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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

We are now waiting for the regulator, the Office of Rail and Road, to make its decision at the end of the month.

Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

We discussed the economic benefits of the proposal, as well as the current capacity challenges on the West Coast Mainline. The Minister agreed with our case for cross-border connectivity and links to London.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

I led a group of cross-party MPs from across our region to meet with Lord Hendy, the Rail Minister, at the Department for Transport to discuss the Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway (WSMR) open access bid.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Trains matter to us in Shrewsbury, so I’m delighted the Government has signed a major deal between British Steel and Network Rail. It will see 337,000 tonnes of British Steel used to build and maintain railways, supporting jobs, manufacturing, and keeping the network moving.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

I will continue to coordinate efforts with stakeholders to lobby for these extra trains, and I will leave no stone unturned until the decision next week.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Following meetings with Ministers yesterday to urge for their support, I have written again to the treasury given the huge economic benefits of the additional train service. For Shrewsbury especially, residents and businesses have been very clear of the boost it would offer our town.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

I am continuing to step up my campaign to secure the Direct Train Service to London (the Wrexham-Shropshire-Midlands Railway or WSMR) in advance of the regulator’s decision next week.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

I have met with over 220 of the 347 farmers in my constituency and I remain committed to engaging with as many as possible to understand their views and support their needs.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

We also covered, at length, proposals to change the rules around Inheritance Tax and Agricultural Property Relief. I reaffirmed my commitment to supporting Shrewsbury’s farmers and offered to act as a bridge between them and the government.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

I met with Tom Bradshaw, President of the National Farmers' Union, along with other Shropshire NFU leaders. We spoke about the newly announced trade deals with Europe, the USA, and India, and how these agreements could help Shrewsbury farmers by providing better access to international markets.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Shrewsbury residents and businesses often live with the threat of flooding all year long. We must do all we can to ensure flood management structures are fit for purpose, in the present and into the future.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

The EAC inquiry that I secured is ongoing, and is looking at the impact of flooding on local communities and what more can be done to protect them, whether that be nature-based solutions or hard infrastructure projects.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

She has worked tirelessly to draw attention to the difficulties people face not only with flooding, but in where to go for support after an event.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

She chairs the Shrewsbury Flood Action Group and has been a vocal advocate for her community on flooding, something that she has experienced herself more than twenty times.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

I was proud to welcome Siobhan Connor to Westminster yesterday to give evidence to the Environmental Audit Select Committee as part of the Flood Resilience in England inquiry.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

I'm also proud to be the Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Local Markets which pushes to bring recognition to the importance of local markets in bringing business and tourism to our towns.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Our own brilliant market, The Market Hall Shrewsbury has won Britain's Favourite Market three times in a row, a fantastic achievement!

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

It's the start of Love Your Local Market tomorrow, a campaign run by NABMA until Saturday May 31st. This year carries the message, 'Made by Markets' to reflect everything that a thriving market brings to towns; including new businesses, fresh food and community spirit.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

And a sombre tribute in the lighting of the beacon to finish off the event, remembering those who contributed so much to secure our futures.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

What a brilliant and moving event for the 80th Anniversary of VE Day in the Quarry this evening. There were some brilliantly moving poems read by both adults and kids alike, and a fantastic performance by The Ronnie Singers, bringing a 40s atmosphere to the park.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

This strategic group will look at a more joined up approach to our transport links, both in and around Shrewsbury and unlock our railway station for use as an economic and social hub to make journeys more enjoyable and lift this important gateway to our town.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

I also recently formed STIG (Shrewsbury Transport Integration Group), where I brought a number of important stakeholders on board including ALSTOM, Transport for Wales, Midlands Connect, West Midlands Railway, Network Rail, Shrewsbury Moves team, Shrewsbury BID, and Shropshire Council.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

The initial plan is for 5 direct trains a day from Shrewsbury, with the option of a further 3 for early morning commuters, if successful.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

I assembled a cross-party group of MPs to sign a letter to Sir Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail, to back and endorse WSMR's (Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway) application to run trains directly to London, improving rail links in a number of constituencies, including Shrewsbury.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Every child deserves to start the school day well-fed and relaxed and every parent should be able to get to work on time without added stress. I’m proud of this policy and look forward to seeing it continue to grow in the future both in Shrewsbury and across the country.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Staff have worked incredibly hard to prepare, and their commitment to supporting pupils and families really shines through.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

It was a real honour to cut the ribbon at Oakmeadow CE Primary School, in Bayston Hill, to launch their new free breakfast club recently, as one of the early adopters of the Labour government’s new initiative.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

I have written directly to the Post Office to question both the reasoning behind this decision and the way it was handled — with no consultation with local stakeholders or residents. I will continue to press for clarity on this issue and to fight for the services our rural communities deserve.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

I had a really valuable visit to Minsterley today to meet with the Chair of the Parish Council, local residents, and the owner of The Flower Shop, following the recent withdrawal of their Post Office outreach service.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

It was great to pop into shops, including The Good Egg Bakery, Shrewsbury Arts and Crafts, Lily M, Red Brick Bagels, TONI & GUY, Bombos, Vinterior and Badu Boutique.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Shrewsbury is renowned for its independent shops, with Wyle Cop one of the longest stretches of independent shops in the country, and the quality of products and services I saw today showed the best of what Shrewsbury has to offer

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

I really enjoyed visiting businesses around Shrewsbury town centre that have directly benefitted from the Government’s Shared Prosperity Funding, delivered by Shrewsbury BID.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

We also spoke on issues with anti-social behaviour around the market that is disruptive to businesses. I discussed anti-social behaviour with Superintendent James Dunn from West Mercia Police when I met with him last week.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

We discussed their exciting plans for the Market Hall’s 60th birthday later this year as well as the opportunities market stalls can create for young people and others interested in starting up their own business.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

As Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Local Markets, I was delighted to meet with Kevin Lockwood and Amy Williams from Shropshire Council and Ian Thorpe from Shrewsbury Town Council at our award winning Market Hall recently.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

It was my pleasure! It was great to meet the town centre residents association and I will definitely rerun this as part of your programme, so I can keep you updated!

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Happy #internationalwomensday! There have only ever been 693 MPs who are women. That’s out of a potential 18,507 seat elections since 1918 when we first got the vote. I was proud to be one of 263 female MPs elected in the general election, and the first female MP elected in Shrewsbury.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Chris’s business has the privilege of being the furthest farm in my constituency - as the Welsh border flows through his garden (a stream). I’m planning a site visit to see his production for myself.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

It was great to support Chris Toller of Henstone Distillery, to help showcase his excellent whisky products at an English Whisky event in parliament.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Hi! As it's hard to track down casework based on usernames on Bluesky can you send an email over to julia.buckley.mp@parliament.uk with some brief details I'll get my team to look into this. Dealing with the pollution in our river remains one of my top priorities.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Keeping people active is key to reducing pressure on our health services and our NHS, and I’ll keep pushing to support our local gyms and sports centres.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

It was brilliant to see the facilities they have on offer, including their interactive boxing training system - I couldn’t resist having a go! We also spoke about concerns around the upcoming contract renewal and the need to make sure leisure services continue to get the investment they need.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I had a great meeting with the team at Shrewsbury Sports Village recently and spoke about the government’s renewed focus on preventive health and the important role that local gyms and leisure centres play in keeping people active and well.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

They asked many fascinating questions and I explained bobbing, where you stand up to catch the speaker's eye when you want to ask a question, and how you bang on the table to show agreement. I also then told them when the Division Bell goes off you have to go and vote. Which it then promptly did!

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

It was fantastic to welcome Coleham Primary School children to Westminster today. They had a tour around the building and then we had a question and answer session in one of the large committee rooms.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I had a great Coffee morning at Emmanuel Church in Harlescott speaking to Shrewsbury residents about local issues . I also spoke to Revd Lisa Knight about the brilliant community space. I was also joined by hard-working Shrewsbury Town Councillor, Elisabeth Addams.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

I was proud in my role as chair on the All Party Parliamentary Group for Local Markets to present awards at the NABMA ceremony yesterday to all the worthy winners.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

A fantastic achievement and shows the hard work and dedication that both traders and staff put into making our market a bustling and busy space with a large assortment of goods and services. It is a great draw for Shrewsbury, with people coming from far and wide to experience the atmosphere.

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Congratulations to The Market Hall Shrewsbury for being named Britain's Favourite Market in the Love Your Local Market campaign for the third consecutive year and the fourth time overall!

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Julia Buckley MP @juliabuckley.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I'm pleased that Transport for Wales is listening and making sure that the services they offer reflect the number of people travelling on this line. I'll continue to push for more investment into our station and our railway and fulfill Shrewsbury's potential.

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