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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 1h

Alongside the British Dyslexia Association I am supporting #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek and highlighting the specific challenges faced by those with dyslexia in the workplace. #DAW26 #Dyslexia

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A man builds an IED. He sets it off in a busy public street. Shrapnel flies about hitting cars, homes and a child's bedroom. It's a miracle nobody is injured. And Reform MP Sarah Pochin calls his imprisonment "disproportionate" and "two tier justice."

It does raise this point of two-tiered
justice..

Reform's Sarah Pochin believes the
sentence handed to the 64-year-old who
blew up a ULEZ camera was
disproportionate'.

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Kate Osborne MP @kateosbornemp.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

What a special day yesterday, unveiling a new plaque commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Jarrow March at Balaena Tyne alongside descendants, workers, apprentices and local school children

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

One of two Labour gains from Reform in Northumberland by-elections yesterday. Too early to know for sure we've passed peak Reform, but another encouraging sign.

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

There are 5 gynaecological cancers: cervical, womb, ovarian, vulval and vaginal. In the UK, only cervical cancer has a routine screening programme. (1/3)

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Andrew Gwynne @theandrewgwynne.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🏡/ 🤷🏻🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏻‍♂️ Ultimately it’s a supply and demand issue and we need to build many, many more homes of all types and suitable for all ages. 🏗️ But for the short term, it’s often more expensive to rent BUT too difficult to get a deposit to buy. This scheme will help that. 💷

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Andrew Gwynne @theandrewgwynne.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

💷💷🏡 When my parents bought the ‘starter home’ I grew up in back in 1982, property cost 2x the average wage. 💷💷💷🏡 When we bought our first home in 1997, property cost 3x the average wage. 💷💷💷💷💷💷💷🏡 For my kids generation it will cost them around 8x the average wage 🧵 1/2

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Andrew Gwynne @theandrewgwynne.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🌹 Proud to have played a small part in helping to organise (& today chase up speakers & MPs) for SME4Labour’s 14 fringe events starting at 8.45am, ending with a reception at 7pm🍷 All events were packed full of delegates and it was a successful day. Well done team✔️ 💤 Whacked out of Denton 🛌 #Lab26

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I was delighted to attend another Metro drop-in event over the weekend in the Washington Galleries. I am continually impressed by the number of constituents eager to learn more and contribute towards expanding rail access in our constituency. 🚂🌹

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Earlier I attended a meeting organised by @luke-akehurstmp.bsky.social with representatives from policing, local government and community groups to discuss the ongoing issue of illegal off-road bikes, modified e-bikes and associated anti-social behaviour, which are causing a misery for our community

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

O2 has switched on its next-generation 5G+ network across Newcastle, Tyneside, and Sunderland as part of their £700 million Mobile Transformation Plan. This will support economic growth in our region and help residents benefit from faster, more reliable mobile connectivity.

news.virginmediao2.co.uk

O2 5G+ brings faster, more reliable mobile connectivity to Newcastle, Tyneside and Sunderland in 2026 - Virgin Media O2

O2 has switched on its next-generation 5G+ network across Newcastle, wider Tyneside and Sunderland, giving up to 890,000 people across Newcastle and O2 has switched on its next-generation 5G+ network ...

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Yesterday I asked the Minister for Courts what actions the Government is taking to reduce the backlogs seen in our court system in the North East.

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It was great to welcome Paul Waugh, the Early Education Minister to the School Food APPG last night where we had a lively discussion on the newly introduced School Food Standards and this year's Free School Meal expansion to all children in households receiving Universal Credit.

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A new Nissan model to be produced in Sunderland coinciding with their 40th Anniversary in the city! Supported by Labour Government investment and £170m from the car manufacturer. 🚗🌹 This will lead to new high-skilled jobs and opportunities at Nissan, and in the local supply chain! 👷

uk.nissannews.com

Nissan Announces a New Model for Europe, with Production Planned for Sunderland, UK

Nissan has announced plans to launch a new model in Europe and will invest £170m to build it at its plant in the UK, which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary.

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Lizzi Collinge MP @lizzicollinge.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I know @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social has done a lot on school food standards and it's nice to see the results.

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Malcolm Clark @malcolmjclark.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Thank you for Sharon for championing school food improvements and uptake in all your roles; and helping to make the changes happen. Particularly pleased to see the bit on schools needing a lead governor for school food from next Sept - a step up in ownership & accountability.

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I am proud to see the publication of the Government’s updated school food standards today. Having worked on this in Government as Minister for Public Health and Prevention, as well as campaigning for decades as a backbencher, today is a landmark day.

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I had a very insightful visit to Armah Switchgear and Connor Solutions earlier to learn about the high skilled manufacturing taking place at both sites right here in the North East! 👷‍♂️🌹

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I was delighted to open the refurbished Nationwide earlier in The Galleries, Washington. While many banks are withdrawing from our highstreets and switching to online only, I am happy that there are still accessible in-person facilities for those who need it. 🏦🌹

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Free dementia support is coming to Virgin Money’s Washington branch on 15th September. An Admiral Nurse from Dementia UK will be offering confidential appointments for anyone affected by dementia, regardless of who they bank with. You can find out more information and how to book here:

dementiauk.org

In partnership with Nationwide Building Society

Find out how Nationwide Building Society is partnering with Dementia UK to offer free dementia clinics for expert support and tailored guidance.

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

See my monthly report with news from Washington and Gateshead South and from Westminster🌹 This report includes highlights about the Labour Government reshuffle, my return to key campaigns on the backbenches, as well as updates from meetings and visits undertaken this month.

sharonhodgson.org

Sharon Hodgson MP's report - July-Sep 2026 - number 192

Inc: Sunderland; Hylton Castle & Redhill wards, Washington; Central, East, North, South & West wards, Gateshead; Birtley & Lamesley wards

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I am delighted to once again Chair the Ticket Abuse APPG and work towards putting fans first! 🌹🎟️ A massive thank you to outgoing Chair @jeffsmithmp.bsky.social!

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Police Officers are often first on the scene to a medical emergency, however they lack lifesaving defibrillators. I was proud to support Red Sky Foundation and OurJay Foundation and commend the over £300,000 they have raised to install defibrillators in police cars in Northumbria and Durham!

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In light of World Patient Safety Day next Thursday, I asked the Leader of the house when the government would be responding to the Hughes report which calls for compensation for those harmed by the mesh and valproate scandals. 🧵: (1/2)

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It was heart warming to drop into bite back’s parliamentary event today to celebrate this Labour governments policy to expand free school meals to half a million more children. The youth empowerment in the room was phenomenal, bite back have my support today and always. 🧵: (1/2)

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

If you or someone you know is struggling to cope, Samaritans are there day or night, free, on 116 123. This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, let’s keep working together to prevent suicide and save lives.

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It was great to see Ellie, campaigner for Owain’s Law, to see how I can help from the backbenches to ensure that the government invests in additional tissue freezing capacity and issues a national, standardised pathway that includes tissue freezing by default. 🧵: (1/4)

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Over two years since the Hughes report and the government have still not provided compensation to the thousands harmed by mesh and valproate. 🧵: (1/3)

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

As a former Shadow Veterans Minister and having family serving in the armed forces, I am proud to support Beyond the Wire’s new Bereavement Hub for the Armed Forces community, the first of its kind in the UK. You can access the Hub here 👇 bereavementhub.org.uk

bereavementhub.org.uk

Guidance for those facing loss in the Armed Forces community - Bereavement Hub

In the Armed Forces community, grief can be especially complex. The Bereavement Hub was shaped by people who have experienced the reality of military loss.

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Ovarian cancer is the UK's deadliest gynaecological cancer, claiming more lives each year than all other gynaecological cancers combined. However, just 3% of women are able to recognise the symptom of feeling full and two thirds of women are diagnosed at a late stage.💜

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Great to attend the Metro drop-in at the Washington Arts Centre this weekend! Having campaigned to extend the Metro to Washington since first elected in 2005, I am delighted that this project will now become a reality, bringing social, economic and environmental opportunities to my constituency.🌹🚂

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I was proud to speak in parliament today in support of the Infants, Carers and Parents bill 👩🏼‍🍼 I supported this bill as a Minister and I support it now as a backbencher. 🧵: (1/4)

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It was fantastic to be reunited with the fantastic sling the mesh campaigner Kath yesterday morning. 🧵(1/2)

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It was great to catch up with key valproate campaigners on all things First Do No Harm yesterday afternoon. 🧵: (1/2)

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Andy McDonald MP @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Tonight I welcomed the announcement of additional resources for Cleveland Police. But I asked the Home Secretary for the deficit in funding to be urgently and permanently corrected.

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Andy McDonald MP @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Cleveland Police has suffered the largest percentage reduction in police officers since 2010. Yet its officers are doing their job and continuing ordinary policing. They deserve greater resourcing. I wrote for @thehousemag.bsky.social 👇 www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

politicshome.com

Middlesbrough deserves greater police resources – but it also needs opportunities

Middlesbrough is the second most deprived local authority in England – effective policing is only part of making communities safer

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

After campaigning for this expansion for over 16 years since the inception of universal credit, I am delighted that today free school meals are being expanded to all children from families in receipt of universal credit. 🧵(1/4)

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Thank you for your visible support to those affected by secondary (metastatic) breast cancer, which I'm sure will continue. From all at @make2ndscount.bsky.social

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

We won’t out Reform Reform, or out Green the Greens. We’ll be authentically Labour - taking the pressure of people’s lives and rewiring the country so it works for the many not the few. Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg this morning on the BBC.

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Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Andy Burnham has a big bold vision of a country that works better for ordinary people, taking the pressure of family budgets, putting power and agency in the hands of communities. 👇🏻

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Sonia Kumar MP @soniakumarmpdudley.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Last Wednesday I met @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention, to discuss key public health issues, including my campaign to bring Health on the High Street to Dudley. I’ll keep making the case for more accessible local healthcare.

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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

As Minister for Public Health, I am proud that this Government will make it illegal to sell high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s. This will ensure young people can live heathier lives and focus more at school! 🍎📚

mirror.co.uk

Energy drinks banned in England for under-16s after major Mirror campaign

The Government has confirmed a ban on sale of energy drinks - such as Red Bull, Monster and Rockstar - to under-16s from next April, in a major win for the Mirror's campaign

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Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @lesssurvivable.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Yesterday, the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers met to discuss how to drive the development of innovative treatments and diagnostic tools for rare cancers. We are delighted that Minister @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social attended and are grateful to @joshfg.bsky.social for chairing.

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British Dental Association @thebda.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

“Packed with sugar & highly acidic, dentists have seen the damage energy drinks do every day," says @eddiecrouch.bsky.social “The result is children struggling to eat, to sleep and to learn." "Taking them off the menu for under 16s is a victory for common sense."

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Melissa @melissadando.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

A big thanks to @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social for pushing this forward. Banning sales of energy drinks to under-16s is an important step towards protecting children's health. To achieve enforcement by April 2027, legislation must be laid as soon as Parliament returns from summer recess. ❌🥤

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