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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Leaseholders, Have You Heard The News? Prime Minister has announced the Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill is set to come forward to Parliament by Christmas.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Black History Month is here, a moment to reflect and celebrate those who shaped our communities here in the Cities of London and Westminster and beyond. Take a look at a few of the Black pioneers that have lived and worked here.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Brilliant to see the Prime Minister announcing a National Commission on Electoral Reform! Too many voters feel like politics does not speak for them. Fully behind the PM on this as a strong supporter of Proportional Representation. Westminster needs fair elections.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Check Out The 5 Announcements You May Have Missed Over The Past Week🔊 If you’d like to know how these changes impact you, please do get in touch at rachel.blake.mp@parliament.uk.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It’s been a fantastic week at Labour Party Conference, meeting friends and colleagues across the movement, and discussing key issues that impact us here in the Cities of London and Westminster🌹 #Lab26

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Last night, was my annual Cities of London and Westminster Summer(ish) Party☀️ Amazing to bring so many people representing the different corners of our community to celebrate all that we have achieved over the past year.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Shana Tova! Wishing everyone in the Cities of London and Westminster celebrating a peaceful, joyful and sweet New Year. Thank you to Rafi for such a brilliant design and everyone who submitted an entry!

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Awaab’s Law gives tenants stronger accountability over their homes. Now we want to see that in practice, and ensure social landlord and Housing Associations are held to account where action isn’t being taken🏡

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

From tackling crime and anti-social behaviour to ending the leasehold tenure, every week I get the opportunity to listen and share with residents around the work I’m doing in Parliament to address your concerns.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It has become overwhelmingly clear that to restore trust in our democratic institutions that electoral reform must become a serious conversation we must have again.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Democracy doesn’t fear scrutiny, it depends on it. We depend on journalist, researchers and whistleblowers to hold us to account and highlight injustices, free from intimidation. Robust anti-SLAPPs legislation is essential to build back trust in our society and institutions.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Prime Minister has placed ending rough sleeping at the top of his agenda and welcome news to my constituents. Though, the state of hostels is a serious concern and needs collaboration at the local level to be addressed. Today, I raised this with the PM in the Chamber📹👇

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Parliament is Back! Great to listen to the Prime Minister set out his vision for the country in the Chamber today. I’m set to speak in the SLAPPs debate this evening, please do tune in!

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Please read my statement on the march taking place in Central London this weekend.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Great to be in Marylebone, for a coffee afternoon! I regularly host coffee afternoons across the constituency, if you would wish to attend in the future, please do get in touch ☕️

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

From red-light jumping to reckless pavement riding, e-bike use is putting people at risk. I’m calling on Lime, Forest and other e-bike operators to block pavement riding with GPS, enforce tougher penalties and real accountability. Residents deserve SAFER PAVEMENTS🚲

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

£30 million boost to youth clubs across our capital🚀 A transformational investment that will allow our community to create safe spaces for young people in Westminster.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Chag Pesach Sameach. Wishing a happy & meaningful Passover to Jewish communities across our community, and to those celebrating in the UK and around the world. May your Seder be filled with joy, community & reflection. May this festival bring you peace, renewal, & happiness.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today, on Trans Day of Visibility, I’m thinking back to this moment in the chamber & to everyone who shared their stories with me. The fight for trans rights is about something simple: dignity. Our diversity is our strength and I will always stand with our trans community 🏳️‍⚧️

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Many residents have contacted me about the impact that ongoing global events will have on their household bills. Reassuring that the Government is already supporting those facing the greatest pressure amid the ongoing cost of living and will continue to focus on the cost of living.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Proud to represent the heart of our capital, a place where we welcome visitors from all over the world no matter their background. An overnight visitor levy ensures local authorities have the means to respond to local needs and reinvest back into our local communities

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Today, I raised my concerns with the Minister around the lack of transparency with donations made to individuals outside the regulatory periods. The Rycroft review is crucial for our democracy, and we must do what we can to protect our democracy from foreign interference.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to all celebrating across the Cities of London and Westminster🌙 The past month of fasting has shown the strength of the community – rooted in unity, compassion and deep care for one another.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

With the Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill drafted, I hosted a roundtable with policy experts and MPs from up and down the country, discussing how the transition to Commonhold can empower homeowners and secure fairness - even where landlords are disengaged.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The success of our high street local businesses is restricted by rogue traders, some of whom incite hatred and division in our communities. Clamping down on these rogue traders is crucial to rebuilding our local economy and support local business to thrive📹👇

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Around 6,000 homes are lost to short-lets, many of these breaching the 90-night rule without proper accountability. Great to hear the Ministers commitment to ensure data sharing is carried out effectively, giving local authorities more power to enforce regulations📹👇

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

My statement regarding the conflict across the Middle East www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak! I’m inviting all children across the Cities of London and Westminster to enter my Eid Card Competition. Please send in your designs by Friday 6th March to rachel.blake.mp@parliament.uk. Do share with your family, friends and local mosque!

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Four years on from the illegal invasion of Ukraine, we must continue our resolute commitment to a lasting peace in the region The service at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral reflected the resilience of the Ukrainian people for a better future. Slava Ukraini

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Come Spend The Day With Me In Gorton & Denton (ft @dantomlinson.bsky.social) Vote Angeliki Stogia on Thursday 26th February🌹

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

My constituents have told me about the transformational changes needed for SEND provision for many children and parents across the Cities of London and Westminster. These proposals must ensure no matter their background we have school systems that unlocks every child’s full potential.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

For months, I’ve worked with residents in the West End on my ‘Stop The Noise’, campaign, to see a complete ban on external noise that comes from pedicabs. These new regulations ensure pedicabs drivers no longer bring about disruptive noise to our local community📹👇

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Today is Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent. Wishing Christians across the Cities of London and Westminster observing Lent a peaceful, blessed and reflective time.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

As we welcome year of the Fire Horse, I'm wishing a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year to the amazing communities in the Cities of London and Westminster, across the UK, and around the World.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

From today, Transport for London is introducing regulations to crack down on rogue pedicab operators Good news for residents across the Cities of London and Westminster who have endured the noise and disruption of pedicabs for far too long!

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Ramadan Kareem! Wishing everyone in the Cities of London and Westminster a peaceful, meaningful and blessed month ahead.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

A massive shout out to the work Westminster City Council have done since 2022 to identify and enforce regulations on properties illegally subletting. My Ten-Minute Rule Bill ensures local authorities are able to take action on those turning our homes into commodities📹👇

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

HIV testing is free, confidential and easy. I’m proud of the excellent health services we have here in the Cities of London and Westminster ensuring everyone has access to free treatment and adequate support. @tht.org.uk

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

We all deserve dignity in struggle. We all deserve dignity in love. We all deserve dignity in joy. Cities of London and Westminster is strengthened by its diversity, we must protect that and stand strong in the face of hatred and division📹👇

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Last week I worked with constituents on leasehold action, meeting our resident Leasehold Action Group for the first time since the Commonhold Bill was published and meeting with residents across the Cities of London and Westminster, to hear their thoughts and concerns.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I’m looking to recruit a dynamic, proactive and process focussed Parliamentary Administrative Assistant to support me and my team in the Cities of London and Westminster. Deadline to apply is 18th February 2026⏰ Full job description here: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

“Our communities are not commodities” - implementation of a short-let’s registration scheme is essential for councils enforcing regulations on illegal subletting. Watch me make the case for a robust registration scheme in my Ten Minute Rule Motion below👇📹 Homes Aren’t Hotels.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Today, I will make the case in Parliament to ensure a short-lets registration scheme allows councils to identify and take action where properties are being misused. Tune into my Ten Minute Rule Motion straight after PMQs here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

The sentencing of Jimmy Lai demands international cooperation with our allies to secure Jimmy’s freedom, a humanitarian response and reunite Mr Lai with his family📹👇

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Jimmy Lai’s sentencing is not just imprisonment, it is a failure to uphold basic human rights law. We must see the immediate release of Mr Lai to be reunited with his family. Read my joint-statement with @joepowell.bsky.social below:

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

From the bustling city centre to the great British seaside the impact of illegal subletting is felt in many communities. Tune into Episode 5 of Homes Aren’t Hotels to hear @pollybillington.bsky.social share how vital it is we implement a registration scheme to tackle this issue.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

As days go on of Jimmy Lai’s detention, his health deteriorates. Yesterday, I asked the Prime Minister directly whether 2026 would finally see the freedom for Jimmy Lai

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The last Government struck a terrible trade deal with the EU, so this Labour Government is repairing ties & striking deals with our European partners. Today I made the case for making it easier for touring artists to access European markets.

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

A quick reminder about my survey on online safety & harmful content. Many of you raised serious concerns, around young people’s use of social media, including whether under-16 access should be limited. I’d really value your views. Have your say 👇 www.rachelblake.org.uk/social-media...

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Social Media Ban Survey | Rachel Blake

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Rachel Blake MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

From Pimlico to Paddington, from the City to St Johns Wood, leaseholders have waited far too long for a system that works for them. Labour's Bill cuts their costs, gives them real control over their homes, and sets the path to end leasehold for good. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/a-hist...

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'Giving Leaseholders Real Power Over Their Homes Is A Historic Step'

Writing for HuffPost UK, Labour MP Rachel Blake welcomes the government's new reforms.

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