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Environmental Audit Committee @commonseac.parliament.uk · 27/02/2026

"It’s critical that we really consider what the impacts of data centres will be before we charge into approving them en masse" ~ @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social We've launched an inquiry into data centres 👉 committees.parliament.uk/work/9651/ri...

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Simon Birkett, Clean Air in London @cleanairlondon.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Hurrah! @ukparliament.parliament.uk's EAC has chosen #AirPollution from ~200 suggestions for its next Inquiry. It will take place in the months before 70th anniversary of the world's first #CleanAirAct! HT @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social @barrygardiner.bsky.social committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

2/2 Thanks also to United Rental Group, Weightron Bilanciai, Skills People Group and the GMB for their sponsorship which makes this event possible, and to the Mayor Chesterfield for offering to host us.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Sadly, have had to cancel the Annual Christmas card presentation award tonight, as I have had this dreadful flu bug this week. Thank you to the children of Dunston Primary for their fantastic designs which I look forward to showing off at the rearranged event. 1/2

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Thanks. I will ask about that. It may be related to seniority of the post, as newly qualified nurses would not have 3 years experience, but I will ask the question.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I notice that website story is from 16 months ago but I accept it is still on the site. I have been told that overseas recruitment of nurses has been stopped but will enquire at CRH again.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I have answered that in response to a different question though I do have some sympathy with the suggestion. I honestly wasn't attempting to belittle and I didn't take the inference you did. Maybe that was how it was meant but that wasn't was said and I wasn't being deliberately obtuse.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

It has happened and I have experienced it. But it is not the main issue with regard to illegal migration, which is why I regret having reaponded in the way I did last night. So I dont want to further emphasise what I rather wish I hadn't raised in the first place.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

It was an answer to the question- 'why is it illegal to work?'. So in that context it was a perfectly logical answer.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Have had meeting this morning with service provider who supports adults with learning disabilities. They raised the issue that many NHS units don't seem to have enough experience of supporting LD and autistic adults in care settings. Will pursue locally and nationally.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Firstly I have no problem with legal employment. Secondly, We actually have lots of UK based nursing graduates struggling to find work and as result, Chesterfield, like many trusts, have stopped recruiting overseas nurses.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I don't. I have helped an asylum seeker who is well established in Chesterfield get UK citizenship. And I have been down and met asylum seekers at the Chesterfield hotel. I dislike illegal working.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I have also got other work to do. I think I've responded in good faith to the good faith challenges posed to me.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I disagree. I think we need to know who is here and who can work here and be free to say No to those we don't want here.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

We want to prevent people working illegally. Legal workers pay tax. Jobs should be for those entitled to be and work here. What doesn't make sense about that?

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

We want economic migrants to apply for work visa not claim to be seeking asylum. And fact AS don't work does reduce bogus claims. But we still have lots claiming asylum who are not genuinely fleeing persecution but want to be here.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I have some sympathy with allowing asylum seekers to work but it will definitely increase attraction of choosing UK to come to which is why its not allowed. We need to speed up processing (already improved) & speed up appeals for unsuccessful claims.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I did. And now I know more than I did. Which is good.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Yes, like increase in Min wage Most progressive budget in a generation Biggest improvement in workers rights Introduction of Mansion tax Huge improvement in renters rights... Shall I go on?

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Yes so I now understand. Glad we have greater clarity on that. It had been worrying me.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Of course I'm not a racist nor am I wanting to stoke a culture war. I support asylum, and I love that we are a more diverse society than we were. But none of that undermines the fact that we need to know who is here and who is entitled to work here.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I'm not the Minister and the consultation is only just beginning, so the truth is I dont yet know the scope of it and how it will work and when I do, I'll make a judgement on whether I support it. That's why I asked the question.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

However, I reiterate the original and main point I made which is if Digital ID can help reduce illegal work then that is a good thing. And it is not progressive to lose control of who is entitled to be and work here.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I have deleted a post I made which referred to 'International health system', because whilst health tourism does exist, it is not the main issue surrounding the need for stronger borders and I appreciate the post could undermine the brilliant work by many migrant NHS workers. I was clumsy. Sorry.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Really? Can you explain what you mean, because on the face of it that is wrong?

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I'm passionate about equality of opportunity, believe in value of work and the welfare state safety net. Opposed (almost) everything Thatcher did, and recognise that (almost) every progressive change has happened because of Labour governments.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Yeah, do. Because getting a grip on the system and ensuring only people entitled to work, do so, helps us keep out people who are talking about draconian and disgusting measures. I support a functioning asylum system and have visited local asylum hotel to meet asylum seekers.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I am both a citizen and voter too, in my community, as is my family. If you are local and think I can help with the problems though, please get in touch. members.parliament.uk/member/3952/...

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Contact information for Mr Toby Perkins - MPs and Lords - UK Parliament

Mr Toby Perkins is the Labour MP for Chesterfield, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I suspect there may be 'human beings' without an encyclopaedic knowledge of exact production dates of cartoons, although 'Soup or Sonic' was 1980, so I was arguably right. What's less open to contradiction is there is nothing progressive about illegal work.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

No, but I think 2113 was the tip of the iceberg. You might love denial, I don't

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Hey, I love 1980s cartoons too, ( particularly Wily Coyote), but I am very much in real world. Meeting residents with real life problems every Friday keeps me rooted. Nothing progressive about supporting illegal migration.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

So you think right now our paper based system is preventing illegal working? Criminal gangs loving current system.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

(With subtitles) My Q to Cabinet Minister on how Digital ID can help stop the criminal gangs selling Britain as easy destination to work illegally.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

My Great grandfather served with the Royal Naval division in Ypres, Gallipoli and on the Western Front. Lovely to see this dedication and the moving words of Sir Winston. www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2025/no...

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Magnificent monument to ‘remarkable’ WW1 naval warriors rededicated in London

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

I think it gets bigger every year! Amazing turnout for #chesterfield #remembranceday service. Some shots from another memorable day. Excellent and thought provoking address from Vicar of Chesterfield Patrick Colman.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Another excellent night of dance with the Karthak Rockers at @AsianAssociati1 Diwali celebration tonight. Had a fusion of Indian and Irish dancing to end an outstanding evening. Well done all!

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Wildlife and Countryside Link @wclnews.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

@tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social is right to call for stronger Biodiversity Net Gain👇 labourlist.org/2025/10/biod... We're calling for the scheme to be given increased ambition, loopholes to be closed & more monitoring & enforcement resources to ensure the scheme delivers for nature & building🏡

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Toby Perkins: 'Biodiversity net gain should be strengthened not scrapped' - LabourList

Environmental Audit Committee Chair Toby Perkins argues that scrapping biodiversity net gain would be bad for nature, business and for good housebuilding.

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Leukaemia UK @leukaemiauk.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Thanks @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social for taking time at #Lab25 to meet us. We discussed the importance of ensuring that earlier leukaemia diagnosis is prioritised across the NHS.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

I met with @breastcancernow.bsky.social at the launch of their new report and learnt more about the urgent changes needed to ensure people living with incurable secondary breast cancer can access new treatments to give them #MoreTimeToLive

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

This weekend is the fabulous @ashgatehospice.bsky.social sparkle walk. This year Amanda and I will be joining the thousands of others at this great event. If you'd like to donate to a fabulous cause, please click on the link below. justgiving.com/page/toby-pe...

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Toby and Amanda walk the Sparkle Night Walk for Ashgate Hospice

Help Toby Perkins raise money to support Ashgate Hospice

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

7/ The government’s own impact assessment suggests that 250,000 people will be pushed into poverty by these changes

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

6/ enjoy more confidence from the disabled community. The current system is deeply flawed, and these changes seem to reduce the numbers who receive the payment without much improvement to the nuances required to assess who is in need of the payment.

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

5/ enough to suggest that the government are minded to make the changes that would make the bill palatable and so I hope that, even at this late stage, the government will pause and reflect on how they can achieve their aims of modernising support for disabled people in a way that will

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

4/ many of whom really need the payment in order to be able to access work or to cope with their disability. I accept that many well intentioned colleagues are hopeful that through the passage of the bill it will be improved and I respect their choice to take that approach, but I have not heard

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

3/ I recognise that our welfare system is in need of reform and that there are many positive measures within this bill which I hope the government will continue to pursue. However, I fear that the changes to eligibility for Personal independence payment will hit too many disabled people,

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Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

2/ and have met with disability campaigners and those who help the disabled as well as constituents’ who currently receive Personal Independence payment and were set to lose it under these reforms. I have also listened to government ministers who have set out their aims with this bill.

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