Gareth Thomas MP

My thanks to every resident and NHS worker that signed our petition & supported our campaign for more A&E beds at Northwick Park. More importantly, thank you to the incredible staff at Northwick Park past & present, (1/2)

Today in Parliament, I highlighted Fay Bond, who took up athletics at 90 & at 101 won 🥇🥇🥇 at the US Senior Olympics, the oldest of 12k+ competitors. 💪Staying active later in life has huge benefits. When will we see a 🇬🇧 UK Senior Olympics? @TeamGB @Sport_England @_ukactive

Britain has huge potential to grow community lenders, CDFIs and credit unions - but major banks must step up and invest in left-behind communities. 📊 Fair Banking legislation can help make that happen - unlocking opportunity and supporting businesses where it matters most. 3/3

Community banks unlock funding for small businesses & provide affordable loans when people need them most. They’re a powerful force in the US but still far too limited here in the UK. That needs to change. @resp_finance @TheFinanceLab @CoopParty 🧵1/3 cityam.com/small-business…

In government, I initiated a drive to grow community and mutual banks in the UK, and I’m delighted that @peterkyle and Blair McDougall MP have taken this work forward through a new taskforce. 🤝 2/3

My thanks to all the police and emergency services working through Christmas and the New Year to keep our community safe. (4/4)

the most affected shops. While there is still more to do, it’s reassuring that during the run-up to Christmas - traditionally a peak period for shoplifting - decisive action is being taken and repeat offenders are being banned from our town centre. (3/

It was good to check in with members of Harrow’s Town Centre Police Team ahead of Christmas Day. Encouragingly, several of the most well-known prolific shoplifters have been caught in recent weeks, with Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) now having a real impact. (1/

My office will reopen on January 5th. During this time, we will respond to urgent matters via email only. Thank you (2/2)

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas 🎄! I hope you find time to rest & enjoy the day with family or friends. A heartfelt thank you to everyone working tirelessly in our emergency and essential services - your service is deeply appreciated by so many of us. (1/

to make sure appropriate security and policing are in place to support community events and keep everyone safe. (4/4)

who continue to do vital work supporting and protecting Jewish communities in the face of these threats, and I have been in contact with Harrow Police about local security arrangements. As Chanukah approaches in Harrow, I know the police and others are working hard (3/

I am deeply saddened and alarmed by reports of an attack on the Jewish community during Chanukah celebrations at Bondi Beach in Australia. My heart goes out to all those who lost their lives, their loved ones, the emergency services, and the wider Australian Jewish community (1/

Delighted to attend the Romania’s National Day Reception hosted by @laurapopescumfa at @ROEmbassyLondon. A wonderful celebration of culture, friendship and the strong ties between our countries. 🇷🇴 🇬🇧

"An unparalled act of economic self-harm." Watch @gareththomasMP on: 📉 Brexit's damage to tax revenues, jobs, and family finances 🤝 why the 2026 UK-EU summit should aim for "a more profound reset" 💼 practical steps to cut Boris's Brexit red tape on trade

this year, or who might be facing Christmas Day alone. If you know someone who would benefit from joining us - or if you’d like to nominate a resident, neighbour, or couple to share lunch with me on the 18th - please get in touch. 📩 Email: gareth.thomas.mp@parliament.uk

🎄 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 – 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 🎄 I’m hosting a Christmas lunch at London’s Community Kitchen (next to Harrow Leisure Centre) on 18th Dec. I know there are people in Harrow who may not get to enjoy a Christmas meal (1/

Today’s budget continues to turn a page on much of the damage done by 14 disastrous years of the Tories: 🔥 Two child benefit cap scrapped. 💷 Raising the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage. 💡 £150 off the average household energy bill. 🏥 250 new neighbourhood health centres. 🚆 Freezing train fares and prescription charges. ⚡ Cutting energy bills. 🏪 Supporting high street retailers. 🧰 Support for apprentices in SMEs. 📚 £5 million for libraries in secondary schools. ⛏ Thousands of ex-mineworkers to receive extra retirement payments. theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2…

Suicide is one of the biggest killers of men under 50. Teaming up with the @PremierLeague on their Together Against Suicide initiative is central to our Men's Health Strategy. I spoke to Clarke Carlisle about his experience of mental illness 👇🏻