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Kevin McKenna MP
@kevinmckenna.co.uk
· Jan 11
Great points in this thread & article
Like most knotty policy problems the key is to take it back to first principles. What’s the purpose of “the High Street”? What do people want it to be for?
It’s a huge issue for my constituents and listening to them, they want a vibrant congregation space
Like most knotty policy problems the key is to take it back to first principles. What’s the purpose of “the High Street”? What do people want it to be for?
It’s a huge issue for my constituents and listening to them, they want a vibrant congregation space
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One of my sisters had measles when she was very young, in the early '70s. I'd probably just started school. There's not many things from that age that stay with you for half a century but my parents fear for her has, a mental image of her in a pram, in the corner of the lounge, covered in a rash.
My first memory of being ill is when I had measles as a kid
The morbidity and mortality of this disease allowed to run unchecked is high. Children may die
This is engineered by grifters & bad actors, exploiting parental concerns
Wish I’d had the vaccine.
Protect your kids by vaccinating them now
The morbidity and mortality of this disease allowed to run unchecked is high. Children may die
This is engineered by grifters & bad actors, exploiting parental concerns
Wish I’d had the vaccine.
Protect your kids by vaccinating them now
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Health officials are racing to contain a growing measles outbreak in London, which has struck down dozens of young children and affected 7 schools and a nursery.
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
February 14, 2026 at 7:56 PM
One of my sisters had measles when she was very young, in the early '70s. I'd probably just started school. There's not many things from that age that stay with you for half a century but my parents fear for her has, a mental image of her in a pram, in the corner of the lounge, covered in a rash.
This is the possible future of extinguished hope for kids who aren’t vaccinated against measles
And of course if enough people in an area are immunised against it, then it won’t spread and take hold. You and your child would be saving other children and families from this awfulness too
And of course if enough people in an area are immunised against it, then it won’t spread and take hold. You and your child would be saving other children and families from this awfulness too
February 14, 2026 at 8:05 PM
This is the possible future of extinguished hope for kids who aren’t vaccinated against measles
And of course if enough people in an area are immunised against it, then it won’t spread and take hold. You and your child would be saving other children and families from this awfulness too
And of course if enough people in an area are immunised against it, then it won’t spread and take hold. You and your child would be saving other children and families from this awfulness too
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I grew up before the whooping cough vaccine. It's my earliest memory of illness and the feel of the cold of the xray machine that checked if my lungs were damaged.
February 14, 2026 at 7:53 PM
I grew up before the whooping cough vaccine. It's my earliest memory of illness and the feel of the cold of the xray machine that checked if my lungs were damaged.
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I had measles at 3yrs old.
A little girl over the back from us, aged 6, caught it too & died.
So sad.
#VaccinateYourKids
A little girl over the back from us, aged 6, caught it too & died.
So sad.
#VaccinateYourKids
February 14, 2026 at 7:57 PM
I had measles at 3yrs old.
A little girl over the back from us, aged 6, caught it too & died.
So sad.
#VaccinateYourKids
A little girl over the back from us, aged 6, caught it too & died.
So sad.
#VaccinateYourKids
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Immunise your children.
February 14, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Immunise your children.
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I remember a doctor telling me that a key symptom of measles is that the kid is just miserable. Even if you avoid some of the worst outcomes, why would anyone want to inflict that misery? Grifters exploiting parents natural concerns and desire to do the best thing make me furious.
February 14, 2026 at 7:49 PM
I remember a doctor telling me that a key symptom of measles is that the kid is just miserable. Even if you avoid some of the worst outcomes, why would anyone want to inflict that misery? Grifters exploiting parents natural concerns and desire to do the best thing make me furious.
My first memory of being ill is when I had measles as a kid
The morbidity and mortality of this disease allowed to run unchecked is high. Children may die
This is engineered by grifters & bad actors, exploiting parental concerns
Wish I’d had the vaccine.
Protect your kids by vaccinating them now
The morbidity and mortality of this disease allowed to run unchecked is high. Children may die
This is engineered by grifters & bad actors, exploiting parental concerns
Wish I’d had the vaccine.
Protect your kids by vaccinating them now
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Health officials are racing to contain a growing measles outbreak in London, which has struck down dozens of young children and affected 7 schools and a nursery.
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
UKHSA has warned an outbreak across London could see 40,000 - 160,000 cases:
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
London measles outbreak: more than 60 children infected
Cases are spreading between children in Enfield as the virus exploits low MMR vaccination rates, medical experts say
www.thetimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:36 PM
My first memory of being ill is when I had measles as a kid
The morbidity and mortality of this disease allowed to run unchecked is high. Children may die
This is engineered by grifters & bad actors, exploiting parental concerns
Wish I’d had the vaccine.
Protect your kids by vaccinating them now
The morbidity and mortality of this disease allowed to run unchecked is high. Children may die
This is engineered by grifters & bad actors, exploiting parental concerns
Wish I’d had the vaccine.
Protect your kids by vaccinating them now
This man’s love for his neighbours and his patriotism is the best of America. It’s what those of us on this side of the water have always loved and admired our cousins for
The battle for colleagues here over the next few years is to make sure our constituents never have to suffer his level of pain
The battle for colleagues here over the next few years is to make sure our constituents never have to suffer his level of pain
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 7:15 PM
This man’s love for his neighbours and his patriotism is the best of America. It’s what those of us on this side of the water have always loved and admired our cousins for
The battle for colleagues here over the next few years is to make sure our constituents never have to suffer his level of pain
The battle for colleagues here over the next few years is to make sure our constituents never have to suffer his level of pain
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Embarrassing.
The girls and young women I know are so much more impressive than this massive disappointment of a man.
Gorton & Denton - the only way to keep this guy and his repugnant views out of the House of Commons is to #votelabour🌹 in two weeks time.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
The girls and young women I know are so much more impressive than this massive disappointment of a man.
Gorton & Denton - the only way to keep this guy and his repugnant views out of the House of Commons is to #votelabour🌹 in two weeks time.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Reform candidate calls for ‘young girls’ to be given ‘biological reality’ check
Exclusive: Matt Goodwin argued ‘young girls’ should be explained ‘the biological reality’ that ‘many women in Britain are having children much too late in life’
www.independent.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Embarrassing.
The girls and young women I know are so much more impressive than this massive disappointment of a man.
Gorton & Denton - the only way to keep this guy and his repugnant views out of the House of Commons is to #votelabour🌹 in two weeks time.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
The girls and young women I know are so much more impressive than this massive disappointment of a man.
Gorton & Denton - the only way to keep this guy and his repugnant views out of the House of Commons is to #votelabour🌹 in two weeks time.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Our Government's Local Power Plan is the biggest expansion of community-owned energy in our country’s history.
It puts power back where it belongs: in the hands of local people.
Finally, we have a government that trusts communities to shape their own futures.
Me for @labourlist.bsky.social 👇
It puts power back where it belongs: in the hands of local people.
Finally, we have a government that trusts communities to shape their own futures.
Me for @labourlist.bsky.social 👇
'The Local Power Plan is launching an ownership revolution' - LabourList
The Local Power Plan is the biggest expansion of community-owned energy in our country’s history, empowering communities to shape their own futures.
labourlist.org
February 11, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Our Government's Local Power Plan is the biggest expansion of community-owned energy in our country’s history.
It puts power back where it belongs: in the hands of local people.
Finally, we have a government that trusts communities to shape their own futures.
Me for @labourlist.bsky.social 👇
It puts power back where it belongs: in the hands of local people.
Finally, we have a government that trusts communities to shape their own futures.
Me for @labourlist.bsky.social 👇
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This.
Unfortunately, one of the most societally damaging aspects of social media is also one of the simplest: the fact that you can directly monetise your activity means that grifters are incentivised to spam whatever will maximise attention, regardless of truth, ethics or anything else.
Unfortunately, one of the most societally damaging aspects of social media is also one of the simplest: the fact that you can directly monetise your activity means that grifters are incentivised to spam whatever will maximise attention, regardless of truth, ethics or anything else.
People often jump to saying online propaganda is either the work of radicalised actors, or else Russia.
In practice, it’s amazing how often the answer is much simpler – someone is chasing either (a) clout, (b) money, or (c) both.
In practice, it’s amazing how often the answer is much simpler – someone is chasing either (a) clout, (b) money, or (c) both.
Hate-filled fake videos about London are everywhere. We've obtained a recording of a TikToker confessing to secretly filming Londoners in their homes for clicks.
He says it's not political. He just wants to make money from far-right anger.
Read what he says: www.londoncentric.media/p/london-tik...
He says it's not political. He just wants to make money from far-right anger.
Read what he says: www.londoncentric.media/p/london-tik...
February 8, 2026 at 10:04 AM
This.
Unfortunately, one of the most societally damaging aspects of social media is also one of the simplest: the fact that you can directly monetise your activity means that grifters are incentivised to spam whatever will maximise attention, regardless of truth, ethics or anything else.
Unfortunately, one of the most societally damaging aspects of social media is also one of the simplest: the fact that you can directly monetise your activity means that grifters are incentivised to spam whatever will maximise attention, regardless of truth, ethics or anything else.
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The House of Lords is at the heart of our democracy. It urgently needs reform.
Whether it be assisted dying filibustering or the fallout from Mandelson’s treacherous behaviour, this isn’t an academic debate.
The lack of adequate procedure & accountability in the Lords is damaging our democracy.
Whether it be assisted dying filibustering or the fallout from Mandelson’s treacherous behaviour, this isn’t an academic debate.
The lack of adequate procedure & accountability in the Lords is damaging our democracy.
Reform of Lords planned after blocking of assisted dying ...
After The Observer raised the alarm, a new group aims to address filibustering and how to strip disgraced peers of their titles more quickly
observer.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 9:35 AM
The House of Lords is at the heart of our democracy. It urgently needs reform.
Whether it be assisted dying filibustering or the fallout from Mandelson’s treacherous behaviour, this isn’t an academic debate.
The lack of adequate procedure & accountability in the Lords is damaging our democracy.
Whether it be assisted dying filibustering or the fallout from Mandelson’s treacherous behaviour, this isn’t an academic debate.
The lack of adequate procedure & accountability in the Lords is damaging our democracy.
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Reform-run Kent council accused of fabricating £40m net zero savings
Reform-run Kent council accused of fabricating £40m net zero savings
Disclosures show figures cited by authority’s leader rested on unfunded ideas listed briefly in budget papers
Reform UK’s flagship council has been accused of telling a “blatant lie” after its claim of nearly £40m in savings on net zero were found to be based on hypothetical projects for which there was no documentation.
Kent county council, which has a £2.5bn annual budget, is one of 10 where Nigel Farage’s party has outright control and is seen as a test case for whether the insurgent party can govern competently. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Reform-run Kent council accused of fabricating £40m net zero savings
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So as I struggled with miscarriage after miscarriage before having my 🌈 baby, Reform would seriously think I should pay more tax during that agony.
This policy isn’t just a slippery slope to a handmaids tale dystopian future - it’s a deliberate step towards it
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
This policy isn’t just a slippery slope to a handmaids tale dystopian future - it’s a deliberate step towards it
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Reform by-election candidate suggested people who don’t have kids should pay more tax
Exclusive: The Reform politician’s suggestion would ‘punish millions of women and strip them of their basic dignity to choose’, Labour’s deputy leader has warned
www.independent.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 7:58 AM
So as I struggled with miscarriage after miscarriage before having my 🌈 baby, Reform would seriously think I should pay more tax during that agony.
This policy isn’t just a slippery slope to a handmaids tale dystopian future - it’s a deliberate step towards it
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
This policy isn’t just a slippery slope to a handmaids tale dystopian future - it’s a deliberate step towards it
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Shared by Forces News. Everyone should watch this and insist your friends watch it too.
Putin’s mind games: How Britains Enemies are Weaponising Fake News.
youtu.be/DoisL5Qa6b0?...
Putin’s mind games: How Britains Enemies are Weaponising Fake News.
youtu.be/DoisL5Qa6b0?...
Putin's mind games: How Britain's enemies are weaponising fake news
YouTube video by BFBS Forces News
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February 6, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Shared by Forces News. Everyone should watch this and insist your friends watch it too.
Putin’s mind games: How Britains Enemies are Weaponising Fake News.
youtu.be/DoisL5Qa6b0?...
Putin’s mind games: How Britains Enemies are Weaponising Fake News.
youtu.be/DoisL5Qa6b0?...
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A petition has been started by assisted dying campaigner Sophie Blake - who has incurable secondary breast cancer - to stop the Lords from frustrating bills approved by MPs.
Peers are currently debating the assisted dying bill at a snail’s pace.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Peers are currently debating the assisted dying bill at a snail’s pace.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Petition: Act to ensure Bills backed by MPs & public can complete all stages in Parliament
We want the Government to do everything in its power to ensure that when bills are supported by MPs & the public, they have the time to complete all their stages in Parliament. We believe this is impo...
petition.parliament.uk
February 6, 2026 at 1:42 PM
A petition has been started by assisted dying campaigner Sophie Blake - who has incurable secondary breast cancer - to stop the Lords from frustrating bills approved by MPs.
Peers are currently debating the assisted dying bill at a snail’s pace.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Peers are currently debating the assisted dying bill at a snail’s pace.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
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Reform’s Matthew Goodwin’s big idea would punish millions of women and strip them of their basic dignity to choose.
Even more dumfounding is that Nigel Farage appears to agree with it.
This is the kind of divisive politics we must stand against.
Even more dumfounding is that Nigel Farage appears to agree with it.
This is the kind of divisive politics we must stand against.
Reform by-election candidate suggested people who don’t have kids should pay more tax
Exclusive: The Reform politician’s suggestion would ‘punish millions of women and strip them of their basic dignity to choose’, Labour’s deputy leader warned
www.independent.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Reform’s Matthew Goodwin’s big idea would punish millions of women and strip them of their basic dignity to choose.
Even more dumfounding is that Nigel Farage appears to agree with it.
This is the kind of divisive politics we must stand against.
Even more dumfounding is that Nigel Farage appears to agree with it.
This is the kind of divisive politics we must stand against.
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🚨 🧵 1/ The Peter Mandelson affair reaffirms that Britain still has major issues around undue influence and peerage processes.
So today we have called for a clearout of other peers who have behaved egregiously, and for wider reforms to the House of Lords.
So today we have called for a clearout of other peers who have behaved egregiously, and for wider reforms to the House of Lords.
February 6, 2026 at 1:57 PM
🚨 🧵 1/ The Peter Mandelson affair reaffirms that Britain still has major issues around undue influence and peerage processes.
So today we have called for a clearout of other peers who have behaved egregiously, and for wider reforms to the House of Lords.
So today we have called for a clearout of other peers who have behaved egregiously, and for wider reforms to the House of Lords.
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They genuinely thought it would be some mad conspirational council mass producing LGBT+ propaganda or something, when in fact they'd just taken over a massive adult and child social care firm.
February 5, 2026 at 8:59 AM
They genuinely thought it would be some mad conspirational council mass producing LGBT+ propaganda or something, when in fact they'd just taken over a massive adult and child social care firm.
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Reform councillors in Kent told the FT that they were surprised not to find lavish spending on wokeness from their predecessors
Another councillor has resigned from his role lesding "DOGE", regretting his comments to the newspaper acknowledging the challenges
www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/ne...
Another councillor has resigned from his role lesding "DOGE", regretting his comments to the newspaper acknowledging the challenges
www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/ne...
February 5, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Reform councillors in Kent told the FT that they were surprised not to find lavish spending on wokeness from their predecessors
Another councillor has resigned from his role lesding "DOGE", regretting his comments to the newspaper acknowledging the challenges
www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/ne...
Another councillor has resigned from his role lesding "DOGE", regretting his comments to the newspaper acknowledging the challenges
www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/ne...
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Reform councillors where either naïve or dishonest- so ran on the idea that there was lots of waste & that they could freeze council tax with no cost.
Instead once in power they have increased council tax & cut key services.
Instead once in power they have increased council tax & cut key services.
February 5, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Reform councillors where either naïve or dishonest- so ran on the idea that there was lots of waste & that they could freeze council tax with no cost.
Instead once in power they have increased council tax & cut key services.
Instead once in power they have increased council tax & cut key services.
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This quote from a Reform UK councillor sums it up beautifully. Cross-boundary moral outrages, exported online and sold (especially, but not exclusively) to generations that grew up before the internet, are such a central feature of radicalisation today. www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/ne...
February 5, 2026 at 8:42 AM
This quote from a Reform UK councillor sums it up beautifully. Cross-boundary moral outrages, exported online and sold (especially, but not exclusively) to generations that grew up before the internet, are such a central feature of radicalisation today. www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/ne...
Another really chunky subject today, that it is great to see being raised in Westminster. Can’t promise any singing, from me* or any of our expert witnesses
*for which everyone will be grateful. Some of my colleagues can definitely sing a lot more skillfully
*for which everyone will be grateful. Some of my colleagues can definitely sing a lot more skillfully
Our report on misogyny in music in June 2025 set out how the Government should tackle sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in the industry.
How have things changed since then?
Wednesday 4 February, 2.20pm
Watch on Parliament Live 🟢
How have things changed since then?
Wednesday 4 February, 2.20pm
Watch on Parliament Live 🟢
February 4, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Another really chunky subject today, that it is great to see being raised in Westminster. Can’t promise any singing, from me* or any of our expert witnesses
*for which everyone will be grateful. Some of my colleagues can definitely sing a lot more skillfully
*for which everyone will be grateful. Some of my colleagues can definitely sing a lot more skillfully
The money that the government is using to lift the Two-Child Cap is technically the gambling levy - Remote Gaming & Remote Betting duties
This partly offsets gambling’s harm to the poorest kids
We need to support pubs much more, but this is perverse and incoherent
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
This partly offsets gambling’s harm to the poorest kids
We need to support pubs much more, but this is perverse and incoherent
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Nigel Farage accused of planning to plunge half a million children into poverty
The Reform UK leader announced a £3 billion support package for pubs, but is funded by restoring the two-child benefit cap, which is expected to lift 450,000 children out of poverty
www.mirror.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 8:37 AM
The money that the government is using to lift the Two-Child Cap is technically the gambling levy - Remote Gaming & Remote Betting duties
This partly offsets gambling’s harm to the poorest kids
We need to support pubs much more, but this is perverse and incoherent
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
This partly offsets gambling’s harm to the poorest kids
We need to support pubs much more, but this is perverse and incoherent
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...