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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Mar 8

Happy International Women’s Day!

Proud to be representing Aldershot & Farnborough as the 618th woman ever elected to the House of Commons - fighting for change in the alongside more female MPs than ever before.

#IWD2025

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Mar 6

The most ethical investment we can make right now is firing up our defence industrial base so that we can support Ukraine, defend our country and create jobs across the UK.

More than 100 Labour parliamentarians have signed my letter to Britain’s investors.

www.ft.com/content/062f...

www.ft.com

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Mar 3

Thank you everyone who made Labour’s South East Regional Conference such a success.

It was great to speak to delegates in my role as one of Labour’s Mission Delivery Champions about how the Government is delivering our Plan for Change.

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Feb 22

Today I paid my respects to the victims of the Aldershot Bombing - a senseless IRA atrocity that claimed the lives of seven people on this day in 1972.

We will always remember Margaret, John, Mary, Sheri, Jill, Joan and Padre Capt Gerard. #LestWeForget

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Feb 3

🏊‍♀️ Farnborough is getting a new leisure centre! 🏊‍♂️

I’m delighted to announce that after months of hard work, we have unlocked the funding needed to replace the leisure centre that the Conservatives knocked down and never rebuilt.

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Jan 27

Today on #HolocaustMemorialDay, I signed the Book of Commitment on behalf of the people of Aldershot, Farnborough, Blackwater, Hawley & Yateley

Together we honour the millions of Jewish people murdered in the Holocaust and work to ensure the lessons are never forgotten #HMD2025

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Jan 26

I promised to be the most present and accessible MP that Aldershot & Farnborough has ever had - out on the doorstep all year round.

Thank you all the Wellesley residents who made time to speak to our local Rushmoor councillors and I this weekend.

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Jan 26

Rebuilding Britain should start with the potholes - my latest column for the News & Mail 📰

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Jan 26

It was so lovely to join the Rushmoor Christmas Angels on Saturday.

They spend the year creating beautiful decorations to display during the festive season. If you want to get more into knitting or crocheting, do come along to their next monthly get together.

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Jan 18

Thank you to the fabulous @younglabourse.bsky.social team for joining Cllr Gareth Williams and I on the #Farnborough doorstep on Saturday.

We had lots of great conversations with local residents about what matters to them and how Labour is working hard to deliver.

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Jan 11

Thank you to all the Southwood residents who made time to speak to Becky Miles and the rest of our Labour team on the doorstep this afternoon.

We’re here working for our community all year round - whatever the weather!

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Jan 2

A lot done, a lot more to do - my New Year column for the News & Mail

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Dec 29

As 2024 draws to a close, here’s a look back on my first six months representing Aldershot, Farnborough, Blackwater, Hawley & Yateley.

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Dec 24

My team and I are still here for you if you need urgent assistance over the festive period.

From my family to yours, wishing you a very happy and peaceful Christmas

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Dec 24

If you’re likely to be spending Christmas Day alone, The Alexandra pub in Farnborough is one of a number of venues providing a place where people can celebrate with their neighbours. A brilliant initiative 👏🏻

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Dec 24

A special thank you to frontline workers who will be serving us throughout the festive period - my Christmas column for the News & Mail

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Dec 23

I’ve spent the past few days in Estonia with the cross-party Armed Forces Parliamentary scheme - learning more about the vital work the British Army is doing close to the Russian border and thanking the troops who will be spending this Christmas far away from home. 🇪🇪🇬🇧

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Dec 20

My column for the News & Mail on how the Government is righting historic wrongs for our LGBT veterans

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Dec 19

Today the Labour Government has announced the biggest funding for hospices in a generation

💷 £100m for better buildings and technology

👧 £26m for children and youth hospices

Delighted this will help support outstanding work at Phyllis Tuckwell and other hospices across the country

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Dec 18

With only a few days left to send off your post before Christmas, we are all so grateful to our local posties at this time of year.

I visited the Royal Mail Delivery Office in Farnborough to thank the team for all their hard work. ✉️📮

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Dec 16

Big retail and leisure brands have a vital role to play in breathing new life into our town centres.

I asked the Business Secretary how the Government can help communities like Aldershot and Farnborough attract new anchor tenants.

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Dec 15

Another fantastic win for @farnboroughfc.bsky.social’s Women’s Team - that’s 13 wins in a row and they’re still unbeaten in the league since their double-promotion.

These women are wonderful role models for our community. Come and cheer them on in 2025!

Alex with midfielder Izzy Woodger - Player of the Match vs Gosport

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Dec 14

It was great to meet Paul and the team from 3rd Bramshill Scouts Group in #Yateley today.

They’ve been out in all weathers over recent weeks selling Christmas Trees to raise funds to support our young people. Thank you for the tree! 🌲

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Dec 14

It’s time to address historic wrongs against our LGBT veterans 🏳️‍🌈

Those dismissed or discharged from our Armed Forces because of sexual orientation or gender identity will now receive financial recognition.

Apply here 👉🏻 www.gov.uk/government/p...

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Alex Baker MP @msalexbaker.bsky.social · Dec 13

So many small businesses in Aldershot & Farnborough are making a valuable contribution to our defence sector - but they need help to export.

I raised with Trade Minister @gareththomasmp.bsky.social in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk

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