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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Good to meet with Education Minister Josh MacAlister MP in Parliament to discuss Dallington Grange School yesterday.

Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Northampton’s fly-tipping problem needs sorting - fast. Under this Labour Government, fines for fly-tippers are rising 5-fold, to £5000. West Northamptonshire Council now has the power to issue them. My column for the Chron on what needs to happen next. www.northamptonchron.co.uk/your-world/l...

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Lucy Rigby MP Column: Dealing with Northampton's fly-tipping epidemic

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Perfect start to the bank holiday weekend, despite the rain ☔️ - tidy 10k & then daughter made waffles 🧇 Wishing everyone has a good long weekend!

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Economic abuse can devastate lives & victim-survivors far too often suffer long-lasting impacts years after the abuse has ended. Very good to meet with @seacharity.bsky.social to discuss the work they’re doing as part of the Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Proud that the UK stands with Ukraine in the fight for freedom & democracy 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇦 Our support will not waiver. #SlavaUkraini #UkraineIndependenceDay

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I stop & look at this all the time in Northampton station👇👀 All Aboard to Northampton was started 6 years ago by Elliott Badger, with the aim of collecting a ticket from every National Rail station. Only a few gaps left! Such a great project that deserves all the recognition it gets.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Northampton deserves better than dumped rubbish & fly-tippers just getting away with it. Brilliant to see the PM announce today that fly-tippers can face fines of up to £5,000, & that fly-tippers will be forced to clean up the mess they’ve left 🧹

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Good luck to every student across Northampton collecting GCSE results today 🍀

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Today the Prime Minister confirmed over £1.9 million to help tackle homelessness in our area, as part of a Labour Govt package taking total investment in tackling homelessness to over £4 billion over the next 3 years. No one should be sleeping on our streets. This funding is how we change that.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Nearly 6,000 people across West Northants hold a disabled bus pass & from next April, all will get free travel at any time of day 🚌

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Northampton General's new Emergency Department & Urgent Treatment Centre is complete & opening in just a few weeks! 🏥 Investment in our #NHS, delivered right here in #Northampton - enabling residents to receive the right care, more quickly.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

⚠️ AMBER WEATHER WARNING ⚠️ Very hot and humid weather today, bringing a risk of illness, travel disruption and disruption to essential services.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Good luck to every student across Northampton collecting A Level results this morning 🍀

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Access to financial services is fundamental to economic wellbeing & the ability to participate fully in our society. Brilliant to see the innovative & practical speak easy tool made available across industry, helping make financial services more accessible👇 www.standard.co.uk/business/mon...

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Communication cards help banking customers access services or report scams

The ‘speak easy’ cards were launched by Nationwide Building Society in 2024 and are now being made more widely available.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

This Govt is committed to seeing growth & opportunity in every corner of 🇬🇧 That means backing businesses nationwide to innovate, expand & create jobs. My piece in the Sheffield Star on the back of a valuable & productive roundtable at the British Business Bank👇 www.thestar.co.uk/news/opinion...

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The Treasury is making sure business has the finance to grow - comment

MP Lucy Rigby, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, reflects on how the Steel City is home to some of the UK's most innovative companies

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

🗞️ My July newsletter is out! 🗞️ For future monthly updates covering local news, campaigns & updates on what I’ve been up to, sign up here 👉 lucyrigby.co.uk/subscribe

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

⏩ And from Sheffield we went on to Leeds, where Mayor Tracy Brabin & I discussed with key financial services stakeholders how the Govt can best support growth in West Yorks & every corner of 🇬🇧 Thank you to Yorks Building Soc for hosting (& tour!), to City UK for convening, & to all who joined us!

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Just a few of the many issues that my team were able to help with last month 👇 If you live in Northampton North & you need any advice or assistance then please do contact my office: 📧 Lucy.Rigby.Casework@parliament.uk ☎️ 01604 915131

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This Government is committed to seeing growth & opportunity in every corner of 🇬🇧 That means backing businesses nationwide to innovate, expand & create jobs. Thank you to the entrepreneurs, investors & lenders that joined me for a great discussion at the British Business Bank in Sheffield today.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A busy fortnight of announcements by our new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, including: ✂️ Tax cut on energy bills 🚎 £2 bus fares cap 🍺 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs & music venues 🙋‍♀️ Boosting opportunities for young people 🧑🏻‍⚕️ Plans to fix social care 🧵

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Starting the week right 🏃‍♀️🌹

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

🏃‍♀️Lovely morning for it

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Lovely to have the opportunity to see the memorial to Philip Doddridge & chapel at Castle Hill United Reform Church - one of the most historically significant Nonconformist churches in England & a reminder of the key role #Northampton played in the Dissenting tradition.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Loved spending time at @barclaysuk @eaglelabs 🦅 in Vulcan Works yesterday to meet the founders building the next generation of #Northampton businesses 🚀 Inspiring to hear individual stories of dedication, innovation & passion for serving our local community & far beyond.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

£50 billion mobilised. 802,000 jobs supported. Britain's public finance institutions (better known as the PuFins…) are backing businesses all over the country & driving growth 🇬🇧 Brilliant to join UK Export Finance & the PuFins to mark 1 year since publication of our Industrial Strategy.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Millions watched the British Grand Prix at Silverstone but they may not know how much of motorsport’s story was built here in Northampton. For 60 years, Cosworth has produced world-class engineering, creating skilled jobs & exporting Northampton innovation across the globe. 🏎️

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

1 year on from the publication of the Government’s 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy 👷‍♀️🏡🏭⚡️ Good to speak to NISTA about progress against the Strategy, & how we can continue our strong partnership with industry to unlock further investment & accelerate delivery.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🎉 Two Green Flag Awards for Northampton North today: Abington Park (13th year running) and Bradlaugh Fields (7th year running). 🏅 Credit where it's due, this is the work of the Friends of Abington Park and Friends of Bradlaugh Fields volunteers, not luck. Great news for the town. 🌸🌳

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Votes at 16, proportional representation, smartphones & social media - good to discuss these topics & more at @NSBSchool on Friday. Looking forward to returning again soon to learn more about their focus on financial education. Thanks to all for the welcome & see you again soon.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

The star of today’s 12th birthday party… 🦙

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Chai & chat x 2 with the wonderful women of the Indian Hindu Welfare Organisation! ☕️ I’m so grateful to Neelam & the IHWO for inviting me to join their lunch again & learn more about the group’s wonderful work in community building & raising funds for local charities 🙏

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Congratulations again to Kraken Tech Group on becoming the country’s newest defence tech 🦄 & on opening your new 🇬🇧 facility. By backing innovative businesses like Kraken, we're strengthening our defence industrial base, creating high-skill jobs & driving growth right across 🇬🇧

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Northampton Pride is back! On the Market Square this Saturday 11 July from 12pm to celebrate our brilliant LGBT+ community. 🎉 📍 Northampton Market Square 📅 Saturday 11 July 🕛 12pm

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Earlier today I nominated @andyburnham.bsky.social to be our next Labour Leader & PM. Andy has shown that he can bring people together to deliver change & I’m confident that he can do the same for the country - spreading opportunity, boosting prosperity & defeating the toxic politics of Reform.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🇬🇧’s newest defence tech unicorn! 🦄 Great to be at Kraken to congratulate them on their $1 bn valuation today & open the new manufacturing facility. An exciting milestone for one of 🇬🇧’s most innovative companies & another vote of confidence in our defence sector.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

📬 Want to know what I'm up to in Northampton North and in Westminster? Sign up to my monthly e-newsletter! 📱 Scan the QR code to get started 🏛️ Local news, casework updates and how to get in touch ✅ Straight to your inbox, once a month Stay up to date 👇

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

78 today! 🎂 A good moment to say thank you to NHS staff in Northampton & across the country.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

2 years ago today, residents in Northampton North gave me the privilege & responsibility of representing our community in Parliament. It’s the honour of my life & one I will always seek to do justice 🌹 Here are a few of the things I’ve been up to so far👇

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

AI capabilities developed by Citi in Belfast are driving world-class innovation that is shaping the future of financial services💡 Very grateful to Peter & the team for showing me round & for everything they’re doing to ensure Belfast’s continued status as an FS powerhouse 💪

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Just a few of the many issues that my team were able to help residents with last month. If you live in Northampton North & you need any advice or assistance then please do contact my office: 📧 Lucy.Rigby.Casework@parliament.uk ☎️ 01604 915131

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

A good & productive day at Hillsborough with Northern Ireland Office Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP meeting with the Executive party leaders.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Very good to be part of The CBI Leaders Dinner at AG Insight last night - innovation, investment & infrastructure all on the menu. Grateful to Rain Newton-Smith for the invitation & to everyone at The CBI for all they do to advocate for businesses right across the country.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Today's Defence Investment Plan will make 🇬🇧 safer. £15bn more for defence, inc £5bn for drones & autonomous systems, our largest ever investment in drone warfare. Backing industry, growth & jobs across 🇬🇧

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Loved paying a visit to Arts Collective on Guildhall Road ❤️ If contemporary art is your thing, it’s well worth your while… Check out what’s on here 👉 www.artscollectivenorthampton.org

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

3 wickets in 4 balls was the highlight of the other England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 win last night 🙌🙌 Great to be part of the record-breaking crowd at the Oval to see it 🏏

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🤝 strong 🇬🇧 Govt x industry partnership 🔓unlocking investment - PuFins & private 📈 pipeline certainty ⏩ accelerating delivery 👷‍♀️driving jobs & growth Grateful for the invitation to join the discussion at today’s Hartwell House Infrastructure Summit 👇

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Thank you to all who attend my Q&A at @salvationarmyuk #Northampton this morning. A good discussion covering social care, misinformation & early education. Also wonderful to have the opportunity to say thank you to Church Leader Tim for everything he’s done for our community 🙏

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Very good to be back in the city this morning - this time to discuss how we can unlock private finance for emerging markets. Thank you to The People’s Partnership, @TheCityUK & to all who joined, especially those from Australia 🇦🇺 & the Netherlands 🇳🇱

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Today I visited @QinetiQ’s Boscombe Down site with @ministryofdefence Minister @LukePollard to see how 🇬🇧 industry & defence are accelerating drone & autonomous technologies. Innovation like this strengthens our national security & supports high‑skilled jobs across 🇬🇧

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