Labour MP for Nottingham East • Nottingham born and bred • she/her 🌹🏹🏳️‍🌈https://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mu5blytuwc2jMy heart is broken for the people of Nepal and everyone whose friends and family have been killed, injured and affected by the devastating flash flood that tore through valleys on the Nepal-Tibet border, caused by a collapsed glacier. [1/3]28 Aug 2026 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5blytuwc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mty4q32iw22zRest in peace Dolly Parton, a country legend who stood up for working class people and was proudly feminist, anti-racist and pro LGBTQ+. An advocate for children’s literacy, she launched the Dolly Parton Imagination Library – a book gifting scheme for children under the age of five. [1/2]26 Aug 2026 10:27 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mty4q32iw22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mtvxlqcpjs2tOne of my favourite ever visits was to the Nottingham Tram Depot earlier this year, where @gmbmidlands.bsky.social members gave me a behind-the-scenes tour of how the trams are maintained and kept running every day, and I got to drive one! [1/2]25 Aug 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvxlqcpjs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mtm3ozak422cIn a recent @leftlion.bsky.social column, I wrote about the government’s reforms for renters and what more could be done to begin tackling a nationwide housing crisis. https://leftlion.co.uk/features/2026/06/nadia-whittome-mp-nottingham-east-on-renters-rights/21 Aug 2026 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtm3ozak422chttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mtiyldkptc2bA massive well done to all those receiving their GCSE and BTEC results, and to the teachers, teaching assistants and other staff for all their support on that journey. I hope that no matter what you got, you feel proud of the work you put in. 1/220 Aug 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtiyldkptc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mtects4ww22dGreat to see the government scrapping restrictions on disabled people’s bus passes in England, to allow free travel 24 hours a day. I previously raised the issue of how unfair it is that many disabled people can’t use their passes before 9:30am or after 11pm. [1/2]18 Aug 2026 13:24 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtects4ww22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mt5kxbcric2bSolidarity with the @rmtunion.bsky.social members at East Midlands Railway striking over rail safety, particularly concerns over the new Class 810 fleet, which the union has said has been operating with a number of faults. Every worker has the right to work in safe and comfortable conditions. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Aug 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt5kxbcric2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mt4rttjuyc2zMy thoughts are with Jason Arday’s loved ones at this devastating time. Jason Arday was hounded by the British press in a way that went far beyond scrutiny, was disproportionate, and simply would not have happened to a white, middle class person in the same position. 1/215 Aug 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt4rttjuyc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mt23xal7zs2tThis summer’s fires across the UK have been absolutely devastating. They have injured people, while destroying homes, natural habitats, and food crops, with their smoke negatively affecting public health. [1/3]14 Aug 2026 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt23xal7zs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mt22dey5bk2aThe Timms review into Personal Independence Payment has rightly recognised that the system is not fit for purpose. I urged the government to ground its final recommendations in disabled people’s rights to social security, to independent living, and to participate in society. [1/2]14 Aug 2026 11:25 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt22dey5bk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3msxisg6ltc2oCongratulations to all the students collecting their A-Level, T-Level and BTec results today. I hope you receive the grades you worked hard for and wanted. If not, please remember that your results won’t define the rest of your life. Wishing you the best of luck with the next chapter!13 Aug 2026 11:06 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxisg6ltc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3msswfs2g2c2lI recently joined the Youth Matters for Nottingham Strategy Showcase at Nottingham Trent University to discuss the government’s 10-year plan for young people in England, backed by £500m in funding, which will directly benefit young people in Nottingham. [1/3]11 Aug 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msswfs2g2c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3msgcm24xrs2bI recently visited the YMCA on Shakespeare Street and met the team and service users to hear about their experiences, as well as the urgent need for trauma-informed approaches in our institutions, earlier intervention to lessen the need for crisis support, and high-quality move-on accommodation.06 Aug 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgcm24xrs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3msds7r2qrk2tThe EHRC’s Code of Practice comes into force today — a dark day for trans people in the UK. For last month’s @leftlion.bsky.social column, I wrote about why this new guidance is so deeply harmful and where I think we go from here. https://leftlion.co.uk/features/2026/07/nadia-on-the-new-guidance-on-single-sex-spaces/05 Aug 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msds7r2qrk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3msdgzemjbk2jI’m glad that the @goodlawproject.org is launching a legal challenge against the EHRC’s new Code of Practice, which is dangerous, unworkable and has been opposed by a quarter of all MPs. The Code will discriminate against trans people and subject many others to gender policing based on stereotypes. https://www.attitude.co.uk/news/uk/pro-trans-groups-challenge-ehrc-guidance-single-sex-spaces-530697/05 Aug 2026 11:40 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdgzemjbk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mrxfaclxv22iThis week, half of England has been declared officially in drought, with July set to be the driest on record after winter floods, and wildfires are breaking out across the UK. The immense damage to nature, farming and communities is real and happening fast. [1/2]31 Jul 2026 16:37 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxfaclxv22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mrs2klshck2dAfter protests erupted in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in June, authorities enforced a severe communications blackout. Since then, we’ve heard harrowing reports of Pakistani security services firing on tens of thousands of peaceful protesters, killing at least 30 people this week. [1/2]29 Jul 2026 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrs2klshck2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mrrs7xnaqc26An important speech from the Prime Minister on social care today. I'm pleased that the Casey Review will be brought forward by a year - this is something I called for in Parliament a few weeks ago. [1/3]29 Jul 2026 11:13 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrrs7xnaqc26https://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mrn4b6kmv22zCongratulations to the tens of thousands of young people who have been demanding education and economic reform in India. [1/3]27 Jul 2026 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrn4b6kmv22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mrfnsi3s4c2aIn a recent @leftlion.bsky.social column, I wrote about proposals to restrict the right for defendants to choose a jury trial - a right that is a cornerstone of our democracy. Our new leadership should drop these plans. https://leftlion.co.uk/features/2026/05/nadia-on-jury-trials/24 Jul 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfnsi3s4c2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mrdarkqzjs2kGlad that in his first few days, Andy Burnham has recognised the areas where the previous government made the wrong choices, and that he is introducing emergency cost-of-living measures.23 Jul 2026 16:24 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdarkqzjs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mratcwevu22lThe independent inquiry into the events leading up to the Nottingham attacks laid bare the most catastrophic failings across public institutions. Accountability is essential. I therefore welcome the corporate manslaughter investigation into Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/22/nhs-trust-corporate-manslaughter-investigation-nottingham-attacks-valdo-calocane22 Jul 2026 17:17 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mratcwevu22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mraojxowoc2dCampaigners, including families affected by Hillsborough and the Manchester Arena bombing, fought against plans to exempt the secret services from the duty of candour. The government dropped those plans, and last week the Hillsborough Law passed all its stages in the House of Commons.22 Jul 2026 15:52 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mraojxowoc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mr3rizcoq22eEnding rough sleeping is the kind of bold ambition our renewed Labour government needs. Very glad to see the new Prime Minister make this his first pledge. More of this please.20 Jul 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3rizcoq22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mr3fli4a322eIsraeli ministers have just announced plans for new illegal settlements - three in Gaza and dozens more across the occupied West Bank. This is beyond reprehensible, and the international community must finally confront Israel with the full weight of international law. [1/2]20 Jul 2026 13:28 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3fli4a322ehttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mr3bfav4hc2eSolidarity with staff at Forest Fields Primary School on their 18th day of strike action. [1/2]20 Jul 2026 12:13 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3bfav4hc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mqvvrqxix224Organisations focused on ending violence against women and girls are concerned that the government’s VAWG strategy will fall short due to insufficient funding. I asked the Minister for Women and Equalities how the government will ensure that the funding matches the strategy’s aims.18 Jul 2026 09:02 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqvvrqxix224https://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mqtsopjcwc23Congratulations to @andyburnham.bsky.social. This change in leadership must be the start of a reset with public and the labour movement. We need action to prove that we can deliver the change that people voted for, redistributing wealth and power into communities and standing firm on Labour values.17 Jul 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtsopjcwc23https://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mqrpff37mc2mIt's been announced that local authorities in Nottinghamshire will be reorganised into two councils from April 2028. I'm pleased that the government has chosen the option I supported, which will create a new Greater Nottingham Council. 1/216 Jul 2026 16:57 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrpff37mc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social/post/3mqpojsfjzk24England have put in the most phenomenal shift this World Cup. It feels especially gutting to lose out to a team that has played so dirty throughout the tournament, but every single one of our players has done England proud. 1/315 Jul 2026 21:36 +0000at://did:plc:us7qseja2rtuhjepfoy7dpl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpojsfjzk24