@MattWestern_

Labour MP for ‘Warwick & Leamington’, Whitnash & Villages. Arsenal fan.

 Warwick and Leamington
Joined January 2011
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Kanishka Narayan MP
@KanishkaNarayanJul 14
When policies affect young people, they should have a seat at the table. Last week, I was grateful for online safety discussions facilitated by @MattWestern_ with thoughtful students from Campion School and Myton School, and Q&A with brilliant students from @JoWhiteSays’s Parliamentary Summer School.
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Farage is resigning? Presumably to spend more time in Clacton???!!!
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Yachad UK@YachadUKJul 1
1/2 @MattWestern_, who recently joined us on a delegation to Israel & Palestine, spoke in parliament today on the E1 settlement project. E1 is being fast-tracked with the express purpose of ending the prospect of a two-state solution by completely fragmenting the West Bank.
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Bridget Phillipson
@bphillipsonMPJun 24
Kemi lost her head at PMQs - and afterwards too. It's not the first time. She's compared me to a Gestapo officer. I wonder what it is about a working class woman driving record investment in state schools by ending private schools' tax breaks that the Tories hate so much.
Bridget Phillipson
@bphillipsonMPJun 16
The Gestapo marched hundreds of thousands of innocent people to their deaths. I've ended private schools' tax breaks to invest in state schools. No responsible leader makes vile comparisons like this. Kemi Badenoch is not fit to be Prime Minister.
A quote from a Kemi Badenoch interview, comparing Bridget Phillipson to a Gestapo officer.

ALT A quote from a Kemi Badenoch interview, comparing Bridget Phillipson to a Gestapo officer.

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Country first. Given we are witnessing two major global conflicts and suffering a cost of living crisis (fuelled by both wars), we need stability here in the UK and collective leadership abroad. That’s why I am backing Keir.
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Alex Wickham
@alexwickhamMay 12
BREAKING The Prime Minister told a meeting of the Cabinet: “As I said yesterday, I take responsibility for these election results and I take responsibility for delivering the change we promised. “The past 48 hours have been destabilising for government and that has a real economic cost for our country and for families. “The Labour Party has a process for challenging a leader and that has not been triggered. “The country expects us to get on with governing. That is what I am doing and what we must do as a Cabinet.” Ends
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Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy
@JointCtteNSSMar 27
Today we've published a report calling for more clarity from the Government on its National Security Strategy, which aims to improve security at home, project strength abroad and develop ‘sovereign capabilities’. Read our report 👇 committees.parliament.uk/com…
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Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy
@JointCtteNSSMar 25
Chair @MattWestern_ has said he welcomes the publication of Philip Rycroft’s review published today, which supports with many of the recommendations made in the Committee's recent Political Finance report. Learn more about our report ⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/com…
“I welcome the publication today of Philip Rycroft’s review into foreign interference in UK politics. With public trust in politics worryingly low, we cannot allow the perception of foreign money distorting our politics to continue. The review published today is an important step in getting ahead of the problem before dirty money damages our democracy.” Matt Western MP, Chair Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy

ALT “I welcome the publication today of Philip Rycroft’s review into foreign interference in UK politics. With public trust in politics worryingly low, we cannot allow the perception of foreign money distorting our politics to continue. The review published today is an important step in getting ahead of the problem before dirty money damages our democracy.” Matt Western MP, Chair Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy

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Always sad to lose a colossus like Robert Mueller, Such integrity, enhanced even in death by the pathetic musings of his presidential prey. And to note Mueller did his duty and served in Viet Nam.. unlike the draft-dodging Trump bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8dl…

Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81

A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election

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Matt Western MP 🌹 🇬🇧🇨🇦 retweeted
Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy
@JointCtteNSSMar 18
UK politics must be protected from illicit finance. The Government must act now, and amend its Representation of the People Bill. Find out more ⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/com…
The possibility of a major successful foreign financial influence effort targeting UK elections can no longer be ruled out. The perception of foreign money shaping politics is increasingly corrosive. Public trust is already low; it would not take too much to fracture. The Government must make several amendments to its Representation of the People Bill if concerns are to be adequately addressed.

ALT The possibility of a major successful foreign financial influence effort targeting UK elections can no longer be ruled out. The perception of foreign money shaping politics is increasingly corrosive. Public trust is already low; it would not take too much to fracture. The Government must make several amendments to its Representation of the People Bill if concerns are to be adequately addressed.

“These challenges to political finance could prove to be a perennial whack-a-mole; protections need to be made as tight as possible now if we are to get ahead of the problem. Action now would help to safeguard our politics from dirty money. Failure to act could see the UK in real trouble.” Matt Western MP, Chair

ALT “These challenges to political finance could prove to be a perennial whack-a-mole; protections need to be made as tight as possible now if we are to get ahead of the problem. Action now would help to safeguard our politics from dirty money. Failure to act could see the UK in real trouble.” Matt Western MP, Chair

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Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy
@JointCtteNSSMar 18
Cryptocurrency donations pose an unnecessary and unacceptably high risk to the integrity of UK political finance. We also need tighter rules on overseas donors; a new national police unit to oversee political finance; and tougher criminal liability. 🧵 1/2
The Government must immediately ban political donations made through cryptocurrency until firm rules can be developed The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy

ALT The Government must immediately ban political donations made through cryptocurrency until firm rules can be developed The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy

To keep UK politics safe from foreign money, we are calling for: 1. A ban on cryptocurrency political donations until safeguards are in place 2. A new national police unit to oversee political finance 3. Tougher prison sentences for facilitating foreign financial influence 4. Tighter control on donations from companies and overseas individuals

ALT To keep UK politics safe from foreign money, we are calling for: 1. A ban on cryptocurrency political donations until safeguards are in place 2. A new national police unit to oversee political finance 3. Tougher prison sentences for facilitating foreign financial influence 4. Tighter control on donations from companies and overseas individuals

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John Sweeney
@johnsweeneyroarMar 5
I'm writing a book about @Nigel_Farage for @headlinepg. Funnily enough, some of his old associates are blanking me. Is it because after I reported on the killing of a Polish man in Essex in 2016, he said that I had caused him "more misery than any other in 25 years in politics"? So I'm asking the Great British public to lend me a hand because NF is seeking to be our lord and master. Were you at school with NF? Worked with him in the City when he was a tin trader? Met him through politics? Did you drive the pink Cadillac hired by Nathan Gill who last year got ten years for taking bribes from a Russian spy? Do get in touch: johnsweeney.co.uk
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The Labour Party
@UKLabourFeb 24
🚨BREAKING: new poll suggests there is just one point between Labour and Reform in Gorton and Denton. Every vote will count on Thursday. Back Labour and choose unity over Reform’s division.
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The Opinium/Byline Times poll (fieldwork 16-24 Feb 2026) shows Greens tied with Labour at 28%, Reform 27% among voters stating intention; among likely voters, Greens lead at 30%, Labour/Reform 28% each. Graphic omits Greens. bylinetimes.com/2026/02/24/exc… fullfact.org/politics/gorto…
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Big day for ⁦@MattWeston02⁩ .. I, like the rest of the nation, am right behind you (metaphorically😉). Good luck today bbc.co.uk/sport/videos/cn87g…

Winter Olympics 2026: GB's Matt Weston reacts to securing skeleton lead in 'terrific' run

Team GB's Matt Weston smashes the skeleton track record and becomes "the man to beat" with two runs left to race at the Winter Olympics 2026.

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Ellie Reeves
@elliereevesJan 27
Today I have announced the roll out of the Victims Right to Review pilot. Rape victims will have the right for their case to be reviewed by another prosecutor before a decision is made to drop the case. Thank you to @jadeblueLDN for your campaigning. mirror.co.uk/news/politics/m…

Major change to stop rapists going free unveiled as survivor voices relief

Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott, who successfully sued the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said survivors must have the right to challenge decisions not to prosecute

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Wishing all those celebrating Orthodox Christmas in Warwick, Leamington, Whitnash, the villages and across the world, a very happy Christmas. I hope today is filled with much joy for you and your loved ones.
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I’ve written to the Minister for the Middle East about the urgent humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Aid groups face licence revocations & severe access restrictions. I’ve asked what steps the UK will be taking to ensure that life-saving aid reaches those who need it most.
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Jake Richards MP
@JakeBenRichards29 Dec 2025
The Tory Shadow Attorney General is also now Abramovich’s legal counsel - apparently working to protect his assets from efforts to recover them for Ukraine. Barristers should not be judged by the character of their clients. But his political position is clearly untenable.
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A great initiative
John Healey
@JohnHealey_MP27 Dec 2025
This scheme will give Britain’s young people a taste of the extraordinary skills and training on offer across the Army, Royal Navy and RAF. As young people discuss their futures, I want opportunities in our Armed Forces to be part of their conversation. lbc.co.uk/article/armed-forc…

Armed Forces to launch 'gap year' for youngsters to gain military experience | LBC

Ministers eventually want to grow the scheme to over 1,000 young people subject to interest, it is believed

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Good move bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62d…

UK to offer military gap year in effort to boost recruitment

The paid 12-month course is aimed at under-25s, with plans for the scheme to grow to 1,000 young people a year.

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