Marie Tidball
@marietidball.bsky.social
Labour MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge. Mum. Disability Activist. Jo Cox Women in Leadership. Yorkshirewoman.
It's National Cake Day tomorrow! 🍰
I was thrilled to bring down homemade and beautifully decorated rose cakes and portcullis design from @Bake&Butty in Penistone to Parliament this week.
I'm always so proud to showcase the brilliant work of our local businesses!
I was thrilled to bring down homemade and beautifully decorated rose cakes and portcullis design from @Bake&Butty in Penistone to Parliament this week.
I'm always so proud to showcase the brilliant work of our local businesses!
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It's National Cake Day tomorrow! 🍰
I was thrilled to bring down homemade and beautifully decorated rose cakes and portcullis design from @Bake&Butty in Penistone to Parliament this week.
I'm always so proud to showcase the brilliant work of our local businesses!
I was thrilled to bring down homemade and beautifully decorated rose cakes and portcullis design from @Bake&Butty in Penistone to Parliament this week.
I'm always so proud to showcase the brilliant work of our local businesses!
Today is White Ribbon Day – an annual campaign day calling for the end of Violence Against Women and Girls.
It was great to sit down with my fantastic colleague Emily Darlington to hear more about why this day is so important.
www.whiteribbon.org.uk
It was great to sit down with my fantastic colleague Emily Darlington to hear more about why this day is so important.
www.whiteribbon.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Today is White Ribbon Day – an annual campaign day calling for the end of Violence Against Women and Girls.
It was great to sit down with my fantastic colleague Emily Darlington to hear more about why this day is so important.
www.whiteribbon.org.uk
It was great to sit down with my fantastic colleague Emily Darlington to hear more about why this day is so important.
www.whiteribbon.org.uk
One of the best parts of my job is sharing my passion for politics and public service with young people across our schools.
Ahead of UK Parliament Week, I spoke on Penistone FM about the opportunity for schools to see democracy in action down in Westminster.
Ahead of UK Parliament Week, I spoke on Penistone FM about the opportunity for schools to see democracy in action down in Westminster.
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
One of the best parts of my job is sharing my passion for politics and public service with young people across our schools.
Ahead of UK Parliament Week, I spoke on Penistone FM about the opportunity for schools to see democracy in action down in Westminster.
Ahead of UK Parliament Week, I spoke on Penistone FM about the opportunity for schools to see democracy in action down in Westminster.
With less than a week to go until I swim 7km for £7k, I spoke with Graham Silverwood, Chair at Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre – the place where my swimming journey began, and where I’m fundraising for a fully accessible changing room.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/swim-penis...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/swim-penis...
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
With less than a week to go until I swim 7km for £7k, I spoke with Graham Silverwood, Chair at Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre – the place where my swimming journey began, and where I’m fundraising for a fully accessible changing room.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/swim-penis...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/swim-penis...
Today is the start of UK Parliament Week!
As the first MP for our constituency in 100 years to have grown up here, it's so important to me to use my position to help others from our communities engage with Parliament.
As the first MP for our constituency in 100 years to have grown up here, it's so important to me to use my position to help others from our communities engage with Parliament.
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today is the start of UK Parliament Week!
As the first MP for our constituency in 100 years to have grown up here, it's so important to me to use my position to help others from our communities engage with Parliament.
As the first MP for our constituency in 100 years to have grown up here, it's so important to me to use my position to help others from our communities engage with Parliament.
RAIL FARES FROZEN! 🚂❄️
The government are freezing rail fares in England next year for the first time in 30 years.
This fare freeze will directly bring down the cost of living, and make train travel more affordable.
The government are freezing rail fares in England next year for the first time in 30 years.
This fare freeze will directly bring down the cost of living, and make train travel more affordable.
November 23, 2025 at 11:38 AM
RAIL FARES FROZEN! 🚂❄️
The government are freezing rail fares in England next year for the first time in 30 years.
This fare freeze will directly bring down the cost of living, and make train travel more affordable.
The government are freezing rail fares in England next year for the first time in 30 years.
This fare freeze will directly bring down the cost of living, and make train travel more affordable.
Half a million more children will get access to Labour’s free breakfast clubs next year!
Applications have opened for the next wave of free breakfast clubs - I’ll be writing to all our eligible local primary schools to help and encourage them to apply for this next wave.
Applications have opened for the next wave of free breakfast clubs - I’ll be writing to all our eligible local primary schools to help and encourage them to apply for this next wave.
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Half a million more children will get access to Labour’s free breakfast clubs next year!
Applications have opened for the next wave of free breakfast clubs - I’ll be writing to all our eligible local primary schools to help and encourage them to apply for this next wave.
Applications have opened for the next wave of free breakfast clubs - I’ll be writing to all our eligible local primary schools to help and encourage them to apply for this next wave.
Prescription charges frozen! ❄️
Ahead of the Budget next week, the Government have announced they will freeze prescription charges next year – taking firm action to tackle the cost of living.
No one should put their health at risk because they can’t afford their medication.
Ahead of the Budget next week, the Government have announced they will freeze prescription charges next year – taking firm action to tackle the cost of living.
No one should put their health at risk because they can’t afford their medication.
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Prescription charges frozen! ❄️
Ahead of the Budget next week, the Government have announced they will freeze prescription charges next year – taking firm action to tackle the cost of living.
No one should put their health at risk because they can’t afford their medication.
Ahead of the Budget next week, the Government have announced they will freeze prescription charges next year – taking firm action to tackle the cost of living.
No one should put their health at risk because they can’t afford their medication.
This week, the Labour Government published England’s first ever Men’s Health Strategy – from cancer, to cardiovascular disease, and mental health.
For the first time we're taking comprehensive, coordinated action to address the specific health challenges facing men and boys.
For the first time we're taking comprehensive, coordinated action to address the specific health challenges facing men and boys.
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This week, the Labour Government published England’s first ever Men’s Health Strategy – from cancer, to cardiovascular disease, and mental health.
For the first time we're taking comprehensive, coordinated action to address the specific health challenges facing men and boys.
For the first time we're taking comprehensive, coordinated action to address the specific health challenges facing men and boys.
Yesterday marked Carers Rights Day.
This year's theme is “Know your rights, use your rights”.
Everyday, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member, or a friend, often unaware of their legal rights and what support and benefits they’re entitled to.
This year's theme is “Know your rights, use your rights”.
Everyday, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member, or a friend, often unaware of their legal rights and what support and benefits they’re entitled to.
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Yesterday marked Carers Rights Day.
This year's theme is “Know your rights, use your rights”.
Everyday, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member, or a friend, often unaware of their legal rights and what support and benefits they’re entitled to.
This year's theme is “Know your rights, use your rights”.
Everyday, 12,000 people become unpaid carers for a partner, family member, or a friend, often unaware of their legal rights and what support and benefits they’re entitled to.
Representation of disabled people in broadcast tv, both on and off screen, has doubled since 2018, as reported by the @tweetCDN.
Earlier this week, I raised in Parliament the need to go further, to double disability representation again, both on and off our tv screens.
Earlier this week, I raised in Parliament the need to go further, to double disability representation again, both on and off our tv screens.
November 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Representation of disabled people in broadcast tv, both on and off screen, has doubled since 2018, as reported by the @tweetCDN.
Earlier this week, I raised in Parliament the need to go further, to double disability representation again, both on and off our tv screens.
Earlier this week, I raised in Parliament the need to go further, to double disability representation again, both on and off our tv screens.
Today is the start of Disability History Month.
It was wonderful to have Yasmina Bez with me on a work shadowing day in Parliament, who did an amazing job helping me with an Access Audit around Parliament.
This House belongs to all of us - I’ll do all I can to improve accessibility for everyone.
It was wonderful to have Yasmina Bez with me on a work shadowing day in Parliament, who did an amazing job helping me with an Access Audit around Parliament.
This House belongs to all of us - I’ll do all I can to improve accessibility for everyone.
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today is the start of Disability History Month.
It was wonderful to have Yasmina Bez with me on a work shadowing day in Parliament, who did an amazing job helping me with an Access Audit around Parliament.
This House belongs to all of us - I’ll do all I can to improve accessibility for everyone.
It was wonderful to have Yasmina Bez with me on a work shadowing day in Parliament, who did an amazing job helping me with an Access Audit around Parliament.
This House belongs to all of us - I’ll do all I can to improve accessibility for everyone.
This International Men’s Day, I want to highlight the current 15.5% pay gap for disabled men – leaving them earning £4,000 less per year than non-disabled workers.
We know an unacceptable pay gap is also an acute problem for men with mental health conditions. 🧵
We know an unacceptable pay gap is also an acute problem for men with mental health conditions. 🧵
November 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This International Men’s Day, I want to highlight the current 15.5% pay gap for disabled men – leaving them earning £4,000 less per year than non-disabled workers.
We know an unacceptable pay gap is also an acute problem for men with mental health conditions. 🧵
We know an unacceptable pay gap is also an acute problem for men with mental health conditions. 🧵
It was fantastic to celebrate the start of Disability History Month at a Reception at The Speaker’s House.
Looking forward to working with specialist Accessibility Arcitect, Rosie Scott, on some exciting projects soon.
Looking forward to working with specialist Accessibility Arcitect, Rosie Scott, on some exciting projects soon.
November 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
It was fantastic to celebrate the start of Disability History Month at a Reception at The Speaker’s House.
Looking forward to working with specialist Accessibility Arcitect, Rosie Scott, on some exciting projects soon.
Looking forward to working with specialist Accessibility Arcitect, Rosie Scott, on some exciting projects soon.
It was a pleasure to host and speak in Parliament at the RNIB Visual Rehabilitation Reception yesterday.
When a person loses their sight, potentially suddenly and traumatically, the right support can mean the difference between isolation and independence, and ensure they can fulfil their potential.
When a person loses their sight, potentially suddenly and traumatically, the right support can mean the difference between isolation and independence, and ensure they can fulfil their potential.
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
It was a pleasure to host and speak in Parliament at the RNIB Visual Rehabilitation Reception yesterday.
When a person loses their sight, potentially suddenly and traumatically, the right support can mean the difference between isolation and independence, and ensure they can fulfil their potential.
When a person loses their sight, potentially suddenly and traumatically, the right support can mean the difference between isolation and independence, and ensure they can fulfil their potential.
My mum and dad taught me there’s no such word as can’t.
It was brilliant to chat to Matt Forde on his podcast about how that drives me now as an MP.
You can listen to the full episode here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
It was brilliant to chat to Matt Forde on his podcast about how that drives me now as an MP.
You can listen to the full episode here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
November 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
My mum and dad taught me there’s no such word as can’t.
It was brilliant to chat to Matt Forde on his podcast about how that drives me now as an MP.
You can listen to the full episode here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
It was brilliant to chat to Matt Forde on his podcast about how that drives me now as an MP.
You can listen to the full episode here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
Brilliant news for everyone across our communities who are learning to drive!
The Government have made big changes to make thousands more test slots available, and bring down the backlog of learners waiting for driving tests.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The Government have made big changes to make thousands more test slots available, and bring down the backlog of learners waiting for driving tests.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
November 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Brilliant news for everyone across our communities who are learning to drive!
The Government have made big changes to make thousands more test slots available, and bring down the backlog of learners waiting for driving tests.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The Government have made big changes to make thousands more test slots available, and bring down the backlog of learners waiting for driving tests.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The Government are investing £75 million to phase out animal testing faster ❌
This is an issue lots of people have got in touch with me about across our communities.
We're backing researchers to instead deliver solutions that protect animal welfare.
This is an issue lots of people have got in touch with me about across our communities.
We're backing researchers to instead deliver solutions that protect animal welfare.
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The Government are investing £75 million to phase out animal testing faster ❌
This is an issue lots of people have got in touch with me about across our communities.
We're backing researchers to instead deliver solutions that protect animal welfare.
This is an issue lots of people have got in touch with me about across our communities.
We're backing researchers to instead deliver solutions that protect animal welfare.
Today, the Government is rolling out the first national network of veterans support centres, and launching its new Veterans Strategy, backed by £50 million.
This is the first Veterans strategy in 7 years, and will transform government support for our national heroes.
This is the first Veterans strategy in 7 years, and will transform government support for our national heroes.
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Today, the Government is rolling out the first national network of veterans support centres, and launching its new Veterans Strategy, backed by £50 million.
This is the first Veterans strategy in 7 years, and will transform government support for our national heroes.
This is the first Veterans strategy in 7 years, and will transform government support for our national heroes.
It was an honour to attend the Stocksbridge RBL Service on Remembrance Sunday yesterday, with Cllr Janet Ridler to honour all those who gave their lives for our country and freedoms.
We remember the ultimate public service paid in WWI, WWII, and in all conflict since.
We remember the ultimate public service paid in WWI, WWII, and in all conflict since.
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
It was an honour to attend the Stocksbridge RBL Service on Remembrance Sunday yesterday, with Cllr Janet Ridler to honour all those who gave their lives for our country and freedoms.
We remember the ultimate public service paid in WWI, WWII, and in all conflict since.
We remember the ultimate public service paid in WWI, WWII, and in all conflict since.
20 days to go!
I’m swimming 7km, the distance between Penistone and Stocksbridge, to raise £7k towards adapting a changing room at the leisure centre into a fully accessible disabled changing room.
You can donate below ⬇
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/swim-penis...
I’m swimming 7km, the distance between Penistone and Stocksbridge, to raise £7k towards adapting a changing room at the leisure centre into a fully accessible disabled changing room.
You can donate below ⬇
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/swim-penis...
7km for £7k Penistone to Stocksbridge Swim
I’m swimming the distance between Penistone and Stocksbridge to raise money for an accessible changing room at Stocksbridge Leisure Centre.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
20 days to go!
I’m swimming 7km, the distance between Penistone and Stocksbridge, to raise £7k towards adapting a changing room at the leisure centre into a fully accessible disabled changing room.
You can donate below ⬇
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/swim-penis...
I’m swimming 7km, the distance between Penistone and Stocksbridge, to raise £7k towards adapting a changing room at the leisure centre into a fully accessible disabled changing room.
You can donate below ⬇
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/swim-penis...
This Remembrance Sunday, we honour to all those who gave their lives in World War I, World War II, and all conflicts since.
We come together as a nation to remember their service and sacrifice, to defend our freedoms and protect our way of life.
We will remember them.
We come together as a nation to remember their service and sacrifice, to defend our freedoms and protect our way of life.
We will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 8:23 AM
This Remembrance Sunday, we honour to all those who gave their lives in World War I, World War II, and all conflicts since.
We come together as a nation to remember their service and sacrifice, to defend our freedoms and protect our way of life.
We will remember them.
We come together as a nation to remember their service and sacrifice, to defend our freedoms and protect our way of life.
We will remember them.
It was a privilege to speak as a former PGS student, at the Penistone Grammar School Remembrance service, and to pay tribute to former students who have given their lives for the British people.
In Penistone, we will remember them.
In Penistone, we will remember them.
November 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It was a privilege to speak as a former PGS student, at the Penistone Grammar School Remembrance service, and to pay tribute to former students who have given their lives for the British people.
In Penistone, we will remember them.
In Penistone, we will remember them.
It was great to chat to lots of constituents about a range of issues at my surgery in my office in Chapeltown today.
If you'd like to book a surgery appointment to speak to me about any issues you're having, please email me at [email protected].
If you'd like to book a surgery appointment to speak to me about any issues you're having, please email me at [email protected].
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It was great to chat to lots of constituents about a range of issues at my surgery in my office in Chapeltown today.
If you'd like to book a surgery appointment to speak to me about any issues you're having, please email me at [email protected].
If you'd like to book a surgery appointment to speak to me about any issues you're having, please email me at [email protected].
The Government have published our Curriculum Review, setting out reforms to the national curriculum so every child has the vital skills they need,
This Labour government will ensure every child has a rich and broad, inclusive and innovative curriculum, so every child can thrive.
This Labour government will ensure every child has a rich and broad, inclusive and innovative curriculum, so every child can thrive.
November 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The Government have published our Curriculum Review, setting out reforms to the national curriculum so every child has the vital skills they need,
This Labour government will ensure every child has a rich and broad, inclusive and innovative curriculum, so every child can thrive.
This Labour government will ensure every child has a rich and broad, inclusive and innovative curriculum, so every child can thrive.