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Katherine O’Donnell @ka-od.bsky.social · Jun 10

Good on you Liam Conlon MP!- Beir Bua! @liamconlon.bsky.social

www.rte.ie/news/2025/06...

More than 100 MPs sign letter backing Philomena's Law

More than 100 MPs and peers in Westminster have signed an open letter backing legislation to help UK-based survivors of Irish mother-and-baby homes access compensation.

www.rte.ie

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Christine Quigley @cpquigley.bsky.social · Jun 10

Great coverage of the Philomena's Law campaign ahead of the Westminster Hall debate led by @liamconlon.bsky.social this afternoon.

Ben Quinn @benquinn75.bsky.social · Jun 10

Survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes being “re-traumatised” by the prospect of losing benefits in the UK if they accept compensation from Irish state
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes risk losing UK benefits over compensation

Campaign pushes to change law that could lead to survivors living in UK being disqualified from means-tested benefits

www.theguardian.com

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Jun 12

Survivors & Irish community groups joined the family of Philomena Lee to witness Westminster Hall debate on
@liamconlon.bsky.social's proposal for 'Philomena's Law'– to protect benefits of survivors living in Britain who receive payment from Irish government
www.irishinbritain.org/news/support...

Support for Philomena's Law among MPs at Westminster Hall debate

A Westminster Hall Debate took place this week to discuss the proposal by Liam Conlon MP to introduce new legislation called ‘Philomena’s Law’ to support survivors of Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes w...

www.irishinbritain.org

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Apr 21

Concerns about the toxic effect of smartphones & social media on young people is a big issue for my constituents

I’m working hard to:
✅ Bring local parents, schools and students together
✅ Agree a common smartphone policy in schools
✅ Call for tougher and enforced regulations

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Apr 11

Enjoyed visiting Croke Park to discuss supporting the growth of @officialgaa.bsky.social in Britain.

GAA membership in Britain has increased by nearly 30% in just 4 years - with participants from all backgrounds.

Clubs also do vital work in communities from London to Liverpool and beyond.

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Apr 11

It was good to talk to @news.rte.ie
with @ivanabacik.bsky.social
in Dublin yesterday about the need for survivors of Mother & Baby Homes to get redress.

I hope to ensure this happens in Britain with Philomena’s Law - and appreciate all the support this is getting: amp.rte.ie/amp/1506923/

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Apr 10

Really good to meet with Sinn Fein
Reps inc TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire & MP Daire Hughes

Grateful for their support for “Philomena’s Law” to ensure thousands of survivors in Britain receive the redress they are entitled to - and discuss support for Irish communities in Britain.

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Apr 10

A real honour to meet the Special Advocate for Survivors, Patricia Carey, and a group of survivors from Ireland’s Mother & Baby Homes.

Their courage and determination is humbling, and I’m proud to be working with them to support thousands of survivors living in Britain.

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Apr 10

Great to be in Dublin and to catch-up with the Irish Labour family including some of their brilliant new intake of TDs!

And Irish Labour Leader @ivanabacik.bsky.social
- who was born in Beckenham & lived in Penge! 🌹🇮🇪

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Apr 10

It was great to meet with Minister
Norma Foley yesterday on “Philomena’s Law” to support thousands of survivors of Ireland’s Mother & Baby Homes living in Britain.

I’m really grateful for the support I’ve had from her and the Irish Government so far.

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Apr 5

Really tragic news. My thoughts and sympathies are with the boy’s family, friends, and everyone affected.

Beckenham Place Park is a park so many of us use, and I know how upsetting this will be to many local residents too.

Boy dies after going into the lake in Lewisham to swim

The 15-year-old's body was recovered from the lake in Beckenham Place Park on Friday night.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Apr 5

I welcome the government’s decision to grant greater licensing powers as we work to boost London’s economy.

This will give Londoners and visitors more opportunities to enjoy our world-class hospitality sector—driving growth, jobs and creating a stronger economy for all.

Boost for London nightlife as mayor Sir Sadiq Khan given new powers to overturn council licensing decisions

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the new powers will mean hospitality businesses have "the conditions to grow" and are not "tied down by unnecessarily burdensome red tape".

news.sky.com

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Apr 5

A great day of canvassing in the sun in Kelsey & Eden Park and a really good response from residents with lots of casework collected too!

Thanks to everyone who took the time to talk to us! ☀️🌹

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Apr 2

Top-quality childcare places boost children’s life chances and parent’s work choices!

I’m delighted that two schools in Beckenham & Penge are amongst the first to get new school-based nurseries - and will support more schools to do so!

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Apr 1

A brilliant morning with @serailway.bsky.social to celebrate Clock House and Elmers End stations turning 161 years old!

And it was great to see so many people thanking the wonderful staff who are an important part of our community.

Looking forward to more #Railway200 celebrations soon!

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Mar 30

I’m delighted we’ve secured £725,000 in funding from Government for solar panels to be installed at Bethlem Hospital.

Solar energy is cleaner and cheaper. It’s perfect for public buildings, especially NHS hospitals 🏥☀️🌱

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Irish in Britain @irishinbritain.bsky.social · Mar 27

We report on the Westminster meeting to support MP @liamconlon.bsky.social's proposed #PhilomenasLaw
Speakers with Liam:
Philomena daughter Jane Libberton
Rosa Gilbert Irish in Britain
Séan Kaluarachchi London Irish Centre
Chair @pronouncedalva.bsky.social
www.irishinbritain.org/news/momentu...

Momentum grows for Philomena's Law

Survivors, campaigners, community welfare organisations, journalists and MPs came together at a special briefing in the House of Commons in support of MP Liam Conlon’s proposed Philomena’s Law.

www.irishinbritain.org

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Politics.co.uk @politics.co.uk · Mar 28

“It was an honour to share Philomena’s story of heartbreak and courage in Westminster earlier this month”, writes @liamconlon.bsky.social

🗣️ Philomena’s Law seeks justice for survivors of Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...

Philomena’s Law seeks justice for survivors of Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes

Philomena Lee was 18 years old when she became pregnant and was sent to the Sean Ross Abbey Mother and Baby Home in Roscrea, County Tipperary, in Ireland. There Philomena gave birth to her son Anthony...

www.politics.co.uk

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Mar 28

(2/2) … My thanks again to the local team for organising a great event, to everyone that attended - and the brilliant staff at Kent County Cricket Ground for hosting us!

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Mar 28

An amazing Beckenham & Penge CLP fundraiser last night with special guests @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social
& Neil Kinnock!

I’m proud of our CLP, the campaigning culture we’ve built in the past year & it’s always great to get members together! 🌹

… And a very Happy 83rd Birthday to Neil today! 🎂

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Mar 26

Beckenham & Penge is where local lad David Bowie launched his music career.

Today it’s home to a vibrant community of creatives whose work is increasingly sought by AI companies.

I’m grateful for reassurance Government is working to protect them and ensure fair remuneration.

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Mar 26

Last night I held a public briefing on Philomena’s Law in Parliament with
@irishinbritain.bsky.social

It was particularly moving to hear from survivors - a reminder of the need for change. There are 13,000+ living in Britain.

Thanks to everyone who came and to Ailbhe Rea for chairing.

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Ellie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · Mar 24

Today @liamconlon.bsky.social & I met with Thames Water and raised concerns of constituents affected by the water outage which left residents without water for several days.

It was good to discuss the lessons learnt and to hold them accountable for the disruption caused to residents.

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Mar 23

A pleasure to be out with a brilliant team from Beckenham and Penge CLP today helping our friends in Sittingbourne inc their fantastic MP @kevinmckenna.co.uk! 🌹

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Liam Conlon MP @liamconlon.bsky.social · Mar 21

Delighted to have my friend the Rail Minister Lord Hendy visit Beckenham & Penge

♿️ Seeing the testing phase start on the new lift at Shortlands Station
🚝 Announcement that 707 City Beam trains are to have accessible toilets retrofitted
🤝 Thanking Southeastern
& TfL staff

Liam Conlon MP with Rail Minister Lord Hendy and Southeastern and Network Rail staff at the site of the new lift at Shortlands Station

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