Luke Murphy MP
@lukemurphy.bsky.social
First ever Labour MP for Basingstoke 🌹
I am committed to using my voice and platform to ending violence against women and girls and helping to build a society where everyone is safe, equal and respected.
Every time we ignore something that doesn't feel right, we miss a chance to set a better example.
Every time we ignore something that doesn't feel right, we miss a chance to set a better example.
November 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I am committed to using my voice and platform to ending violence against women and girls and helping to build a society where everyone is safe, equal and respected.
Every time we ignore something that doesn't feel right, we miss a chance to set a better example.
Every time we ignore something that doesn't feel right, we miss a chance to set a better example.
Over 20,000 extra appointments have already been delivered for people here in Basingstoke at Hampshire Hospitals Trust. That’s what change looks like.
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Over 20,000 extra appointments have already been delivered for people here in Basingstoke at Hampshire Hospitals Trust. That’s what change looks like.
Great to join QMC for the unveiling of Sam Godfrey-Moor’s Purple Plaque.
Sam turned challenges after maternity leave into What’s On 4 Kids, now helping thousands of families and championing women-led small businesses.
A brilliant role model and a proud moment for Basingstoke.
Sam turned challenges after maternity leave into What’s On 4 Kids, now helping thousands of families and championing women-led small businesses.
A brilliant role model and a proud moment for Basingstoke.
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Great to join QMC for the unveiling of Sam Godfrey-Moor’s Purple Plaque.
Sam turned challenges after maternity leave into What’s On 4 Kids, now helping thousands of families and championing women-led small businesses.
A brilliant role model and a proud moment for Basingstoke.
Sam turned challenges after maternity leave into What’s On 4 Kids, now helping thousands of families and championing women-led small businesses.
A brilliant role model and a proud moment for Basingstoke.
I’m really pleased that my work on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill Committee has helped shape important Government amendments. These changes add new safeguards, strengthen the protections already in the Bill and clarifies how the Nature Restoration Fund will ensure positive outcomes for nature.
November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I’m really pleased that my work on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill Committee has helped shape important Government amendments. These changes add new safeguards, strengthen the protections already in the Bill and clarifies how the Nature Restoration Fund will ensure positive outcomes for nature.
I was proud to take Natalie from Glisten Cosmetics - a brilliant Basingstoke-founded and based business - to Number 11 Downing Street so she could share the experiences and ideas of our local businesses directly with the Chancellor ahead of this autumn’s Budget.
November 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I was proud to take Natalie from Glisten Cosmetics - a brilliant Basingstoke-founded and based business - to Number 11 Downing Street so she could share the experiences and ideas of our local businesses directly with the Chancellor ahead of this autumn’s Budget.
👁 By 2026: End testing on animals for skin & eye irritation
🐟 By 2028: Reduce or replace the use of fish in acute toxicity testing of medicines, pesticides & agrochemicals
💊 By 2030: Substantially reduce dogs & non-human primates for investigating drug exposures or effects on heart rhythm
🐟 By 2028: Reduce or replace the use of fish in acute toxicity testing of medicines, pesticides & agrochemicals
💊 By 2030: Substantially reduce dogs & non-human primates for investigating drug exposures or effects on heart rhythm
November 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
👁 By 2026: End testing on animals for skin & eye irritation
🐟 By 2028: Reduce or replace the use of fish in acute toxicity testing of medicines, pesticides & agrochemicals
💊 By 2030: Substantially reduce dogs & non-human primates for investigating drug exposures or effects on heart rhythm
🐟 By 2028: Reduce or replace the use of fish in acute toxicity testing of medicines, pesticides & agrochemicals
💊 By 2030: Substantially reduce dogs & non-human primates for investigating drug exposures or effects on heart rhythm
Great to be back at Hounsome Fields for their grand opening. Looking forward to the new special educational needs provision opening in September!🚸✏️
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Great to be back at Hounsome Fields for their grand opening. Looking forward to the new special educational needs provision opening in September!🚸✏️
Today we pause to remember all those who have died in service of our country, and expresses gratitude to the brave personnel who continue to serve. We must never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
November 11, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Today we pause to remember all those who have died in service of our country, and expresses gratitude to the brave personnel who continue to serve. We must never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
On Armistice Day, we pause to reflect and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country
And to express our gratitude to all our veterans and serving members of the armed forces for their service
And to express our gratitude to all our veterans and serving members of the armed forces for their service
November 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM
On Armistice Day, we pause to reflect and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country
And to express our gratitude to all our veterans and serving members of the armed forces for their service
And to express our gratitude to all our veterans and serving members of the armed forces for their service
Great to meet apprentices from BCoT at ASK Technology 👏
Paul and the team are showing young people that there are amazing design and engineering jobs here in Basingstoke
A focus of this Friday’s Basingstoke Growth Summit is how we train up local people for good jobs and help businesses grow 🚀
Paul and the team are showing young people that there are amazing design and engineering jobs here in Basingstoke
A focus of this Friday’s Basingstoke Growth Summit is how we train up local people for good jobs and help businesses grow 🚀
November 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Great to meet apprentices from BCoT at ASK Technology 👏
Paul and the team are showing young people that there are amazing design and engineering jobs here in Basingstoke
A focus of this Friday’s Basingstoke Growth Summit is how we train up local people for good jobs and help businesses grow 🚀
Paul and the team are showing young people that there are amazing design and engineering jobs here in Basingstoke
A focus of this Friday’s Basingstoke Growth Summit is how we train up local people for good jobs and help businesses grow 🚀
At the end of each month, I’ll be sharing a quick wrap-up of what I’ve been doing as your MP: how many people I’ve supported, the events and meetings I’ve attended across Basingstoke and the contributions I’ve made in Parliament on your behalf.
Here's how October 2025 looked!
Here's how October 2025 looked!
October 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
At the end of each month, I’ll be sharing a quick wrap-up of what I’ve been doing as your MP: how many people I’ve supported, the events and meetings I’ve attended across Basingstoke and the contributions I’ve made in Parliament on your behalf.
Here's how October 2025 looked!
Here's how October 2025 looked!
🚨IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Good news for private renters in England! The Renters' Rights Bill has become law.
🌹 From the right to request a pet to ending ‘no-fault’ evictions, Labour is giving renters the security and stability you deserve
🌹 From the right to request a pet to ending ‘no-fault’ evictions, Labour is giving renters the security and stability you deserve
October 28, 2025 at 10:49 AM
🚨IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Good news for private renters in England! The Renters' Rights Bill has become law.
🌹 From the right to request a pet to ending ‘no-fault’ evictions, Labour is giving renters the security and stability you deserve
🌹 From the right to request a pet to ending ‘no-fault’ evictions, Labour is giving renters the security and stability you deserve
I met with Spencer, Chair of the Hampshire Police Federation, to talk about his campaign to get the Stay Alive suicide prevention app on every police phone in the country.
Police officers face incredibly tough situations every day and we need to make sure they always have the right support.
Police officers face incredibly tough situations every day and we need to make sure they always have the right support.
October 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
I met with Spencer, Chair of the Hampshire Police Federation, to talk about his campaign to get the Stay Alive suicide prevention app on every police phone in the country.
Police officers face incredibly tough situations every day and we need to make sure they always have the right support.
Police officers face incredibly tough situations every day and we need to make sure they always have the right support.
💧Great to see the Government giving the Environment Agency stronger powers to hold water companies like Thames Water to account
Labour’s plan is clear: tougher penalties, no unfair bonuses, £104 billion to fix our water infrastructure & real reform to clean up our rivers for good
Labour’s plan is clear: tougher penalties, no unfair bonuses, £104 billion to fix our water infrastructure & real reform to clean up our rivers for good
October 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
💧Great to see the Government giving the Environment Agency stronger powers to hold water companies like Thames Water to account
Labour’s plan is clear: tougher penalties, no unfair bonuses, £104 billion to fix our water infrastructure & real reform to clean up our rivers for good
Labour’s plan is clear: tougher penalties, no unfair bonuses, £104 billion to fix our water infrastructure & real reform to clean up our rivers for good
Britain's national security will always be Labour's priority. But for the Tories their priority is seeking narrow political advantage on the back of a matter of national security.
October 22, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Britain's national security will always be Labour's priority. But for the Tories their priority is seeking narrow political advantage on the back of a matter of national security.
When politicians promise tax cuts without a plan for how they’ll pay for them, it means less money for schools and the NHS, and higher interest rates and mortgages for everyone else
October 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
When politicians promise tax cuts without a plan for how they’ll pay for them, it means less money for schools and the NHS, and higher interest rates and mortgages for everyone else
Wishing a very Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating! 🪔
Diwali is a time to celebrate light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.
It was great to join the Light It Up Festival in Basingstoke on Friday.
(Photo: Basingstoke Gazette)
Diwali is a time to celebrate light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.
It was great to join the Light It Up Festival in Basingstoke on Friday.
(Photo: Basingstoke Gazette)
October 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Wishing a very Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating! 🪔
Diwali is a time to celebrate light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.
It was great to join the Light It Up Festival in Basingstoke on Friday.
(Photo: Basingstoke Gazette)
Diwali is a time to celebrate light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.
It was great to join the Light It Up Festival in Basingstoke on Friday.
(Photo: Basingstoke Gazette)
Look out for me tomorrow on Politics South speaking about important issues including support for charities, home building and protecting nature, and Basingstoke Business Week coming up in the first week of November.
I always love the opportunity to talk about everything Basingstoke has to offer!😊
I always love the opportunity to talk about everything Basingstoke has to offer!😊
October 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Look out for me tomorrow on Politics South speaking about important issues including support for charities, home building and protecting nature, and Basingstoke Business Week coming up in the first week of November.
I always love the opportunity to talk about everything Basingstoke has to offer!😊
I always love the opportunity to talk about everything Basingstoke has to offer!😊
Great to have Jess in Parliament today sharing her experiences as a SEND parent - we asked her views on the Government’s new Family Hubs announcement
October 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Great to have Jess in Parliament today sharing her experiences as a SEND parent - we asked her views on the Government’s new Family Hubs announcement
Proud that the government is building on the legacy of Sure Start, reviving family services and putting them back at the heart of every community
October 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Proud that the government is building on the legacy of Sure Start, reviving family services and putting them back at the heart of every community
Today marks both World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day.
This artwork - created by a child living in temporary accommodation in Basingstoke - is a powerful reminder of the devastating impacts homelessness has on people’s wellbeing and mental health, especially young people.
This artwork - created by a child living in temporary accommodation in Basingstoke - is a powerful reminder of the devastating impacts homelessness has on people’s wellbeing and mental health, especially young people.
October 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Today marks both World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day.
This artwork - created by a child living in temporary accommodation in Basingstoke - is a powerful reminder of the devastating impacts homelessness has on people’s wellbeing and mental health, especially young people.
This artwork - created by a child living in temporary accommodation in Basingstoke - is a powerful reminder of the devastating impacts homelessness has on people’s wellbeing and mental health, especially young people.
Please see the schedule of my next six coffee afternoons
☕ You can see the full schedule and sign up here:
👉 lukemurphy.org.uk/contact/#meetings
I’m really looking forward to seeing you there
☕ You can see the full schedule and sign up here:
👉 lukemurphy.org.uk/contact/#meetings
I’m really looking forward to seeing you there
October 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Please see the schedule of my next six coffee afternoons
☕ You can see the full schedule and sign up here:
👉 lukemurphy.org.uk/contact/#meetings
I’m really looking forward to seeing you there
☕ You can see the full schedule and sign up here:
👉 lukemurphy.org.uk/contact/#meetings
I’m really looking forward to seeing you there
October 9, 2025 at 11:21 AM
🏚️ Met residents on Culver Road on Friday to discuss concerns about the derelict building owned by Hampshire County Council
📢 Lots of worries about safety and what happens next when the site is sold
🛠️ My team and I are working hard to get answers and make sure residents’ concerns are represented
📢 Lots of worries about safety and what happens next when the site is sold
🛠️ My team and I are working hard to get answers and make sure residents’ concerns are represented
October 8, 2025 at 8:57 AM
🏚️ Met residents on Culver Road on Friday to discuss concerns about the derelict building owned by Hampshire County Council
📢 Lots of worries about safety and what happens next when the site is sold
🛠️ My team and I are working hard to get answers and make sure residents’ concerns are represented
📢 Lots of worries about safety and what happens next when the site is sold
🛠️ My team and I are working hard to get answers and make sure residents’ concerns are represented
Busy but rainy & windy morning doorknocking in Beggarwood today!
Issues raised inc access to GPs, cost of living & special educational needs
Missed you today? I hold regular coffee afternoons and surgeries which you can book or just drop me a line here: www.lukemurphy.org.uk/contact/
Issues raised inc access to GPs, cost of living & special educational needs
Missed you today? I hold regular coffee afternoons and surgeries which you can book or just drop me a line here: www.lukemurphy.org.uk/contact/
October 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Busy but rainy & windy morning doorknocking in Beggarwood today!
Issues raised inc access to GPs, cost of living & special educational needs
Missed you today? I hold regular coffee afternoons and surgeries which you can book or just drop me a line here: www.lukemurphy.org.uk/contact/
Issues raised inc access to GPs, cost of living & special educational needs
Missed you today? I hold regular coffee afternoons and surgeries which you can book or just drop me a line here: www.lukemurphy.org.uk/contact/