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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · 1d

70% of children in poverty have at least one working parent. Statutory paternity pay is currently so low that men often don’t take it, and commonly don’t take up shared parental leave at all.

This is not a sustainable living for people with children, and we need to look at it urgently.

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · 4d

This week, Labour have delivered massive change for renters with the Renters' Rights Bill becoming law🏠

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · 4d

The biggest change to sexual health services in 60 years. The morning-after pill will now be free in pharmacies across England, in a huge step forward for women's health.

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · 5d

Having worked with Money Wellness and supported their campaign to better protect survivors of abuse in debt, I'm really pleased that the 'persons at risk of violence' PARV order fee will be scrapped from next month.

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · 5d

In March, I spoke in the Commons about how difficult it can be for victims of abuse when having to pay a fee to have their details withheld from the insolvency register.

For people who often escape abuse with little more than the clothes on their back, survivors can face a heavy financial burden.

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · 11d

It was a pleasure to take part in the last NFU Food and Farming Fellowship scheme visit. It’s been a great experience to see so much of the farming industry this past year.

Last Friday, we visited FareShare in Liverpool to see how surplus food from farming gets used to help vulnerable people.

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · 12d

I had a lovely visit to the year 8 pupils at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School earlier this week, where I got the chance to talk during their personal development module on politics!

They asked so many insightful questions about what life is like as an MP. What a fab way to start off the week!😊

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · 13d

It was great to appear on BBC Politics North West yesterday morning, where we spoke about housing, devolution, and a whole host of other issues.

Let me know if you caught it yesterday, and if not then you can catch up here! www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · 16d

I want to see even more of these achievements, and I look to my constituency for some incredible examples, like CAUC at Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College.

I spoke about this in a debate this week.

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · 16d

Giving women and girls the opportunities to thrive in STEM careers is vital🔭

Ada Lovelace Day celebrates the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths.

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · 16d

Earlier this week I attended an event on Women in STEM where I met representatives from organisations such as STEMAZING - a non-profit which aims to amplify the voices of women in STEM across the country 🔭 👩‍💻 📐

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · 23d

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Overwhelm: when global events and relentless bad news become too much

Feeling overwhelmed by current events, no matter how big or small, can take a toll on our mental health. Read our blog to help cope with feelings of overwhelm.

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · 23d

It's World Mental Health Day. Now is a better time than any to remind ourselves how vital it is to, first and foremost, look after ourselves.

But it's not just about today, there are resources available year-round to support yourself and others with mental health and wellbeing.

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · 23d

Parents of SEND children having somewhere they can meet and chat is really important, so they can share their own challenges and solutions.

I was so glad to meet with some of these parents. I'm dedicated to working hard for the best SEND provision possible for parents, carers, and children.

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · 25d

I also had the chance to see the second site of the Congleton Hydro project at the River Dane♻️

sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · 25d

Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting Daneside Theatre, who are now the third organisation in the constituency to benefit from solar panels thanks to Dane Valley Community Energy. They've seen a 15% reduction in energy bills so far!

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · 29d

I had the chance to talk to Cancer Research UK whilst at conference. Over 7,000 people are diagnosed each year with Ovarian Cancer, and I had the chance to hear about a lot about the work that they are doing on a vaccine.

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · Oct 3

It’s always great to be able to talk to constituents face-to-face at my surgeries. Thank you to everyone who attended in Congleton last week.

Remember, if you’re looking to book a surgery appointment, you can email [email protected] and a member of my team can get back to you ASAP!

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · Oct 2

Back in the constituency after a busy few days at Labour conference! I’ve both been a part of and listened to some brilliant conversations whilst in Liverpool, which I’m looking forward to working on further.

Thank you to anyone who asked me to attend specific events or visit certain stalls!

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · Sep 23

As I've heard from other local businesses, they've faced their own challenges. I look forward to working with them further and championing their future growth.

sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · Sep 23

I had a lovely visit yesterday morning to Diamond Electronics, another of our constituency's excellent family businesses. It was great meeting Darren, Damien, Charlotte, and the rest of the staff there as they told me about the company's history. 💡 🏭

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · Sep 22

I was so pleased to attend the roundtable on measuring inclusion and wellbeing in schools recently, joined by school and sector leaders, alongside the Minister of State for the Department of Education.

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · Sep 18

Labour has secured £150bn in investment across Britain 📈

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · Sep 15

In the first half of this year, our economy grew faster than any country in the G7🇬🇧

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sarahrussellmp.bsky.social @sarahrussellmp.bsky.social · Sep 11

I spoke today in a debate on regional transport inequality, highlighting the number of issues - potholes, a lack of train and bus services, gritting...

There are solutions to these challenges, we can see them in London. In the North, we tend to miss out, and that is what I raised in the Commons.

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