Gordon Marsden MBE

Labour MP for Blackpool South 1997- 2019 . Shadow Minister for Higher, Further Education & Skills 2015-19. Co- Founder of Right to Learn 2020-

[Gordon Marsden MBE @GordonMarsden]

Govt strategy for new higher technical qualifications take no account of input from union learning reps , LEPs or devolved powers for Mayors & local councils. Must have access to learners / workers at all ages as well as 16-24. See my concerns out today https://t.co/toGCpDL9t4

[Andy Burnham @AndyBurnhamGM]

After the Manchester 10k, campaigning in the hills of Hindley was a tough ask!

And my opponents are getting a little more desperate in what they are throwing at me.

But I won’t be deflected and am sticking to the game plan! 💪🏻

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

As I often say in interviews and in the Department, "we have to change the question the system asks from "what benefits are you entitled to" to "how do we help you change your life".

From BBC PM programme...last Thursday (28 May).

[Angela Rayner @AngelaRayner]

Nine years on from the Manchester Arena terrror attack my thoughts are with those who lost their lives, the survivors, and their loved ones. They will never be forgotten. Greater Manchester came together to show that love & hope triumphs over hate & division. We always will. 🐝

[Chris Webb MP @ChrisWebbMP]

As Chair of the @APPGHandT, I’ve been pushing for support for towns like Blackpool because our local economy depends on a strong visitor economy.

This support means more people enjoying everything Blackpool has to offer this summer while helping local businesses grow and create jobs. ☀️

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[Chris Webb MP @ChrisWebbMP]

Blackpool is ready for a huge summer and following the Chancellor’s announcement of the Great British Summer Savings scheme I asked her to come and see it for herself. 🗼

In a real boost for families and for our tourism sector, from 25 June to 1 September, VAT will be cut from 20% to 5% on children’s meals in restaurants, children’s tickets for cinemas, theatres and concerts and entry to attractions including theme parks, museums, zoos, soft play centres and adventure parks. 🎢

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[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

Great article from @ChrisWebbMP. Chris has done fantastic work promoting employment and opportunity in Blackpool. His jobs fair is among the best of its kind in the country. Pleased to work with him on this agenda. https://t.co/ZFDoPp6NQa

[Chris Webb MP @ChrisWebbMP]

The government has taken a huge step forward in supporting small businesses, sole traders and freelancers with the largest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years.

Blackpool’s small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. Our family-run B&Bs, cafes, tradespeople, freelancers and independent manufacturers create local jobs, keep our high streets alive and give young people opportunities close to home. 🤝

Read more: https://t.co/0yb1ihRzis

[Angela Rayner @AngelaRayner]

A glorious day with the team in Makerfield supporting @AndyBurnhamGM @andy4makerfield 🌹☀️

[Steve Rosenberg @BBCSteveR]

Valentina, who used to work in my local newspaper kiosk, has sent me this message: “Thank you very much to everyone who remembers me. May God grant everyone health, happiness, love, joy, success, peace of mind. I wish you all the best in your life, love, good luck and happiness.”

[Andrew Bettridge @Andybettridge1]

Proudly taking the 🇱🇻 back to the Midlands tomorrow for the Royal Sutton Fun Run #Lliswerry .

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

I promised we would fix our broken railways.

Today Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express return to public ownership. Run for the public good, not private profit.

This Labour government is putting passengers first.

[Chris Webb MP @ChrisWebbMP]

Great to join so many fellow Trade Unionists for the @labourunionsuk campaign day in #Makerfield today, supporting @andy4makerfield.

Trade union members are at the heart of our movement, standing up for working people and helping deliver positive change in our communities.

@CWUnews @UsdawUnion @GMB_union @AndreaEganGS @unisontheunion @unitetheunion @JoanneGSUsdaw @LucyMPowell @NWCWU @NorthWestUNISON @AndyBurnhamGM

[Chris Webb MP @ChrisWebbMP]

This week I wrote to the Office of Rail and Road to back Avanti West Coast’s bid to restore and expand direct rail services between Blackpool North and London Euston.

Strong transport links are vital to supporting our town’s growth and providing our residents with access to opportunities.

I’ve urged the ORR to approve these services without further delay and will keep pushing for the rail connections Blackpool deserves 🚆

[Gordon Marsden MBE @GordonMarsden]

@narindertweets What a Wally Jenrick is …maybe he will get for a houseboat and joining the Greens ….

[Narinder Kaur @narindertweets]

Jenrick "where are we?"

"You're in a different party"

This is hilarious. What a put down.

[Anneliese Dodds @AnnelieseDodds]

In case you missed it: the Labour Government is getting on with bringing rail into public control - including GWR 🚄

This rail operator will be coming under public control on 13 December, and there are more to come!

[BWS/Jim NR Dale @BritWeatherSvs]

@peterjukes @BylineTimes @Ofcom, are you awake yet?!!

[BladeoftheSun @BladeoftheS]

Lord Rothermere Daily Mail Owner (French immigrant), and Rupert Murdoch Sun owner (Australian immigrant).

These are the immigrants destroying the UK.

[Blackpool Gazette @The_Gazette]

As the son of a Blackpool postie, I know how much Royal Mail means... we can't let it be run into the ground https://t.co/NsKkESXkdf