Luke Murphy MP

We have some brilliant cadet forces across Basingstoke. I asked the Veterans Minister to join me in paying tribute to all of them & how the Government is supporting cadets and adult volunteers.

❌️ Bidding wars; "no-fault" evictions; fixed term tenancies; excessive deposits; refusing pets; surprise sales ✅ Transparent asking price; valid grounds for eviction; one month’s rent upfront; rolling monthly contracts; fair pets policy; four months notice when a landlord is selling up

You don’t fix a fossil fuel crisis by doubling down on fossil fuels. I'm proud the Gov is breaking the link between gas & electricity prices and speeding up clean power at home... that’s how you deliver energy security & stable bills.

It was an honour to join @jasathwal.bsky.social commemorating the contributions of Commonwealth troops in the First World War. I also paid tribute to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and our dedicated volunteers in Basingstoke honouring the legacy of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Protecting my constituents’ living standards means tackling the cost of living head on and taking the right decisions to keep the economy stable.

England’s chalk streams are among the rarest habitats on Earth & a crucial part of our natural heritage. In Basingstoke we are lucky to have beautiful rivers like the River Loddon. I believe securing UNESCO World Heritage status for chalk streams would build on the protections Government has made.

What do you think should be included in Basingstoke's bid to be Town of Culture 2028?💭 #Basingstoke2028 #TownOfCulture

The only route to long term energy security for our country is through cheap clean power that we control here at home, not dependence on international fossil fuel markets that we don’t control.

Today in the Treasury Select Committee I asked the Chancellor how the Government is preparing to protect households and businesses from potential energy bill shocks caused by instability in global markets.

Great to join @alaintolhurst.bsky.social on The Rundown @politicshome.bsky.social alongside economists @jamessmithrf.bsky.social & @nickridpath.bsky.social to talk through the Spring Statement, energy prices and the global outlook. Clip below on why energy security matters for the UK economy👇

Last week in Cabinet Office Questions, I asked the Minister how the Government is making sure the Civil Service is driving forward on our priorities in Basingstoke, raising living standards and improving the public services we all rely on.

1/2 Following my question to the FCDO about my constituent in the Middle East, I want to make sure anyone affected knows where to get help.

Enjoyed catching up w residents in Brighton Hill this am as we knocked doors & then at my coffee afternoon at Christ the King Church If you want to book a surgery or get in touch, go to my website on lukemurphy.org.uk or drop me an email at luke.murphy.mp@parliament.uk

I spoke with Kit from ITV about how the proposed changes to the SEND system in the Schools White Paper will build a system where children with additional needs get the right support, at the right time, closer to home - without parents having to fight for it.

Today I put Basingstoke hospitality & retail businesses' questions and concerns to the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury

I shared the thoughts and experiences of Basingstoke parents, students and teachers on SEND with the Secretary of State for Education. I was really pleased to hear that she is taking on board our recommendations, and that local families and professionals will help shape the changes ahead.

Really proud to be a part of the scheme Chris and Peter set up the scheme following the Centre for Social Justice’s report "The Lost Boys" detailing the crisis of identity, belonging, and aspiration among young boys and men in our country Read about the scheme👇️ buff.ly/uEqQKs9

Cutting the cost of living and raising living standards in Basingstoke. Rail fares frozen, £150 off energy bills, ground rents capped. Change promised, change delivered. @torstenbell.bsky.social

Thank you Vernon at BBC Radio Berkshire for inviting me on to talk about Basingstoke's bid to be the first #UKTownOfCulture2028 #Basingstoke2028

Today in Parliament, I asked the @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social how the draft bill announced today will make the transition to commonhold actually work - not fail like it has before.

I have been working with Michelle, a Basingstoke mum, whose two children have special educational needs and disabilities, to better understand what's going wrong in the system. Michelle joined me on Monday to discuss the recommendations in my SEND Crisis report

Bobby Jenrick walking away from his printer in Tory HQ

Quick update on what I’ve been up to this week…

The Govt has announced the Road Safety Strategy – the first in over a decade It sets out bold plans to: • Cut deaths & serious injuries by 65% by 2035 • Mandate advanced safety tech in new vehicles • Invest £24bn in roads & £616m in walking/cycling • Tougher enforcement on drink & drug driving

Energy networks made £4 billion in profits under the price controls set under the Conservatives... and households paid the price Today I asked the Minister on how the new system will clamp down on profiteering and help bring bills down

Officers in Basingstoke can earn £1,000 more just by moving to neighbouring forces like Surrey or Thames Valley. That pay gap makes it harder to keep experienced local officers and hurts community policing.

Today in the Treasury Select Committee, I asked the Chancellor how her capital allowance changes will actually drive investment and growth 📈

Yesterday in the Treasury Committee I asked Ruth Curtice the CEO of @resolutionfoundation.org her assessment of the cost of living & living standards measures announced by the Chancellor last week

Yesterday in the Treasury Committee the OBR confirmed that the Chancellor's remarks on 4 Nov were entirely consistent with what the OBR were forecasting... the Tories seemed to ignore that point in today's Urgent Question

Thank you to everyone who came to talk to me and my team on Saturday. If I didn't get the chance to catch up with you over a cuppa or on the door this weekend - please sign up for one of my future afternoons at the following link www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/coffee-an... 😊