Jeff Smith MP
@jeffsmithmp.bsky.social
Labour MP for Manchester Withington. For a reply, or for casework please email [email protected]
Always a pleasure to meet constituents visiting Parliament.
I spoke to Sam and Ned about their local apprenticeships at the Nuclear Week Skills and Apprenticeship Fair. And Jenny from St Margaret’s Centre in Chorlton told me about their Warm Spaces project.
I spoke to Sam and Ned about their local apprenticeships at the Nuclear Week Skills and Apprenticeship Fair. And Jenny from St Margaret’s Centre in Chorlton told me about their Warm Spaces project.
January 26, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Always a pleasure to meet constituents visiting Parliament.
I spoke to Sam and Ned about their local apprenticeships at the Nuclear Week Skills and Apprenticeship Fair. And Jenny from St Margaret’s Centre in Chorlton told me about their Warm Spaces project.
I spoke to Sam and Ned about their local apprenticeships at the Nuclear Week Skills and Apprenticeship Fair. And Jenny from St Margaret’s Centre in Chorlton told me about their Warm Spaces project.
NEW: Labour has launched the Warm Homes Plan, the biggest ever investment in home upgrades in history.
✔️ Lifting up to 1 million families out of fuel poverty
✔️ Tackling the affordability crisis
✔️ Delivering new rights for tenants
www.bbc.com/news/article...
✔️ Lifting up to 1 million families out of fuel poverty
✔️ Tackling the affordability crisis
✔️ Delivering new rights for tenants
www.bbc.com/news/article...
January 21, 2026 at 11:20 AM
NEW: Labour has launched the Warm Homes Plan, the biggest ever investment in home upgrades in history.
✔️ Lifting up to 1 million families out of fuel poverty
✔️ Tackling the affordability crisis
✔️ Delivering new rights for tenants
www.bbc.com/news/article...
✔️ Lifting up to 1 million families out of fuel poverty
✔️ Tackling the affordability crisis
✔️ Delivering new rights for tenants
www.bbc.com/news/article...
📍If you’re 65+ and live locally, Withington Assist’s Over 65s Winter Event is on Thursday 22 January, 11am–3pm at Withington Methodist Church (Wilmslow Rd).
Drop in anytime for advice stalls, digital support, live music, and a free buffet, tea and coffee.
Drop in anytime for advice stalls, digital support, live music, and a free buffet, tea and coffee.
January 20, 2026 at 1:09 PM
📍If you’re 65+ and live locally, Withington Assist’s Over 65s Winter Event is on Thursday 22 January, 11am–3pm at Withington Methodist Church (Wilmslow Rd).
Drop in anytime for advice stalls, digital support, live music, and a free buffet, tea and coffee.
Drop in anytime for advice stalls, digital support, live music, and a free buffet, tea and coffee.
Thanks to Moorish Bistro & Café on Burton Road for the invitation to their official opening.
Great to see another new independent business opening in West Didsbury and adding to our thriving local high street.
Great to see another new independent business opening in West Didsbury and adding to our thriving local high street.
January 19, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Thanks to Moorish Bistro & Café on Burton Road for the invitation to their official opening.
Great to see another new independent business opening in West Didsbury and adding to our thriving local high street.
Great to see another new independent business opening in West Didsbury and adding to our thriving local high street.
🚆 Big news for Greater Manchester and the North: the Labour Government is backing Northern Powerhouse Rail with up to £45bn, improving connections via Manchester Airport and strengthening links with Liverpool, Leeds, Bradford and Sheffield. Better journeys, more opportunity.
January 14, 2026 at 4:08 PM
🚆 Big news for Greater Manchester and the North: the Labour Government is backing Northern Powerhouse Rail with up to £45bn, improving connections via Manchester Airport and strengthening links with Liverpool, Leeds, Bradford and Sheffield. Better journeys, more opportunity.
Good news for passengers in Greater Manchester. From March 2026, older and disabled people will be able to use concessionary bus passes all day. The £2 single fare is also being retained, with bus and tram fares frozen until the end of 2026.
January 6, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Good news for passengers in Greater Manchester. From March 2026, older and disabled people will be able to use concessionary bus passes all day. The £2 single fare is also being retained, with bus and tram fares frozen until the end of 2026.
I attended a Parliamentary briefing with campaign group, The New Hunting Ban, to hear about legislative recommendations to strengthen the Hunting Act. Great news that the Labour government is committed to action to ban trail hunting.
December 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
I attended a Parliamentary briefing with campaign group, The New Hunting Ban, to hear about legislative recommendations to strengthen the Hunting Act. Great news that the Labour government is committed to action to ban trail hunting.
Earlier this month, I joined other Manchester MPs in writing to the government asking to confirm a substantial uplift in funding for our Council. I’m pleased a very positive financial settlement has been announced for Manchester City Council.
December 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Earlier this month, I joined other Manchester MPs in writing to the government asking to confirm a substantial uplift in funding for our Council. I’m pleased a very positive financial settlement has been announced for Manchester City Council.
Congratulations to Alicja Szmyd, from Old Moat Primary School in Withington, on winning the design competition for my Christmas card this year. And thank you to everyone that took part, I enjoyed seeing all your fantastic entries.
December 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Congratulations to Alicja Szmyd, from Old Moat Primary School in Withington, on winning the design competition for my Christmas card this year. And thank you to everyone that took part, I enjoyed seeing all your fantastic entries.
The drugs (laws) don’t work. We need to remove barriers to research into psychedelic medicines. I took part in an interesting discussion at the PSYCH Symposium panel in London on how we can integrate them into our healthcare.
December 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The drugs (laws) don’t work. We need to remove barriers to research into psychedelic medicines. I took part in an interesting discussion at the PSYCH Symposium panel in London on how we can integrate them into our healthcare.
I joined our Withington Councillors to celebrate the opening of Southway Housing’s new homes at Makers Court. The development has transformed a brownfield site into 24 new apartments for social rent.
December 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I joined our Withington Councillors to celebrate the opening of Southway Housing’s new homes at Makers Court. The development has transformed a brownfield site into 24 new apartments for social rent.
The rain has stopped at Withington Baths Christmas Fair. Lots of stalls and fun all afternoon- inc Len Grant’s great artwork of local scenes
December 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The rain has stopped at Withington Baths Christmas Fair. Lots of stalls and fun all afternoon- inc Len Grant’s great artwork of local scenes
It was fascinating to visit Manchester Biomedical University Lab, to learn about their exciting new research. I also discussed the importance of having a highly skilled and diverse workforce with international researchers from the university.
December 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
It was fascinating to visit Manchester Biomedical University Lab, to learn about their exciting new research. I also discussed the importance of having a highly skilled and diverse workforce with international researchers from the university.
After requests from constituents about a bus stop blocking the pavement, West Didsbury Labour contacted TfGM who moved it to the back of the pavement, improving access for walkers, buggies and wheelchairs.
December 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
After requests from constituents about a bus stop blocking the pavement, West Didsbury Labour contacted TfGM who moved it to the back of the pavement, improving access for walkers, buggies and wheelchairs.
I have joined other Manchester MPs in writing to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, to ask that the Government delivers a fair and substantial uplift in funding for Manchester City Council as part of the upcoming Local Government Finance Settlement.
December 10, 2025 at 10:27 AM
I have joined other Manchester MPs in writing to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, to ask that the Government delivers a fair and substantial uplift in funding for Manchester City Council as part of the upcoming Local Government Finance Settlement.
Well done to everyone who took part in Parliament Week, the annual event to help young people learn about our democracy. I visited Manchester Muslim Prep School in West Didsbury and St John’s Primary in Chorlton for Q&A sessions with pupils - lots of excellent and thoughtful questions.
December 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Well done to everyone who took part in Parliament Week, the annual event to help young people learn about our democracy. I visited Manchester Muslim Prep School in West Didsbury and St John’s Primary in Chorlton for Q&A sessions with pupils - lots of excellent and thoughtful questions.
Labour is expanding the Warm Home Discount to provide vital cost of living support for low-income households and pensioners across the country. In the North-West 280,000 more households will benefit.
December 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Labour is expanding the Warm Home Discount to provide vital cost of living support for low-income households and pensioners across the country. In the North-West 280,000 more households will benefit.
St Clements Annual Christmas Fair is on Saturday 6th December, 11am-2pm.
Free admission, various stalls, and a festive afternoon out for all.
Free admission, various stalls, and a festive afternoon out for all.
December 4, 2025 at 11:09 AM
St Clements Annual Christmas Fair is on Saturday 6th December, 11am-2pm.
Free admission, various stalls, and a festive afternoon out for all.
Free admission, various stalls, and a festive afternoon out for all.
I attended the National Emergency Briefing in London last week, to hear the latest evidence from leading experts on the climate and nature crisis, and call for a national information campaign. It was nice – as always - to catch up with Phil Korbel from the @carbonliteracy.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I attended the National Emergency Briefing in London last week, to hear the latest evidence from leading experts on the climate and nature crisis, and call for a national information campaign. It was nice – as always - to catch up with Phil Korbel from the @carbonliteracy.bsky.social
Thanks to Energy UK, Citizens Advice, National Energy Action & Scope for hosting a drop-in on energy bills. Useful to hear about support for households struggling with their energy bills this winter. You can contact these organisations or my office for advice if you’re struggling.
December 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Thanks to Energy UK, Citizens Advice, National Energy Action & Scope for hosting a drop-in on energy bills. Useful to hear about support for households struggling with their energy bills this winter. You can contact these organisations or my office for advice if you’re struggling.
Thanks to the volunteers from Chorlton & Didsbury Foodbank doing their annual collection at Tesco East Didsbury. If you’re shopping on Saturday please help them out with one or two of the items they need most.
November 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Thanks to the volunteers from Chorlton & Didsbury Foodbank doing their annual collection at Tesco East Didsbury. If you’re shopping on Saturday please help them out with one or two of the items they need most.
Banning plastic wet wipes is a major step forward in protecting our rivers, beaches and wildlife.
11 billion wet wipes are used every year - this Labour government is taking action to clean up our waterways.
11 billion wet wipes are used every year - this Labour government is taking action to clean up our waterways.
November 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Banning plastic wet wipes is a major step forward in protecting our rivers, beaches and wildlife.
11 billion wet wipes are used every year - this Labour government is taking action to clean up our waterways.
11 billion wet wipes are used every year - this Labour government is taking action to clean up our waterways.
The Environment Agency held a public drop in event in Didsbury to update local residents on the work completed at the River Mersey following the New Year floods. I attended with Cllr Simcock to discuss the repairs and ongoing plans.
November 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The Environment Agency held a public drop in event in Didsbury to update local residents on the work completed at the River Mersey following the New Year floods. I attended with Cllr Simcock to discuss the repairs and ongoing plans.
I joined The Thick Of It’s Alex Macqueen in Parliament to hear about a campaign to end the global debt crisis affecting millions worldwide. Their video is really worth a watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQLH...
November 28, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I joined The Thick Of It’s Alex Macqueen in Parliament to hear about a campaign to end the global debt crisis affecting millions worldwide. Their video is really worth a watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQLH...
This Labour government’s removal of the two-child limit will lift 450,000 children out of poverty, rising to around 550,000 alongside other measures announced this year, such as the expansion of free school meals.
November 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
This Labour government’s removal of the two-child limit will lift 450,000 children out of poverty, rising to around 550,000 alongside other measures announced this year, such as the expansion of free school meals.