Vicky Foxcroft MP
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Vicky Foxcroft MP
Member of Parliament for Lewisham North
Please send all enquiries to [email protected]
https://www.vickyfoxcroft.org.uk/
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Member of Parliament for Lewisham North
Please send all enquiries to [email protected]
https://www.vickyfoxcroft.org.uk/
https://linktr.ee/vickyfoxcroftmp
And that's 3.3 million served to primary school children in Lewisham.
What a huge a step towards ensuring no child has to learn on an empty stomach. This simple support makes a significant difference for families and gives kids the best start.
#freeschoolmeals
What a huge a step towards ensuring no child has to learn on an empty stomach. This simple support makes a significant difference for families and gives kids the best start.
#freeschoolmeals
Today we celebrated 100 million free school meals provided to children in London’s state primary schools 🎉
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
And that's 3.3 million served to primary school children in Lewisham.
What a huge a step towards ensuring no child has to learn on an empty stomach. This simple support makes a significant difference for families and gives kids the best start.
#freeschoolmeals
What a huge a step towards ensuring no child has to learn on an empty stomach. This simple support makes a significant difference for families and gives kids the best start.
#freeschoolmeals
2.6 million girls now have equal access to football in PE across England, a 31% increase since the 2020/21 season.
Inspired by the Lionesses, girls are keen to play and the FA and Barclays have played a crucial role in making sure they can.
Read more www.englandfootball.com/articles/202...
Inspired by the Lionesses, girls are keen to play and the FA and Barclays have played a crucial role in making sure they can.
Read more www.englandfootball.com/articles/202...
90% of schools in England now offering girls equal access to football in PE lessons
Read more
www.englandfootball.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
2.6 million girls now have equal access to football in PE across England, a 31% increase since the 2020/21 season.
Inspired by the Lionesses, girls are keen to play and the FA and Barclays have played a crucial role in making sure they can.
Read more www.englandfootball.com/articles/202...
Inspired by the Lionesses, girls are keen to play and the FA and Barclays have played a crucial role in making sure they can.
Read more www.englandfootball.com/articles/202...
Labour is freezing regulated rail fares ahead of the budget. 🚄
Cost of living pressures are real for lots of people in Lewisham North and transport costs are a significant part of that. I’m really encouraged the government is taking this step to ease the pressure.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Cost of living pressures are real for lots of people in Lewisham North and transport costs are a significant part of that. I’m really encouraged the government is taking this step to ease the pressure.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Major boost for commuters as rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to freeze rail fares at the Budget, saving existing rail passengers £600 million in 2026/27, across more than a billion train journeys
www.mirror.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Labour is freezing regulated rail fares ahead of the budget. 🚄
Cost of living pressures are real for lots of people in Lewisham North and transport costs are a significant part of that. I’m really encouraged the government is taking this step to ease the pressure.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Cost of living pressures are real for lots of people in Lewisham North and transport costs are a significant part of that. I’m really encouraged the government is taking this step to ease the pressure.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Breakfast clubs boost attendance, attainment and life chances.
Labour is rolling them out for every child to access for free.
The scheme is already active in a number of schools in Lewisham North. Under this new push, 7 more will be eligible.
Labour is rolling them out for every child to access for free.
The scheme is already active in a number of schools in Lewisham North. Under this new push, 7 more will be eligible.
November 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Breakfast clubs boost attendance, attainment and life chances.
Labour is rolling them out for every child to access for free.
The scheme is already active in a number of schools in Lewisham North. Under this new push, 7 more will be eligible.
Labour is rolling them out for every child to access for free.
The scheme is already active in a number of schools in Lewisham North. Under this new push, 7 more will be eligible.
During my four years as Shadow Minister for Disabled People, I worked with lots of individuals & orgs making a huge difference for the disabled community.
Today marks the start of Disability History Month, celebrating their work & the achievements of disabled people in the UK.
Today marks the start of Disability History Month, celebrating their work & the achievements of disabled people in the UK.
November 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
During my four years as Shadow Minister for Disabled People, I worked with lots of individuals & orgs making a huge difference for the disabled community.
Today marks the start of Disability History Month, celebrating their work & the achievements of disabled people in the UK.
Today marks the start of Disability History Month, celebrating their work & the achievements of disabled people in the UK.
Labour’s Financial Inclusion Strategy will break down economic barriers:
🌹The charity Shelter and high street banks providing homeless people with bank accounts;
🌹Boosting financial education in primary schools;
🌹Helping domestic abuse victims rebuild after unfair credit damage.
🌹The charity Shelter and high street banks providing homeless people with bank accounts;
🌹Boosting financial education in primary schools;
🌹Helping domestic abuse victims rebuild after unfair credit damage.
November 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Labour’s Financial Inclusion Strategy will break down economic barriers:
🌹The charity Shelter and high street banks providing homeless people with bank accounts;
🌹Boosting financial education in primary schools;
🌹Helping domestic abuse victims rebuild after unfair credit damage.
🌹The charity Shelter and high street banks providing homeless people with bank accounts;
🌹Boosting financial education in primary schools;
🌹Helping domestic abuse victims rebuild after unfair credit damage.
1,624 people died in reported road collisions in GB in 2023.
I regularly hear from residents in Lewisham North about speeding, dangerous driving & poor enforcement. (1/2)
I regularly hear from residents in Lewisham North about speeding, dangerous driving & poor enforcement. (1/2)
November 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
1,624 people died in reported road collisions in GB in 2023.
I regularly hear from residents in Lewisham North about speeding, dangerous driving & poor enforcement. (1/2)
I regularly hear from residents in Lewisham North about speeding, dangerous driving & poor enforcement. (1/2)
Proud to be an Arthritis Champion, raising the profile of Arthritis UK in Lewisham North.
I’m supporting their work to help reach the 1 in 6 of my constituents living with #arthritis.
Visit www.arthritis-uk.org for resources or call their helpline on 0800 5200 520.
I’m supporting their work to help reach the 1 in 6 of my constituents living with #arthritis.
Visit www.arthritis-uk.org for resources or call their helpline on 0800 5200 520.
November 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Proud to be an Arthritis Champion, raising the profile of Arthritis UK in Lewisham North.
I’m supporting their work to help reach the 1 in 6 of my constituents living with #arthritis.
Visit www.arthritis-uk.org for resources or call their helpline on 0800 5200 520.
I’m supporting their work to help reach the 1 in 6 of my constituents living with #arthritis.
Visit www.arthritis-uk.org for resources or call their helpline on 0800 5200 520.
A huge milestone for animal rights as Labour delivers on another manifesto promise.
With a £75m investment, the strategy will end animal testing for skin and eye irritation by end of 2026 and provide training in alternative methods for new researchers from next year.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
With a £75m investment, the strategy will end animal testing for skin and eye irritation by end of 2026 and provide training in alternative methods for new researchers from next year.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK unveils roadmap for alternative methods
New plan backs researchers to seize on new and developing opportunities to phase out animal tests with specific commitments for the coming years.
www.gov.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
A huge milestone for animal rights as Labour delivers on another manifesto promise.
With a £75m investment, the strategy will end animal testing for skin and eye irritation by end of 2026 and provide training in alternative methods for new researchers from next year.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
With a £75m investment, the strategy will end animal testing for skin and eye irritation by end of 2026 and provide training in alternative methods for new researchers from next year.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Hope the 6 schools taking part in Artsmark Award’s #CelebrateArtsmark in Lewisham North have had a great week.
Brilliant to see local young people given the space and opportunity to be creative and engage with high-quality cultural education.
www.artsmark.org.uk/celebrate.
Brilliant to see local young people given the space and opportunity to be creative and engage with high-quality cultural education.
www.artsmark.org.uk/celebrate.
About Artsmark Celebration Week
Every year we host Artsmark Celebration Week to shout out about the fantastic achievements of our Artsmark settings and advocate for cultural education across the curriculum
www.artsmark.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Hope the 6 schools taking part in Artsmark Award’s #CelebrateArtsmark in Lewisham North have had a great week.
Brilliant to see local young people given the space and opportunity to be creative and engage with high-quality cultural education.
www.artsmark.org.uk/celebrate.
Brilliant to see local young people given the space and opportunity to be creative and engage with high-quality cultural education.
www.artsmark.org.uk/celebrate.
Research shows that over 16,000 young people aged 11–15 still miss school due to bullying.
This #AntiBullyingWeek, I pledge to use my #PowerForGood to champion kindness, respect and every young person's right to belong.
This #AntiBullyingWeek, I pledge to use my #PowerForGood to champion kindness, respect and every young person's right to belong.
November 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Research shows that over 16,000 young people aged 11–15 still miss school due to bullying.
This #AntiBullyingWeek, I pledge to use my #PowerForGood to champion kindness, respect and every young person's right to belong.
This #AntiBullyingWeek, I pledge to use my #PowerForGood to champion kindness, respect and every young person's right to belong.
Had a fantastic afternoon visiting Haberdashers’ Hatcham College recently, where I had the privilege of engaging in a discussion with KS3 and KS4 students about a range of local and national issues - from our justice system to the redevelopment of Lewisham Town Centre.
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Had a fantastic afternoon visiting Haberdashers’ Hatcham College recently, where I had the privilege of engaging in a discussion with KS3 and KS4 students about a range of local and national issues - from our justice system to the redevelopment of Lewisham Town Centre.
Loved seeing John Stainer Community Primary students perform in the Music for Youth Proms at the Royal Albert Hall last night. Supported by MFY Accelerando & the Neville Abraham Foundation, they showcased incredible talent & energy in the choir beside other schools. #MFYProms2025
November 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Loved seeing John Stainer Community Primary students perform in the Music for Youth Proms at the Royal Albert Hall last night. Supported by MFY Accelerando & the Neville Abraham Foundation, they showcased incredible talent & energy in the choir beside other schools. #MFYProms2025
Thinking of all the veterans across the country, including the 1000 plus in Lewisham North, who have previously served in the UK armed forces.
Today, we honour their courage and sacrifice.
Today, we honour their courage and sacrifice.
November 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Thinking of all the veterans across the country, including the 1000 plus in Lewisham North, who have previously served in the UK armed forces.
Today, we honour their courage and sacrifice.
Today, we honour their courage and sacrifice.
As #COP30 begins, the Prime Minister and Energy Secretary have travelled to the summit in Brazil with a clear message: Climate action is the route to lower bills and better lives for people today, while protecting future generations to come.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘We’re leading the way’: Starmer defends plans for green economy before Cop30
PM defies critics calling for a slowdown as he flies to Brazil, where he may have frosty reception after opting out of tropical forest fund
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
As #COP30 begins, the Prime Minister and Energy Secretary have travelled to the summit in Brazil with a clear message: Climate action is the route to lower bills and better lives for people today, while protecting future generations to come.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Today I took part in the #RemembranceDay service in #LewishamNorth, joining the nation to commemorate the fallen. It is my solemn privilege to honour their sacrifice.
@RemembranceDay
@RemembranceDay
November 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Today I took part in the #RemembranceDay service in #LewishamNorth, joining the nation to commemorate the fallen. It is my solemn privilege to honour their sacrifice.
@RemembranceDay
@RemembranceDay
Had a chat with Cllrs. Will and Rudi about the re-opening of the Riverside Youth Club. Packed with fantastic facilities, the centre is open 6 days a week with activities for all ages.
Thanks to Lewisham Council, Youth First and Millwall Community Trust for making this happen. #youthworkweek
Thanks to Lewisham Council, Youth First and Millwall Community Trust for making this happen. #youthworkweek
November 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Had a chat with Cllrs. Will and Rudi about the re-opening of the Riverside Youth Club. Packed with fantastic facilities, the centre is open 6 days a week with activities for all ages.
Thanks to Lewisham Council, Youth First and Millwall Community Trust for making this happen. #youthworkweek
Thanks to Lewisham Council, Youth First and Millwall Community Trust for making this happen. #youthworkweek
Kicked off recess @artsnetworkldn, a local charity providing creative workshops and support to mental health services. CEO Kate Price called for sustained funding for this essential work.
Find out more here artsnetwork.org.uk/wp/
#MentalHealth #DeptfordArt #ArtForEveryone
Find out more here artsnetwork.org.uk/wp/
#MentalHealth #DeptfordArt #ArtForEveryone
November 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Kicked off recess @artsnetworkldn, a local charity providing creative workshops and support to mental health services. CEO Kate Price called for sustained funding for this essential work.
Find out more here artsnetwork.org.uk/wp/
#MentalHealth #DeptfordArt #ArtForEveryone
Find out more here artsnetwork.org.uk/wp/
#MentalHealth #DeptfordArt #ArtForEveryone
In October, the Gov announced plans to introduce V Levels, a third vocational pathway offering an alternative to academic and technical routes like A levels and T Levels. (1/2)
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In October, the Gov announced plans to introduce V Levels, a third vocational pathway offering an alternative to academic and technical routes like A levels and T Levels. (1/2)
I know first-hand just how much Millwall FC does for our local community. That’s why I’m pleased to be supporting the #EFLWeekOfAction, which celebrates EFL clubs and their charities' work. ⚽
Here's a picture of me at Millwall in 2016 - a year after I was first elected!
Here's a picture of me at Millwall in 2016 - a year after I was first elected!
November 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I know first-hand just how much Millwall FC does for our local community. That’s why I’m pleased to be supporting the #EFLWeekOfAction, which celebrates EFL clubs and their charities' work. ⚽
Here's a picture of me at Millwall in 2016 - a year after I was first elected!
Here's a picture of me at Millwall in 2016 - a year after I was first elected!
570,000 more families in London will receive £150m off their energy bills this winter.
Brilliant that Labour is expanding the Warm Home Discount to provide vital cost of living support for low-income households and pensioners across the country.
lbc.co.uk/article/help...
Brilliant that Labour is expanding the Warm Home Discount to provide vital cost of living support for low-income households and pensioners across the country.
lbc.co.uk/article/help...
November 5, 2025 at 12:16 PM
570,000 more families in London will receive £150m off their energy bills this winter.
Brilliant that Labour is expanding the Warm Home Discount to provide vital cost of living support for low-income households and pensioners across the country.
lbc.co.uk/article/help...
Brilliant that Labour is expanding the Warm Home Discount to provide vital cost of living support for low-income households and pensioners across the country.
lbc.co.uk/article/help...
Enjoyed my first Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee oral evidence session on protecting built heritage today.
I was pleased to be able to get in a reference to the decarbonisation works at The Hermitage in Blackheath, which I visited a couple of weeks ago.
I was pleased to be able to get in a reference to the decarbonisation works at The Hermitage in Blackheath, which I visited a couple of weeks ago.
November 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Enjoyed my first Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee oral evidence session on protecting built heritage today.
I was pleased to be able to get in a reference to the decarbonisation works at The Hermitage in Blackheath, which I visited a couple of weeks ago.
I was pleased to be able to get in a reference to the decarbonisation works at The Hermitage in Blackheath, which I visited a couple of weeks ago.
Thanks to Gordon and the team from Music Room London for inviting me to look round their rehearsal and venue space in New Cross. It was interesting to hear about the challenges faced by inner city grassroots music venues, but it's great to have such a cool place on our doorstep!
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Thanks to Gordon and the team from Music Room London for inviting me to look round their rehearsal and venue space in New Cross. It was interesting to hear about the challenges faced by inner city grassroots music venues, but it's great to have such a cool place on our doorstep!
This #TrusteeWeek, shoutout to fellow trustees at Deptford First for their hard work building partnerships to support constituents in financial need.
They’re part of the 1807 amazing trustees in Lewisham North supporting 346 registered charities! 🙌
www.deptfordfirst.org.uk/home
They’re part of the 1807 amazing trustees in Lewisham North supporting 346 registered charities! 🙌
www.deptfordfirst.org.uk/home
November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This #TrusteeWeek, shoutout to fellow trustees at Deptford First for their hard work building partnerships to support constituents in financial need.
They’re part of the 1807 amazing trustees in Lewisham North supporting 346 registered charities! 🙌
www.deptfordfirst.org.uk/home
They’re part of the 1807 amazing trustees in Lewisham North supporting 346 registered charities! 🙌
www.deptfordfirst.org.uk/home
Thanks to Kirsty & Jacqui from The Somerville
for inviting me to see all the work they are doing to keep young people in Lewisham engaged. We had a valuable conversation covering important topics from youth violence to funding challenges and we will continue the conversation!
for inviting me to see all the work they are doing to keep young people in Lewisham engaged. We had a valuable conversation covering important topics from youth violence to funding challenges and we will continue the conversation!
October 31, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Thanks to Kirsty & Jacqui from The Somerville
for inviting me to see all the work they are doing to keep young people in Lewisham engaged. We had a valuable conversation covering important topics from youth violence to funding challenges and we will continue the conversation!
for inviting me to see all the work they are doing to keep young people in Lewisham engaged. We had a valuable conversation covering important topics from youth violence to funding challenges and we will continue the conversation!