Phil Brickell MP
@philbrickellmp.bsky.social
Labour Member of Parliament for Bolton West | Foreign Affairs Committee | NATO Parliamentary Assembly
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01204 958 436
Website: www.philbrickellmp.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01204 958 436
Website: www.philbrickellmp.co.uk
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Reform UK's Zia Yusuf calls Nathan Gill 'ancient history'
The party's head of policy says he has never met Nathan Gill, who served as the leader of Reform UK in Wales in 2021.
www.bbc.co.uk
Except that’s not true.
Gill was the head of Reform UK in Wales only a few years ago - in 2021.
Gill was constantly seen by Farage’s side since his first election - as a UKIP MEP - in 2014.
Reform must come clean with their Russian connections.
Gill was the head of Reform UK in Wales only a few years ago - in 2021.
Gill was constantly seen by Farage’s side since his first election - as a UKIP MEP - in 2014.
Reform must come clean with their Russian connections.
Grateful for the warm welcome from the staff and students at Rivington and Blackrod School.
I was amazed to learn the school dates back to a charter from Elizabeth I. The choir stunned me with a brilliant performance of the school song in the beautiful school chapel, almost 125 years old!
I was amazed to learn the school dates back to a charter from Elizabeth I. The choir stunned me with a brilliant performance of the school song in the beautiful school chapel, almost 125 years old!
November 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Grateful for the warm welcome from the staff and students at Rivington and Blackrod School.
I was amazed to learn the school dates back to a charter from Elizabeth I. The choir stunned me with a brilliant performance of the school song in the beautiful school chapel, almost 125 years old!
I was amazed to learn the school dates back to a charter from Elizabeth I. The choir stunned me with a brilliant performance of the school song in the beautiful school chapel, almost 125 years old!
Money launderers, fraudsters, tax dodgers and sanctions evaders have all used Britain's own Overseas Territories to hide and stash their dirty cash.
Our reputation as a clean and fair place to do business has been dragged through the mud. It is time to throw open the books.
Our reputation as a clean and fair place to do business has been dragged through the mud. It is time to throw open the books.
🆕 The APPG has coordinated a letter to the Government signed by 18 cross party MPs calling for an end to “embarrassing and costly” offshore financial secrecy, as covered by Politico 👇
November 25, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Money launderers, fraudsters, tax dodgers and sanctions evaders have all used Britain's own Overseas Territories to hide and stash their dirty cash.
Our reputation as a clean and fair place to do business has been dragged through the mud. It is time to throw open the books.
Our reputation as a clean and fair place to do business has been dragged through the mud. It is time to throw open the books.
Spotted earlier today, stalking Westminster’s corridors of power 🦊
November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Spotted earlier today, stalking Westminster’s corridors of power 🦊
Reform-led Lancashire County Council is closing a number of care homes with a direct impact on my constituents.
The consultation on the proposal is still not finalised but I have heard from a number of constituents that family members have been already asked to make arrangements to leave.
The consultation on the proposal is still not finalised but I have heard from a number of constituents that family members have been already asked to make arrangements to leave.
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Reform-led Lancashire County Council is closing a number of care homes with a direct impact on my constituents.
The consultation on the proposal is still not finalised but I have heard from a number of constituents that family members have been already asked to make arrangements to leave.
The consultation on the proposal is still not finalised but I have heard from a number of constituents that family members have been already asked to make arrangements to leave.
Restoring the independence of our elections watchdog is vital to increasing trust in our politics.
Our democracy is beset by increasing misinformation, unprecedented foreign interference & dodgy donations - the time to act is now.
Read my comments in today’s Guardian 👇🏻
Our democracy is beset by increasing misinformation, unprecedented foreign interference & dodgy donations - the time to act is now.
Read my comments in today’s Guardian 👇🏻
Politicians urge Labour to restore Electoral Commission independence
All-party group say move is needed to stop UK lagging behind global standards on election integrity
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Restoring the independence of our elections watchdog is vital to increasing trust in our politics.
Our democracy is beset by increasing misinformation, unprecedented foreign interference & dodgy donations - the time to act is now.
Read my comments in today’s Guardian 👇🏻
Our democracy is beset by increasing misinformation, unprecedented foreign interference & dodgy donations - the time to act is now.
Read my comments in today’s Guardian 👇🏻
Except that’s not true.
Gill was the head of Reform UK in Wales only a few years ago - in 2021.
Gill was constantly seen by Farage’s side since his first election - as a UKIP MEP - in 2014.
Reform must come clean with their Russian connections.
Gill was the head of Reform UK in Wales only a few years ago - in 2021.
Gill was constantly seen by Farage’s side since his first election - as a UKIP MEP - in 2014.
Reform must come clean with their Russian connections.
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf calls Nathan Gill 'ancient history'
The party's head of policy says he has never met Nathan Gill, who served as the leader of Reform UK in Wales in 2021.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Except that’s not true.
Gill was the head of Reform UK in Wales only a few years ago - in 2021.
Gill was constantly seen by Farage’s side since his first election - as a UKIP MEP - in 2014.
Reform must come clean with their Russian connections.
Gill was the head of Reform UK in Wales only a few years ago - in 2021.
Gill was constantly seen by Farage’s side since his first election - as a UKIP MEP - in 2014.
Reform must come clean with their Russian connections.
This shocking piece raises myriad questions.
How did Jersey & HMG note “no significant concerns” as recently as 2019?
Given the clear risks, did the FCO or FCA advise any mitigating measures Jersey might take? Were they acted on?
We urgently need more transparency in our Crown Dependencies 👇🏻
How did Jersey & HMG note “no significant concerns” as recently as 2019?
Given the clear risks, did the FCO or FCA advise any mitigating measures Jersey might take? Were they acted on?
We urgently need more transparency in our Crown Dependencies 👇🏻
Safe haven to sanctions: how Jersey sheltered Roman Abramovich’s billions
Court papers show the island cautiously welcomed the oligarch – with London’s approval – before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
This shocking piece raises myriad questions.
How did Jersey & HMG note “no significant concerns” as recently as 2019?
Given the clear risks, did the FCO or FCA advise any mitigating measures Jersey might take? Were they acted on?
We urgently need more transparency in our Crown Dependencies 👇🏻
How did Jersey & HMG note “no significant concerns” as recently as 2019?
Given the clear risks, did the FCO or FCA advise any mitigating measures Jersey might take? Were they acted on?
We urgently need more transparency in our Crown Dependencies 👇🏻
Thank you to AUGB - Bolton Ukrainian Cultural Centre for inviting me to your Holodomor commemoration event.
It was an honour to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our Ukrainian communities in the face of Russian aggression.
Find out more about Holodomor here www.augb.co.uk/holodomor/ho...
It was an honour to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our Ukrainian communities in the face of Russian aggression.
Find out more about Holodomor here www.augb.co.uk/holodomor/ho...
November 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Thank you to AUGB - Bolton Ukrainian Cultural Centre for inviting me to your Holodomor commemoration event.
It was an honour to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our Ukrainian communities in the face of Russian aggression.
Find out more about Holodomor here www.augb.co.uk/holodomor/ho...
It was an honour to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our Ukrainian communities in the face of Russian aggression.
Find out more about Holodomor here www.augb.co.uk/holodomor/ho...
Good. We need to call this what it is - corruption.
Farage and his cronies are more interested in enriching themselves than our national security - they cannot be trusted.
Farage and his cronies are more interested in enriching themselves than our national security - they cannot be trusted.
Reform UK's former Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for accepting pro-Russian bribes
Gill, 52, pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery between 6 December 2018 and 18 July 2019 in September.
news.sky.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Good. We need to call this what it is - corruption.
Farage and his cronies are more interested in enriching themselves than our national security - they cannot be trusted.
Farage and his cronies are more interested in enriching themselves than our national security - they cannot be trusted.
I joined colleagues in Parliament on World Children’s Day to raise awareness of Ukraine’s stolen children.
Their return must remain a global priority.
@BringKidsBackUA #BringKidsBack
Their return must remain a global priority.
@BringKidsBackUA #BringKidsBack
November 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I joined colleagues in Parliament on World Children’s Day to raise awareness of Ukraine’s stolen children.
Their return must remain a global priority.
@BringKidsBackUA #BringKidsBack
Their return must remain a global priority.
@BringKidsBackUA #BringKidsBack
🧵Good to meet Home Office Minister Lord Hanson earlier.
We discussed my work to ensure our law enforcement agencies are properly resourced to tackle financial crime.
Did you know, economic crime is estimated to cost the UK a staggering £350 billion a year?
We discussed my work to ensure our law enforcement agencies are properly resourced to tackle financial crime.
Did you know, economic crime is estimated to cost the UK a staggering £350 billion a year?
November 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
🧵Good to meet Home Office Minister Lord Hanson earlier.
We discussed my work to ensure our law enforcement agencies are properly resourced to tackle financial crime.
Did you know, economic crime is estimated to cost the UK a staggering £350 billion a year?
We discussed my work to ensure our law enforcement agencies are properly resourced to tackle financial crime.
Did you know, economic crime is estimated to cost the UK a staggering £350 billion a year?
I'm all for the Lords revising the work of the Commons and improving legislation before it receives Royal Assent.
But, 587 amendments from seven peers isn't scrutiny.
It's wrecking the clearly expressed will of the elected House of Commons.
Those peers responsible should be ashamed.
But, 587 amendments from seven peers isn't scrutiny.
It's wrecking the clearly expressed will of the elected House of Commons.
Those peers responsible should be ashamed.
Seven Assisted Dying Bill opponents table 587 amendments between them
Today, members of the House of Lords will debate the Terminally Ill Adults Bill for the first sitting of Committee Stage. Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, Baroness Grey-Thompson, Lord Carlile of Berriew, ...
humanists.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I'm all for the Lords revising the work of the Commons and improving legislation before it receives Royal Assent.
But, 587 amendments from seven peers isn't scrutiny.
It's wrecking the clearly expressed will of the elected House of Commons.
Those peers responsible should be ashamed.
But, 587 amendments from seven peers isn't scrutiny.
It's wrecking the clearly expressed will of the elected House of Commons.
Those peers responsible should be ashamed.
My comments at last week's Anti-Money Laundering Professionals Forum as reported here👇
UK lawmaker calls for crypto donations ban - Compliance Corylated
The UK should ban crypto donations to members of parliament and political parties as part of its anti-graft drive, says Phil Brickell, MP.
www.compliancecorylated.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
My comments at last week's Anti-Money Laundering Professionals Forum as reported here👇
Former MPs who then go on to work for lobbying firms should be banned from holding a parliamentary pass.
I don't care whether they want a haircut or a "cuppa with old colleagues."
It's not as if I have a pass from any of my old workplaces still.
@spotlightcorruption.org right to call this out.
I don't care whether they want a haircut or a "cuppa with old colleagues."
It's not as if I have a pass from any of my old workplaces still.
@spotlightcorruption.org right to call this out.
Ex-MPs working for lobbyists use privileged access to parliament
A number of former politicians who are now paid to help influence policymakers have visited the parliamentary estate, but deny doing so for lobbying
www.thetimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Former MPs who then go on to work for lobbying firms should be banned from holding a parliamentary pass.
I don't care whether they want a haircut or a "cuppa with old colleagues."
It's not as if I have a pass from any of my old workplaces still.
@spotlightcorruption.org right to call this out.
I don't care whether they want a haircut or a "cuppa with old colleagues."
It's not as if I have a pass from any of my old workplaces still.
@spotlightcorruption.org right to call this out.
Dodging the rain in Hulton yesterday!
Another productive session on the doors speaking with constituents about the issues that matter to them.
Speeding along Hulton Lane, fly-tipping and road resurfacing - all topics of discussion which came up for me to action alongside Councillor Fazeela Khan.
Another productive session on the doors speaking with constituents about the issues that matter to them.
Speeding along Hulton Lane, fly-tipping and road resurfacing - all topics of discussion which came up for me to action alongside Councillor Fazeela Khan.
November 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Dodging the rain in Hulton yesterday!
Another productive session on the doors speaking with constituents about the issues that matter to them.
Speeding along Hulton Lane, fly-tipping and road resurfacing - all topics of discussion which came up for me to action alongside Councillor Fazeela Khan.
Another productive session on the doors speaking with constituents about the issues that matter to them.
Speeding along Hulton Lane, fly-tipping and road resurfacing - all topics of discussion which came up for me to action alongside Councillor Fazeela Khan.
I was hoping we’d have had the chance to vote on restoration this year.
Failing to do so will just pile on more cost and complexity for future work, which we all know is inevitable.
What’s required is a full decant. That’s the best way of saving money and protecting those who work in Parliament.
Failing to do so will just pile on more cost and complexity for future work, which we all know is inevitable.
What’s required is a full decant. That’s the best way of saving money and protecting those who work in Parliament.
EXCL:
Final decision on restoring the Palace of Westminster will be delayed until 2030s
MPs were expected to vote by the end of 2025 on a way forward for fixing the crumbling parliament, but that now won't happen
Story w/@danbloom1.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/fina...
Final decision on restoring the Palace of Westminster will be delayed until 2030s
MPs were expected to vote by the end of 2025 on a way forward for fixing the crumbling parliament, but that now won't happen
Story w/@danbloom1.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/fina...
Final decision on fate of crumbling UK parliament delayed to 2030s
It’s a fire-hazard that’s prone to tumbling masonry — but fear of a public backlash is again delaying repairs to the world famous building.
www.politico.eu
November 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I was hoping we’d have had the chance to vote on restoration this year.
Failing to do so will just pile on more cost and complexity for future work, which we all know is inevitable.
What’s required is a full decant. That’s the best way of saving money and protecting those who work in Parliament.
Failing to do so will just pile on more cost and complexity for future work, which we all know is inevitable.
What’s required is a full decant. That’s the best way of saving money and protecting those who work in Parliament.
Plenty of good conversations with Westhoughton folk in Sainsbury’s earlier.
Thanks to Cllr John McHugh for joining me - tackling anti-social behaviour, discussing the school curriculum & media literacy, identifying opportunities to support schools around Special Educational Needs & Disabilities.
Thanks to Cllr John McHugh for joining me - tackling anti-social behaviour, discussing the school curriculum & media literacy, identifying opportunities to support schools around Special Educational Needs & Disabilities.
November 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Plenty of good conversations with Westhoughton folk in Sainsbury’s earlier.
Thanks to Cllr John McHugh for joining me - tackling anti-social behaviour, discussing the school curriculum & media literacy, identifying opportunities to support schools around Special Educational Needs & Disabilities.
Thanks to Cllr John McHugh for joining me - tackling anti-social behaviour, discussing the school curriculum & media literacy, identifying opportunities to support schools around Special Educational Needs & Disabilities.
A pleasure to speak at two informative events on economic crime yesterday.
Whether it's money laundering gangs or Kremlin cronies concealing their wealth in the UK, there is much work to do in the fight against dirty money.
Thanks to the AMLP Forum and @cfs-rusi.bsky.social for hosting.
Whether it's money laundering gangs or Kremlin cronies concealing their wealth in the UK, there is much work to do in the fight against dirty money.
Thanks to the AMLP Forum and @cfs-rusi.bsky.social for hosting.
November 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
A pleasure to speak at two informative events on economic crime yesterday.
Whether it's money laundering gangs or Kremlin cronies concealing their wealth in the UK, there is much work to do in the fight against dirty money.
Thanks to the AMLP Forum and @cfs-rusi.bsky.social for hosting.
Whether it's money laundering gangs or Kremlin cronies concealing their wealth in the UK, there is much work to do in the fight against dirty money.
Thanks to the AMLP Forum and @cfs-rusi.bsky.social for hosting.
Reposted by Phil Brickell MP
Germany is helping to combat inhumane cross-Channel people-smuggling.
The German Government has today proposed to Parliament an extension of criminal liability under the Residence Act to include people-smuggling into the UK.
This is a direct result of the 🇩🇪🇬🇧 #KensingtonTreaty.
The German Government has today proposed to Parliament an extension of criminal liability under the Residence Act to include people-smuggling into the UK.
This is a direct result of the 🇩🇪🇬🇧 #KensingtonTreaty.
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Germany is helping to combat inhumane cross-Channel people-smuggling.
The German Government has today proposed to Parliament an extension of criminal liability under the Residence Act to include people-smuggling into the UK.
This is a direct result of the 🇩🇪🇬🇧 #KensingtonTreaty.
The German Government has today proposed to Parliament an extension of criminal liability under the Residence Act to include people-smuggling into the UK.
This is a direct result of the 🇩🇪🇬🇧 #KensingtonTreaty.
Chinese state and commercial activities - both in the UK and abroad - warrant close attention so I’m pleased we’ll be going into considerable detail through our upcoming Foreign Affairs Committee inquiry 👇🏻
MPs preparing to examine Chinese state influence at British universities
Committee’s inquiry into review of UK-China relations to be broadened after Sheffield Hallam University disclosures
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Chinese state and commercial activities - both in the UK and abroad - warrant close attention so I’m pleased we’ll be going into considerable detail through our upcoming Foreign Affairs Committee inquiry 👇🏻
Remembrance Sunday
Thank you to Westhougton, Horwich & Blackrod Town Councils for today’s Remembrance Day services across the constituency.
Thank you to Westhougton, Horwich & Blackrod Town Councils for today’s Remembrance Day services across the constituency.
November 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Remembrance Sunday
Thank you to Westhougton, Horwich & Blackrod Town Councils for today’s Remembrance Day services across the constituency.
Thank you to Westhougton, Horwich & Blackrod Town Councils for today’s Remembrance Day services across the constituency.
We will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM
We will remember them.
Reposted by Phil Brickell MP
🗣️ Yesterday, MPs of all stripes spoke out against the ongoing financial secrecy in certain UK Overseas Territories. They called urgent attention to its devastating impacts on their constituents, and pushed the government to act.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🗣️ Yesterday, MPs of all stripes spoke out against the ongoing financial secrecy in certain UK Overseas Territories. They called urgent attention to its devastating impacts on their constituents, and pushed the government to act.
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Reposted by Phil Brickell MP
@philbrickellmp.bsky.social : “Financial secrecy in our Overseas Territories has real-world consequences. For my constituents. For businesses. And for Britain’s standing in the world”
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
@philbrickellmp.bsky.social : “Financial secrecy in our Overseas Territories has real-world consequences. For my constituents. For businesses. And for Britain’s standing in the world”
Reposted by Phil Brickell MP
@philbrickellmp.bsky.social : “Money laundering, fraud, bribery, tax evasion – many of the scandals we read about are likely to involve a financial structure in the British Overseas Territories. It is an enduring embarrassment... and one which undermines our global reputation.”
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
@philbrickellmp.bsky.social : “Money laundering, fraud, bribery, tax evasion – many of the scandals we read about are likely to involve a financial structure in the British Overseas Territories. It is an enduring embarrassment... and one which undermines our global reputation.”