Peter Swallow MP

Peter Swallow MP

@peter4bracknell.bsky.social

Proud to serve as Labour MP for Bracknell, Crowthorne, Sandhurst and Whitegrove ๐ŸŒน For support, please email peter.swallow.mp@parliament.uk

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Thank you Bracknell and Wokingham College for inviting me to address your AI Skills Summit on Friday Digital literacy has never been more important, but in a world of AI we also need more focus on the very human skills AI will never be able to replicate.

Last week I met up with Breast Cancer Now in Parliament to show my support for their #WearItPink campaign In the UK, someone dies from breast cancer every 45 minutes Checking your breasts or chest and attending screening appointments could save your life

I'm supporting a cross-party bill to ban childlike sex dolls This Private Member's Bill, brought forward by my Liberal Democrat colleague Munira Wilson & supported by the Government, will close a loophole in the law to make it illegal to own a childlike sex doll

This is a common-sense change to increase protections against abusers Today I served on the Bill Committee to scrutinise the proposed legislation and voted to move the bill onto its next stage

Cadets develop essential life skills like teamwork, confidence and resilience which can help them thrive in school and workย  ย  Great to raise the amazing work of local Cadets in Bracknell in Parliament today

British Medical Auctions are a shining example of local innovation and efficiency - they reduce waste in the NHS through second-hand medical equipment sales Thanks to the team for showing me around their Bracknell warehouse!

I welcome that the PM is being honest about the damage Brexit has done, and the need to break through the status quo Ahead of the next UK-EU Summit in November, I've urged him to be as pragmatic as possible to secure a closer relationship with Europe in Britain's national interest

It's Community Transport Week and to celebrate, I joined Sandhurst Day Centre for a ride-along in their minibus The Day Centre offers fantastic support for older residents, and the minibus service makes it all possible

Those affected by the Troubles deserve answers But we must be clear that there is no equivalence between the lawful actions of our brave service personnel who served in Northern Ireland, and terrorists

Grateful to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland for meeting with me to discuss the Government's proposed amendments to the Troubles Bill to provide more protections for veterans.

Come and visit Parliament! Parliament is back from the conference break today and I started my morning welcoming another local group to visit the Palace of Westminster Thank you U3A, Youthline, Samaritans, Promise Inclusion and The Wayz for joining me over the last few months

Share helps over 2,000 people in need each week to access fresh food that would otherwise have gone to waste No referral needed - just incredible volunteers getting spare food to people it can really help

It's the first ever National Cadets Week - an opportunity to recognise the incredible opportunities the Cadets offer to young people, and the amazing adult volunteers that make it all happen I joined Bracknell Army Cadets and Air Cadets to celebrate

I recently joined local postie Spencer on his round in Crowthorne to learn more about his work and how recent changes to deliveries are affecting him and the service customers are getting

The Royal Mail is not delivering for residents at the moment, despite repeated promises from company bosses that things will improve. Today's news on jobs cuts - while it won't affect front-line posties - is not reassuring

Hard-working posties like Spencer aren't to blame - they're working flat-out under difficult conditions. That's why I've written to Royal Mail's CEO to raise my concerns and call for proper reform in the interests of both staff and customers

We've lost over 150 social homes in Bracknell Forest through disposal We need tougher measures to limit how social housing providers can sell off the homes Bracknell Forest families badly need

@safran.group.com build essential parts for our national defence and aeronautics industry Thank you to Lars and the team for showing me around the factory and speaking with me about the key role Berkshire plays in supply chain resilience

We have just experienced the hottest summer on record. So good to catch up with new RBFRS Chief Mark Arkwell about what we can do to build local and national resilience against wildfires and other emerging risks

๐ŸŒน Conference Diary #1 ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ More support for apprenticeships ๐ŸŽ Meetings with key organisations to discuss the future of SEND ๐Ÿ“ฑ Spoke on a panel about building a safe, effective social media ban โœ‰๏ธ Challenged the Post Office about local services at risk

Bracknell Forest was out in force today for the Communities Festival โ˜€๏ธ Live music, sunshine and a whole host of local charities and community groups - who could ask for more!

Russia is seeking undermine our democracy, weaken support for Ukraine, and attack our community cohesion I raised their mis- and disinformation campaign with the Defence Secretary earlier this month