Labour MP Luke Akehurst writes 'Mainstream parties need to maintain a firewall against antisemitism'

A busy weekend out on the doors in Craghead, South Moor, Quaking Houses and New Kyo. Off to a flying start on the crucial Craghead & South Moor County Council byelection, with hundreds of voters spoken to in 48 hours.

I play a rule set called BBB (Bloody Big Battles) with 18mm figures. But have played Command & Colours Napoleonics too.

Great to get the opportunity to meet with Marie Curie and Cancer Research UK at conference to discuss their campaigns on unlocking cancer breakthroughs through research and providing the best quality support in end of life care.

2024-elected MP Luke Akehurst had a rare condition back in 2009.

One of the great things about conference is getting the opportunity to meet with so many organisations I care about in one go, some great conversations and fantastic campaigns.

Great to catch up with Dementia UK at Labour Party Conference this week and support their campaigns - everyone affected by dementia deserves specialist care.

We’re off to Liverpool for a series of events at Labour Party Conference. Our main event, ‘Will Burnham rebuild Labour’s coalition?’, is 3pm on Monday. With a fantastic panel, we’re sharing exclusive polling on Burnham’s first months, and what could win back Labour’s lost voters.

Pensioners across the country are being impacted by pre-1997 rules meaning that their pension contributions do not rise in line with inflation, this has been a particular issue at Nissan. I have coordinated a joint consultation with fellow MPs.

Meeting Chris Bryant, the Northern Ireland Secretary, today, to discuss how the Government will address the concerns of military veterans in North Durham about the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

Thank you so much to Alice, Cooper, Leonard, Luke and all pupils from St Benet's for the beautiful hand-drawn thank you cards! It was a pleasure to have you in Parliament and I'm so glad you all enjoyed your visit as much as I did 😀