the challenges facing SEND education, but this is another welcome step forwards ✅
Great to stop by Hitchin Carers Cafe’s Christmas party yesterday!
This weekly group has become a lifeline for local carers. A huge thank you to Hitchin Tilehouse Rotary club for making it possible, and to all our carers who do so much for so many across our community 👏
This weekly group has become a lifeline for local carers. A huge thank you to Hitchin Tilehouse Rotary club for making it possible, and to all our carers who do so much for so many across our community 👏
December 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Great to stop by Hitchin Carers Cafe’s Christmas party yesterday!
This weekly group has become a lifeline for local carers. A huge thank you to Hitchin Tilehouse Rotary club for making it possible, and to all our carers who do so much for so many across our community 👏
This weekly group has become a lifeline for local carers. A huge thank you to Hitchin Tilehouse Rotary club for making it possible, and to all our carers who do so much for so many across our community 👏
And that’s a wrap in Westminster for Christmas 🎄🎅🏼
A busy few days of constituency events and engagements ahead. But as the last sitting week in Westminster draws to a close, I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s engaged in my Parliamentary work this year. 👏
A busy few days of constituency events and engagements ahead. But as the last sitting week in Westminster draws to a close, I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s engaged in my Parliamentary work this year. 👏
December 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
And that’s a wrap in Westminster for Christmas 🎄🎅🏼
A busy few days of constituency events and engagements ahead. But as the last sitting week in Westminster draws to a close, I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s engaged in my Parliamentary work this year. 👏
A busy few days of constituency events and engagements ahead. But as the last sitting week in Westminster draws to a close, I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s engaged in my Parliamentary work this year. 👏
Having long campaigned to improve provision for young people with additional needs, I’m delighted we’ve secured funding for 130 additional SEND places across Central Beds 📈
I’ll be pushing CBC to ensure they use this funding to deliver the right provision for our community ✅
I’ll be pushing CBC to ensure they use this funding to deliver the right provision for our community ✅
December 19, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Having long campaigned to improve provision for young people with additional needs, I’m delighted we’ve secured funding for 130 additional SEND places across Central Beds 📈
I’ll be pushing CBC to ensure they use this funding to deliver the right provision for our community ✅
I’ll be pushing CBC to ensure they use this funding to deliver the right provision for our community ✅
🚨🏡Great news on our Unadopted Estates campaign!🏡🚨
Two new Govt consultations now out on:
✅ Better protections from rip off management companies
✅ Reducing unadopted estates in the first place
Lots more to do, but these are some crucial steps forward 👏
Two new Govt consultations now out on:
✅ Better protections from rip off management companies
✅ Reducing unadopted estates in the first place
Lots more to do, but these are some crucial steps forward 👏
December 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🚨🏡Great news on our Unadopted Estates campaign!🏡🚨
Two new Govt consultations now out on:
✅ Better protections from rip off management companies
✅ Reducing unadopted estates in the first place
Lots more to do, but these are some crucial steps forward 👏
Two new Govt consultations now out on:
✅ Better protections from rip off management companies
✅ Reducing unadopted estates in the first place
Lots more to do, but these are some crucial steps forward 👏
📣 Great news for young people: thousands will once again have the chance to study and train in Europe for a year 🇬🇧🤝🇪🇺
The loss of Erasmus was one of the many failures of the last Government’s Brexit deal. Today I spoke in the House of Commons about how we’re putting this right.
The loss of Erasmus was one of the many failures of the last Government’s Brexit deal. Today I spoke in the House of Commons about how we’re putting this right.
December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
📣 Great news for young people: thousands will once again have the chance to study and train in Europe for a year 🇬🇧🤝🇪🇺
The loss of Erasmus was one of the many failures of the last Government’s Brexit deal. Today I spoke in the House of Commons about how we’re putting this right.
The loss of Erasmus was one of the many failures of the last Government’s Brexit deal. Today I spoke in the House of Commons about how we’re putting this right.
It’s time to stop ducking the challenges faced by men and boys...
For too long politicians haven’t seemed to see or speak to some of the specific challenges facing men and boys growing up Britain today.
Today I pushed Ministers to ensure we step up and ensure we do.
For too long politicians haven’t seemed to see or speak to some of the specific challenges facing men and boys growing up Britain today.
Today I pushed Ministers to ensure we step up and ensure we do.
December 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM
It’s time to stop ducking the challenges faced by men and boys...
For too long politicians haven’t seemed to see or speak to some of the specific challenges facing men and boys growing up Britain today.
Today I pushed Ministers to ensure we step up and ensure we do.
For too long politicians haven’t seemed to see or speak to some of the specific challenges facing men and boys growing up Britain today.
Today I pushed Ministers to ensure we step up and ensure we do.