Andrew Ranger MP
Welsh Labour MP for Wrexham
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- Raising the minimum age for access to social media platforms has been the subject of a lot of communication I've received in the last week. Thank you to all of you who have been in touch. Here is Fred Thomas MP's letter which I have signed, along with other Labour MPs.
- The @smcommission.bsky.social report last week is important reading as we endeavour to work collaboratively to improve outcomes across the UK. The mission continues. socialmobility.independent-commission.uk/extreme-regi...
- It was brilliant to host a drop in yesterday with the @suttontrust.bsky.social and @the93percentclub.bsky.social on "Smashing the Class Ceiling" with the campaign to make social class a protected characteristic within the Equality Act 2010. Big thank you to everyone who attended. The work continues!
- With the Budget due to be delivered tomorrow, here is what I would like to see. commentcentral.co.uk/the-budget-s...
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- Read more about Pride in Place Impact Funding here and complete my survey with your ideas for where it should be spent. www.andrewforlabourwrexham.org.uk/wrexham-is-g...
- Brilliant news for Wrexham! Additional Pride in Place funding as well as the £20million from Plan for Neighbourhoods.
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- Reposted by Andrew Ranger MP📜 We're pleased to publish a Terms of Reference for a National Commission on Electoral Reform ⚖️ This is a ready to go plan to independently review how Parliament is elected, promote a national conversation, and build consensus on a way forward 🧵 1/3
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- Reposted by Andrew Ranger MP"It’s hugely welcome that the Govt has listened to Labour MPs & mayors on this issue... I hope they will similarly embrace a discussion about making our general elections fair, representative & fit for the 21st century" 🌹 @andrewranger-mp.bsky.social on plans to scrap First Past the Post for mayors
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- Following the debate I secured in Westminster Hall last week about Careers Education and Social Mobility. Here's my article about how this can support young people. parliamentnews.co.uk/careers-educ...
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- In #volunteersweek it's great to be able to celebrate the achievements of young people getting involved in DofE which involves a volunteering element as well as the volunteers that make DofE happen. www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2521045...
- Along with colleagues on the Welsh Affairs Select Committee, we took evidence from a number of witnesses for our enquiry into Prisons, Probation and Rehabilitation in Wales. The full exchanges are available here www.andrewforlabourwrexham.org.uk/welsh-affair...
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- ❗❗For too long insurance firms have taken advantage of people who pay their insurance in monthly instalments. 🖊I've co signed a letter to the Financial Conduct Authority who are conducting a market study into this and we want them to ensure this practice stops and consumers get a better deal.
- The first Wales Trailblazer programme includes 👉 tailored support 👉 1-to-1 mentoring 👉counselling 👉wellbeing services 👉condition management for health issues So we can: reduce unemployment, tackle inactivity, improve job opportunities. Also had to mention #backtobacktoback youtu.be/gYP3PHGM7Lg
- DAPOs have been extended to North Wales including Wrexham. There is no time limit on them and they cover physical, controlling, or coercive behaviour, economic abuse, and stalking. Vital work to protect victims, their families and those who support them. www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2512065...
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- On Workers' Memorial Day, we remember all those who have lost their lives to work-related illness or injury. Key to keeping people safe at work is a strong, organised union in every workplace. Remember the dead, fight for the living! #IWMD25 @TheTUC
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- I've been contacted by constituents, charities and been speaking to local organisations. The system does need to change but I am concerned about some of the proposed changes to PIP and UC and the impact this will have. Please fill out my survey if you can. Thank you. tinyurl.com/ARangerwelfare
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- At Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Questions today I asked the Foreign Secretary about continued support for Ukrainians, who have made such a positive impact on communities like Wrexham. youtu.be/qz0igkqhNgk
- Sport is something we know all about in Wrexham. So I wanted to know more about its role in inward investment in Wrexham and beyond. Here's the question and response. My full questions and answers in Welsh Affairs Committee this week are on my website. youtu.be/bTuLY55I9DU
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- Yesterday the UK Labour Government’s boost to the National Living Wage rate passed the Commons, giving millions of workers a pay rise from next Tuesday onwards 💷
- My response to the Green Paper on welfare reform published earlier this week. Details of how to respond to the consultation are in the comments.
- Two vitally important institutions in Wrexham cementing their partnership. Great to see and I will continue to work with both of them. @colegcambria @wrexhamuni.bsky.social www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2500024...
- The Plan for Neighbourhoods will bring £20 million to Wrexham to support the work of our existing City Board. This is properly funded unlike the promises of the previous government and has broader criteria for where the money can be spent. youtu.be/1g8Y2FKWsa0
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- "You can take it from me that they are the top priorities." Lord Hendy, the Minister for Rail explaining that the North Wales mainline and the Wrexham-Bidston line are the top priorities for Wales for the Department for Transport going into UK Government's spending review. youtu.be/YGAqRqSUpG4
- #WorldBookDay2025 gives us a chance to celebrate reading and also highlight that reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child's future success. That’s why it's crucial that children feel empowered to choose what, when, and where they read.
- The Welsh Labour Government's budget passed last night. Disappointing to see other parties voting against this money being used for priorities like investment in ALN provision, extension of EMA, a Women's Health Plan and fixing roads.
- February is a short month but a busy one. Here's a glimpse of the casework that's gone through my office this month.
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- Delighted to catch up with Fern after she'd received her certificate from the #GreatBritishMarket Awards. Congratulations again and keep up the fantastic work with Wrexham's Monthly Street Market. #wrexham #markets #shoplocal
- Statement on Ukraine today.
- Vitally important legislation being introduced by the UK Government: embedding domestic abuse specialists in 999 control rooms.
- We need to be creating communities for the future. Developments must be properly planned with infrastructure considered and crucially we need speculative developing to stop. My full statement can also be viewed on my website.
- Weekly surgeries at our Wrexham office are available to book. I also hold monthly surgeries out in the constituency. The next two are: Friday 28th February - Bangor on Dee Friday 28th March - Brymbo Please contact to book in: 01978 788854 Andrew.Ranger.MP@parliament.uk
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- In this week's @leaderlive.bsky.social, I look at Wrexham's industrial heritage and legacy, looking at @wrexhamminers.bsky.social and Stori Brymbo both of whom are planning and doing incredible work to engage our community and others in the story of Wrexham. www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2493534...
- First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan took questions at Welsh Affairs Select Committee this week. In my exchanges: -recognition of historic underfunding for Wales, particularly rail -promising discussions with Treasury and Dept for Transport Full exchange on my website. youtu.be/IdYvRIbEYmU
- 📢Important Public Consultation - Western Gateway Wrexham📢 The site is the currently undeveloped and owned by Wrexham County Borough Council. This consultation is to identify transport improvements before the site is developed. Details: haveyoursay.tfw.wales/western-gate... #wrexham #haveyoursay
- It's Apprenticeship Week Wales. They are such a vital pathway, giving opportunities for good well paid jobs. I was really pleased to meet Dylan from Llay an apprentice at Raytheon, to hear how his apprenticeship is working. www.gov.wales/find-apprent... #wrexham #llay #apprenticeships #awwales2025
- Read my latest @leaderlive.bsky.social column here. This week I look at the fantastic creative industries we have here in Wrexham. It's definitely a growing area in our City. www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/2492212...
- Today is #SaferInternetDay I heard directly from a group of young people who highlighted the 2 big issues of being scammed by deep fakes and also by profiles impersonating their friends. Awareness is key as is the role of government and the internet industry in tackling it.
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- This week is #HeartUnions. We have seen in Wrexham how important union representation is, as @unitetheunion.bsky.social @unitewales.bsky.social challenge Oscar Mayer's shameful #FireAndRehire practice. The @the-tuc.bsky.social (TUC) website can help you identify the union that can represent you.
- After a number of meetings and representations, I am delighted that the Dept for Transport has agreed in principle to WSMR’s proposed service between Wrexham General and London Euston. This now has to be fully analysed by Network Rail before a final decision is made by the Office for Road and Rail.
- 📢Have your say 📢 Public Consultation for the Butterfly (Glöyn Byw) Solar Farm ➡️Full plans here uk.rwe.com/butterfly ➡️2 public consultation days (see post) ➡️You can email feedback and ask questions via info@http://xn--glyn-bywsolarfarm-0zb.co.uk/ The informal consultationy until 3rd March 2025
- Supporting youth employment is something that I champion, as shown by my question to the Leader of the House in Business Questions last week. This rise will make a real difference.
- My Bangor on Dee constituency surgery is available for booking if you would like an appointment.
- It was fantastic to visit Hwb Yr Orsedd in Rossett and to see the thriving community cafe and meet constituents for my surgery. My next surgery will be Bangor on Dee. Please contact the office on 01978 788854 or andrew.ranger.mp@parliament.uk to book an appointment. #rossett #bangorondee
- Big and small businesses need to be able to export more easily so that they can continue to expand and thrive. See my question in Parliament. @wrexhamlager.bsky.social #wrexhambusiness #wrexham youtu.be/PZ5Mpv59VgI
- We need to be bold and brave and take this opportunity for electoral reform. #makevotesmatter #electoralreform youtu.be/cfjNmg23Oi0
