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Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 16h

🏚️ Met residents on Culver Road on Friday to discuss concerns about the derelict building owned by Hampshire County Council

📢 Lots of worries about safety and what happens next when the site is sold

🛠️ My team and I are working hard to get answers and make sure residents’ concerns are represented

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Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 4d

Busy but rainy & windy morning doorknocking in Beggarwood today!

Issues raised inc access to GPs, cost of living & special educational needs

Missed you today? I hold regular coffee afternoons and surgeries which you can book or just drop me a line here: www.lukemurphy.org.uk/contact/

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Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 5d

Great to visit Neighbourcare this morning - bringing people together with affordable meals, friendly activities & a lift to the hub for those who’d otherwise miss out. A brilliant way to tackle loneliness & build community 💙.

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Kevin McKenna MP @kevinmckenna.co.uk · 5d

All this is why I am very happy to co-sign this letter organised by Luke, a great champion for net-zero and fighting climate change. An important reminder that support for tackling the climate emergency remains strong inside Parliament and with the British public.

bsky.app/profile/luke...

Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 5d

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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Polly Billington @pollybillington.bsky.social · 5d

Proud to sign this. Kemi Badenoch is turning her party against the future.

Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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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Lizzi Collinge MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks to Luke and @pollybillington.bsky.social for their work on this cross-party letter, which I have signed. The move away from cross-party consensus on climate change is frightening.

Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 5d

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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Estelle Limon @estellelimon.bsky.social · 5d

100+ MPs and peers - including Labour, Lib Dem, Green and SNP - uniting to back the UK's world-leading Climate Change Act 👏

A clear sign of the broad consensus across parliament that climate action is not just an environmental and moral imperative but good for the economy.

Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 5d

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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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 5d

We can’t let the Tories turn the tide on the UK’s climate leadership.

That’s why I put my name to this letter👇🏻

Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 5d

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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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 5d

The green economy is growing, emissions are falling & air quality is improving.

There is still an immense amount of work to do to tackle climate change, but the worst thing we could do is to give up.

Proud to sign this letter, urging Kemi Badenoch not to try and dump the Climate Change Act.

Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 5d

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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Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 5d

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

Was great to attend so many brilliant events during this years Labour Party Conference 🌹

From climate and net zero, to housing, to raising living standards, I have had so many inspiring conversations.

I’m glad to be back in Basingstoke, motivated and full of ideas!

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Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 7d

Had a brilliant time at Labour Party Conference 2025 🌹

Here's a recap of day 1:
🏠 Chaired a Labour Housing Group panel on sustainable homes
🍃 Spoke with Startup Coalition on reaching net zero
🍞 Discussed raising living standards with Fabian Society & Living Standards Coalition

And much more!

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Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 9d

Today, the Chancellor announced some brilliant new initiatives to deliver a renewed economy for a renewed Britain.

This Labour government will put an end to long-term youth unemployment, deliver a library in every primary school in England, roll out the Youth Experience Scheme and much more.

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Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 11d

It was great visiting Basingstoke Academy of Dancing last Saturday!

It was fantastic to watch some brilliant students in action and hear about the wide range of ages and abilities taking part. We also spoke about the many mental and physical benefits of dance, and the challenges the school faces.

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Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 11d

All the best to the Red Roses this afternoon against Canada – it's been a brilliant tournament with games played in 8 English cities

We're all behind you!

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Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 12d

An important part of my job is to support the residents in Basingstoke in any way I can.

Over the past few weeks my team and I have been able to step in on a variety of issues, from housing issues to public safety.

If you need support, please get in touch at [email protected]

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Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 14d

I am proud to be joining the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme. Basingstoke has a strong link to our Armed Forces, with many serving personnel, reservists & veterans here.

This will deepen my understanding so I can campaign more effectively for the support & respect our Forces & families deserve.

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Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 14d

Busy Sat morning knocking doors on The Berg estate in South Ham.

Great to chat with residents, including new locals enjoying the peace & quiet of the area.

Thanks to all who stopped to talk—if we missed you, drop us a line or sign up for a coffee afternoon 👇

www.lukemurphy.org.uk/contact

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Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 15d

Jess Brady should still be here.

She went to her GP 20 times before her cancer was detected by a private doctor. By then it was stage 4. She was 27.

Now, introduced by Labour, Jess’s Rule means after 3 appointments GPs must stop, review, and think again 👇🏻

www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/artic...

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Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 15d

Lovely to spend to time in Winklebury recently chatting w local residents over coffee. We discussed lots of issues, from local healthcare to antisocial behaviour.

If you would like to come to my next Coffee and Chat on October 25 in Eastrop and Grove, please do sign up via the link in my bio!

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Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 16d

Shanah Tovah! Wishing everyone in the Jewish community a happy, healthy, and sweet new year 🍯🍎

As we mark Rosh Hashanah, may this be a time of reflection, renewal, and hope for the year ahead.

#RoshHashanah #ShanahTovah

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Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 16d

Breakfast with the PM this morning alongside colleagues. We chatted about the big issues people in Basingstoke raise with me daily. The NHS, cost of living, and stopping illegal immigration.

Labour will bring the patriotic renewal our country needs, built on inclusion, tolerance, and hope.

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Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 17d

A Palestinian state, alongside a safe and secure Israel, is the only real hope for peace. We must revive the hope for a two state solution.

I’m immensely proud of our government and Prime Minister in taking this decision today.

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Luke Murphy MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social · 19d

Great to join Natural Basingstoke in Black Dam today for the climate lobby. 🌲

We spoke about the Lodden, protecting nature & biodiversity, and delivering new homes. And I got to spend some time enjoying Basingstoke's natural beauty in the sunshine! 🌞

Thanks to all who came out!

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