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Gareth Thomas MP
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Labour & Co-op MP for Harrow West; If you want to get in touch please e-mail me on: [email protected]
This week, I’m proud the Renters’ Rights Bill has finally received Royal Assent. Here’s what it means for 88,000 renters in Harrow.

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October 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Every child in Harrow deserves the best start in life. 👶

Working with @bphillipsonMP, I’ve secured £152,188 to open a Best Start Family Hub in Harrow - opening April 2026! 🌹

We’re rebuilding the proud legacy of Sure Start & supporting families.

👉 beststartinlife.gov.uk
October 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Great to join celebrations at Wealdstone Baptist Church - 120 years since it opened on this site and 150 since the congregation first gathered in Wealdstone. From humble beginnings to a true community landmark, its story is part of Wealdstone’s own. ⛪️🎉
October 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Homelessness nearly doubled under Tories - a disgrace.

On #WorldHomelessDay, our Government will tackle this in Harrow, directing £122,899 to help prevent rough sleeping & support children in temp housing with food, travel & laundry to stay at school. Part of £84m national boost
October 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
🎉 Fantastic news for Harrow! Headstone Manor & Museum has been awarded £419,420 - one of the UK’s largest Museum Renewal Fund grants - to preserve our heritage, boost events, and improve digital access. A brilliant investment in Harrow’s culture and community. 🏛️✨
October 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
October 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Cheering you on from Harrow! Good luck to England’s Red Roses 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🌹 @redrosesrugby in the #RWC2025 final.

Here’s hoping the girls bring the title home as they take on Canada in front of 82,000 fans at Twickenham! 🏆🏉
September 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Day 5 of Navratri ✨Another joyful evening of dance and celebration at Harrow Leisure Centre! 💃🪔

Sending my warmest wishes of joy and prosperity to everyone celebrating this vibrant festival in our Hindu community.
September 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It’s been an honour to serve in govt delivering a new SME strategy & securing justice for subpostmasters with over £1bn paid to Horizon victims. There’s more to do, I wish my successor every success

Harrow remains my priority & I look forward to continuing to serve our community.
September 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🚨 I’ve written to Sir Mark Rowley to urgently raise my concerns over the proposed closure of the public counter at Harrow Police Station.

At a time when trust in policing matters more than ever, we must protect face-to-face services in South Harrow.
July 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Great meeting @TimcoMucunski to discuss next steps for the UK-North Macedonia Government-to-Government agreement signed earlier this year, that will ease the delivery of critical infrastructure projects, strengthen bilateral trade & drive economic growth for both our nations.
July 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry's comprehensive report marks an important milestone. We are committed to ensuring victims are given full and fair redress.

My statement 👇

www.gov.uk/government/s...
July 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
From keeping our streets clean, to running food banks, checking in on neighbours, supporting local events, & so much more - volunteers are the quiet force that keeps Harrow going & I, alongside many others, remain incredibly grateful to you!

Thank you to you all. #VolunteersWeek
June 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Wishing a Happy Eid al-Adha to Muslim friends, neighbours and constituents celebrating in Harrow and across the world ☪️
June 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
🗣️ 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃: 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬

💸 I’m delighted that several primary and high schools in Harrow have secured funding from the Government’s Condition Improvement Fund.

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June 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
My thoughts this morning continue to be with everyone affected by the awful event in Liverpool.

Horrific, heartbreaking scenes. My thoughts continue to be with everyone affected & with the people of Liverpool - a truly great city.

You’ll Never Walk Alone www.bbc.com/news/live/cn...
Liverpool parade latest: Dozens injured after car ploughs into Liverpool crowd as police say not terror-related
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram cautions against speculation, after 27 people were taken to hospital.
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May 27, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Delighted that South Harrow has been shortlisted for Transport for London’s step-free access feasibility study. Alongside residents, businesses, and community groups, we’ve pushed hard for this – and will continue to.

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South Harrow Station shortlisted for step-free access feasibility study - Harrow Online
South Harrow Station has been shortlisted for a feasibility study by Transport for London (TfL) to assess whether step-free access can be introduced in
harrowonline.org
May 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A joy to celebrate 100 years of West Harrow Park 🌳 with a special centenary picnic! A big thank you to the Friends of West Harrow Park for a great event, with some fantastic music acts & wonderful community spirit. Looking forward to more events marking this 100 year milestone!
May 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Our new trade deal with Europe ✅

📈 Cuts red tape
🚛 Reduces border checks
🇬🇧 Saves British businesses £££
🥦 Cuts food prices
🇪🇺 Builds a closer relationship with our closest neighbours

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May 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Our new trade deal with Europe ✅

📈 Cuts red tape
🚛 Reduces border checks
🇬🇧 Saves British businesses £££
🥦 Cuts food prices
🇪🇺 Builds a closer relationship with our closest neighbours

(1/2)
May 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Today, I was pleased to sign an MoU with the Korean Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND) to expand UK-South Korean business cooperation in new markets ✅
May 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Proud to sign the UK-North Macedonia G2G Partnership today. This partnership will boost economic growth and see UK businesses deliver key infrastructure in transport, health, energy & tech across North Macedonia 🇬🇧🤝🇲🇰
May 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
After securing trade deals with India & the US, I’m really proud that today Labour has secured a new agreement with the EU. 🇪🇺

I’m glad to see an agreement that will reduce red tape for businesses selling food, drink & other agricultural products & finally help to cut lorry queues at the border (1/
May 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
🎨 Calling all Harrow artists & photographers!

We’re putting together a creative celebration for West Harrow Park’s Centenary year and we want YOUR artwork and photos! (1/3)
May 16, 2025 at 10:11 AM
A huge congratulations to the staff, governors and students of Whitmore High School on retaining its outstanding Ofsted rating across all areas! 👏👏

harrowonline.org/2025/05/15/w...
Whitmore High School retains ‘Outstanding’ rating across all areas in latest Ofsted inspection - Harrow Online
Whitmore High School in Harrow has been rated Outstanding in all areas following its latest Ofsted inspection, which took place on 18 and 19 March 2025.
harrowonline.org
May 16, 2025 at 7:26 AM