Cat Eccles MP
@cateccles.bsky.social
Labour MP for Stourbridge
Labour Cllr for Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
First ODP in Parliament
Cat lady 😸
Labour Cllr for Wollaston & Stourbridge Town
First ODP in Parliament
Cat lady 😸
Things that aren't scary - catching a train.
Things that are scary - the idea of removing staff from trains to save a few quid.
I've raised this before in relation to the Great British Railways Bill and will keep doing so. Thank you to all rail staff who do an amazing job every day.
Things that are scary - the idea of removing staff from trains to save a few quid.
I've raised this before in relation to the Great British Railways Bill and will keep doing so. Thank you to all rail staff who do an amazing job every day.
November 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Things that aren't scary - catching a train.
Things that are scary - the idea of removing staff from trains to save a few quid.
I've raised this before in relation to the Great British Railways Bill and will keep doing so. Thank you to all rail staff who do an amazing job every day.
Things that are scary - the idea of removing staff from trains to save a few quid.
I've raised this before in relation to the Great British Railways Bill and will keep doing so. Thank you to all rail staff who do an amazing job every day.
Yesterday I voted against Nigel Farage's Bill to drag Britain out of the European Convention of Human Rights.
Leaving the ECHR won't stop a single boat nor secure our borders, but it would make us all less safe.
Leaving the ECHR won't stop a single boat nor secure our borders, but it would make us all less safe.
October 30, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Yesterday I voted against Nigel Farage's Bill to drag Britain out of the European Convention of Human Rights.
Leaving the ECHR won't stop a single boat nor secure our borders, but it would make us all less safe.
Leaving the ECHR won't stop a single boat nor secure our borders, but it would make us all less safe.
Hooligans rioting? Bring them to Birmingham 🤦🏻♀️
Tel Aviv football derby between Hapoel and Maccabi called off after rioting
Tel Aviv football derby between Hapoel and Maccabi called off after rioting
Israeli police make nine arrests, citing ‘disorderly conduct, riots, injured police officers’ and infrastructure damage
The Tel Aviv football derby between Hapoel and Maccabi has been called off after rioting and “risks to human life”, Israeli police said.
The match was due to take place on Sunday night at Bloomfield Stadium, a ground the two sides share, as a home fixture for Hapoel. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Hooligans rioting? Bring them to Birmingham 🤦🏻♀️
Today I joined the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) protesting government changes to the Skilled Worker visa scheme which threatens the future of rail and tube staff.
I have written to the Foreign Secretary urging her to press pause on this cruel policy.
I have written to the Foreign Secretary urging her to press pause on this cruel policy.
October 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Today I joined the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) protesting government changes to the Skilled Worker visa scheme which threatens the future of rail and tube staff.
I have written to the Foreign Secretary urging her to press pause on this cruel policy.
I have written to the Foreign Secretary urging her to press pause on this cruel policy.
We need to be strong on climate leadership. This cross party letter tells the Tories how very wrong they are on this.
For ~20yrs the Climate Change Act has powered clean growth & climate action
Proud to co-ordinate 124 MPs & Peers to urge the Conservatives, don’t scrap it
Turning climate leadership into a political football puts our economy, security & children’s future at risk
#ClimateAction
Proud to co-ordinate 124 MPs & Peers to urge the Conservatives, don’t scrap it
Turning climate leadership into a political football puts our economy, security & children’s future at risk
#ClimateAction
October 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
We need to be strong on climate leadership. This cross party letter tells the Tories how very wrong they are on this.
I'm shocked and appalled by reports of attacks at a Manchester Synagogue on the Holy Day of Yom Kippur. 4 people reported injured and police have shot dead the assailant. My thoughts are with those affected and their loved ones.
Manchester synagogue: Four people injured in car and stabbing attack in Crumpsall
Mayor Andy Burnham says the suspect is believed to be dead. Keir Starmer says the attack happening on Yom Kippur - the holiest day in the Jewish calendar - makes it
www.bbc.com
October 2, 2025 at 10:18 AM
I'm shocked and appalled by reports of attacks at a Manchester Synagogue on the Holy Day of Yom Kippur. 4 people reported injured and police have shot dead the assailant. My thoughts are with those affected and their loved ones.
Last week I signed a letter highlighting attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla. Now Israel has illegally intercepted the Flotilla in international waters, abducting British citizens and seizing ships sailing under British flags.
The govt must condemn this attack and demand their immediate release.
The govt must condemn this attack and demand their immediate release.
October 2, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Last week I signed a letter highlighting attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla. Now Israel has illegally intercepted the Flotilla in international waters, abducting British citizens and seizing ships sailing under British flags.
The govt must condemn this attack and demand their immediate release.
The govt must condemn this attack and demand their immediate release.
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LFPME’s statement on the UK Government’s formal recognition of the State of Palestine
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September 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
LFPME’s statement on the UK Government’s formal recognition of the State of Palestine
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Labour's Employment Rights Bill passed in the Commons last night, despite attempts by Tories and Reform to water it down.
This is huge news for workers rights and only Labour is on the side of workers.
This is huge news for workers rights and only Labour is on the side of workers.
September 17, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Labour's Employment Rights Bill passed in the Commons last night, despite attempts by Tories and Reform to water it down.
This is huge news for workers rights and only Labour is on the side of workers.
This is huge news for workers rights and only Labour is on the side of workers.
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Did you know that private train leasing companies made over £400 million in profits in 2023? �”
@catecclesmp agrees that we should end the rolling stock rip-off.
Get your MP to read our vision for the railways bill report today. 👇
September 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Did you know that private train leasing companies made over £400 million in profits in 2023? �”
@catecclesmp agrees that we should end the rolling stock rip-off.
Get your MP to read our vision for the railways bill report today. 👇
Congrats Lucy! Proud to have helped get you on the ballot 💖
My statement on the publication of the final PLP nominations:
September 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Congrats Lucy! Proud to have helped get you on the ballot 💖
Heading back to Westminster today it was lovely to see the new autumnal post box topper at Stourbridge Junction, featuring everyone's favourite @george-station-cat.bsky.social 🧡
Well done to the ever talented Crafting For Communities ! I love the little hedgehogs 🦔
Well done to the ever talented Crafting For Communities ! I love the little hedgehogs 🦔
September 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Heading back to Westminster today it was lovely to see the new autumnal post box topper at Stourbridge Junction, featuring everyone's favourite @george-station-cat.bsky.social 🧡
Well done to the ever talented Crafting For Communities ! I love the little hedgehogs 🦔
Well done to the ever talented Crafting For Communities ! I love the little hedgehogs 🦔
I welcome the sanctions announced today on those linked to the Kremlin's policy of forced deportation and 'russification' of Ukrainian children.
At a meeting with Ukrainian experts and mothers last year I heard harrowing stories of loss, and the damage caused to these children. Bring them home.
At a meeting with Ukrainian experts and mothers last year I heard harrowing stories of loss, and the damage caused to these children. Bring them home.
September 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I welcome the sanctions announced today on those linked to the Kremlin's policy of forced deportation and 'russification' of Ukrainian children.
At a meeting with Ukrainian experts and mothers last year I heard harrowing stories of loss, and the damage caused to these children. Bring them home.
At a meeting with Ukrainian experts and mothers last year I heard harrowing stories of loss, and the damage caused to these children. Bring them home.
Yesterday started early on the picket line with members from @pcsunion.bsky.social Palace of Westminster Security Department. As MP's we rely heavily on these people who simply do not deserve to see their working terms and conditions attacked.
September 4, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Yesterday started early on the picket line with members from @pcsunion.bsky.social Palace of Westminster Security Department. As MP's we rely heavily on these people who simply do not deserve to see their working terms and conditions attacked.
Lies, lies and more damn lies. How is he allowed to spread this nonsense?
The judgement explicitly stated that ECHR was not considered in the ruling.
The judgement explicitly stated that ECHR was not considered in the ruling.
August 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Lies, lies and more damn lies. How is he allowed to spread this nonsense?
The judgement explicitly stated that ECHR was not considered in the ruling.
The judgement explicitly stated that ECHR was not considered in the ruling.
Yesterday the IDF bombed Nasser Hospital in Gaza, not just once, but twice, killing rescuers and journalists who rushed to help.
Ceasefire, release all hostages, sanction the Israeli govt, trade, and all arms sales now.
Photo - Journalist Maryam Abu Daqa, killed yesterday at Nasser Hospital
Ceasefire, release all hostages, sanction the Israeli govt, trade, and all arms sales now.
Photo - Journalist Maryam Abu Daqa, killed yesterday at Nasser Hospital
August 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Yesterday the IDF bombed Nasser Hospital in Gaza, not just once, but twice, killing rescuers and journalists who rushed to help.
Ceasefire, release all hostages, sanction the Israeli govt, trade, and all arms sales now.
Photo - Journalist Maryam Abu Daqa, killed yesterday at Nasser Hospital
Ceasefire, release all hostages, sanction the Israeli govt, trade, and all arms sales now.
Photo - Journalist Maryam Abu Daqa, killed yesterday at Nasser Hospital
Today marks 80 years since VJ day. We remember all those who served in the military in the Pacific and the Far East.
The RAF Red Arrows will be flying over Stourbridge between 1:08 and 1:14pm - keep your eyes on the skies!
The RAF Red Arrows will be flying over Stourbridge between 1:08 and 1:14pm - keep your eyes on the skies!
August 15, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Today marks 80 years since VJ day. We remember all those who served in the military in the Pacific and the Far East.
The RAF Red Arrows will be flying over Stourbridge between 1:08 and 1:14pm - keep your eyes on the skies!
The RAF Red Arrows will be flying over Stourbridge between 1:08 and 1:14pm - keep your eyes on the skies!
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Tireless lobbying making the case for PGDs to be extended to #ODPs by codp.org.uk finally paying off. Key support from @cateccles.bsky.social and Mike Donnellon, College President.
Make sure you comment AND join your professional body making it happen👌
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Make sure you comment AND join your professional body making it happen👌
www.gov.uk/government/c...
College of Operating Department Practitioners
codp.org.uk
August 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Tireless lobbying making the case for PGDs to be extended to #ODPs by codp.org.uk finally paying off. Key support from @cateccles.bsky.social and Mike Donnellon, College President.
Make sure you comment AND join your professional body making it happen👌
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Make sure you comment AND join your professional body making it happen👌
www.gov.uk/government/c...
I've joined colleagues writing to the PM about more than 80 students in Gaza who've won places at UK universities. Sadly they are being prevented by an administrative hurdle to provide biometric data for student visas. There is no Visa Application Centre in Gaza that can record their biometric data.
August 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I've joined colleagues writing to the PM about more than 80 students in Gaza who've won places at UK universities. Sadly they are being prevented by an administrative hurdle to provide biometric data for student visas. There is no Visa Application Centre in Gaza that can record their biometric data.
I have written to the govt about this debacle which has left 1000s of drivers without transport. The handling of this recall has been abysmal and Citroen and Stellantis need to do better to support customers.
August 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I have written to the govt about this debacle which has left 1000s of drivers without transport. The handling of this recall has been abysmal and Citroen and Stellantis need to do better to support customers.
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To mark International Cat Day, West Midlands Railway has officially named one of its Shuttle trains after Meownself
Thank you Cat Eccles MP for unveiling
It is an absolute honour and a very special privilege
Thank you West Midlands Railway
www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/about-us/new...
Thank you Cat Eccles MP for unveiling
It is an absolute honour and a very special privilege
Thank you West Midlands Railway
www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/about-us/new...
August 8, 2025 at 8:52 AM
To mark International Cat Day, West Midlands Railway has officially named one of its Shuttle trains after Meownself
Thank you Cat Eccles MP for unveiling
It is an absolute honour and a very special privilege
Thank you West Midlands Railway
www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/about-us/new...
Thank you Cat Eccles MP for unveiling
It is an absolute honour and a very special privilege
Thank you West Midlands Railway
www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/about-us/new...
International Cat Day was the paw-fect choice to officially name one of the Stourbridge Shuttle trains after our wonderful George the station cat 🧡😺
Thank you George for letting me join you and Dad Ian for the unveiling, you were such a good boy.
Now we need to name the other shuttle! Any ideas?
Thank you George for letting me join you and Dad Ian for the unveiling, you were such a good boy.
Now we need to name the other shuttle! Any ideas?
August 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
International Cat Day was the paw-fect choice to officially name one of the Stourbridge Shuttle trains after our wonderful George the station cat 🧡😺
Thank you George for letting me join you and Dad Ian for the unveiling, you were such a good boy.
Now we need to name the other shuttle! Any ideas?
Thank you George for letting me join you and Dad Ian for the unveiling, you were such a good boy.
Now we need to name the other shuttle! Any ideas?
Fantastic news for Chiltern Railways and their passengers. I worked with Chiltern to lobby the Secretary of State for funding for new carriages and we got the result we wanted!
I'll continue to work with Chiltern, Network Rail and local residents to address noise issues at the Stourbridge depot.
I'll continue to work with Chiltern, Network Rail and local residents to address noise issues at the Stourbridge depot.
August 5, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Fantastic news for Chiltern Railways and their passengers. I worked with Chiltern to lobby the Secretary of State for funding for new carriages and we got the result we wanted!
I'll continue to work with Chiltern, Network Rail and local residents to address noise issues at the Stourbridge depot.
I'll continue to work with Chiltern, Network Rail and local residents to address noise issues at the Stourbridge depot.
I'm pleased the Government has moved on recognition of Palestine, but what will be left by September? There are no hospitals to treat refeeding syndrome, which will inevitably result when starved people start eating again. Aid and healthcare must be a priority now.
July 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I'm pleased the Government has moved on recognition of Palestine, but what will be left by September? There are no hospitals to treat refeeding syndrome, which will inevitably result when starved people start eating again. Aid and healthcare must be a priority now.