Manuela Perteghella MP 🔶

Proud Member of Parliament for Stratford-on-Avon and member of @CommonsEd
@mp4stratford.bsky.social
Promoted by Liberal Democrats, 1 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PN

[Manuela Perteghella MP 🔶 @MP4Stratford]

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[Manuela Perteghella MP 🔶 @MP4Stratford]

I have raised again and again my deep concerns with bitb the previous Tory and current Reform administration a t Warwickshire County Council, about the closure of Shipston fire station and about the dangerous reduction in fire and rescue cover in South Warwickshire.

[FRSA @frsa_uk]

Poignant message on Shipston station closure:

FIREFIGHTER Chris Townsend put out a poignant message to the Shipston community after the last shift of on-call crews took place on New Year’s Eve.

The station is now being operated as a so-called ‘resilience station’ - which means it will not be permanently staffed.

The effective closure of the station is part of a raft of changes made by Warwickshire Fire Service in what it said was an attempt to improve response times.

It reduced daytime cover in South Warwickshire from eight stations to three; this included Shipston, Gaydon and Fenny Compton stations effectively closing for normal business.

Mr Townsend’s full message on Facebook read: “Since 1948 Shipston has been served by an on-call (retained) fire crew, however on the 31st December 2025, Shipston Fire Station concluded its on-call operations. The station’s final four on-call firefighters honourably returned their alerting equipment and kit, marking the end of an era of dedicated service to the community.

“Throughout my time in the service, I’ve attended numerous incidents and had the privilege of working alongside many dedicated crew members, each leaving their mark as they came and went. I hold many fond memories of the experiences shared and the camaraderie built over the years. Following a promotion in 2016 to Crew Manager, I was later honoured to take on the role of Watch Manager at Shipston in 2019, a position that brought both pride and challenges, particularly around recruitment. Balancing over 80 hours of weekly cover with a full-time job is demanding, especially during periods of high operational activity. This level of commitment, while a testament to dedication, had understandably impacted overall staffing levels and ultimately contributed to the decision to close on-call operations at Shipston.

“Shipston Fire Station will remain on Telegraph Street and will allegedly be operated as a Resilience Station. This means it may be crewed during busy periods of high demand but will no longer be responding to primary incidents, such as road traffic collisions or building fires, as the initial attending unit. Going forward, emergency cover for the Shipston area will be provided by Stratford-upon-Avon and Wellesbourne fire stations.
“I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the community of Shipston and the surrounding villages for the unwavering support you’ve shown over the years. Whether engaging with us at community fetes, or simply offering a warm drink during incidents, your kindness has never gone unnoticed. As this chapter comes to a close, I will truly miss serving our town, a role I’ve been proud to hold for the past 17 and a half years.”'

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

We cannot stand by and wait for Elon Musk to do the right thing while people are being abused and exploited.

Liberal Democrats are calling for a full criminal investigation into X’s UK operations.

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

Trump must not be given a free pass to break international law.

[Ed Davey @EdwardJDavey]

The Prime Minister just looks ridiculous by refusing to say what everyone knows: Trump's actions in Venezuela were a clear breach of international law.

[NFU Political @NFUPolitical]

(5/5) @MP4Stratford thanked the Warwickshire branch of the NFU and highlighted the uncertainty farmers have faced for the past fourteen months.

[Ed Davey @EdwardJDavey]

Fixed that for you 💅

[Ed Davey @EdwardJDavey]

Keir Starmer should condemn Trump’s illegal action in Venezuela.

Maduro is a brutal and illegitimate dictator, but unlawful attacks like this make us all less safe.

Trump is giving a green light to the likes of Putin and Xi to attack other countries with impunity.

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

Patients and staff deserve better than outdated equipment and inaccurate diagnoses.

Our Crumbling Hospitals Taskforce would fix buildings and replace outdated machines.

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

Liberal Democrats have won more local by-elections than any other party in 2025.

In real elections up and down the country, only the Lib Dems are taking on Reform and winning.

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

This year has shown the real impact of practical, values-led policy to deliver change across the country and in our communities.

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

This year, our MPs have pushed for real change in Parliament: backing Ukraine, protecting democracy, and creating new opportunities for young people.

[APPG Gaps in Covid-19 Financial Support @APPGGapsSupport]

A huge thank you to @MP4Stratford MP, Manuela Portughella, for securing a Backbench Debate on Thursday 15th January, time to be confirmed.

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[Manuela Perteghella MP 🔶 @MP4Stratford]

📢Hello 👋 Stratford-on-Avon constituency.
✅️I am proud to lead an important backbencher debate in Parliament on lack of support for small businesses and individuals during the covid-19 pandemic.

🗓Thursday 15 January

[Manuela Perteghella MP 🔶 @MP4Stratford]

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[Manuela Perteghella MP 🔶 @MP4Stratford]

👉If you have been affected by lack of financial support during the pandemic, I want to hear your story.

📧You can email me at [email protected]

🗣I look forward to representing you all in this important debate.

[Alcester Academy @AlcesAcad_TandL]

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome @MP4Stratford to @AlcesterAcademy as part of @UKParliament week. Our local MP spoke to our pupils passionately about her local constituency and role in Parliament to fight for a fair society for all. #Parliament #LocalMP