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Mark Ferguson MP

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Labour MP for Gateshead Central and Whickham. Email: mark.ferguson.mp@parliament.uk

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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Beautiful, isn’t it? The Gateshead Millennium Bridge tilting over the Tyne this morning. I was down by the river and caught it moving in the sunshine — still a proper stop-and-look moment. Engineering, public art and a very Gateshead thing to be proud of.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
In the coming weeks, we'll have a change of Prime Minister and a new direction for our government.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Friday night, chippy tea. Dhillons for me this week, what’s your favourite?
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
I’ve voted, have you? Polls close at 10pm
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
I’ve voted, have you? Polls close at 10pm. And you can find your polling station at iwillvote.org.uk
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Part 4: We have to fight for our community. Together not divided. 📸 With thanks to editor and producer Alfie Adams, and hosted by Gateshead College.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Part 2: Brendan is right - let's not change course. 📸 With thanks to editor and producer Alfie Adams, and hosted by Gateshead College.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
*Brendan Foster - on the future of Gateshead* Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Gateshead Legend Brendan Foster to talk about what our community in Gateshead has meant to him across his life and career. With thanks to editor and producer Alfie Adams and hosted by Gateshead College
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
*Brendan Foster - on the future of Gateshead* Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Gateshead Legend Brendan Foster to talk about what our community in Gateshead has meant to him across his life and career. With thanks to editor and producer Alfie Adams and hosted by Gateshead College
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Sneak peak - I had a Big Conversation with a Gateshead legend this week. Stay tuned for more 👀
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Whickham Front Street Community Primary School It was an absolute pleasure to be the ‘mystery reader’ for the reception pupils at Whickham Front Street Primary this afternoon. I hope you all had a brilliant birthday party celebrating ten years of your wonderful new school site.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
This Labour government is serious about protecting and improving your rights at work. This month we have launched the Fair Work Agency - the new single point of contact for workers who believe their rights have not been upheld. Backed by the trade unions. Put into law by a Labour government.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
ORGREAVE INQUIRY LAUNCHED TODAY 26.03.2026 Today marks a historic moment: this Labour government has launched the Orgreave Inquiry, opening the door to truth after more than 40 years.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
🌟 5 bits of GOOD NEWS for Gateshead you might have missed this week... 👇
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Happy Eid 🌙
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
I was having too much fun with this guy and his mam yesterday to post this, but a belated and very happy Mother’s Day to my mam, his mam and all mams across Gateshead and Whickham
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
I was back at UNISON Northern’s Labour Link regional forum today. I’m proud to be a trade unionist, proud of my roots in UNISON and proud to stand with working people in Gateshead and in government. We are delivering the Employment Rights Act and much more to benefit working people
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Community Diagnostic Centres like ours at Gateshead Metrocentre mean that thousands more checks, tests and scans are available out of hours and in the community - meaning shorter waiting lists in Gateshead.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Flooding in Sunniside has been a problem for years, with some residents knowing every storm could put their homes at risk. I’m proud to have secured part of the funding for the Hole Lane Flood Alleviation Scheme. Thank you to the brilliant team delivering that who showed me sround last week
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
*100 Years of Gateshead Central Library*  On Saturday 7th March 2026 Gateshead Central Library are having a big day of birthday celebrations including:
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
As Christians across Gateshead Central & Whickham begin Lent, may I wish you a peaceful season of reflection, fasting and prayer.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Pleased to unveil the plaque at the new homes on Dryan Square earlier this week as the first families move in and make these new houses their homes. Congratulations to the Jewish Community Council of Gateshead, AIHA, Adler Housing and Vistry on this exciting development, many years in the making
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
As your MP I run regular surgeries across our local area. I’m trying to get to every community in Gateshead and Whickham, and last week the surgery was in Teams. Thanks to everyone who came along. If you have an issue you need help with, get in touch: mark.ferguson.mp@parliament.uk
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Thank you to the brilliant team at Haskel in Bensham for showing me around today. Not only do they provide an excellent education for all of their students but they have exciting plans for the future. I look forward to working with them more in the years to come
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
🚨 PRIDE IN PLACE LAUNCH THURSDAY 12.02.2026 🚨 Our £20million Pride in Place Programme launches THURSDAY at Cardinal Hume Catholic School, 7pm - 8:30pm. Join us to learn more about what the Pride in Place Programme means for our community and how you can get involved.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
🔈JUST IN: MORE GATESHEAD SCHOOL CHILDREN TO BENEFIT FROM LABOUR'S FREE BREAKFAST CLUBS 🔈 Larkspur Primary, South Street Primary and Kelvin Grove Primary have just been added to the free breakfast club roll out in Gateshead.🥣🍎🍌
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Labour’s New Deal for Working People will transform the working lives of people in Gateshead and across the country. Great to be out in Bensham today with our brilliant Labour council candidates, Cllr Kevin Dodds, Crystal Hicks and Shinu Yohannan
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
This Labour government is tackling the cost of living.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
It might be a cold and wet weekend but the Labour team was out on the doors in Bensham to talk about what we’re doing for our community and plans for the future. Thanks to everyone who spoke to us and shared your views
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
New homes, new jobs and investment in Gateshead are top priorities for me as your MP, so it was great to visit MGM and HUSK on the Team Valley today to talk about the new, innovative homes they’re building in Gateshead this year. Keep an eye out for them in Beacon Lough in the next few months
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Me and Ben have known each other as long either of us can remember. We grew up together. We went to Gateshead schools together. We’ve been mates for almost four decades. Tonight we were both invited to Downing Street to celebrate the work we’d done on the Employment Rights Act. A special evening.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
From April an additional 32,000 dads per year will be able to access Paternity Leave immediately. That’s the difference a Labour Government makes.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
This, is a proper fry up. Always great to be at the Cafe Under The Spire for a proper lunch on a cold day. If you haven’t been yet, get yourself along it’s so good
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Thanks to everyone at Wrekenton Hub for having me at their weekly Tea and Toast. A great community event and a brilliant opportunity for local people to get together
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
❄️⚠️ Cold weather payments have been triggered here in Gateshead Central and Whickham. To trigger the payments, the average temperature at a specified weather station must be recorded as, or forecast to be, 0°C or below for seven consecutive days.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
✅ Today Labour is introducing new legislation to Parliament to get it done. ❌ Reform are voting against.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The verdict is in. Scrapping the two-child limit will make a huge impact on Labour's plan to tackle child poverty. In the North East alone 67,000 children will be helped. 3,400 children in Gateshead will be lifted out of poverty.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Thanks to everyone who spoke to me and local Labour councillors this weekend. This government is putting more money in the pockets of people across Gateshead and Whickham, including: Cutting everyone’s energy bills Rail fares frozen Prescription charges frozen Raising the Minimum Wage
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
⚡ Labour is cutting household energy bills by £150 from April. We're putting more money in your pocket.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
👊🏻 A solid Labour Budget to cut the cost of living.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
This was a true Labour Budget, built on our shared values of fairness and social justice. Tackling child poverty is at the heart of Labour's plan for change. That's why we've scrapped the two-child limit, impacting 3,410 children in Gateshead Central & Whickham.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
👏🏻 Congratulations to Victoria & the team - local business, police, community & voluntary sector & council - on securing the Purple Flag award. There's SO much more to do, but with the demolition of Computer House, then the flyover, the town centre will start to see real change in 2026 🏗️
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
👏🏻 Congratulations to Victoria & the team - local business, police, community & voluntary sector & council - on securing the Purple Flag award. There's SO much more to do, but with the demolition of Computer House, then the flyover, the town centre will start to see real change in 2026 🏗️
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
⚡ Brilliant news that Cardinal Hume School will save money on their energy bills thanks to Great British Energy! ☀ Today the government has confirmed the school is set to benefit from Great British Energy’s solar programme, with funding for panels secured.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
*Beacon Lough & Wrekenton* You have so many ideas of how to spend the £20 million Pride in Place funding. The good news is it's up to you - not politicians or civil servants in London - to make your own decisions! I loved spending the morning at Larkspur House listening to your ideas.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
👀 Yesterday Nigel Farage teamed up with the Tories and Lib Dems to vote against key measures in Labour's employment rights package.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Who doesn't love a pie? Great Northern Provisions - launched by renowned North East chef Chris Eagle during the pandemic - is another small business success story for Gateshead.
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
On my way down to Westminster for a few days after a great weekend. Our community has so much happening and so much going for it
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Three generations of Ferguson at the GIS today to watch Gateshead fight back from 2 down to draw 2-2 (one of us might have watched a bit of Peppa Pig as well)
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Mark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
At Big Local Gateshead in Dunston today for the opening of the “Pitt Stop” along with local councillor Brenda Clelland and Gateshead Mayor Freda Geddes. It’s brilliant to see how the space has been transformed in just a few months. With new homes next door on the way - it’s an exciting time locally
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