Mark Ferguson MP
@markfergusonmp.bsky.social
This Labour government is tackling the cost of living.
January 20, 2026 at 8:17 PM
This Labour government is tackling the cost of living.
It might be a cold and wet weekend but the Labour team was out on the doors in Bensham to talk about what we’re doing for our community and plans for the future. Thanks to everyone who spoke to us and shared your views
January 18, 2026 at 11:26 AM
It might be a cold and wet weekend but the Labour team was out on the doors in Bensham to talk about what we’re doing for our community and plans for the future. Thanks to everyone who spoke to us and shared your views
New homes, new jobs and investment in Gateshead are top priorities for me as your MP, so it was great to visit MGM and HUSK on the Team Valley today to talk about the new, innovative homes they’re building in Gateshead this year.
Keep an eye out for them in Beacon Lough in the next few months
Keep an eye out for them in Beacon Lough in the next few months
January 16, 2026 at 6:09 PM
New homes, new jobs and investment in Gateshead are top priorities for me as your MP, so it was great to visit MGM and HUSK on the Team Valley today to talk about the new, innovative homes they’re building in Gateshead this year.
Keep an eye out for them in Beacon Lough in the next few months
Keep an eye out for them in Beacon Lough in the next few months
Me and Ben have known each other as long either of us can remember. We grew up together. We went to Gateshead schools together. We’ve been mates for almost four decades.
Tonight we were both invited to Downing Street to celebrate the work we’d done on the Employment Rights Act. A special evening.
Tonight we were both invited to Downing Street to celebrate the work we’d done on the Employment Rights Act. A special evening.
January 12, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Me and Ben have known each other as long either of us can remember. We grew up together. We went to Gateshead schools together. We’ve been mates for almost four decades.
Tonight we were both invited to Downing Street to celebrate the work we’d done on the Employment Rights Act. A special evening.
Tonight we were both invited to Downing Street to celebrate the work we’d done on the Employment Rights Act. A special evening.
From April an additional 32,000 dads per year will be able to access Paternity Leave immediately.
That’s the difference a Labour Government makes.
That’s the difference a Labour Government makes.
January 12, 2026 at 6:34 PM
From April an additional 32,000 dads per year will be able to access Paternity Leave immediately.
That’s the difference a Labour Government makes.
That’s the difference a Labour Government makes.
This, is a proper fry up. Always great to be at the Cafe Under The Spire for a proper lunch on a cold day. If you haven’t been yet, get yourself along it’s so good
January 10, 2026 at 2:08 PM
This, is a proper fry up. Always great to be at the Cafe Under The Spire for a proper lunch on a cold day. If you haven’t been yet, get yourself along it’s so good
Thanks to everyone at Wrekenton Hub for having me at their weekly Tea and Toast. A great community event and a brilliant opportunity for local people to get together
January 10, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Thanks to everyone at Wrekenton Hub for having me at their weekly Tea and Toast. A great community event and a brilliant opportunity for local people to get together
❄️⚠️ Cold weather payments have been triggered here in Gateshead Central and Whickham.
To trigger the payments, the average temperature at a specified weather station must be recorded as, or forecast to be, 0°C or below for seven consecutive days.
To trigger the payments, the average temperature at a specified weather station must be recorded as, or forecast to be, 0°C or below for seven consecutive days.
January 9, 2026 at 5:19 PM
❄️⚠️ Cold weather payments have been triggered here in Gateshead Central and Whickham.
To trigger the payments, the average temperature at a specified weather station must be recorded as, or forecast to be, 0°C or below for seven consecutive days.
To trigger the payments, the average temperature at a specified weather station must be recorded as, or forecast to be, 0°C or below for seven consecutive days.
The verdict is in. Scrapping the two-child limit will make a huge impact on Labour's plan to tackle child poverty. In the North East alone 67,000 children will be helped. 3,400 children in Gateshead will be lifted out of poverty.
January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The verdict is in. Scrapping the two-child limit will make a huge impact on Labour's plan to tackle child poverty. In the North East alone 67,000 children will be helped. 3,400 children in Gateshead will be lifted out of poverty.
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The Tories’ Shadow Attorney General, Lord Wolfson, is representing Roman Abramovich in a legal case that is delaying the transfer of £2.5bn of assets to benefit the people of Ukraine.
I’ve written to Kemi Badenoch about the conflicts of interest this raises. 👇
I’ve written to Kemi Badenoch about the conflicts of interest this raises. 👇
December 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The Tories’ Shadow Attorney General, Lord Wolfson, is representing Roman Abramovich in a legal case that is delaying the transfer of £2.5bn of assets to benefit the people of Ukraine.
I’ve written to Kemi Badenoch about the conflicts of interest this raises. 👇
I’ve written to Kemi Badenoch about the conflicts of interest this raises. 👇
💥 The Tories and their friends in Reform UK tried to block it at every step - but Labour's Employment Rights Bill has passed through the Lords and is now set to become law.
This is how Labour is improving your rights at work: youtube.com/shorts/rsFkg...
This is how Labour is improving your rights at work: youtube.com/shorts/rsFkg...
Labour's Employment Rights Bill Passes
This will improve the lives of working people across Gateshead Central & Whickham, and across Britain.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
💥 The Tories and their friends in Reform UK tried to block it at every step - but Labour's Employment Rights Bill has passed through the Lords and is now set to become law.
This is how Labour is improving your rights at work: youtube.com/shorts/rsFkg...
This is how Labour is improving your rights at work: youtube.com/shorts/rsFkg...
🥧 Today is Small Business Saturday and I want to introduce you to Great Northern Provisions.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🥧 Today is Small Business Saturday and I want to introduce you to Great Northern Provisions.
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When John invited me to visit Unique Magazines in Swalwell it wasn't quite what I expected. This Aladdin's Cave of magazines, journals and coffee table books has something to offer everyone - whatever your age and interests. youtu.be/3_ymNRc518Y
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December 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
When John invited me to visit Unique Magazines in Swalwell it wasn't quite what I expected. This Aladdin's Cave of magazines, journals and coffee table books has something to offer everyone - whatever your age and interests. youtu.be/3_ymNRc518Y
😍 This Saturday is Small Business Saturday, an opportunity for us to support our local high street shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants in the run up to Christmas.
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St Oswalds Hospice opens new store in Gateshead town centre
This Saturday is Small Business Saturday, an opportunity for us to support our local high street shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants in the run up to Christmas.
St Oswald's Hospice have operated…
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December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
😍 This Saturday is Small Business Saturday, an opportunity for us to support our local high street shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants in the run up to Christmas.
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Thanks to everyone who spoke to me and local Labour councillors this weekend. This government is putting more money in the pockets of people across Gateshead and Whickham, including:
Cutting everyone’s energy bills
Rail fares frozen
Prescription charges frozen
Raising the Minimum Wage
Cutting everyone’s energy bills
Rail fares frozen
Prescription charges frozen
Raising the Minimum Wage
November 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Thanks to everyone who spoke to me and local Labour councillors this weekend. This government is putting more money in the pockets of people across Gateshead and Whickham, including:
Cutting everyone’s energy bills
Rail fares frozen
Prescription charges frozen
Raising the Minimum Wage
Cutting everyone’s energy bills
Rail fares frozen
Prescription charges frozen
Raising the Minimum Wage
⚡ Labour is cutting household energy bills by £150 from April. We're putting more money in your pocket.
November 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
⚡ Labour is cutting household energy bills by £150 from April. We're putting more money in your pocket.
💥 What today's Budget means for you and your family - in 60 seconds or less ⏲️
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November 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
💥 What today's Budget means for you and your family - in 60 seconds or less ⏲️
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👊🏻 A solid Labour Budget to cut the cost of living.
November 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
👊🏻 A solid Labour Budget to cut the cost of living.
This was a true Labour Budget, built on our shared values of fairness and social justice.
Tackling child poverty is at the heart of Labour's plan for change. That's why we've scrapped the two-child limit, impacting 3,410 children in Gateshead Central & Whickham.
Tackling child poverty is at the heart of Labour's plan for change. That's why we've scrapped the two-child limit, impacting 3,410 children in Gateshead Central & Whickham.
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This was a true Labour Budget, built on our shared values of fairness and social justice.
Tackling child poverty is at the heart of Labour's plan for change. That's why we've scrapped the two-child limit, impacting 3,410 children in Gateshead Central & Whickham.
Tackling child poverty is at the heart of Labour's plan for change. That's why we've scrapped the two-child limit, impacting 3,410 children in Gateshead Central & Whickham.
Nigel Farage's man - locked up for ten years for taking pro-Russian bribes.
We need to talk about Nathan Gill.
We need to talk about Nathan Gill.
Farage's man locked up for 10 years for taking pro-Russian bribes. We need to talk about Nathan Gill
Farage must investigate his own party, Reform UK, over Russian links.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Nigel Farage's man - locked up for ten years for taking pro-Russian bribes.
We need to talk about Nathan Gill.
We need to talk about Nathan Gill.
👏🏻 Congratulations to Victoria & the team - local business, police, community & voluntary sector & council - on securing the Purple Flag award.
There's SO much more to do, but with the demolition of Computer House, then the flyover, the town centre will start to see real change in 2026 🏗️
There's SO much more to do, but with the demolition of Computer House, then the flyover, the town centre will start to see real change in 2026 🏗️
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
👏🏻 Congratulations to Victoria & the team - local business, police, community & voluntary sector & council - on securing the Purple Flag award.
There's SO much more to do, but with the demolition of Computer House, then the flyover, the town centre will start to see real change in 2026 🏗️
There's SO much more to do, but with the demolition of Computer House, then the flyover, the town centre will start to see real change in 2026 🏗️
👏🏻 Congratulations to Victoria & the team - local business, police, community & voluntary sector & council - on securing the Purple Flag award.
There's SO much more to do, but with the demolition of Computer House, then the flyover, the town centre will start to see real change in 2026 🏗️
There's SO much more to do, but with the demolition of Computer House, then the flyover, the town centre will start to see real change in 2026 🏗️
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
👏🏻 Congratulations to Victoria & the team - local business, police, community & voluntary sector & council - on securing the Purple Flag award.
There's SO much more to do, but with the demolition of Computer House, then the flyover, the town centre will start to see real change in 2026 🏗️
There's SO much more to do, but with the demolition of Computer House, then the flyover, the town centre will start to see real change in 2026 🏗️
⚡ Brilliant news that Cardinal Hume School will save money on their energy bills thanks to
Great British Energy!
☀ Today the government has confirmed the school is set to benefit from Great British Energy’s solar programme, with funding for panels secured.
Great British Energy!
☀ Today the government has confirmed the school is set to benefit from Great British Energy’s solar programme, with funding for panels secured.
November 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
⚡ Brilliant news that Cardinal Hume School will save money on their energy bills thanks to
Great British Energy!
☀ Today the government has confirmed the school is set to benefit from Great British Energy’s solar programme, with funding for panels secured.
Great British Energy!
☀ Today the government has confirmed the school is set to benefit from Great British Energy’s solar programme, with funding for panels secured.
*Beacon Lough & Wrekenton*
You have so many ideas of how to spend the £20 million Pride in Place funding.
The good news is it's up to you - not politicians or civil servants in London - to make your own decisions!
I loved spending the morning at Larkspur House listening to your ideas.
You have so many ideas of how to spend the £20 million Pride in Place funding.
The good news is it's up to you - not politicians or civil servants in London - to make your own decisions!
I loved spending the morning at Larkspur House listening to your ideas.
November 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
*Beacon Lough & Wrekenton*
You have so many ideas of how to spend the £20 million Pride in Place funding.
The good news is it's up to you - not politicians or civil servants in London - to make your own decisions!
I loved spending the morning at Larkspur House listening to your ideas.
You have so many ideas of how to spend the £20 million Pride in Place funding.
The good news is it's up to you - not politicians or civil servants in London - to make your own decisions!
I loved spending the morning at Larkspur House listening to your ideas.
👀 Yesterday Nigel Farage teamed up with the Tories and Lib Dems to vote against key measures in Labour's employment rights package.
November 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
👀 Yesterday Nigel Farage teamed up with the Tories and Lib Dems to vote against key measures in Labour's employment rights package.