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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Since being elected, I’ve been struck by how many new MPs have been radicalised by what they’ve seen. Across factions and parties, ppl sense our state and political system urgently needs BIG reform. Half measures won’t work. Wrote about this today in the Financial Times: on.ft.com/45WuBFK 🧵...

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New MPs are shocked by the sclerotic state

There is widespread appetite for radicalism among my generation to reform a creaking bureaucracy

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Reform want to dismantle our NHS. Meanwhile, we're renewing it, bringing primary care back to towns like Orrell. Do you want politicians who do the hard work to fix the NHS, or politicians who would rather give up and scrap it?

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

I visited Downing Street today to discuss the Nippon Electric Glass site in Hindley Green. Electric Glass Fibre's products are used in the defence, renewable energy and transport industries. Keeping these British skills and supply chains is vital. I will keep fighting to save the site.

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Ian McCartney did impressive things as the MP for Makerfield - and as a Minister. It was great to invite him back for a dinner and to discuss the difference a Labour Government makes

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

I joined Oli Dugmore on the @politicsjoe.bsky.social podcast last week. Watch the full episode where we spoke about everything from fatherhood and trust in politics, to Wolves and pints down the pub 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzHC...

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How to fix Britain's collapsing birth rate | Podcast #136 with Josh Simons MP

YouTube video by PoliticsJOE

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Great to have worked on the @dadshiftuk.bsky.social on the wave of Dads meetings that happened yesterday - I spoke to Times Radio about why it matters:

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Yesterday I spoke to Daniel Finkelstein on Times Radio about the welfare reforms and what the Government is trying to achieve 🔊

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

People ask me why we don't tax the rich. My answer is - we already are.

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Wigan and Leigh Hospice work hard locally to give people a compassionate end to their life. I was proud to host them and other GM hospices this week in Parliament.

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Stomping and shouting - but never changing. The Tories weren't serious about governing when they were in charge, and they're certainly not serious now.

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The Northern Agenda @thenorthernagenda.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

'What we need now is action. Not investigation, plans, dither, and delay, but spades in the ground and construction starting as soon as possible' MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social writes about the flood-hit communities in his patch in today's Northern Agenda newsletter 1/2

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Labour Growth Group @labourgrowth.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

LGG Co-Chair @chriscurtis94.bsky.social writes for @thetimes.com on why the Planning & Infrastructure Bill must end absurdities like the 'bat tunnel'. This system has failed to protect nature and blocked growth. We must be bold and take back control of it now. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

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How the EU’s habitats directive is still harming Britain

UK economic growth is hampered by excessive regulation — one project went through six rounds of consultation as the cost ballooned to £9 billion. Why?

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Bluff and bluster from Reform - action and optimism from the Prime Minister

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

The Crime and Policing Bill is going to make a real difference to making our streets feel safer. Here's why 👇

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

People across Makerfield are sick to the back teeth of sitting in traffic. They've been promised change again and again - it's time we deliver it.

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The News Agents @thenewsagents.co.uk · 26/02/2025

“When was the last time you heard a politician talk about how exhausting, but utterly emotionally enriching parenting is?” @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social on why Britain needs to change the way we talk about parenting. articles.globalplayer.com/2GXq3RjVPBWK...

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How does Britain boost birth rates?

As UK birth rates hit a historic low, Reform's Nigel Farage calls for a return to "Judeo-Christian values" while Labour MP Josh Simons argues the real issue is the modern pressure of intensive parenti...

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

I am delighted with the PM’s commitment today to ensure Britain reaches 3% GDP on defence spending. I’ve campaigned for this for years, including @labourtogether.bsky.social It’s a vital recognition of the what it will take for Britain to be strong and secure in the new world we live in

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Looking forward to discussing top issues later today on Politics Live www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Discussed the importance of last week's growth announcements with on the Week in Westminster on BBC Radio 4 Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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The Week in Westminster - 01/02/2025 - BBC Sounds

Caroline Wheeler from The Sunday Times assesses the latest developments at Westminster.

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

I've worked in the tech sector - I know how hostile actors can use algorithms to undermine the integrity of our information environment. Government must have the tools it needs to act in real time.

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

2 weeks since flooding hit our area, the flooding minister, Emma Hardy has now visited to see the damage herself. I will not stop pushing for our share of the flood defence funding, and for answers and action from all agencies. There must be no passing the buck. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Wigan: Flood-hit towns must get new defence says, says MP

A plea for new protection is made as the floods minister visits towns hit by the New Year's Day floods.

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

I'm in Platt Bridge where a major incident has been declared, and I know there is flooding elsewhere in Makerfield's towns. Here are a few important things to know:

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Josh Simons MP @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I've joined Bluesky. Since everyone tells me it is a more positive platform, I am sharing my happiest video from Twitter: my meeting with Makerfield constituent and Hindley resident Hacker T. Dog

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