Vikki Slade MP
@vikkislademp.bsky.social
Lib Dem MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole
Love to read, walk my crazy dog & investigate my family history
Could live on cheese, coffee & dark chocolate
Passionate about climate, children & community development
https://linktr.ee/VikkiSlade
Love to read, walk my crazy dog & investigate my family history
Could live on cheese, coffee & dark chocolate
Passionate about climate, children & community development
https://linktr.ee/VikkiSlade
It’s Parliament Week — a chance to show young people how our country is governed.
I asked local groups & schools to send to ask me anything — Here’s a clip from a question from Magna Academy
Want to ask me something? Join my Youth Conversation event this Friday.
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I asked local groups & schools to send to ask me anything — Here’s a clip from a question from Magna Academy
Want to ask me something? Join my Youth Conversation event this Friday.
Sign up: forms.gle/rTbmntt69Jus...
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It’s Parliament Week — a chance to show young people how our country is governed.
I asked local groups & schools to send to ask me anything — Here’s a clip from a question from Magna Academy
Want to ask me something? Join my Youth Conversation event this Friday.
Sign up: forms.gle/rTbmntt69Jus...
I asked local groups & schools to send to ask me anything — Here’s a clip from a question from Magna Academy
Want to ask me something? Join my Youth Conversation event this Friday.
Sign up: forms.gle/rTbmntt69Jus...
Just out of the Budget, here’s my initial reaction
The good:
• Two-child benefit cap scrapped
• Higher minimum wage
• Respite on energy bills
The bad:
• No VAT cut for hospitality
• New tax on EVs
• Family Farm Tax stays
• Nothing for Dorset
The Ugly:
• The government and the opposition's conduct
The good:
• Two-child benefit cap scrapped
• Higher minimum wage
• Respite on energy bills
The bad:
• No VAT cut for hospitality
• New tax on EVs
• Family Farm Tax stays
• Nothing for Dorset
The Ugly:
• The government and the opposition's conduct
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Just out of the Budget, here’s my initial reaction
The good:
• Two-child benefit cap scrapped
• Higher minimum wage
• Respite on energy bills
The bad:
• No VAT cut for hospitality
• New tax on EVs
• Family Farm Tax stays
• Nothing for Dorset
The Ugly:
• The government and the opposition's conduct
The good:
• Two-child benefit cap scrapped
• Higher minimum wage
• Respite on energy bills
The bad:
• No VAT cut for hospitality
• New tax on EVs
• Family Farm Tax stays
• Nothing for Dorset
The Ugly:
• The government and the opposition's conduct
It’s Budget Day — and the South West can’t be ignored.
For Mid Dorset & North Poole I’m calling for:
• Urgent GP funding in Wimborne
• A 17-month 5% VAT cut for hospitality
• Scrapping the Family Farm Tax
Come on Chancellor — make our Christmas. 🎄
#Budget2025
For Mid Dorset & North Poole I’m calling for:
• Urgent GP funding in Wimborne
• A 17-month 5% VAT cut for hospitality
• Scrapping the Family Farm Tax
Come on Chancellor — make our Christmas. 🎄
#Budget2025
November 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
It’s Budget Day — and the South West can’t be ignored.
For Mid Dorset & North Poole I’m calling for:
• Urgent GP funding in Wimborne
• A 17-month 5% VAT cut for hospitality
• Scrapping the Family Farm Tax
Come on Chancellor — make our Christmas. 🎄
#Budget2025
For Mid Dorset & North Poole I’m calling for:
• Urgent GP funding in Wimborne
• A 17-month 5% VAT cut for hospitality
• Scrapping the Family Farm Tax
Come on Chancellor — make our Christmas. 🎄
#Budget2025
Over 1 in 4 women will experience sexual assault or attempted assault in their lifetime.
This White Ribbon Day, I’m speaking up, everyday actions matter to prevent violence against women and girls.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
#WhiteRibbonDay #WeSpeakUp
This White Ribbon Day, I’m speaking up, everyday actions matter to prevent violence against women and girls.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
#WhiteRibbonDay #WeSpeakUp
November 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Over 1 in 4 women will experience sexual assault or attempted assault in their lifetime.
This White Ribbon Day, I’m speaking up, everyday actions matter to prevent violence against women and girls.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
#WhiteRibbonDay #WeSpeakUp
This White Ribbon Day, I’m speaking up, everyday actions matter to prevent violence against women and girls.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
#WhiteRibbonDay #WeSpeakUp
Yesterday marked a major step in my campaign to ban BBQ’s. I presented my petition, signed by over a thousand residents.
2025 has been the worst year on record for wildfires, with over 900 in Dorset. Disposable BBQ’s are often the cause.
We must act now before the next fire season starts🔥🌿
2025 has been the worst year on record for wildfires, with over 900 in Dorset. Disposable BBQ’s are often the cause.
We must act now before the next fire season starts🔥🌿
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Yesterday marked a major step in my campaign to ban BBQ’s. I presented my petition, signed by over a thousand residents.
2025 has been the worst year on record for wildfires, with over 900 in Dorset. Disposable BBQ’s are often the cause.
We must act now before the next fire season starts🔥🌿
2025 has been the worst year on record for wildfires, with over 900 in Dorset. Disposable BBQ’s are often the cause.
We must act now before the next fire season starts🔥🌿
I joined Lib Dem colleagues across the South West this week to make sure our region isn’t forgotten in the upcoming Budget.
For Mid Dorset & North Pool I’m calling for:
📍 Urgent GP funding in Wimborne, where tight budgets are preventing our two surgeries from expanding and taking on new patients.
For Mid Dorset & North Pool I’m calling for:
📍 Urgent GP funding in Wimborne, where tight budgets are preventing our two surgeries from expanding and taking on new patients.
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I joined Lib Dem colleagues across the South West this week to make sure our region isn’t forgotten in the upcoming Budget.
For Mid Dorset & North Pool I’m calling for:
📍 Urgent GP funding in Wimborne, where tight budgets are preventing our two surgeries from expanding and taking on new patients.
For Mid Dorset & North Pool I’m calling for:
📍 Urgent GP funding in Wimborne, where tight budgets are preventing our two surgeries from expanding and taking on new patients.
After serving on the Devolution Bill Committee, I worked with Jamie Oliver’s team and the @oha-updates.bsky.social to push a clause giving councils the power to restrict fast-food ads near schools and youth spaces. This is about protecting young people.
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
After serving on the Devolution Bill Committee, I worked with Jamie Oliver’s team and the @oha-updates.bsky.social to push a clause giving councils the power to restrict fast-food ads near schools and youth spaces. This is about protecting young people.
It was great to stop & chat to Julia and other @patrioticmillionaires.org The super rich can contribute more to our society - financially and through their many talents that helped their success.
I know Julia has contributed to the improvement of nature reserves in our area, hence proving my point
I know Julia has contributed to the improvement of nature reserves in our area, hence proving my point
November 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
It was great to stop & chat to Julia and other @patrioticmillionaires.org The super rich can contribute more to our society - financially and through their many talents that helped their success.
I know Julia has contributed to the improvement of nature reserves in our area, hence proving my point
I know Julia has contributed to the improvement of nature reserves in our area, hence proving my point
Come on, Chancellor — this budget, cut VAT to save our hospitality sector, revitalise our high streets, and help bring down costs for customers.
I speak to high street businesses all the time and they all tell me the same thing: Cut VAT.
I and the Lib Dems are calling for a 17 month 5% VAT reduction
I speak to high street businesses all the time and they all tell me the same thing: Cut VAT.
I and the Lib Dems are calling for a 17 month 5% VAT reduction
November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Come on, Chancellor — this budget, cut VAT to save our hospitality sector, revitalise our high streets, and help bring down costs for customers.
I speak to high street businesses all the time and they all tell me the same thing: Cut VAT.
I and the Lib Dems are calling for a 17 month 5% VAT reduction
I speak to high street businesses all the time and they all tell me the same thing: Cut VAT.
I and the Lib Dems are calling for a 17 month 5% VAT reduction
We need a VAT cut in Wednesday’s Budget to save hospitality and revive our high streets. We’re losing a pub a day and 80,000 jobs.
I’ve launched my Pub of the Year competition to celebrate locals and highlight the pressures they face.
Nominate at vikkislade.uk by 28 Nov.
I’ve launched my Pub of the Year competition to celebrate locals and highlight the pressures they face.
Nominate at vikkislade.uk by 28 Nov.
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We need a VAT cut in Wednesday’s Budget to save hospitality and revive our high streets. We’re losing a pub a day and 80,000 jobs.
I’ve launched my Pub of the Year competition to celebrate locals and highlight the pressures they face.
Nominate at vikkislade.uk by 28 Nov.
I’ve launched my Pub of the Year competition to celebrate locals and highlight the pressures they face.
Nominate at vikkislade.uk by 28 Nov.
Just a few days to go before the budget. Restaurants and Pubs across MDNP want to see Rachel Reeves Cut the cost of doing business & cut the cost of living too
November 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Just a few days to go before the budget. Restaurants and Pubs across MDNP want to see Rachel Reeves Cut the cost of doing business & cut the cost of living too
This week I joined farmers protesting “Family Farm Tax” — and even met another lovely Vikki!
Our farmers feed us and support rural economies, but government taxes and cuts to young farmer support are making the job harder. Dorset’s farmers deserve real backing.
Our farmers feed us and support rural economies, but government taxes and cuts to young farmer support are making the job harder. Dorset’s farmers deserve real backing.
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This week I joined farmers protesting “Family Farm Tax” — and even met another lovely Vikki!
Our farmers feed us and support rural economies, but government taxes and cuts to young farmer support are making the job harder. Dorset’s farmers deserve real backing.
Our farmers feed us and support rural economies, but government taxes and cuts to young farmer support are making the job harder. Dorset’s farmers deserve real backing.
Purbeck School students told me transport is a major concern.
I am deeply disappointed that the Govt failed to accept that school transport should be available to 16-17yr olds living too far from their nearest school, instead choosing to make this a local council problem which is simply unfair.
I am deeply disappointed that the Govt failed to accept that school transport should be available to 16-17yr olds living too far from their nearest school, instead choosing to make this a local council problem which is simply unfair.
November 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Purbeck School students told me transport is a major concern.
I am deeply disappointed that the Govt failed to accept that school transport should be available to 16-17yr olds living too far from their nearest school, instead choosing to make this a local council problem which is simply unfair.
I am deeply disappointed that the Govt failed to accept that school transport should be available to 16-17yr olds living too far from their nearest school, instead choosing to make this a local council problem which is simply unfair.
Here’s a round-up of some of last week’s activities.
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#politics #ukpolitics #weeklyroundup #dorset #mdnp
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#politics #ukpolitics #weeklyroundup #dorset #mdnp
November 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Here’s a round-up of some of last week’s activities.
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#politics #ukpolitics #weeklyroundup #dorset #mdnp
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#politics #ukpolitics #weeklyroundup #dorset #mdnp
Today I joined the Huntington’s Disease Association, meeting experts and speaking with my constituent Steve about his advocacy and personal experience.
November 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Today I joined the Huntington’s Disease Association, meeting experts and speaking with my constituent Steve about his advocacy and personal experience.
One constituent used to see a Parkinson’s nurse every six months, then annually — but now hasn’t seen one in two years because there is just one specialist nurse covering the entire constituency.
November 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
One constituent used to see a Parkinson’s nurse every six months, then annually — but now hasn’t seen one in two years because there is just one specialist nurse covering the entire constituency.
As a member of the APPG on Parkinson’s, I spoke in Monday’s debate and raised the experiences of many constituents who are being failed by the current system. There are 333 people living with Parkinson’s locally.
November 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
As a member of the APPG on Parkinson’s, I spoke in Monday’s debate and raised the experiences of many constituents who are being failed by the current system. There are 333 people living with Parkinson’s locally.
Out this morning with Lib Dem colleagues calling for a 17-month cut to 5% VAT to save our pubs and hospitality sector. We’re losing one pub a day and 80,000 jobs since the last Budget. If we don’t act now, we risk losing the businesses that hold our communities together.
We need to act now.
We need to act now.
November 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Out this morning with Lib Dem colleagues calling for a 17-month cut to 5% VAT to save our pubs and hospitality sector. We’re losing one pub a day and 80,000 jobs since the last Budget. If we don’t act now, we risk losing the businesses that hold our communities together.
We need to act now.
We need to act now.
I was on BBC South yesterday talking about cutting VAT to support hospitality. As a former hospitality business owner, small businesses is one of the things that inspired me to go into politics. That's why I launched my Pub of the Year competition, nominate your favourite by 28/11👉vikkislade.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I was on BBC South yesterday talking about cutting VAT to support hospitality. As a former hospitality business owner, small businesses is one of the things that inspired me to go into politics. That's why I launched my Pub of the Year competition, nominate your favourite by 28/11👉vikkislade.uk
I’m delighted to be joining the Justice Committee, with my first session taking place today.
As an MP, I regularly support constituents who feel the justice system hasn’t treated them fairly or could have served them better. Through this role, I hope to help improve confidence in our justice system.
As an MP, I regularly support constituents who feel the justice system hasn’t treated them fairly or could have served them better. Through this role, I hope to help improve confidence in our justice system.
November 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I’m delighted to be joining the Justice Committee, with my first session taking place today.
As an MP, I regularly support constituents who feel the justice system hasn’t treated them fairly or could have served them better. Through this role, I hope to help improve confidence in our justice system.
As an MP, I regularly support constituents who feel the justice system hasn’t treated them fairly or could have served them better. Through this role, I hope to help improve confidence in our justice system.
Had a fab visit to The Purbeck School for the opening of their new Complex Communication Base for SEND pupils.
Met the Sixth Form Leadership Cabinet, did a Q&A with younger students, and heard student concerns about transport, which I’ll continue to campaign on.
Met the Sixth Form Leadership Cabinet, did a Q&A with younger students, and heard student concerns about transport, which I’ll continue to campaign on.
November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Had a fab visit to The Purbeck School for the opening of their new Complex Communication Base for SEND pupils.
Met the Sixth Form Leadership Cabinet, did a Q&A with younger students, and heard student concerns about transport, which I’ll continue to campaign on.
Met the Sixth Form Leadership Cabinet, did a Q&A with younger students, and heard student concerns about transport, which I’ll continue to campaign on.
Proud to stand with colleagues in urging the UK to honour its commitment to those fleeing oppression in Hong Kong. We must keep our promises to those seeking safety and freedom.
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Proud to stand with colleagues in urging the UK to honour its commitment to those fleeing oppression in Hong Kong. We must keep our promises to those seeking safety and freedom.
COP isn’t just another conference — it’s a crucial moment for world leaders to take real action on the climate crisis. 🌱
We all have a part to play in protecting our planet, from global decisions to local choices. Together, we can make a difference. 💚
#COP #ClimateAction #NetZero #Environment
We all have a part to play in protecting our planet, from global decisions to local choices. Together, we can make a difference. 💚
#COP #ClimateAction #NetZero #Environment
November 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
COP isn’t just another conference — it’s a crucial moment for world leaders to take real action on the climate crisis. 🌱
We all have a part to play in protecting our planet, from global decisions to local choices. Together, we can make a difference. 💚
#COP #ClimateAction #NetZero #Environment
We all have a part to play in protecting our planet, from global decisions to local choices. Together, we can make a difference. 💚
#COP #ClimateAction #NetZero #Environment
Are you a young person in Mid Dorset & North Poole with ideas, or questions about politics?
This is your chance to make sure your voice is heard in Parliament.
Join Vikki during Parliament Week to discuss the issues that matter most.
📅 Friday 28 Nov | 5–6.30pm | Wimborne
👉 Register buff.ly/nilzDF7
This is your chance to make sure your voice is heard in Parliament.
Join Vikki during Parliament Week to discuss the issues that matter most.
📅 Friday 28 Nov | 5–6.30pm | Wimborne
👉 Register buff.ly/nilzDF7
November 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Are you a young person in Mid Dorset & North Poole with ideas, or questions about politics?
This is your chance to make sure your voice is heard in Parliament.
Join Vikki during Parliament Week to discuss the issues that matter most.
📅 Friday 28 Nov | 5–6.30pm | Wimborne
👉 Register buff.ly/nilzDF7
This is your chance to make sure your voice is heard in Parliament.
Join Vikki during Parliament Week to discuss the issues that matter most.
📅 Friday 28 Nov | 5–6.30pm | Wimborne
👉 Register buff.ly/nilzDF7
We need a 5% VAT cut to save our hospitality sector, revitalise our high streets, and help lower costs for customers.
We’re losing one pub a day.
As a former hospitality business owner, I’ve long campaigned to support this industry, raising the issue with Daisy, Lib Dem Dep Leader, at conference.
We’re losing one pub a day.
As a former hospitality business owner, I’ve long campaigned to support this industry, raising the issue with Daisy, Lib Dem Dep Leader, at conference.
November 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We need a 5% VAT cut to save our hospitality sector, revitalise our high streets, and help lower costs for customers.
We’re losing one pub a day.
As a former hospitality business owner, I’ve long campaigned to support this industry, raising the issue with Daisy, Lib Dem Dep Leader, at conference.
We’re losing one pub a day.
As a former hospitality business owner, I’ve long campaigned to support this industry, raising the issue with Daisy, Lib Dem Dep Leader, at conference.