Max Wilkinson MP

Kemi Badenoch wants to take Britain out of the ECHR … but her own MPs don’t even back her 🤷 @maxwilkinson.bsky.social

The reason we must stay in the ECHR is because we have to protect British people’s rights. That’s something the Conservatives and Reform just don’t get. Highlights from my speech in the House of Commons last week:

The Golden Valley will bring cyber and tech jobs and prosperity to our area, building on the work of GCHQ and our brilliant local cyber ecosystem. It’s a project led by Cheltenham, so we should be allowed to keep more of the proceeds locally. 1/2

That’s why I’ve again asked ministers to give us ‘designated area’ status. If they grant the request, we’ll be able to retain business rates from the development to reinvest in our community. I’ll keep pushing for a better deal for our area. 2/2

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The first duty of any government is to defend its people. The Conservatives decimated our armed forces, and Labour is failing to invest. That's why we're calling for £20bn in defence bonds to urgently strengthen Britain's defences. @maxwilkinson.bsky.social

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Tackling crime starts with safer communities. Taxing tech giants more could raise £1bn to fight online crime, freeing up police to patrol our streets. That's why the Lib Dems are calling for more youth services to prevent crime before it starts. @maxwilkinson.bsky.social

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Nigel Farage is STILL in denial about the damage he has done to our country. @maxwilkinson.bsky.social

With the world-famous Cheltenham Literature Festival upon us, I took part in one of the activities on offer across the town. Book lovers are being asked to write to a stranger about their favourite read. I enjoy anything from the Scotland Street series by Alexander McCall Smith. What about you?

16 Sept

The Golden Valley development has come from strong local work. It will generate thousands of jobs locally & contribute to national cyber security. I asked the First Secretary of State to recognise this local investment & allow proceeds to remain in our community, instead of swiped away to Whitehall.

15 Sept

“We need urgent action to save our democracy.” That’s what I told @lbc.co.uk over the weekend when asked about the massive donations to Farage’s Reform party. The government must act now to stop US-style big money buying our politics.

10 Sept

I asked the Health Secretary to intervene in the planning system so people in conservation areas like Cheltenham can cool their homes in hot summers. It’s a health risk that will only get worse. I’m not convinced by her reply, particularly the suggestion we all go to the local community centre.

9 Sept

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Women and girls deserve to feel and be safe when going about their lives. I've written to Gloucestershire Constabulary to ask that hotspots for anti-social and misogynistic behaviour in Cheltenham be more frequently patrolled. 1/2

We must all refuse to allow the hatred and violence against women and girls from the so-called manosphere online to leech out into the real world. 2/2

Cheltenham council is still being abolished, but after an announcement by the government this week we don’t know when! I asked the Secretary of State this week to let Gloucestershire get on with the process so councils can get on with planning to protect vital services. 1/2

That means looking after our town centre, solving fire service funding problems and working on a plan for a new waste and recycling centre for Cheltenham. 2/2

2 Sept

The First Secretary of State told MPs that fire services need more support. I reminded her that Gloucestershire Fire And Rescue Service stands ready to support neighbouring areas suffering wildfires, but that it is suffering extreme financial pressures. 1/2

2 Sept

I asked her to look into the matter, with the aim of preventing the proposed overnight closure of Cheltenham West fire station. 2/2

25 Aug

Why have pensioners been effectively trapped for four months on the upper floors of a block of flats in Cheltenham town centre? Because Remus, Fexco and Sarum - the companies in charge of fixing the lift - are failing to do their job.

24 Aug

Live on Reddit answering Cheltenham’s questions 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻 Join me here: www.reddit.com/r/cheltenham...

24 Aug

🏥 🏥 🏥 Huge news to report about the Big Space Cancer Appeal! Cheltenham Borough Council has given planning approval for the development to go ahead. Massive congratulations to everyone who has contributed so far. Let’s give one last push to get this over the line: justgiving.com/campaign/the...

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20 Aug

Brexit promised control. Instead, small boat crossings soared and taxpayers face a £5bn bill. A returns deal with Europe could stop the boats and restore control. @maxwilkinson.bsky.social

23 Aug

The first of my Ask Me Anything sessions is happening on Reddit tomorrow (24th) from 5.30pm. If you live in Cheltenham, you can ask questions about issues relating to the town, my work as your MP, national politics, or anything else you’d like to put to me, here: www.reddit.com/r/cheltenham... 1/2

23 Aug

I’ll have a limited amount of time, but I’ll do my best to get through as many questions as I can. Not on Reddit? I'm also hosting a Facebook Live on my page from 5.30pm on Wednesday (26th): www.facebook.com/MaxWilkinson... Looking forward to taking your questions! 2/2

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15 Aug

Funding pressures from above could mean that the fire station in north west Cheltenham will not be manned overnight. Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service and the County Council have launched a public consultation about this proposed plan. 1/2

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15 Aug

I've made it clear that any reduction in service to our town is unacceptable. If you feel the same, please make your voice heard by taking part in the consultation here: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/glosfire/abo... 2/2

15 Aug

I enjoyed Parkrun again today. Thanks as always to the organisers and volunteers. I’m acutely aware that the grass at Pittville Park shouldn’t look like this. It’s a clear reminder of the need to redouble efforts to tackle climate change. Short term, let’s all be careful not to create fire risks.

8 Aug

On #SevereMEDay, I stand with everyone living with severe ME and their loved ones. No one should be left without the care, understanding or support they need. The Government must do more to fund research, improve services and end the neglect of people with ME #MissingMillions #DisabilityRights

3 Aug

It’s time for the Cheltenham Cricket Festival - the oldest cricket festival in the world starts this weekend. You can get your tickets here: www.gloscricket.co.uk/towergate-ch...

24 July

FIRST PORT - UPDATE I’m genuinely shocked by what I heard last night. We are forming the Cheltenham First Port Action Group. This follows ongoing and significant concerns about the way First Port conducts business in Cheltenham. Many serious concerns were raised at the public meeting I hosted. 1/3

24 July

It’s clear that the company is in too many cases not fulfilling its role and residents are getting a raw deal. Our action group will look to get results locally from First Port while it remains in charge of Cheltenham properties. 2/3

24 July

I’ll push nationally for meaningful regulation of the property management and leasehold management sector too. I’m grateful to everyone who turned up to share their stories. If you’re getting a raw deal from First Port, let me know in the comments below and email max.wilkinson.mp@parliament.uk 3/3

18 July

Parliament has broken up for the summer, but my work continues in Cheltenham….starting with the nation’s most successful free public health initiative: parkrun. Thanks to all the volunteers and runners for a warm welcome in Pittville Park.

16 July

My question to the Secretary of State today, following the news Cheltenham council will be abolished and replaced by a single council for the whole of Gloucestershire. I remain concerned about the future delivery of local services.

15 July

When Andy Burnham takes office, he will say much about empowering regions and local communities. But, as I told BBC Politics West this week, there is more outside London than Manchester. 1/2

15 July

I will continue to fight for a fair deal out of this government for Cheltenham - from closing the funding gap in our schools to filling the black hole in the council’s pothole budget. 2/2

13 July

After years of build-up it was great to be on-site to break ground at the Golden Valley UK development on Friday. The site will generate thousands of jobs in cyber & tech for Cheltenham, while helping our nation’s defence & resilience. 1/2

goldenvalleyuk.comSpades in the ground at £1bn Golden Valley development in Cheltenham — GOLDEN VALLEYGolden Valley has commenced construction on the first phase – a £1 billion cyber and technology campus in Cheltenham which will be central to driving growth and innovation in UK National Security and ...

13 July

It’s a brilliant example of a locally led initiative, which started in our local council and now has the attention of government. You can read more about the development here: www.goldenvalleyuk.com/additional-i... 2/2

9 July

Six weeks ago Robert Jenrick asked “where are we?” I told him. Now, I’ve used his words as a reminder of how the Brexit failures of the Tories and Reform are contributing to ruined holidays for British people. He’s been in both parties - so he’ll be well aware of the mess that’s been created.

7 July

We shouldn’t indulge Nigel Farage’s tantrum. We are challenging Labour, the Tories and the Green Party to step aside so Nigel looks daft fighting his pointless by-election on his own.

3 July

Thank you to everyone who attended my public meeting last night to talk about the state of our roads. Thanks also to @gloucestershirecc.bsky.social's highways department for answering your questions and sharing plans for progress. 1/2

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3 July

If you know of a road that needs sorting, please comment below or you can report it directly to the County Council via the Fix My Street portal, along with many other issues: fixmystreet.gloucestershire.gov.uk 2/2

3 July

BIG SPACE CANCER APPEAL - CAMPAIGN UPDATE Just out from a meeting with Dr Sam Guglani & Dr Charles Candish, & pleased to share that progress is being made on this important campaign. If you've donated, thank you. If you would like to support the appeal head to: www.justgiving.com/campaign/the...

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2 July

Score for Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson @maxwilkinson.bsky.social The Government is now letting pubs stay open for this weekend’s game after he raised the issue in Parliament today! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

2 July

⚽I asked ministers to give a blanket licensing exemption to allow pubs to stay open for the Mexico game in the early hours of Monday morning. Sadly, it sounds like the government’s answer is more Mike Bassett than Alf Ramsey. #WorldCup #WorldCup2026

2 July

Home insurance companies shouldn’t be allowed to use small print to get out of responsibilities. Sadly, that’s what happened to Cheltenham resident Jackie, whose story I shared yesterday. I'm pleased the Minister accepted my suggestion to remind companies of their responsibility to customers.

23 June

The presumptive next PM Andy Burnham has made a career out of bemoaning regional funding inequality. I agree with him, which is why I hope the government will deal with the massive funding inequality experienced by Cheltenham schools.

22 June