Tom Gordon MP
@tomgordonld.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat MP for Harrogate & Knaresborough
It’s disappointing the River Nidd at the Lido has again been rated poor for bathing water quality.
This cherished spot remains unsafe because Yorkshire Water puts profit before environment.
OFWAT must be replaced with a regulator with real teeth to hold polluters to account & clean up our rivers.
This cherished spot remains unsafe because Yorkshire Water puts profit before environment.
OFWAT must be replaced with a regulator with real teeth to hold polluters to account & clean up our rivers.
November 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It’s disappointing the River Nidd at the Lido has again been rated poor for bathing water quality.
This cherished spot remains unsafe because Yorkshire Water puts profit before environment.
OFWAT must be replaced with a regulator with real teeth to hold polluters to account & clean up our rivers.
This cherished spot remains unsafe because Yorkshire Water puts profit before environment.
OFWAT must be replaced with a regulator with real teeth to hold polluters to account & clean up our rivers.
Suicide rates haven’t fallen in two decades, and thousands of lives are being lost each year.
I urged greater support for charities like The Jordan Legacy, whose work is vital in prevention.
The Govt must act now to give these charities the resources they need to reach more people & save lives.
I urged greater support for charities like The Jordan Legacy, whose work is vital in prevention.
The Govt must act now to give these charities the resources they need to reach more people & save lives.
November 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Suicide rates haven’t fallen in two decades, and thousands of lives are being lost each year.
I urged greater support for charities like The Jordan Legacy, whose work is vital in prevention.
The Govt must act now to give these charities the resources they need to reach more people & save lives.
I urged greater support for charities like The Jordan Legacy, whose work is vital in prevention.
The Govt must act now to give these charities the resources they need to reach more people & save lives.
🤝After a fantastic summer meeting residents across the constituency, I’m taking my tour to local supermarkets this weekend!
💬Come along to any of my stops to ask questions, share your thoughts, or have a chat.
👋I look forward to meeting as many constituents as possible.
💬Come along to any of my stops to ask questions, share your thoughts, or have a chat.
👋I look forward to meeting as many constituents as possible.
November 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🤝After a fantastic summer meeting residents across the constituency, I’m taking my tour to local supermarkets this weekend!
💬Come along to any of my stops to ask questions, share your thoughts, or have a chat.
👋I look forward to meeting as many constituents as possible.
💬Come along to any of my stops to ask questions, share your thoughts, or have a chat.
👋I look forward to meeting as many constituents as possible.
🍺 Our pubs are the heart of our community - but too many are struggling to survive.
👏 Today I met with British Beer & Pub Association, they and the Lib Dems share the same goal: helping our pubs thrive.
💰 That’s why I’m proud the Lib Dems are calling for an emergency VAT cut for hospitality.
👏 Today I met with British Beer & Pub Association, they and the Lib Dems share the same goal: helping our pubs thrive.
💰 That’s why I’m proud the Lib Dems are calling for an emergency VAT cut for hospitality.
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🍺 Our pubs are the heart of our community - but too many are struggling to survive.
👏 Today I met with British Beer & Pub Association, they and the Lib Dems share the same goal: helping our pubs thrive.
💰 That’s why I’m proud the Lib Dems are calling for an emergency VAT cut for hospitality.
👏 Today I met with British Beer & Pub Association, they and the Lib Dems share the same goal: helping our pubs thrive.
💰 That’s why I’m proud the Lib Dems are calling for an emergency VAT cut for hospitality.
Speaking with BBC North Yorkshire today about the closure of Sherburn House in Knaresborough.
Adult social care is in crisis and we need a proper solution. We can’t fix the NHS unless we fix social care.
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Adult social care is in crisis and we need a proper solution. We can’t fix the NHS unless we fix social care.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Speaking with BBC North Yorkshire today about the closure of Sherburn House in Knaresborough.
Adult social care is in crisis and we need a proper solution. We can’t fix the NHS unless we fix social care.
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Adult social care is in crisis and we need a proper solution. We can’t fix the NHS unless we fix social care.
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Find my thoughts on today’s WASPI statement here 👇
November 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Find my thoughts on today’s WASPI statement here 👇
Last week, I outed myself as a gamer, something I don’t really ever talk about, and contributed to a debate on consumer protections for gamers.
Now spending my evening trying to figure out how to play Europa Universalis V.
I said if I was elected I would be unapologetically me!
Now spending my evening trying to figure out how to play Europa Universalis V.
I said if I was elected I would be unapologetically me!
November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Last week, I outed myself as a gamer, something I don’t really ever talk about, and contributed to a debate on consumer protections for gamers.
Now spending my evening trying to figure out how to play Europa Universalis V.
I said if I was elected I would be unapologetically me!
Now spending my evening trying to figure out how to play Europa Universalis V.
I said if I was elected I would be unapologetically me!
👏 Great to be out knocking on doors this week with some of our fantastic Harrogate Town and North Yorkshire Councillors
🔶 Door after door, we heard how Lib Dems at all tiers of government are making a real difference locally - working hard for residents all year round!
🔶 Door after door, we heard how Lib Dems at all tiers of government are making a real difference locally - working hard for residents all year round!
November 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
👏 Great to be out knocking on doors this week with some of our fantastic Harrogate Town and North Yorkshire Councillors
🔶 Door after door, we heard how Lib Dems at all tiers of government are making a real difference locally - working hard for residents all year round!
🔶 Door after door, we heard how Lib Dems at all tiers of government are making a real difference locally - working hard for residents all year round!
Lovely morning for parkrun round the stray - ahead of bonfire night and fireworks there this evening!
November 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Lovely morning for parkrun round the stray - ahead of bonfire night and fireworks there this evening!
It is right that Ofwat blocked Yorkshire Water from paying boss bonuses.
For too long, water firms have rewarded failure – paying executives millions while polluting our rivers.
Accountability can’t stop here - we need real action to clean up our waterways and put people before profit.
For too long, water firms have rewarded failure – paying executives millions while polluting our rivers.
Accountability can’t stop here - we need real action to clean up our waterways and put people before profit.
Water company bosses' bonuses blocked over pollution issues
Thames Water is among six companies forced by Ofwat to block bonus payments to bosses.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
It is right that Ofwat blocked Yorkshire Water from paying boss bonuses.
For too long, water firms have rewarded failure – paying executives millions while polluting our rivers.
Accountability can’t stop here - we need real action to clean up our waterways and put people before profit.
For too long, water firms have rewarded failure – paying executives millions while polluting our rivers.
Accountability can’t stop here - we need real action to clean up our waterways and put people before profit.
I’ve written to the PM renewing my call for a full, judge-led inquiry into failings at TEWV.
Reviews haven’t delivered the change patients and families deserve. Only a proper inquiry can bring accountability and lasting improvement.
The Govt must act now to improve care and rebuild trust.
Reviews haven’t delivered the change patients and families deserve. Only a proper inquiry can bring accountability and lasting improvement.
The Govt must act now to improve care and rebuild trust.
November 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I’ve written to the PM renewing my call for a full, judge-led inquiry into failings at TEWV.
Reviews haven’t delivered the change patients and families deserve. Only a proper inquiry can bring accountability and lasting improvement.
The Govt must act now to improve care and rebuild trust.
Reviews haven’t delivered the change patients and families deserve. Only a proper inquiry can bring accountability and lasting improvement.
The Govt must act now to improve care and rebuild trust.
I am appalled by the horrific attack on passengers aboard a train on Saturday evening. My thoughts are with all those affected – the victims, their loved ones, and everyone who witnessed such a traumatic event.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I am appalled by the horrific attack on passengers aboard a train on Saturday evening. My thoughts are with all those affected – the victims, their loved ones, and everyone who witnessed such a traumatic event.
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As a supporter of assisted dying and a member of the Commons Bill Committee:
The JCHR should be doing a full legislative inquiry to guide implementation, not a token one-off session.
And the Lords must not seek to block or kill a Bill that has been passed by the elected House.
The JCHR should be doing a full legislative inquiry to guide implementation, not a token one-off session.
And the Lords must not seek to block or kill a Bill that has been passed by the elected House.
It is regrettable that the Joint Committee on Human Rights has taken this approach to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
In my view, a last-minute, one-off and narrow evidence session is woefully inadequate.
My letter to the Chair of the JCHR in full 👇
In my view, a last-minute, one-off and narrow evidence session is woefully inadequate.
My letter to the Chair of the JCHR in full 👇
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
As a supporter of assisted dying and a member of the Commons Bill Committee:
The JCHR should be doing a full legislative inquiry to guide implementation, not a token one-off session.
And the Lords must not seek to block or kill a Bill that has been passed by the elected House.
The JCHR should be doing a full legislative inquiry to guide implementation, not a token one-off session.
And the Lords must not seek to block or kill a Bill that has been passed by the elected House.
It is regrettable that the Joint Committee on Human Rights has taken this approach to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
In my view, a last-minute, one-off and narrow evidence session is woefully inadequate.
My letter to the Chair of the JCHR in full 👇
In my view, a last-minute, one-off and narrow evidence session is woefully inadequate.
My letter to the Chair of the JCHR in full 👇
November 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
It is regrettable that the Joint Committee on Human Rights has taken this approach to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
In my view, a last-minute, one-off and narrow evidence session is woefully inadequate.
My letter to the Chair of the JCHR in full 👇
In my view, a last-minute, one-off and narrow evidence session is woefully inadequate.
My letter to the Chair of the JCHR in full 👇
Out in Ripon this afternoon with Lord Dick Newby, lending a hand to Tom and the team in the Ripon City Council by-election. Lots of positive conversations on the doorstep!
October 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Out in Ripon this afternoon with Lord Dick Newby, lending a hand to Tom and the team in the Ripon City Council by-election. Lots of positive conversations on the doorstep!
Great evening knocking on doors in Bilton Woodfield.
Lots of people said, “But there aren’t any elections!”
True - not until 2027! But Lib Dems never stop working for our area. We’re out all year, not just at election time.
Lots of people said, “But there aren’t any elections!”
True - not until 2027! But Lib Dems never stop working for our area. We’re out all year, not just at election time.
October 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Great evening knocking on doors in Bilton Woodfield.
Lots of people said, “But there aren’t any elections!”
True - not until 2027! But Lib Dems never stop working for our area. We’re out all year, not just at election time.
Lots of people said, “But there aren’t any elections!”
True - not until 2027! But Lib Dems never stop working for our area. We’re out all year, not just at election time.
This afternoon, I joined Liberal Democrat colleagues to block Nigel Farage’s Bill, which would have ripped up people’s rights and withdrawn the UK from the ECHR.
We will keep fighting for our freedoms – the UK will not become a Trump-style America.
We will keep fighting for our freedoms – the UK will not become a Trump-style America.
October 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This afternoon, I joined Liberal Democrat colleagues to block Nigel Farage’s Bill, which would have ripped up people’s rights and withdrawn the UK from the ECHR.
We will keep fighting for our freedoms – the UK will not become a Trump-style America.
We will keep fighting for our freedoms – the UK will not become a Trump-style America.
Veterans dedicate their lives to protecting our country, yet often they’re left without the support they need.
The Armed Forces Covenant is meant to protect them - but it’s failing.
Words on paper mean nothing without action. The Govt must act now to ensure no veteran is left to struggle alone.
The Armed Forces Covenant is meant to protect them - but it’s failing.
Words on paper mean nothing without action. The Govt must act now to ensure no veteran is left to struggle alone.
October 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Veterans dedicate their lives to protecting our country, yet often they’re left without the support they need.
The Armed Forces Covenant is meant to protect them - but it’s failing.
Words on paper mean nothing without action. The Govt must act now to ensure no veteran is left to struggle alone.
The Armed Forces Covenant is meant to protect them - but it’s failing.
Words on paper mean nothing without action. The Govt must act now to ensure no veteran is left to struggle alone.
🗓️ The planning committee has deferred a decision on Harrogate Spring Water’s proposed expansion, kicking the can down the road instead of standing up for our precious woodland.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🗓️ The planning committee has deferred a decision on Harrogate Spring Water’s proposed expansion, kicking the can down the road instead of standing up for our precious woodland.
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This weekend, I was on BBC Look North to discuss key issues, including:
⚡ Energy & Nuclear Power – Households and businesses need relief on energy bills now. Nuclear can help bridge the gap as we scale up clean, renewable alternatives.
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⚡ Energy & Nuclear Power – Households and businesses need relief on energy bills now. Nuclear can help bridge the gap as we scale up clean, renewable alternatives.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
This weekend, I was on BBC Look North to discuss key issues, including:
⚡ Energy & Nuclear Power – Households and businesses need relief on energy bills now. Nuclear can help bridge the gap as we scale up clean, renewable alternatives.
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⚡ Energy & Nuclear Power – Households and businesses need relief on energy bills now. Nuclear can help bridge the gap as we scale up clean, renewable alternatives.
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Last week, I spoke in Parliament on cancer care & NHS workforce challenges.
✅Urged action to make the NHS a sustainable, rewarding career.
✅Highlighted Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity’s support for patients & staff.
✅Recognised the excellent work at the Robert Ogden Centre.
🎥Watch more
✅Urged action to make the NHS a sustainable, rewarding career.
✅Highlighted Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity’s support for patients & staff.
✅Recognised the excellent work at the Robert Ogden Centre.
🎥Watch more
October 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Last week, I spoke in Parliament on cancer care & NHS workforce challenges.
✅Urged action to make the NHS a sustainable, rewarding career.
✅Highlighted Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity’s support for patients & staff.
✅Recognised the excellent work at the Robert Ogden Centre.
🎥Watch more
✅Urged action to make the NHS a sustainable, rewarding career.
✅Highlighted Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity’s support for patients & staff.
✅Recognised the excellent work at the Robert Ogden Centre.
🎥Watch more
🚨 Big decision THIS WEEK! 🚨
💧 Harrogate Spring Water wants to expand, and chop down Rotary Wood to do it.
❌ I’ve objected to the plans, but I want to know what YOU think.
🗳️ My friend Andrew at Suffrago is polling local people - have your say here👇
suff.ag/QEQ1P4
💧 Harrogate Spring Water wants to expand, and chop down Rotary Wood to do it.
❌ I’ve objected to the plans, but I want to know what YOU think.
🗳️ My friend Andrew at Suffrago is polling local people - have your say here👇
suff.ag/QEQ1P4
October 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
🚨 Big decision THIS WEEK! 🚨
💧 Harrogate Spring Water wants to expand, and chop down Rotary Wood to do it.
❌ I’ve objected to the plans, but I want to know what YOU think.
🗳️ My friend Andrew at Suffrago is polling local people - have your say here👇
suff.ag/QEQ1P4
💧 Harrogate Spring Water wants to expand, and chop down Rotary Wood to do it.
❌ I’ve objected to the plans, but I want to know what YOU think.
🗳️ My friend Andrew at Suffrago is polling local people - have your say here👇
suff.ag/QEQ1P4
🌟Great to highlight the incredible work of the Great Start in Life Foundation in Parliament.
👏They do vital work supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
🚨 But the Government must step up too - and properly invest in public health services for young people.
👏They do vital work supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
🚨 But the Government must step up too - and properly invest in public health services for young people.
October 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
🌟Great to highlight the incredible work of the Great Start in Life Foundation in Parliament.
👏They do vital work supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
🚨 But the Government must step up too - and properly invest in public health services for young people.
👏They do vital work supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
🚨 But the Government must step up too - and properly invest in public health services for young people.
I’m deeply frustrated by the Government’s decision to delay SEND reform until 2026.
Parents in Harrogate and Knaresborough are exhausted by a broken system that keeps letting them down. They’ve waited long enough – they cannot wait any longer.
This crisis needs urgent action, not more delays.
Parents in Harrogate and Knaresborough are exhausted by a broken system that keeps letting them down. They’ve waited long enough – they cannot wait any longer.
This crisis needs urgent action, not more delays.
October 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I’m deeply frustrated by the Government’s decision to delay SEND reform until 2026.
Parents in Harrogate and Knaresborough are exhausted by a broken system that keeps letting them down. They’ve waited long enough – they cannot wait any longer.
This crisis needs urgent action, not more delays.
Parents in Harrogate and Knaresborough are exhausted by a broken system that keeps letting them down. They’ve waited long enough – they cannot wait any longer.
This crisis needs urgent action, not more delays.
Today, I challenged the govt to urgently add China to the toughest level of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.
With growing evidence of covert influence in our political system & institutions, this step is crucial to close loopholes & reinforce the UK’s defences, safeguarding our democracy.
With growing evidence of covert influence in our political system & institutions, this step is crucial to close loopholes & reinforce the UK’s defences, safeguarding our democracy.
October 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Today, I challenged the govt to urgently add China to the toughest level of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.
With growing evidence of covert influence in our political system & institutions, this step is crucial to close loopholes & reinforce the UK’s defences, safeguarding our democracy.
With growing evidence of covert influence in our political system & institutions, this step is crucial to close loopholes & reinforce the UK’s defences, safeguarding our democracy.