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11 Jun 2026Health & NHScelebratoryOne Hour. Three lives saved. Are you the NHS’s missing type? Book your donation this National Blood Week at: www.blood.co.uk
10 Jun 2026EnvironmentcelebratoryGood to take part in the Big Paddle Clean Up 2026 with a paddle litter pick along the River Mersey. Our rivers and waterways are important spaces for recreation, wellbeing and nature, and it was good to see how the paddling community is helping to keep them clean.
9 Jun 2026Culture & CommunitymeasuredFunding available for local charities and community groups! A free online workshop with Postcode Lottery on 10 June will offer advice on funding opportunities and making a successful application: jeffsmithmp.com/2026/06/09/f...
5 Jun 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryNational Fish and Chip Day is back for its 11th consecutive year today, Friday 5th June 🐟🍟 To celebrate I popped into our local, The Cod Cafe on Wilmslow Road. Support your local chippy this National Fish & Chip Day, many of them are still family run and are at the centre of our communities.
4 Jun 2026OthermeasuredHi Jonah. Happy to discuss. Can you email Jeff.smith.mp@parliament.uk
4 Jun 2026EducationcelebratoryThe government is investing over £450 million in school buildings, including 4 schools in Manchester Withington: jeffsmithmp.com/2026/06/04/s...
3 Jun 2026Economy & Jobs (General)celebratoryThe Government is helping more young people into work, but we need partnership with business. Grants of up to £5k are available for businesses for hiring young people - as well as a fully-paid 6-month placement for young people who have been out of work for 18m. Info here: business.gov.uk/recruit
2 Jun 2026EnvironmentcelebratoryPeople Planet Didsbury have produced this great short film featuring local residents and campaigners discussing the action needed to tackle the climate crisis. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRlB...
29 May 2026Culture & CommunitymeasuredThe Ladybarn Litterpick is happening Saturday 30th May, meeting at Ladybarn Community Hub on Royle Street. A chance to meet new friends in the community and improve your area.
27 May 2026Cost of LivingcelebratoryGreat British Summer Savings means cheaper days out for families this summer. Labour is slashing VAT on activities - from cinemas, museums, soft play centres & kids’ meals in restaurants. Plus, children 5-15 will travel for free on busses this August. www.gov.uk/government/n...
27 May 2026Housing & PlanningcelebratoryGreat work from Manchester City Council, which has helped deliver a record year for affordable housing. Nearly 1,000 affordable homes were completed in 2025/26, including 439 for social rent, and many more in the pipeline: ilovemanchester.com/manchester-a...
22 May 2026Social CarecelebratoryI'm pleased to support the Foster Care Fortnight campaign, raising awareness of the every day realities of fostering. We urgently need 6,000 more foster carers across the UK to support children and young people to thrive. Find out more: www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/for-carers/b...
22 May 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryChorlton Pride is back with a fundraising event next Friday 29th May at The Beagle. Join chorlton pride for a game night with great prizes up for grabs, a raffle and a pride themed menu. See more details and book your tickets here: www.designmynight.com/manchester/r...
21 May 2026MP & ParliamentcelebratoryBuilding on the foundations this Labour government has already made, we will build a stronger and fairer country that spreads opportunity for all. That is what last week's King’s Speech, and this Labour government’s second Parliamentary session, will deliver: jeffsmithmp.com/2026/05/21/t...
19 May 2026MP & ParliamentcelebratoryHere are some of the new laws that have been passed in Labour's first parliamentary session in a nutshell. Labour is on your side 🌹
19 May 2026EducationcelebratoryAn interesting time to visit to Withington Girls School on Friday for a Q and A. Always great to see young people so engaged with the big issues facing their future and what's going on in Parliament. Thanks for having me.
15 May 2026Crime & PolicingmeasuredGreater Manchester Police will be holding another one of their regular Partners and Communities Together (PACT) meetings, on Tuesday 19th May, 6-8pm at Withington Methodist Church. This is a great opportunity to speak to the local team about any crime and policing concerns you may have.
14 May 2026Health & NHSmeasuredAs part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, take a look at Mental Health Foundation’s top 10 actions to support good mental health.
14 May 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryManchester Labour is improving every neighbourhood and high street across the city, with investment and work underway in places like Withington. Read more here: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
12 May 2026Health & NHSempatheticIt’s Mental Health Awareness Week. If you, or someone you know is struggling with mental health, support is available across Manchester. You can find information about support available here: jeffsmithmp.com/2026/05/12/m...
11 May 2026Health & NHSmeasuredIt’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme for this week is action and a reminder to start with small steps and build from there.
11 May 2026Health & NHScelebratoryThis is Prestur, an Icelandic horse! I met him in Parliament, showcasing the intuitive support these lovely animals can offer to neurodivergent children and adults. He supports people to navigate stress, and build confidence and resilience.
8 May 2026Culture & CommunitymeasuredGirls still face too many barriers to taking part in sport. The Football Associations Breaking Barriers campaign has free resources for schools to support girls participate in football. Please share with local schools: www.girlsfootballinschools.org/made-for-thi...
6 May 2026MP & ParliamentmeasuredTomorrow is polling day 🗳️ Make sure to bring an accepted form of photo ID to the polling station with you 🪪 The list of accepted forms of ID is here: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e... You can find your polling station here: wheredoivote.co.uk Vote Labour 🌹
6 May 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryAlong with MP colleagues I visited the BBC’s studios at MediaCityUK. Interesting to go behind the scenes, chat with BBC staff, tour the studios and discuss the importance of public service broadcasting. And got to sit in the MOTD pundits chair.
5 May 2026Culture & CommunitycelebratoryLadybarn Curry Night is back for the final time this year 🍛 Free food, meet your neighbours & get housing advice on deposits, tenancies & the Give It Don’t Bin It campaign. Wed 6 May, 5-7pm Ladybarn Community Hub Open to students & local residents - register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ladybarn-n...
5 May 2026Culture & CommunitymeasuredWork in culture, media or sport? The Culture Media and Sport Committee’s ‘State of Play’ inquiry is back and open for submissions — giving you the chance to highlight barriers or missed opportunities for growth. Submit by 19th May: committees.parliament.uk/work/8784/st...
1 May 2026Housing & PlanningcelebratoryRenting in England is changing from today, 1st May 🏡 Our Renters’ Rights Act will: ✔️End “no-fault” evictions ✔️Give more secure tenancies ✔️Tackle unfair rent hikes ✔️ Ban discrimination (kids/benefits) ✔️Improve housing standards See what Martin Lewis says here; www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip/
30 Apr 2026Local GovernmentcelebratoryManchester Labour has made 100 commitments to voters at this year’s local elections. A list of our 100 commitments can be found here- mcrlabour.com/100-ways Vote Labour on the 7th May to support your hard working local Councillors, and ensure Manchester Labour can continue to deliver for our city 🌹
30 Apr 2026TransportmeasuredI met with Northern Rail CEO, Tricia, at the TRU drop-in in Parliament to hear how the Transpennine Route Upgrade will improve connections across the North - supporting jobs, growth, and regeneration along the route. #LevellingUp #TranspennineRouteUpgrade #Northern #Transport
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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.