Helena Dollimore MP

@uklabour @coopparty MP for Hastings, Rye and the villages.

[Helena Dollimore MP @helenadollimore]

Last year, water pollution incidents at Thames Water increased by 40%.

Here the bosses of Thames Water justify a bonus of 154%!

From this year, the Labour Government is banning bonuses while water bosses fail.

[Helena Dollimore MP @helenadollimore]

I won’t be silenced and I’ll always stand up for children in Hastings & Rye
https://t.co/VtxaumCHJ0

[Helena Dollimore MP @helenadollimore]

Pleased to see the Nurdle machine developed in Camber Sands put to good use. We’ve been using it in Camber for the clean up of millions of plastic beads released by Southern Water.

Water companies & shipping companies must go further to stop this pollution damaging our coastline

[Kim McGuinness @KiMcGuinness]

We're facing one of the worst plastic pollution incidents in Europe with millions of nurdles washing up on our beaches in South and North Tyneside. Our councils have begun the massive clean up job, but I've told the the ship owners involved in the collision at Port of Tyne at the weekend that caused this they need to start paying the clean-up costs now, so local people don’t foot the bill.

[Helena Dollimore MP @helenadollimore]

I am furious to hear that the former CEO of Southern Water has been charged with conspiracy to defraud after allegedly manipulating water quality tests. My full statement below 👇

[Helena Dollimore MP @helenadollimore]

Thank you @Mather_Keir for working with me to get the Maritime and Coastguard Authority to backtrack on their plans to remove financial support for our Coastguard Rescue Officers. None of them volunteer just for the the money, but we must properly recognise their work 👏

[Shabana Mahmood MP @ShabanaMahmood]

I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Ann Widdecombe. The circumstances of her death are extremely distressing and my thoughts are with Ann's family and loved ones.

Ann's dedication to public service was decades long, and she was a true servant of her constituents.

I have spoken to the Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall police today. The Home Office stands ready to provide whatever support they need with their ongoing investigation.

I urge everyone to avoid speculation and allow the police investigation to progress.

[Helena Dollimore MP @helenadollimore]

Thank you to the fire brigade and police for their quick and brave response this evening.

[Helena Dollimore MP @helenadollimore]

Marking 2yrs today as MP for Hastings, Rye & the villages doing what I do every week, knocking on doors supporting residents

It remains the privilege of my life to be your MP & I’m proud to have helped many residents. Thank you to everyone who has helped along the way ❤️

[Helena Dollimore MP @helenadollimore]

Hollie has made an immense contribution to the party starting as a trainee organiser and working her way up to be the second female General Secretary of our party, following in the footsteps of the late great Margaret McDonagh.

Thank you for your service Hollie 🙏🌹

[Pippa Crerar @PippaCrerar]

EXCL: Hollie Ridley, the general secretary of the Labour Party, has just told staff that she is standing down after this autumn’s conference.

Ridley, who was appointed under Keir Starmer and was close to Morgan McSweeney, told them she was leaving after two decades of working for the party to seek new opportunities.

Her departure clears the way for Labour’s ruling NEC to pick a new general secretary for Andy Burnham’s time as leader and prime minister.

[Helena Dollimore MP @helenadollimore]

It’s always good to welcome you to Hastings @SteveReedMP and we can’t wait to see our Pride in Place plans come together

[Steve Reed @SteveReedMP]

This week it was good to get out of Westminster and see how the government’s Pride in Place programme is making a real difference in communities up and down the country.

[Helena Dollimore MP @helenadollimore]

@1066shrimprail @NetworkRailSE Can you drop me an email! Don’t have your details 🙏

[Helena Dollimore MP @helenadollimore]

Great to have Museums Minister @fionatwycross and @britishmuseum Director Dr Nick Cullinan here in Hastings and 1066 Country to launch the Bayeux Tapestry schools programme and tourism partnership 🇫🇷🇬🇧

All schools and children from 1066 Country will get free priority tickets 🥳

[Fiona Twycross @fionatwycross]

We want to make sure school children from across the country are able to see and experience the Bayeux Tapestry when it comes to the UK.
Fantastic to be at the launch of Bayeux Around Britain by the @britishmuseum at @hastings_museum today with the amazing @helenadollimore

[VisitBritain Biz @VisitBritainBiz]

Brilliant to attend the launch @hastings_museum with @helenadollimore for @britishmuseum's national programme & schools offer for the #BayeuxTapestry. Pics @fionatwycross; British Museum's Nick Cullinan & @antpickles; & pupils from West St Leonard's, with our CEO @patriciayatesVB

[Michael Payne MP @MichaelPayneUK]

Incredibly proud of my friend and neighbouring MP, @MichelleWelshMP.

Michelle’s authenticity, determination and compassion are what makes her the most wonderful mum and such a formidable & fearless advocate and campaigner for families across the country.

Thank you Michelle!

[Fred Thomas MP @FredThomasUK]

I am deeply saddened to learn that Lily was among the Navy personnel who lost their lives in the helicopter accident yesterday in Devon. Lily was a force of nature, the only serving female Commando, and inspiration to other young women - and frankly to me as well.

When I met her in Parliament in May 2025, I put the following post out on LinkedIn with the photo below.

"Her journey ... is one of courage, persistence, and service.

Lily is doing a fantastic job helping young people understand what life in the Armed Forces is really like, and why service matters.

We need more stories like hers in the public eye."

The names of the three individuals who sadly lost their lives this week have been released in full: Lt Cdr Chris Gayson, Lt Lil-Mae Fisher, PO Owen Green. My thoughts are with their families and loved ones at this terribly sad moment.

In a statement carried on the Royal Navy website, Lily's family say of her:

“Lily-Mae was an extraordinary woman, daughter, sister, and partner. To say she was full of life is an understatement: she took every opportunity to push her limits, achieve more, and bring out the best in those around her.

“We are so proud of everything she accomplished. She has left an immeasurable hole in our lives, and in all the lives she has touched and inspired. The family kindly ask for time and space at this difficult time.”

[Clean Up Britain @cleanupbritain]

BRILLIANT!

Forensic questioning by the impressively-tenacious @helenadollimore of an ill-prepared and evasive CEO.

These quangos need to be properly held to account... Once again, the @EnvAgency has been asleep at the wheel while a massive fly-tip accumulated. @willhumphries_

[Good Morning Britain @GMB]

Jules Fielder was an inspirational lung cancer campaigner who used her own experience of being diagnosed as a motivator to raise awareness around the symptoms of the disease. Sadly she passed away earlier this month.

Jules appeared twice previously on Good Morning Britain speaking about her advocacy work. Jules' local MP Helena Dollimore who supported her campaign, speaks to Ranvir and Tom about continuing her legacy.

[Torsten Bell @TorstenBell]

A very strong start to 2026 -significantly above forecasts. GDP/capita rose 0.6% in first three months of 2026 (@OBR_UK expected gdp/capita to grow by 0.8% in 2026 as a whole)

[Andrew Pakes MP @andrewpakes_]

This is frank, astounding and passionate. The best of our democracy from my friend @NazShahBfd