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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 8h

Another packed surgery session this week. If you have personal casework you need help with, please get in touch with my office.

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 21h

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. It’s okay not to feel okay. If you are feeling overwhelmed or you’re worried about someone who is, take the time to talk. www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...

World Mental Health Day 2025

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. The theme is set by the World Federation of Mental Health.

www.mentalhealth.org.uk

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 1d

This is a #BlaBla that you do want to hear! Tasty coffee in Clarendon Road.

It’s great to be able to support local business in #Watford.

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 1d

I welcome the news of a #ceasefire to the conflict raging in #Gaza. Our hopes and thoughts are with those implementing an end to hostilities and the release of the hostages. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Hamas and Israel prepare to implement ceasefire as Netanyahu says deal approved by government

Israel’s government ratified the ceasefire and hostage deal on Friday, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours

www.theguardian.com

Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 3d

Over recent days, religious sites in and around #Watford have been defaced with graffiti, causing concern and alarm to local residents.

Watford is a diverse, tolerant and respectful town, which we all celebrate. There is no place for hate crime here.

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 9d

Our thoughts are with the families, loved ones and friends of those affected by the terror attack today.

There should be no place for antisemitism or racial hatred in our society. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Starmer condemns 'horrific' Manchester synagogue attack

The prime minister has vowed to protect the Jewish community, as the King, leaders and politicians issue statements.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 10d

🧵on Michelle Mone and Covid contracts

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Former Tory peer Michelle Mone has called today’s ruling that PPE Medpro must give the taxpayer back £122m for supplying dodgy PPE an ‘establishment cover-up’. Utter nonsense.

Let’s ignore the rhetoric & look at the facts 👇

UK government wins £122m pandemic case against Michelle Mone-linked firm over faulty PPE

Trial heard 25m surgical gowns supplied by PPE Medpro to protect NHS staff were unusable and could ‘seriously harm or kill patients’

www.theguardian.com

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 10d

Before the election last year, the Chancellor said that we would go after the dodgy COVID contracts to get the British public its money back. Great to see this happening. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

High Court rules Baroness Mone-linked company breached £122m Covid contract

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the government would

www.bbc.co.uk

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 11d

Prime Minister Keir Starmer was on fire 🔥 in his Conference speech at #Lab25, setting out the government’s patriotic duty and progress we have made in year one to deliver the Plan for Change. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Five takeaways from Keir Starmer's conference speech

The prime minister seeks to rally his party behind the UK government - what were the standout moments?

www.bbc.co.uk

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 11d

This is the kind of basic stuff that has been missing from our society for so long.

The #LabourGovernment is delivering this for our Nation’s children. We would not be getting this from any other political party.

Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 13d

200 years ago, the first railway journey took place, George Stephenson’s Locomotion No 1 travelled between Shildon, Darlington and Stockton. People are sharing their favourite railway journeys and these are some of mine. #Railway200

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to the #RedRoses!

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 14d

Best of luck to the #EnglandWomensRugby team in today’s Women’s World Cup Rugby Final! #ComeOnEngland!

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 14d

I’m delighted that #HertsCountyCouncil is going to rectify the bus timetable information at Brixton Road bus stop. When I stood to be your MP, I said I would do my best to represent you to help fix things. I’m going to keep doing that. www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/2549096...

MP spots 'glaring error' in bus timetable at Watford stop

Watford MP Matt Turmaine is calling for changes after spotting a "glaring error" at a bus stop.

www.watfordobserver.co.uk

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 15d

What an absolute joy to attend tonight’s #StarsOfHerts @WestHertsNHS awards ceremony. Congratulations not just to the amazing winners, but the incredible nominees too. Oh, and #GoWendy!

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 18d

Happy Rosh Hashanah! Shana Tova to those celebrating in Watford, from all of us at Labour.

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 22d

We wouldn't let a child get behind the wheel of a car and drive down the street, we wouldn't let a child go into an off licence and buy booze. The #OnlineSafetyAct affords protections to children in the virtual world, just as we expect them to be in the physical world.

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 23d

Next Wednesday is #NationalFitnessDay! I’ve been getting some practice in at #Parliament so I’m ready for the big day! 😉

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 24d

The #HillsboroughLaw is a moment of justice history. Our @uklabour.bsky.social #PrimeMinister promised to deliver it before last year’s general election and he has done as he promised.

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 25d

Music hubs are vital in education and creativity. It was wonderful to attend a meeting in @ukparliament.parliament.uk today celebrating them, especially as #JessGillam was there, fresh from sneak peek re-opening of #WatfordColosseum, thanks to @teamlabouruk.bsky.social’s support of the funding.

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 28d

I’m backing Bridget Phillipson for Deputy Leader of @uklabour.bsky.social

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 29d

It was great to catch up with #AndyCollins on #BBC3CR recently, talking about the re-opening of the Colosseum. We also had time to talk about the planned rebuild of #WatfordGeneral.

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · 29d

Great to attend @healthfoundation.bsky.social event this week. Some great conversations, including about #IntegratedRetirementCommunities #IRC and the benefits to health and care that they can deliver.

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · Sep 10

Play is so important and it was brilliant to meet with #LEGO to hear about the projects they are supporting to facilitate parent and child playtime.

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Matt Turmaine @turmaine.bsky.social · Sep 10

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. If you are affected by suicidal thoughts or worried about someone who might be, please talk to someone. There is kindness and support out there. www.samaritans.org/support-us/c...

World Suicide Prevention Day

Every year, on 10 September, organisations around the world get together to raise awareness about suicide prevention.

www.samaritans.org

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