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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · 6d

We need to be strong on climate leadership. This cross party letter tells the Tories how very wrong they are on this.

Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 6d

For ~20yrs the Climate Change Act has powered clean growth & climate action

Proud to co-ordinate 124 MPs & Peers to urge the Conservatives, don’t scrap it

Turning climate leadership into a political football puts our economy, security & children’s future at risk

#ClimateAction

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · 7d

I'm shocked and appalled by reports of attacks at a Manchester Synagogue on the Holy Day of Yom Kippur. 4 people reported injured and police have shot dead the assailant. My thoughts are with those affected and their loved ones.

Manchester synagogue: Four people injured in car and stabbing attack in Crumpsall

Mayor Andy Burnham says the suspect is believed to be dead. Keir Starmer says the attack happening on Yom Kippur - the holiest day in the Jewish calendar - makes it

www.bbc.com

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · 7d

Last week I signed a letter highlighting attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla. Now Israel has illegally intercepted the Flotilla in international waters, abducting British citizens and seizing ships sailing under British flags.

The govt must condemn this attack and demand their immediate release.

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Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East @lfpme.bsky.social · 18d

LFPME’s statement on the UK Government’s formal recognition of the State of Palestine

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · 21d

Malicious communications? 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Led By Donkeys attacks ‘Orwellian’ arrests after Trump Windsor projections

Exclusive: Campaign group says it was behind stunt that showed images of Trump and Epstein on castle tower

www.theguardian.com

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · 22d

Labour's Employment Rights Bill passed in the Commons last night, despite attempts by Tories and Reform to water it down.
This is huge news for workers rights and only Labour is on the side of workers.

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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 26d

Did you know that private train leasing companies made over £400 million in profits in 2023? �” @catecclesmp agrees that we should end the rolling stock rip-off. Get your MP to read our vision for the railways bill report today. 👇

Cat Eccles MP holds a placard which reads: I back ending the rolling stock rip off. Let's use the cash to cut passenger fares.

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · 27d

Congrats Lucy! Proud to have helped get you on the ballot 💖

Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 27d

My statement on the publication of the final PLP nominations:

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · Sep 8

Heading back to Westminster today it was lovely to see the new autumnal post box topper at Stourbridge Junction, featuring everyone's favourite @george-station-cat.bsky.social 🧡
Well done to the ever talented Crafting For Communities ! I love the little hedgehogs 🦔

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · Sep 4

I welcome the sanctions announced today on those linked to the Kremlin's policy of forced deportation and 'russification' of Ukrainian children.

At a meeting with Ukrainian experts and mothers last year I heard harrowing stories of loss, and the damage caused to these children. Bring them home.

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · Sep 4

Yesterday started early on the picket line with members from @pcsunion.bsky.social Palace of Westminster Security Department. As MP's we rely heavily on these people who simply do not deserve to see their working terms and conditions attacked.

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · Aug 31

Lies, lies and more damn lies. How is he allowed to spread this nonsense?
The judgement explicitly stated that ECHR was not considered in the ruling.

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · Aug 26

Yesterday the IDF bombed Nasser Hospital in Gaza, not just once, but twice, killing rescuers and journalists who rushed to help.

Ceasefire, release all hostages, sanction the Israeli govt, trade, and all arms sales now.

Photo - Journalist Maryam Abu Daqa, killed yesterday at Nasser Hospital

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · Aug 15

Today marks 80 years since VJ day. We remember all those who served in the military in the Pacific and the Far East.
The RAF Red Arrows will be flying over Stourbridge between 1:08 and 1:14pm - keep your eyes on the skies!

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Bill Kilvington @billkilvington.bsky.social · Aug 9

Tireless lobbying making the case for PGDs to be extended to #ODPs by codp.org.uk finally paying off. Key support from @cateccles.bsky.social and Mike Donnellon, College President.
Make sure you comment AND join your professional body making it happen👌
www.gov.uk/government/c...

College of Operating Department Practitioners

codp.org.uk

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · Aug 10

These students have overcome horrific circumstances to gain university places and we must not allow them to be held back by bureaucracy. We are encouraging the Prime Minister to defer biometric checking for these students until they reach Egypt or Jordan.

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · Aug 10

I've joined colleagues writing to the PM about more than 80 students in Gaza who've won places at UK universities. Sadly they are being prevented by an administrative hurdle to provide biometric data for student visas. There is no Visa Application Centre in Gaza that can record their biometric data.

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · Aug 9

Citroen urged to fix 'chaotic' recall and pay compensation to affected drivers news.sky.com/story/citroe...

Citroen urged to fix 'chaotic' recall and pay compensation to affected drivers

A "stop-drive" recall was issued in June for all Citroen C3 second-generation and DS 3 first-generation vehicles made between 2009 and 2019 due to the risk of the airbag rupturing in a collision, whic...

news.sky.com

Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · Aug 9

I have written to the govt about this debacle which has left 1000s of drivers without transport. The handling of this recall has been abysmal and Citroen and Stellantis need to do better to support customers.

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George The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · Aug 8

To mark International Cat Day, West Midlands Railway has officially named one of its Shuttle trains after Meownself
Thank you Cat Eccles MP for unveiling
It is an absolute honour and a very special privilege
Thank you West Midlands Railway

www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/about-us/new...

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · Aug 9

80s icon 🤐

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · Aug 8

International Cat Day was the paw-fect choice to officially name one of the Stourbridge Shuttle trains after our wonderful George the station cat 🧡😺
Thank you George for letting me join you and Dad Ian for the unveiling, you were such a good boy.
Now we need to name the other shuttle! Any ideas?

George the cat and his dad Ian with Cat Eccles standing next to the shuttle train

Cat next to the shuttle train with the new name on display 'George the Station Cat'

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · Aug 5

Fantastic news for Chiltern Railways and their passengers. I worked with Chiltern to lobby the Secretary of State for funding for new carriages and we got the result we wanted!
I'll continue to work with Chiltern, Network Rail and local residents to address noise issues at the Stourbridge depot.

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · Jul 31

What you need to ask yourself is whether I've got the ability to think critically. Suggesting that I blindly accept what is presented to me is insulting

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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · Jul 31

Do business with them? That's not what happened at all.

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