Big thank you to the students and teachers for a warm Westhaven welcome! It was a pleasure to discuss life in Parliament and the importance of representation in politics. Their curiosity and engagement promises bright futures! :)

The Knife Angel will soon grace Weston with its presence! It's got a pretty scary name, but this is a powerful symbol against knife crime. If you can spare some time, please consider volunteering to help spread its message for a safer future thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/24238808.…

🚨 Heads up, Weston residents and visitors! Though chances of serious flooding are low in Weston, high tides do pose dangers. Stay safe and steer clear of the promenade tomorrow! 🌊 #NorthSomerset #FloodAwareness n-somerset.gov.uk/news/north-som…

Great to appear a stellar line up alongside Henry Ajder Rachel Wolf John Penrose and Dorka Takasky discussing the impact that generative AI is having on online influence and disinformation operations. You can watch it here youtu.be/ZRG-cL6ye9g?si…

🎯 NEWS: We've now hit our target of 150,000 more children benefitting from government childcare support this week.

But this is only the start, with thousands more families benefitting in the months ahead as we deliver the largest expansion of childcare in our country's history.

I am pleased that after weeks of negotiations, NHS consultants have accepted our fair and reasonable offer.

My statement on why this is good news for consultants, patients and taxpayers. 👇

More cash for walking + cycling encourages safer streets, cleaner air & healthier residents 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️. Not everyone can use active travel though, so it's essential we have a plan to make roads less congested (and, therefore, greener) too!🚗 johnpenrose.org/wp/2024/04/03/…

Putting the clocks forward at #Stonehenge . ⏰➡️ Heritage staff repositioning the stones for the start of British summer time tomorrow #BST #Clocksgoforward 😂

98 new electric buses are about to arrive in & around Weston, with the help of Government cash. They should give us cleaner air, quieter streets, and more comfortable rides – hooray! johnpenrose.org/wp/2024/03/27/…

The Ombudsman report on #WASPI women isn't some distant problem: it's real-life stuff affecting pensioners who’ve suffered injustice, so I asked the Minister to make sure they aren't left waiting any longer #WASPI Campaign

Got a policy idea on #education ? submit it to our new ideas forum! Join the policy discussion and help us develop innovative new policy ideas 🤔💡

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🚨 TOMORROW Bright Blue releases a new book on how to support people on modest incomes better acquire, leverage and draw down assets.

18 essays from leading MPs, CEOs, academics and thinkers.

Fantastic time opening the New Beginnings 4U spring fair today. From helping individuals gain confidence after leaving prison to offering practical and mental support, their work is changing lives. Lots of great stuff to see, buy and do too! #CommunitySupport #NB4U

Had fantastic discussions with the talented folks at @WestonCollege's Institute of Technology! Exciting to see the impact it's making on students and the broader community. Equipping them with essential skills and attracting employers to Weston. #SkillsDevelopment 🧑‍🎓⭐️👩‍💻

Thanks to Richard Holden MP for his contribution and responding to our consultation on the #welfarestate . Great to see our members ideas are being heard!

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Government has boosted NSC's Homelessness Prevention Grant by 50%. Once someone is on the streets the journey back can be an uphill battle, so prevention is far better than cure: thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/24195296.…

Looking for that all-important 1st job? Ready for the next step in your career? The Weston Jobs Fair is back at The Winter Gardens for its 11th year on Thursday, April 11th! 🎉 Come & join us for a day filled with career possibilities. Entry is free! #WestonJobsFair 🚀

We were pleased to launch our new essay collection today on sovereign wealth funds, featuring David Green, Eugene O’Callaghan, John Penrose, Liam Byrne MP, Adam Dixon, John Crompton, Dag Detter, Social Market Foundation’s Richard Hyde & Hari Menon, and others.