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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I welcome this new Government’s commitment to uphold international law with action where violations occur, and to respond with sanctionagainst those who perpetrate the law. Settler occupations in the West Bank are illegal, as are the atrocities which have caused the loss of life for 75,000 people,

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Fantastic evening with Gordon Brown in #York - A pleasure to host Gordon for a packed out book launch 'The Future Starts With Us' with #Toppings - Full write up by York Press - 🔗in comments #TheFutureStartsWithUs #GordonBrown

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

It is good to see Andy Burnham as the new Prime Minister hitting the ground running. He is focusing on people’s priorities and ensuring that there is help to household budgets with VAT relief on electricity and the £2 cap on bus fares. #York #UKPolitics #Politics

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Loved joining Survive York for the Dragon Boat Race in #York - Survive are a fabulous charity supporting adult survivors of sexual violence and abuse across North Yorkshire. If you can please donate to the fundraiser link in comments 👇 #dragonboatrace #yorkrotary #fundraiser

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

“The underfunding of our NHS for so long under Tory rule meant that many NHS England hospital trusts relied on parking income to try and plug the gap. The Government must now bring about a plan to cover the cost of removing hospital car parking charges." #York #Politics More @yorkpress.bsky.social 👇

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I am pleased to see the multi-year, above inflation pay rise for teachers. This means that pay will rise by 3.5% from September 2026 and 3% from September 2027. This increase is backed by £1.8 billion for schools and £485 million for colleges. #York #Teachers #TeacherPay #Politics

Rachael Maskell MP and Bridget Phillipson MP sat at a table

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I proudly support the 'Essentials Guarantee'. Meeting w/ @yorkfoodbank.bsky.social and @jrf-uk.bsky.social, I spoke about how in York, data shows rising demand for food banks & 3.5 times more children dependent on the foodbanks in the city than a decade ago. Whilst ...1/2 #York #EssentialsGuarantee

Rachael with staff and volunteers at York Foodbank

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I hosted Our Planet Our Future, an environmental conference run by & for young people. It was an inspiring event, bringing together ideas & creativity of young people across #York in order to fight for a better climate & a better future. Thanks to everyone involved & all who attended.

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

For Drowning Prevention Week I met with #York Rescue Boat who do incredible work keeping people safe. Please remember the risks our rivers carry, & three key words to keep yourself safe: phone, float & throw. I appreciate all that volunteers and fundraisers are doing, it is invaluable. #riversafety

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Trying to dribble like Saka in Rowntree Park. C'mon England! - Big cheers and good luck from #York #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #England

Rachael dribbling a football in Rowntree Park

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

10 years ago, our country reeled with shock & deepest sadness as Jo Cox MP’s life was taken. For someone so full of life, it is her spirit that has brought people together again today: ‘we are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us’. #MoreInCommon

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Healthwatch does incredible work across local communities, and champions people's voices to hold services to account. Their recent Mental Health & Wellbeing guide is a brilliant example of their work, featuring a comprehensive list of all the support networks people can access in #york

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I was pleased to briefly join Prof Alexis Jay at the @survivenorthyorks.bsky.social Sexual Trauma conference yesterday in #York - I support Prof Jay's recommendations and continue to campaign for immediate action on her report. #ActonIICSA

Prof Alexis Jay, Rachael Maskell MP and Mags Godderidge Survive CEO

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

While the Prime Minister cannot continue, it would be wrong to launch into an immediate leadership challenge, before understanding the qualities needed to lead our Party. This cannot be about personal ambition, but the people best placed to bring our Party and the country together. More 👇

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Wow! The York City FC victory parade through #York was absolutely amazing! I had a brilliant time along with thousands of fans to celebrate the achievements and promotion of our club. #Champions

Rachael celebrating at the victory parade

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Around 50,000 people die every year in the UK because of work. Today, International Workers’ Memorial Day is when we remember all of those who died because of work, as a former trade-union representative, I am fully committed to making work safer. #IWMD

Rachael Maskell MP holding an 'International Workers' Memorial Day' campaign board.

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Incredible! Pinball in the penalty area, last kick of the season, and promotion to the football league. Massive congratulations to everyone! You really can't write the script. Fantastic for our city, well done York City FC

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Joined the Health Secretary today for the launch of the renewed Women’s Health Strategy, ensuring the health and care of women and girls is not just on the agenda but at the top of it. Today is the start of closing the gender health gap so that no woman is left fighting to be heard #York #Politics

Group of MPs and campaigners stood outside Palace of Westminster

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

We are at a dangerous brink, where innocent lives of civilians are threatened without regard for international law. We need peace. UK air bases cannot be used and complicit in such war crimes and I join the calls for them to be withdrawn if they are to be used in this way.

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Sending my best Easter wishes to all!

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

To celebrate World Book Day & UK’s National Year of Reading 2026, I joined ‘Go All In’ campaign, encouraging reading for pleasure. Locally we have some amazing library spaces @YorkExplore which I would encourage all residents to take some time out & enjoy. #York #WorldBookDay #Reading #Politics

Rachael Maskell MP at a World Book Day event

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Campaigning in Gorton and Denton, polls are open - #VoteLabour for unity not division.

Campaigners in Gorton and Denton holding 'Vote Angelika' signs

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

'120 years ago, the Labour Representation Committee secured the historic return of 29 MPs at the 1906 General Election. They stood on a simple but powerful common platform, arguing that “landlords, ...1/2 #Politics #Labour #LabourDemocracy #LabourRepresentationCommittee #RestoreLabourDemocracy

Graphic that reads 'Restore Labour Democracy'

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

It's been 23 years since the second promotion place to the football league, the National League is long overdue for a third place, as the competition is fierce and the clubs .... 1/2 #York @thenationalleague.bsky.social #3UP #Politics #YorkCityFC #PutFootballFirst

MPs stood in Westminster wearing 3UP 'PutFootballFirst' scarves

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Together - I proudly stand as a co-signatory with the Together Alliance. There is transport from #York for the 28 March in London. Get in touch and check out the statement and other supporters. Strength is in solidarity, hope and unity. #Politics #Hope #TogetherAlliance

Banner graphic that reads ' Together, March Together, For Love, For Hope, For Unity'

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Will always join the @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social for their Parliamentary work. Yesterday we discussed the Government's Animal Welfare Strategy which will improve standards and protect animals at home, on the farm ....1/2 #York #Politics #AnimalWelfare #RSPCA

Rachael Maskell MP stood with an RSPCA campaign board that reads 'I'm speaking up for animal welfare'

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

We're ending the feudal leasehold system. ground rents will be capped and commonhold model will be introduced as an option for residents to take up. For many years in opposition I met with constituents trapped with ..... 1/2 #York #Leasehold #Commonhold #Politics

The Secretary of State and Rachael Maskell MP holding campaign board that reads 'Protecting Leaseholders from Unfair Charges'

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Big news today for community energy. A historic, largest ever investment delivered by Labour. Communities can benefit from clean-power, cheaper bills and have energy security. Our Local Power Plan is out today. #York

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

It was such a privilege to be able to attend the @labourwomensnet.bsky.social training and reception in #York, and speak about the experiences that have shaped my political journey. The LWN does really great work in supporting and empowering women to get involved in politics. #persistandprevail

With the Labour Women's Network at an event in York.

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

On Holocaust Memorial Day I will light my candle to remember and reflect on the holocaust and how we must stand against prejudice and hatred. #HolocaustMemorialDay #LightTheDarkness

Rachael Maskell MP signing the Holocaust Memorial book in Parliament

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

On Friday, I am holding a Business Rates Summit for #York Central. I want to hear from as many businesses in the city as possible and invite you to come and share your experience, discuss the challenges & what is needed. Friday 30 Jan, 11:30am, city-centre. Register to attend 🔗in comments

York Central Business Rates Summit graphic

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

I'm so pleased to have been able to work with @healthwatchyork.bsky.social, on producing two vital reports into people’s experience of our mental health services, based on local feedback they have received. #York

Rachael Maskell MP and Healthwatch team stood holding copies of reports

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Pleased to visit Nationwide on #York Parliament St to talk about their 'we're staying put' pledge.

Rachael with Nationwide staff stood outside the branch in York

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

"One of my first campaigns in the summer of 2015 was after Tories broke their promises & reversed proposals to upgrade #TransPennine route. A decade on, I’m delighted that it is a Labour Government that will invest in the route, in full." #York #Rail More from @yorkpress.bsky.social 👇

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Met with the Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson MP to discuss SEND reform. I presented my report from families and children's experiences in #York following my consultation and roundtable meetings last year. Many thanks to everyone who contributed. We now await the Government's White Paper.

Bridget Phillipson MP and Rachael Maskell MP at a table

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

In Parliament I raised my concerns over actions in Venezuela & asked about the scale of accountability for the US President. I believe that UK Government, while not being judge, should strongly condemn the operation & ensure international law is applied. Comments in @yorkpress.bsky.social 👇

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

125 years since the publication of Seebohm Rowntree’s first encyclopaedic report on poverty in York ‘Poverty, A Study of Town Life’ highlighting how 28 per cent of York’s population lived in poverty in 1901. My column for @yorkpress.bsky.social on why this matters 🔗in comments. #York

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

With so many outstanding campaigns run in Westminster, it was a surprise to receive the campaign of the year award. I want to say thank you for nomination & I'm so grateful for everyone who shared their stories with me, I'll always put constituents first. More in @yorkpress.bsky.social 👇 #York

Rachael Maskell MP receiving award for 'Campaign of the Year'

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Grateful that at the busiest time of year, the brilliant team at #York Royal Mail showed me round their Leeman Road works. Thanks all!

Rachael and Royal Mail team stood in sorting office

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Happy Christmas to everyone and my best wishes for a peaceful New Year. My card this year is a traditional mandala designed by Seekina for York City of Sanctuary's Heela Project #York. For donations to the project, please see below links in comments

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who helped with our Christmas Appeal. We donated so many gifts and toys to the York CVS appeal and to York Salvation Army. With many thanks again #York #ChristmasAppeal

Rachael Maskell MP with Charlie Malarkey and the Lord Mayor Cllr Martin Rowley

Rachael Maskell MP with Cllr Danny Myers

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Really enjoyed a visit to Archbishop Holgate's School during UK Parliament Week and meeting members of their School Parliament. School Parliaments can inspire the next generation of changemakers, as well as allowing a student voice in the way that this school functions. #York #ParliamentWeek

Rachael with pupils and teachers in classroom

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Labour's Employment Rights Bill will ensure workers get better pay, more rights and dignity at work. Banning zero-hours contracts, repealing Tory anti trade union laws, sick pay entitlement from day one, strengthening protections for pregnant women and much more. #York #EmploymentRights

Kate Dearden MP and Rachael Maskell MP holding and 'Employment Rights Bill board'

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

For Small Business Saturday, I joined the York High Street Forum to visit some amazing independent businesses in our city. Buying local, small and independent puts more money back into our local economy. #York #SmallBusinessSaturday #BuyLocal

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

I want to thank all those involved with organising York Disability Week. It is truly a fantastic set of events, committed to spreading empowerment, awareness and support. #York

Jenny Layfield and Rachael Maskell MP at Explore York

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Joined Tesco store manager Jordan and team at Goodramgate #York to support the Winter Food Collection for charities that help locally @trusselluk.bsky.social and @fareshare - If you can, please support others this winter.

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Supporting awareness and action for zero new transmissions on World Aids Day in Westminster. #York #EndHIV #HIVAwareness

Rachael holding campaign board reading 'Let's end new HIV transmissions'

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

On the eve of the budget, I submitted a petition to the Commons on behalf of my constituents to scrap the Two Child Limit. I want to thank everyone for their help and support on this campaign over the last 18 months. #York #2ChildCap #Budget

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Rachael Maskell MP @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

"This is a strong budget for children, there can be no greater ambition for Government than to lift children out of poverty, to address the inequality of their circumstances and ensure that investment is made to their life’s journey." #York #Budget2025 My statement 🔗in comments

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