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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Tories’ position on pensions is falling apart. A Shadow Cabinet member wants to replace the State Pension as we know it with something that offers 'dramatically less'. Only Labour will protect a rising state pension while building a new National Care Service. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

thetimes.com

Senior Tory privately urged ‘radical’ shake-up of triple lock

In a leaked recording in June, Katie Lam appears to break from Kemi Badenoch’s position, saying an ‘entirely new pension system’ may be needed

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 23h

Cutting jobs at the Environment Agency after a summer of wildfires. Which would never raise the £700m Kemi claims. How much do the Tories think EA staff get paid? All to subsidise childcare for six figure earners. Utterly delusional

theguardian.com

Tories would expand free childcare to high earners, Badenoch says

Kemi Badenoch says those earning more than £100,000 should not be discouraged from working more

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Two weeks ago, I was at the National Crime Agency for the launch of the Government's new Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Strategy, where I met with NCA Director General Graeme Biggar CBE.

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thank you to the Bolton News for highlighting the Civil Service pension issue raised by many of my constituents. If you’re a Bolton West constituent facing this issue, please get in touch with me. www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/2659030...

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Bolton residents left waiting for pensions and lump sums amid 'unacceptable' delays

Bolton MP Phil Brickell raises Capita's Civil Service Pension Scheme delays with minister after residents report delayed payments, lump sums…

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The theme of today’s speech from Andy Burnham at conference was “All together now”. His speech was one of honesty, hope and aspirations for our country. When I stood for election in 2024, one of my pledges was to support you through the cost of living crisis and I’m pleased to see some more

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

About time, although don’t expect nationalisation to be a panacea to punctuality, affordability and reliability of services.

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Fantastic to see another example of close 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 co-operation. Keeping us all safe every day of the year.

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Reading. Will share my post match analysis at a later date.

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Remember this story when people tell you that compliance is just red tape, bureaucracy and adds no value. Can we now also have an informed policy discussion about correspondent banking vulnerabilities and KYC?

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I do think we are at a tipping point now where Delo and Harborne should demonstrate (i) when they registered to vote abroad, (ii) in the UK and (iii) how much time they have spent out of the country over the last few years. They will have this information. Out with it.

thetimes.com

Reform donor Ben Delo had vote in UK while living in Hong Kong

The billionaire who gave Nigel Farage’s party a £36m donation has been on the electoral roll since 2022 but has said he lives abroad

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🧵On this proposal from the Lib Dems. I don't support the creation of another law enforcement agency to sit alongside the Serious Fraud Office, National Crime Agency and police constabularies - all at a time of significant, ongoing police reform.

theguardian.com

Lib Dems propose big tech levy to fund £250m online crime agency

Proposal one of many at conference responding to concern voters unaware of party’s policies or what it stands for

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I'm incredibly frustrated by the failure to complete the Loco Works link road in good time. I'm in continual dialogue with Bolton Council, the master developer and landowner to try and resolve the ongoing issues to ensure the road can be completed and congestion on Chorley New Road can be eased.

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Claims a developer’s failure to pay £1,200 legal fee is holding up £19m road

Five years late with no date set for opening - the Rivington Chase link road in Horwich is mired in a land dispute

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A vital three points away at Norwich! What a nail-biting match. #BWFC

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

1/ I’ve spoken with Vijay Rangarajan on a number of occasions & he is a professional, dedicated public servant. Following representations I made to the Rycroft Review and to the government on reducing spending in politics, I look forward to the EC’s proposals being brought forward asap.

thetimes.com

Reform election fund threatened by spending rules review

The Electoral Commission is considering changes to how campaign money can be used

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Wishing my @spd.de colleagues in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern the best of luck as both states go to the polls in critical state elections.

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Don’t just take my word for it. Listen to peers from all parties - and none - outline the additional reforms needed in the government’s Elections Bill in order to safeguard our democracy 👇🏻 @anticorruption-responsibletax.org

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Delighted to pop into the Triangle Church, Smithills earlier for their Macmillan coffee morning. All for a good cause and I even won some chocolates in the tombola!

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🧵1/ I was pleased to be able to join Greater Manchester Police and Bolton Council’s Trading Standards officers when they targeted rogue businesses in Horwich today. This follows-on from concerns shared with me by local constituents around the sale of illicit vapes, including to children.

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We often speak about the value of green belt, but did you know the overwhelming majority of that land is out of bounds? So what’s the point in green belt if we can’t enjoy it? That’s why I support the change in the law being campaigned for by @righttoroam.bsky.social

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I’m devastated to have lost such a dear friend in Councillor David Chadwick, who very sadly passed away this morning. He was a tremendous colleague and a champion not only for Westhoughton where he served for many years, but for the entire borough of Bolton.

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Labour MP Phil Brickell, chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Anti-Corruption, told Byline Times the weekend’s mega donations mean democracy has entered “uncharted waters.”👇🏻

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It’s not just the scale of the money. It’s also the character of the people making the donations which is extremely worrying - as I argued in this thread over the summer ⬇️

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

🇬🇧 🇩🇪 Fantastic to join @sebastianroloff.bsky.social in Munich to talk all things UK-Germany. We discussed migration, energy, Putin’s Russia, the role of social democrats in opposing the rise of the far right and recent elections in Saxony-Anhalt.

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Party financing in this country is out of control The government needs to act via the Representation of the People Bill to restrict spending limits and donations👇🏻 Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record

Cryptocurrency investor Christopher Harborne says he has matched a donation from Ben Delo announced late on Friday.

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Back in July, I mentioned Ben Delo’s support for Reform and the very real concerns I have about his involvement in British politics given his conviction for failing to maintain anti-money laundering controls - a conviction which Trump then pardoned him for

bbc.co.uk

Ben Delo: Reform receives record £36m donation from cryptocurrency billionaire

Ben Delo's donation, the biggest single sum ever given to a political party in the UK, comes amid scrutiny of Reform's finances.

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

🇩🇪 My piece on last week’s state elections in Saxony-Anhalt and the rise of the AfD 👇🏻 fabians.org.uk/holding-the-...

fabians.org.uk

Holding the line | Fabian Society

Fabian Society

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Nigel Farage was again back in the US this week, trying to import MAGA into the UK. While Labour is focused on easing the cost of living and bringing back hope, Farage only focused on trying to persuade the British people to like Trump and bringing his 'border czar' over here.

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today marks 25 years since the horrific September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States orchestrated by Al-Qaeda that killed 2977 people, including 67 Britons.

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APPG on Anti-Corruption and Responsible Tax @anticorruption-responsibletax.org · 08/09/2026

@philbrickellmp.bsky.social argued New Clause 121 would future-proof any reduction in spending limits by requiring them to be assessed against three tests: fairness of elections, the impact on political parties, and public confidence in electoral integrity.

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Paul Brand @paulbrand.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

NEW: 100+ peers have urged MPs to pass the assisted dying bill when it returns on Fri. They accuse a minority of peers of ‘filibustering’ last time and say Lords must complete scrutiny. They include former cabinet secretary Gus O’Donnell & Burnham’s political hero Neil Kinnock.

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

It’s critical that the board of governors at our university heeds the concerns expressed by staff. I was pleased to meet with trade union representatives from both the UCU and Unison earlier this year and will continue to support them.

bbc.co.uk

Union calls for new university leadership after boss sacked

Unison members at the University of Greater Manchester are calling for governors to step aside.

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🧵1/ I worked in anti-corruption for years before becoming an MP. Nigel Farage has serious questions to answer following the undercover investigation into Reform UK's fundraising practices. This is now for the police and donations watchdog to resolve, but here is what I want to know:

theguardian.com

Reform officials ‘plotted to break law on foreign donations’ in undercover film

Investigation broadcast by Channel 4 News shows man posing as ‘impermissible donor’ paying for polling that helped Reform

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Literally 2 days after Farage returns as a MP & this comes to light. Outrageous👇🏻 “Bob Posner, a lawyer and former Chief Executive of the UK Electoral Commission, has seen the key findings and said there should now be a criminal investigation as “serious criminal offences” may have been committed.”

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🗣️My contribution yesterday in the report stage of the Representation of the People Bill. It's on all of us as MPs to ensure we safeguard our democracy against those who would seek to subvert it. This is the chance to do exactly that 👇

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🗣️This morning I spoke in Westminster Hall on the need to break down the barriers to business mobility which were erected following our departure from the EU. European businesses which want to invest in this country tell me time and time again of their frustration at the current arrangements 👇

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

My comments yesterday in the chamber on the need to prevent vexatious litigation brought by the rich & powerful to silence stories in the public interest 👇🏻

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Billionaires, oligarchs and shell companies nobody can trace are queuing up to buy British elections using these kinds of loopholes. We're not going to let them. Three changes would stop it, and the Commons must act when the Representation of the People Bill has its final reading today 👇

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🇬🇧 🇩🇪 We stand by our German friends in the face of continued Russian aggression. I am travelling to Germany very soon and intend to discuss the German government’s response with my counterpart.

bbc.co.uk

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack

A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Disgraceful comments from Donald Trump. Those who support him in the UK, including Nigel Farage and the Reform Party, need to swiftly condemn these comments.

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

1/ 💷 Spending limits for political parties and candidates 💷 After Dame Anneliese Dodds MP and I tabled amendments to the Representation of the People Bill, I’m delighted to see the government has now written to the Electoral Commission, asking it to conduct a review and report back by July 2027.

Letter to the Electoral Commission from the government

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

1/ ⚽️ BWFC v Lincoln ⚽️ Well it wasn’t the result I’d hoped for, but what a cracking atmosphere at the match today. We had the most chances on goal and the lion’s share of possession, especially in the first half, but sadly it wasn’t to be.

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🧵1/ Just finished reading my friend @guyshrubsole.bsky.social book, Who Owns England? A really insightful read about the history of land ownership in this country, stretching back to 1066.

An image of Guy Shrubsole's book, Who Owns England?

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Today is the anniversary of Ukrainian independence, marking 35 years since the declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

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