Jeff Smith MP
@jeffsmithmp.bsky.social
Labour MP for Manchester Withington. For a reply, or for casework please email [email protected]
I met Historic England in Parliament to mark the launch of this year’s Heritage at Risk Register and learn about how we can work with communities to save ‘at risk’ places – including the four churches in Manchester Withington on the register.
November 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I met Historic England in Parliament to mark the launch of this year’s Heritage at Risk Register and learn about how we can work with communities to save ‘at risk’ places – including the four churches in Manchester Withington on the register.
Parliament’s annual Evidence Week brings together the public, researchers, and MPs to discuss how evidence is used and scrutinised at Westminster. It was good to meet leading researchers and scientists, covering issues on the environment and net zero, health, AI and innovation.
November 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Parliament’s annual Evidence Week brings together the public, researchers, and MPs to discuss how evidence is used and scrutinised at Westminster. It was good to meet leading researchers and scientists, covering issues on the environment and net zero, health, AI and innovation.
Here in Greater Manchester, the Bee Network is transforming how we get around — joining up buses, trams, walking & cycling routes, aiming for 50% of trips by sustainable transport by 2040.
🔗 beeactive.tfgm.com
🔗 beeactive.tfgm.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Here in Greater Manchester, the Bee Network is transforming how we get around — joining up buses, trams, walking & cycling routes, aiming for 50% of trips by sustainable transport by 2040.
🔗 beeactive.tfgm.com
🔗 beeactive.tfgm.com
As COP30 continues, cutting emissions from transport is essential. Nationally, public EV chargepoints have increased 23% in a year, and the Government is investing £2.5bn to expand low-emission public transport and support greener travel choices.
🔗 www.gov.uk/government/n...
🔗 www.gov.uk/government/n...
November 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
As COP30 continues, cutting emissions from transport is essential. Nationally, public EV chargepoints have increased 23% in a year, and the Government is investing £2.5bn to expand low-emission public transport and support greener travel choices.
🔗 www.gov.uk/government/n...
🔗 www.gov.uk/government/n...
Radiotherapy UK held an event in Parliament, where we discussed radiotherapy cancer treatment in Manchester Withington, and why radiotherapy must be made a priority in the upcoming National Cancer Plan
November 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Radiotherapy UK held an event in Parliament, where we discussed radiotherapy cancer treatment in Manchester Withington, and why radiotherapy must be made a priority in the upcoming National Cancer Plan
🏘️ In Manchester Withington, Southway Housing’s Arrowfield retrofit project has upgraded 400 homes to cut energy use and lower bills for residents — a great example of local climate action in practice.
November 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
🏘️ In Manchester Withington, Southway Housing’s Arrowfield retrofit project has upgraded 400 homes to cut energy use and lower bills for residents — a great example of local climate action in practice.
🎒 As part of plans to install solar panels in more than 250 schools nationwide, Ladybarn Primary School here in Manchester is set to benefit. I raised the project in Parliament recently, and look forward to seeing the savings go back into teaching.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
🎒 As part of plans to install solar panels in more than 250 schools nationwide, Ladybarn Primary School here in Manchester is set to benefit. I raised the project in Parliament recently, and look forward to seeing the savings go back into teaching.
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That change is already happening in Manchester.
At Withington Hospital, solar panels and heat pumps are being installed on the new Community Diagnostic Centre — helping cut NHS energy bills and emissions. ☀️
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At Withington Hospital, solar panels and heat pumps are being installed on the new Community Diagnostic Centre — helping cut NHS energy bills and emissions. ☀️
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November 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
That change is already happening in Manchester.
At Withington Hospital, solar panels and heat pumps are being installed on the new Community Diagnostic Centre — helping cut NHS energy bills and emissions. ☀️
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At Withington Hospital, solar panels and heat pumps are being installed on the new Community Diagnostic Centre — helping cut NHS energy bills and emissions. ☀️
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As COP30 continues, the UK’s message is clear: climate action means lower bills, more jobs and energy security.
Through Labour’s Clean Power Mission and Great British Energy, we’re scaling up renewables to power Britain’s future. ⚡
🔗https://www.gov.uk/missions/clean-energy
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Through Labour’s Clean Power Mission and Great British Energy, we’re scaling up renewables to power Britain’s future. ⚡
🔗https://www.gov.uk/missions/clean-energy
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November 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
As COP30 continues, the UK’s message is clear: climate action means lower bills, more jobs and energy security.
Through Labour’s Clean Power Mission and Great British Energy, we’re scaling up renewables to power Britain’s future. ⚡
🔗https://www.gov.uk/missions/clean-energy
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Through Labour’s Clean Power Mission and Great British Energy, we’re scaling up renewables to power Britain’s future. ⚡
🔗https://www.gov.uk/missions/clean-energy
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Saturday was the official ‘opening’ by the Lord Mayor of the new artwork at Mauldeth Road station. A fantastic design by Caroline Coates, celebrating local wildlife including flora and fauna from the parks in Ladybarn.
November 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Saturday was the official ‘opening’ by the Lord Mayor of the new artwork at Mauldeth Road station. A fantastic design by Caroline Coates, celebrating local wildlife including flora and fauna from the parks in Ladybarn.
And on Chorlton Ees, the City of Trees project is planting species like goat willow, hornbeam, alder and oak — creating new woodland for people and nature.
🔗 www.cityoftrees.org.uk/about
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🔗 www.cityoftrees.org.uk/about
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November 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
And on Chorlton Ees, the City of Trees project is planting species like goat willow, hornbeam, alder and oak — creating new woodland for people and nature.
🔗 www.cityoftrees.org.uk/about
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🔗 www.cityoftrees.org.uk/about
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Locally, Chorlton Park’s new Sponge Meadow is using natural techniques to capture rainwater, support wildlife, and reduce flood risk on our doorstep.
🔗 gmet.org.uk/Chorlton-Par...
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November 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Locally, Chorlton Park’s new Sponge Meadow is using natural techniques to capture rainwater, support wildlife, and reduce flood risk on our doorstep.
🔗 gmet.org.uk/Chorlton-Par...
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🔗 gmet.org.uk/Chorlton-Par...
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🌍 As COP30 enters its final week, the focus is on turning words into action.
The Labour Government’s Climate Plan shows how clean energy can cut bills, create skilled jobs, and secure our energy future.
#COP30 #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy [1/3]
The Labour Government’s Climate Plan shows how clean energy can cut bills, create skilled jobs, and secure our energy future.
#COP30 #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy [1/3]
November 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
🌍 As COP30 enters its final week, the focus is on turning words into action.
The Labour Government’s Climate Plan shows how clean energy can cut bills, create skilled jobs, and secure our energy future.
#COP30 #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy [1/3]
The Labour Government’s Climate Plan shows how clean energy can cut bills, create skilled jobs, and secure our energy future.
#COP30 #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy [1/3]
I attended VisitBritain’s #StarringGREATBritain showcase in Parliament — highlighting how our world-class tourism, culture and creative industries are bringing billions into the UK economy and supporting jobs in communities across the country. 🎬✨
November 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I attended VisitBritain’s #StarringGREATBritain showcase in Parliament — highlighting how our world-class tourism, culture and creative industries are bringing billions into the UK economy and supporting jobs in communities across the country. 🎬✨
Did you know…
🤕 1 in 10 retail workers have been assaulted at work
🤬 50% of retail workers have been threatened at work
🗣️ 3 in 4 retail workers have been abused at work
We must put an end to the abuse of shopworkers #Respectweek
🤕 1 in 10 retail workers have been assaulted at work
🤬 50% of retail workers have been threatened at work
🗣️ 3 in 4 retail workers have been abused at work
We must put an end to the abuse of shopworkers #Respectweek
November 13, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Did you know…
🤕 1 in 10 retail workers have been assaulted at work
🤬 50% of retail workers have been threatened at work
🗣️ 3 in 4 retail workers have been abused at work
We must put an end to the abuse of shopworkers #Respectweek
🤕 1 in 10 retail workers have been assaulted at work
🤬 50% of retail workers have been threatened at work
🗣️ 3 in 4 retail workers have been abused at work
We must put an end to the abuse of shopworkers #Respectweek
The National Pharmacy Association held an event for Ask Your Pharmacist Week — highlighting the vital role community pharmacies play in supporting our NHS and local communities.
Find out the things your local pharmacy can help with, which you might not know:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
Find out the things your local pharmacy can help with, which you might not know:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
November 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The National Pharmacy Association held an event for Ask Your Pharmacist Week — highlighting the vital role community pharmacies play in supporting our NHS and local communities.
Find out the things your local pharmacy can help with, which you might not know:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
Find out the things your local pharmacy can help with, which you might not know:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services...
Always an honour to take part in our local Remembrance services - at Southern Cemetery and the Cenotaph at the weekend.
I also planted Manchester Withington’s stake in the Parliament memorial garden — honouring those who served, sacrificed, and lost their lives in conflict.
We will remember them🌹
I also planted Manchester Withington’s stake in the Parliament memorial garden — honouring those who served, sacrificed, and lost their lives in conflict.
We will remember them🌹
November 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Always an honour to take part in our local Remembrance services - at Southern Cemetery and the Cenotaph at the weekend.
I also planted Manchester Withington’s stake in the Parliament memorial garden — honouring those who served, sacrificed, and lost their lives in conflict.
We will remember them🌹
I also planted Manchester Withington’s stake in the Parliament memorial garden — honouring those who served, sacrificed, and lost their lives in conflict.
We will remember them🌹
I attended NHS Blood and Transplant’s parliamentary event to hear about their vital work and how we can all help tackle blood and plasma shortages.
Donating blood saves lives. If you can, please consider registering as a donor:
my.blood.co.uk/sign-up/?int...
Donating blood saves lives. If you can, please consider registering as a donor:
my.blood.co.uk/sign-up/?int...
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I attended NHS Blood and Transplant’s parliamentary event to hear about their vital work and how we can all help tackle blood and plasma shortages.
Donating blood saves lives. If you can, please consider registering as a donor:
my.blood.co.uk/sign-up/?int...
Donating blood saves lives. If you can, please consider registering as a donor:
my.blood.co.uk/sign-up/?int...
The Boaz Trust held their first parliamentary drop-in this week. It was useful to discuss homelessness among people newly granted refugee status, including in south Manchester. Important work being done to push for positive policy reform.
November 7, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The Boaz Trust held their first parliamentary drop-in this week. It was useful to discuss homelessness among people newly granted refugee status, including in south Manchester. Important work being done to push for positive policy reform.
Breast Cancer Now’s annual Wear It Pink photocall in Parliament asks MPs to wear pink to support their campaign.
It was valuable to hear local data and insights, and to show my support for those affected by breast cancer.
It was valuable to hear local data and insights, and to show my support for those affected by breast cancer.
November 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Breast Cancer Now’s annual Wear It Pink photocall in Parliament asks MPs to wear pink to support their campaign.
It was valuable to hear local data and insights, and to show my support for those affected by breast cancer.
It was valuable to hear local data and insights, and to show my support for those affected by breast cancer.
Yesterday was the Second Reading of the Hillsborough Law. It’s a vital step towards ensuring fairness, truth and accountability for victims, families and survivors of public tragedies.
A long overdue change and a lasting tribute to the Hillsborough campaigners who never gave up.
A long overdue change and a lasting tribute to the Hillsborough campaigners who never gave up.
November 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Yesterday was the Second Reading of the Hillsborough Law. It’s a vital step towards ensuring fairness, truth and accountability for victims, families and survivors of public tragedies.
A long overdue change and a lasting tribute to the Hillsborough campaigners who never gave up.
A long overdue change and a lasting tribute to the Hillsborough campaigners who never gave up.
Good to hear about Homeless Link’s Breaking the Cycle campaign to empower homelessness services to scale up their excellent work.
The Government’s upcoming Homelessness Strategy aims to move us from crisis towards a country free from homelessness.
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
The Government’s upcoming Homelessness Strategy aims to move us from crisis towards a country free from homelessness.
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
November 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Good to hear about Homeless Link’s Breaking the Cycle campaign to empower homelessness services to scale up their excellent work.
The Government’s upcoming Homelessness Strategy aims to move us from crisis towards a country free from homelessness.
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
The Government’s upcoming Homelessness Strategy aims to move us from crisis towards a country free from homelessness.
homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
At this week’s PMQs, I was called to ask a question for the first time since returning to the backbenches. I used that opportunity to raise the situation in Gaza, which I know is a concern for many of my constituents.
October 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
At this week’s PMQs, I was called to ask a question for the first time since returning to the backbenches. I used that opportunity to raise the situation in Gaza, which I know is a concern for many of my constituents.
I’m delighted to have been elected to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, which does important work scrutinising the work of the DCMS and its associated public bodies. Hoping to bring my pre-MP experience to the role, and I’m looking forward to getting started this week.
October 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I’m delighted to have been elected to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, which does important work scrutinising the work of the DCMS and its associated public bodies. Hoping to bring my pre-MP experience to the role, and I’m looking forward to getting started this week.
I met senior staff from Great Places housing to discuss their work in South Manchester, raise some concerns about homes they manage in Manchester Withington, and tour the new Rossett development in West Didsbury.
October 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I met senior staff from Great Places housing to discuss their work in South Manchester, raise some concerns about homes they manage in Manchester Withington, and tour the new Rossett development in West Didsbury.