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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Great to catch up with lads at Hitchin Boys about how their work to take on harmful gender stereotypes and be positive role models for their whole school community. Young men like this are showing what it means to 'be a man'. It was great to see 👏

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Delighted we’ve secured additional NHS funding to support the fantastic Garden House hospice 💙 With so many across our community depending on their dedicated care, I’ll always be a champion for investing in our hospices ✅

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A real privilege to open day two of @edudetective.bsky.social’s Boys Impact conference. Education is failing far too many disadvantaged young men growing up in Britain today. But the inspiring practitioners brought together by Boys Impact show how we can do better.

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

After a packed and productive few weeks, Parliament returns tomorrow ✅ Thank you to everyone who got stuck into our events this summer. I’m looking forward to getting back to Parliament armed with your ideas and enthusiasm to keep improving things for our community 💪

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

From fires to floods, recent extreme weather has made us especially reliant on our fantastic fire services 🚒 So it was great to visit Hitchin Station this week to thank them 👏 We must continue to take on the causes of climate change though, or these risk only getting worse 🌍

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Delighted that as part of the PM’s commitment to tackle homelessness, we’ve secured an extra £1.3m+ for Central Beds and North Herts 🏡 No one should be without a roof over their heads on this day and age. We showed we could tackle homelessness in Covid, let’s do it again ✅

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Delighted we’re scrapping restrictions on disabled people’s bus passes 🚌 Up till now, those reliant on their disabled bus pass to travel weren’t able to take trips before 9.30am ❌ It’s not fair and makes no sense, so we’re fixing it ✅

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Recent heatwaves have been an inescapable reminder that the effects of climate change are with us in the here and now. So as well as tackling the causes of climate change, we need to better prepare Britain for extreme heat. That’s why fast support for air to air heat pumps matters.

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Farmers should not carry the risk of a changing climate alone. So the Government is acting: 💧 Extending funding and flexibility for on- farm reservoirs 🌱 Boosting SFI funding by £50m 🚜 Increasing land management flexibility Backing farmers, backing climate resilience ✅

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Don’t be taken in by knock offs like Provence or London, this summer get yourself to Hitchin!

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Don’t be taken in by knock offs like Provence or London, this summer get yourself to Hitchin!

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

For a summer #SmallBusinessSaturday shout out, it had to be Hitchin Lavender 🪻🌻 Yet another reason there’s simply no better constituency out there!

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🚨 I’m hiring 🚨 With my previous Head of Office off to work in Number 10 (we’ll have words Andy 😅), I’m on the hunt for someone to head up our fantastic Parliamentary team! If this sounds like it could be of interest, find out more 👉 www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

That’s why we’ve brought together 57 MPs from across the country to urge MCS and UKAS to get this over the line 💪

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Let’s get a move on with air-con grants 🆒 Despite Labour approving grants for air to air heating and cooling systems last year, 4 heatwaves later and they still aren’t available… Why? Because agencies haven’t approved an accreditation scheme 😐 It’s time to get it done👇

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined a fantastic discussion at The Red Lion in Preston this evening 🍻 From revitalising local busses to how we deliver more affordable housing, it’s fair to say we covered plenty of ground!

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Having spent many a glorious and grimy evening at gigs and playing at iconic local haunts like Bedford Esquires growing up, grassroots music venues have always been close to my heart. Delighted the Government is supporting them with at 20% business rates cut ✅

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along to a great ‘Pint with your MP’ in Great Wymondley this evening 🍻 Lots done, lots to do, but always better for the chance to debate the issues that matter most to our community ✅

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Boys from families living on low-incomes have been ‘left behind’ in early years policy making for decades. Great to join @instituteforgovernment.org.uk last month to talk about how we can put this right.

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Every teenage boy deserves to feel seen, supported, and safe. Ensuring every young person has a trusted adult at school is vital in making that happen. Great to join Football Beyond Borders’ #LostBoysTaskforce to celebrate schools who are leading the way on this 👏

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

After an eventful week, it’s always good to put the world to rights back home 🍻 Thank you to everyone who joined some great local discussions, events and visits over the last two days 👏 Have great weekends all!

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Gareth Southgate’s BBC documentary spotlighted the powerful impact male role models like Hitchin’s Dan Gaze can have for young men growing up in Britain today. That’s why I’m urging the Government to encourage more men into teaching and youth work roles right across the country.

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Great to be able to introduce my Private Members Bill in Parliament yesterday to make relationship and sex education mandatory to 18. With 16–19-year-olds facing the highest rates of domestic abuse of any age group, the consequences of failing to act couldn’t be clearer.

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

With the worst corners of the internet peddling extreme views on what relationships should entail, we owe young people spaces and support to establish far better takes. But for too many, the space for these conversations in education ends at 16. My bill with @evawuk.bsky.social puts that right.

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Great to co-sponsor Movember’s Speaker’s House reception to kick off Men’s Health Week and support the Extra Time campaign. If we are serious about men’s health across the life course, we also have to be serious about support for dads and giving fathers the chance to be present from the start

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Gareth Southgate’s documentary highlighted our failure to do right by many boys growing up in Britain today. From paternity leave that supports present dads, to boosting male role models in schools, there’s lots we can improve. We’re determined to ensure Labour leads on this 👇

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Hollywood, Orlando, and now… Bedfordshire! Universal Studios construction is underway 🌍 When I first discussed the project hours after being elected, in a sleep deprived state I took some convincing I wasn’t dreaming! Fantastic to see that dream becoming a reality today 🎢

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Over recess it was a privilege to join campaigners, policymakers and experts from across the world in Rio for the MenCare Change Maker summit. From fatherhood to men’s health and mental health, the summit was packed with insights from across the globe.

Alistair Strathern MP at MenCare Summit it Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, May 2026

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We can all play our part tackling stigmas around mental health and providing space for others to talk and open up. I'm determined to make sure I’m playing my part as our MP.

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

It was an absolute pleasure to be part of a social media education session with Everyone's Invited 🚸 They turned algorithms into ice creams ensuring young people understand the manipulation of content online and what's really going on behind the screens🍦

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

From today, over 6,000 renters in Hitchin will have stronger rights and protections as a result of Labour’s renters rights act 🏡 Including: ❌ No more no-fault evictions 💸 Limits on rent increases 💰 Ending bidding wars 🐾 Easier to have pets And much more!

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Events in the Middle East have underlined the perils of remaining so exposed to volatile, international oil and gas markets. Great to join @newstatesman1913.bsky.social yesterday to talk about how bold market reform and investment in clean, homegrown power can put that right.

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Big news on energy market reform today. As we deliver the transition to clean, secure, renewable power, it’s vital we build a system that works for households and business, not profiteers. Today’s announcement shows the Government is determined to deliver exactly that ✅

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Great conversations out at Hitchin Sainsbury’s this morning 💬 A big thank you to everyone who stopped to chat!

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We owe men growing up in Britain today far better than the toxic views and scams peddled by the Manosphere. But too often, we see boys as problems in waiting rather than exploring what they need from us. Great to bring MPs and experts together to discuss how we can do better.

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

We owe our young men and boys far better than the harmful extremes peddled by the worst corners of the internet. But taking on the ‘manosphere’ demands action, not words. That’s why the Labour Group for Men and Boys has convened MPs to demand Ofcom steps up and acts.

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Regulate gas ➡️ Cut bills 📉 As we move to clean, secure renewables, we shouldn’t tolerate gas power stations profiteering. Analysis from @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social shows moving gas power stations into the Regulated Asset Base could save millions off our bills. Let’s do it ✅

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Always good to end a busy Friday out on the doorstep chatting over your priorities, and what a sunset 🌅 Have great evenings all!

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Pushing for tougher heating oil regulation ♨️ I know how overlooked many of our rural community who rely on heating oil for home heating can feel. ❌ Left out of previous energy price support measures Rapid funding to support vulnerable households this time is a big step forward ✅

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Fighting to expand our GPs 🏥 Government investment in 1,600 more GPs is welcome, but in areas like ours where we have seen significant growth we need larger GP surgeries too ✅

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

If we’re serious about the climate, nature and energy crises we can’t afford to pit clean energy against nature. We can do far better at delivering energy projects without ripping up crucial habitat protections. I set out for @politicshome.bsky.social why it’s vital we get this right ✍️

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

We owe young men far better than the toxic offer the manosphere is selling. But rather than seeing young men as problems or perpetrators in waiting, progressives need to ensure every young man has the role models they deserve. I set out for @huffpost.co.uk how we can do better ✍️

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Long overdue reforms to SEND provision, must address the real challenges faced by far too many armed forces families looking to access support. Today I pressed Ministers to ensure they do 👇

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

As well as my national and local campaigns on everything from expanding GPs to fixing SEND provision, an important part my work is taking up individual issues affecting our community 💪 Here’s some of what we were able to help with over February 👇

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Blocking prospective tenants from registering to vote? ❌🤯 We’re taking on this outrageous case locally. But the exploitative power imbalance it feeds off highlights why Labour’s Renter’s Right Act protections are so needed 🛡️

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🩺 Across our area we know a thing or two about pressures on GPs… The Government is listening, and acting: ✅ Funding an extra 1,600 GPs ✅ Requiring patients same day appointments for urgent cases Step by step we’re delivering an NHS that’ll be there when we all need it 🏥

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Alistair Strathern MP @alistrathern.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Later votes in Parliament this evening, but well worth it to support lifting hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty. Plenty more to do, but don’t ever let it be said this Labour government isn’t making a difference 🌹

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