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<rss version="2.0"><channel><description>🌹Labour&#39;s Member of Parliament for Chester North and Neston. Senior Government Whip &amp; Vice Chamberlain to HM Household.&#xA;&#xA;For casework please email samantha.dixon.mp@parliament.uk</description><link>https://bsky.app/profile/samanthadixonmp.bsky.social</link><title>@samanthadixonmp.bsky.social - Samantha Dixon MBE MP</title><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/samanthadixonmp.bsky.social/post/3lsdygkqgz22s</link><description>Proud to have taken the Victims and Courts Bill through its committee stage in my role as a Government Whip. The Bill will compel offenders to attend their sentencing hearing among other vital changes to put victims at the heart of the justice system.</description><pubDate>24 Jun 2025 11:26 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:32so422elv456dr574qsopep/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsdygkqgz22s</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/samanthadixonmp.bsky.social/post/3lrlgdstsrk22</link><description>🗣️ Great to be out in Blacon today, speaking to residents about the issues that matter most to them. Thanks to everyone who took the time to speak to us and a big shout-out to the top team who joined me on the doors! 🌹</description><pubDate>14 Jun 2025 16:58 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:32so422elv456dr574qsopep/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrlgdstsrk22</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/samanthadixonmp.bsky.social/post/3lrg526ybys2w</link><description>Good to meet the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE to raise constituents’ concerns about Avanti West Coast services and discussed cross-border rail connectivity and what the Spending Review means for our area. More updates soon. 🚆</description><pubDate>12 Jun 2025 14:29 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:32so422elv456dr574qsopep/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrg526ybys2w</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/samanthadixonmp.bsky.social/post/3lqzcrwr2hk2i</link><description>We&#39;re out in all weathers! Good to meet residents in Blacon this morning with Cheshire West and Chester Labour Councillors and Chester North and Neston @UKLabour members! 🌹</description><pubDate>07 Jun 2025 12:07 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:32so422elv456dr574qsopep/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqzcrwr2hk2i</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/samanthadixonmp.bsky.social/post/3lprgau2avc2u</link><description>🚉 I warmly welcome the launch of Network North Wales — a bold and exciting plan that will boost local transport and strengthen cross-border links.&#xA;&#xA;Great news for Chester, Neston, and the wider region. 👇&#xA;&#xA;🔗 https://www.gov.wales/metro-go-network-north-wales</description><pubDate>22 May 2025 15:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:32so422elv456dr574qsopep/app.bsky.feed.post/3lprgau2avc2u</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/samanthadixonmp.bsky.social/post/3lpjydrix5k2a</link><description>🎉In just TWO weeks, we&#39;ve secured THREE major trade deals:&#xA;&#xA;✅ India&#xA;✅ United States&#xA;✅ European Union&#xA;&#xA;Today&#39;s deal with the EU will boost jobs, growth and support British industries. 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Always here to help - don&#39;t hesitate to get in touch if you need advice or support! 💬&#xA;&#xA;📧 samantha.dixon.mp@parliament.uk&#xA;☎️01244 343 229&#xA;📫 Houses of Parliament, London, SW1A 0AA</description><pubDate>13 Mar 2025 15:27 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:32so422elv456dr574qsopep/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkbfurkqvk2m</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/samanthadixonmp.bsky.social/post/3lk75uw52uc2a</link><description>Labour are delivering the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation.&#xA;&#xA;✅ Protection from unfair dismissal&#xA;✅ Strengthening sick pay&#xA;✅ Banning fire &amp; rehire and exploitative zero-hours contracts</description><pubDate>12 Mar 2025 17:59 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:32so422elv456dr574qsopep/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk75uw52uc2a</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/samanthadixonmp.bsky.social/post/3ljugnds7a22l</link><description>Proud to stand alongside so many incredible women in Parliament to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay. Honored to be the 560th woman elected as an MP. Representation matters! #IWD 💜</description><pubDate>08 Mar 2025 11:36 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:32so422elv456dr574qsopep/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljugnds7a22l</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/samanthadixonmp.bsky.social/post/3lju6ho4uhk2l</link><description>Happy International Women’s Day! 💜&#xA;&#xA;Celebrating the strength, resilience, &amp; achievements of women everywhere. I marked the day with a cuppa and chat with Ann Charlton, head of Kingsway &amp; Newton Residents Association, whose dedication to the local community is truly inspiring!</description><pubDate>08 Mar 2025 09:10 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:32so422elv456dr574qsopep/app.bsky.feed.post/3lju6ho4uhk2l</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/samanthadixonmp.bsky.social/post/3ljscgo6us22v</link><description>It was a pleasure speaking with constituents in my online surgery! 💬 If you’d like to book an appointment—whether online, by phone, or in person—please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’m here to help! 👇&#xA;&#xA;📧 samantha.dixon.mp@parliament.uk&#xA;☎️01244 343 229&#xA;📫 Houses of Parliament, London, SW1A 0AA</description><pubDate>07 Mar 2025 15:15 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:32so422elv456dr574qsopep/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljscgo6us22v</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/samanthadixonmp.bsky.social/post/3ljrzmsg3rc2v</link><description>Honoured and moved to stand with the local Ukrainian community and all Ukrainians at a recent vigil at the Wesley Centre. Their strength, resilience, and hope inspire us all. 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