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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

🚨Game-changing news for Mixenden and Illingworth 🚨 I’ve secured £20 million of investment through Labour’s Pride in Place programme, that’s £2 million a year for the next decade. Local people will be in charge of deciding how it’s spent. Hear more from Secretary of State 👇🏼

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

The Prime Minister has asked me to serve as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Business and Trade. I’m so proud to take on this role alongside a superb team led by Peter Kyle. I can’t wait to get started delivering this government’s pro-growth, pro-workers’ rights agenda.

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Real wages have grown more in the first 10 months of this Labour government than in the first 10 years under the Tories. Labour is investing in Britain’s renewal, and rebuilding our economy.

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

🚨 NEW: Labour is lifting 100,000 children out of poverty by expanding access to free school meals. Alongside free breakfast clubs, cheaper uniform costs and government-funded childcare, Labour is putting money in parents’ pockets and giving children the best start in life.

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 23/05/2025

"Halifax is about history, hope, and local heroes. We take pride in our past and how it shapes our future. It’s a town built on industry, in beautiful countryside, and resurgent through our rich culture." 💬 @katedeardenmp.bsky.social

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

You can read my article for the Yorkshire Post here: www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion...

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

On the 80th anniversary of VE Day, it’s been moving to see Halifax communities come together to honour those who gave so much for our freedom. Their sacrifice ended years of suffering and began a journey toward peace - a legacy that still shapes the values we hold dear today. 🇬🇧

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

As part of our Labour Government’s Plan for Change, we’re cracking down on cowboy waste operators and tackling fly-tipping hotspots across Halifax - cleaning up our streets and protecting our local environment 🚮

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Delighted to welcome Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk to St Joseph’s Catholic Primary to open their new free breakfast club!🍎🍞 Our local schools are leading the way in Labour’s early breakfast club rollout that will save families money and break down barriers to opportunity.

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Happy St George’s Day! A day to celebrate our amazing history and everything we love about England - especially here in Halifax. From our proud heritage to our wonderful communities, there’s nowhere quite like it. Cheers to what makes it home! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Happy Easter to everyone celebrating in Halifax, across the UK, and around the world. Whether you’re marking the day through faith, with family, or simply taking a moment to rest – it’s a reminder of renewal, peace, and new beginnings. Wishing you a joyful and hopeful Easter!

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Martyn Broadest @martynbroadest.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

And here are some pictures to record the visit to Lily Close in Halifax with @katedeardenmp.bsky.social last week. The weather that afternoon was lovely which helped show off the new homes and their beautiful Pennine surroundings! @connecthousing.bsky.social #ukhousing

Martyn Broadest, Director at Connect Housing explaining to Kate Dearden MP some of the energy efficient features of their new homes at Lily Close, Halifax

Kate Dearden MP and her team being shown around Connect Housing's new properties at Lily Close in Halifax

Kate Dearden MP with Martyn Broadest and Mia James from Connect Housing at their new affordable housing scheme in Halifax

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

I will be continuing to support the hospice as it embarks on this new chapter🏡

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

The Big Build Appeal has raised an incredible amount towards the redevelopment. £11.5 million has now been raised for this project which is an amazing 90% of their fundraising target. I am delighted that Overgate will also benefit from £25 million of government funding released in February.

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

It was great to attend the Groundbreaking ceremony at Overgate Hospice on Friday. Overgate are building a new hospice to provide comfort, dignity, and support to patients and their families during life's most challenging moments, with expanded facilities and modern amenities.

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Huge thanks to Mr. Adams for organizing such a memorable trip—impressive rapping skills too! 😂 Find out more & get involved: www.worldbookday.com 📖✨

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World Book Day - World Book Day

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

To celebrate #WorldBookDay, I joined Halifax Academy primary students on a special visit to No.10! 📚✏ They met the Education Secretary @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social, learned to illustrate books & even rapped with MC Grammar (yes, I joined in! 🎤).

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I am proud of the Prime Minister’s leadership and proud to be British as we stand firmly for democracy, international law, and freedom.

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

- Joining the Coalition of the Willing to help uphold a future peace deal🌍 - Providing a £2.2 billion loan using seized Russian assets 💰 - Securing a £1.6 billion missile deal, creating 200+ jobs in Belfast and strengthening European security

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Today, our Prime Minister addressed Parliament, outlining the decisive actions we are taking after discussions with international partners:

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Three years after Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, we stand at a historic crossroads. The UK is leading global efforts to support Ukraine, working towards a secure and lasting peace plan that upholds Ukrainian sovereignty and global security.

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Wishing everyone observing Ramadan across Halifax a peaceful month. Ramadan Mubarak

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

The first duty of the Govt is to keep our country safe. Today the Prime Minister announced defence spending will rise to 2.5% of GDP from April 2027—the biggest investment since the Cold War. In an ever more dangerous world, it is vital British people are protected. We’re delivering on that promise.

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I’m delighted St Joseph’s & Trinity Academy in Halifax are among the first schools to benefit from Labour’s free breakfast clubs! 🥣 Breakfast clubs boost attendance, attainment and life chances. That's why this Labour government will roll them out across all primary schools 🌹

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Today marks three years since Russia’s brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine—a time of immense suffering, but also incredible resilience. Honoured to speak at Halifax Minster alongside Halifax Ukrainian Club to mark this solemn day. The UK stands with Ukraine, now and always. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

From hitting our target of 2 million extra NHS appointments, 7 months early, to announcing 700,000 new urgent dental appointments, we’re making the changes to repair our healthcare. 🏥

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Excited about these apprenticeship reforms that give employers more flexibility and open the door to 10,000 more apprentices each year in sectors like construction and social care. This Government is breaking down barriers and driving growth across the UK 🇬🇧

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 30/01/2025

A good afternoon with Slow the Flow charity, which I'm patron for, showing me, @joshfg.bsky.social @katedeardenmp.bsky.social @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social around leaky dams and other natural flood management (NFM). Successful flood prevention, community empowerment and habitat creation slowtheflow.net

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

and increasing the devolution that delivers a £1billion Local Growth Deal that will benefit Halifax's economy. This Government is going further & faster to bring growth to Halifax, taking vital steps to unlock our local potential, delivering jobs & prosperity right on our doorstep.

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Across West Yorkshire, this Government is taking real action to drive growth, by working with @mayorofwy.bsky.social to ensure the National Wealth Fund provides more support for West Yorkshire, getting more people into work through our inactivity trailblazer scheme, ending the block on building...

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H.E.T @het.org.uk · 27/01/2025

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, marking 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. We remember the 6 million Jewish men, women, and children murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators. As survivors grow fewer and antisemitism rises, today is more vital than ever.

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

This week I was honoured to sign @het.org.uk Book of Commitment to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. We must honour those who were murdered during the Holocaust as well as pay tribute to the extraordinary Holocaust survivors who continue to work tirelessly to educate society today.

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Ashley Dalton MP @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Since announcing my diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer a few weeks ago I’ve become increasingly aware of how misunderstood the condition is. So I want to debunk a few misconceptions: 1/7 (short posts!)

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

After the black hole they left in the economy and the cost of living crisis they inflicted upon the public, this is just another sign that the Tories are out of touch

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

This week, the Conservative Party leader proudly admitted that the Tories want to means test the state pension. Whilst Labour have committed to the triple lock, putting £470 into pensioners’ pockets in April, the Tories want to take your state pension away.

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

For too long under the Conservative Government, legislation did not keep up, letting renters down. But today’s Bill means we are one step closer to improving living standards and instilling confidence and a sense of security in all those renting across the U.K.

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

I’m delighted that the Renters’ Rights Bill, which will introduce caps on advance payments, abolish ‘no fault’ evictions and tackle unreasonable rent increases, has reached its last stages in Parliament today.

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

you would like to schedule a future appointment, please feel free contact me: 📧 Kate.dearden.mp@parliament.uk ☎️ 01422 399515 📫 House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA

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Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and House of Lords. It is responsible for making laws, deciding taxes and scrutinising the Government.

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Thanks to everyone who came to meet with me at my surgery today at the Elsie Whiteley Centre. Surgeries are a great opportunity to talk to me about what matters to you and bring up any concerns that I can help with and sort out. Always a pleasure to meet and support local residents 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🙋

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

This will enable affected residents in Halifax to share their experiences directly with Government, to ensure that justice is secured and that this travesty is never repeated. If you’ve been affected by the SSB Law Scandal please do contact me on Kate.dearden.mp@parliament.uk

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Having heard from constituents about the distress and anguish the SSB Law Scandal has inflicted on them, I’m pleased to have secured a meeting between those impacted and the Minister for Energy Consumers. 📅🗂️ www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/ssb...

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SSB Law: Minister to hold online meeting with Halifax victims of 'absolute travesty'

A Government Minister is to hold an online meeting with Yorkshire people who were hit with unexpected bills running into thousands of pounds following the collapse of a law firm.

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Brilliant to hear the Prime Minister set out how this Labour Government will give the NHS the prescription it needs to get back on the road to recovery.🩺🏥 Read how, as part of our Plan for Change, Labour will reduce the waiting list-backlog for people across Halifax.

Image of a doctor with words overlaying the image saying "This Labour Government will cut waiting lists for good"

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Kate Dearden MP @katedeardenmp.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Hello BlueSky 👋 I’m the Labour and Co-operative Member of Parliament for Halifax 🌹 Looking forward to sharing updates about my work and joining the conversation! 👩‍💻

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