Matthew Patrick MP
@Matthew_Patrick
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Labour MP for Wirral West and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. West Brom fan. Optimist.
The Wirral, England
Joined April 2009
A privilege to represent the UK Government in commemorating the fallen of two World Wars and other conflicts, and to acknowledge those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf. Today and everyday, we will remember them.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State @Matthew_Patrick laid a wreath on behalf of the UK Government at today's annual Remembrance commemoration at Belfast City Hall. #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem
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Northern Ireland Secretary @hilarybennmp lays a wreath on behalf of His Majesty’s Government during the annual Remembrance Sunday commemoration in Enniskillen earlier today. #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem
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Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State @Matthew_Patrick laid a wreath on behalf of the UK Government at today's annual Remembrance commemoration at Belfast City Hall. #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem
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It was a privilege to lay a poppy stake on behalf of Wirral West in the House of Commons remembrance garden. We will remember them.
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🚨Update from Parliament🚨 This week, the Public Office (Accountability) Bill had its second reading. This is the Bill that makes the Hillsborough Law a reality – it is a Bill for the 97 who lost their lives, but it also belongs to all of those who fought for justice when
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🚨 BIG NEWS... We've won £700m to build more social and affordable homes - the biggest investment in housing that our region has ever seen! This funding will help towards our target of building 16,000 new homes over the next decade ⤵️
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🔈Today the Government launched the Financial Inclusion Strategy 🔈 I am proud that economic abuse is a cross-cutting theme throughout the Strategy. In my first PMQ last year I raised economic abuse, and I am pleased to see that call to action answered today. This Strategy
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As @LucyRigby sets out, too many victim-survivors have been forced into debt by an abusive partner - leaving their credit scores wrecked and their options closed. No one should carry that burden - which is a call I made clear in my first PMQ. I’m proud this Government is
This @UKLabour Government is breaking down barriers to financial inclusion. Very proud to be launching the Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy today. 🧵 @HMTreasury
https://t.co/Z9Dim9oPCK
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The pink lights look great! I saw the hard work that goes into getting these lights up - great job, all. Your hard work and dedication makes our town look lovely every year.
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📸 Our October recap: 📜 The introduction of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill; 👏 Supporting community groups through the Connect Fund; 🤝 Welcoming European Foreign Ministers as part of the Western Balkans Summit; 👑 A royal visit from The Prince and Princess of Wales.
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Jobs Step free access Crossing at the Three Stags These are just a few of the issues that people raised with me as I knocked on doors today in Spital. As always it was great to get out and speak to people about the issues that matter to them. If there’s anything my team and
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It was a pleasure to meet with Baroness @ArleneFosterUK yesterday. We discussed her work as Chair of Intertrade UK to promote trade - a key part of this Government’s growth mission. I look forward to continuing the conversation as we work together to drive improvements in
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You may have seen in the news that Wirral University Teaching Hospital has declared a critical incident, affecting surgery appointments at Arrowe Park. Please see my full update below. More information from WUTH can be found here - https://t.co/oqCOsxwasc
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Want to know how my meetings with @niexecutive Ministers went last week? Watch below 👇
Minister @Matthew_Patrick met with @NIExec Ministers from @healthdpt, @Economy_NI, @Justice_NI, @dptfinance, @Education_NI, @daera_ni, to hear more about their current priorities, and how UKG can be a supportive partner in Government.
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Things that drive most people mad: - Cancelled trains 🚂 - Waiting on hold forever ⏰ - Phone battery dying 🪫 Things that drive Reform MP Sarah Pochin mad: Black and asian people in adverts. They want to drag us into the gutter.
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Was out in Heswall just before it started to rain 🌧 Climate Change, NHS improvements and some local issues came up. Was great to speak to someone I had managed to help directly. Have a great weekend, all.
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I’m pleased that @LucyRigby and @SEAresource are tackling the scourge of economic abuse. A brilliant Minister and a brilliant charity working on an important cause. This stuff will change lives.
“I commend SEA’s incredible work, and as City Minister, I remain committed to working closely with industry and across government to build on the best practice highlighted in SEA’s report.” @LucyRigby Learn more about our new guide for financial services and how we're supporting
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The Heaton Park terror attack was devastating for the Jewish community. I felt it was important to visit the very beautiful Belfast synagogue and offer support to the local Jewish community.
🕊️@NIOgov Minister @Matthew_Patrick visited Belfast synagogue following the horrific terrorist attack in Manchester on Yom Kippur to express solidarity with Northern Ireland's Jewish community.
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In the eleven years since her boys were tragically killed by their father, Claire Throssell has fought tirelessly to make sure no other child faces the same danger. We’re taking action to protect children from abusive parents. For Jack. For Paul. For every child.
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The Labour government has ended the automatic presumption that both parents should have contact with their child, in cases where one has committed rape or serious sexual offences. This change means survivors no longer have to face their abuser in family court just to protect
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