Laurence Turner MP
@larry-turner.bsky.social
Labour MP for Birmingham Northfield🌹
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Really enjoyed being back at Victoria College Northfield for #ThePowerOfSpecialistFE week.
The staff & trustees provide an essential service that improves life chances for young people across Birmingham & the West Mids.
I'm glad we're making progress on funding in Parliament.
The staff & trustees provide an essential service that improves life chances for young people across Birmingham & the West Mids.
I'm glad we're making progress on funding in Parliament.
December 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Really enjoyed being back at Victoria College Northfield for #ThePowerOfSpecialistFE week.
The staff & trustees provide an essential service that improves life chances for young people across Birmingham & the West Mids.
I'm glad we're making progress on funding in Parliament.
The staff & trustees provide an essential service that improves life chances for young people across Birmingham & the West Mids.
I'm glad we're making progress on funding in Parliament.
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As we take forward proposals to strengthen the regulation of managing agents, we expect to see FirstPort and others taking action to improve their standards and quality of service.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Leasehold ‘wild west’ under scrutiny as minister criticises FirstPort’s fees and failures
Exclusive: Senior minister raises ‘significant concerns’ over one of UK’s biggest property managers
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
As we take forward proposals to strengthen the regulation of managing agents, we expect to see FirstPort and others taking action to improve their standards and quality of service.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
The latest Birmingham Commissioners' report is out.
On the credit side, real progress has been made at the Council in some areas over the last six months - particularly on equal pay.
It's welcome that an 'exit plan' will now be produced (1/3)
www.gov.uk/government/p...
On the credit side, real progress has been made at the Council in some areas over the last six months - particularly on equal pay.
It's welcome that an 'exit plan' will now be produced (1/3)
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Birmingham City Council: Commissioners’ Third Report
Commissioners’ third report to the Minister for Local Government and Homelessness detailing the progress of the intervention at Birmingham City Council.
www.gov.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The latest Birmingham Commissioners' report is out.
On the credit side, real progress has been made at the Council in some areas over the last six months - particularly on equal pay.
It's welcome that an 'exit plan' will now be produced (1/3)
www.gov.uk/government/p...
On the credit side, real progress has been made at the Council in some areas over the last six months - particularly on equal pay.
It's welcome that an 'exit plan' will now be produced (1/3)
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Sad news.
Nigel de Gruchy, former General Secretary of the @nasuwt-official.bsky.social, president of the @tuc.org.uk and local #OrpingtonLabour stalwart passed away this morning.
We send our love and condolences to his family and friends.
Nigel de Gruchy, former General Secretary of the @nasuwt-official.bsky.social, president of the @tuc.org.uk and local #OrpingtonLabour stalwart passed away this morning.
We send our love and condolences to his family and friends.
November 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Sad news.
Nigel de Gruchy, former General Secretary of the @nasuwt-official.bsky.social, president of the @tuc.org.uk and local #OrpingtonLabour stalwart passed away this morning.
We send our love and condolences to his family and friends.
Nigel de Gruchy, former General Secretary of the @nasuwt-official.bsky.social, president of the @tuc.org.uk and local #OrpingtonLabour stalwart passed away this morning.
We send our love and condolences to his family and friends.
Great to be out talking to people in Kings Norton today with local councillor Carmel Corrigan
November 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Great to be out talking to people in Kings Norton today with local councillor Carmel Corrigan
Frankley Library is staying open.
A huge amount of work has gone on behind the scenes to get to this point.
It meant a lot to join Northfield Community Partnership and King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy yesterday for the launch of the new, expanded services.
A huge amount of work has gone on behind the scenes to get to this point.
It meant a lot to join Northfield Community Partnership and King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy yesterday for the launch of the new, expanded services.
November 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Frankley Library is staying open.
A huge amount of work has gone on behind the scenes to get to this point.
It meant a lot to join Northfield Community Partnership and King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy yesterday for the launch of the new, expanded services.
A huge amount of work has gone on behind the scenes to get to this point.
It meant a lot to join Northfield Community Partnership and King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy yesterday for the launch of the new, expanded services.
This aged like warm milk.
November 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM
This aged like warm milk.
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#SWBrumEVENTS TODAY: Join @NorthfieldPship for drop-in support sessions for #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay
TWO LOCATIONS:
📍Oddingley Hall B31 3BS
📍Frankley Library B45 0EU
📆 10am-12pm Weds 26th November
SEE: bvoices.uk/4oQXN9h
#Frankley #WestHeath #Northfield #energy
TWO LOCATIONS:
📍Oddingley Hall B31 3BS
📍Frankley Library B45 0EU
📆 10am-12pm Weds 26th November
SEE: bvoices.uk/4oQXN9h
#Frankley #WestHeath #Northfield #energy
November 26, 2025 at 8:18 AM
#SWBrumEVENTS TODAY: Join @NorthfieldPship for drop-in support sessions for #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay
TWO LOCATIONS:
📍Oddingley Hall B31 3BS
📍Frankley Library B45 0EU
📆 10am-12pm Weds 26th November
SEE: bvoices.uk/4oQXN9h
#Frankley #WestHeath #Northfield #energy
TWO LOCATIONS:
📍Oddingley Hall B31 3BS
📍Frankley Library B45 0EU
📆 10am-12pm Weds 26th November
SEE: bvoices.uk/4oQXN9h
#Frankley #WestHeath #Northfield #energy
Some more good news for local rail services.
There were claims that Cross-City Line could lose its modern trains next year.
The Department for Transport has confirmed to me that they are staying. (1/2)
There were claims that Cross-City Line could lose its modern trains next year.
The Department for Transport has confirmed to me that they are staying. (1/2)
November 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Some more good news for local rail services.
There were claims that Cross-City Line could lose its modern trains next year.
The Department for Transport has confirmed to me that they are staying. (1/2)
There were claims that Cross-City Line could lose its modern trains next year.
The Department for Transport has confirmed to me that they are staying. (1/2)
Regulated fares are frozen next year for the first time since privatisation. 🛤️🧊
Under the Tories, Longbridge and Northfield commuters' costs went up by 63% (and by 86% from Kings Norton!).
Great action from Labour to encourage more people onto public transport.
Under the Tories, Longbridge and Northfield commuters' costs went up by 63% (and by 86% from Kings Norton!).
Great action from Labour to encourage more people onto public transport.
November 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Regulated fares are frozen next year for the first time since privatisation. 🛤️🧊
Under the Tories, Longbridge and Northfield commuters' costs went up by 63% (and by 86% from Kings Norton!).
Great action from Labour to encourage more people onto public transport.
Under the Tories, Longbridge and Northfield commuters' costs went up by 63% (and by 86% from Kings Norton!).
Great action from Labour to encourage more people onto public transport.
The main ward bloc at West Heath Hospital is being transformed to make it fit for the 21st century.
£7 million in government funding is making the site warmer and cleaner for patients.
It's seriously impressive to see the improvements that are being made in care. (1/2)
£7 million in government funding is making the site warmer and cleaner for patients.
It's seriously impressive to see the improvements that are being made in care. (1/2)
November 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The main ward bloc at West Heath Hospital is being transformed to make it fit for the 21st century.
£7 million in government funding is making the site warmer and cleaner for patients.
It's seriously impressive to see the improvements that are being made in care. (1/2)
£7 million in government funding is making the site warmer and cleaner for patients.
It's seriously impressive to see the improvements that are being made in care. (1/2)
It was an honour to meet Belarus's President-in-exile Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya in Parliament this week.
The Lukashenka regime continues to tighten its repression even as some prisoners are released.
We continue to work on a cross-party basis to support democracy in Belarus.
The Lukashenka regime continues to tighten its repression even as some prisoners are released.
We continue to work on a cross-party basis to support democracy in Belarus.
November 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
It was an honour to meet Belarus's President-in-exile Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya in Parliament this week.
The Lukashenka regime continues to tighten its repression even as some prisoners are released.
We continue to work on a cross-party basis to support democracy in Belarus.
The Lukashenka regime continues to tighten its repression even as some prisoners are released.
We continue to work on a cross-party basis to support democracy in Belarus.
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Representation of disabled people in broadcast tv, both on and off screen, has doubled since 2018, as reported by the @tweetCDN.
Earlier this week, I raised in Parliament the need to go further, to double disability representation again, both on and off our tv screens.
Earlier this week, I raised in Parliament the need to go further, to double disability representation again, both on and off our tv screens.
November 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Representation of disabled people in broadcast tv, both on and off screen, has doubled since 2018, as reported by the @tweetCDN.
Earlier this week, I raised in Parliament the need to go further, to double disability representation again, both on and off our tv screens.
Earlier this week, I raised in Parliament the need to go further, to double disability representation again, both on and off our tv screens.
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It’s great to see Labour holding firm against opposition Peers’ attempts to water down the landmark Employment Rights Bill.
Our general secretary @joannegsusdaw.bsky.social has written to Labour MPs thanking them for their continued support ⬇️
Our general secretary @joannegsusdaw.bsky.social has written to Labour MPs thanking them for their continued support ⬇️
November 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
It’s great to see Labour holding firm against opposition Peers’ attempts to water down the landmark Employment Rights Bill.
Our general secretary @joannegsusdaw.bsky.social has written to Labour MPs thanking them for their continued support ⬇️
Our general secretary @joannegsusdaw.bsky.social has written to Labour MPs thanking them for their continued support ⬇️
For years, SEND specialist FE providers - like Victoria College in Northfield - have not had the same dedicated funding for equipment and building works as other colleges.
I met Education Minister @joshmacalistermp.bsky.social this evening to press the case - it was a constructive discussion.
I met Education Minister @joshmacalistermp.bsky.social this evening to press the case - it was a constructive discussion.
November 17, 2025 at 11:33 PM
For years, SEND specialist FE providers - like Victoria College in Northfield - have not had the same dedicated funding for equipment and building works as other colleges.
I met Education Minister @joshmacalistermp.bsky.social this evening to press the case - it was a constructive discussion.
I met Education Minister @joshmacalistermp.bsky.social this evening to press the case - it was a constructive discussion.
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Residents in south Birmingham can get advice on everything from energy bills to health and wellbeing at community advice fairs this November.
READ HERE:👉 bvoices.uk/3WZYz7Q
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#B31VoicesSupportingLocal
#Birmingham
#BirminghamUK
#B31Voices #BVoices
READ HERE:👉 bvoices.uk/3WZYz7Q
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#B31VoicesSupportingLocal
#Birmingham
#BirminghamUK
#B31Voices #BVoices
November 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Residents in south Birmingham can get advice on everything from energy bills to health and wellbeing at community advice fairs this November.
READ HERE:👉 bvoices.uk/3WZYz7Q
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#B31VoicesSupportingLocal
#Birmingham
#BirminghamUK
#B31Voices #BVoices
READ HERE:👉 bvoices.uk/3WZYz7Q
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#B31VoicesSupportingLocal
#Birmingham
#BirminghamUK
#B31Voices #BVoices
Really good to be back out in Rubery & Rednal and Allens Cross wards today, talking to residents with Labour's candidates.
Special mention for Ronnie owing to the unexpected display of football skills!
Special mention for Ronnie owing to the unexpected display of football skills!
November 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Really good to be back out in Rubery & Rednal and Allens Cross wards today, talking to residents with Labour's candidates.
Special mention for Ronnie owing to the unexpected display of football skills!
Special mention for Ronnie owing to the unexpected display of football skills!
Great to be back at Bellfield Juniors and Infant Schools yesterday.
It was good to hear the 'early adopter' free breakfast programmed is now going well.
Investment is also going in for a new SEND inclusion unit and expanded nursery places. The school deserves a lot of credit for making it happen.
It was good to hear the 'early adopter' free breakfast programmed is now going well.
Investment is also going in for a new SEND inclusion unit and expanded nursery places. The school deserves a lot of credit for making it happen.
November 15, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Great to be back at Bellfield Juniors and Infant Schools yesterday.
It was good to hear the 'early adopter' free breakfast programmed is now going well.
Investment is also going in for a new SEND inclusion unit and expanded nursery places. The school deserves a lot of credit for making it happen.
It was good to hear the 'early adopter' free breakfast programmed is now going well.
Investment is also going in for a new SEND inclusion unit and expanded nursery places. The school deserves a lot of credit for making it happen.
I am sorry to learn of the death of former Longbridge and Northfield Councillor, Randal Brew.
He gave more than thirty years of service and was respected across political divides.
Rest in peace.
He gave more than thirty years of service and was respected across political divides.
Rest in peace.
November 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I am sorry to learn of the death of former Longbridge and Northfield Councillor, Randal Brew.
He gave more than thirty years of service and was respected across political divides.
Rest in peace.
He gave more than thirty years of service and was respected across political divides.
Rest in peace.
I was very glad to welcome Wes Streeting to the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital yesterday.
It's an exceptional facility and we had good conversations on support for specialist trusts.
Bham's NHS waiting lists are down 20% under Labour. Much done, much to do. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
It's an exceptional facility and we had good conversations on support for specialist trusts.
Bham's NHS waiting lists are down 20% under Labour. Much done, much to do. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
November 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I was very glad to welcome Wes Streeting to the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital yesterday.
It's an exceptional facility and we had good conversations on support for specialist trusts.
Bham's NHS waiting lists are down 20% under Labour. Much done, much to do. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
It's an exceptional facility and we had good conversations on support for specialist trusts.
Bham's NHS waiting lists are down 20% under Labour. Much done, much to do. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
It was very moving to join well-attended services arranged by Royal British Legion Austin Branch Northfield and God's Heart for Longbridge this weekend.
It was a privilege to read from Revelation 21:
'Death will be no more. Mourning, and crying, and pain will be no more.'
It was a privilege to read from Revelation 21:
'Death will be no more. Mourning, and crying, and pain will be no more.'
November 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
It was very moving to join well-attended services arranged by Royal British Legion Austin Branch Northfield and God's Heart for Longbridge this weekend.
It was a privilege to read from Revelation 21:
'Death will be no more. Mourning, and crying, and pain will be no more.'
It was a privilege to read from Revelation 21:
'Death will be no more. Mourning, and crying, and pain will be no more.'
Public awareness of dyspraxia is still too low, despite the efforts of campaigners over many years.
I was glad to be able to raise the issue briefly in Parliament earlier this week. (1/2)
I was glad to be able to raise the issue briefly in Parliament earlier this week. (1/2)
November 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Public awareness of dyspraxia is still too low, despite the efforts of campaigners over many years.
I was glad to be able to raise the issue briefly in Parliament earlier this week. (1/2)
I was glad to be able to raise the issue briefly in Parliament earlier this week. (1/2)
Really enjoyed visiting Colmers School and Sixth Form College earlier today and answering students' questions.
November 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Really enjoyed visiting Colmers School and Sixth Form College earlier today and answering students' questions.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Yesterday, Labour MPs stood firm to vote down Conservative and Lib Dem amendments that would water down the landmark Employment Rights Bill. See the highlights here 👇
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
HIGHLIGHTS: Yesterday, Labour MPs stood firm to vote down Conservative and Lib Dem amendments that would water down the landmark Employment Rights Bill. See the highlights here 👇
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The level of online radicalisation going on is far beyond what most people realise.
November 6, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The level of online radicalisation going on is far beyond what most people realise.