Max Wilkinson MP
@maxwilkinson.bsky.social
MP for Cheltenham
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Home Affairs
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Home Affairs
Last night, I shared the stage at Balcarras with Ellen Roome MBE to talk about online safety for our children. Almost 200 people attended the event - a clear sign that this issue is increasingly important among parents, grandparents and education professionals.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Last night, I shared the stage at Balcarras with Ellen Roome MBE to talk about online safety for our children. Almost 200 people attended the event - a clear sign that this issue is increasingly important among parents, grandparents and education professionals.
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Sign my petition to keep children safer online by banning under-16s from social media: www.maxwilkinson.org/ageratings
The message to social media giants is clear: if your platform spreads harmful content or relies on addictive and algorithms, you should not be allowed anywhere near our children.
The message to social media giants is clear: if your platform spreads harmful content or relies on addictive and algorithms, you should not be allowed anywhere near our children.
January 22, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Sign my petition to keep children safer online by banning under-16s from social media: www.maxwilkinson.org/ageratings
The message to social media giants is clear: if your platform spreads harmful content or relies on addictive and algorithms, you should not be allowed anywhere near our children.
The message to social media giants is clear: if your platform spreads harmful content or relies on addictive and algorithms, you should not be allowed anywhere near our children.
Rejuvenating our town centre is a key aim - that means filling empty spaces with shops & leisure outlets, & much-needed new homes. The short-term pop-up shops have been brilliant at keeping Cavendish House alive. I'm sad to see them go & I hope the talented businesspeople find a new home soon.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Rejuvenating our town centre is a key aim - that means filling empty spaces with shops & leisure outlets, & much-needed new homes. The short-term pop-up shops have been brilliant at keeping Cavendish House alive. I'm sad to see them go & I hope the talented businesspeople find a new home soon.
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Where we have led on calling for closer integration with Europe, others are following - including senior members of government. Our allies are more important than ever. Liberal Democrats will continue to make the case for closer relations with Europe to boost our economy, defence and security.
January 20, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Where we have led on calling for closer integration with Europe, others are following - including senior members of government. Our allies are more important than ever. Liberal Democrats will continue to make the case for closer relations with Europe to boost our economy, defence and security.
I’m delighted to have heard the news that after my campaigning work in Parliament, funding has been approved for Junction 10 of the M5. This is great news for ensuring the Golden Valley development can reach its potential, supporting thousands of new jobs in cyber and tech.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:59 PM
I’m delighted to have heard the news that after my campaigning work in Parliament, funding has been approved for Junction 10 of the M5. This is great news for ensuring the Golden Valley development can reach its potential, supporting thousands of new jobs in cyber and tech.
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I'm hoping for "spades in the ground sometime this summer” – that’s what I told BBC Radio Gloucestershire when we spoke about the latest progress towards the Golden Valley development. Final planning for the first phase of the Golden Valley development was submitted last week.
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January 19, 2026 at 12:16 PM
I'm hoping for "spades in the ground sometime this summer” – that’s what I told BBC Radio Gloucestershire when we spoke about the latest progress towards the Golden Valley development. Final planning for the first phase of the Golden Valley development was submitted last week.
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Following the recent unsatisfactory West Midlands Police appearance at the Home Affairs select committee, we have written to the IOPC to ask for an investigation into what went wrong in the decision-making process leading up to the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Villa Park.
January 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Following the recent unsatisfactory West Midlands Police appearance at the Home Affairs select committee, we have written to the IOPC to ask for an investigation into what went wrong in the decision-making process leading up to the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Villa Park.
I’m a longstanding supporter of our Lido. It’s a brilliant heritage asset that helps us all stay happy & healthy too. I took time out of my weekend to try one of its newest activities - the Nordic Experience. It was as cold & refreshing as it looks (but I found the sauna part much more comfortable)!
January 13, 2026 at 9:23 AM
I’m a longstanding supporter of our Lido. It’s a brilliant heritage asset that helps us all stay happy & healthy too. I took time out of my weekend to try one of its newest activities - the Nordic Experience. It was as cold & refreshing as it looks (but I found the sauna part much more comfortable)!
With that in mind, I was pleased to welcome His Excellency Sven Sakkov, the Estonian Ambassador to the UK, to Cheltenham. Thank you to the Estonian Honorary Consul in Cheltenham, John Workman, for hosting the meeting at BPE.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:04 PM
With that in mind, I was pleased to welcome His Excellency Sven Sakkov, the Estonian Ambassador to the UK, to Cheltenham. Thank you to the Estonian Honorary Consul in Cheltenham, John Workman, for hosting the meeting at BPE.
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With so much international turbulence and uncertainty, it’s vital we maintain strong links with NATO allies. We have important defence and security links with our allies in Estonia. I was interested to learn more on a recent visit to Tapa Camp, where UK Armed Forces are stationed.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:04 PM
With so much international turbulence and uncertainty, it’s vital we maintain strong links with NATO allies. We have important defence and security links with our allies in Estonia. I was interested to learn more on a recent visit to Tapa Camp, where UK Armed Forces are stationed.
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I’m calling on Ofcom to restrict UK access to Elon Musk’s X until the platform puts an end to the production of sickening abusive AI images. A line has been crossed & it’s time for the regulator to show it has some teeth. Honestly, I can’t believe the government hasn’t acted. It beggars belief.
January 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM
I’m calling on Ofcom to restrict UK access to Elon Musk’s X until the platform puts an end to the production of sickening abusive AI images. A line has been crossed & it’s time for the regulator to show it has some teeth. Honestly, I can’t believe the government hasn’t acted. It beggars belief.
It's been nearly a year since I presented my Sunshine Bill to Parliament, gaining widespread cross-party and industry support. Ministers accepted the principle that solar panels come as standard on all new build homes. I asked Ministers when the government will follow through on their commitment.
January 7, 2026 at 5:50 PM
It's been nearly a year since I presented my Sunshine Bill to Parliament, gaining widespread cross-party and industry support. Ministers accepted the principle that solar panels come as standard on all new build homes. I asked Ministers when the government will follow through on their commitment.
There’s a big debate in this country about immigration, but it’s missing one important point. I asked the Home Secretary why she thought such large numbers of working age Brits were leaving the country. The failed Tory Brexit, a fear of Farage’s Reform or Labour’s poor record?
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January 6, 2026 at 12:05 PM
There’s a big debate in this country about immigration, but it’s missing one important point. I asked the Home Secretary why she thought such large numbers of working age Brits were leaving the country. The failed Tory Brexit, a fear of Farage’s Reform or Labour’s poor record?
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As we look forward to 2026, I've been reflecting on 2025. I'm proud of my team for their dedication & commitment to helping me serve the people of Cheltenham. We're going into 2026 more determined than ever to work hard on behalf of every constituent.
Wishing you a peaceful & prosperous New Year🎉
Wishing you a peaceful & prosperous New Year🎉
December 31, 2025 at 8:31 AM
As we look forward to 2026, I've been reflecting on 2025. I'm proud of my team for their dedication & commitment to helping me serve the people of Cheltenham. We're going into 2026 more determined than ever to work hard on behalf of every constituent.
Wishing you a peaceful & prosperous New Year🎉
Wishing you a peaceful & prosperous New Year🎉
Congratulations to Ellen Roome MBE, recognised in the New Year Honours List for her tireless campaigning.
I am proud to support her as she takes on the social media giants in the name of her son, Jools. I know Cheltenham people are proud of her for all the work she has done.
I am proud to support her as she takes on the social media giants in the name of her son, Jools. I know Cheltenham people are proud of her for all the work she has done.
December 30, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Congratulations to Ellen Roome MBE, recognised in the New Year Honours List for her tireless campaigning.
I am proud to support her as she takes on the social media giants in the name of her son, Jools. I know Cheltenham people are proud of her for all the work she has done.
I am proud to support her as she takes on the social media giants in the name of her son, Jools. I know Cheltenham people are proud of her for all the work she has done.
And if you’re finding things difficult this Christmas, remember that there is help and support available.
December 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
And if you’re finding things difficult this Christmas, remember that there is help and support available.
Merry Christmas everyone. Wherever you are and whoever you’re with, I hope you are having a joyful time.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Merry Christmas everyone. Wherever you are and whoever you’re with, I hope you are having a joyful time.
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I’m always hugely impressed by the commitment, bravery, professionalism & determination shown by members of our Armed Forces. I was pleased to be able to say a pre-Christmas thank you to them, while learning more about their vital work. These are dangerous times & we are fortunate to have them.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I’m always hugely impressed by the commitment, bravery, professionalism & determination shown by members of our Armed Forces. I was pleased to be able to say a pre-Christmas thank you to them, while learning more about their vital work. These are dangerous times & we are fortunate to have them.
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I was privileged to spend the weekend visiting members of our Armed Forces in Estonia. While we enjoy Christmas festivities over the coming days, they’re working hard close to Europe’s eastern flank. They’re integrated with our Estonian & French allies as part of NATO’s Forward Land Forces.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I was privileged to spend the weekend visiting members of our Armed Forces in Estonia. While we enjoy Christmas festivities over the coming days, they’re working hard close to Europe’s eastern flank. They’re integrated with our Estonian & French allies as part of NATO’s Forward Land Forces.
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[email protected] claims it’s the home of free speech, but they do lean heavily to the right. Will they commit to allowing a Liberal Democrat to host a show next year to balance out Farage, Rees-Mogg and Anderson? I challenged Christopher ‘Chopper’ Hope to set an ambitious goal for 2026.
December 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
[email protected] claims it’s the home of free speech, but they do lean heavily to the right. Will they commit to allowing a Liberal Democrat to host a show next year to balance out Farage, Rees-Mogg and Anderson? I challenged Christopher ‘Chopper’ Hope to set an ambitious goal for 2026.
Violence against women & girls is a stain on society. Misogyny online continues to spread, all while Nigel Farage publicly describes Andrew Tate as an "important voice" for men. I asked the Home Secretary what steps she and the Minister are taking to progress halving violence against women & girls.
December 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Violence against women & girls is a stain on society. Misogyny online continues to spread, all while Nigel Farage publicly describes Andrew Tate as an "important voice" for men. I asked the Home Secretary what steps she and the Minister are taking to progress halving violence against women & girls.
It was a privilege to be asked to speak at Belmont School to help launch its ‘Bells & Whistles’ appeal, raising money for new & improved sports facilities specifically designed for Belmont’s diverse students.
I was pleased to offer my support. Thanks to Headteacher Kevin Day for the invitation.
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I was pleased to offer my support. Thanks to Headteacher Kevin Day for the invitation.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
It was a privilege to be asked to speak at Belmont School to help launch its ‘Bells & Whistles’ appeal, raising money for new & improved sports facilities specifically designed for Belmont’s diverse students.
I was pleased to offer my support. Thanks to Headteacher Kevin Day for the invitation.
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I was pleased to offer my support. Thanks to Headteacher Kevin Day for the invitation.
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I joined Andy Steadman on the Christmas post rounds this morning 🎁🎅🏻
Andy has been working as a postie for 40 years and is a well-known face around Battledown.
Thanks to Andy and all our posties for grafting over the busy Christmas period🎄
Andy has been working as a postie for 40 years and is a well-known face around Battledown.
Thanks to Andy and all our posties for grafting over the busy Christmas period🎄
December 13, 2025 at 10:58 AM
I joined Andy Steadman on the Christmas post rounds this morning 🎁🎅🏻
Andy has been working as a postie for 40 years and is a well-known face around Battledown.
Thanks to Andy and all our posties for grafting over the busy Christmas period🎄
Andy has been working as a postie for 40 years and is a well-known face around Battledown.
Thanks to Andy and all our posties for grafting over the busy Christmas period🎄
It was a privilege to visit CCP today to drop off donations for its Hamper Scamper appeal🎁 It’s the first year my team has organised a donation point for the appeal. I am blown away by the generosity, particularly as the cost-of-living continues to pressure us all. Thank you to everyone who donated.
December 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
It was a privilege to visit CCP today to drop off donations for its Hamper Scamper appeal🎁 It’s the first year my team has organised a donation point for the appeal. I am blown away by the generosity, particularly as the cost-of-living continues to pressure us all. Thank you to everyone who donated.
I hosted another productive meeting of my MP and Business Network this morning. This time we were the guests of the Everyman Theatre.
35+ local businesses were represented - the biggest number to date. The hot topic was (of course) the Budget, but there was also optimism & drive for 2026.
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35+ local businesses were represented - the biggest number to date. The hot topic was (of course) the Budget, but there was also optimism & drive for 2026.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I hosted another productive meeting of my MP and Business Network this morning. This time we were the guests of the Everyman Theatre.
35+ local businesses were represented - the biggest number to date. The hot topic was (of course) the Budget, but there was also optimism & drive for 2026.
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35+ local businesses were represented - the biggest number to date. The hot topic was (of course) the Budget, but there was also optimism & drive for 2026.
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