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Helen Morgan MP

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Proud to be the MP for North Shropshire and Lib Dem spokesperson for Health and Care. Promoted by North Shropshire Liberal Democrats at Flat B, The Fighting Cocks, SY11 1QE.

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · Nov 15

📣HOW TO GET IN TOUCH📣
I’m afraid I can’t deal with casework over social media, but if you live in North Shropshire my contact details are here.

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · 7h

⚡ Making homes more energy efficient makes sense - it saves electricity and saves money in the long-term.

💷 But I've heard from several constituents whose taxpayer-funded changes have gone wrong.

➡️ The Government must do more to protect consumers and ensure value for money.

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · 12h

#WearItPink

Great to meet supporters and staff from Breast Cancer Now in Parliament this week to celebrate Wear It Pink.

The charity is doing wonderful work researching breast cancer and supporting people affected by the disease.

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · 1d

I am baffled by the decision to withdraw support from someone who has lost their leg but remains determined to work.

I hope this is a case of 'computer says no' and that the Minister's intervention will make sure that common sense is listened to.

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · 1d

It's a tough time to be a farmer - so it's great to see organisations out there talking about mental health among farmers.

I met Yellow Wellies, the NFU and others in Parliament this week to talk about the challenges facing family farms, mental health provision and rural sustainability.

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · 2d

📈 The cost of living keeps rising but for those with pre-1997 pensions their income is not keeping pace.

➡️ I challenged the Government on this yesterday but the Minister appeared to miss the point - the only solution is a change to the law.

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · 3d

It was great to be out and about in Wem with local councillor team Gary and Alan this weekend.

Now back to Westminster for another busy week in Parliament...

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · 6d

A good discussion on NHS resilience as we approach winter.

PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 OUT NOW 🚨 Is the NHS sleepwalking into another winter crisis?

🏥 Lib Dem MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social, Re:State's @rosiebeacon.bsky.social & @thekingsfund.bsky.social's Siva Anadaciva join @alaintolhurst.bsky.social to ask if an NHS winter meltdown can be avoided

🎧 Listen: pod.fo/e/343756

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · 7d

It's Damp and Mould Action and Awareness Week, a campaign on a mission to tackle the widespread issue of damp and mould in homes across the UK. Spearheaded by Oswestry-based Aico, it's become a vital platform for raising awareness and driving action. Find out more at: www.aico.co.uk/damp-mould-a...

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 8d

New research shows GP waits are at a record high. Waiting weeks to see a doctor shouldn’t be the norm.

The Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency plan to save the family doctor.

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · 10d

Today was the first time that Education Ministers have answered questions in the Commons since the St Martins School fire last month.

Staff are working extremely hard to get all students back on-site ASAP - and I'll keep pushing the Government to do more to make sure that happens.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 13d

🚨 LIB DEM WIN: @alisonebennett.bsky.social has secured changes to the Mental Health Bill, ensuring better support for young carers whose parents have mental illness.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 13d

Lib Dems are the winners of by-elections Super Thursday!

💪 Won 7 out of 10 local by-elections
↗️ GAINS from the Conservatives, Labour and the Green Party
🔶 6 from 6 seats in Surrey as what remains of the Blue Wall crumbles away

Congratulations to our brilliant campaign teams and new councillors!

Lib Dems winning - Liberal Democrats have won 7 of 10 local by-elections held this week.

Bar chart showing winning parties:
Lib Dems 7
Reform 1
Ind 1
Con 1

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 13d

FOUR Lib Dem GAINS - from the Conservatives, Labour and the Green Party - to make seven wins from ten in this week's by-elections.

Check out these stonking results 🔽

Camberley West (Surrey) Council By-Election Result:

🔶 LDM: 49.5% (+16.6)
➡️ RFM: 25.9% (New)
🌳 CON: 20.4% (-28.8)
🌹 LAB: 4.3% (-11.4)

No WPB (-2.3) as previous.

Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2021.

Staines (Spelthorne) Council By-Election Result:

🔶 LDM: 37.9% (New)
➡️ RFM: 23.5% (New)
🙋 Ind: 12.3% (New)
🌳 CON: 10.9% (-4.7)
🌍 GRN: 7.7% (-27.8)
🌹 LAB: 7.4% (-17.1)
🧑‍🔧 TUSC: 0.4% (New)

No Ind (-27.4) as previous.

Liberal Democrat GAIN from Green.
Changes w/ 2023.

Ashton (Preston) Council By-Election Result:

🔶 LDM: 37.3% (+15.8)
➡️ RFM: 25.9% (New)
🌹 LAB: 24.3% (-34.6)
🙋 Ind: 5.7% (New)
🌳 CON: 3.5% (-16.3)
🙋 Ind: 3.4% (New)

Liberal Democrat GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.

Guildford South East (Surrey) Council By-Election Result:

🔶 LDM: 41.3% (+18.0)
🌳 CON: 22.8% (-8.1)
🏘️ RGV: 16.3% (-21.4)
➡️ RFM: 12.0% (New)
🌍 GRN: 5.0% (New)
🌹 LAB: 2.6% (-5.6)

Liberal Democrat GAIN from Localist.
Changes w/ 2021.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 20d

No one should be stuck in the awful position of waiting months on end for mental health services.

It's time to supercharge mental health care in this country.

Our Plan to Super Charge mental health services:
-Mental health MOTs at key life points
-A dedicated practitioner in every school
-Full parity between mental and physical health care
-Walk in hubs for children and young people
-Triple taxes on harmful social media giants

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · 23d

Israel today marks 2 years since atrocities were carried out there. Like many others, I’m hopeful that with peace talks underway, hostages can be returned and we see a lasting ceasefire. We must also reflect on the anniversary as a chance to strongly condemn all forms of terrorism and antisemitism.

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · 23d

Reform’s Trump-inspired rhetoric predictably failing to survive contact with reality.

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 25d

Reform likely to raise Kent council tax after cost-cutting drive falters on.ft.com/4pTvJ62

Reform likely to raise Kent council tax after cost-cutting drive falters

Nigel Farage’s party promised to revive local authority finances by slashing wasteful spending

on.ft.com

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 25d

Emergency care is in crisis.

@HelenMorganLibDem.bsky.social explains the Lib Dems plan to end the chaos of corridor care and restore our healthcare services.

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · 26d

I'm running the Oswestry 10k again, in aid of Hope House. They do incredible work for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and provide much-needed support to parents. Please help if you can, I'd be so grateful www.justgiving.com/page/helen-m... #Oswestry10k

Helen Morgan MP's fundraiser for Hope House & Ty Gobaith

Help Helen Morgan MP raise money to support Hope House & Ty Gobaith

www.justgiving.com

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · 28d

I’m horrified by the attack outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

My thoughts are with the victims, emergency services and the Jewish community.

There’s no place for violence like this in our society.

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · Sep 29

🚫 I cannot support a mandatory digital ID where people are forced to turn over their private data just to go about their daily lives.

Liberal Democrats have always stood up to defend civil liberties against government overreach.

We will fight tooth and nail to oppose these plans too.

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · Sep 27

Today I joined Market Drayton Councillor Jeremy Blandford for a look around the annual Ginger and Spice festival. Another great festival, this year featuring a parade in the afternoon. Of course I’ve come home with some Belton cheese and Billington’s gingerbread too!

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · Sep 26

Very sad to hear of the passing of Ming Campbell. He was delightful when I had the pleasure of meeting him and an inspiration to many, including me

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Sep 26

Menzies Campbell, former Liberal Democrat leader, dies at 84

Campbell was North East Fife MP for nearly three decades and was made a peer, and once held UK 100m record Menzies Campbell, the long-serving Liberal Democrat MP who also led the party for 18 months, has died aged 84, his family have said. Lord Campbell, usually known as Ming, died in London after a period of respite care, his grandson Gregor Grant-Suttie said in a statement. He had spent some of his final days watching last weekend’s Lib Dem conference. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Helen Morgan MP @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social · Sep 26

The role of grassroots sport is really important in fostering strong connections to the community. It was good to discuss that, and cricket provision across North Shropshire, with Cricket Shropshire and the England Cricket Board at Whittington Cricket Club yesterday.

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Alex Partridge @alexpartridge87.bsky.social · Sep 24

Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Helen Morgan:

"Nigel Farage wants to impose Trump's dangerous anti-science agenda here in the UK. Peddling this kind of nonsense is irresponsible and wrong.

"It seems Farage would rather see pregnant women suffer in pain than stand up to his idol Donald Trump."

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Josh Self @josh.politics.co.uk · Sep 25

NEW: Lib Dems demand paracetamol public information campaign to counter Farage and Trump “fake news”

Lib Dem health spokesperson @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social comments:

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