🌹 Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, covering Shinfield & Whitley 📈 Member of the Treasury Select Committee 📚 Chair of the APPG for Social Science and Policy ✉️ Please email if you'd like a reply: yuan.yang.mp@parliament.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mks22lv4m22oIt's the big day! The Renters' Rights Act brings us: 🏘️ An end to no-fault evictions 🔑 The right to challenge unreasonable rent hikes 💷 A limit of one rent increase per year 👩‍👩‍👦 A ban on discrimination against renters with children [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 May 2026 11:37 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks22lv4m22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mkkjfmienk2qThe Chancellor didn’t rule out a fixed-term freeze on private sector rents when I asked her in Parliament today. As Trump's war in Iran continues to drive up costs, this move would provide vital security for young families, who are most affected by the cost of living.28 Apr 2026 11:50 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkjfmienk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mie6n3tp4c25The contributions made by Gurkha veterans to our armed forces and our country must never be forgotten, which is why I’ve invited the Veterans minister to visit the amazing Gurkha community centre that we have in Reading, and discuss how we can better support our veterans.31 Mar 2026 12:31 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mie6n3tp4c25https://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mi22rakubc25I’m looking for local talent to join my team! I’m recruiting for a Constituency and Parliamentary Assistant to help lead on local campaigns as well as to support my work in Parliament. The deadline to apply is Thursday 9th April at noon. Apply here: yuanyangmp.org/vacancies/ https://yuanyangmp.org/vacancies/27 Mar 2026 11:55 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi22rakubc25https://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mhqoaz6dzc25The cost of living should be the top priority for this Parliament, so it was amazing to host so many people, including the government's Cost of Living Champion Richard Walker, at @costoflivingaction.bsky.social's parliamentary launch. Have a watch!23 Mar 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqoaz6dzc25https://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mhjbftrvv22nAlmost one year ago, I was denied entry to the West Bank by Israeli authorities, alongside my fellow Labour MP, Abtisam Mohamed. Later that year Dr Simon Opher had the same experience. Since then, the three of us have carried on campaigning on human rights in Palestine in Parliament.20 Mar 2026 19:39 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhjbftrvv22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mhfqzzhsec2uThere are thousands of British and Allied graves in Gaza, where those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the First and Second World Wars are remembered and protected by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. (1/2)19 Mar 2026 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhfqzzhsec2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mh6vedn7fs2vWe've had six cuts to interest rates in a row since the general election, and the markets expect inflation to be back on track this year, but the cost of living at home and the unrest abroad means that it can be hard for people to feel the impact of the government's work.16 Mar 2026 16:37 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6vedn7fs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mgutrsczck2vToday the Treasury Committee has launched a inquiry into the student loan repayment system, and I went on BBC Breakfast this morning to talk about why it's so important. We have to make sure this system is fair for everyone, and we’d like to hear from young people in particular.12 Mar 2026 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgutrsczck2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mgtxraqldc2vStudent loans: how fair is our repayment system? Today our Treasury Committee is launching an inquiry into this very topic - and we’d like to hear from young people in particular. Anyone over the age of 16 in the UK can feed in to our inquiry here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=nt3mHDeziEC-Xo277ASzSugWXtlS9G1OpuyhNtc2h8lURjBYV1pUQ0FKWEUzTEpUSkdCQktYRzRPUCQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl12 Mar 2026 08:20 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgtxraqldc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mgmqvrc5ak2rThanks to Private Eye for mentioning my scrutiny of FirstPort - we need a far better deal for residents paying property management fees.09 Mar 2026 11:29 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgmqvrc5ak2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mgkcowra3325I am a Member of Parliament today in part because of the brilliant work from groups supporting women in politics, like the Labour Womens’ Network, and the work of so many other amazing women who we celebrate on International Women’s Day.08 Mar 2026 12:09 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkcowra3325https://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mga4g62mds25The cost of energy, and of food, has been a big burden for families, so I asked the Chancellor during her Spring Statement to go further to bring down the cost of living. (1/3)04 Mar 2026 10:50 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mga4g62mds25https://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mfoetkgjp225“We are not the Britain of the Brexit years anymore.” There was huge applause in the room when the Prime Minister said this at the Munich Security Conference last week. (1/2)25 Feb 2026 09:33 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfoetkgjp225https://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mexzldbhak27Stability of status is what enabled my parents to plan for the future and to give me a proper education. I took part in the parliamentary debate on Indefinite Leave to Remain to emphasise the importance of this stability for immigrant families who are already here.16 Feb 2026 12:13 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mexzldbhak27https://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3meo4muiiss2kToday's GDP figures show a much needed pickup in real GDP per capita - 2025 was the first year this measure grew for three years. In April, energy bill reductions from the 2025 Budget will come into effect, tackling inflation and bringing the cost of living down.12 Feb 2026 13:41 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3meo4muiiss2khttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3melu7lwj6k2kI was on BBC Radio 4 last night discussing what the government needs to do in the coming years. For me, it's the focus on the cost of living – whether it comes to rail fare freezes, energy bills, food, rent and mortgage costs going down because we're getting inflation under control.11 Feb 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3melu7lwj6k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3meix5nwofk2kAlmost a decade and a half since I was one of its founders, I’m glad to see @rethinkecon.bsky.social play a huge role in educating young economists across the world. Great to speak to Matthew in his new piece in @theguardian.com about Rethinking Economics: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/10/rethinking-economics-student-academic-organisation-changing-education10 Feb 2026 12:20 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3meix5nwofk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3megxgmt4kk27Turning inward to a leadership contest now would be both wrong and counterproductive when there is still so much vital work ahead. Our focus should remain on delivering the change voters asked for, not distracting ourselves from it.09 Feb 2026 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3megxgmt4kk27https://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3me4cmq7ko227I first met the Palestinian Ambassador Dr Husam Zomlot before I became an MP, and I’ve met with him several times since then to discuss the crisis in Gaza. (1/3)05 Feb 2026 11:40 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3me4cmq7ko227https://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mdihfaxeu22nI brought my parents into Parliament again – and surprised them by winning the New Labour MP of the Year Award by the Patchwork Foundation!28 Jan 2026 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdihfaxeu22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mdg6sn7r222nToday, on Holocaust Memorial Day, we remember the six million Jewish people who were brutally murdered under Nazi persecution. I’ve signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment- we must never allow antisemitism and hatred to take root in our society.27 Jan 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdg6sn7r222nhttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mcwraw3tuk2nThe Tribune Group is one of the largest groups of Labour MPs in Parliament. @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social and I spoke to PoliticsHome about why we got involved and what we’d like to do in 2026 – working together on policy, campaigning for our members, and a big 60th anniversary party! https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/tribune-group-labour-mps-wants-help-party-beat-multiple-different-electoral-threats21 Jan 2026 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwraw3tuk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mcaijrv7v22dToday in Parliament I asked the government to help crack down on property management companies who are charging unfair and expensive fees to residents. In 2025, I heard from more than 650 residents with complaints about their property management agencies.12 Jan 2026 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcaijrv7v22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mbtxx44yxc2vMy old adopted dog Haohao began his life on a street corner – we were lucky to find each other because I think we significantly improved each others’ lives! Our government’s new Animal Welfare Strategy will deliver some of the strongest animal welfare reforms in a generation.07 Jan 2026 17:18 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbtxx44yxc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mbomfmdu5s2vThe Labour Tribune Group of MPs turns 60 this year. We have a proud tradition, rooted in the trade union movement, of standing for solidarity, fairness and shared prosperity. I’m honoured to be on our executive committee as secretary. Here’s our vision for the economy in 2026:05 Jan 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbomfmdu5s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3mabg4qgk6k2sReally glad to see the Government is looking at new measures on rogue property management companies and unadopted estates, two issues I’ve been campaigning hard for in Parliament over the past year and a half! (1/2) https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/reducing-the-prevalence-of-private-estate-management-arrangements18 Dec 2025 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3mabg4qgk6k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3ma6o7clybs2sBrilliant news! Rejoining Erasmus means that students at Reading University in my constituency will be able to benefit from the best of Europe's universities and culture without paying additional fees. (1/3) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4g654qgl83t17 Dec 2025 12:32 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma6o7clybs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/yuanfenyang.bsky.social/post/3m7xbdueces2gThank you to @thetimes.com for naming my book Private Revolutions one of the best paperbacks of 2025! ✨https://www.thetimes.com/culture/books/article/31-best-paperback-books-reviews-year-2025-sunday-times-992c0mh7d14 Dec 2025 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:5fkbokazbydvvnsz56uff6ed/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7xbdueces2g