What has Stephanie Peacock been up to today?
Stephanie Peacock is MP for Barnsley East and a member of the Labour party.
Stephanie Peacock has 10756 followers on Twitter.
Rape prosecutions are still at near record lows & court backlogs are still at near record highs.
Three years on from recognising their failure, the Tories haven’t done nearly enough.
Labour’s plan would drive up prosecutions & restore victims’ confidence in our justice system.
Today the new law for death by dangerous driving comes into effect. Thank you to the many tireless campaigners who have fought for this change in law, not least my constituent Johnny Wood, who has worked so hard for justice for his sister Jackie.
https://www.barnsleychronicle.com/article/16615/familys-struggle-to-get-harsher-sentences-closer
New MP for Wakefield @simonlightwood supported by @LouHaigh and @Steph_Peacock takes the oath.
📸: ©UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor
It was an honour to walk @simonlightwood into the Commons Chamber to take his seat today after his by-election success in Wakefield on Thursday.
Proud to be part of this historic @UKLabour victory, I know Simon will be an excellent MP for Wakefield.
Wonderful to welcome our newest MP to Parliament today the brilliant @simonlightwood 🌹
"Labour stands behind each and every member of our forces community, and thanks them for their commitment and duty – today and always."
My Labour List article as we mark Armed Forces Day this weekend👇
https://labourlist.org/2022/06/labour-is-prepared-to-step-up-and-protect-those-who-protect-our-nation/
Veterans’ compensation delay condemned by MP https://bit.ly/3Np5jEO
There was a great attendance from across Barnsley at the Armed Forces Day Parade at the Penistone Showground.
Lots of activities, music and living history performances.
This Armed Forces Day, as Shadow Veterans Minister, I am proud to take a look back at some of the people I have met and the campaigns Labour has championed alongside our former service personnel in the last 365 days🧵👇
"Labour stands behind each and every member of our forces community, and thanks them for their commitment and duty – today and always."
Labour is prepared to step up and protect those who protect our nation, @Steph_Peacock writes on #ArmedForcesDay: https://labourlist.org/2022/06/labour-is-prepared-to-step-up-and-protect-those-who-protect-our-nation/
A pleasure to speak from Wakefield this morning on Labour’s historic victory
Voters here sent a clear message that they have had enough of Boris Johnson & the Tory cost of living crisis
Only Labour has a plan to rebuild this country, fix our economy & tackle the cost of living
Incredibly proud of the brilliant @simonlightwood - Labour MP for Wakefield.
The biggest ever majority on the current boundaries.
This historic result shows the progress we’ve made towards forming the next Labour government.
The sun has been shining across Wakefield today. Getting out the vote for @simonlightwood🌹
I'm so proud of the incredible support that you have all given me throughout this campaign. Thank you.
Polls are open until 10pm tonight. May sure you cast your vote.
You can find your polling station here: https://iwillvote.org.uk
Putting the graft in, in sunny Flanshaw with @RachelReevesMP
@ShabanaMahmood
@Steph_Peacock
Just five hours to go! 🌹
🌹 #wakefield #votelabour
Out in sunny Ossett this morning for the brilliant @simonlightwood 🌹 #WinningWakefield
Super sunny start to polling day campaigning for the fantastic @simonlightwood 🌹#WinningWakefield
Nobody should face bullying, but sadly thousands of young people experience it every day. No child should face this alone. To find out more about the campaign and support available visit https://www.antibullyingpro.com/dont-face-it-alone #SpeakOutAboutBullying @DianaAward
🚨 @hopenothate are under attack by #TommyRobinson and #BritainFirst. They’re ambushing HNH’s supporters, family members, and making unfounded complaints to the police.
Can you help by chipping into their crowdfunder to deal with the security threats?
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hope-not-hate-under-attack?utm_source=inf&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Back+Hope&utm_content=launch
This week is #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek. Screening can prevent up to 7/10 instances of cervical cancer yet 1/3 ignore their screening invite
Cervical screening is potentially lifesaving. @JoTrust provide helpful tips and info #CervicalScreeningTips https://www.jostrust.org.uk/get-involved/campaign/cervical-screening-awareness-week
In Barnsley, we have lost a huge amount of dentists and many are struggling to get an appt with a GP. I recently carried out a survey on dentistry in Barnsley- you can still let me know your views 👇
@UKLabour are calling for better access to both services.
I raised with the Gov the ways in which they could increase the number of dentists in Barnsley & improve access to NHS dentistry
If you’ve been affected by this issue please fill in my survey as I will continue to raise this important issue in Parliament: https://www.stephaniepeacock.org.uk/survey-improve-nhs-dentistry/
They won! An incredible achievement from an incredible team. Well done girls, we are all so proud 🥇🏆
Incredibly proud of the Barnsley FA Schoolgirls u12s, who are set to compete in the national final! A huge achievement as they are the first girls team from Barnsley to ever get to the final. Wishing you the best of luck girls! ⚽🏆 @ChronOnline article: https://www.barnsleychronicle.com/article/23147/barnsley-schoolgirls-hope-to-complete-historic-season-with-final-win
As we celebrate Armed Forces Day this week, it's vital we also recognise the contribution our Reserve Forces make to our nation's security.
It was great to meet members of the @SouthEastRFCA in Parliament recently & hear about their work.
Find out more👇 https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/the-army-reserve/
It’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek and we’re reminding people how important it is to keep up to date with cervical screening. Here's Laura's experience booking and attending her smear test 👇
#HealthyBarnsley https://twitter.com/BarnsleyCouncil/status/1493918090316427265
Life can be hectic and it's easy to let your cervical screening appointment fall to the bottom of your 'to-do' list, but the few minutes it takes could save your life.
Watch Laura talk through her experience of getting her smear test in Barnsley below #BeThatFriend.
This week was #LonelinessAwarenessWeek
Though more are talking about loneliness many still find themselves lonely.
You can contact our excellent Barnsley charities for support inc @AgeUK_Barnsley and @BarnsleySamari1. Visit @marmaladetrust for more info: https://www.marmaladetrust.org/
This week, I appeared on @ITVLastOrders. I spoke about the unacceptable @ukhomeoffice delays meaning that many are unable to get their passports to make business trips, visit loved ones or even hold suitable ID.
I appeared on this week's @politicshome podcast The Rundown to reflect on this week in Westminster, upcoming by-elections, and the cost of living crisis. You can listen to the podcast via this link: https://podfollow.com/politicshome/episode/a2e8d27b880c26ff5c7f5810934d70302038f3c1/view
We were pleased to meet @michaelgove and his @luhc team at our HQ in #Barnsley.
A really productive meeting on #LevellingUp and our successful model of #regeneration.
A huge thank you to @Steph_Peacock and her team for making it all happen!
Following my invitation in the Commons I welcomed the Secretary of State @michaelgove to Barnsley today to meet @CoalfieldsRegen
We discussed the Trust's great work regenerating former mining areas & what support @GOVUK can give to help them continue their valuable work.
Incredibly proud of the Barnsley FA Schoolgirls u12s, who are set to compete in the national final! A huge achievement as they are the first girls team from Barnsley to ever get to the final. Wishing you the best of luck girls! ⚽🏆 @ChronOnline article: https://www.barnsleychronicle.com/article/23147/barnsley-schoolgirls-hope-to-complete-historic-season-with-final-win
Watch @ITVLastOrders after the late @itvnews in the Yorkshire region for incisive dissemination. Guaranteed. @harry_horton hosts debate with @Steph_Peacock @AlecShelbrooke
The helpline for Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination in the Armed Forces receives the equivalent of over a call a day.
Ministers must do more to protect our service personnel👇
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/labour-ministry-of-defence-defence-women-armed-forces-b1006444.html
The average miner has a pension of just £84 per week. This is not good enough.
Alongside Trustees from the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme I met with the Government minister responsible for the scheme @GregHands to discuss the current issues with miners’ pensions.
Today I attended the 40th anniversary service to mark the conclusion of the Falklands War at the Armed Forces Walkway in Barnsley.
We will never forget the bravery of service personnel who fought #Falklands40
It has been five years since 72 people were killed by a fire at Grenfell Tower.
The appalling tragedy is evidence of the unequal society we live in under this Tory government.
Today we remember the victims and demand action to ensure a similar tragedy can never happen again.
50% of veterans would rate their experience with the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme as a 1 out of 10.
Many are facing unacceptable delays on their applications to Veterans UK, and many more are stuck in the appeals system.
Today, I asked the Government to take action👇
This week my @ChronOnline column is about the difference volunteers make to so many of us across Barnsley 👇 https://www.stephaniepeacock.org.uk/column-volunteers-week/
I held one of my regular surgeries this week. If you have an issue you would like to discuss with me, please don’t hesitate to get in touch 👇
Brassed Off celebration held at iconic venue https://bit.ly/3xwdWJ0
A big Labour win in Wakefield could boot Boris Johnson out of Downing Street. But I need your help to do it.
Join our campaign and play your part in making history.
Many across the UK have experienced unacceptable flight cancellations or delays. @CommonsBEIS is collecting evidence of your experiences to get to the bottom of these issues.
Any input is greatly appreciated. If you are able to, please fill in the survey https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=nt3mHDeziEC-Xo277ASzSugWXtlS9G1OpuyhNtc2h8lUNk8xREc2REcxRUswRTBEUjdCSEZCUVJTRiQlQCN0PWcu&wdLOR=c42FD2686-6185-41CE-8B52-0340BD874935
As Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her official birthday, we thank her for her unwavering commitment to the United Kingdom.
Today I visited @H4HVUK, at their newly opened hub in Barnsley. They offer support to homeless veterans & veterans at risk of becoming homeless in South Yorkshire and beyond.
To find out more see here: https://help4homelessveterans.org
The Labour offer in 2019 manifesto was £50k ex gratia payment to survivors, and @Keir_Starmer later said this was "the starting point", and backed a medal too.
Over to you, @BorisJohnson! https://twitter.com/Steph_Peacock/status/1534893604333932545
I am pleased that the PM has finally honoured his promise to meet with nuclear veterans, their families & @atomiclabrats to hear their stories.
The Government must now step up and match Labour's commitment to formally recognise our nuclear veterans.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/boris-johnson-meets-nuclear-test-27183272
I am pleased that the PM has finally honoured his promise to meet with nuclear veterans, their families & @atomiclabrats to hear their stories.
The Government must now step up and match Labour's commitment to formally recognise our nuclear veterans.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/boris-johnson-meets-nuclear-test-27183272
This year’s #CarersWeek is focusing on the hard work done by unpaid carers, calling on @GOVUK to make caring visible, valued and supported.
Social care is still drastically underfunded and all carers deserve better. Find out more from @CarersUK here:
https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/campaigns/carers-week
I was first elected as your MP five years ago.
Every day I am proud to fight for the people of Barnsley East.
Here’s a little snippet of the campaigns we’ve fought so far for Barnsley 🌹
https://fb.watch/dwKXVx2WhS/
Next week, the Defence Select Committee will be taking evidence from the Veterans Minister, Leo Doherty.
To inform the questions they ask, they have invited veterans & their families to complete a 2 min survey.
Make your contribution by 5pm today👇
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=nt3mHDeziEC-Xo277ASzSugWXtlS9G1OpuyhNtc2h8lUQ044Slk4RlJNQUg5SjM5QVhIREZMNzVCOCQlQCN0PWcu
Warning over dementia spike https://bit.ly/3Q1gQg5