Phil Brickell MP
@philbrickellmp.bsky.social
Labour Member of Parliament for Bolton West | Chair APPG on Anti-Corruption and Responsible Tax
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01204 958 436
Website: www.philbrickellmp.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01204 958 436
Website: www.philbrickellmp.co.uk
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The Telegraph just gave a convicted criminal a two-page spread to explain why he's pumping £4 million into Reform UK. They tucked his criminal record away in the small print. So as a former financial crime specialist I’ll do their job for them👇
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It’s not just the scale of the money.
It’s also the character of the people making the donations which is extremely worrying - as I argued in this thread over the summer ⬇️
It’s also the character of the people making the donations which is extremely worrying - as I argued in this thread over the summer ⬇️
Check out @petergeoghegan.bsky.social piece below on think tank and lobbying transparency - including a quote from myself on the opportunities available for government to act now and bring about long-overdue reform, as the @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social itself has advocated for
🔴 Later today Danny Kruger MP is giving a speech about Reform's preparation for government at Policy Exchange.
Policy Exchange won’t say who funds it. But we’ve found donations to its US fundraising arm jumped 74% last year
And that's not all.... 🧵
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/new-us-fun...
Policy Exchange won’t say who funds it. But we’ve found donations to its US fundraising arm jumped 74% last year
And that's not all.... 🧵
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/new-us-fun...
NEW: US funding for ‘Tufton Street’ think tanks up 29%
Donors and office holders linked to influential British right-wing think tanks have also given at least $26.5m to Trump’s Republicans ahead of mid-term elections
democracyforsale.substack.com
November 2, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Check out @petergeoghegan.bsky.social piece below on think tank and lobbying transparency - including a quote from myself on the opportunities available for government to act now and bring about long-overdue reform, as the @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social itself has advocated for
Valuable progress on food standards ahead of the 20th November UK-EU Summit.
This is what 'removing red tape' and 'less bureaucracy' looks like in practice ⬇️
This is what 'removing red tape' and 'less bureaucracy' looks like in practice ⬇️
British food standards realigned with EU for first time since Brexit
Food products will no longer need to display ‘not for EU’ warnings, which were introduced in 2023 as part of the Windsor framework
www.thetimes.com
November 2, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Valuable progress on food standards ahead of the 20th November UK-EU Summit.
This is what 'removing red tape' and 'less bureaucracy' looks like in practice ⬇️
This is what 'removing red tape' and 'less bureaucracy' looks like in practice ⬇️
Rachel Reeves is right.
Russia’s assets - not just the interest on them - should be seized to support the Ukrainian victims of Putin’s aggression.
The EU nations should move first as Belgium’s where the majority of frozen Russian state assets are.
Russia’s assets - not just the interest on them - should be seized to support the Ukrainian victims of Putin’s aggression.
The EU nations should move first as Belgium’s where the majority of frozen Russian state assets are.
Rachel Reeves urges EU to seize €210bn in Russian assets for Ukraine
The former chancellor joins politicians from Germany, France and Canada in pressing the bloc to help fill a €70bn gap in Kyiv’s budget before winter
www.thetimes.com
October 30, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Rachel Reeves is right.
Russia’s assets - not just the interest on them - should be seized to support the Ukrainian victims of Putin’s aggression.
The EU nations should move first as Belgium’s where the majority of frozen Russian state assets are.
Russia’s assets - not just the interest on them - should be seized to support the Ukrainian victims of Putin’s aggression.
The EU nations should move first as Belgium’s where the majority of frozen Russian state assets are.
Absolutely incredible 🤤
Harry Kane's Schnitzel supplier has presented the Ballon d'Or winner with a golden Schnitzel.
The England captain, who gets a Schnitzel for every Bayern goal he scores from a nearby inn, was given four €32 golden Schnitzels by landlord Stefan Kastner after his Ballon d'Or win.
The England captain, who gets a Schnitzel for every Bayern goal he scores from a nearby inn, was given four €32 golden Schnitzels by landlord Stefan Kastner after his Ballon d'Or win.
October 29, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Absolutely incredible 🤤
A Budget that works for Bolton.
The big banks are finally paying their fair share, and that money is going towards your energy bills this winter. There’s help for our local shops and pubs, and new money to bring Bolton’s empty buildings back to life.
Watch to find out more 👇
The big banks are finally paying their fair share, and that money is going towards your energy bills this winter. There’s help for our local shops and pubs, and new money to bring Bolton’s empty buildings back to life.
Watch to find out more 👇
October 28, 2026 at 4:47 PM
A Budget that works for Bolton.
The big banks are finally paying their fair share, and that money is going towards your energy bills this winter. There’s help for our local shops and pubs, and new money to bring Bolton’s empty buildings back to life.
Watch to find out more 👇
The big banks are finally paying their fair share, and that money is going towards your energy bills this winter. There’s help for our local shops and pubs, and new money to bring Bolton’s empty buildings back to life.
Watch to find out more 👇
Budget Snapshot:
£100 off energy bills for eligible households.
Fuel duty frozen and the 5p cut extended.
More help for those who need it most. And thousands more high street businesses paying no business rates.
Labour choices delivering help today.
£100 off energy bills for eligible households.
Fuel duty frozen and the 5p cut extended.
More help for those who need it most. And thousands more high street businesses paying no business rates.
Labour choices delivering help today.
October 28, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Budget Snapshot:
£100 off energy bills for eligible households.
Fuel duty frozen and the 5p cut extended.
More help for those who need it most. And thousands more high street businesses paying no business rates.
Labour choices delivering help today.
£100 off energy bills for eligible households.
Fuel duty frozen and the 5p cut extended.
More help for those who need it most. And thousands more high street businesses paying no business rates.
Labour choices delivering help today.
Ahead of the budget today, I see a number of people are banging the drum for a wealth tax again.
As Chair @anticorruption-responsibletax.org have a look at my views on the matter.
TL:DR? It wouldn't raise the money advocates promise & there's far more effective ways to address the tax gap.
As Chair @anticorruption-responsibletax.org have a look at my views on the matter.
TL:DR? It wouldn't raise the money advocates promise & there's far more effective ways to address the tax gap.
Evasive action | Fabian Society
Fabian Society
fabians.org.uk
October 28, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Ahead of the budget today, I see a number of people are banging the drum for a wealth tax again.
As Chair @anticorruption-responsibletax.org have a look at my views on the matter.
TL:DR? It wouldn't raise the money advocates promise & there's far more effective ways to address the tax gap.
As Chair @anticorruption-responsibletax.org have a look at my views on the matter.
TL:DR? It wouldn't raise the money advocates promise & there's far more effective ways to address the tax gap.
Reposted by Phil Brickell MP
What is the Budget and why does it matter? 📊
October 28, 2026 at 10:16 AM
What is the Budget and why does it matter? 📊
From leading a cross-party group to root out corruption in our politics and economy, to shouting as loud as I can in the Commons Chamber so your voices are heard. Here’s a day in the life representing the great people of Bolton, Westhoughton, Horwich and Blackrod 👇
October 27, 2026 at 10:23 AM
From leading a cross-party group to root out corruption in our politics and economy, to shouting as loud as I can in the Commons Chamber so your voices are heard. Here’s a day in the life representing the great people of Bolton, Westhoughton, Horwich and Blackrod 👇
It’s exactly this kind of behaviour which undermines trust in Parliament and which I was keen to call out in last week’s House of Lords reform debate in Westminster Hall.
Check out my contribution here ⬇️
Check out my contribution here ⬇️
October 26, 2026 at 1:12 PM
It’s exactly this kind of behaviour which undermines trust in Parliament and which I was keen to call out in last week’s House of Lords reform debate in Westminster Hall.
Check out my contribution here ⬇️
Check out my contribution here ⬇️
Thank you @mbdauk.bsky.social for your continued investment in Bolton.
More jobs, more investment, more opportunities for my constituents & a vital contribution to our collective security.
More jobs, more investment, more opportunities for my constituents & a vital contribution to our collective security.
🇬🇧 Pleased to welcome Luke Pollard MP, NAD Rupert Pearce and Phil Brickell to #Bolton.
🏭 The visit showcased our expansion to double our #manufacturing footprint, boost production and invest in our people.
Together, we’re securing the #UK’s sovereign #defence advantage.
🏭 The visit showcased our expansion to double our #manufacturing footprint, boost production and invest in our people.
Together, we’re securing the #UK’s sovereign #defence advantage.
October 23, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Thank you @mbdauk.bsky.social for your continued investment in Bolton.
More jobs, more investment, more opportunities for my constituents & a vital contribution to our collective security.
More jobs, more investment, more opportunities for my constituents & a vital contribution to our collective security.
There's no excuse for legitimising Ben Delo's involvement in our politics - me in @bylinetimes.bsky.social 👇
Three Labour Peers Spoke at a Festival Sponsored by a Reform Mega-Donor - And Which Hosted a Far-Right Bookshop
Labour MP Phil Brickell says “no respectable person” should be associated with the event and accuses his colleagues of "legitimising" Reform's billionaire crypto donor
bylinetimes.com
October 23, 2026 at 3:45 PM
There's no excuse for legitimising Ben Delo's involvement in our politics - me in @bylinetimes.bsky.social 👇
Some shocking figures here, which is why I’m pushing the government to expand the scope of the existing Anti-Money Laundering regime.
New analysis from Transparency International UK shows an estimated £2.2bn of suspected illicit wealth has been funnelled into new-build property in Britain since 2016.
www.telegraph.co.uk/money/proper...
www.telegraph.co.uk/money/proper...
www.telegraph.co.uk
October 22, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Some shocking figures here, which is why I’m pushing the government to expand the scope of the existing Anti-Money Laundering regime.
My article from earlier on the week on the UK’s relationship with the EU ⬇️
'Brexit was never a closed matter – it's time to put the national interest first' - LabourList
We need an honest conversation in the country, one that acknowledges the will of the British people back in 2016, but which is clear that Brexit has not delivered the promises made by the Leave campai...
labourlist.org
October 22, 2026 at 5:53 PM
My article from earlier on the week on the UK’s relationship with the EU ⬇️
Yet another example of close co-operation between the UK & Germany creating jobs, driving investment and leading to new opportunities across both our countries.
Military barrel production returns to the UK thanks to 🇩🇪🇬🇧 ties.
I joined Defence Secretary Wes Streeting as he opened Rheinmetall's Gun Hall in Telford, creating highly-skilled jobs.
Powerful example of 🇩🇪🇬🇧 cooperation, based on the #KensingtonTreaty.
I joined Defence Secretary Wes Streeting as he opened Rheinmetall's Gun Hall in Telford, creating highly-skilled jobs.
Powerful example of 🇩🇪🇬🇧 cooperation, based on the #KensingtonTreaty.
October 22, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Yet another example of close co-operation between the UK & Germany creating jobs, driving investment and leading to new opportunities across both our countries.
I don’t want to be sniffling away all winter. My wife definitely doesn't want to hear me complaining about it either 🤧
That’s why I got my flu jab this week. It only took a few minutes, and could save me a week on the sofa feeling sorry for myself.
Get it booked👉 www.nhs.uk/.../vaccinat...
That’s why I got my flu jab this week. It only took a few minutes, and could save me a week on the sofa feeling sorry for myself.
Get it booked👉 www.nhs.uk/.../vaccinat...
October 22, 2026 at 9:47 AM
I don’t want to be sniffling away all winter. My wife definitely doesn't want to hear me complaining about it either 🤧
That’s why I got my flu jab this week. It only took a few minutes, and could save me a week on the sofa feeling sorry for myself.
Get it booked👉 www.nhs.uk/.../vaccinat...
That’s why I got my flu jab this week. It only took a few minutes, and could save me a week on the sofa feeling sorry for myself.
Get it booked👉 www.nhs.uk/.../vaccinat...
These comments from US envoy Steve Witkoff are a complete betrayal to the innocent victims - men, women and children - of Putin’s unlawful and barbaric war of aggression in Ukraine.
That’s what happens when you let crony property developers take charge of your diplomacy.
#slavaukraini
That’s what happens when you let crony property developers take charge of your diplomacy.
#slavaukraini
‘You are a humanitarian also, sir’: the US feeds Putin with lies as Ukraine’s children take cover and die | Andrew Roth
Steve Witkoff’s flattery of the Russian leader could be just the start of a mendacious stratagem from a US president who says Moscow ‘has been fine on Ukraine’
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2026 at 8:49 AM
These comments from US envoy Steve Witkoff are a complete betrayal to the innocent victims - men, women and children - of Putin’s unlawful and barbaric war of aggression in Ukraine.
That’s what happens when you let crony property developers take charge of your diplomacy.
#slavaukraini
That’s what happens when you let crony property developers take charge of your diplomacy.
#slavaukraini
Good to reflect on our collective wins & look forward to opportunities over the coming 12 months on a range of topics:
🧹 cleaning up our politics
🔍 standards in public life
🌍 international illicit financial flows
🙇🏻♂️ tightening up lobbying rules
Follow @anticorruption-responsibletax.org for updates
🧹 cleaning up our politics
🔍 standards in public life
🌍 international illicit financial flows
🙇🏻♂️ tightening up lobbying rules
Follow @anticorruption-responsibletax.org for updates
Today the APPG held its 2026 AGM, attended by MPs and peers from Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and the Independent benches.
Tackling corruption and dirty money is not a party political issue, and our members are united across party lines in taking it on.
Tackling corruption and dirty money is not a party political issue, and our members are united across party lines in taking it on.
October 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Good to reflect on our collective wins & look forward to opportunities over the coming 12 months on a range of topics:
🧹 cleaning up our politics
🔍 standards in public life
🌍 international illicit financial flows
🙇🏻♂️ tightening up lobbying rules
Follow @anticorruption-responsibletax.org for updates
🧹 cleaning up our politics
🔍 standards in public life
🌍 international illicit financial flows
🙇🏻♂️ tightening up lobbying rules
Follow @anticorruption-responsibletax.org for updates
A real joy to be at the German Embassy to mark 75 years of UK-German relations.
As a former Erasmus student, I know what close ties with Europe can do for young people.
But they have had those opportunities taken away by a decision made a decade ago, before many were old enough to have a say.
As a former Erasmus student, I know what close ties with Europe can do for young people.
But they have had those opportunities taken away by a decision made a decade ago, before many were old enough to have a say.
October 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM
A real joy to be at the German Embassy to mark 75 years of UK-German relations.
As a former Erasmus student, I know what close ties with Europe can do for young people.
But they have had those opportunities taken away by a decision made a decade ago, before many were old enough to have a say.
As a former Erasmus student, I know what close ties with Europe can do for young people.
But they have had those opportunities taken away by a decision made a decade ago, before many were old enough to have a say.
Two minutes to bag as much crypto as you can.
Can you follow the money? 💸
Can you follow the money? 💸
Cash-Man
Everyone gets caught. How much can you collect? Play Cash-Man and beat your friends’ haul.
cashman.labour.org.uk
October 17, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Two minutes to bag as much crypto as you can.
Can you follow the money? 💸
Can you follow the money? 💸
In 3 minutes, I explain why the Tory plan to abolish inheritance tax is despicable.
A vanishingly small number of estates in Bolton pay inheritance tax. The vast majority of us will never have anything to do with this tax. The threshold is rightly set so the very wealthiest pay their fair share. 👇
A vanishingly small number of estates in Bolton pay inheritance tax. The vast majority of us will never have anything to do with this tax. The threshold is rightly set so the very wealthiest pay their fair share. 👇
October 16, 2026 at 2:55 PM
In 3 minutes, I explain why the Tory plan to abolish inheritance tax is despicable.
A vanishingly small number of estates in Bolton pay inheritance tax. The vast majority of us will never have anything to do with this tax. The threshold is rightly set so the very wealthiest pay their fair share. 👇
A vanishingly small number of estates in Bolton pay inheritance tax. The vast majority of us will never have anything to do with this tax. The threshold is rightly set so the very wealthiest pay their fair share. 👇
📢 Bolton’s Local Plan consultation is now open!
The decisions made today will help shape Bolton’s homes, jobs, transport and communities through to 2042.
The consultation is open until 11.59pm on Thursday 26 November 2026.
🗣️ Read the plan and have your say: www.bolton.gov.uk/planning-pol...
The decisions made today will help shape Bolton’s homes, jobs, transport and communities through to 2042.
The consultation is open until 11.59pm on Thursday 26 November 2026.
🗣️ Read the plan and have your say: www.bolton.gov.uk/planning-pol...
October 15, 2026 at 3:57 PM
📢 Bolton’s Local Plan consultation is now open!
The decisions made today will help shape Bolton’s homes, jobs, transport and communities through to 2042.
The consultation is open until 11.59pm on Thursday 26 November 2026.
🗣️ Read the plan and have your say: www.bolton.gov.uk/planning-pol...
The decisions made today will help shape Bolton’s homes, jobs, transport and communities through to 2042.
The consultation is open until 11.59pm on Thursday 26 November 2026.
🗣️ Read the plan and have your say: www.bolton.gov.uk/planning-pol...
Good news for my constituents. More resources and better diagnosis of brain tumours is something I raised in Parliament last year, sharing a personal story of one of my constituents.
Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced
The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 15, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Good news for my constituents. More resources and better diagnosis of brain tumours is something I raised in Parliament last year, sharing a personal story of one of my constituents.
We've got to put an end to land ownership secrecy which is perpetuated by the Land Registry.
@guyshrubsole.bsky.social right to continue his work shining a light on the lack of urgency being brought to bear.
This matters - to ensure that individuals who do own vast swathes of land are accountable.
@guyshrubsole.bsky.social right to continue his work shining a light on the lack of urgency being brought to bear.
This matters - to ensure that individuals who do own vast swathes of land are accountable.
No timeline for lifting Land Registry paywall as ownership remains opaque
Defra promised in March to work towards free access to data on large plots in England and Wales
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2026 at 12:48 PM
We've got to put an end to land ownership secrecy which is perpetuated by the Land Registry.
@guyshrubsole.bsky.social right to continue his work shining a light on the lack of urgency being brought to bear.
This matters - to ensure that individuals who do own vast swathes of land are accountable.
@guyshrubsole.bsky.social right to continue his work shining a light on the lack of urgency being brought to bear.
This matters - to ensure that individuals who do own vast swathes of land are accountable.
Very sad to find out that Councillor Pat Karney, a real stalwart of Manchester Labour Party, sadly passed away yesterday.
His sheer dedication - including more than 40 years in the town hall - was unrivalled.
He will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with all his many friends and his family.
His sheer dedication - including more than 40 years in the town hall - was unrivalled.
He will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with all his many friends and his family.
October 14, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Very sad to find out that Councillor Pat Karney, a real stalwart of Manchester Labour Party, sadly passed away yesterday.
His sheer dedication - including more than 40 years in the town hall - was unrivalled.
He will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with all his many friends and his family.
His sheer dedication - including more than 40 years in the town hall - was unrivalled.
He will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with all his many friends and his family.