Estelle Currie

Irishwoman lost in London, usually Westminster. Democracy matters. Joy in the small things. Personal account.

[Foreign Affairs Committee @CommonsForeign]

On the 4th anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we remain steadfast in our support for the Ukrainian people.

We will continue our work ensuring the UK Government is providing the assistance Ukraine needs.

[EFRA Committee @CommonsEFRA]

The Government has announced changes to Agricultural and Business Property Relief reforms (APR and BPR), set to be introduced in 2026.

We’ve consistently pressed the Government to rethink these reforms and welcome the changes.

Chair @amcarmichaelMP shares his view 👇

[Estelle Currie @emcurrie]

Love local producers - good food, good provenance, good for you. Great to see these MPs promoting their own!

[EFRA Committee @CommonsEFRA]

With Christmas only a week away, supporting local food suppliers can make all the difference.

Take a look at the food and drink our members are bringing from their communities to the festive table for @TheHouseMag 👇

[Estelle Currie @emcurrie]

Well this was just lovely 💕

[WhatsOnStage @WhatsOnStage]

Watch a special Paddington performance on Strictly Come Dancing https://t.co/SFfgDyw4BI

[Liaison Committee @CommonsLiaison]

We will question the Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer on his priorities for government when he appears before us on 15 December at 2.30pm.

Further details to follow.

[Education Committee @CommonsEd]

The Chairs of the @CommonsWorkPen, @Debbie_abrahams and our Chair @HelenHayes_ have issued a joint statement following the announcement in today’s budget that the two-child limit will be scrapped from April.

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[Estelle Currie @emcurrie]

The importance of independent media outlets - as told to the Foreign Affairs Committee in Westminster on 17 Nov. Watch the whole session back on https://t.co/eaNuzCsXbA

[Foreign Affairs Committee @CommonsForeign]

Earlier this week we spoke to Nishant Lalwani, CEO at @TheIntlFund, who told us that the disappearance of independent media outlets globally is impacting pluralistic, fact based reporting.

[Estelle Currie @emcurrie]

Undersea cables vulnerable to Russian attack that could cripple communications, MPs say. They’re not confident the UK could protect cables vital for financial and comms systems. More here from ITV 👀 https://t.co/Vmu0ovRhrX

[Health and Social Care Committee @CommonsHealth]

Black women are 2.3 times more likely to die in pregnancy, childbirth or the postnatal period

Our new report calls for change across England’s maternity services and demands that the voices of Black women are no longer ignored.

Read our report ⬇️

https://t.co/ACKYNJ1zg8

[EFRA Committee @CommonsEFRA]

We've launched an inquiry into the UK's climate and weather resilience�We've launched an inquiry into the UK's climate and weather resilience�We've launched an inquiry into the UK's climate and weather resilience�We've launched an inquiry into the UK's climate and weather resilience�We've launched an inquiry into the UK's climate and weather resilience👇

[EFRA Committee @CommonsEFRA]

This week, Minister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy MP, told us that @DefraGovUK wants to make the water sector "boring" again👇

[Estelle Currie @emcurrie]

The ambition: clean power to meet 100% of electricity demand by 2030, with at least 95% of electricity generation coming from low-carbon sources and no more than 5% from unabated gas. Achievable? 💨 @TobyPerkinsMP asks the questions for select cttee podcast #CommitteeCorridor ⬇️

[Environmental Audit Committee @CommonsEAC]

“Things are moving on so fast that we've got to keep up with the rest of the world.”

@CSkidmoreUK joins @tobyperkinsmp on the latest Committee Corridor episode to discuss if the Government's clean power by 2030 ambition is achievable?

Listen where you get your podcasts 🎧

[Transport Committee @TransportCttee]

We’ve launched an inquiry into the licensing of taxi & private hire vehicles across England 🚖

With inconsistent rules from place to place, we’re asking: how can regulation be improved?

Take part in the inquiry via our website �We’ve launched an inquiry into the licensing of taxi & private hire vehicles across England 🚖

With inconsistent rules from place to place, we’re asking: how can regulation be improved?

Take part in the inquiry via our website �We’ve launched an inquiry into the licensing of taxi & private hire vehicles across England 🚖

With inconsistent rules from place to place, we’re asking: how can regulation be improved?

Take part in the inquiry via our website 👇

[Liaison Committee @CommonsLiaison]

We asked the PM when 16/17 year olds would get the vote and if it will come with political education 👇

The Government confirmed plans to lower the voting age across the UK with a new Elections Bill.

A full Curriculum Review is expected in Autumn 2025.

[Environmental Audit Committee @CommonsEAC]

Last week, Fiona Thomas from @mcsuk, @CommonsIDC Chair @SarahChampionMP, and EAC member @pippaheylings joined our Chair and podcast host @tobyperkinsmp to explore how the UK can help protect our oceans 🌊

Search for "Committee Corridor" wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

[Estelle Currie @emcurrie]

Just when you thought there wasn’t enough excitement in Westminster …

[Liaison Committee @CommonsLiaison]

We will question the Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer on his priorities for government when he appears before us on 21 July at 2.30pm.

Further details to follow.

[Estelle Currie @emcurrie]

So much to learn from the world beneath the waves. Great job here to explain the threats to all who depend on the high seas. @SarahChampionMP and @pippaheylings on real challenges for ocean states, bottom trawling and forever chemicals. Listen where you get your podcasts 🎧

[Environmental Audit Committee @CommonsEAC]

Is the UK doing enough to protect the oceans?

Fiona Thomas from @mcsuk joins @toby_perkinsmp on Committee Corridor to discuss the High Seas Treaty & how the UK can maintain momentum after the UN Ocean Conference.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

[Feargal Sharkey @Feargal_Sharkey]

I have to say it's an astonishing good listen. 😀

[Environmental Audit Committee @CommonsEAC]

Missed the most recent episode of Committee Corridor?

Catch up on @tobyperkinsmp's conversation with @Feargal_Sharkey covering the issues affecting our rivers, and the companies responsible for managing them 💧

Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

[Estelle Currie @emcurrie]

Latest #CommitteeCorridor podcast features an informed and incensed @Feargal_Sharkey on the state of the water industry. Select cttees will continue to ask questions, say @amcarmichaelMP @Clifton_BrownG. Listen where you get your podcasts ⬇️ @CommonsEFRA @CommonsPAC

[Feargal Sharkey @Feargal_Sharkey]

Committee Corridor @tobyperkinsmp and I delve into the water industry, regulatory failure and bill payer exploitation. 👇