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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Reminded this week of the audacity and optimism of the Apollo programme. Discussed it and why states getting just getting stuff done is so important here a few months ago:

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

We're properly funding local councils so they can deliver the services families depend on.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

This week I had the privilege of planting a stake in Parliament's Constituency Garden of Remembrance to commemorate the fallen of Chipping Barnet. We will never forget their sacrifice, commitment, and bravery – it is through their service that we enjoy the freedoms we hold dear today.

The constituency garden of remembrance in Parliament, which is on the front lawn. There are small, black plastic name cards with each constituency written on. Behind a few of the name cards are small wooden stakes with red poppies on and handwritten messages from MPs. The lawn is lush and green and a small border of wooden stakes with paper poppies stuck to every other stake surrounds the garden.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Very much enjoyed participating in this event hosted by @uclpolicylab.bsky.social at #Lab25 conference yesterday. Lots of interesting and thoughtful ideas from both panel and audience alike on how we can spread opportunity across the country - this govt is committed to making this happen!

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Barnet Police Station should be open to our community.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Great to meet with residents at Osidge Library. These one-to-one surgeries are a vital part of the job. Do you have an issue or concern you want to report? Please get in touch and my team and I will figure out the best way to help you. 📧 dan.tomlinson.mp@parliament.uk 🌐 dantomlinson.org.uk

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

I'll be continuing my work with the council and parliamentary colleagues on special educational needs provision to ensure every child gets the support they deserve.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Wonderful to visit Oak Hill School and meet headteacher Kevin Grant to discuss their excellent work. I had the chance to meet some of the dedicated staff, and incredibly bright and engaged students. I’m really impressed by how they're teaching and nurturing their 50 pupils.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

My first remarks to the House of Commons as Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury. We're lifting the burden of the cost of living crisis, backing those who want to invest in the future of this country, and helping everyday families.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I encourage residents to make their voice heard. High Barnet Post Office is a cornerstone of our community and must work for all of us: www.postofficeviews.co.uk/national-con... (3/3)

postofficeviews.co.uk

Barnet EN5 5UU - 031005 - Post Office - Citizen Space

Find and participate in consultations run by the Post Office

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

The Post Office wants to hear from you on getting to the proposed new site, accessing the building itself, the store layout, and any other feedback you might have. (2/3)

postofficeviews.co.uk

Barnet EN5 5UU - 031005 - Post Office - Citizen Space

Find and participate in consultations run by the Post Office

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

The Post Office has now opened its public consultation on the High Barnet branch, which we saved from closure earlier this year. The proposed new site will remain on the High Street, a one-minute walk away from its current home. (1/3)

postofficeviews.co.uk

Barnet EN5 5UU - 031005 - Post Office - Citizen Space

Find and participate in consultations run by the Post Office

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Let me be absolutely clear: my commitment to Chipping Barnet remains unwavering. You elected me to serve our constituency first and foremost, and that will always be my priority. This appointment gives me another platform to fight for the change we all voted for, both locally and nationally.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Both national work and local representation are essential to an effective government, and with this role I have the opportunity to shape policy and enact change that will benefit our community, and communities across the country.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

This week I was appointed Exchequer Secretary to HM Treasury - an honour I don't take lightly. This is a role that allows me to champion Chipping Barnet at the highest levels of government whilst continuing to fight for better living standards and opportunities for everyone, in every part of the UK.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Really enjoyed my chat with the Barnet Post reflecting on my first year as your MP. Proud of what we've achieved together - from getting schools in our borough to go smartphone-free this September to increasing police presence in Barnet. barnetpost.co.uk/2025/08/28/l...

barnetpost.co.uk

Local action and the quest for growth

David Floyd talks to Dan Tomlinson about his first year as an MP

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Congratulations to all of you in Barnet receiving your A-Level, BTEC or T-Level results today. I wish all students across Chipping Barnet the very best with the next chapter of your lives! #ResultsDay

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Books are back at High Barnet station! Thanks to everyone who got in touch with me and Anne Clarke AM about this - it's great to see the bookshelf safely reinstated. Next time you're passing through the station, do bring a book to share with your neighbours!

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Jake Richards MP @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

International human rights laws, and the ECHR, will be subject to change over the coming years. The question now is: who will lead this change? My article for @thetimes.com, with @dantomlinson.bsky.social, on the need for progressives to shape reform of the ECHR.👇 www.thetimes.com/article/becb...

thetimes.com

Reform of ECHR vital to allow Britain to deport more foreign criminals

Ripping up the convention would be disastrous for the European effort against Russia. Instead, we must lead the change

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

@annebclarke.bsky.social, the London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden, and I have raised this with senior staff at TfL repeatedly, and I have been assured they are investigating what changes and improvements can be made. I will not stop until improvements have been secured.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Residents using Mill Hill East station deserve better. The delays, no shows, and huge gaps in services during peak times are unacceptable, and I have been supporting residents who have gathered this data. www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...

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Tube misery: Commuters wait up to 41 MINUTES for Northern line trains on branch line

Four in 10 trains from Mill Hill East delayed - while dozens fail to turn up

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Water bosses shouldn't profit from failure. Many constituents have been in touch with me about this issue, and will be pleased to see decisive action from the government on this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Bosses' bonuses banned at six water companies

Firms including Thames Water have been stopped for paying rewards to executives under new rules.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Glad to be on Newsnight last night - made sure to mention our fantastic Chipping Barnet constituency! Growing the economy is the only way we can raise living standards in Barnet and across the UK, and make us all better off. Watch the episode in full: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Huge thanks to all the dedicated volunteers who make this special place possible. Here's to the next 50 years! 🌳 Fab pictures by Sammi Davis 📸

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

What a privilege to celebrate the Barnet Environment Centre's 50th anniversary. Had a fantastic time speaking at their birthday party and touring the nature reserve. Amazing to think over 2,500 children visited last year - a wonderful place for young people in Barnet to connect with nature!

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

On the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe, we remember the efforts of many Britons just like Ruth, their sacrifices, and the crucial lessons we can continue to learn from today. #VE80

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

On VE Day, we think of all those in Barnet who served our country in WW2. People like Ruth Bourne, 98, from High Barnet. Ruth worked at Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire, in an all-female secret team pulled together by the British government, where the codebreakers intercepted Nazi messages.

barnetpost.co.uk

Remembering the bravery and determination of World War II

Dan Tomlinson MP on Barnet marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

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Centre for Cities @centreforcities.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

"Hopefully a brighter economic future for the country as a whole."🎧 @dantomlinson.bsky.social discusses why he decided to enter the world of politics and his ambitions to help reform the planning system and deliver on the Government’s growth mission. Listen now 👇 buff.ly/PyyLa8w

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Visited Mill Hill electricity substation with (the ace!) James from National Grid. Learned why those huge transmission towers are actually more efficient and cheaper than underground cables. Britain's engineering heritage on full display right here in our constituency!

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

The government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers grants of up to £7,500 for heat pump installations. To help make cleaner heating solutions – with lower running costs – more accessible and affordable for everyone.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

It was fantastic to meet Emmanuel last week and see his heat pump in action! I got to witness firsthand how innovations like heat pumps are transforming homes across the UK, and helping households decarbonise. youtube.com/shorts/AMNyQ...

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Heat Pumps - A greener Chipping Barnet | Dan Tomlinson MP

YouTube video by Dan Tomlinson

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Chag Pesach Sameach to friends in Chipping Barnet and beyond!

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Honoured to be included in the Northern Agenda email! Let's get those trams running.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Today I was pleased to secure a personal commitment from the Chancellor on this. In her own words, “Under this government, we’ll put that investment in and get those trams running."

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin wants spades in the grounds by 2028, and I am confident that this Labour government will give her all the support and investment she needs to get it over the line.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

We can’t sustainably grow our economy without making common-sense investments in infrastructure like the Leeds tram.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

And just last month, the Prime Minister announced £1.7bn in funding for transport in the North, including support for a Mass Transit system for West Yorkshire.

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PM: North will no longer be held to ransom by broken transport system

The Prime Minister has announced more funding to deliver the largest rail investment in the North in decades.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Thankfully, under this @teamlabouruk.bsky.social govt, things are different. We have a Chancellor who chose to increase public investment by more than £100bn in this Parliament.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

This stuff isn’t hard. Over 20 French cities have built tram networks since 2000. In Germany, there are now no fewer than 60 cities with a tram. The UK – falling further and further behind when it comes to urban public transport.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

And large cities and their nearby towns in the rest of the country aren’t fulfilling their potential, and have been falling further behind economically (with the exception of a few places e.g. Manchester and Edinburgh).

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

This matters for all of us. The English economy is so very unique – with just one large city with above average productivity. We are flying on one engine. London and the South East are more expensive than they need to be, with housing costs cratering living standards in this part of the country.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

As a country, we used to be good at building our future – but for too long now we’ve blocked it before it even has a chance to arrive.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Worth pausing on how the scheme that was canned here was just 9 miles in length – over 10 times smaller than the tram network of the 1950s. And our politicians couldn’t even get this over the line.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Fast forward four years however...and the scheme was rejected. With familiar foes in the form of our unwieldy planning system and coordinated campaigns from local opposition – along with a lack of leadership from government – the project couldn’t get over the line.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

But hope springs eternal! In 2012, a new government approved a new trolleybus scheme for Leeds. The Transport Secretary heralded the scheme as “transformational for growth and jobs in West Yorkshire”. Not a proper tram – but a big step in the right direction.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

After years of dither, in 2005, the Leeds Supertram project was cancelled, with rising costs & public opposition both cited. The cost? Less than £1bn in today’s money. Can’t think about this for too long without getting angry.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

But then followed abject failure. My theory: national politicians were soothed by high growth rates, and so weren’t worrying enough about the long-term impact of under-investment. Public sector investment was way too low in the 1990s and early-2000s.

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

In most countries, the city could have just decided to build one itself. But centralisation meant waiting on Westminster. And Westminster had finally stepped up.

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