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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 6h

Great to meet with Elisha from Centrica at the British Gas Energy Support event in Parliament today. This Winter, the Trust are offering grants of up to £1,700 to help households write off their energy debt. Further information can be found on their website: britishgasenergytrust.org.uk

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 8h

The Conservative-led town council, in contrast to Tory government of the day (which had condemned them), welcomed and provided hospitality to the marchers as well as officials of the Leeds trades union movement After they were fed, Leeds Trades Council provided marchers with shelter for the night

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 8h

Once the marchers had reached Leeds from Harrogate, they received a grand feast with full waiter service and white table cloths.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Our movement is at its strongest when we stand together for equality, workers’ rights, social justice and international solidarity.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

It was great to visit campaign stalls at Labour Party Conf & meet people working hard to champion important causes. From LGBT+ Labour & Labour Unions to international solidarity campaigns such as Justice for Colombia, it was inspiring to see the passion, commitment & determination driving this work

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Good luck to Mark from Hebburn who has set himself the incredible challenge of walking more than 100 miles, covering the routes of every service operated by Stagecoach North East in Sunderland What a a commendable challenge all while raising money for Age UK!

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

I've worked with Jarrow Forward and Community Foundation North East to bring this fund and will be part of the local panel considering applications. Ninety years after the Jarrow marchers demanded a better future, I'm determined to make sure the next generation gets the opportunities they deserve.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

The fund offers grants to young people aged 12-18 living or attending school in NE32, helping with costs like travel to work experience, interview clothing, training, tools and equipment.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Applications open TODAY for the Jarrow March Next Step Fund! I'm proud to have secured £250,000 a year for the next ten years to give young people in Jarrow more opportunities and create a lasting legacy of the 90th anniversary of the Jarrow Crusade.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Ellen spoke inspirationally at the public meeting, highlighting the resilience of her constituency; ‘I know that the authorities are getting very tired of Jarrow. They are going to be even more tired of the name before we have finished’.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Ellen Wilkinson MP, having returned from the Labour conference in Edinburgh, joined march leaders and the Mayor of Jarrow at the public meeting in Harrogate. Here, the Mayor paid tribute to Jarrow’s shipyard, noting how vital its contribution was to the war effort.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

By Monday 12th of October, one week after marchers had set off from Jarrow, the Crusaders had travelled an impressive distance of 80 miles to reach Harrogate.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

It was great to chat with Kaz, Sienna and Toby from Bite Back 2030 at this year’s Labour Party Conference about the challenges young people face when it comes to accessing healthy, affordable food. I join their calls to ensure everyone can access nutritious food, regardless of their circumstances.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Community values and a sense of belonging were fundamental to the marchers’ commitment to the crusade. Before the Crusaders left Ripon, the Bishop held a service in the Cathedral which the Mayor of Jarrow and town councillors attended. Marchers were left to rest for the remainder of 11th October.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

I've had some brilliant casework wins for constituents this week! If you have an issue or problem that you need help with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with my office by emailing kate.osborne.mp@parliament.uk

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Special thanks as always to the Durham Miners' Association, Davey Douglass from the Follonsby Wardley Miners Lodge, children from XP School for singing during this wonderful service, & everyone who came together to remember & celebrate Thomas Hepburn’s legacy.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

We must be proud of our history & and continue to honour by standing up for fairness & justice in our workplaces and & communities.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Thomas Hepburn was a true pioneer of our trade union movement - a man who stood up for working people, demanding fair pay, safer conditions, and dignity at work.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Today we remember the great Thomas Hepburn, leader of the first miners’ trade union & hero of the trade union movement. A wreath was laid on my behalf at the Miners’ lampstone in Wardley & and the Thomas Hepburn gravestone at St Mary’s Church in Heworth earlier today.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

The Mayor of Ripon praised marchers on their arrival in North Yorkshire, showing how their activism raised awareness of hardship in Jarrow and other post-industrial towns. The Jarrow Crusade inspired protests in the North East. On October 10th, 4,000 individuals demonstrated against the Means Test.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day - a day to highlight the importance of looking after our mental health and check in with your friends, family and colleagues. Let’s continue to break down barriers, start conversations and build a community where everyone feels heard, supported and valued.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Good luck to Boldon CA FC and Jarrow FC, who go head-to-head today in the big derby FA Vase First Round Proper! Both sides are flying high in their respective leagues, so it promises to be an exciting game. Kick-off is at 3pm, so hopefully there’ll be a big crowd at the Villa this afternoon! ⚽️

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Great to visit the Premier League stall at Labour Party Conference and hear about their More Than a Game campaign, highlighting the impact of investment in grassroots football. I want to see football’s wealth supporting the grassroots game, so everyone has the chance to get involved

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Despite the downpour that ensued on the 9th of October, Crusaders continued on their trek from Northallerton to Ripon. That same day, the BBC announced plans to begin regular broadcasts, ushering in a new era of broadcasting that would help preserve the story of the Crusade for future generations.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I support Single Homeless Project and Solace's #MakeWomenCount campaign, calling for the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census to be rolled out nationally from 2027 Too often, women experiencing rough sleeping are hidden from official statistics because they are forced to stay out of sight #MakeWomenCount

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

This Kinship Care Week, I want to say thank you to all the kinship carers in Jarrow and Gateshead East. I will continue to do all I can to champion kinship families, raise their voices with Government and push for consistent, meaningful support for every kinship family who needs it.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Whilst there was no official reception in Northallerton, Councillor David Riley, chair of the Jarrow Council and the Marshall of the March, noted how a sense of community spanned across Northern districts. The people of Northallerton welcomed marchers as though they were familiar acquaintances.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Happy International Lesbian Day! Today we come together to celebrate lesbian history, diversity and culture With lesbophobia on the rise, it’s important to raise awareness on the issues lesbians face & remember the strength of our community when we stand together 🧡🤍🩷

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

This week is the UK’s first-ever National Cadets Week, and so I want to recognise the incredible contribution our Cadets make here in Jarrow and Gateshead East. Thank you to our Jarrow Air Cadets, Jarrow Army Cadets, Hebburn Army Cadets, Jarrow Sea Cadets and Hebburn Sea Cadets for all you do

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We will always remember their courage, they put Jarrow on the map and created one of the most powerful symbols of working-class solidarity in our history. My Shields Gazette column this week

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

From the Seven Men, to Ellen Wilkinson, to the 200 crusaders, our town has a proud tradition of people standing together and demanding better – something I will continue to do as your MP.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

This week marked 90 years since 200 men gathered at Christ Church in Grange Road before leaving Jarrow Town Hall on their 300-mile march to London. I have had the privilege of marking this special anniversary & seeing just how deeply the story of the Crusade is ingrained in the history of our town

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

That means investing in this essential public service & addressing the underlying problems rather than relying on further job cuts. I will be raising these concerns with Royal Mail's leadership & calling on our Govt to intervene to save our vital national institution

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Workers and our communities should not be made to pay the price for these failures. We need urgent action to strengthen Royal Mail, protect decent jobs and ensure fair competition across the postal sector.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The loss of up to 2,500 jobs is yet another deeply worrying example of Royal Mail deliberately running down our vital postal service, a service weakened by years of cuts, failed management decisions, Tory government failures, Ofcom inaction and the refusal to tackle the gig economy.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

As someone who worked in this Royal Mail department and represented Communication Managers Association (CMA) workers for decades, it is devastating to see my former colleagues being treated so badly.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Happy birthday Red Ellen! What a formidable activist, journalist and tireless campaigner for women’s suffrage & equality she was! As the first woman MP for Jarrow, Ellen Wilkinson continues to serve as a huge inspiration not only to myself, but my constituency of Jarrow and Gateshead East

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A brilliant live performance of the story of the Jarrow Crusade is being held at the Alberta Social Club in Jarrow this Saturday at 11am & 2pm Expect drama, humour and song! Tickets are from £5 and are available from The Customs House

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

It was great to speak with national disability charity Sense at Labour Party Conference. I’ll continue to make sure the experiences of disabled children, families and organisations supporting them are heard as the Government takes forward changes to the SEND system.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

On the third day of the Jarrow Crusade, the marchers left Ferryhill with 120 pounds of cherry cake, donated to the cause by the Miners’ Institute. That evening, when the crusade reached Darlington, the streets of the market town were filled with cheering audiences.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Well done to St James Catholic Primary School in Hebburn for winning the Oscar Romero Award - Participator Level by promoting social justice through charitable work in the local community. What a brilliant achievement, you should be all very proud 👏

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

That is the message I want us to carry into the next 90 years. Our communities do not want nor need managed decline; they want and need hope, secure and unionised jobs, properly funded public services, public ownership, investment, and a fairer distribution of wealth and power.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

They did not win everything they demanded when they arrived in London, but their action became one of the great symbols of working-class resistance because they refused to accept that the fate of their community had already been decided by somebody else.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The 200 men who marched did not wait patiently for somebody else to speak for them – they organised, they marched, and they made their voices impossible to ignore.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This month I wrote a piece for the ASLEF Journal about why the Jarrow Crusade remains with us 90 years on

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Reflecting on a wonderful church service yday at Christ Church Jarrow marking the 90th anniversary of Jarrow Crusade It was lovely to be amongst constituents & schoolchildren on such a special day & an honour to speak & remember the marchers, Ellen Wilkinson & the community that stood behind them

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Great to speak with BBC Radio Newcastle about the importance of Government investment in North East industry There’s a powerful link to the Jarrow March too. Ninety years on, the message remains the same - our region deserves investment, opportunity and a fair chance to thrive.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I’ll keep making the case for this investment to come directly to Jarrow, Hebburn and the wider North East.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Ninety years ago today, 200 men left Jarrow and marched to London demanding work and a future for their town, and there could be no more fitting legacy than seeing a new generation build that future here.

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