Matt Bishop MP
@mattbishopmp.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for the Forest of Dean Constituency
Let’s Talk Well support so many young people across our region, and it was great to meet the team to hear their future plans.
They’ve helped thousands over the years, and many families have felt their impact.
Huge thanks to the whole team for having me, and for all you do for our community!
They’ve helped thousands over the years, and many families have felt their impact.
Huge thanks to the whole team for having me, and for all you do for our community!
November 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Let’s Talk Well support so many young people across our region, and it was great to meet the team to hear their future plans.
They’ve helped thousands over the years, and many families have felt their impact.
Huge thanks to the whole team for having me, and for all you do for our community!
They’ve helped thousands over the years, and many families have felt their impact.
Huge thanks to the whole team for having me, and for all you do for our community!
I am pleased to share that so many of you across the Forest of Dean have signed up to take part in UK Parliament Week, and we have achieved an excellent result!
🏆 1st in the South West!
🏆 8th in the country overall!
I hope you all enjoy engaging with the resources throughout the week!
🏆 1st in the South West!
🏆 8th in the country overall!
I hope you all enjoy engaging with the resources throughout the week!
November 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I am pleased to share that so many of you across the Forest of Dean have signed up to take part in UK Parliament Week, and we have achieved an excellent result!
🏆 1st in the South West!
🏆 8th in the country overall!
I hope you all enjoy engaging with the resources throughout the week!
🏆 1st in the South West!
🏆 8th in the country overall!
I hope you all enjoy engaging with the resources throughout the week!
Last week I joined MPs and representatives from children’s palliative care at an APPG event.
The £80m for children’s hospices is a great step, but challenges remain.
I look forward to working with Together for Short Lives and Harry’s Pals to support families across the country.
The £80m for children’s hospices is a great step, but challenges remain.
I look forward to working with Together for Short Lives and Harry’s Pals to support families across the country.
November 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Last week I joined MPs and representatives from children’s palliative care at an APPG event.
The £80m for children’s hospices is a great step, but challenges remain.
I look forward to working with Together for Short Lives and Harry’s Pals to support families across the country.
The £80m for children’s hospices is a great step, but challenges remain.
I look forward to working with Together for Short Lives and Harry’s Pals to support families across the country.
Please submit your questions!
Ahead of my Public Meeting: Roads & Transport across the Forest of Dean, please submit your questions so panellists and key stakeholders can address your concerns with accuracy.
You can submit your questions here 👉
www.wixforms.com/f/7397685347...
Ahead of my Public Meeting: Roads & Transport across the Forest of Dean, please submit your questions so panellists and key stakeholders can address your concerns with accuracy.
You can submit your questions here 👉
www.wixforms.com/f/7397685347...
November 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Please submit your questions!
Ahead of my Public Meeting: Roads & Transport across the Forest of Dean, please submit your questions so panellists and key stakeholders can address your concerns with accuracy.
You can submit your questions here 👉
www.wixforms.com/f/7397685347...
Ahead of my Public Meeting: Roads & Transport across the Forest of Dean, please submit your questions so panellists and key stakeholders can address your concerns with accuracy.
You can submit your questions here 👉
www.wixforms.com/f/7397685347...
I visited Ellwood Community Primary School to celebrate their Artsmark success and see creativity in action.
It was great to meet pupils and staff, hear about their brilliant work that earned a Silver Award, and present gifts to the top five students that entered my Christmas Card Competition!
It was great to meet pupils and staff, hear about their brilliant work that earned a Silver Award, and present gifts to the top five students that entered my Christmas Card Competition!
November 21, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I visited Ellwood Community Primary School to celebrate their Artsmark success and see creativity in action.
It was great to meet pupils and staff, hear about their brilliant work that earned a Silver Award, and present gifts to the top five students that entered my Christmas Card Competition!
It was great to meet pupils and staff, hear about their brilliant work that earned a Silver Award, and present gifts to the top five students that entered my Christmas Card Competition!
I am hosting a drop-in event for all my constituents to come meet and have a chat with me in December.
Please join me during this festive period for a warm drink and a mince pie, where I can hear all about your local and national concerns.
Register here 👉
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mince-pies...
Please join me during this festive period for a warm drink and a mince pie, where I can hear all about your local and national concerns.
Register here 👉
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mince-pies...
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I am hosting a drop-in event for all my constituents to come meet and have a chat with me in December.
Please join me during this festive period for a warm drink and a mince pie, where I can hear all about your local and national concerns.
Register here 👉
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mince-pies...
Please join me during this festive period for a warm drink and a mince pie, where I can hear all about your local and national concerns.
Register here 👉
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mince-pies...
A resident contacted me about an unkept building attracting antisocial behaviour and disturbing neighbours.
After working with the District Council, Town Council and BT Openreach, we identified the owners and secured action.
I’m pleased to have helped resolve the issues they were facing!
After working with the District Council, Town Council and BT Openreach, we identified the owners and secured action.
I’m pleased to have helped resolve the issues they were facing!
November 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
A resident contacted me about an unkept building attracting antisocial behaviour and disturbing neighbours.
After working with the District Council, Town Council and BT Openreach, we identified the owners and secured action.
I’m pleased to have helped resolve the issues they were facing!
After working with the District Council, Town Council and BT Openreach, we identified the owners and secured action.
I’m pleased to have helped resolve the issues they were facing!
❗Event Now Sold Out❗
Thank you to everyone who has registered for my Public Meeting on Roads & Transport in the Forest of Dean.
Tickets are now at full capacity.
If you can’t attend, please cancel so others can join. If you missed out, keep checking the event page for possible availability.
Thank you to everyone who has registered for my Public Meeting on Roads & Transport in the Forest of Dean.
Tickets are now at full capacity.
If you can’t attend, please cancel so others can join. If you missed out, keep checking the event page for possible availability.
November 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
❗Event Now Sold Out❗
Thank you to everyone who has registered for my Public Meeting on Roads & Transport in the Forest of Dean.
Tickets are now at full capacity.
If you can’t attend, please cancel so others can join. If you missed out, keep checking the event page for possible availability.
Thank you to everyone who has registered for my Public Meeting on Roads & Transport in the Forest of Dean.
Tickets are now at full capacity.
If you can’t attend, please cancel so others can join. If you missed out, keep checking the event page for possible availability.
Great to visit The Dean Academy and meet Mrs Rowlands, student leaders, and a group of pupils.
I valued hearing their views on local and national issues that matter to them most.
I look forward to working with schools to create opportunities that help young people feel confident and heard.
I valued hearing their views on local and national issues that matter to them most.
I look forward to working with schools to create opportunities that help young people feel confident and heard.
November 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Great to visit The Dean Academy and meet Mrs Rowlands, student leaders, and a group of pupils.
I valued hearing their views on local and national issues that matter to them most.
I look forward to working with schools to create opportunities that help young people feel confident and heard.
I valued hearing their views on local and national issues that matter to them most.
I look forward to working with schools to create opportunities that help young people feel confident and heard.
Labour is right to abolish Police & Crime Commissioners — and I fully support the plan.
For too long, PCCs have added an unnecessary political layer to policing. Instead of clearer accountability, the system has often created confusion about who is responsible for performance and decision-making.
For too long, PCCs have added an unnecessary political layer to policing. Instead of clearer accountability, the system has often created confusion about who is responsible for performance and decision-making.
November 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Labour is right to abolish Police & Crime Commissioners — and I fully support the plan.
For too long, PCCs have added an unnecessary political layer to policing. Instead of clearer accountability, the system has often created confusion about who is responsible for performance and decision-making.
For too long, PCCs have added an unnecessary political layer to policing. Instead of clearer accountability, the system has often created confusion about who is responsible for performance and decision-making.
🍺 Forest of Dean Pubs – I Want to Hear from You!
Our pubs are the heart of the Forest—supporting local musicians, boosting the economy, and building community.
Share how you think I can support Forest of Dean pubs here:
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Our pubs are the heart of the Forest—supporting local musicians, boosting the economy, and building community.
Share how you think I can support Forest of Dean pubs here:
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November 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
🍺 Forest of Dean Pubs – I Want to Hear from You!
Our pubs are the heart of the Forest—supporting local musicians, boosting the economy, and building community.
Share how you think I can support Forest of Dean pubs here:
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Our pubs are the heart of the Forest—supporting local musicians, boosting the economy, and building community.
Share how you think I can support Forest of Dean pubs here:
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I was keen to visit Coalway Junior School after their recent trip to Parliament! Hearing their highlights and seeing their enthusiasm was fantastic.
Inspiring young voices and supporting political engagement will always be a priority for me.
Thank you, Coalway Junior School, for having me!
Inspiring young voices and supporting political engagement will always be a priority for me.
Thank you, Coalway Junior School, for having me!
November 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I was keen to visit Coalway Junior School after their recent trip to Parliament! Hearing their highlights and seeing their enthusiasm was fantastic.
Inspiring young voices and supporting political engagement will always be a priority for me.
Thank you, Coalway Junior School, for having me!
Inspiring young voices and supporting political engagement will always be a priority for me.
Thank you, Coalway Junior School, for having me!
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 will never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
We will never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
November 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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 will never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
We will never forget the sacrifice and service of those who defended our country and fought for our freedom.
On this Remembrance Sunday, we come together to honour those who fought and gave their lives for our freedom.
To all who have served, those serving today, and their families, thank you.
We will remember them.
To all who have served, those serving today, and their families, thank you.
We will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
On this Remembrance Sunday, we come together to honour those who fought and gave their lives for our freedom.
To all who have served, those serving today, and their families, thank you.
We will remember them.
To all who have served, those serving today, and their families, thank you.
We will remember them.
I was pleased to attend the drop-in event on Access to Disability Equipment.
Across the UK, the system for providing community and medical equipment needs urgent attention to ensure disabled people get the support they need.
The event launched a new APPG report on these barriers.
Across the UK, the system for providing community and medical equipment needs urgent attention to ensure disabled people get the support they need.
The event launched a new APPG report on these barriers.
November 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I was pleased to attend the drop-in event on Access to Disability Equipment.
Across the UK, the system for providing community and medical equipment needs urgent attention to ensure disabled people get the support they need.
The event launched a new APPG report on these barriers.
Across the UK, the system for providing community and medical equipment needs urgent attention to ensure disabled people get the support they need.
The event launched a new APPG report on these barriers.
🤝 Trustees’ Week!
Grateful for all Trustees whose dedication helps charities thrive!
I am excited to share that I’m now a Trustee for Harry's Pals Charity, supporting parent carers and families locally and across the country.
Grateful for all Trustees whose dedication helps charities thrive!
I am excited to share that I’m now a Trustee for Harry's Pals Charity, supporting parent carers and families locally and across the country.
November 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🤝 Trustees’ Week!
Grateful for all Trustees whose dedication helps charities thrive!
I am excited to share that I’m now a Trustee for Harry's Pals Charity, supporting parent carers and families locally and across the country.
Grateful for all Trustees whose dedication helps charities thrive!
I am excited to share that I’m now a Trustee for Harry's Pals Charity, supporting parent carers and families locally and across the country.
My latest monthly newsletter just landed in inboxes!
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Subscribe at www.matt-bishop.org for monthly updates on my work across the Forest and in Parliament.
November 6, 2025 at 10:58 AM
My latest monthly newsletter just landed in inboxes!
Read it here 👉 matt-bishop.org/so/b2Pewogoc...
Subscribe at www.matt-bishop.org for monthly updates on my work across the Forest and in Parliament.
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Subscribe at www.matt-bishop.org for monthly updates on my work across the Forest and in Parliament.
⚖ No prisoner should ever be released in error.
I’ve written to the Justice Secretary over reports of prisoners, including serious offenders, being mistakenly released.
These errors harm public trust, distress victims, and put communities at risk.
I’ve written to the Justice Secretary over reports of prisoners, including serious offenders, being mistakenly released.
These errors harm public trust, distress victims, and put communities at risk.
November 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
⚖ No prisoner should ever be released in error.
I’ve written to the Justice Secretary over reports of prisoners, including serious offenders, being mistakenly released.
These errors harm public trust, distress victims, and put communities at risk.
I’ve written to the Justice Secretary over reports of prisoners, including serious offenders, being mistakenly released.
These errors harm public trust, distress victims, and put communities at risk.
I was pleased to invite Mary from Puzzlewood to Downing Street to meet Chancellor Rachel Reeves and tour Parliament.
Mary shared insights from the Forest of Dean ahead of the Autumn Budget—ensuring our Forest’s voice is heard loud and clear in Westminster.
Mary shared insights from the Forest of Dean ahead of the Autumn Budget—ensuring our Forest’s voice is heard loud and clear in Westminster.
November 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I was pleased to invite Mary from Puzzlewood to Downing Street to meet Chancellor Rachel Reeves and tour Parliament.
Mary shared insights from the Forest of Dean ahead of the Autumn Budget—ensuring our Forest’s voice is heard loud and clear in Westminster.
Mary shared insights from the Forest of Dean ahead of the Autumn Budget—ensuring our Forest’s voice is heard loud and clear in Westminster.
☕️ Last week’s Coffee Morning sparked great conversations on everything from education and animal welfare to energy and foreign affairs.
Thanks to Brockweir Village Shop & Café for hosting!
More dates coming—watch my website, newsletter & column for updates.
Thanks to Brockweir Village Shop & Café for hosting!
More dates coming—watch my website, newsletter & column for updates.
November 4, 2025 at 11:13 AM
☕️ Last week’s Coffee Morning sparked great conversations on everything from education and animal welfare to energy and foreign affairs.
Thanks to Brockweir Village Shop & Café for hosting!
More dates coming—watch my website, newsletter & column for updates.
Thanks to Brockweir Village Shop & Café for hosting!
More dates coming—watch my website, newsletter & column for updates.
I’m pleased to have been appointed as the Backbench Departmental Chair for the Cabinet Office.
I’m looking forward to working collaboratively to strengthen that connection—and to making sure our shared priorities translate into meaningful outcomes for the people we represent.
I’m looking forward to working collaboratively to strengthen that connection—and to making sure our shared priorities translate into meaningful outcomes for the people we represent.
November 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I’m pleased to have been appointed as the Backbench Departmental Chair for the Cabinet Office.
I’m looking forward to working collaboratively to strengthen that connection—and to making sure our shared priorities translate into meaningful outcomes for the people we represent.
I’m looking forward to working collaboratively to strengthen that connection—and to making sure our shared priorities translate into meaningful outcomes for the people we represent.
✨ I was so pleased to have Richard, and his family join me in Parliament this week!
This part of my job really is a privilege.
I will continue to support Richard in his cause moving forward—as his MP and as a friend.
This part of my job really is a privilege.
I will continue to support Richard in his cause moving forward—as his MP and as a friend.
November 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
✨ I was so pleased to have Richard, and his family join me in Parliament this week!
This part of my job really is a privilege.
I will continue to support Richard in his cause moving forward—as his MP and as a friend.
This part of my job really is a privilege.
I will continue to support Richard in his cause moving forward—as his MP and as a friend.
🚜 OVER FARM 🚜
For 40+ years, Over Farm has been at the heart of our community—creating memories for families near and far. I met Rees yesterday and saw the amazing work he and his team do. From pumpkin picking to family events, their dedication is clear. 🎃 We’re so lucky to have them in the Forest!
For 40+ years, Over Farm has been at the heart of our community—creating memories for families near and far. I met Rees yesterday and saw the amazing work he and his team do. From pumpkin picking to family events, their dedication is clear. 🎃 We’re so lucky to have them in the Forest!
October 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🚜 OVER FARM 🚜
For 40+ years, Over Farm has been at the heart of our community—creating memories for families near and far. I met Rees yesterday and saw the amazing work he and his team do. From pumpkin picking to family events, their dedication is clear. 🎃 We’re so lucky to have them in the Forest!
For 40+ years, Over Farm has been at the heart of our community—creating memories for families near and far. I met Rees yesterday and saw the amazing work he and his team do. From pumpkin picking to family events, their dedication is clear. 🎃 We’re so lucky to have them in the Forest!
It was an absolute honour to meet Hayley and Harry yesterday to discuss the formation of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) to support parent carers.
Every parent carer, now and in the future, depends on what we do today.
Every parent carer, now and in the future, depends on what we do today.
October 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
It was an absolute honour to meet Hayley and Harry yesterday to discuss the formation of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) to support parent carers.
Every parent carer, now and in the future, depends on what we do today.
Every parent carer, now and in the future, depends on what we do today.