Mark Ferguson

Labour MP for Gateshead Central and Whickham.

Email: [email protected]

[Mark Ferguson @MarkFergusonMP]

Goodbye Twitter. Good Riddance to X 👋

I used to love it here, but it’s now a cesspit of hate and chaos, so this is my last tweet.

I’ve written a piece to explain more - you can still find me on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky

https://t.co/rrAJf3zRwL

[Mark Ferguson @MarkFergusonMP]

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill secures the biggest child protection reforms in a generation. I am proud to have voted for this Bill.

[Mark Ferguson @MarkFergusonMP]

Reform just managed to lose a vote in the Commons because they didn’t understand how to hold a division. This lot want to run the country but today they’ve shown they couldn’t run a bath

[Mark Ferguson @MarkFergusonMP]

British politics used to work on the basis that one side would make an argument and the other side would agree or disagree with the argument on the basis of its merits. Now too often the game is to sow distrust.

That game is bad for democracy but worse – it fails you.

[Mark Ferguson @MarkFergusonMP]

Free breakfast clubs in every Primary School will make a life changing difference to both kids and parents in Gateshead, Whickham and across the country - all part of Labour's Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill that will deliver meaningful change for our nation's children.

[Bridget Phillipson @bphillipsonMP]

Just when you thought the Tories could stoop no lower.

They’re going to vote to block our plans to protect vulnerable children — all for a cheap headline.

Sickening. They are unfit to govern.

[Mark Ferguson @MarkFergusonMP]

This Conservative education spokesperson worked for Boris Johnson, who said spending on historic child abuse inquiries was “spaffing money up the wall” as a “levelling up advisor”.

Does he agree with Boris Johnson then, or Elon Musk now?

[Neil O'Brien @NeilDotObrien]

Let's be clear:
-Oldham have asked for a national inquiry
-Labour are saying no
-They are against a national inquiry
-Now they are trying to deflect and muddy the water

>This is *exact same* deflecting behaviour that betrayed grooming gang victims

[Bridget Phillipson @bphillipsonMP]

It's time for action to protect vulnerable children.

Today Labour brings forward the single biggest piece of child protection legislation in a generation.

The Tories are trying to block action to keep children safe.

[Mark Ferguson @MarkFergusonMP]

Loved seeing Dunston Staiths on The One Show last night. It’s an important part of our history, well worth a visit and one of my favourite parts of the Tyne Derwent Way. Looking forward to getting over there (and to the brilliant Staiths Cafe) soon

[Mark Ferguson @MarkFergusonMP]

It’s right to be concerned about the future of our country. But democratic debate in this country is increasingly corrupted by false narratives amplified by foreign interference and manipulation on social media platforms (including this one).

[Mark Ferguson @MarkFergusonMP]

2025 will be the year our NHS is turned around. Today Keir Starmer has put the Plan for Change into action. The NHS can and will do more to break down the barriers to patient care we all want to see. This government is acting now to deliver the change the British people demand

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

My Labour government is fighting for change.

I promised our immediate priority would be tackling waiting lists.

We are delivering on that promise.

https://t.co/Zxx1oE6hHz

[BBC Politics @BBCPolitics]

"When the poison of the far-right leads to serious threats to Jess Phillips and others, then in my book a line has been crossed"

PM Keir Starmer responds to Elon Musk's attack on the UK government's response to grooming gangs

Follow live: https://t.co/OXYEAVJA6r

[John Mann @LordJohnMann]

Jenrick was in Cabinet during the child abuse enquiry. He failed to attend or even have staff at the Nottinghamshire strand of the enquiry. His constituency was part of the cover up. Following his own logic he must now hand himself in to Notts police.

[Mark Ferguson @MarkFergusonMP]

Beautiful Saltwell Park in the snow this morning. If you’re out and about today, do make sure you travel safely

[Marcus A. Roberts @marcusaroberts]

After nine wonderful years at @YouGov I have left to become the new CEO of @DatapraxisEU. The need for a new progressive politics and the urgency of defeating the Far Right has never been greater.

[Mark Ferguson @MarkFergusonMP]

Beautiful breakfast as always at Whickham Hermitage Garden this morning

[Mark Ferguson @MarkFergusonMP]

I’ll continue to work urgently with the Mayor and the Council to make sure the flyover gets demolished and secure the funds to redevelop Gateshead Town Centre

[Mark Ferguson @MarkFergusonMP]

Good news that the Metro will be back up and running. Thank you to the key workers at Gateshead Council, Nexus and NECA who have worked flat out over Christmas to make this happen

[Mark Ferguson @MarkFergusonMP]

Good news that the Metro will be back up and running. Thank you to the key workers at Gateshead Council, Nexus and NECA who have worked flat out over Christmas to make this happen

[Kim McGuinness @KiMcGuinness]

Update on the Gateshead Flyover and @My_Metro and it’s good news!

1. The Metro will run to all destinations from tomorrow! The absolute priority has been getting it back to normal and @gateshead have completed the emergency work on the flyover to enable this ahead of the expected timeline.
2. Metro will get back to normal on 2nd Jan and tomorrow will run at wider intervals than the standard timetable BUT replacement bus services will also run to support with people going to the NYE family fireworks early evening.
3. This was always a temporary fix and flyover will still need to be demolished and a permanent solution developed for traffic. In the meantime, Gateshead will do more substantive works to support traffic early in the new year.
4. As Mayor, I’ll make sure regional support is available and keep the pressure on because we know we need to get on with this and will keep residents updated.

Thank you for your continued patience- we know how inconvenient it has been but decisions have been made to keep everyone safe and prevent the flyover collapsing. A huge thank you to all those from Nexus, our regional transport team and Gateshead Council who have worked over Christmas to get us to this point.

[Mark Ferguson @MarkFergusonMP]

To everyone in Gateshead, Whickham (and wherever else you might be this Christmas), I wish you and everyone you love the very best. Merry Christmas and a Hapoy New Year