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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · 7d

I am deeply shocked by the horrific attack on the synagogue in Manchester today on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

My thoughts are with the loved ones of everyone affected by this horrific attack and Jewish communities here in the Bradford district and across the UK.

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · 8d

🌹 #Lab25 complete!

It’s been a fantastic few days here in Liverpool.

Here’s a bit of my reaction to the prime minister’s speech and what some of the exciting announcements mean for the Shipley constituency.

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · 8d

🇬🇧 I’m proud to be British.

Jo Cox once said, “We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than the things that divide us.”

I remember Jo’s words and her actions as a Parliamentarian in all I do as an MP, and I believe what she said rings just as true today as it ever has.

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Marie Curie Policy & Public Affairs @mariecurieppa.bsky.social · 9d

Marie Curie is campaigning for better end of life care and support for all 💛

Thanks for visiting Marie Curie at #LabourConference, @annadixonmp.bsky.social - we are so grateful for your support!

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · 10d

🗳️ Brilliant to join @labour4pr.bsky.social at #Lab25 to talk all things electoral reform.

PR feels closer now than it ever has, and I’m proud to fight for it.

Everyone’s vote should matter.

Everyone’s voice should matter.

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · 17d

Today, I and 10 fellow West Yorkshire MPs wrote to the Home Secretary and Incoming Chair of the National Inquiry.

Expressing support for a focus on West Yorkshire and specific local authorities, as part of the new national inquiry into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse.

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · 21d

Do you think the CEO of Yorkshire Water deserves a £1.3 million pay bonus?

I don't. I think it’s a disgrace.

I’m calling on her to donate it to the Yorkshire Rivers Trust.

Sign our petition and show Yorkshire Water what you think of their performance: survey.labour.org.uk/yorkshire-wa...

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · 23d

This week, I visited a primary school where children were learning about British values.

It made me reflect on the events in London last weekend.

I’m proud to be British. A diverse and tolerant nation.

That’s why I will always oppose discrimination and prejudice in any form.

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · 28d

I am pleased to have nominated Lucy Powell for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. She understands the need to speak truth to power and has the qualities the Party needs to unite us around our core values and mission to rebuild Britain and tackle inequalities.

Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 28d

My statement on the publication of the final PLP nominations:

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · Sep 1

Sadly, I am not alone.

Too many MPs across political parties have been subject to horrific online abuse and threats.

It must stop.

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Lucy Rigby KC MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · Aug 24

It’s vital that victims & the public see justice being done.

I spoke to @ecourea.bsky.social about this Government’s commitment to restore confidence in our criminal justice system, the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme & Reform’s weakness on law & order ⬇️

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Ministers vow to give sexual violence victims ‘the justice they deserve’

Exclusive: Figures show proportion of sentences referred back as unduly lenient has risen in England and Wales

www.theguardian.com

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · Aug 23

I want residents to be aware that I have received threats of death and violence directly posted in response to a misleading video recently shared by the MP for Keighley and Ilkley, Robbie Moore.

See my full statement below:

Anna Dixon statement on threats of death and violence

I want local residents to be aware that I have received threats of death and violence directly posted in response to a misleading video recently shared by the MP for Keighley and Ilkley, Robbie Moore....

www.annadixonmp.co.uk

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · Jul 24

🚰 It’s time for radical action.

I strongly support the Labour Government’s announcement that they will be abolishing Ofwat and strengthening oversight.

But, I believe it is time not only to merge the regulators but also to restructure failing companies like Yorkshire Water.

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · Jul 23

The United Kingdom must immediately recognise the state of Palestine.

There can be no lasting peace without a two-state solution.

And there is no two-state solution without a viable Palestinian state.

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · Jul 22

The scale of horror currently taking place in Gaza is unfathomable.

The recent escalation is completely horrifying and devastating.

Despite spending two hours in the commons yesterday, I did not get to ask my question to the Foreign Secretary.

But here is the question I would have asked:

Anna Dixon MP speaks on escalation of violence in Gaza - 22/7/25

YouTube video by Anna Dixon

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Association of Colleges @aoc-info.bsky.social · Jul 18

On Wednesday afternoon, there was a short debate in Parliament on further education, led by @annadixonmp.bsky.social. Anna spoke at length about the fantastic work of Shipley College in her constituency and highlighted some of the wider challenges that the college sector faces.

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · Jul 18

Why should we have to accept worse outcomes in health just because we are from the North?

I’m calling for a national, cross-government strategy to address health inequalities.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/politics/yorkshire-mp-backs-fight-against-health-inequality-as-regions-premature-death-rates-revealed-among-uks-highest-5227386?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLm8ctleHRuA2F...

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · Jul 9

A privilege to host the Care and Support Alliance’s Parliamentary event.

Thank you to the MPs who joined us to hear from those who rely on care, and their carers.

Fantastic to meet Jack, Angela, Tony, and others to discuss how proper housing and support can transform lives.

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · Jun 27

Early start talking about the changes to the benefit reforms on BBC Breakfast. The government have set out concessions in response to concerns I and other MPs raised about the impact of the original proposals on disabled people and their carers.
I am pleased the government listened.

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · Jun 25

Labour government taking action to address health inequalities. Ahead of NHS 10 Year Plan good to see Wes Streeting recognising the NHS has a role to play along side public health.

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Poorest parts of England to get £2.2bn more for NHS to cut care inequalities

Deprived and coastal areas to get extra cash this year for staff and resources in effort to improve health outcomes

www.theguardian.com

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The NHSA @thenhsa.bsky.social · Jun 23

MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social is delivering the keynote speech out our Ageing in the North report Parliamentary launch, touching on the disparities that older people face in the North of England compared to their southern counterparts

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Alexis Darby @alexisdarby.bsky.social · Jun 24

Yesterday we launched our Ageing in the North report in Parliament. It shows older people in the North are more likely to be poorer, sicker, inactive and in poor housing, costing the NHS billions.

Great to have @annadixonmp.bsky.social at the event and front page of the @yorkshirepost.co.uk

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · Jun 24

And I want to reassure Shipley constituents that I will continue to seek changes ahead of next week’s vote.

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · Jun 24

In total, 800,000 disabled people are expected to lose access to the daily living component of PIP, with a further 150,000 unpaid carers expected to lose their Carer’s Allowance as a result.

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Anna Dixon MP for Shipley @annadixonmp.bsky.social · Jun 24

While I strongly support the government’s wider reforms of employment support, job centres, and benefits, I have consistently raised concerns about the changes to PIP, including the lack of consultation with disabled people and the impact on carers.

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