🇬🇧🇪🇺 Brexit’s barriers are costing British businesses, farmers and artists. Touring sectors lost £208m and 2,490 jobs, while 59% of UK musicians say touring Europe is no longer viable. We must repair our relationship with the EU and remove unnecessary barriers.

On Sunday, I was honoured to join the Nottinghamshire County Rowing Association for their boat naming ceremony. The new James Naish MP has officially tested the waters! 🚣 After 20 years off the water, it was quite an experience. Thank you for a brilliant day! 🥂

🏥 A major milestone for Rushcliffe today as the National Rehabilitation Centre at Stanford Hall opens its doors. After 15 years of work, Rushcliffe is now home to a national centre of excellence, delivering world leading rehabilitation, research and innovation. 👉 nationalrehabilitationcentre.nhs.uk

📣 Good to be back in the Chamber today as parliament returned from summer recess. I was pleased to ask the third formal question of the new term. ❓I asked about the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and whether a trade ban on goods from illegal settlements is now necessary.

🇬🇧 The UK is providing consular support to British nationals who need assistance following the devastating flash flooding in the Nepal-China border area. British nationals who need assistance should call: 📞 Nepal: +977 (0) 1423 7100 📞 China: +86 (0) 10 5192 4000 📞 UK: +44 (0) 20 7008 5000

💪🏻 Another week working hard for constituents across Rushcliffe. 🙏🏼 If you or someone you know needs help, please get in touch: james.naish.mp@parliament.uk or 0115 646 6404.

🗑️ Fly-tipping is a blight on our communities. In Rushcliffe, there were 1,086 incidents last year. New Government proposals could give councils powers to make fly-tippers clean up their own mess and pay the cost of clearing it. 📣 Have your say by 16 October.

🔥 Extreme heat and drought are putting growing pressure on our countryside and rural communities. I helped draft a letter to ministers calling for a joined-up approach to wildfire prevention, preparedness and response. 👉 tinyurl.com/yvsuprux

🏃‍♀️⚽ More chances to get active in Rushcliffe! Grassroots sports groups could get **up to £2,000** to provide free activities this autumn, helping more local people get involved without cost being a barrier. 📣 Applications are now open: www.eastmidlands-cca.gov.uk/news/summer-...

🎓 It’s A-level results day! A huge congratulations to everyone across Rushcliffe receiving their results today. Whatever you decide to do next, I hope you’re proud of what you’ve achieved. 👏 Good luck for the next chapter!

🧠 Better mental health support is coming to Nottinghamshire. £343m will expand NHS mental health services, including a new facility at Queen’s Medical Centre, helping people get the right support earlier and closer to home. 👉 Read more: www.jamesnaish.com/new-nhs-ment...

🏆 I recently visited The Skylarks to congratulate Liam Hathaway on winning his 12th Pride in the Job Award, recognising the quality of his work and his team. Congratulations Liam and everyone at The Skylarks! 👉 Read more: nottinghamlocalnews.com/mp-celebrate...

📣 I took West Bridgford’s campaign for a new Town Council to parliament before recess. A new council would give residents a stronger voice over local services, projects and green spaces. ✍️ Sign here: westbridgfordtowncouncil.co.uk

👏🏻 No two weeks are ever the same! ⬇️Here's a look at a few recent wins...

🌍 Keeping homes comfortable shouldn't cost the planet. I'm backing calls to expand the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to include air to air heat pumps, providing low carbon heating in winter, cooling in summer, lower energy bills and more climate ready homes for the future.

🚨People expect dangerous offenders to stay behind bars and victims to come first. I welcome the decision to exclude those convicted of rape, serious child sexual offences and grooming from sentencing changes. Public safety must always come first. 👓 Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...

🌍 Opening doors for young people in Rushcliffe to learn, travel and gain new experiences. I’ve written to local schools and colleges ahead of the UK’s return to Erasmus+ in 2027, encouraging them to explore opportunities for students. 💡Find out more: westbridgfordwire.com/rushcliffe-s...

💙 Social care matters to families across Rushcliffe. I welcome the Big Conversation on Care and encourage residents to share their views as we shape the future of adult social care. 📣 Share your views: caseycommission.co.uk/bigconversation/

🥇 Some of the best news to receive as an MP is hearing about the achievements of people in our community. Huge congratulations to Rushcliffe’s Sophie Hahn on winning gold for England in the women’s 100m T38 final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

🇭🇰 I was really pleased to see that Wu Chi-wai has been allowed to remain in the UK and reunite with his family. The UK has a proud history of standing up for freedom, democracy and human rights, and I’m pleased to see this outcome. www.bbc.com/news/article...

🍻 Pubs are about so much more than a pint. They're where communities come together, and where I hold my weekly surgery at the Royal Oak in Radcliffe-on-Trent. That's why I welcome the new 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues. 👉 Read more: www.jamesnaish.com/rushcliffe-p...

📣 Rushcliffe featured on Matt's Member of Parliament on BBC Radio 5 Live last week! It was great to hear so many brilliant stories about our area. Congratulations to Wendy, whose story was chosen as the winner! Now I'm curious: what would you say about Rushcliffe? Share your story in the comments 👇

🚌 £2 bus fares are here! From January 2027, bus fares will be capped at £2, making everyday journeys cheaper. I've also been working to improve local bus services across Rushcliffe, and I'll keep pushing for reliable, affordable routes. Read more 👇 www.jamesnaish.com/2-bus-fare-c...

🛒 Good news for Lady Bay! Earlier this month, many of you got in touch about the closure of the Co-op on Trent Boulevard. I'm pleased to let you know it will re-open on Tuesday 28 July after maintenance works took a little longer than expected.

🚧 Kirk Hill Bridge update: the road closures are over! Great news for everyone affected by the diversions. Since October, I've been meeting regularly with Network Rail, Via and NCC to raise residents' concerns and keep the project on track. Thanks for your patience while the work continues.

👋🏼 Another surgery done! Today I was in Upper Saxondale, where I had some great conversations with constituents about a wide range of issues. Thank you to everyone who took the time to come along, share your views, and raise the topics that matter to you. Have a wonderful weekend everyone! 😊

🎆 A step forward on tackling anti-social fireworks use I welcome the launch of a major review into fireworks legislation and encourage residents to share their views. 👉 Have your say here: tinyurl.com/yu7748a8

🇪🇺🇬🇧 The UK has signed a historic treaty with the EU to secure Gibraltar’s economic future. This agreement protects jobs, supports trade, avoids disruption at the Gibraltar Spain border, safeguards British sovereignty and delivers certainty for the future. 🔗 Read more: www.gov.uk/government/n...

🚌📚 Day two of the Summer School! 📣 We started at Goalhanger in London, learning all about podcasts and media before my team and I welcomed the students to Parliament for a behind-the-scenes look at what MPs do day to day. Tomorrow is the final day - look out for one last update!

🚨 Following the recent fire at Langar, Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service has confirmed the cause was accidental: refracted sunlight igniting combustible material. No pollution entered local waterways. Thank you to all emergency crews and local residents who supported the response.