North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Great stuff in the Budget today. Reeves reading the room and taking real action on child poverty and other things to make a real difference. 130
Reposted by North East Hertfordshire Labour PartyAndrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 26/11/2025You may have seen some headlines about welfare spending going up to £406.2bn by 2030/31. That is correct, it is the OBR figure. Here is what you may not have seen. Of the £406.2bn A) £195.4bn goes to pensioners B) £13.9bn goes on child benefit. Facts matter. 35524
Reposted by North East Hertfordshire Labour PartyChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Government pledges to fund spiralling SEND costs www.channel4.com/news/governm...channel4.comGovernment pledges to fund spiralling SEND costsAmong the details revealed by the Office for Budget Responsibility was the spiralling cost of special educational needs provision. 174
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 21/11/2025What will the consequences be for Boris Johnson? Prosecution for gross negligence manslaughter? Or misconduct in public office? Or...maybe...nothing at all? Except for some additional quips at lucrative after dinner speeches. He has no right to criticise future governments on anything. 120
Reposted by North East Hertfordshire Labour PartyThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 20/11/2025Ministers call on Farage to address alleged ‘repulsive’ teenage racismtheguardian.comMinisters call on Farage to address alleged ‘repulsive’ teenage racismLiz Kendall and Jo Stevens react after about 20 people claim they either witnessed or were victims of Reform leader’s abusive behaviour Cabinet ministers have described detailed and multiple allegations of teenage racism by Nigel Farage as “repulsive” and doubled down on the prime minister’s call for him to address the claims. Liz Kendall, the secretary for science and innovation and technology, said she was appalled by the descriptions reported by the Guardian. Continue reading... 126415
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 15/11/2025Great news for villagers in NE Herts with assistance from @chrishinchliff.bsky.social www.royston-crow.co.uk/news/2561331...royston-crow.co.ukRural school saved from closure as council reverses decisionSandon JMI School has been saved from closure following a determined campaign by the community, with the backing of MP Chris Hinchliff. 010
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Great news for NE Herts and the Parliamentary Labour Party! 031
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Fantastic news that NE Herts has a Labour MP again. @chrishinchliff.bsky.social was voted in as a Labour MP and never wanted it any other way. Great to see the other MPs returning too. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comRemaining four ‘rebel’ Labour MPs have whip restoredNeil Duncan-Jordan, Chris Hinchliff, Brian Leishman and Rachael Maskell are last of series of penalised backbenchers to return to the party 010
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Great that Labour East, with its many new MPs, was able to attract a number of new ministers to its event at the Labour Conference, including the Prime Minister! Here he is being introduced by Labour East chair @vaughanwest.bsky.social. Vaughan is our very own: he's also an NE Herts CLP executive. 020
Reposted by North East Hertfordshire Labour PartyThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 23/09/2025‘Don’t pay any attention to what Trump says about medicine’, Wes Streeting tells Britons – UK politics livetheguardian.com‘Don’t pay any attention to what Trump says about medicine’, Wes Streeting tells Britons – UK politics liveMedical experts concerned alarms after US president warned pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol in move contradicted by research 3234988
Reposted by North East Hertfordshire Labour PartyAndrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social · 21/09/2025Palestinian families are facing the horrors of famine and a daily fight to survive. Israeli hostages have been made to suffer unimaginably by Hamas terrorists. It is a dark time, but we must never lose the hope of securing an enduring peace. A peace that can only come with two states.gov.uk 162
Reposted by North East Hertfordshire Labour PartyMark Ferguson MP @markfergusonmp.bsky.social · 04/09/2025This Labour government is investing to give our children the best start in life. This week we've rolled out 30 hours of government-funded childcare, saving up to £7,500 and supporting more parents back into work. 172
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Interesting statistics from Private Eye regarding hotels for asylum seekers. Chris Philp is not a serious person- certainly on this topic. 010
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 21/08/2025Congratulations if your grades were what you needed. If not, don't despair, there are always options for you. 010
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 14/08/2025Echo that to all students in North East Hertfordshire and beyond. 010
Reposted by North East Hertfordshire Labour PartyPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 14/08/2025UK looks set to remain the fastest growing economy in the G7 despite a slowdown in growth www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/uk-stil...thelondoneconomic.comUK still the fastest growing G7 economy - outpacing the USThe UK looks set to remain the fastest growing economy in the G7 despite a slowdown in growth in the second quarter of 2025. 53399119
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 08/08/2025Interesting, if a little negative, about European international train travel from @jonhenley.bsky.social. Does @seatsixtyone.bsky.social have a comment? Agree/ disagree/ mix? www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...theguardian.comTimetables, tricky tickets and high prices: the problems with European cross-border rail travelFor all the fanfare over new routes, fast and efficient rail services between major cities remain a rarity 130
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Good stuff from @chriscurtis94.bsky.social on #newsnight. A pity the BBC doesn't post on here. x.com/NEHertsLabou...x.com 000
Reposted by North East Hertfordshire Labour PartyPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 19/07/2025Record £75m boost for hospices More than 170 hospices across England will receive a share of the funding - which will go towards building separate family rooms, adding solar panels to reduce energy costs and communal lounges www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...mirror.co.ukRecord £75m boost for hospices - full list of sites and how much they'll getMore than 170 hospices across England will receive a share of the funding - which will go towards building separate family rooms, adding solar panels to reduce energy costs and communal lounges 21462105
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 21/06/2025www.royston-crow.co.uk/news/2524532... Great stuff from @chrishinchliff.bsky.socialroyston-crow.co.ukChris Hinchliff: Standing up for North East Herts without fear or favourChris Hincliff, MP for North East Herts, on making a promise to stand up for the community. 010
Reposted by North East Hertfordshire Labour PartyDr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Shocked to see the incident involving an Air India plane on its way to London this morning. It is devastating news and I'm thinking of everyone onboard, those affected on the ground and their loved ones at this difficult time. 0884
Reposted by North East Hertfordshire Labour PartyKevin Bonavia MP @kevinbonavia.bsky.social · 11/06/2025After difficult decisions to stabilise our economy, today’s Spending Review means we can start to reap the rewards 💷 See my initial reaction here👇 032
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Labour demonstrating that it has the interests of the British people at heart. Affordable and social housing to be delivered by Rachel Reeves. 140
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 04/06/2025This work is unsung. But we should be pointing to it. The tories neglected things and put the country in a terrible position. We're *beginning* to dig ourselves out of their mess. Reform's solution? Unfunded tax cuts, Liz Truss style. A disaster awaiting us. #PMQs 100
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: "We're stepping in to boost buses, giving them a real opportunity to flourish under locally controlled, passenger-first operations". www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...mirror.co.ukMajor bus routes plan to benefit thousands of passengers in local communitiesThousands of bus passengers who rely on 'lifeline' routes to get to work, school or the doctors’ will be protected from sudden cuts to services at short-notice 000
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 29/05/2025This can't be right, surely we could trust Nigel not to completely screw up the entire economy like Liz Truss. He would never do that! On, wait, what does Wikepdia say, for example? 000
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 28/05/2025The upcoming Buses Bill will mark the biggest overhaul of local transport powers in 40 years... This means more say over routes, fares, and service levels for those who actually use them. It means private operators will have to...meet the needs of our communities—not just their profit margins. 010
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Simon Spurrell...said he was delighted the “grownups are back in the room”... “It is good news but...It is just such a shame it has taken so long, we could have had this in 2020,” he said. ...14 additional full and part-time jobs will be created. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comUK cheesemaker welcomes new EU deal – but says it comes four years too lateSimon Spurrell was forced to sell his business because of £600,000 loss caused by Brexit red tape 000
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Fantastic start from a government that is serious about a relationship that's crucial to our future security and prosperity and: -improving relations with the EU -leaving stale old #Brexit debates behind -lowering barriers to trade -making tourism easier. More work to be done! 000
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 18/05/2025UK on verge of deal with EU to let Britons use European passport e-gates www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m... 000
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Great to see a Labour gain for @aliwlabour.bsky.social in Baldock and Letchworth East. On a difficult set of results for Labour, it's great to see that an individual candidate can secure a swing and get a #Labourgain. Congratulations, Alistair! 021
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Congratulations to Tina on her re-election in Letchworth North. @tinabhartwas.bsky.social On a less than ideal election night for Labour, it's a Labour hold! 010
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Today is polling day! If you live in Hertfordshire, #VoteLabour and don't forget your voting ID. 100
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Polling day is now here! #VoteLabour in NE Hertfordshire and elsewhere in the county. Don't forget your voter ID. 000
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 30/04/2025TOMORROW IS POLLING DAY! Here, we're electing Hertfordshire County Council. Herts CC is under the shambolic control of the Conservatives. Tomorrow, we can remove them. In NE Herts, Labour has superb candidates asking to serve. #VoteLabour in #LocalElections2025 tomorrow! 010
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Good to hear our neighbouring MP (from Welwyn Hatfield) @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social on #wato talking about his backing of a Youth Mobility Scheme within the EU. #bbcwato 040
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Disappointing but not surprising that Kemi Badenoch didn't heed this advice at #PMQs It's right for a leader to try to find a way through difficult issues whilst minimising conflict. It's wrong to use those issues as political footballs to stoke pointless culture wars for a cheap political point. 010
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Most UK voters have relatively moderate political views. Reform is not moderate. They want to destroy the NHS and hard-won workers' rights. We now know, if ever it was in doubt, that Jenrick shares Reform's extremist agenda. And Badenoch seems fine with that. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...mirror.co.ukRobert Jenrick hints at Farage pact in leaked recording as Tory split blows openRobert Jenrick was recorded said he is 'not prepared' for the Tories and Reform to split right-wing votes at the next general election in a massive blow to Kemi Badenoch, who has mocked Nigel Farage 141
Reposted by North East Hertfordshire Labour PartyDr Rosena Allin-Khan MP @drrosena.bsky.social · 20/04/2025Happy Easter to everyone celebrating today - may your day be filled with peace and joy. 1285
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 18/04/2025And...we have a Herts Young Labour Instagram page! Please feel free to follow. Thanks to our NE Herts policy officer, Ian Bell. www.instagram.com/herts.young....instagram.comLogin • InstagramWelcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world. 000
Reposted by North East Hertfordshire Labour PartyCompass @compassoffice.bsky.social · 03/04/2025👏👏Brill to see @chrishinchliff.bsky.social stand up for his constituents & support public ownership. Water is an essential resource & public water is fundamental to a healthy democracy. @weownit.org.uk @labourlewis.bsky.social @mpwatch.bsky.social @zero-hour.bsky.social @peoplesmomentum.bsky.social 923359
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Great to hear from NE Herts MP @chrishinchliff.bsky.social 293
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Nigel Farage is consistent. He wants, and has always wanted, to scrap the NHS. A vote for Reform is a vote to scrap our beloved NHS. 010
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 28/03/2025Our MP, @chrishinchliff.bsky.social , pushing for solutions to the #ClimateCrisis. www.thecomet.net/news/2503527... 000
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Nightmarish legacy from the last government, plus events abroad leave Rachel Reeves with very little room for manoeuvre, but doing her best. Nobody in Labour wants cuts, but thankfully, we have a progressive and professional Chancellor. The days of crashing the economy under Liz Truss are gone. 1610
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Utter incoherence from Helen Whately on #wato today. Sarah Montague desperately trying to work out by her questions what the Conservative policy is, but she and other listeners are none the wiser. 010
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Chris Hinchliff, Labour MP for NE Hertfordshire, has written an article, jointly with Neil Duncan-Jordan MP for Poole, for Labour List. Read about it here. @chrishinchliff.bsky.social www.nehertslabour.org.uk/2025/03/16/c...nehertslabour.org.ukChris Hinchliff MP writes for Labour List - North East Hertfordshire Labour PartyChris Hinchliff, Labour MP for NE Hertfordshire, has written an article, jointly with Neil Duncan-Jordan MP for Poole, for Labour List. Chris says we can’t recycle failed Tory orthodoxies when it come... 000
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Herts CC elections: Amy Allen is standing as the Labour & Co-operative County Councillor for Letchworth South. Vote Labour on 1 May! www.nehertslabour.org.uk/2025/03/12/h...nehertslabour.org.ukHerts CC Elections: Amy Allen is Labour & Co-operative candidate for Letchworth South - North East Hertfordshire Labour PartyAmy Allen is the Labour & Co-operative candidate for Letchworth South. Amy has spent the last 4 years representing Letchworth residents as a District Councillor at North Herts Council. She has spent t... 120
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Herts CC elections: Ian Bell is standing as the Labour & Co-operative County Councillor for Buntingford. Vote Labour on 1 May! www.nehertslabour.org.uk/2025/03/12/h...nehertslabour.org.ukHerts CC elections: Ian Bell is Labour candidate for Buntingford - North East Hertfordshire Labour PartyIan Bell is the Labour candidate for Buntingford. Ian currently works in International Development at Christian Aid after previously working with as a SEND cover teacher and in adult social care, an i... 120
North East Hertfordshire Labour Party @nehertslabour.bsky.social · 09/03/2025Herts CC elections: Tina Bhartwas is restanding as the Labour & Co-operative County Councillor for Letchworth North. Vote Labour on 1 May! www.nehertslabour.org.uk/2025/03/09/h...nehertslabour.org.ukHerts CC elections: Tina Bhartwas restanding as the Labour & Co-operative County Councillor for Letchworth North - North East Hertfordshire Labour PartyTina Bhartwas is restanding as the Labour & Co-operative County Councillor for Letchworth North. Tina has represented residents as their County Councillor for the last 4 years and has spent that time ... 000