Portrait photo of Rachael wearing a suffragette sash
Happy International Women's Day. #IWD #IWD2026 #York
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Portrait photo of Rachael wearing a suffragette sash
Happy International Women's Day. #IWD #IWD2026 #York
Rachael Maskell MP at a World Book Day event
To celebrate World Book Day & UK’s National Year of Reading 2026, I joined ‘Go All In’ campaign, encouraging reading for pleasure. Locally we have some amazing library spaces @YorkExplore which I would encourage all residents to take some time out & enjoy.
#York #WorldBookDay #Reading #Politics
Campaigners in Gorton and Denton holding 'Vote Angelika' signs
Campaigning in Gorton and Denton, polls are open - #VoteLabour for unity not division.
employers, lawyers and financiers” were already present in Parliament in force, and that working people deserved representation of their own.' ....2/2
More of my article for Labour Outlook 👇
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Graphic that reads 'Restore Labour Democracy'
'120 years ago, the Labour Representation Committee secured the historic return of 29 MPs at the 1906 General Election. They stood on a simple but powerful common platform, arguing that “landlords, ...1/2
#Politics #Labour #LabourDemocracy #LabourRepresentationCommittee #RestoreLabourDemocracy
seeking promotion are proven to be competitive in the football league. I joined colleagues for an important campaign meeting in Parliament last week, more in @yorkpress.bsky.social 👇.....2/2
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MPs stood in Westminster wearing 3UP 'PutFootballFirst' scarves
It's been 23 years since the second promotion place to the football league, the National League is long overdue for a third place, as the competition is fierce and the clubs .... 1/2
#York @thenationalleague.bsky.social #3UP #Politics #YorkCityFC #PutFootballFirst
Banner graphic that reads ' Together, March Together, For Love, For Hope, For Unity'
Together - I proudly stand as a co-signatory with the Together Alliance. There is transport from #York for the 28 March in London. Get in touch and check out the statement and other supporters. Strength is in solidarity, hope and unity.
#Politics #Hope #TogetherAlliance
.... and in the wild. Ending puppy smuggling and banning trail hunting amoungst many measures to make a generational shift in animal welfare. 2/2
Rachael Maskell MP stood with an RSPCA campaign board that reads 'I'm speaking up for animal welfare'
Will always join the @rspcaoffficial.bsky.social for their Parliamentary work. Yesterday we discussed the Government's Animal Welfare Strategy which will improve standards and protect animals at home, on the farm ....1/2
#York #Politics #AnimalWelfare #RSPCA
..... unfair leasehold charges with shadowy management companies, we promised to fix this, got it in our manifesto and will now change the law. Thanks to all involved, particularly for the time and preparation taken in our roundtables and meetings. 2/2
The Secretary of State and Rachael Maskell MP holding campaign board that reads 'Protecting Leaseholders from Unfair Charges'
We're ending the feudal leasehold system. ground rents will be capped and commonhold model will be introduced as an option for residents to take up. For many years in opposition I met with constituents trapped with ..... 1/2
#York #Leasehold #Commonhold #Politics
.... unfair leasehold charges with shadowy management companies, we promised to fix this, got it in our manifesto and will now change the law. Thanks to all involved, particularly for the time and preparation taken in our roundtables and meetings. 2/2
Labour's Local Power Plan graphic
Big news today for community energy. A historic, largest ever investment delivered by Labour. Communities can benefit from clean-power, cheaper bills and have energy security. Our Local Power Plan is out today. #York
With the Labour Women's Network at an event in York.
It was such a privilege to be able to attend the @labourwomensnet.bsky.social training and reception in #York, and speak about the experiences that have shaped my political journey. The LWN does really great work in supporting and empowering women to get involved in politics. #persistandprevail
Rachael Maskell MP signing the Holocaust Memorial book in Parliament
On Holocaust Memorial Day I will light my candle to remember and reflect on the holocaust and how we must stand against prejudice and hatred. #HolocaustMemorialDay #LightTheDarkness
York Central Business Rates Summit graphic
On Friday, I am holding a Business Rates Summit for #York Central. I want to hear from as many businesses in the city as possible and invite you to come and share your experience, discuss the challenges & what is needed. Friday 30 Jan, 11:30am, city-centre. Register to attend 🔗in comments
The reports have now been published, and they outline both the challenges for local mental health services, and people’s ideas for a better service.
www.healthwatchyork.co.uk/resource-hub...
Rachael Maskell MP and Healthwatch team stood holding copies of reports
I'm so pleased to have been able to work with @healthwatchyork.bsky.social, on producing two vital reports into people’s experience of our mental health services, based on local feedback they have received. #York
Rachael with Nationwide staff stood outside the branch in York
Pleased to visit Nationwide on #York Parliament St to talk about their 'we're staying put' pledge.
Rachael Maskell MP in York
"One of my first campaigns in the summer of 2015 was after Tories broke their promises & reversed proposals to upgrade #TransPennine route. A decade on, I’m delighted that it is a Labour Government that will invest in the route, in full." #York #Rail
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Bridget Phillipson MP and Rachael Maskell MP at a table
Met with the Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson MP to discuss SEND reform. I presented my report from families and children's experiences in #York following my consultation and roundtable meetings last year. Many thanks to everyone who contributed. We now await the Government's White Paper.
In Parliament I raised my concerns over actions in Venezuela & asked about the scale of accountability for the US President. I believe that UK Government, while not being judge, should strongly condemn the operation & ensure international law is applied. Comments in @yorkpress.bsky.social 👇
Rachael Maskell MP
125 years since the publication of Seebohm Rowntree’s first encyclopaedic report on poverty in York ‘Poverty, A Study of Town Life’ highlighting how 28 per cent of York’s population lived in poverty in 1901. My column for @yorkpress.bsky.social on why this matters 🔗in comments. #York
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Rachael Maskell MP receiving award for 'Campaign of the Year'
With so many outstanding campaigns run in Westminster, it was a surprise to receive the campaign of the year award. I want to say thank you for nomination & I'm so grateful for everyone who shared their stories with me, I'll always put constituents first. More in @yorkpress.bsky.social 👇
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