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@debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
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  • Israel2
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  • Skills England4
  • Labour Party3
  • Alzheimer's Society3
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  • Education16 postssupportive
  • Cost of Living9 postssupportive
  • Health & NHS9 postssupportive
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23 Apr 2026EducationmeasuredAs an arms-length agency of #DWP, this was an excellent opportunity to examine how Skills England is working to address the mismatch between the demands of the UK's businesses and the skills on offer amongst our workforce.
23 Apr 2026EducationmeasuredThis morning, the #WorkandPensionsSelectCommittee heard evidence from #skills_england's Chair, co-CEO, and Deputy-CEO, Phil Smith, Tessa Griffiths and Gemma Marsh. Post 16 skills including the work of Skills England has moved from @departmentforedu.bsky.social to #DWP
22 Apr 2026Culture & CommunitymeasuredPrestur was the 2017 Icelandic Horse World Champion and is a regular participant at youth events in South Wales and beyond.
22 Apr 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryI was delighted to meet Prestur, the Icelandic horse, in Parliament. This gentle, intuitive animal supports neurodivergent children and adults, building confidence, emotional connection, and inclusive participation in equestrian sport and beyond.
21 Apr 2026Defence & SecuritymeasuredPlease read my statement on why Lord Robertson's speech last week was only partially right.
21 Apr 2026EducationcelebratoryWeek two will be spent working with Oldham and Saddleworth-based organisations and charities. And on the last day participants will 'graduate'! There will be a visit to Parliament where the group will have a tour of Parliament and meet various politicians, journalists and advisors.
21 Apr 2026Culture & CommunitymeasuredPrevious speakers at the summer school have included Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, Rugby League legend Kevin Sinfield, former Lancashire CCC captain John Abrahams, Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, and many, many others.
21 Apr 2026EducationmeasuredYou will spend the first week developing knowledge and understanding of community development, campaigning skills and tools, and will choose placements with local organisations in the second week to put theory into practice.
21 Apr 2026EducationmeasuredThe selected group of young people will be based in Oldham and must be available for every weekday for the duration of the scheme.
21 Apr 2026EducationcelebratoryThe summer school is an opportunity to learn about politics and how you can make a difference. It also provides opportunity to get some work experience. Participants will develop key skills for both future involvement in politics and community based work.
21 Apr 2026EducationcelebratoryI have opened applications for my annual 'Working for your community' summer school for 18-24 year olds a little early this year, as I'm already getting requests from young people.
20 Apr 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredI also asked when this had taken place and what guidance exists for officials on which issues must be escalated to their Ministers. With trust in politics in the UK so low, it is vital that officials and elected politicians make decisions with a full understanding of the facts. #Nolanprinciples
20 Apr 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredIn this afternoon's statement on the Security Vetting issues which allowed Peter Mandelson to be appointed as Ambassador to the United States, I asked the Prime Minister which official had received the recommendation that Mandelson should be denied clearance.
20 Apr 2026Local GovernmentmeasuredIn Derker on my #weeklyMPknock. My team and I were handing out my Annual Report. We also picked up a number of issues including the state of the road, antisocial behaviour and housing. You can always contact me to report any issues you have on abrahamsd@parliament.uk and 0161 624 4248
20 Apr 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredAnother busy surgery, dealing with various issues ranging from anti-social behaviour, housing matters and the NHS. If you have an issue you need support with please contact me at abrahamsd@parliament.uk
20 Apr 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryThey have hosted the Chamber of Commerce, have great relationships with the #TheGrowthCompany, the Founders Club and local businesses like #Billingtons. I am looking forward to their celebration in Alexandra Park later this year.
20 Apr 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryIt was a pleasure to meet #PositiveSteps. Based in the centre of Oldham they co-locate with 20 organisations. Including 50 level 6 career advisors, family team, youth justice service, young carers service, etc.
17 Apr 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredMy Annual Report will be hitting every doorstep in Oldham East and Saddleworth over the next few weeks. In the meantime if you have any issues you'd like help with I'm on abrahamsd@parliament.uk and 0161 624 4248
17 Apr 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredI was out in Glodwick meeting residents on my #weeklyMPknock this Thursday! It was great to be able to talk through my Annual Report with my constituents as well as pick up some casework, eg flytipping.
17 Apr 2026Health & NHScelebratoryBut the Parent Infant Mental Health Service are working to help more families have the most positive experience fundamental to the health, well-being, and development for the baby and their family. You can find more information here: 👇🏼 www.penninecare.nhs.uk/oldham-pimhs
17 Apr 2026Social CareempatheticThe first 1001 days of a baby's life. They should be the happiest - but sadly this isn't every baby's experience.
17 Apr 2026Health & NHScelebratoryIt was incredibly interesting to find out about the different aspects if their work from prevention to supporting babies with brain injuries and their parents.
17 Apr 2026Health & NHScelebratoryI am grateful to Parent Infant Mental Health Services, Pennine Care NHS for inviting me to their Children's Centre in Oldham to hear about their the Parent Infant Mental Health Service.
17 Apr 2026Cost of LivingmeasuredI was keen to hear from our witnesses on what additional measures they believed should be taken to lift even more children out of poverty. Listen here to what the said 👇🏼
17 Apr 2026Cost of LivingmeasuredI recognise and welcome the current measures in the Government's new child poverty strategy – and its projected achievement of lifting half a million children out of poverty – I am concerned by the government’s own estimate that 30% of children will still be living in poverty in 2030.
17 Apr 2026Cost of LivingmeasuredWe welcomed Baroness Ruth Lister, Emeritus Professor of Social Policy @lborouniversity.bsky.social; Edward McPherson, Senior Consultant, WPI Economics;
17 Apr 2026EducationmeasuredAlongside the Chair of the #EducationSelectCommittee, @helenhayes.bsky.social, we continued the #WorkAndPensionsSelectCommittee and #EducationSelectCommittee joint inquiry into Delivering the Child Poverty Strategy.
14 Apr 2026Defence & SecuritymeasuredIf we are to restore peace to the Middle East, and to restore the rules-based international order to health, there have to be consequences to breaking the law.
14 Apr 2026Defence & Securityangryor seeking to do - business in the UK. Israel's flagrant violations of international law must be met with clear sanctions.
14 Apr 2026Defence & SecuritymeasuredIn this afternoon's statement on the Middle East, I asked the Prime Minister whether he agreed with more than 30 former UK Ambassadors who say there must be consequences for those involved in constructing the unlawful E1 settlement in the West Bank and doing -
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SourceBluesky / AT Protocol API · author feed. Each post links to the original on bsky.app.
VerificationOnly handles linked from the MP’s own published list are ingested. Self-declared or unverified handles aren’t included.
ClassificationEach post is LLM-classified for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling), then for tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
WindowThe 60-day summary above; the list covers all classified substantive posts.