John Slinger MP

Well said Bridget Phillipson on BBC Laura Kuenssberg on how disturbing it is “to question people’s British identity on the basis of their skin colour.” The question was in response to Rishi Sunak’s excellent recent @thetimes.com article. We must confront racism.

Governments must regain the confidence to regulate AI, as they once did with nuclear weapons. Yet faced with the risks of AI, we defer to billionaire chief executives and settle for modest international co-ordination. We must go further. My letter in The Times today. 👇

Great to be out campaigning again with friends from across the Labour Party today in the Holborn & St Pancras by-election for our amazing candidate Sagal Abdul-Wali. 💪🏼 🌹 🗳️ 🥇

Good to be out knocking doors with colleagues in Holborn & St Pancras for our brilliant Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali.

Good for @andyburnham for running the @Great_Run ! Running (& other physical activities) is such a positive thing for individuals and communities. Great for physical & mental health. I hope Andy’s effort inspires others.

Thank you Keir Starmer for your service to our country. History will look far more favourably on Keir Starmer’s premiership than many people have in the heat of the moment. #ThankYouKeir

Rachel Reeves on Laura Kuenssberg this morning looks to the new Prime Minister coming in with positivity. As she said, her stewardship of the economy gives Andy Burnham a better inheritance than she and Keir Starmer had.

“…and because of that trust and credibility, we are now able to do those radical things.” Well said @RachelReevesMP this morning on @bbclaurak Watch the whole interview www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Very shocking and sad news about Ann Widdecombe. Deepest condolences to her family and friends. RIP.

Two years as your MP. Here's what we've done together in the last 12 months. The job isn't finished, but we're getting on with it. Any issue whatsoever, whether you voted for me or not, get in touch.

Wonderful to be at the #NPPB2026 National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast with two church leaders from Rugby

🧵1/ I've spent more than a decade working on anti-bribery and corruption. I know a red flag when I see one. That's why I’ve reported Nigel Farage to Parliament’s Standards Commissioner. (H/T @rowenamason.bsky.social and @tomburgis.bsky.social).

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Amid debates on the future.. …we must focus on the voices & needs of youth I’ve been saying this for some time in @HouseofCommons & beyond 👇🏻 👀 coined the phrase ‘Youth Triple Lock’ 👀 called for a Minister for Younger & Future Generations 👇🏻 www.instagram.com/reel/DZCn3ar...

Modern politics: Consumerisation Rights not responsibilities Instant gratification Rolling news over analysis Blame culture Toxic social media Charisma over character Popularity over policy Politics = my life over life experience Disagreeing disagreeably Short-termism Out-dated

Keir Starmer has a mandate from Labour members. He stood on a manifesto and won a mandate from the British people His challengers haven’t even bothered to challenge him. What is their manifesto, their prospectus for 🇬🇧. What would their mandate be? 👑s are for Kings not PMs

Absolutely. Preferably desist from challenging a sitting Labour PM, but if you must… Country first. Greater Manchester mayoralty by-election first. And it’s good that the PM is generously talking of offering Andy Burnham a role in government. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

As a Greater Manchester MP, let me be clear. If Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election tomorrow his immediate priority should be ensuring Labour goes on to also win the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election which has to take place by 6 August. Andy is uniquely placed to lead that campaign.

I had no doubt.. ✅ the PM will fight any leadership challenge👇🏻 x.com/kateferguson... @Keir_Starmer is a good PM & a good man. His leadership: ✅ changed Labour ✅ won general election ✅ govt is changing our country - fairer & more prosperous for all He has my 💯% support

As ever, I was inspired by the words of my friend and colleague @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social speaking of the @dignityindying.org.uk reception. Incredibly moving, compassionate & strong speeches from all - and clear that we will continue this campaign and we’ll win.

…meanwhile in the real world… The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its forecast for the UK's growth this year from 0.8% to 1%. Labour…delivering with Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves!

I’m glad to have joined a growing number of my Labour MP colleagues in signing this statement supporting the Prime Minister and opposing a leadership contest. I was also glad to help with the process of putting this together.

My article for @LabourList: Serious times call for serious leaders so Starmer must stay labourlist.org/2026/05/seri...

3 things to remember before voting in the local elections today in Rugby…

Mega team out ahead of polling day tomorrow for our brilliant candidate Alan Pavis (Newbold & Brownsover Ward) 🗳️ 🌹 Thursday 7th May 🥇

Fab team canvassing tonight for fab candidate Cllr Richard Harrington in Benn Ward! Lots of support. 🗳️ 🌹 Thursday 7th May 🥇

What new laws have been passed since the election in a nutshell 👇

Bank Holiday door-knocking for our brilliant candidate Chris Lee for Admirals & Cawston 🗳️ 🌹 🥇

Out campaigning this morning with our brilliant candidate for Newbold & Brownsover, Alan Pavis

Have you heard from your local Reform candidate? Do you even know who they are? It’s something I’m hearing a lot. Little to no contact, and very little information about who’s standing or what they’re offering. Residents deserve candidates who are present, engaging, and open about their plans.

I won’t let Reform get away with thinking the normal rules of politics don’t apply to them as they do to the main parties. Reform: Party of working people ❌ Cut council tax ❌ NHS free at point of use ❌

Superb article by @annaturley.bsky.social in the Daily Mirror ahead of the local elections! Spot on! www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Thank you Warwickshire Scouts for inviting me to “Get In”- the Warwickshire Festival of Scouting, kindly hosted by the Ragley Estate. Great to see the positive effect of Scouting on our young people. Well done all the volunteers for all the hard work & putting on this incredible event👏🏻

If you’re wondering about Keir Starmer’s leadership, don’t believe the narrative you hear in the media or on social media or the noises off… Listen to him setting out his vision for our county at this difficult moment on the Today Programme 👇🏻 x.com/BBCr4today/s...

Keir Starmer was excellent on The Today Programme, setting out the context of this serious moment, the values, vision and action we’re taking and need to take. He’s the right leader for our party and our country. x.com/BBCr4today/s...

A good response on the doorstep earlier with Cllr Alison Livesey for Coton & Boughton.

Campaigning in Brownsover yesterday.

For critics of me and @UKLabour who say ‘why do you only attack Reform/Tories and not talk about your own party’s positive achievements?’ 👀 👇🏻

Good to be at Rugby Food and Drink Festival. Hope everyone had a fab day.

Out with a big Rugby Labour team for Chris Lee in Cawston 🗳️🌹🥇

Concerning… Times headline: Reform UK candidate said Nazis were ‘real visionaries’ www.thetimes.com/article/3ede...

Just part of our Rugby labour team out with our candidate Chris Lee in Cawston tonight in the rain. Great conversations though. 🗳️🌹7th May🏅

Campaigning today for Alan Pavis our excellent candidate for Newbold & Brownsover. 🗳️ 🌹 7th May 🥇 #RugbyLabourWorks

The Telegraph just gave a convicted criminal a two-page spread to explain why he's pumping £4 million into Reform UK. They tucked his criminal record away in the small print. So as a former financial crime specialist I’ll do their job for them👇