Helen Maguire MP 🔶
@helenmaguiremp.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom and Ewell, Spokesperson for Defence
Published and promoted by Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrats, 38 West Farm Close, Ashtead, KT21 1RZ
Published and promoted by Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrats, 38 West Farm Close, Ashtead, KT21 1RZ
After hearing the Chancellor deliver yesterday’s Budget, I couldn’t leave the Chamber without voicing my disappointment on behalf of the hospitality businesses and working people in Epsom and Ewell who were let down yet again by this government.
November 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
After hearing the Chancellor deliver yesterday’s Budget, I couldn’t leave the Chamber without voicing my disappointment on behalf of the hospitality businesses and working people in Epsom and Ewell who were let down yet again by this government.
Today’s Budget is a chance to put people first.
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency plan to give immediate help to households and high streets.
We’ll be scrutinising every line of the budget to ensure it delivers the fairness and support people need.
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency plan to give immediate help to households and high streets.
We’ll be scrutinising every line of the budget to ensure it delivers the fairness and support people need.
November 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Today’s Budget is a chance to put people first.
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency plan to give immediate help to households and high streets.
We’ll be scrutinising every line of the budget to ensure it delivers the fairness and support people need.
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency plan to give immediate help to households and high streets.
We’ll be scrutinising every line of the budget to ensure it delivers the fairness and support people need.
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Who remembers that Brexit campaign slogan from 2016? 🤔
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Who remembers that Brexit campaign slogan from 2016? 🤔
This is a direct result of the cost-of-living crisis, pushing more and more people into hardship. It is imperative that today’s Budget addresses this.
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Epsom and Ewell Borough Council to overspend on temporary housing - BBC News
The council has already overspent on temporary accommodation by £587,412 and expects this to rise.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM
This is a direct result of the cost-of-living crisis, pushing more and more people into hardship. It is imperative that today’s Budget addresses this.
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The Government has met Liberal Democrat calls to freeze rail fares. But a short-term freeze only masks the underlying problems in our struggling rail system.
What’s needed is a genuine strategy to provide a frequent, dependable, and affordable railway.
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What’s needed is a genuine strategy to provide a frequent, dependable, and affordable railway.
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Rail fares to be frozen in England next year - BBC News
Regulated fares, which include season tickets and off-peak returns, will not see annual price rises for the first time in 30 years, the government announces.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Government has met Liberal Democrat calls to freeze rail fares. But a short-term freeze only masks the underlying problems in our struggling rail system.
What’s needed is a genuine strategy to provide a frequent, dependable, and affordable railway.
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What’s needed is a genuine strategy to provide a frequent, dependable, and affordable railway.
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A statement from Helen Maguire MP on the Covid inquiry findings.
November 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
A statement from Helen Maguire MP on the Covid inquiry findings.
Proud to wear purple this Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month to shine a light on everyone facing this disease and support the amazing researchers and campaigners working tirelessly to save lives.
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#pancreaticcancerawareness #MoreThanHope
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#pancreaticcancerawareness #MoreThanHope
November 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Proud to wear purple this Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month to shine a light on everyone facing this disease and support the amazing researchers and campaigners working tirelessly to save lives.
@pancreaticcanuk.bsky.social
#pancreaticcancerawareness #MoreThanHope
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#pancreaticcancerawareness #MoreThanHope
Deeply concerned by the reports coming out of Poland regarding the explosion on their rail line to Ukraine.
This route is a lifeline for delivering aid into Ukraine, and any attempt to intimidate or disrupt this support must not succeed.
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This route is a lifeline for delivering aid into Ukraine, and any attempt to intimidate or disrupt this support must not succeed.
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Poland rail explosion: PM says blast was 'unprecedented act of sabotage' - BBC News
Authorities say the blast happened on a line leading to the border with Ukraine.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Deeply concerned by the reports coming out of Poland regarding the explosion on their rail line to Ukraine.
This route is a lifeline for delivering aid into Ukraine, and any attempt to intimidate or disrupt this support must not succeed.
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This route is a lifeline for delivering aid into Ukraine, and any attempt to intimidate or disrupt this support must not succeed.
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It was great to meet @diabetesuk.bsky.social and @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social in Parliament for #WorldDiabetesDay.
Raising awareness of diabetes and its impact is vital so everyone can get the support and treatment they need to live well.
Raising awareness of diabetes and its impact is vital so everyone can get the support and treatment they need to live well.
November 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
It was great to meet @diabetesuk.bsky.social and @breakthrought1duk.bsky.social in Parliament for #WorldDiabetesDay.
Raising awareness of diabetes and its impact is vital so everyone can get the support and treatment they need to live well.
Raising awareness of diabetes and its impact is vital so everyone can get the support and treatment they need to live well.
It's about time the Government is now taking action to stop driving test slots being exploited and resold at inflated prices- something I've pressed the Minister for Roads and Buses on after hearing from local learners who were being priced out of fair access to tests.
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Driving test rules to change in bid to stop bots booking slots
The Transport Secretary has announced new measures to tackle the continuing backlog of driving tests.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
It's about time the Government is now taking action to stop driving test slots being exploited and resold at inflated prices- something I've pressed the Minister for Roads and Buses on after hearing from local learners who were being priced out of fair access to tests.
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For years, Liberal Democrats have pushed for fair compensation for WASPI women.
Yesterday’s decision is a step in the right direction - but after years of needless anguish, the Government must stop dithering and finally deliver what these women deserve.
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Yesterday’s decision is a step in the right direction - but after years of needless anguish, the Government must stop dithering and finally deliver what these women deserve.
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Government to rethink rejection of Waspi compensation
Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says that the rethink does not mean that payouts will necessarily follow.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:17 AM
For years, Liberal Democrats have pushed for fair compensation for WASPI women.
Yesterday’s decision is a step in the right direction - but after years of needless anguish, the Government must stop dithering and finally deliver what these women deserve.
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Yesterday’s decision is a step in the right direction - but after years of needless anguish, the Government must stop dithering and finally deliver what these women deserve.
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I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
7 of the 11 most serious pollution incidents. 523 sewage spills. 121 missed environmental projects.
This is a disgrace. Our rivers and communities deserve better, and the Government must enact stronger regulations to stop the sewage scandal once and for all.
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This is a disgrace. Our rivers and communities deserve better, and the Government must enact stronger regulations to stop the sewage scandal once and for all.
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Thames Water ranked worst supplier in England as firms’ ratings hit record low
Environment Agency rates eight of nine companies as poor and needing improvement
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November 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
7 of the 11 most serious pollution incidents. 523 sewage spills. 121 missed environmental projects.
This is a disgrace. Our rivers and communities deserve better, and the Government must enact stronger regulations to stop the sewage scandal once and for all.
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This is a disgrace. Our rivers and communities deserve better, and the Government must enact stronger regulations to stop the sewage scandal once and for all.
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Every week of delay to the NHS Cancer Plan costs lives.
The Government’s lack of urgency here is unacceptable, which is why I’m calling for action now to fix cancer care and deliver the plan patients were promised.
The Government’s lack of urgency here is unacceptable, which is why I’m calling for action now to fix cancer care and deliver the plan patients were promised.
People are dying while waiting for cancer treatment, yet the Government shows no urgency.
The Government must stop the endless delays and act with the urgency that families so desperately need.
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The Government must stop the endless delays and act with the urgency that families so desperately need.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Every week of delay to the NHS Cancer Plan costs lives.
The Government’s lack of urgency here is unacceptable, which is why I’m calling for action now to fix cancer care and deliver the plan patients were promised.
The Government’s lack of urgency here is unacceptable, which is why I’m calling for action now to fix cancer care and deliver the plan patients were promised.
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Today my thoughts are with everyone affected by the dreadful attack near Huntingdon - the victims, their loved ones, and everyone who witnessed it. We're all hoping those injured make a full recovery.
Grateful to the passengers and emergency services who showed such bravery.
Grateful to the passengers and emergency services who showed such bravery.
November 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today my thoughts are with everyone affected by the dreadful attack near Huntingdon - the victims, their loved ones, and everyone who witnessed it. We're all hoping those injured make a full recovery.
Grateful to the passengers and emergency services who showed such bravery.
Grateful to the passengers and emergency services who showed such bravery.
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I really welcome this. Scaling up our military strength is not just about tanks and ships.
It is also about morale.
Our troops could be asked to put their lives on the line to protect us. The least we can do is give them somewhere decent to live.
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It is also about morale.
Our troops could be asked to put their lives on the line to protect us. The least we can do is give them somewhere decent to live.
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Ministry of Defence to spend £9bn renovating military housing
The poor state of military housing has been a consistent complaint among serving personnel in recent years.
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November 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
I really welcome this. Scaling up our military strength is not just about tanks and ships.
It is also about morale.
Our troops could be asked to put their lives on the line to protect us. The least we can do is give them somewhere decent to live.
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It is also about morale.
Our troops could be asked to put their lives on the line to protect us. The least we can do is give them somewhere decent to live.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
I’m grateful to have met with UNRWA reps in Geneva last week to hear about their vital work supporting and educating Palestinian children, and delivering aid across the region.
We also discussed the harmful disinformation circulating about their operations within the UN’s local engagement model.
We also discussed the harmful disinformation circulating about their operations within the UN’s local engagement model.
October 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I’m grateful to have met with UNRWA reps in Geneva last week to hear about their vital work supporting and educating Palestinian children, and delivering aid across the region.
We also discussed the harmful disinformation circulating about their operations within the UN’s local engagement model.
We also discussed the harmful disinformation circulating about their operations within the UN’s local engagement model.
When British troops died in Iraq because of poor equipment, ECHR laws ensured the government was accountable.
The ECHR was written by British lawyers and reflects our values. That’s why we voted to stay.
The ECHR was written by British lawyers and reflects our values. That’s why we voted to stay.
October 30, 2025 at 9:23 AM
When British troops died in Iraq because of poor equipment, ECHR laws ensured the government was accountable.
The ECHR was written by British lawyers and reflects our values. That’s why we voted to stay.
The ECHR was written by British lawyers and reflects our values. That’s why we voted to stay.
A huge step forward for women’s health. Making the morning-after pill freely available at pharmacies will make contraception fairer and more accessible.
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NHS makes morning-after pill available for free across pharmacies in England
Those in need of free emergency contraception no longer have to see their GP or attend a sexual health clinic
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October 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A huge step forward for women’s health. Making the morning-after pill freely available at pharmacies will make contraception fairer and more accessible.
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Deeply alarming reports from Gaza overnight. The loss of each and every civilian life is utterly devastating.
The UK must be unequivocal in calling for all sides to uphold the ceasefire and international law.
The UK must be unequivocal in calling for all sides to uphold the ceasefire and international law.
October 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Deeply alarming reports from Gaza overnight. The loss of each and every civilian life is utterly devastating.
The UK must be unequivocal in calling for all sides to uphold the ceasefire and international law.
The UK must be unequivocal in calling for all sides to uphold the ceasefire and international law.
Yesterday the Government announced its decision on the future of Surrey's councils.
October 29, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Yesterday the Government announced its decision on the future of Surrey's councils.
This is really good news - faster prostate cancer diagnoses could be life-saving for thousands of men.
Innovation like this must go hand-in-hand with investment in NHS staff and early diagnosis across all cancers.
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Innovation like this must go hand-in-hand with investment in NHS staff and early diagnosis across all cancers.
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NHS to offer same-day prostate cancer diagnosis
The new trial, which uses AI, has been described as a
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October 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This is really good news - faster prostate cancer diagnoses could be life-saving for thousands of men.
Innovation like this must go hand-in-hand with investment in NHS staff and early diagnosis across all cancers.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Innovation like this must go hand-in-hand with investment in NHS staff and early diagnosis across all cancers.
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Honouring LGBT+ veterans in this way is long overdue. This memorial recognises their courage in service and the injustices they endured.
It will serve as a reminder that our armed forces must be truly inclusive for all.
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It will serve as a reminder that our armed forces must be truly inclusive for all.
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Memorial honours those affected by military ‘gay ban’
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October 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Honouring LGBT+ veterans in this way is long overdue. This memorial recognises their courage in service and the injustices they endured.
It will serve as a reminder that our armed forces must be truly inclusive for all.
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It will serve as a reminder that our armed forces must be truly inclusive for all.
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lord Dick Taverne. He will be greatly missed by all of us, and his colleagues in the House of Lords.
His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
October 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lord Dick Taverne. He will be greatly missed by all of us, and his colleagues in the House of Lords.
His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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At #PMQs today, the Prime Minister refused to guarantee that local elections in #Woking and across the country will go ahead next year! This leaves voters in the dark over whether they’ll get their say at the ballot box.
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Prime Minister Refuses to Guarantee Local Elections Will Go Ahead Next May
Woking’s MP, Will Forster, has slammed the Prime Minister for refusing to guarantee that local elections will take place next May - leaving voters in the dark over whether they’ll get their say at the...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
At #PMQs today, the Prime Minister refused to guarantee that local elections in #Woking and across the country will go ahead next year! This leaves voters in the dark over whether they’ll get their say at the ballot box.
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