Have you been to Northumberland's first Ukrainian restaurant? I popped in to LumiVero in Amble as part of my Summer Showcase to chat with the owners and get a bit of lunch! #DavidSmithMP #NorthNorthumberland #Labour

The prices keep getting bigger and the 'cancel' button keeps getting smaller. That's not how it should be, and we're doing something about it. #DavidSmithMP #NorthNorthumberland #Labour #Subscriptions #AndyBurnham

Have you visited Fannie's Emporium in Morpeth? I stopped by recently as part of my summer showcase and saw some strange and spooky things... #DavidSmithMP #NorthNorthumberland #Labour #FanniesEmporium #SummerShowcase

Summer Showcase: Barter Books, Alnwick #DavidSmithMP #NorthNorthumberland #Labour #DavidsSummerShowcase #BarterBooks

Most of England is in drought conditions - which is bad news for farmers. Last week I and other MPs wrote to the Government asking how we can support the water resilience of farms. Tldr: We want it to be easier for farmers to capture and store water

Summer Showcase coming soon…

I fully support the Babies Bill tabled by @DesmondSwayne. The goal is to help families during those crucial 1001 first days of a baby’s life by giving those early years statutory support. This is ambitious law-making that is good for everyone.

We're changing immigration so that it's fairer - for everyone. #DavidSmithMP #NorthNorthumberland #Labour #Immigration #Asylum

2/3rds voters say that Labour needs to make rural communities & rural economies a higher priority - according to new research by the Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG). We call on govt to close the investment and finance gap in our report at www.labourruralresearchgroup.com/_files/ugd/f...

'You cannot pass a bill that makes people love their neighbours, join a union, or volunteer a year of their life.' My fifth and final essay on the politics of belonging, out today. davidsmithmp.substack.com/p/a-politics...

A Politics of Belonging – Part 5: Becoming Citizens

The country we are depends on the type of people we want to be - and the state is not the answer. My fifth and final post in my series on a new politics of belonging.

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Last week I discussed SEND and Berwick Academy with Josh MacAlister, Minister for Children and Families. We had a good conversation about the needs of children and parents in Berwick and how school, council and government can work together.

They took us out of the EU before they built 13 miles of road. I support dualling. I ALSO support delivery. Let's improve the road instead of dangling unfunded promises. #A1

Investing in the TRUE north ❤️💛❤️💛 #A1

Russia is destroying religious freedom as it invades Ukraine. My reflections from Kyiv last week. #Ukraine

Dodgy kebabs hurt our farmers #KismetKebabs #Farming

Today I have nominated Andy Burnham to be the next leader of the Labour Party and the next Prime Minister. I’m convinced that Andy has the experience, the vision and the sense of urgency that the country needs. This is a moment for the Labour Party to come together in service of the country

A big thank you to Rob Parsons from Wooler Evangelical Church for joining me yesterday at the Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast, with its focus on 'hope'. I am so grateful to the churches in North Northumberland who are praying for and serving our communities.

Faith, love and hope win out in the end, whether in Kyiv or Holy Island. #DavidSmithMP #NorthNorthumberland #Labour #FORB #FreedomofReligion #FreedomofSpeech #Ukraine

‘Religion can be part of the problem in Nigeria but it HAS to be part of the solution.’ I was in Nigeria last week as part of my Freedom of Religion or Belief Envoy role. I know many of you are concerned by media reports about religious persecution in Nigeria, so I was there to find out more.

'The Labour mission was never simply to "get on in life" but for all of us to share in prosperity and common endeavour'. More of my King's Speech debate last week

'The social contract asks "what I am getting out of this?"' 'The social covenant asks "what do we owe each other?"' The opening of my King's Speech contribution this week. Thanks to @MoreinCommon_ for the data!

My Statement on the Prime Minister.

My Statement on Mandelson & Today’s Vote The appointment of Peter Mandelson was a serious error of judgement by the Prime Minister. This was my view from the moment that his appointment was announced in late 2024. However, I did not make my view known publicly or within the...

ASSISTED DYING: The Assisted Dying Bill has today run out of time to pass through Parliament before the King’s Speech in May. My statement.

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Today is a day of good news for everyone everywhere, especially the broken-hearted, down-trodden and desperate among us. Holy Island, just off the shore of North Northumberland, is a witness to the hope of Easter and the life that it brings. Wishing you a Happy Easter.

Good Friday reminds us that it is right to mourn the evil and suffering in the world. There is so much that grieves us. But hope wins out in the end, because Easter Sunday is coming. Wishing you and your loved ones a restful and wonderful Easter weekend.

davidsmithmp.substack.com/p/on-the-bat... 'It would be a strange inconsistency to defend freedom of religion abroad…while seeking to restrict its visible expression at home.' My response to the debate about the Iftar prayers in Trafalgar Square. #DavidSmithMP #NorthNorthumberland #Labour

On the Battle of Trafalgar

In the absence of a shared story, we resort to defining ourselves by what we reject. My response to the debate about Muslim Prayers.

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Ehler-Danlos Syndrome: I wasn't able to speak in last week's debate on Ehler-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and craniocervical instability, but I know how important this is for a number of constituents so I wanted to share the speech I would have given had I been able to attend.