Torsten Bell
@torstenbell.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Swansea West
Great turnout tonight by OSC for Swansea Council monthly meeting where an Emergency Motion was overwhelmingly passed to continue the fight to keep Wales most successful region and men's professional rugby in Swansea.
#OurbloodisBlack
#OurbloodisBlack
January 29, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Great turnout tonight by OSC for Swansea Council monthly meeting where an Emergency Motion was overwhelmingly passed to continue the fight to keep Wales most successful region and men's professional rugby in Swansea.
#OurbloodisBlack
#OurbloodisBlack
Thousands in Swansea have been let down by an outdated leasehold system, leaving too many facing rising costs and trapped in homes they can struggle to sell.
In opposition, Labour promised to end this feudal system of exploitation. In Govt, we are making good on that promise.
In opposition, Labour promised to end this feudal system of exploitation. In Govt, we are making good on that promise.
January 27, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Thousands in Swansea have been let down by an outdated leasehold system, leaving too many facing rising costs and trapped in homes they can struggle to sell.
In opposition, Labour promised to end this feudal system of exploitation. In Govt, we are making good on that promise.
In opposition, Labour promised to end this feudal system of exploitation. In Govt, we are making good on that promise.
Important to see attention continuing to be paid to this situation
January 24, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Important to see attention continuing to be paid to this situation
1/3 Powerful comments from Ospreys fan representative Grant Berni to the Welsh Affairs Select Committee yesterday about the impact of WRU's chaotic decision making on the game and fans.
January 22, 2026 at 5:22 PM
1/3 Powerful comments from Ospreys fan representative Grant Berni to the Welsh Affairs Select Committee yesterday about the impact of WRU's chaotic decision making on the game and fans.
1/4 The Ospreys have the strongest track record of any region in the game. The club and its fans should never be treated by the WRU in the way we have seen in recent days.
January 20, 2026 at 1:48 PM
1/4 The Ospreys have the strongest track record of any region in the game. The club and its fans should never be treated by the WRU in the way we have seen in recent days.
Standing up for people in Swansea West is my top priority as your MP.
If there’s something I can help you with, get in touch by emailing [email protected].
Not sure if I'm your MP? Check online here: members.parliament.uk/constituencies
If there’s something I can help you with, get in touch by emailing [email protected].
Not sure if I'm your MP? Check online here: members.parliament.uk/constituencies
January 16, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Standing up for people in Swansea West is my top priority as your MP.
If there’s something I can help you with, get in touch by emailing [email protected].
Not sure if I'm your MP? Check online here: members.parliament.uk/constituencies
If there’s something I can help you with, get in touch by emailing [email protected].
Not sure if I'm your MP? Check online here: members.parliament.uk/constituencies
Huge news for South West Wales. The first Celtic Sea floating offshore wind project (Erebus) has been confirmed as part of a record breaking auction for wind power. This matters for jobs from Port Talbot right across to Pembrokeshire www.gov.uk/government/n...
January 14, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Huge news for South West Wales. The first Celtic Sea floating offshore wind project (Erebus) has been confirmed as part of a record breaking auction for wind power. This matters for jobs from Port Talbot right across to Pembrokeshire www.gov.uk/government/n...
Clyne run with a view - beautiful start to the weekend. Have a great one everyone
January 10, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Clyne run with a view - beautiful start to the weekend. Have a great one everyone
This isn’t just about those in school/college. Despite what you hear about more uni students working these days the opposite is true - 18-21 year olds studying for degrees have seen chunky falls in employment. So have those studying for other qualifications.
January 4, 2026 at 10:49 AM
This isn’t just about those in school/college. Despite what you hear about more uni students working these days the opposite is true - 18-21 year olds studying for degrees have seen chunky falls in employment. So have those studying for other qualifications.
This can’t just be explained by saying “more people are studying” - employment rates have fallen amongst all groups of young people, studying or not.
January 4, 2026 at 10:49 AM
This can’t just be explained by saying “more people are studying” - employment rates have fallen amongst all groups of young people, studying or not.
Have had worse views
January 3, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Have had worse views
Have had warmer climbs
January 3, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Have had warmer climbs
There’s a long way to go to rebuild this country. But the job is underway and we’ll get there, one step at a time.
Merry Christmas everyone.
Merry Christmas everyone.
December 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
There’s a long way to go to rebuild this country. But the job is underway and we’ll get there, one step at a time.
Merry Christmas everyone.
Merry Christmas everyone.
Everyone Deserves a Christmas 👇
December 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Everyone Deserves a Christmas 👇
Morning. It’s a good one.
December 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Morning. It’s a good one.
I've just been in Sketty, meeting people at my last surgery of 2025.
Don't worry if you didn't make it along this year, there are plenty more to come in 2026. Drop an email to [email protected] to come along.
Until then - Merry Christmas.
Don't worry if you didn't make it along this year, there are plenty more to come in 2026. Drop an email to [email protected] to come along.
Until then - Merry Christmas.
December 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I've just been in Sketty, meeting people at my last surgery of 2025.
Don't worry if you didn't make it along this year, there are plenty more to come in 2026. Drop an email to [email protected] to come along.
Until then - Merry Christmas.
Don't worry if you didn't make it along this year, there are plenty more to come in 2026. Drop an email to [email protected] to come along.
Until then - Merry Christmas.
Their new accusation? That a Treasury minister attended (wait for it)… a Treasury meeting (in this case with the OBR). They allege this proves some kind of lefty conspiracy (no idea on what basis)
December 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Their new accusation? That a Treasury minister attended (wait for it)… a Treasury meeting (in this case with the OBR). They allege this proves some kind of lefty conspiracy (no idea on what basis)
Sloth Coffee fuelled Uplands door knocking this morning. Thanks to everyone that made the time to talk - covered everything from NHS training, to pensions, parking and how employers support neurodiverse workforces
December 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Sloth Coffee fuelled Uplands door knocking this morning. Thanks to everyone that made the time to talk - covered everything from NHS training, to pensions, parking and how employers support neurodiverse workforces
If you mix brilliant volunteers with a stunning view you get Swansea Bay Parkrun. Get involved www.parkrun.org.uk/swanseabay/
December 13, 2025 at 9:51 AM
If you mix brilliant volunteers with a stunning view you get Swansea Bay Parkrun. Get involved www.parkrun.org.uk/swanseabay/
Proportion of young people using drugs halved this century - fall mainly occurred during the 2000s. Reminder from ONS of some progress that doesn’t get much attention www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...
December 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Proportion of young people using drugs halved this century - fall mainly occurred during the 2000s. Reminder from ONS of some progress that doesn’t get much attention www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula...
Calling all residents of Mynyddbach, let's have a cuppa ☕
Tea With Torsten is a chance for us to meet, and for you to hear what I’ve been doing as your MP over the last few months.
Email [email protected] to RSVP and don't forget to include your postcode.
Tea With Torsten is a chance for us to meet, and for you to hear what I’ve been doing as your MP over the last few months.
Email [email protected] to RSVP and don't forget to include your postcode.
December 2, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Calling all residents of Mynyddbach, let's have a cuppa ☕
Tea With Torsten is a chance for us to meet, and for you to hear what I’ve been doing as your MP over the last few months.
Email [email protected] to RSVP and don't forget to include your postcode.
Tea With Torsten is a chance for us to meet, and for you to hear what I’ve been doing as your MP over the last few months.
Email [email protected] to RSVP and don't forget to include your postcode.
It’s exactly because we believe in Britain’s future that this government has started investing in it. Revised fiscal rules have enabled the highest sustained levels of public investment in a generation - £120bn extra.
November 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It’s exactly because we believe in Britain’s future that this government has started investing in it. Revised fiscal rules have enabled the highest sustained levels of public investment in a generation - £120bn extra.
Only Germany has done worse public investment wise (as you’ll know if you’ve been on a German train), and they’ve compensated with high private investment, on which front the UK has been bottom of the G7 league table. By miles.
November 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Only Germany has done worse public investment wise (as you’ll know if you’ve been on a German train), and they’ve compensated with high private investment, on which front the UK has been bottom of the G7 league table. By miles.
Rightly lots of debates about growth this weekend - rightly because it was low productivity growth that saw wages entirely flatline during the 2010s.
November 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Rightly lots of debates about growth this weekend - rightly because it was low productivity growth that saw wages entirely flatline during the 2010s.
Labour's Budget is for every street in Britain.
👉 Cutting energy bills
👉 Lifting children out of poverty
👉 Rebuilding public services
While our opponents hide behind cheap, divisive politics, we're getting on with the job: changing Britain.
👉 Cutting energy bills
👉 Lifting children out of poverty
👉 Rebuilding public services
While our opponents hide behind cheap, divisive politics, we're getting on with the job: changing Britain.
November 28, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Labour's Budget is for every street in Britain.
👉 Cutting energy bills
👉 Lifting children out of poverty
👉 Rebuilding public services
While our opponents hide behind cheap, divisive politics, we're getting on with the job: changing Britain.
👉 Cutting energy bills
👉 Lifting children out of poverty
👉 Rebuilding public services
While our opponents hide behind cheap, divisive politics, we're getting on with the job: changing Britain.