Andy McDonald MP
@andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social
The big news for me was the abolition of the two child cap.
I've been campaigning for that ever since - and before - the election.
That's gone. That's great.
#Budget2025
I've been campaigning for that ever since - and before - the election.
That's gone. That's great.
#Budget2025
November 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The big news for me was the abolition of the two child cap.
I've been campaigning for that ever since - and before - the election.
That's gone. That's great.
#Budget2025
I've been campaigning for that ever since - and before - the election.
That's gone. That's great.
#Budget2025
Ending the Conservative two-child limit will lift thousands of children in Middlesbrough & Thornaby East and across the Tees Valley out of hardship, and I welcome it as the most immediate, cost-effective step to cut child poverty.
November 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Ending the Conservative two-child limit will lift thousands of children in Middlesbrough & Thornaby East and across the Tees Valley out of hardship, and I welcome it as the most immediate, cost-effective step to cut child poverty.
I've said the test of the Budget is whether it lifts real spending power.
Parliament's hard-working security guards want their pay up and conditions improved.
I supported them and their union PCS in their demand this morning.
Parliament's hard-working security guards want their pay up and conditions improved.
I supported them and their union PCS in their demand this morning.
November 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
I've said the test of the Budget is whether it lifts real spending power.
Parliament's hard-working security guards want their pay up and conditions improved.
I supported them and their union PCS in their demand this morning.
Parliament's hard-working security guards want their pay up and conditions improved.
I supported them and their union PCS in their demand this morning.
Families struggling to afford their bills are having to cut back on use of energy.
I support National Energy Action's #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay.
I support National Energy Action's #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay.
November 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Families struggling to afford their bills are having to cut back on use of energy.
I support National Energy Action's #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay.
I support National Energy Action's #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay.
The test of the Budget is whether it lifts real spending power and improves living standards for people on low- and middle-incomes.
They want their pay and incomes up, everyday fares and bills down, and public services improved through just and fair taxation.
#Budget2025
They want their pay and incomes up, everyday fares and bills down, and public services improved through just and fair taxation.
#Budget2025
November 26, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The test of the Budget is whether it lifts real spending power and improves living standards for people on low- and middle-incomes.
They want their pay and incomes up, everyday fares and bills down, and public services improved through just and fair taxation.
#Budget2025
They want their pay and incomes up, everyday fares and bills down, and public services improved through just and fair taxation.
#Budget2025
The system is failing spinal cord injury patients – we need a national strategy now.
I set out the call made by Spinal Cord Injury APPG with @spinalinjuries.bsky.social in our recent report 👇
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
I set out the call made by Spinal Cord Injury APPG with @spinalinjuries.bsky.social in our recent report 👇
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
Andy McDonald MP: ‘The system is failing spinal cord injury patients – we need a national strategy now’ - Politics.co.uk
The UK has a proud legacy in spinal cord injury (SCI) care. It was here, at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, that professor Sir Ludwig Guttmann pioneered a model of rehabilitation that placed the patient at...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The system is failing spinal cord injury patients – we need a national strategy now.
I set out the call made by Spinal Cord Injury APPG with @spinalinjuries.bsky.social in our recent report 👇
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
I set out the call made by Spinal Cord Injury APPG with @spinalinjuries.bsky.social in our recent report 👇
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
The Tories always said they were bound by an ever escalating fixed formula of price rises.
Labour has binned the formula - making rail travel a bit more affordable.
These are the measures that make a difference.
Labour has binned the formula - making rail travel a bit more affordable.
These are the measures that make a difference.
November 23, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The Tories always said they were bound by an ever escalating fixed formula of price rises.
Labour has binned the formula - making rail travel a bit more affordable.
These are the measures that make a difference.
Labour has binned the formula - making rail travel a bit more affordable.
These are the measures that make a difference.
Professor @premnsikka.bsky.social sets out some of the options to bring about a better and fairer system of taxation in @left-foot-forward.bsky.social 👇
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/this...
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/this...
This is how Rachel Reeves could deliver a progressive budget
The chancellor has an opportunity to boost the public purpose and deliver redistribution
leftfootforward.org
November 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Professor @premnsikka.bsky.social sets out some of the options to bring about a better and fairer system of taxation in @left-foot-forward.bsky.social 👇
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/this...
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/this...
I share @alfdubs.bsky.social concerns.
The government's asylum proposals won't stop those legitimately seeking asylum taking dangerous journeys to the UK.
But they do risk creating new hostility and tension in our communities.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
The government's asylum proposals won't stop those legitimately seeking asylum taking dangerous journeys to the UK.
But they do risk creating new hostility and tension in our communities.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
'UK shouldn't pilot cruelty - my fears over asylum shake-up'
Labour peer Lord Alf Dubs, who fled Nazis as child as part of the Kindertransport, writes for The Mirror on the government's proposed shake-up of the asylum system
www.mirror.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
I share @alfdubs.bsky.social concerns.
The government's asylum proposals won't stop those legitimately seeking asylum taking dangerous journeys to the UK.
But they do risk creating new hostility and tension in our communities.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
The government's asylum proposals won't stop those legitimately seeking asylum taking dangerous journeys to the UK.
But they do risk creating new hostility and tension in our communities.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Our Labour Govt will be opening 2,000 new free breakfast clubs in 2026.
This initiative will benefit half a million children and their families next year.
This initiative will benefit half a million children and their families next year.
November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Our Labour Govt will be opening 2,000 new free breakfast clubs in 2026.
This initiative will benefit half a million children and their families next year.
This initiative will benefit half a million children and their families next year.
The Spinal Cord Injury all-party group of MPs recently published a report on the need for a national strategy for spinal cord injury.
I was delighted to deliver that report and a petition of support to Downing St with @spinalinjuries.bsky.social
I was delighted to deliver that report and a petition of support to Downing St with @spinalinjuries.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The Spinal Cord Injury all-party group of MPs recently published a report on the need for a national strategy for spinal cord injury.
I was delighted to deliver that report and a petition of support to Downing St with @spinalinjuries.bsky.social
I was delighted to deliver that report and a petition of support to Downing St with @spinalinjuries.bsky.social
Sight loss affects almost 3,000 people in Middlesbrough & Thornaby East.
I met with @rnib.bsky.social to discuss the postcode lottery of vision rehabilitation services and what action government should take to improve them.
I met with @rnib.bsky.social to discuss the postcode lottery of vision rehabilitation services and what action government should take to improve them.
November 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Sight loss affects almost 3,000 people in Middlesbrough & Thornaby East.
I met with @rnib.bsky.social to discuss the postcode lottery of vision rehabilitation services and what action government should take to improve them.
I met with @rnib.bsky.social to discuss the postcode lottery of vision rehabilitation services and what action government should take to improve them.
The government is proposing new powers to impose conditions that could limit the right to protest.
I raised this with the Home Office Minister after my recent motion and written questions.
I don't believe these powers are necessary or right.
I raised this with the Home Office Minister after my recent motion and written questions.
I don't believe these powers are necessary or right.
November 18, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The government is proposing new powers to impose conditions that could limit the right to protest.
I raised this with the Home Office Minister after my recent motion and written questions.
I don't believe these powers are necessary or right.
I raised this with the Home Office Minister after my recent motion and written questions.
I don't believe these powers are necessary or right.
Less than a week ago, the PM warned about rising racist and divisive rhetoric.
Yet the government’s focus on asylum and immigration — while urgent issues like child poverty need their focus — risks fuelling that very division.
My comment on today's briefing👇
Yet the government’s focus on asylum and immigration — while urgent issues like child poverty need their focus — risks fuelling that very division.
My comment on today's briefing👇
November 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Less than a week ago, the PM warned about rising racist and divisive rhetoric.
Yet the government’s focus on asylum and immigration — while urgent issues like child poverty need their focus — risks fuelling that very division.
My comment on today's briefing👇
Yet the government’s focus on asylum and immigration — while urgent issues like child poverty need their focus — risks fuelling that very division.
My comment on today's briefing👇
I wrote about the first anniversary of The Junction Multibank for North East Bylines.
"One day hopefully food banks and multibanks will be consigned to history, but in the meantime there is a great deal of work to do."
"One day hopefully food banks and multibanks will be consigned to history, but in the meantime there is a great deal of work to do."
First anniversary of The Junction Multibank
Marking the first anniversary of The Junction Multibank in my Middlesbrough & Thornaby East constituency
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I wrote about the first anniversary of The Junction Multibank for North East Bylines.
"One day hopefully food banks and multibanks will be consigned to history, but in the meantime there is a great deal of work to do."
"One day hopefully food banks and multibanks will be consigned to history, but in the meantime there is a great deal of work to do."
Today I visited Famous Food Stores on Gresham Road in Middlesbrough with Cleveland PCC Matt Storey as part of Respect for Shopworkers Week and in support of the @usdawunion.bsky.social campaign Freedom from Fear.
We had a good discussion about the issues and what is being done to help.
We had a good discussion about the issues and what is being done to help.
November 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Today I visited Famous Food Stores on Gresham Road in Middlesbrough with Cleveland PCC Matt Storey as part of Respect for Shopworkers Week and in support of the @usdawunion.bsky.social campaign Freedom from Fear.
We had a good discussion about the issues and what is being done to help.
We had a good discussion about the issues and what is being done to help.
Teesside University was awarded University of the Year last night,
Millions of pounds have been invested, a gold standard award for teaching excellence, and it always appears at the top of list for student experience.
This is a remarkable achievement and so well-deserved.
Millions of pounds have been invested, a gold standard award for teaching excellence, and it always appears at the top of list for student experience.
This is a remarkable achievement and so well-deserved.
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Teesside University was awarded University of the Year last night,
Millions of pounds have been invested, a gold standard award for teaching excellence, and it always appears at the top of list for student experience.
This is a remarkable achievement and so well-deserved.
Millions of pounds have been invested, a gold standard award for teaching excellence, and it always appears at the top of list for student experience.
This is a remarkable achievement and so well-deserved.
Absolutely delighted @teessideuni.bsky.social has been awarded University of the Year in @timeshighered.bsky.social awards.
Massive congratulations to the entire team under the inspirational leadership of Paul Croney.
So well deserved!
#THEAwards
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/times-h...
Massive congratulations to the entire team under the inspirational leadership of Paul Croney.
So well deserved!
#THEAwards
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/times-h...
Times Higher Education Awards 2025: winners announced
Teesside University and Steve Smith win top prizes as ‘Oscars of higher education’ is held in Scotland for first time
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Absolutely delighted @teessideuni.bsky.social has been awarded University of the Year in @timeshighered.bsky.social awards.
Massive congratulations to the entire team under the inspirational leadership of Paul Croney.
So well deserved!
#THEAwards
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/times-h...
Massive congratulations to the entire team under the inspirational leadership of Paul Croney.
So well deserved!
#THEAwards
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/times-h...
Anti-Muslim hate in the UK has reached record levels in recent months - we all have a duty to call out racism.
For Islamophobia Awareness Month, I met with @amnestyuk.bsky.social and @srtrcengland.bsky.social alongside @afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social to discuss how we challenge it.
#EndIslamophobia
For Islamophobia Awareness Month, I met with @amnestyuk.bsky.social and @srtrcengland.bsky.social alongside @afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social to discuss how we challenge it.
#EndIslamophobia
November 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Anti-Muslim hate in the UK has reached record levels in recent months - we all have a duty to call out racism.
For Islamophobia Awareness Month, I met with @amnestyuk.bsky.social and @srtrcengland.bsky.social alongside @afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social to discuss how we challenge it.
#EndIslamophobia
For Islamophobia Awareness Month, I met with @amnestyuk.bsky.social and @srtrcengland.bsky.social alongside @afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social to discuss how we challenge it.
#EndIslamophobia
Last night Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke and his Executive team approved a partnership with regeneration specialists Capital & Centric to build thousands of new homes on the land where Middlesbrough's story began.
More here - tinyurl.com/Housing-Prop...
More here - tinyurl.com/Housing-Prop...
November 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Last night Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke and his Executive team approved a partnership with regeneration specialists Capital & Centric to build thousands of new homes on the land where Middlesbrough's story began.
More here - tinyurl.com/Housing-Prop...
More here - tinyurl.com/Housing-Prop...
It was a pleasure to invite Clover from Middlesbrough's fantastic award-winning Wander Films to No. 11 Downing Street to be recognised for the role this brilliant SME business plays on Teesside employing local people and positively promoting our area.
November 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
It was a pleasure to invite Clover from Middlesbrough's fantastic award-winning Wander Films to No. 11 Downing Street to be recognised for the role this brilliant SME business plays on Teesside employing local people and positively promoting our area.
At The Junction Multibank’s first anniversary, we saw dignity, solidarity and care in action.
I thank all staff and partner organisations.
One day we’ll consign Multibanks to history — but until then, we must end austerity, fight poverty and build a fairer Britain.
I thank all staff and partner organisations.
One day we’ll consign Multibanks to history — but until then, we must end austerity, fight poverty and build a fairer Britain.
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
At The Junction Multibank’s first anniversary, we saw dignity, solidarity and care in action.
I thank all staff and partner organisations.
One day we’ll consign Multibanks to history — but until then, we must end austerity, fight poverty and build a fairer Britain.
I thank all staff and partner organisations.
One day we’ll consign Multibanks to history — but until then, we must end austerity, fight poverty and build a fairer Britain.
Where additional taxation falls matters.
Increasing income tax on low and middle income earners would be wrong.
Freezing personal allowance thresholds would be a stealth tax on ordinary people.
Additional taxation must come from wealth.
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/andy...
Increasing income tax on low and middle income earners would be wrong.
Freezing personal allowance thresholds would be a stealth tax on ordinary people.
Additional taxation must come from wealth.
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/andy...
Andy McDonald MP: Nigel Farage is defending the wealthy while asking everyone else to tighten their belts
Farage’s speech was framed as an appeal to “growth,” but it was a defence of privilege. He fretted over inheritance and “exit” taxes that inconvenience the rich.
leftfootforward.org
November 12, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Where additional taxation falls matters.
Increasing income tax on low and middle income earners would be wrong.
Freezing personal allowance thresholds would be a stealth tax on ordinary people.
Additional taxation must come from wealth.
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/andy...
Increasing income tax on low and middle income earners would be wrong.
Freezing personal allowance thresholds would be a stealth tax on ordinary people.
Additional taxation must come from wealth.
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/andy...
Abolishing the two-child limit in full will set millions of children’s lives on a path to a brighter future, and help to rebuild a stronger, fairer country and economy.
I urge the Chancellor to scrap the two-child limit in the Budget.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
I urge the Chancellor to scrap the two-child limit in the Budget.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Over 100 groups call for Labour to fully scrap two child benefit cap
‘Abolishing the two-child limit in full will set millions of children’s lives on a path to a brighter future’, major organisations say
www.independent.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Abolishing the two-child limit in full will set millions of children’s lives on a path to a brighter future, and help to rebuild a stronger, fairer country and economy.
I urge the Chancellor to scrap the two-child limit in the Budget.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
I urge the Chancellor to scrap the two-child limit in the Budget.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Britain’s families are drowning under rising bills and stagnant wages.
Farage defends the wealthy, attacks workers’ rights, and threatens public services.
Labour must fight for fairness: tax wealth, protect incomes, restore services and give hope.
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/andy...
Farage defends the wealthy, attacks workers’ rights, and threatens public services.
Labour must fight for fairness: tax wealth, protect incomes, restore services and give hope.
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/andy...
Andy McDonald MP: Nigel Farage is defending the wealthy while asking everyone else to tighten their belts
Farage’s speech was framed as an appeal to “growth,” but it was a defence of privilege. He fretted over inheritance and “exit” taxes that inconvenience the rich.
leftfootforward.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Britain’s families are drowning under rising bills and stagnant wages.
Farage defends the wealthy, attacks workers’ rights, and threatens public services.
Labour must fight for fairness: tax wealth, protect incomes, restore services and give hope.
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/andy...
Farage defends the wealthy, attacks workers’ rights, and threatens public services.
Labour must fight for fairness: tax wealth, protect incomes, restore services and give hope.
leftfootforward.org/2025/11/andy...