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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 17d

I’m a campaigner - and I’ll be a campaigning Deputy Leader.

This last week I’ve visited every region & nation in Britain - telling Labour’s story.

We need to unite, bring change, and defeat Reform to win again.

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thanks to m’learned friend @tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social for drafting and coordinating this letter to the #EHRC on their response to the Supreme Court ruling, which I have co-signed along with other colleagues.

Read it here 👇🏼

Tony Vaughan KC MP @tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social · Jul 2

🏳️‍⚧️🚨 New letter from MPs on trans rights & EHRC Consultation on the #ForWomenScotland ruling.

I have written a letter to the EHRC to urgently raise concerns about the Draft Code of Practice consultation after the ruling. I am proud to say that 32 of my colleagues have signed it too.

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · Jul 1

Today I am taking part in the Committee Stage of the Bus Services Bill, which brings back lots of the ability to run bus services that were removed by the Thatcher government’s privatisation.

Looking forward to speaking on it, informed by #Exeter residents, this afternoon.

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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · Jun 30

A major gathering of researchers, policymakers and business leaders is under way at the @exeter.ac.uk.

The Exeter Climate Forum aims to inspire bold action to tackle the climate emergency and is hosted by the University and the @metoffice.gov.uk.

news.exeter.ac.uk/top-stories/...

Major climate gathering under way in Exeter

A major gathering of researchers, policymakers and business leaders is under way at the University of Exeter. Hosted by the University and the Met Office, Exeter Climate Forum includes the latest scie...

news.exeter.ac.uk

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · Jun 30

It’s pinned to our board of special things!

Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · Jun 30

I’ve written for @politicshome.bsky.social about how to meet our #climate and biodiversity commitments, we will need to ensure that new businesses and new ideas can be brought to market.

Let’s cut the red tape and unleash our entrepreneurs, including in #Exeter

www.politicshome.com/members/arti...

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · Jun 20

Thanks Olwen.

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · Jun 16

Proud to be a co-signatory on this amendment, which was in Labour’s manifesto - to make hate crimes against people due their sexual orientation, transgender identity, or a disability, an aggravated offence.

Fully support @racheltaylormp.bsky.social on this.

Rachel Taylor MP @racheltaylormp.bsky.social · Jun 13

I’ve tabled NC122 to the Crime and Policing Bill to make hate crimes against people because of their sexual orientation, transgender identity or disability an aggravated offence. We must treat these offences with the seriousness they deserve. Please ask your MP to sign NC122.

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · Jun 16

Delighted to welcome local business leader Luke Savage, who built Tribol Braking, to Parliament to give evidence to the @CommonsSITC committee.

#Exeter is home to many innovative businesses - I’m very keen to showcase and celebrate that!

www.exetertoday.co.uk/news/exeter-...

Exeter MP brings local innovation to Parliament

Tribol Braking showcases ultra-light, low-carbon brake pads to Parliament as part of regional innovation inquiry

www.exetertoday.co.uk

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · Jun 10

Great to see @universityofexeter.bsky.social’s work with Next Steps SW, supporting young people from under-represented backgrounds access HE highlighted by the @russellgroup.bsky.social.

This government is committed to break down barriers to opportunity.

www.russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/polic...

Building opportunity for all | Russell Group

Tackling educational inequality and improving life chances for learners across the UK

www.russellgroup.ac.uk

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Exeter City Council @exetercouncil.bsky.social · Jun 10

Around 160 pupils recently took part in the Schools Festival of Rugby at Sandy Park ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in Exeter.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-pupil...

Cllr Duncan Wood, Lead Councillor for Leisure Services and Healthy Living

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · Jun 7

This is excellent news.

ETSC - European Transport Safety Council @etsc.eu · Jun 3

Study on London 20 mph limits shows:
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%

etsc.eu/20mph-limits...

20mph limits in London linked to sharp fall in road injuries and deaths, new report finds

A new study published by Transport for London (TfL) has shown that the introduction of 20mph speed limits and zones on local authority-managed roads in London between 1989 and 2013 led to significant…

etsc.eu

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · Jun 7

Yesterday I spent time with St Petrock’s, @hepctrust.bsky.social, and the RD&E to discuss the work they do to identify street-attached people living with HepC and other blood-borne diseases, and help get them vital treatment.

Thanks to Felix who took my bloods!

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · Jun 7

Had a fantastic time hearing about this programme - I think there’s lots we can do with it. Watch this space.

PenCRU @ University of Exeter Medical School @pencru.bsky.social · Jun 6

Great to meet @steveracemp.bsky.social today and share about the Healthy Parent Carers. Thanks for listening, Steve and being willing to promote the programme. www.healthyparentcarers.org @hls.exeter.ac.uk

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · Jun 5

Keir Starmer sets it out to Labour members this evening - the reason we’re in government is days like today.

Expanding #FreeSchoolMeals helps 500k children, lifts 100k out of poverty, and saves families £500 a year per child.

Labour governments always make a positive difference.

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · Jun 5

Whatever one’s view of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (the assisted dying bill), the parliamentary process has been thorough and we will rightly spend significant time debating the issue.

Thanks to Leader of the House Lucy Powell MPfor answering my question.

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · Jun 5

No child can learn if they’re hungry.

Delighted we’re expanding free school meals to 500,000 new schoolchildren.

Also great to catch up with Devon County Council yesterday to discuss their new plan to auto-enroll all eligible children into FSMs - something I asked them to do in January.

Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · Jun 4

‘A game-changer for children and families. We hope this is a sign of what's to come in the autumn's child poverty strategy, with government taking more action to meet its manifesto commitment to reduce child poverty in the UK.’ - Our head of education policy Kate Anstey www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Free school meal rule change to make 500,000 more pupils eligible

Charities have broadly welcomed the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · Jun 4

🚨 NEW: Labour is lifting 100,000 children out of poverty by expanding access to free school meals.

Alongside free breakfast clubs, cheaper uniform costs and government-funded childcare, Labour is putting money in parents’ pockets and giving children the best start in life.

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · Jun 4

There’s been a WECA announcement; this is the first tranche led by mayors. More to come next week and after.

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · May 31

The Pharmacy APPG, which I chair, held the last of our “Future of Community Pharmacy” evidence sessions recently.

We heard about what could work better, and what more #communitypharmacy can do for patients in the future.

Thanks to everyone who took part - report coming soon!

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · May 30

Two big funding announcements for #Exeter today 🎉

📚 Two primary schools - #Newtown & St Gabriel’s in #Exwick - successful in their bid for funds to fix up their buildings

🏥 £5.7m for our hospital trust & mental health trust to address critical infrastructure & safety risks in their buildings

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Exeter City Council @exetercouncil.bsky.social · May 30

Exeter Respect Festival – the city’s annual celebration of diversity – is just around the corner!

Now in its 29th year, this year’s Respect Festival takes place in Belmont Park on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June, with music, dance, food and so much more.

More: news.exeter.gov.uk/exeter-respe...

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · May 28

I asked the second church estates commissioner @marshadecordova.bsky.social MP (the @churchofengland.org representative in the Commons) about the long delayed introduction of stand-alone services of blessing for same-sex couples in #Exeter and beyond.

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Steve Race MP @steveracemp.bsky.social · May 24

We published the big AI Opportunities Plan a couple of months ago, and are cracking on with the recommendations. www.gov.uk/government/p...

I’m also supporting the @exetersciencepark.bsky.social bid for an AI Growth Zone too.

AI Opportunities Action Plan

www.gov.uk

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