Laurence Turner MP
@larry-turner.bsky.social
Labour MP for Birmingham Northfield🌹
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Some more good news for local rail services.
There were claims that Cross-City Line could lose its modern trains next year.
The Department for Transport has confirmed to me that they are staying. (1/2)
There were claims that Cross-City Line could lose its modern trains next year.
The Department for Transport has confirmed to me that they are staying. (1/2)
November 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Some more good news for local rail services.
There were claims that Cross-City Line could lose its modern trains next year.
The Department for Transport has confirmed to me that they are staying. (1/2)
There were claims that Cross-City Line could lose its modern trains next year.
The Department for Transport has confirmed to me that they are staying. (1/2)
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I'm sorry, what?
Green Peers voting with Tories and Lib Dems to undermine the Employment Rights Bill in the House of Lords.... 👀🟩
Green Peers voting with Tories and Lib Dems to undermine the Employment Rights Bill in the House of Lords.... 👀🟩
An open letter to Zack Polanski
We hope that Green Party Peers will see sense and commit to backing working people ✅
We hope that Green Party Peers will see sense and commit to backing working people ✅
November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I'm sorry, what?
Green Peers voting with Tories and Lib Dems to undermine the Employment Rights Bill in the House of Lords.... 👀🟩
Green Peers voting with Tories and Lib Dems to undermine the Employment Rights Bill in the House of Lords.... 👀🟩
Regulated fares are frozen next year for the first time since privatisation. 🛤️🧊
Under the Tories, Longbridge and Northfield commuters' costs went up by 63% (and by 86% from Kings Norton!).
Great action from Labour to encourage more people onto public transport.
Under the Tories, Longbridge and Northfield commuters' costs went up by 63% (and by 86% from Kings Norton!).
Great action from Labour to encourage more people onto public transport.
November 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Regulated fares are frozen next year for the first time since privatisation. 🛤️🧊
Under the Tories, Longbridge and Northfield commuters' costs went up by 63% (and by 86% from Kings Norton!).
Great action from Labour to encourage more people onto public transport.
Under the Tories, Longbridge and Northfield commuters' costs went up by 63% (and by 86% from Kings Norton!).
Great action from Labour to encourage more people onto public transport.
The main ward bloc at West Heath Hospital is being transformed to make it fit for the 21st century.
£7 million in government funding is making the site warmer and cleaner for patients.
It's seriously impressive to see the improvements that are being made in care. (1/2)
£7 million in government funding is making the site warmer and cleaner for patients.
It's seriously impressive to see the improvements that are being made in care. (1/2)
November 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The main ward bloc at West Heath Hospital is being transformed to make it fit for the 21st century.
£7 million in government funding is making the site warmer and cleaner for patients.
It's seriously impressive to see the improvements that are being made in care. (1/2)
£7 million in government funding is making the site warmer and cleaner for patients.
It's seriously impressive to see the improvements that are being made in care. (1/2)
It was an honour to meet Belarus's President-in-exile Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya in Parliament this week.
The Lukashenka regime continues to tighten its repression even as some prisoners are released.
We continue to work on a cross-party basis to support democracy in Belarus.
The Lukashenka regime continues to tighten its repression even as some prisoners are released.
We continue to work on a cross-party basis to support democracy in Belarus.
November 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
It was an honour to meet Belarus's President-in-exile Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya in Parliament this week.
The Lukashenka regime continues to tighten its repression even as some prisoners are released.
We continue to work on a cross-party basis to support democracy in Belarus.
The Lukashenka regime continues to tighten its repression even as some prisoners are released.
We continue to work on a cross-party basis to support democracy in Belarus.
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Representation of disabled people in broadcast tv, both on and off screen, has doubled since 2018, as reported by the @tweetCDN.
Earlier this week, I raised in Parliament the need to go further, to double disability representation again, both on and off our tv screens.
Earlier this week, I raised in Parliament the need to go further, to double disability representation again, both on and off our tv screens.
November 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Representation of disabled people in broadcast tv, both on and off screen, has doubled since 2018, as reported by the @tweetCDN.
Earlier this week, I raised in Parliament the need to go further, to double disability representation again, both on and off our tv screens.
Earlier this week, I raised in Parliament the need to go further, to double disability representation again, both on and off our tv screens.
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It’s great to see Labour holding firm against opposition Peers’ attempts to water down the landmark Employment Rights Bill.
Our general secretary @joannegsusdaw.bsky.social has written to Labour MPs thanking them for their continued support ⬇️
Our general secretary @joannegsusdaw.bsky.social has written to Labour MPs thanking them for their continued support ⬇️
November 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
It’s great to see Labour holding firm against opposition Peers’ attempts to water down the landmark Employment Rights Bill.
Our general secretary @joannegsusdaw.bsky.social has written to Labour MPs thanking them for their continued support ⬇️
Our general secretary @joannegsusdaw.bsky.social has written to Labour MPs thanking them for their continued support ⬇️
For years, SEND specialist FE providers - like Victoria College in Northfield - have not had the same dedicated funding for equipment and building works as other colleges.
I met Education Minister @joshmacalistermp.bsky.social this evening to press the case - it was a constructive discussion.
I met Education Minister @joshmacalistermp.bsky.social this evening to press the case - it was a constructive discussion.
November 17, 2025 at 11:33 PM
For years, SEND specialist FE providers - like Victoria College in Northfield - have not had the same dedicated funding for equipment and building works as other colleges.
I met Education Minister @joshmacalistermp.bsky.social this evening to press the case - it was a constructive discussion.
I met Education Minister @joshmacalistermp.bsky.social this evening to press the case - it was a constructive discussion.
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Residents in south Birmingham can get advice on everything from energy bills to health and wellbeing at community advice fairs this November.
READ HERE:👉 bvoices.uk/3WZYz7Q
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#B31VoicesSupportingLocal
#Birmingham
#BirminghamUK
#B31Voices #BVoices
READ HERE:👉 bvoices.uk/3WZYz7Q
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#B31VoicesSupportingLocal
#Birmingham
#BirminghamUK
#B31Voices #BVoices
November 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Residents in south Birmingham can get advice on everything from energy bills to health and wellbeing at community advice fairs this November.
READ HERE:👉 bvoices.uk/3WZYz7Q
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#B31VoicesSupportingLocal
#Birmingham
#BirminghamUK
#B31Voices #BVoices
READ HERE:👉 bvoices.uk/3WZYz7Q
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#B31VoicesSupportingLocal
#Birmingham
#BirminghamUK
#B31Voices #BVoices
Really good to be back out in Rubery & Rednal and Allens Cross wards today, talking to residents with Labour's candidates.
Special mention for Ronnie owing to the unexpected display of football skills!
Special mention for Ronnie owing to the unexpected display of football skills!
November 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Really good to be back out in Rubery & Rednal and Allens Cross wards today, talking to residents with Labour's candidates.
Special mention for Ronnie owing to the unexpected display of football skills!
Special mention for Ronnie owing to the unexpected display of football skills!
Great to be back at Bellfield Juniors and Infant Schools yesterday.
It was good to hear the 'early adopter' free breakfast programmed is now going well.
Investment is also going in for a new SEND inclusion unit and expanded nursery places. The school deserves a lot of credit for making it happen.
It was good to hear the 'early adopter' free breakfast programmed is now going well.
Investment is also going in for a new SEND inclusion unit and expanded nursery places. The school deserves a lot of credit for making it happen.
November 15, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Great to be back at Bellfield Juniors and Infant Schools yesterday.
It was good to hear the 'early adopter' free breakfast programmed is now going well.
Investment is also going in for a new SEND inclusion unit and expanded nursery places. The school deserves a lot of credit for making it happen.
It was good to hear the 'early adopter' free breakfast programmed is now going well.
Investment is also going in for a new SEND inclusion unit and expanded nursery places. The school deserves a lot of credit for making it happen.
I am sorry to learn of the death of former Longbridge and Northfield Councillor, Randal Brew.
He gave more than thirty years of service and was respected across political divides.
Rest in peace.
He gave more than thirty years of service and was respected across political divides.
Rest in peace.
November 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I am sorry to learn of the death of former Longbridge and Northfield Councillor, Randal Brew.
He gave more than thirty years of service and was respected across political divides.
Rest in peace.
He gave more than thirty years of service and was respected across political divides.
Rest in peace.
I was very glad to welcome Wes Streeting to the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital yesterday.
It's an exceptional facility and we had good conversations on support for specialist trusts.
Bham's NHS waiting lists are down 20% under Labour. Much done, much to do. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
It's an exceptional facility and we had good conversations on support for specialist trusts.
Bham's NHS waiting lists are down 20% under Labour. Much done, much to do. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
November 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I was very glad to welcome Wes Streeting to the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital yesterday.
It's an exceptional facility and we had good conversations on support for specialist trusts.
Bham's NHS waiting lists are down 20% under Labour. Much done, much to do. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
It's an exceptional facility and we had good conversations on support for specialist trusts.
Bham's NHS waiting lists are down 20% under Labour. Much done, much to do. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
It was very moving to join well-attended services arranged by Royal British Legion Austin Branch Northfield and God's Heart for Longbridge this weekend.
It was a privilege to read from Revelation 21:
'Death will be no more. Mourning, and crying, and pain will be no more.'
It was a privilege to read from Revelation 21:
'Death will be no more. Mourning, and crying, and pain will be no more.'
November 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
It was very moving to join well-attended services arranged by Royal British Legion Austin Branch Northfield and God's Heart for Longbridge this weekend.
It was a privilege to read from Revelation 21:
'Death will be no more. Mourning, and crying, and pain will be no more.'
It was a privilege to read from Revelation 21:
'Death will be no more. Mourning, and crying, and pain will be no more.'
Public awareness of dyspraxia is still too low, despite the efforts of campaigners over many years.
I was glad to be able to raise the issue briefly in Parliament earlier this week. (1/2)
I was glad to be able to raise the issue briefly in Parliament earlier this week. (1/2)
November 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Public awareness of dyspraxia is still too low, despite the efforts of campaigners over many years.
I was glad to be able to raise the issue briefly in Parliament earlier this week. (1/2)
I was glad to be able to raise the issue briefly in Parliament earlier this week. (1/2)
Really enjoyed visiting Colmers School and Sixth Form College earlier today and answering students' questions.
November 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Really enjoyed visiting Colmers School and Sixth Form College earlier today and answering students' questions.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Yesterday, Labour MPs stood firm to vote down Conservative and Lib Dem amendments that would water down the landmark Employment Rights Bill. See the highlights here 👇
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
HIGHLIGHTS: Yesterday, Labour MPs stood firm to vote down Conservative and Lib Dem amendments that would water down the landmark Employment Rights Bill. See the highlights here 👇
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The level of online radicalisation going on is far beyond what most people realise.
November 6, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The level of online radicalisation going on is far beyond what most people realise.
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The votes are in: MPs have REJECTED the Conservative and Liberal Democrat attempts to water down Labour's landmark Employment Rights Bill.
Time for the Lords to get out of the way, so the Government can deliver on their manifesto commitment to implement a New Deal for Working People in full.
Time for the Lords to get out of the way, so the Government can deliver on their manifesto commitment to implement a New Deal for Working People in full.
November 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The votes are in: MPs have REJECTED the Conservative and Liberal Democrat attempts to water down Labour's landmark Employment Rights Bill.
Time for the Lords to get out of the way, so the Government can deliver on their manifesto commitment to implement a New Deal for Working People in full.
Time for the Lords to get out of the way, so the Government can deliver on their manifesto commitment to implement a New Deal for Working People in full.
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Excitement builds for annual Christmas Lights Switch-On and festive market
READ HERE:👉 bvoices.uk/49Do329
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#B31VoicesSupportingLocal
#FestiveEvents
#ChristmasEvents
#Longbridge
#Birmingham
#BirminghamUK
#B31Voices #BVoices
READ HERE:👉 bvoices.uk/49Do329
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#B31VoicesSupportingLocal
#FestiveEvents
#ChristmasEvents
#Longbridge
#Birmingham
#BirminghamUK
#B31Voices #BVoices
November 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Excitement builds for annual Christmas Lights Switch-On and festive market
READ HERE:👉 bvoices.uk/49Do329
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#B31VoicesSupportingLocal
#FestiveEvents
#ChristmasEvents
#Longbridge
#Birmingham
#BirminghamUK
#B31Voices #BVoices
READ HERE:👉 bvoices.uk/49Do329
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#B31VoicesSupportingLocal
#FestiveEvents
#ChristmasEvents
#Longbridge
#Birmingham
#BirminghamUK
#B31Voices #BVoices
Heartfelt congratulations to Northfield constituent Andy DeComyn, whose design has been selected for the proposed new memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum to Parliamentary staff and Parliamentarians who fell in conflict.
November 5, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Heartfelt congratulations to Northfield constituent Andy DeComyn, whose design has been selected for the proposed new memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum to Parliamentary staff and Parliamentarians who fell in conflict.
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We’re updating what children learn at school so they’re ready for the modern world.
That means strong foundations, plus new skills like spotting fake news online and understanding money, and access to arts and sport.
Find out more. 👇
That means strong foundations, plus new skills like spotting fake news online and understanding money, and access to arts and sport.
Find out more. 👇
November 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
We’re updating what children learn at school so they’re ready for the modern world.
That means strong foundations, plus new skills like spotting fake news online and understanding money, and access to arts and sport.
Find out more. 👇
That means strong foundations, plus new skills like spotting fake news online and understanding money, and access to arts and sport.
Find out more. 👇
It's disappointing that an inquiry has not been granted.
The history of the Birmingham Pub Bombings makes this a special case.
The survivors and families have been repeatedly let down by public agencies (1/2)
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The history of the Birmingham Pub Bombings makes this a special case.
The survivors and families have been repeatedly let down by public agencies (1/2)
www.bbc.com/news/article...
No inquiry into 1974 IRA Birmingham pub bombings
Security minister Dan Jarvis says existing processes can effectively investigate the case.
www.bbc.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
It's disappointing that an inquiry has not been granted.
The history of the Birmingham Pub Bombings makes this a special case.
The survivors and families have been repeatedly let down by public agencies (1/2)
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The history of the Birmingham Pub Bombings makes this a special case.
The survivors and families have been repeatedly let down by public agencies (1/2)
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Tory and Lib Dem Lords have voted to SCRAP Labour's new protections against being unfairly sacked from day one, meaning workers must wait 6 months for this to happen.
But this isn't over. When the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons, MPs can safeguard day one unfair dismissal protections.
But this isn't over. When the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons, MPs can safeguard day one unfair dismissal protections.
October 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Tory and Lib Dem Lords have voted to SCRAP Labour's new protections against being unfairly sacked from day one, meaning workers must wait 6 months for this to happen.
But this isn't over. When the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons, MPs can safeguard day one unfair dismissal protections.
But this isn't over. When the Employment Rights Bill returns to the Commons, MPs can safeguard day one unfair dismissal protections.
I was at West Midlands Pension Fund's headquarters yesterday to raise delays in payments.
I've helped a number of constituents whose entitlements were delayed. If any former local government workers who are constituents are still affected then please let me know.
I've helped a number of constituents whose entitlements were delayed. If any former local government workers who are constituents are still affected then please let me know.
October 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I was at West Midlands Pension Fund's headquarters yesterday to raise delays in payments.
I've helped a number of constituents whose entitlements were delayed. If any former local government workers who are constituents are still affected then please let me know.
I've helped a number of constituents whose entitlements were delayed. If any former local government workers who are constituents are still affected then please let me know.