Phil Brickell MP

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13 Sept

It’s not just the scale of the money. It’s also the character of the people making the donations which is extremely worrying - as I argued in this thread over the summer ⬇️

Phil Brickell MP@philbrickellmp.bsky.social

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👇

From leading a cross-party group to root out corruption in our politics and economy, to shouting as loud as I can in the Commons Chamber so your voices are heard. Here’s a day in the life representing the great people of Bolton, Westhoughton, Horwich and Blackrod 👇

hansard.parliament.ukHouse of Lords Reform - Hansard - UK ParliamentHansard record of the item : ' House of Lords Reform' on Tuesday 20 October 2026.

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It’s exactly this kind of behaviour which undermines trust in Parliament and which I was keen to call out in last week’s House of Lords reform debate in Westminster Hall. Check out my contribution here ⬇️

Private Eye Magazine@privateeyenews.bsky.social

Since his ennoblement in Boris Johnson’s 2023 resignation list, Tees Valley regional mayor Lord (Ben) Houchen has claimed more than £25,000 in tax-free daily “attendance” allowances from the House of Lords for 73 days when he hasn’t voted, spoken or performed any recorded parliamentary activity.

Thank you @mbdauk.bsky.social for your continued investment in Bolton. More jobs, more investment, more opportunities for my constituents & a vital contribution to our collective security.

MBDA in the UK@mbdauk.bsky.social

🇬🇧 Pleased to welcome Luke Pollard MP, NAD Rupert Pearce and Phil Brickell to #Bolton. 🏭 The visit showcased our expansion to double our #manufacturing footprint, boost production and invest in our people. Together, we’re securing the #UK’s sovereign #defence advantage.

bylinetimes.comThree Labour Peers Spoke at a Festival Sponsored by a Reform Mega-Donor - And Which Hosted a Far-Right BookshopLabour MP Phil Brickell says “no respectable person” should be associated with the event and accuses his colleagues of "legitimising" Reform's billionaire crypto donor

There's no excuse for legitimising Ben Delo's involvement in our politics - me in @bylinetimes.bsky.social 👇

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Some shocking figures here, which is why I’m pushing the government to expand the scope of the existing Anti-Money Laundering regime.

APPG on Anti-Corruption and Responsible Tax@anticorruption-responsibletax.org

New analysis from Transparency International UK shows an estimated £2.2bn of suspected illicit wealth has been funnelled into new-build property in Britain since 2016. www.telegraph.co.uk/money/proper...

labourlist.org'Brexit was never a closed matter – it's time to put the national interest first' - LabourListWe need an honest conversation in the country, one that acknowledges the will of the British people back in 2016, but which is clear that Brexit has not delivered the promises made by the Leave campai...

My article from earlier on the week on the UK’s relationship with the EU ⬇️

Yet another example of close co-operation between the UK & Germany creating jobs, driving investment and leading to new opportunities across both our countries.

Susanne Baumann@germanambuk.bsky.social

Military barrel production returns to the UK thanks to 🇩🇪🇬🇧 ties. I joined Defence Secretary Wes Streeting as he opened Rheinmetall's Gun Hall in Telford, creating highly-skilled jobs. Powerful example of 🇩🇪🇬🇧 cooperation, based on the #KensingtonTreaty.

I don’t want to be sniffling away all winter. My wife definitely doesn't want to hear me complaining about it either 🤧 That’s why I got my flu jab this week. It only took a few minutes, and could save me a week on the sofa feeling sorry for myself. Get it booked👉 www.nhs.uk/.../vaccinat...

theguardian.com‘You are a humanitarian also, sir’: the US feeds Putin with lies as Ukraine’s children take cover and die | Andrew RothSteve Witkoff’s flattery of the Russian leader could be just the start of a mendacious stratagem from a US president who says Moscow ‘has been fine on Ukraine’

These comments from US envoy Steve Witkoff are a complete betrayal to the innocent victims - men, women and children - of Putin’s unlawful and barbaric war of aggression in Ukraine. That’s what happens when you let crony property developers take charge of your diplomacy. #slavaukraini

Good to reflect on our collective wins & look forward to opportunities over the coming 12 months on a range of topics: 🧹 cleaning up our politics 🔍 standards in public life 🌍 international illicit financial flows 🙇🏻‍♂️ tightening up lobbying rules Follow @anticorruption-responsibletax.org for updates

APPG on Anti-Corruption and Responsible Tax@anticorruption-responsibletax.org

Today the APPG held its 2026 AGM, attended by MPs and peers from Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and the Independent benches. Tackling corruption and dirty money is not a party political issue, and our members are united across party lines in taking it on.

A real joy to be at the German Embassy to mark 75 years of UK-German relations. As a former Erasmus student, I know what close ties with Europe can do for young people. But they have had those opportunities taken away by a decision made a decade ago, before many were old enough to have a say.

Young people can see the harm Brexit has caused and the doors it has closed. Many local businesses tell me they feel it too. No one wants a return to the bitter debates about Europe that divided our communities. But we do need serious discussions with the EU to secure a better deal for Britain.

So what does a reset actually mean? Lower bills, stronger defence cooperation, and easier mobility for young people and workers. These are changes my constituents would see and feel every day, and that’s where our focus should be.

cashman.labour.org.ukCash-ManEveryone gets caught. How much can you collect? Play Cash-Man and beat your friends’ haul.

Two minutes to bag as much crypto as you can. Can you follow the money? 💸

In 3 minutes, I explain why the Tory plan to abolish inheritance tax is despicable. A vanishingly small number of estates in Bolton pay inheritance tax. The vast majority of us will never have anything to do with this tax. The threshold is rightly set so the very wealthiest pay their fair share. 👇

The tax raises £10.8 billion a year. This is money the Tories want to hand back to the wealthiest people in the country. And who would pay? The single mum in Horwich. The pensioner in Blackrod. The small business owner in Westhoughton. The young person in Bolton trying to buy their first home.

As usual, this is socialism for the rich, and cuts for everyone else. They want to make us a country where what you inherit matters more than how hard you work. The Tories have shown exactly who they stand for, and it's not you.

And let me be clear - I want people to do well. If you work hard, you should be able to build a very comfortable life, spend your money on what you want, and pass your house and savings on to your kids. But this isn’t about most people - it's about the mega rich.

📢 Bolton’s Local Plan consultation is now open! The decisions made today will help shape Bolton’s homes, jobs, transport and communities through to 2042. The consultation is open until 11.59pm on Thursday 26 November 2026. 🗣️ Read the plan and have your say: www.bolton.gov.uk/planning-pol...

My view is that we need to get development right. Growth must be planned responsibly. That means infrastructure first, better public transport, roads that can cope with increased demand, and sufficient school places and GP capacity.

bbc.co.ukSwimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announcedThe Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.

Good news for my constituents. More resources and better diagnosis of brain tumours is something I raised in Parliament last year, sharing a personal story of one of my constituents.

theguardian.comNo timeline for lifting Land Registry paywall as ownership remains opaqueDefra promised in March to work towards free access to data on large plots in England and Wales

We've got to put an end to land ownership secrecy which is perpetuated by the Land Registry. @guyshrubsole.bsky.social right to continue his work shining a light on the lack of urgency being brought to bear. This matters - to ensure that individuals who do own vast swathes of land are accountable.

Very sad to find out that Councillor Pat Karney, a real stalwart of Manchester Labour Party, sadly passed away yesterday. His sheer dedication - including more than 40 years in the town hall - was unrivalled. He will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with all his many friends and his family.

Yesterday, I met with Ethics Minister Baroness Twycross to discuss lobbying, political integrity and how we can rebuild trust in politics. Before becoming MP for Bolton West, I spent more than a decade tackling bribery, corruption and money laundering in the financial services sector. I came into

access or hidden interests. People need to know that politicians are working for them and that the same rules apply to everyone. Following the Ethics and Integrity Commission's landmark report into lobbying (link below), I look forward to working with Ministers to make sure the regime is

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more transparent, close loopholes and ensure politicians are properly held to account. eic.independent-commission.uk/wp-content/u...

Parliament knowing that strong rules, transparency and accountability matter. It is important that we listen to the views of businesses, charities and campaigners when making decisions. But it’s important that those decisions are always made in the public interest, not shaped by money, privileged

ft.trib.alIt’s time for the UK to reward whistleblowers financiallyIncentivising insiders to come forward will transform how we tackle fraud

As I've said on a number of occasions, I'm a firm believer in rewarding whistleblowers who provide actionable information about those committing economic crime. I hope the government will act, building on the review conducted by Jonathan Fisher earlier this year which included this recommendation.

Financial Times@financialtimes.com

It’s time for the UK to reward whistleblowers financially ft.trib.al/KhaH61c | opinion

🇬🇧 🇩🇪 Productive meeting with German social democrat MP Adis Ahmetovic & @chelfulhamben discussing all things UK-Germany. Adis is a MP for Hannover, where I studied as an Erasmus exchange student for a year & so we spoke at length about the enduring connections which bind our two countries together.

bbc.co.ukThe captain from Bolton who helped with Titanic rescueArthur Rostron was the captain of RMS Carpathia when it received a morse code message from the ship.

Arthur Rostron was a true Bolton hero. I remember reading about him at school. Find out about his incredible rescue ⬇️

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🧵Pathetic undermining of the rules-based, international order by the Trump administration. The US doesn’t recognise the ICC, yet feels emboldened to impose financial sanctions which impede its role as the ultimate arbiter of international law.

gov.ukJoint statement on support for the International Criminal CourtJoint statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and the UK.

Measures such as these embolden authoritarian regimes the world over. Pleased to see the following joint statement from every other G7 nation, plus Denmark & the Netherlands which reaffirms their commitment to the ICC and criticises the American sanctions. www.gov.uk/government/n...

@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social

Particularly pleased to see the renewed focus on hybrid threats and regional growth. Berlin remains one of our strongest allies. Long may that continue.

German Embassy London@uk.diplo.de

Chancellor Merz and Prime Minister Burnham have agreed the following milestones and way forward following their talks in Berlin:

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Bridget Phillipson MP

The Tories’ position on pensions is falling apart. A Shadow Cabinet member wants to replace the State Pension as we know it with something that offers 'dramatically less'. Only Labour will protect a rising state pension while building a new National Care Service. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

thetimes.comSenior Tory privately urged ‘radical’ shake-up of triple lockIn a leaked recording in June, Katie Lam appears to break from Kemi Badenoch’s position, saying an ‘entirely new pension system’ may be needed

theguardian.comTories would expand free childcare to high earners, Badenoch saysKemi Badenoch says those earning more than £100,000 should not be discouraged from working more

Cutting jobs at the Environment Agency after a summer of wildfires. Which would never raise the £700m Kemi claims. How much do the Tories think EA staff get paid? All to subsidise childcare for six figure earners. Utterly delusional

Two weeks ago, I was at the National Crime Agency for the launch of the Government's new Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Strategy, where I met with NCA Director General Graeme Biggar CBE.

I want to see a new ‘Economic Crime Fighting Fund’ for law enforcement agencies, which would reinvest seized criminal cash straight back into the agencies that recovered them. We should be making criminals pay for a stronger, more efficient and more strategic policing response.

Thank you to the dedicated civil servants who have produced a very strong blueprint, and to every frontline officer involved in enforcement activity. If you have information about illegality on the high street, please pass it on to the police.

Two weeks ago, I was at the National Crime Agency for the launch of the Government's new Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Strategy, where I met with NCA Director General Graeme Biggar CBE.

This is what tackling dirty money looks like on the ground. Organised crime gangs hiding in plain sight on our high streets affect communities right here in Bolton West.

I’ll be working with the Government, including Security Minister Dan Jarvis, to make sure nobody, whether that’s people traffickers, drug dealers or Russian oligarchs, can clean and stash their dirty cash here in the UK.

Two weeks ago, I was at the National Crime Agency for the launch of the Government's new Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Strategy, where I met with NCA Director General Graeme Biggar CBE.

But I wanted to see how this strategy will make a real difference on our streets. So a few days later I joined Greater Manchester Police and Bolton Council's Trading Standards in Horwich as part of Operation Avro, targeting rogue businesses after constituents raised concerns with me about illicit

vapes being sold, including to children. Across Bolton, the operation led to 19 arrests, 12 warrants, two cannabis farms uncovered, and vehicles and criminal assets seized.

Two weeks ago, I was at the National Crime Agency for the launch of the Government's new Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Strategy, where I met with NCA Director General Graeme Biggar CBE.

As Chair of the APPG on Anti-Corruption and Responsible Tax, I welcome the real ambition here: £550 million of investment over three years, 500 new officers across law enforcement and justice, a new national Financial Intelligence Service, and stronger closure powers for dodgy shops.