Social media represents a major public health risk to our young people, and future generations. That’s why I’ve campaigned for a social media ban for under 16s. Today I asked the Prime Minister to confirm the consultation will lead to swift action 👇

I welcome the Govt consultation on banning social media for under 16s. The evidence for action is already conclusive, and I will continue to campaign for this to be done at pace. Every day children are exposed to harmful & addictive content is another day of preventable harm.

We all know the harm social media causes to young people's mental health. The Labour Govt has acted significantly in recent months. Today, 61 Labour MPs have written to the PM urging him to go further. We back an Australia-style model that puts the onus on tech firms to block under 16s access.

This Labour government is delivering defence investment into Plymouth - and it's only the beginning.

Strange to see myself on TV in my Royal Marines uniform this week! This was filmed last year before the election. I’m always blown away by how professional & motivated the people who sign up to become Commandos are. I never had a training role as a regular, so it was a privilege to be involved.

My first time back on Salisbury Plain Training Area as an MP brought mixed emotions: Awe and pride in our soldiers and their relentless focus on fighting and winning on the one hand. But equally: alarm at how slow our defence system is responding their pleas for modernisation.

Top story on @telegraphnews.bsky.social this morning carrying my argument for defence investment supercharging growth. We must: - Manufacture at scale and export, like the French do - Reform civil service commercial paralysis - Joint venture with Ukrainian companies on UK soil

Defence spending is an investment in our number one mission: growth. It can create tens of thousands of skilled, secure and unionised jobs in manufacturing and technology. We can export to NATO, unlock private investment, and secure our economy. #PoliticsLive @bbc-politics.bsky.social

"Reform MPs reject British values and spew Kremlin propaganda. The British people will see through their dangerous rhetoric." ✍️ Five Labour MPs elected in July @miketapp.bsky.social @willstonemp.bsky.social @fredthomasuk.bsky.social, Helena Dollimore, and Paul Foster

False-patriot Reform MPs are incapable of standing up for British values

Reform MPs reject British values and spew Kremlin propaganda. The British people will see through their dangerous rhetoric.

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I'll be on PoliticsLive at 12:15 today. 👉 Watch live at: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live...

We must be clearer with the public about the threat of Russia ✍️ @fredthomasuk.bsky.social

We must be clearer with the public about the threat of Russia

The government is committed to increasing the defence budget, but to bring the public onside they need to be transparent about Russia’s aggression.

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Great morning on the doors. @lukepollard.bsky.social Many residents mentioned delight that we have secured Derriford’s new A&E after years of empty Tory promises. We knock doors all year round, not just at election time!

Derriford A&E Campaign - A 🧵 (1/19)During the general election last year I promised that I would fight tooth and nail to improve NHS services in Plymouth, and committed myself to deliver the new A&E Department that Derriford so desperately needs.

Yesterday, John Healey announced publicly that we deployed a Royal Navy submarine to surface next to a Russian spyboat in our waters. This marks a major shift in military transparency. (1/2) 👇

Like many in Plymouth, I come from Cornish family. My grandfather spent his life working & championing what it means to be Cornish. He would be devastated at Cornish people missing out on new houses, jobs and powers. Isolation and nationalism are not worth it. www.facebook.com/share/v/19oQ...

📣 I’m hiring a constituency intern. 💡 Are you a team player? Do you care about Plymouth? Do you want to help change our community for the better? 👉 Apply now, details at: www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...

Derriford Hospital has just declared another critical incident. Thank you to everyone at Derriford who is working hard under difficult circumstances at this time. Please help if you can by following the advice below 👇

“We should swim in those waters” Beautifully articulate from Democrat @schatz.bsky.social on the need for us on the left to talk and listen to right wing concerns. “It’s not just that we should go on Joe Rogan… we should listen.” Well said. Back to Twitter… www.politico.com/news/magazin...

Brian Schatz to Democrats: Please, Stop With 'Center' and 'Making Space'

As the Hawaii senator charts his path up the Senate hierarchy, he reflects on his party’s major challenges.

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During a Defence Committee session, Fred Thomas MP questioned whether the UK's current defence spending aligns with the increasing threats identified by senior defence figures and NATO leadership. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/concerns-rai...

Concerns raised over defence spending not meeting threats

During a Defence Committee session, Fred Thomas MP questioned whether the UK's current defence spending aligns with the increasing threats identified by senior defence figures and NATO leadership.

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🌊 I’m delighted that Plymouth has been awarded £1.6 million funding for the exciting ‘Sea for Yourself’ cultural programme. 👉 Culture is a huge part of what makes our city so great. It was a pleasure to meet Plymouth Culture at Parliament for the announcement & I look forward to seeing it develop.

Western support to Ukraine will always cause a reaction from Russia. When the West makes headlines out of Russian threats, Putin benefits. At Defence Committee, I asked what Russia may do next to raise Western concerns about supporting Ukraine 👇

Last week I joined staff on a night shift at Derriford A&E. I saw first-hand the challenges staff are facing, and the urgent need for more space. I’m now calling for Health Secretary Wes Streeting to visit our hospital, to meet the fantastic staff, and better understand the support they need 👇

Yesterday I spoke on GB News about Syria and what developments might mean for refugees returning home. If we want to reduce asylum claims and create conditions where refugees can return home, we must pursue conflict prevention, peace and stability around the world. Watch 👇

I was delighted to chair a meeting this morning with Alex Norris MP, Minister at MHCLG. To meet defence demands, we are clear that Plymouth needs investment in our skills, housing and transport. We had a constructive meeting and will continue to work together to bring growth to our city.

Thank you to everyone who nominated a local business for my Small Business Saturday Awards. I'm very pleased to say that the winner was Honey's Coffee in St Budeaux!

🎄 Lovely Christmas dinner with my team in Plymouth. I'm so proud of my team and all the people we've helped since I was elected, through casework, surgeries, visits and more. I've got a brilliant team and I'm looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together for Plymouth.

On a night shift at Derriford A&E in Plymouth, seen heroics by staff delivering care for Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. But we desperately need more beds, more space: Investment. I’ll be following up with @wesstreeting.bsky.social and @karinsmythmp.bsky.social urgently back in Westminster.

On a night shift at Derriford A&E in Plymouth, seen heroics by staff delivering care for Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. But we desperately need more beds, more space: Investment. I’ll be following up with @wesstreeting.bsky.social and @karinsmythmp.bsky.social urgently back in Westminster.

The UK must be able to make, produce, train with and use at scale the capabilities that are having success today in Ukraine. Today at Defence Committee I asked how the SDR will learn lessons from Ukraine and ensure UK Defence is equipped to face the challenges of modern warfare 👇

Many residents in Plymouth contacted me asking me to attend the #FurFreeBritain reception in Parliament. ​ I was very pleased to go and support the campaign. ​ I know that the public are appalled by the cruelty of the fur trade and I will continue to back a ban on fur imports and sales.