Today in the Treasury Select Committee I asked the Chancellor how the Government is preparing to protect households and businesses from potential energy bill shocks caused by instability in global markets.
Great to join @alaintolhurst.bsky.social on The Rundown @politicshome.bsky.social alongside economists @jamessmithrf.bsky.social & @nickridpath.bsky.social to talk through the Spring Statement, energy prices and the global outlook.
Clip below on why energy security matters for the UK economy👇
Last week in Cabinet Office Questions, I asked the Minister how the Government is making sure the Civil Service is driving forward on our priorities in Basingstoke, raising living standards and improving the public services we all rely on.
2/2 If you or a loved one are in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar or the UAE, please register with the FCDO so they can provide updates and support: www.gov.uk/register-you...
If you’re a Basingstoke resident and need help, please contact my office.
1/2 Following my question to the FCDO about my constituent in the Middle East, I want to make sure anyone affected knows where to get help.
Following a disturbing case where a woman was assaulted after a stranger was given a key card to her Travelodge room, I joined MPs writing to the company demanding answers.
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The Gov is consulting on whether to raise the minimum age for accessing social media to 16.
Given the strength of feeling locally, I'm hosting an online public discussion for Basingstoke residents and interested stakeholders.
Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-med...
I’ve written to the CEO of Travelodge following a disturbing case where a woman was sexually assaulted after a man was reportedly given her room number and a key card by reception staff.
Alongside MPs and Peers from across Parliament, I’ve asked Travelodge to meet with us to explain what happened.
Pleased to support the Mayor’s Rock Concert for Charity on Sat night
All proceeds go to support St Michael's Hospice & Whitchurch Community Swimming Pool Hampshire
Some great causes and a great night for all those that attended!
Enjoyed knocking doors in Winklebury on Saturday morning with our fantastic candidate in the local elections Cait Fuller discussing with residents what matters to them
Got an issue? Raise it here 👉luke.murphy.mp@parliament.uk http:luke.murphy.mp@parliament.uk
Good to be out doorknocking in Popley on Saturday with Labour’s fantastic candidate in the local elections Ellen Hynes discussing with residents what matters to them
Got an issue? Raise it here 👉luke.murphy.mp@parliament.uk
A brilliant celebration and festival of colour at Carnival Hall yesterday as the community came together to celebrate Holi festival
Celebrations like this make Basingstoke a special place to be as people come together to celebrate as one community
Pleased to join the Manydown drop-in event with residents at Sycamore Halls in Winklebury yesterday to hear more about the development plans.
If you have any questions or concerns you’d like me to raise drop me an email at luke.murphy.mp@parliament.uk and we can raise them with the developer.
Good to join local volunteers this morning and local councillors Tony Jones and Julie Harper on the doors talking to residents in South Ham
Got a concern you want to raise? Contact me here 👉 luke.murphy.mp@parliament.uk
Perfect way to start a Saturday morning doing park run followed by a coffee from the Coffee Barn
🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 What did we learn from the Spring Statement?
📈 Labour MP @lukemurphy.bsky.social, Resolution Foundation's @jamessmithrf.bsky.social and the IFS's @nickridpath.bsky.social join @alaintolhurst.bsky.social to discuss the state of the economy
🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/39ea85
I'm pleased to see this land purchase is complete, a key step towards a new hospital. I will continue to work with ministers, the NHS & local partners to improve hospital waiting times and care now, and press for better GP access and shorter waits.
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Was a pleasure to speak with the brilliant Max and his dad Steve today both from Basingstoke. We had a meeting with the Brittle Bone Society about what MPs need to be doing to support those with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Thank you to everyone in Brighton Hill who came along for a cuppa and to talk to me about your concerns, ideas and priorities for our town.
If you'd like to come and talk to me and my team, I'll be in Popley next time, sign up at this link: buff.ly/gw8I4S7
The UK’s first commercial lithium plant has opened in Cornwall and the lithium will be processed into battery-grade material by LevertonHELM here in Basingstoke.
Energy security. Skilled jobs. Backing Basingstoke.
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Enjoyed catching up w residents in Brighton Hill this am as we knocked doors & then at my coffee afternoon at Christ the King Church
If you want to book a surgery or get in touch, go to my website on lukemurphy.org.uk or drop me an email at luke.murphy.mp@parliament.uk
Yesterday I met with the Policing Minister to make the case for Basingstoke. We train officers here but lose too many to neighbouring forces with higher allowances despite similar living costs. I want to see a fair uplift so we keep officers locally and strengthen neighbourhood policing.
Out in Gorton and Denton campaigning for our fab candidate Angeliki Stogia
Vote for hope, Vote Labour today!
Polls close 10 pm 🌹
I spoke with Kit from ITV about how the proposed changes to the SEND system in the Schools White Paper will build a system where children with additional needs get the right support, at the right time, closer to home - without parents having to fight for it.
Join me for a relaxed coffee afternoon and open conversation to discuss what you care about in our community☕️
Book using this link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coffee-and...
Students at The Vyne Community School have tied in second place at the regional heats of the National Reading Champions Quiz.
A fantastic achievement and a real celebration of reading for pleasure.
Well done to everyone involved 👏
@alcs.co.uk #NRCQuiz2026 #GrowAGenerationOfReaders
Saturday I attended the SNG drop-in at the Ridgeway Centre to hear your views on the proposed regeneration of Buckskin and South Ham.
Many raised concerns about a lack of certainty on timelines, the wider plan and long-term impact.
Yesterday the Government moved to close loopholes putting children at risk online📱
New powers mean we can act within months - not years - on social media age limits, harmful features and AI chatbots🛡️
No platform gets a free pass.
Today I put Basingstoke hospitality & retail businesses' questions and concerns to the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury
🧵 5/5 The Living Standards Coalition is proud to support a plan that puts people, place, and purpose at the centre of the clean energy transition. I encourage community groups and local authorities to engage with the GBE Toolkit and help us build our energy for the future
