Joe Morris MP
@joemorrismp.bsky.social
Labour MP for the Hexham constituency
The growing influence of money in politics is undermining trust in our democracy. We need stronger safeguards against wealthy interests and the power of global social media platforms. Democracy must work for everyone, not just those with the deepest pockets.
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Summer Tour Week 2! I'm back on the road after a busy first week. All dates, times and locations are on my socials. See you soon!
With PM Burnham, we’ll get warmth, audacity and knowhow. For everything else, cling to hope | Polly Toynbee
With PM Burnham, we’ll get warmth, audacity and knowhow. For everything else, cling to hope | Polly Toynbee
He looks the part, with a rise as impressive as his speeches, but is that enough? You cannot know if someone is up to the job until they have to do it, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
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My Summer Tour is back 80 locations. 80 surgeries. 4 weeks. I can't wait to get on the road and meet with as many of you as possible. Check out the posters to see when I'll be in your area.
Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour's initial response to the Gaza conflict and signalled a significant shift in the party's stance on the Middle East.
Andy Burnham apologises for Labour's Gaza response - 'we didn't get it right'
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One thought on the Clacton contenders: the ‘establishment’ looks a bit different these days, doesn’t it? | Marina Hyde
Nigel Farage has billed his byelection as a clash with the powers that be. To wit: Laurence Fox, a naked celebrity and a man with a bin on his head, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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What’s that, Dale? You want to give me an unconditional personal gift of £5million to do whatever I want with? Sure! I just need to fill out a form. If I didn’t declare it that would be silly.
Burnham will have to master something Starmer couldn’t: the art of dealing with Donald Trump | Gaby Hinsliff
Burnham will have to master something Starmer couldn’t: the art of dealing with Donald Trump | Gaby Hinsliff
The new PM will need a superb foreign secretary and the ability to get like-minded countries on board. Early signs suggest he may have the right skills, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
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What a win for Andy Burnham and the Labour Party🌹 Hope beats hate. Unity over division🙏 Looking forward to seeing Andy back in Westminster representing the people of Makerfield🔜 #northumberland #JoeMorris #Labour #hexham
Absolutely agree. The problem with X doesn’t stop at nudification tools, child porn and AI slop, it’s the deliberate destruction of democracy and security in our country.
Sunder Katwala (sundersays)@sundersays.bsky.social · 3mo agoThere is a remarkable scale of the celebration, glorification and excited encouragement of violence on the X platform. It is probable that most of it is not incitement in law [though there will be examples that are] but the nature + pace of dissemination makes it a major national security risk
Last week, I spoke on the crimes being committed in Lebanon and how they mirror those seen in Gaza and the West Bank. It is time that we place sanctions on those in the Israeli Government who are responsible.
Funding illegal Israeli settlements is not charitable activity. It is extremist activity. Working with Israeli human researchers, I found at least 32 UK charities who have sent £28 million to settlements in recent years. There’s a likely taxpayer subsidy of at least £5 million through Gift Aid.
BREAKING: Hungary just saw a stunning political shakeup. Opposition leader Péter Magyar says Prime Minister Viktor Orbán personally called to congratulate him on his victory, marking the imminent end to Orbán’s long grip on power.
Apparently it’s National Pet Day…so here’s Donald Trump with one of his faves.
Do take a read of this fantastic piece from @joemorrismp.bsky.social in @labourlist.bsky.social today outlining how today's Land Use Framework announcement is good news for farmers, rural communities and our environment. Read the op-ed here: labourlist.org/2026/03/engl...
'England’s Land Use Framework will benefit our farmers and rural communities – here's how' - LabourList
The Land Use Framework gives farmers the tools, investment and certainty they need to shape the future of our countryside.
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You know how Foxtons are the worst estate agents? Not anymore they're not.
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez on Iran: “Spain is against this disaster. Because we understand that governments are here to improve people's lives, to provide solutions to problems, not to make people's lives worse. 1/2
Out in Throckley this morning with Mark Hardy, one of our excellent candidates for Newcastle City Council and local Labour team members.
Total nightmare for Nigel Farage. He's spent years desperately trying to distance himself and his various parties from this far-right crim - and now look what's happened.
Reform by-election candidate endorsed by far-right activist Tommy Robinson
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On this day in 1945, the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau exposed the scale of Nazi crimes to the world and became a symbol of the horrors of the Holocaust, the resilience of its survivors, and the guilt of its enablers.
We just need 45 more defections to make the Lib Dems the official opposition….
Great to spend Saturday with our excellent Labour candidates for Throckley, Walbottle and Newburn ward. Some great conversations on the doorstep - thanks to everyone who took the time to chat.
💬 "To genuinely support children and families, we must take a holistic approach, addressing social media, smartphones, and platform design as interconnected, rather than separate, issues". Michael Wheeler MP adds his thoughts to the ongoing debate around social media... 🤳 📱 Read here👇
‘Tackling the ‘always-on environment’ is how Labour can protect under-16s’ – LabourList
In the last few days, the debate around social media and its impact on young people has reached a crescendo. Hundreds of my constituents have…
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Very good from Ed Miliband on wind energy, "The cost of building new generation gas would be higher than off shore wind" "Off shore wind prevents the need for expensive gas plants to run" "This is home grown clean power that we control"
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.
For well over a decade, Nigel Farage criticised Davos and just two years ago criticised Starmer for going and calling him a "full-on globalist, hanging out with his mates at the World Economic Forum." So, question. Where do you think Nigel Farage is going today?
