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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 1h

It was great to meet Glynis on Tuesday and chat about the brilliant 'Love Christmas' project which sees eight churches across South Tyneside come together to help people struggling with life and the cost of living at Christmas. 🎄🎁

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 19h

With Ashley Academy Pupil Parliament, so many great ideas for their school and South Shields. A real credit to their community. 💡👩‍🏫👏

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 20h

Nice visit today to South Shields Post Office chatting with staff after recent changes ✉️📦

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 1d

Dominos, bingo, tea, coffee, cake and lots of fun at St Oswald's Parish Hall social this afternoon. 😊🫖☕️🍰

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 1d

A great visit to SS Peter & Paul Catholic Nursery and Primary School this am. So impressed with these children, excellent and well prepared Qs. What utter super ⭐️s, no wonder their school is so proud of them. 👩‍🏫

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 1d

At Stanhope Primary chatting about democracy and how important it is we all have a say in our area. Such engaged & caring children. 🏫👏

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 2d

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 8d

✍️ Petition Reminder

To sign my HMO petition, you can:

✅ Pop into my office (during office hours)
✅Take a copy & collect signatures (must be hand-signed)
☎️ Call my office to arrange a visit

📜 We have also approached all Councillors in Shields asking them to take a copy.

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 2d

Met Monkton Academy's brand new impressive school council today and afterwards I was given a presentation by Yr 6 who have been learning about WWI & WWII. Such hardworking and clever children. 🏫👏

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 2d

Honoured this am to be part of St. Oswald's Catholic Primary School's assembly. A lovely welcome and some great Qs. Their school is rightly very proud of these smart superstars. 👩‍🏫⭐️

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 2d

The new #Kinship report is clear that much more needs to be done to ensure that all #KinshipFamilies get the support they need and deserve. I’ll continue to advocate for #KinshipCarers and their children in South Shields. #KinshipCareWeek

kinship.org.uk/our-work-and...

Handle With Care: Annual survey of kinship carers 2025

Explore key findings from our 2025 annual survey of more than 1,900 kinship carers and learn more about kinship families and the policy context in 2025.

kinship.org.uk

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 3d

It's fantastic to see @lidlgb.bsky.social launch the second year of its Lidl Foodies programme, providing primary school teachers with free resources to teach healthy, balanced diets in a fun and interactive way.

www.lidl.co.uk/c/lidl-foodi...

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 4d

A reminder of how to contact me.👍 Some posts receive 100s of comments, its impossible to respond to them all. Any constituent or groups who want my help, want to meet me or ask me any Qs at all please contact me on the details below. 😊

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 7d

📰 Read my latest column in #ShieldsGazette about the £20M worth of funding that has been allocated to Biddick Hall by the Government to spend on local projects over the next 10 years.

www.shieldsgazette.com/news/opinion...

Emma Lewell MP: These are your funds and will be spent on what you want

Last week I was delighted to announce more investment for South Shields. Just this summer, more than £10million was secured for our town centre, and last week I announced that £20million worth of fund...

www.shieldsgazette.com

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 8d

✍️ Petition Reminder

To sign my HMO petition, you can:

✅ Pop into my office (during office hours)
✅Take a copy & collect signatures (must be hand-signed)
☎️ Call my office to arrange a visit

📜 We have also approached all Councillors in Shields asking them to take a copy.

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 8d

Sign up to my newsletter here 👉 mailchi.mp/9ff93f062f28... 📰🗞️

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 10d

🚫 Digital ID 📵

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 10d

Back from a very productive few days as the 🇬🇧 UK delegate in Madrid and Melilla 🇪🇦 with NATO PA colleagues. Discussing migration at Europe's southern border, security & humanitarian responsibilites. #NATOPA

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 12d

There were some great Qs from the school council at Ridgeway Primary School during my visit on Wednesday. The pupils are a real credit to their school. 🎒🌟👧👦

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 13d

There are now a record number of people living with cancer in the UK, but not everyone is getting the care they deserve. This Macmillan Coffee Morning let’s help #MacmillanCancer change that. Every cuppa brings us closer to better care for all.

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 13d

🏙️ Alongside the recent funds secured for our town centre, I've worked tirelessly to ensure investment across South Shields.

🗣️ As your MP I will ensure you are always at the ❤️ of local decision-making and that you decide how these funds are spent.

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 13d

🚨Investment in South Shields 🚨

💷 £20M secured for Biddick Hall over the next decade. (£2M a year for 10 years).

💰 £1M to add to existing monies for revitalising our high street.

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 14d

🎥 Thank you to @tandhesi.bsky.social on #BBCBreakfast today for the mention.

My position is clear. Our nuclear test veterans and their families deserve justice. They cannot wait any longer. ⚖️

@atomiclabrats.bsky.social

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Emma Lewell MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social · 15d

🎉 Great news. This Labour Government are making sure that in South Shields we will finally get more say on the businesses that populate our high streets. 🛒🗣️

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Vape and betting shops may be blocked on local high streets under major plan

Keir Starmer will this week unveil a shake-up to town planning to give communities more control over where stores can open and how many there can be in their towns

www.mirror.co.uk

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