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Dan Aldridge MP

@danaldridgemp.bsky.social
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Member of Parliament for Weston-super-Mare Please do not contact me regarding case work in my DM. Please email daniel.aldridge.mp@parliament.uk linktr.ee/danaldridgemp

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Torsten Bell @torstenbell.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
UK economy has been far more resilient than the commentators/gloomsters/forecasters thought. Strong start to 2026 continues despite the headwinds of the Iran conflict - GDP growth of 0.4% in 2nd quarter. What matters most (gdp/capita) is also up 0.4%, and has risen 1% on the year
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
My Statement on the PM's resignation.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
£19 Million secured!!🎉 That's the amount I have secured for the final phases of the Birnbeck Pier - this money will fund the restoration of the Clock Tower 🕰️, North Jetty and the Boat House 🚣‍♂️, with exhibitions, hospitality venues, and a space for skills training.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Small businesses are the backbone of Weston’s economy, and I’m doing all I can to stand up for them. 💼 In December, I was appointed to the Business and Trade Committee, where I work cross-party to scrutinise government policy and make recommendations.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Poundland - Big success for Weston. So what about Marks and Spencer? Poundland staying open, and getting a face-lift refurb 🤩 A real win for Weston 💪. And I know many of you are now asking: what about M&S?
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
I popped into the local post sorting office to see how the team were getting on during one of the busiest times of the year – and to personally say a huge thank you 🎄📮
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
I met with the Small Business Minister, Blair McDougall, yesterday, following our Small Business competition, to make sure the voices of local businesses here in Weston were heard loud and clear in Westminster.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
SOME EXCITING NEWS!! I’ve been appointed to Parliament’s Business and Trade Select Committee.⁠ ⁠ This committee holds ministers and major companies to account and helps shape national policy on jobs, investment, apprenticeships, exports, and economic growth.⁠ ⁠
Dan in Westminster
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Just voted for @lucympowell.bsky.social as @uklabour.bsky.social Deputy Leader, not just because she showed support for our awesome Seagulls @wsmafc.bsky.social 🖤😜 We had two awesome candidates to help shape the future of our party, but Lucy can give the members the time and attention they deserve.
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Emily Darlington MP @emily4mk.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
My piece for The Telegraph about online safety Read the full story here: www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
This was not an easy decision, and I want to thank everyone who has written to me about the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, also known as the Assisted Dying Bill.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
The reports of an Israeli airstrike on Iran are deeply alarming. At a time of growing tension, stability in the Middle East is essential - not just for the region, but for global security, and above all, for the innocent civilians and children who always bear the heaviest cost.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Great to catch up with Cllr Ciarán Cronnelly this week to talk about how we can work together with Weston Town Council to deliver for our community 🤝
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
It was great to visit the Weston sorting office and meet the dedicated team keeping our local postal service running smoothly. (I also had to live my childhood Postman Pat dream)
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Not long left to vote! 🏆🐟 Fish and Chip Day (6th June) is nearly here – and I'm on a mission to crown the best fish and chip shop in town! Whether it’s the perfectly crispy batter, golden chips, or that unbeatable curry sauce (my personal fave), we want to know who YOU think deserves the title.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Great news for Weston-super-Mare GP's! Our local GP surgeries, Locking Castle Medical Centre, The Milton Surgery, and Tudor Lodge Surgery, will be benefiting from new Labour funding.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
🚍 First Bus UPDATE!! 🚍 Firstly, thank you to everyone who filled out my bus survey - your feedback was incredibly helpful. Using your responses, we spoke with North Somerset Council and First Bus to push for improvements. Here’s the latest on what’s happening:
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
🎣 Fish and Chips Day is Coming! 🍟⁠ And I'm on the hunt for our TOWN'S FAVOURITE! 🏆🐟⁠ ⁠ It’s time to celebrate one of the UK’s most iconic dishes - Fish and Chips (and curry sauce). I want your help to crown the best in town! ⁠ ⁠ How to Take Part👇️⁠ ⁠
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National Fish & Chip Day Fish Shop Nominations
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
☕️ I hosted my first monthly coffee morning for Haywood Village residents - a brilliant, constructive session focused on tackling local challenges together.⁠ ⁠
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Following CCTV investigations at Uphill Beach, a hole in the sewer pipe was discovered and successfully repaired using a patch liner.⁠ ⁠
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
I chatted with the kids at Mendip Green Primary School about the laws they wanted to make. Their ideas were great; Kier might have to watch out!⁠👩‍⚖️ ⁠ Mendip Green School really is fantastic; it is obvious from how respectful and engaged the children are📚⁠
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
I’ve had a love-hate relationship with school sports. Those early mornings, muddy fields, and super awkward team warmups? It's not exactly my highlight. But weirdly enough… I’m grateful for it now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gl5...
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Speech on Access to Sport and PE in Schools.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Had a great visit with the incredible team at Samaritans in Weston! 💚 As your MP, I’m committed to doing everything I can to support mental health services in our community and make sure everyone has access to the help they need.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
It was amazing to visit Mendip Green School and speak to the children there about what an MP does and how I represent them in Westminster📚
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Happy Mother's Day! 🌸⁠ ⁠ My mum is a legend. As I've got older, and in particular as I've navigated the highs and lows of the past year, making big decisions and doing things I never EVER thought I would do, I've realised just how lucky
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
My concerns around Welfare Reform and a request to share your thoughts with me. There's a lot to think about with the recent announcements on welfare reform, and I want to explain my thinking below after yesterday's announcements.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
It was great to get out and chat with residents on the Bournville last weekend alongside James Clayton - Councillor for WsM South Ward. Especially after such a wonderful event the night before at the launch of the Beacon of Hope. Huge thanks to everyone involved in such a beautiful community event.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
It was incredible to have children and staff from St Martins school in Worle in Parliament! 🚌⁠ ⁠
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸 Today, we celebrate the remarkable women who inspire, empower, and pave the way for future generations. From everyday heroes to pioneers across all fields, the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women deserve recognition every day, not just today.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
New Digital Inclusion Action Plan 💻️⁠ ⁠ Technology is now deeply embedded in our daily lives, shaping the way we work, learn, communicate, and access essential services.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
I want to support measures that protect the safety and security of our community. That is why, I fully support the Prime Minister's announcement to increase UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
I fully support the Prime Minister's announcement to increase UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and the restated commitment to our 'NATO first' strategy.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
The cost of living has impacted everyone, but I was horrified to discover the rising cost of formula milk. In the past two years, the price of the cheapest brand has risen by 45%, with an average price hike across all brands of 25% 🍼
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Botanik BBQ, located right on our High Street, has been shortlisted for Best Delivery in this year’s British Kebab Awards! 🏆🍽️
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Vote for Botanik BBQ
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
I'm not sure if you heard.... but we're award winners! 🏆️ Our election campaign has been recognised and awarded the best campaign of the year along with the Constituency Labour Party!!
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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Pleased to see the Portishead to Bristol Temple Meads railway back on track towards delivery. Congrats to the West of England Combined Authority for getting the deal done and @sadikal-hassanmp.bsky.social for campaigning so hard for the project. www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/news/full-st...
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Full steam ahead for Bristol & Portishead Line - West of England Combined Authority
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
This year marks 40 years since the tragic loss of the RAF band. Many families continue to feel the impact of that day, remembering loved ones who were taken too soon. I paid his respects at the RAF memorial in London, honouring those we lost.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
It’s HIV Testing Week and I'm so glad we've got this poster up in Weston!!⁠ ⁠ In the UK, almost 106,000 people are living with HIV, and 1 in 16 don’t know they have it. But we are on track in the UK to have 0 new HIV transmissions by 2030!⁠ ⁠
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
It's Time to Talk Day 💙 Waking up to a sunny frost in Weston brightened my mood and the day. It was great to take a walk down at the beach this morning and chat with people along the seafront, it really made me feel connected to our community which helps my mental health.
MP Dan Aldridge on Weston beach
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Kate Milton @katemilton.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
A good meeting with another MP who covers part of the Home-Start North Somerset area. It’s great to have supportive voices in Parliament with @sadikal-hassanmp.bsky.social and @danaldridgemp.bsky.social who understand the challenges faced and the services provided by our team and volunteers.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Exciting developments for our train stations! 🚂 Weston and Worle stations have needed urgent upgrades for 14 years. I'm proud to say that we're FINALLY getting these improvements.
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Huge £11bn plan could see 30 new UK train stations with journey times slashed
The Western Gateway Partnership's Rail Deal, which would be partly funded by central government, would also see half a dozen stations upgraded across the south west of England and south Wales
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
I recently met with Chris Bryant, Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology), to discuss the need for more affordable internet for everyone. I have been working with the government on their digital inclusion plan to improve digital access for all 🌐
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
This January is Love Your Liver Month! I spoke to the incredible team from British Liver Trust about how to protect yourself and the importance of early intervention for liver disease. Their team work tirelessly to raise awareness, support patients, and fund life-saving research.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, where we honour and remember the six million Jewish men, women, and children murdered during the Holocaust, as well as all victims of Nazi persecution.
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Cllr Catherine Gibbons @catyanton.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
This is good news 👏👏 It’s great for Weston to have our local MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social championing theatre- it’s so important for all, but especially for young people, offering a chance to build confidence and express creativity❤️ www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/2488036...
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Weston MP takes on new role in Parliament championing theatre
The APPG for Theatre is a cross-party group that represents the UK’s theatre sector.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
I’m so excited to announce I’ve been appointed as the Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Theatre! 🎭 This is a fantastic opportunity to continue advocating for the arts in Weston, ensuring theatre gets the recognition and support it deserves in Parliament.
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Stephen Morgan MP @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Over 4,000 nurseries, schools and colleges have joined the #EducationNaturePark to improve biodiversity and tackle climate change. Great to join the Nature Park Schools Forum at Natural History Museum to see how children are shaping the future of this brilliant programme
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
This week, I cast my vote for something that really matters- the Armed Forces Commissioner legislation. It’s a huge step towards giving people in service the support and recognition they deserve.
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Dan Aldridge MP @danaldridgemp.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Exciting News 🎉 I'm launching my newsletter I want to keep you up to date on what my team and I are doing to support people in Weston and improve our incredible town. Click the link to sign up👇️ forms.gle/cYG7mka3BLj1...
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Sadik Al-Hassan MP @sadikal-hassanmp.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
We have some exciting opportunities to join my team in #NorthSomerset and #London The roles we are looking for with a link to apply 👇 Intern London based www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a... Administration Officer www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a... Constituency Intern www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...
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