I'm pleased to see this land purchase is complete, a key step towards a new hospital. I will continue to work with ministers, the NHS & local partners to improve hospital waiting times and care now, and press for better GP access and shorter waits.
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Was a pleasure to speak with the brilliant Max and his dad Steve today both from Basingstoke. We had a meeting with the Brittle Bone Society about what MPs need to be doing to support those with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Thank you to everyone in Brighton Hill who came along for a cuppa and to talk to me about your concerns, ideas and priorities for our town.
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The UK’s first commercial lithium plant has opened in Cornwall and the lithium will be processed into battery-grade material by LevertonHELM here in Basingstoke.
Energy security. Skilled jobs. Backing Basingstoke.
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Enjoyed catching up w residents in Brighton Hill this am as we knocked doors & then at my coffee afternoon at Christ the King Church
If you want to book a surgery or get in touch, go to my website on lukemurphy.org.uk or drop me an email at luke.murphy.mp@parliament.uk
Yesterday I met with the Policing Minister to make the case for Basingstoke. We train officers here but lose too many to neighbouring forces with higher allowances despite similar living costs. I want to see a fair uplift so we keep officers locally and strengthen neighbourhood policing.
Out in Gorton and Denton campaigning for our fab candidate Angeliki Stogia
Vote for hope, Vote Labour today!
Polls close 10 pm 🌹
I spoke with Kit from ITV about how the proposed changes to the SEND system in the Schools White Paper will build a system where children with additional needs get the right support, at the right time, closer to home - without parents having to fight for it.
Join me for a relaxed coffee afternoon and open conversation to discuss what you care about in our community☕️
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Students at The Vyne Community School have tied in second place at the regional heats of the National Reading Champions Quiz.
A fantastic achievement and a real celebration of reading for pleasure.
Well done to everyone involved 👏
@alcs.co.uk #NRCQuiz2026 #GrowAGenerationOfReaders
Saturday I attended the SNG drop-in at the Ridgeway Centre to hear your views on the proposed regeneration of Buckskin and South Ham.
Many raised concerns about a lack of certainty on timelines, the wider plan and long-term impact.
Yesterday the Government moved to close loopholes putting children at risk online📱
New powers mean we can act within months - not years - on social media age limits, harmful features and AI chatbots🛡️
No platform gets a free pass.
Today I put Basingstoke hospitality & retail businesses' questions and concerns to the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury
🧵 5/5 The Living Standards Coalition is proud to support a plan that puts people, place, and purpose at the centre of the clean energy transition. I encourage community groups and local authorities to engage with the GBE Toolkit and help us build our energy for the future
🧵 4/5 This Plan also provides an opportunity for growth in communities, creating skilled jobs across regions, cities and towns, ensuring that the wealth generated by our natural resources – whether that’s wind, solar or nuclear – stays with the people that produce it.
🧵 3/5 The Local Power Plan will bring about the largest public investment in community energy in UK history, backed up by £1 billion through GB Energy. By 2030 every community should have the opportunity to own its own clean energy project so that we all benefit directly from the clean transition.
🧵 2/5 As a co-convenor of the Living Standards Coalition, I have been clear that addressing the high cost-of-living is central to this Labour government’s success, and this policy is delivering just that: reforming our energy system to permanently lower bills and give communities a real stake in it.
🧵 1/5 Today the government announced the Local Power Plan. A strategy to cut bills, create a more resilient energy economy, and put people first. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
My team’s research uncovered that for nearly seven years the NHS was effectively blocked from accessing money meant to support infrastructure, like GP services, even as new housing went up.
Read my letter to the council👉️ www.lukemurphy.org.uk/ive-urged-ba...
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We were elected on a promise of change 18 months ago & we are delivering
Focus on cost of living ✅
Falling NHS waiting lists ✅
Stronger rights at work ✅
Renters rights ✅
Best start hubs, childcare offer ✅
The PM has my full support in continuing to deliver for the country
Lovely to catch up with residents in Norden last week at my Coffee and Chat ☕️
Thank you to Citizen's Advice Basingstoke for giving free 1-1 advice on the cost-of-living and energy bills
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Great to meet Zara, who is campaigning for better representation of bald people in media, fashion and public life ✨
Around 70% of bald women feel misrepresented in the media, and children with visible differences face higher risks of bullying. Representation matters.
I shared the thoughts and experiences of Basingstoke parents, students and teachers on SEND with the Secretary of State for Education.
I was really pleased to hear that she is taking on board our recommendations, and that local families and professionals will help shape the changes ahead.
Really proud to be a part of the scheme
Chris and Peter set up the scheme following the Centre for Social Justice’s report "The Lost Boys" detailing the crisis of identity, belonging, and aspiration among young boys and men in our country
Read about the scheme👇️
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Was quoted in this article. Retailers should not be incentivising people to get into debt who are not able to afford it. Stricter Gov rules in July 2026 for mandatory affordability checks are much needed.
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January 2026 has been one of the busiest months yet for me and my team.
We’ve supported residents on everything from crisis cases through to ongoing neighbourhood issues.
If you need help, you can contact me or book an appointment here: www.lukemurphy.org.uk/contact/
Cutting the cost of living and raising living standards in Basingstoke.
Rail fares frozen, £150 off energy bills, ground rents capped. Change promised, change delivered.
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Great to visit Queen Mary’s College to meet students and chat about A levels and everything they get involved in beyond the classroom. Great to see the focus on confidence, skills and preparing young people for whatever journey comes next.
Glad to have helped William get a positive outcome!
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