Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 9hOn the third anniversary of October 7th, I joined Leeds JSoc’s vigil in memory of those murdered and kidnapped by Hamas. My thoughts are with the families, victims, and the Jewish community who have endured antisemitism on our shores as a result. We must confront and defeat it. 141
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 06/10/2026🕙 Drighlington Walk-in Surgery Reminder 🕛 📍 Saturday 10th October, 10am until 12pm at Drig Methodist Church, BD11 1EL 👍 All residents of Leeds South West & Morley welcome 🗺️ I rotate my weekly surgeries between 13 locations 📧 mark.sewards.mp@parliament.uk 011
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 05/10/2026My legs have gone today… Morley Running Club did an absolutely fantastic job of organising the race for the 5th consecutive year! Well done to everyone who helped out and took part. 141
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Good surgery at New Farnley Community Centre today, thanks to everyone who attended. Pleased to rotate these weekly sessions between 13 different locations across Leeds South West & Morley. Morley 10K tomorrow, better start training. 121
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I hold my weekly surgeries across 13 different locations in the constituency, and residents from Leeds South West and Morley are welcome at any. If you’d like to book in or have any questions, please email my office: 📧 mark.sewards.mp@parliament.uk 021
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 02/10/2026📣 October Surgeries 📣 There’s still a couple of appointments left for my surgery at New Farnley Community Centre tomorrow. This month, I'm also in Drighlington, Lofthouse and then back to Morley. 100
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Read it in full here:marksewards.co.ukSeptember Update — Mark Sewards MPHighlights from another busy month! 011
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 02/10/2026🎓 My office's work experience programme 🌹 Labour Party Conference and the Government's pledges 👏 How I've been supporting our community 111
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 02/10/2026My newsletter includes the highlights from another busy month, including: 🤝 My meeting with Andy Burnham to discuss funeral industry regulation 👔 Picking up where I left off in Parliament 🎆 The latest on fireworks 📄 Thoughts on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 100
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 02/10/2026This is where we are at with our current casework: 📥Cases opened for residents: 544 📤Cases closed for residents: 584 ⏳Total number of cases we are currently working on: 680 Please contact us and we will always try to help: 📧mark.sewards.mp@parliament.uk 131
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Great to get my hands on the trophy before #LUFC lift it at the end of the season. And no, we didn’t discuss potential sanctions for Manchester City! 181
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026⚽️ Premier League: And lastly, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to speak to the PL about the developments at Elland Road. The expansion will attract more visitors and bring more business into the city. 140
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The Falkland Islanders are proudly British and they deserve our support. 110
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026🇫🇰 Falkland Islanders: After my visit to the Falklands Islands this summer, it was a privilege to speak to Cheryl Roberts MLA about the Islanders’ right to self-determination. Their London office does a brilliant job representing the Falkland Islands Government. 230
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026🌍UNICEF: Every child deserves a safe and healthy childhood. It was great to speak to UNICEF about childhood health outcomes in Leeds South West and Morley, and hear more about their work to tackle inequality in the early years and give every child the best start in life. 110
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026It’s vital that we keep electricity prices down and ensure new homes are built with proper insulation and access to cheaper, renewable energy. 130
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026🔋MCS Foundation: The cost of electricity is a huge issue for many of you. The MCS Foundation is campaigning on how we can bring costs down while also making our homes more sustainable in the long run. 220
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026We need to make our streets safer, and I’ll continue to drive that message home when Parliament returns. 210
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026🐶 Guide Dogs: At the Guide Dogs stand, I spoke about the problems we are having with e-bikes and e-scooters in our constituency. Their misuse is not only antisocial, but can put blind and partially sighted people at serious risk. 120
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026We’ve also committed to supporting unpaid carers and working with councils to make sure home adaptations are completed as quickly as possible. It was great to speak to the Motor Neurone Disease Association about how we can drive this work forward in Parliament. 110
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026🧡MND Association: The Government has committed to introducing a fast-track care pathway for people living with motor neurone disease, including access to new treatments. 110
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Cardiovascular disease remains one of the country’s biggest killers, and it was useful to hear more about the action needed to prevent it. 110
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026❤️British Heart Foundation: I spoke to the BHF about its ambition to reduce premature deaths from cardiovascular disease by 25% within ten years. 110
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I was very pleased to do so. I spoke to organisations working on everything from cardiovascular disease and end-of-life care to safer streets and the cost of electricity. Some of the highlights: 120
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Over the last few days, I’ve been at the annual Labour Party Conference. A number of constituents asked me to visit particular exhibition stands and raise issues that matter to them. 131
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 30/09/2026🕙 New Farnley Appointment Surgery Reminder 🕛 📍Saturday 3rd October, New Farnley Community Centre, LS12 5EA 👍All residents of Leeds South West & Morley welcome 🗺️I rotate my weekly surgeries between 13 locations 📧To book, please email: mark.sewards.mp@parliament.uk 012
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 28/09/2026For the second year in a row, Yorkshire are champions! 🏆 010
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 28/09/2026They are at the forefront of tackling the long running crisis in youth unemployment. It's a great initiative right here in the constituency and I'm excited to see it develop. Read the BBC article here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukThe Leeds scheme helping young people build a brighter futureSince John Thornton founded Building Futures Together in 2020 it has helped more than 200 people. 032
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Great to see Building Futures Together getting the recognition they deserve 👷♂️ BFT is all about giving young people an alternative to traditional education, providing hands-on experience in the construction industry. 142
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026📧 As always, if you need help with anything, please contact my office and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Have a good one! 010
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026🌹 I’m now at Labour Party conference where I’m proud to represent Leeds South West and Morley. Very eager to hear more about the Government’s vision for the future over the next couple of days. 130
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026🥇I was then tasked with judging the Farnley Scarecrow Festival. Massive well done to Jo and the rest of the Pride in Place board for organising that, and to everyone else who took part. Brilliant to see community spirit thriving across Farnley. 110
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026🍺 Delighted to spend some time yesterday at the East Ardsley Cricket Club beer festival. The event keeps getting better every year, and I was proud as always to be one of the sponsors. 110
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026We don’t always agree on everything, and I’ve had some lively debates this week, but that doesn’t matter. If you’re a constituent and you need my help, I will always do everything in my power to assist you. 110
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026🗣️ When I’m out and about in the constituency, I’ll always stop and speak to people who want to chat. It might be about local casework, national politics, or simply something happening in the community. 110
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026📋 I’ve held two surgeries this week; one at St Michael’s in East Ardsley and one at the Labour Rooms in Morley. Constituents are welcome at any of my surgeries to raise concerns. But you don’t have to come to a surgery to ask for help. 110
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Their work is absolutely vital. I’m very grateful to Sam for inviting me and showing me around, and I’m looking forward to building a much closer relationship with the hospice and doing whatever I can to support them. 110
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Their mission is to support not just seriously ill children, but also their families, and they are doing an amazing job. 110
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026🧒 I then spent the afternoon at the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice. The work of the staff and volunteers to make the space as comfortable and enjoyable as possible cannot be understated. 110
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026⚔️ On Friday, I met with a local steel business based just outside of Gildersome. They’ve asked me to raise some points with the relevant minister on the Government’s steel strategy, and I’ll be doing exactly that when Parliament returns. 110
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026👌 I also met with John from our local Andy's Man Club to hear all about his efforts to support men who might be struggling. I have so much time for people who dedicate their lives to helping others, and I can’t wait to visit the local branch to see their work first-hand. 110
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026🇮🇳 I went to Morley Rugby Club to meet with the Leeds Indian Cultural Association. We discussed everything from litter picking to dentistry, and I heard all about some of the vital charity work being done. 110
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Absolute pleasure to meet so many different people and organisations right across Leeds South West and Morley this week. 🤝 161
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I've got so much respect for those who dedicate their lives to helping others. Meeting people like John is one of the best parts of my job. 030
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Andy's Man Club meets every Monday and provides a safe space for men to offload free of judgement. I've agreed to visit our local club at Morley Library very soon, and I look forward to meeting some of the other volunteers. 121
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Fantastic to meet John from our local Andy's Man Club yesterday. 👌 I heard all about his efforts to offer support for men right here in Morley, and how I can help with his plans for the development of the branch. 130
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 24/09/2026🕙 Morley Walk-in Surgery Reminder🕛 📍 Saturday 26th September, Morley Labour Rooms, LS27 8HY 👍 All residents of Leeds South West & Morley welcome 🗺️ I rotate my weekly surgeries between 13 locations 📧 mark.sewards.mp@parliament.uk 011
Mark Sewards MP @markjsewards.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Very busy surgery today in East Ardsley. Massive thanks to everyone who attended and to St Michael's for hosting me. Some difficult issues were raised, but I'm always happy to do everything I can to support my constituents when needed. 031