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Steve Akehurst @steveakehurst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

finally, we independently tested the whole BBC News at Six TV package on the speech, since this sort of thing is how more voters would actually experience the speech in reality. All the major metrics increased significantly! Impressive.

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

@steveakehurst.bsky.social is skilled at his craft and his thread on on public response to PM speech is worth a read in full. The headline findings supports my hunch, Andy is being well recieved by the electorate, because he had the courage to make a big argument. substack.com/@andrewlewin...

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Andy Burnham's speech to conference yesterday was not business as usual. In tone, content and style it was markedly different to so many that I have watched before. Above all else, he reminded me of s...

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Too often, our politics has been defined by excessive caution. A fear that some issues are simply, "too difficult" to confront. Yesterday, Andy Burnham changed that. He reminded us of something that should be elementary in politics - the power of making an argument. substack.com/@andrewlewin...

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Torsten Bell @torstenbell.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

More evidence of UK economy’s strong first half to the year, despite the very real impact of the Iran war: - ONS have revised up growth (and gdp/capita growth) in Q2 to 0.5% - confirms the UK as the fastest growing economy in the G7 in 2026 (given growth of 0.6% in Q1)

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

One of the bravest speeches I have witnessed. Andy Burnham's address took personal and political courage. From a National Care Service to a much closer and stronger relationship with the European Union. The PM has my support in turning this from a vision to a reality. youtube.com/shorts/z4gTJ...

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@AndyBurnham gave one of the most powerful speeches I have ever seen today #labour #politics

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Politics.co.uk @politics.co.uk · 28/09/2026

NEW: Labour MPs tell Burnham to show ‘high ambition’ and move closer to EU @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social told a @britishfuture.bsky.social event the PM could open “a conversation now about the single market and the customs union, with a view to putting it to the country in a couple of years.”

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Labour MPs tell Burnham to show ‘ambition’ and move closer to EU

Labour MPs Anneliese Dodds and Andrew Lewin have urged Andy Burnham to set out a bolder relationship with the EU. Speaking at a British Future fringe event at Labour conference, the pair were asked wh...

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Delighted that interest in the Citizens Advance continues to build. We've come a long way since I first pitched the idea just under two years ago. Very grateful to @smfthinktank.bsky.social for all their work and support. Lots more to come. Stay in touch via www.citizensadvance.uk

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If you can access the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’, it can change everything. In 2024, the Bank of Mum and Dad passed £9.6 billion down to help their children on the first step on the ladder – with £55,572 t...

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Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We’re acting to support those who can’t rely on help from the bank of Mum and Dad. Our Your First Home scheme will help more families get their first rung on the housing ladder with a deposit of just 2.5%. Less to save upfront and lower monthly costs. Help is on the way for first-time buyers.

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Stepping it up in Holborn & St Pancras!🌹 Pleased to be on the doorstep supporting Sagal to be the next MP. Recorded a healthy step and stair count and found lots of support for Sagal and the Labour Party. Great to campaign alongside Alex Ballinger in the autumn sunshine too.

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Well said Rishi Sunak. Democratic politics must continue to be a contest of ideas, not a fight about skin colour defining your identity. There is much on which Tory & Labour politicians disagree - on this we must unite. He's right about the power of cricket too 🏏 www.thetimes.com/article/e89d...

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Rishi Sunak: Britishness must not be turned into a DNA test

I worry that the immigration debate is going far beyond arrival numbers

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Dr. Jeevun Sandher MP @jeevunsandher.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Petrol and diesel up 23% in a year. Fossil fuels are driving up costs and inflation. Net zero ain’t just good for the planet. It’s good for our pockets too.

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Crypto billionaires can't be allowed to dictate the terms of UK politics. We urgently need to change our system. I would start by introducing an annual cap on political spending for all parties. It's never made sense to only have a cap in General Election years and it's not sustainable any longer

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Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

or to put it another way, good news for first time buyers

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🎙️ NEW PODCAST MPs have rejected the assisted dying bill. Why did turnout prove decisive and what happens next? @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social reacts from the House of Commons and @matthewengland.bsky.social crunches the numbers. 🎧 Listen: buff.ly/pRzFC4j

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Paula Barker MP @paulabarkermp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Absolute privilege to speak at the National Housing Federation conference today on homelessness. Lovely to share the platform with incredibly talented women from the sector. Also great to catch up with colleague, Andrew Lewin who was speaking at another panel at the conference.

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We don't need to play by Elon Musk's rules. In the Commons yesterday, I commended Lisa Nandy on her decision to leave X and take DCMS off the platform. I left more than a year ago, for reasons that will be familiar to people on BlueSky. I would like to see the whole government follow her lead.

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

"I hope that a Youth Mobility deal between the UK and EU is just weeks away from being agreed. This excellent report confirms there is strong public support and should embolden our government to move at pace," says @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

"Jews in Britain, Muslims in Britain, people of all faiths and none have a right to live without prejudice or fear." I believe the Foreign Secretary spoke for millions of people across the country today. He did so with a deep personal conviction and authority. A very powerful statement.

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I've long championed a UK/EU Youth Mobility deal. We owe it to young people to give back opportunities that were taken away by Brexit. In Westminster Hall, I made the point that with net migration falling sharply, our government has every reason to be bold and ambitious in the negotiation.

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Andy Bruce (Reuters) @bruceandy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

UK consumer confidence hits 2-year high, GfK says 😀 🚗 Major purchase index highest since Dec 2021 💸 Financial and economic sentiment rise It's not just GfK - all these surveys show strengthening consumer morale: • YouGov/Cebr • BRC-Opinium • Barclays • LSEG/Ipsos www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...

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UK consumer confidence jumps to two-year high, GfK says

British consumer morale jumped to a two-year high this month as households became more ‌confident about making major purchases, a survey showed on Friday that added to a run of unexpectedly strong e...

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Heidi Alexander MP @heidialexander.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We're lifting restrictions on disabled bus passes so they can be used to travel for free 24/7. We're putting an end to the postcode lottery, so disabled people can access opportunity, and see friends and family whenever they want, wherever they live. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Burnham scraps restrictions on disabled people’s bus passes in England

Move means holders will be able to travel free on local services at any time of day or night from April next year

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Excellent summary article from the @thenewsagents.co.uk Contains either an excellent typo, or what may be a prescient prediction... "Farage called the by-election in July 2027" As the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner restarts his investigation, who is to say that isn't what will happen.

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Andy Bruce (Reuters) @bruceandy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

UK GDP data beats expectations. Economy grew in June against forecasts for no growth, driven by services sector. Business investment grew strongly.

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Welcome statement of intent from our new lead on UK/EU relations. Finalising a youth mobility deal has to be our first priority. It's in all our interests to give back opportunities to young Brits & Europeans taken away by Brexit. Let's get this done this year. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Labour seeking ‘deeper relationship’ with EU under Burnham, new minister says

Exclusive: Hamish Falconer wants ‘sense of renewed pace’ in post-Brexit talks while staying within Labour’s red lines

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

To tackle the climate crisis, we need to embrace new technology, provide incentives for people to go green and move fast. Thanks to @alistrathern.bsky.social for leading on this important issue with air to air heat pumps. Very happy to support and be a signatory to the below.

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

A headline that captures what an appalling 24 hours this has been for Kemi Badenoch and the Conservative Party. The idea they are anywhere close to being a serious party of government is laughable. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/former...

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Blow For Badenoch As Former Neo-Nazi Quits As Tory Candidate After Backlash

But Joshua Bonehill-Paine will work with the Tory leader on tackling radicalisation.

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British Electricity Tracker @mygridgb.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

British electricity mix at 11am on 5th Aug 2026 🔥Gas 4.5% Biomass 4.9% 🍃Wind 34.5% Solar 26.8% Hydro 0.2% ⚛️Nuclear 11.9% ➡️Imports 17.1% Other 0.0% 🪫Storage 0.0% 🔌Generation 33GW 🌍Carbon intensity 73 gCO2e/kWh Gas use very low

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The record temperatures, wildfires and drought we have seen in the UK & Europe is climate change in action. There is hope. It has been a record year for renewable energy generation, all new homes will have solar panels from next year. But we must accelerate the transition to clean & green energy.

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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Solar energy supplied more power to Britain’s grid in July than any previous month on record. The figure of 14.4% of all power generated in July smashed the last monthly record of 12.4%, set only in May In July 2025, the (formerly) best year for solar generation, 9.6% of generation was from solar.

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Excellent piece from Michael. Some of the most powerful speeches in the Commons were by medical professionals, making clear there are terminal conditions where the very best palliative care cannot prevent suffering. I'll support the bill again on the 11th Sept. www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

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Improve palliative care or introduce assisted dying? It's a false choice – let's do both

Few issues in politics demand more humility than assisted dying.

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Honoured to become Chair of the Labour Party. I joined our party as a teenager and saw first hand the difference a Labour government makes. I'll work with members to build the election-winning machine that sees off Reform for good and secures a second Labour term.

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I had a call this evening and am returning to the backbenches. It was a brief stint as a PPS to DBT, but I enjoyed every moment and was made to feel valued by Peter Kyle and his team. My statement is below.

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Cricinfo @cricinfo.com · 18/07/2026

"Sad that he's gone, but glad that he came" 🥹 Ian Bishop on the Sir Garry Sobers ❤️

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Local Govt is being simplified and streamlined. Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City rightly stay together and we'll join Stevenage and much of North Herts in one of four new unitary authorities for our county. Shared history, linked by the A1M corridor and most importantly, clarity for residents.

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

It's goodbye to the Conservative Party we used to know. A little video on what Kemi Badenoch now expects from aspiring Conservative MPs. Those who care about the climate or human rights need not apply.

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Another extraordinary achievement by UK scientists at Oxford, who are partnering with the Serum Institute in India. The advances in vaccine technology during the Covid pandemic saved millions of lives - there is every reason to hope they will save countless more. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency

The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I have total faith from here. I've also always said we should reinstate Golden Goal at major tournaments ; ) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ⚽️

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Kim Leadbeater MBE MP @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Shocking news about the death of Ann Widdecombe and the subsequent arrest today. My thoughts are very much with Ann’s family and friends at what I know will be an unbelievably traumatic time.

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Ben Cooper @bencooper1995.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Important article by @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social on how Labour can expand opportunity and help young families. Great to see Andrew talk about my idea for a baby & toddler top-up to Universal Credit to tackle high rates of early years poverty. labourlist.org/2026/07/the-...

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'Labour must offer the politics of opportunity and aspiration' - LabourList

Labour should redouble our efforts to put the issues affecting younger people and young adults at the centre of our politics.

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Time to look to the future. I stand by everything I said about Keir and his achievements in office, but my responsibility is to nominate the Labour MP who is best placed to take the country forward as Prime Minister. Today, I am pleased to have nominated Andy Burnham. youtube.com/shorts/KmLwR...

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Why I am nominating Andy Burnham to be our next Prime Minister.

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

You're welcome anytime @duncanweldon.bsky.social Lovely Waterstones on Howardsgate in WGC town centre. The perfect venue for your next book launch??

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Duncan Weldon @duncanweldon.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Had to pop over to Welywn Garden City today. And every time I visit I’m left thinking it’s an absolute triumph of mid century town planning.

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

"The first rule of politics is to learn how to Count."

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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Reminded of Patrick O’Flynn, then Ukip’s economy spokesperson, describing Farage as “snarling, thin-skinned and aggressive” back in 2015.

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Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Very pleased to have written for @labourlist.bsky.social on the politics of opportunity and aspiration🌹 I cover the case for a UC top-up payment to parents of young children, the Citizens Advance and Plan 2 Student Loans. Full article: labourlist.org/2026/07/the-...

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Cricinfo @cricinfo.com · 02/07/2026

England versus Australia in a Lord's final. You don't want to miss this 🍿 #T20WorldCup

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Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🧵1/ I've spent more than a decade working on anti-bribery and corruption. I know a red flag when I see one. That's why I’ve reported Nigel Farage to Parliament’s Standards Commissioner. (H/T @rowenamason.bsky.social and @tomburgis.bsky.social).

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Nigel Farage reported to standards watchdog over ‘crypto lobbying’

Commissioner asked to investigate Reform UK leader after private meeting with Bank of England governor

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