Stephen Kinnock MP
@skinnock.bsky.social
Proud Labour Member of Parliament for the good people of Aberafan Maesteg | Minister of State for Care covering adult social care, primary care, and community care in England.
Modern industries are bringing new opportunities to Wales and Aberafan Maesteg.
I've been visiting firms supporting new industrial jobs - Protium, R-Tech Materials, AB Ports & more.
Speaking to investors at a Net Zero Industry Wales event I set out how we can make the 2030s a Decade of Opportunity
I've been visiting firms supporting new industrial jobs - Protium, R-Tech Materials, AB Ports & more.
Speaking to investors at a Net Zero Industry Wales event I set out how we can make the 2030s a Decade of Opportunity
July 15, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Modern industries are bringing new opportunities to Wales and Aberafan Maesteg.
I've been visiting firms supporting new industrial jobs - Protium, R-Tech Materials, AB Ports & more.
Speaking to investors at a Net Zero Industry Wales event I set out how we can make the 2030s a Decade of Opportunity
I've been visiting firms supporting new industrial jobs - Protium, R-Tech Materials, AB Ports & more.
Speaking to investors at a Net Zero Industry Wales event I set out how we can make the 2030s a Decade of Opportunity
This expansion of dental school places will train NHS-ready dentists in areas that need them most 🦷
We’re getting NHS dentistry back on its feet and fit for the future. 🌹
We’re getting NHS dentistry back on its feet and fit for the future. 🌹
June 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM
This expansion of dental school places will train NHS-ready dentists in areas that need them most 🦷
We’re getting NHS dentistry back on its feet and fit for the future. 🌹
We’re getting NHS dentistry back on its feet and fit for the future. 🌹
Fantastic visit to Concord Pharmacy to announce a £340m funding package for community pharmacy.
We're making the most of highly skilled pharmacists like Saeed.
Qualified pharmacists will be able to assess patients and prescribe medicines directly, giving patients more services closer to home.
We're making the most of highly skilled pharmacists like Saeed.
Qualified pharmacists will be able to assess patients and prescribe medicines directly, giving patients more services closer to home.
May 29, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Fantastic visit to Concord Pharmacy to announce a £340m funding package for community pharmacy.
We're making the most of highly skilled pharmacists like Saeed.
Qualified pharmacists will be able to assess patients and prescribe medicines directly, giving patients more services closer to home.
We're making the most of highly skilled pharmacists like Saeed.
Qualified pharmacists will be able to assess patients and prescribe medicines directly, giving patients more services closer to home.
Improving the lives of people with dementia is a priority for this government.
We're developing new guidance on dementia care to tackle inequalities and variation, appointing a dedicated Dementia Tsar, and providing up to £150m for research and clinical trials.
#DementiaActionWeek
We're developing new guidance on dementia care to tackle inequalities and variation, appointing a dedicated Dementia Tsar, and providing up to £150m for research and clinical trials.
#DementiaActionWeek
May 20, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Improving the lives of people with dementia is a priority for this government.
We're developing new guidance on dementia care to tackle inequalities and variation, appointing a dedicated Dementia Tsar, and providing up to £150m for research and clinical trials.
#DementiaActionWeek
We're developing new guidance on dementia care to tackle inequalities and variation, appointing a dedicated Dementia Tsar, and providing up to £150m for research and clinical trials.
#DementiaActionWeek
Local professional rugby is back on the pitch with the Ospreys 🏉
We've fought tooth & nail to prevent the Ospreys being forced out of professional rugby.
Now WRU have backed down, offering Ospreys a 4 year deal.
We'll keep fighting with the fans for the Ospreys' long-term future
We've fought tooth & nail to prevent the Ospreys being forced out of professional rugby.
Now WRU have backed down, offering Ospreys a 4 year deal.
We'll keep fighting with the fans for the Ospreys' long-term future
April 23, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Local professional rugby is back on the pitch with the Ospreys 🏉
We've fought tooth & nail to prevent the Ospreys being forced out of professional rugby.
Now WRU have backed down, offering Ospreys a 4 year deal.
We'll keep fighting with the fans for the Ospreys' long-term future
We've fought tooth & nail to prevent the Ospreys being forced out of professional rugby.
Now WRU have backed down, offering Ospreys a 4 year deal.
We'll keep fighting with the fans for the Ospreys' long-term future
Great project. It is essential that we use more British & Welsh steel in the offshore wind industry.
By decreasing reliance on imported steel we can bolster energy security, create growth, secure local jobs, and support offshore wind deployment in the Celtic Sea and beyond.
By decreasing reliance on imported steel we can bolster energy security, create growth, secure local jobs, and support offshore wind deployment in the Celtic Sea and beyond.
April 2, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Great project. It is essential that we use more British & Welsh steel in the offshore wind industry.
By decreasing reliance on imported steel we can bolster energy security, create growth, secure local jobs, and support offshore wind deployment in the Celtic Sea and beyond.
By decreasing reliance on imported steel we can bolster energy security, create growth, secure local jobs, and support offshore wind deployment in the Celtic Sea and beyond.
ANOTHER HUGE WIN FOR ABERAFAN MAESTEG 📣
The UK Labour Government is investing £64,000,000 upgrading the port of Port Talbot to prepare for Floating Offshore Wind!
Jobs. Jobs. Jobs.
I've fought for this with AB Ports since 2022 - pressing Conservative & Labour Ministers. Now it’s happening 🏗
The UK Labour Government is investing £64,000,000 upgrading the port of Port Talbot to prepare for Floating Offshore Wind!
Jobs. Jobs. Jobs.
I've fought for this with AB Ports since 2022 - pressing Conservative & Labour Ministers. Now it’s happening 🏗
March 26, 2026 at 2:49 PM
ANOTHER HUGE WIN FOR ABERAFAN MAESTEG 📣
The UK Labour Government is investing £64,000,000 upgrading the port of Port Talbot to prepare for Floating Offshore Wind!
Jobs. Jobs. Jobs.
I've fought for this with AB Ports since 2022 - pressing Conservative & Labour Ministers. Now it’s happening 🏗
The UK Labour Government is investing £64,000,000 upgrading the port of Port Talbot to prepare for Floating Offshore Wind!
Jobs. Jobs. Jobs.
I've fought for this with AB Ports since 2022 - pressing Conservative & Labour Ministers. Now it’s happening 🏗
Doctors' surgeries are the front door of the NHS.
The changes we've made mean that more patients now say that accessing their GP is easier.
By working with GPs we have also reduced pressures on hospital waiting lists.
Lots done, lots more to do.
The changes we've made mean that more patients now say that accessing their GP is easier.
By working with GPs we have also reduced pressures on hospital waiting lists.
Lots done, lots more to do.
March 25, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Doctors' surgeries are the front door of the NHS.
The changes we've made mean that more patients now say that accessing their GP is easier.
By working with GPs we have also reduced pressures on hospital waiting lists.
Lots done, lots more to do.
The changes we've made mean that more patients now say that accessing their GP is easier.
By working with GPs we have also reduced pressures on hospital waiting lists.
Lots done, lots more to do.
We've got there!
A new UK Govt *Steel Strategy* - to support our industry.
🎯 New targets to use British & Welsh-made steel.
💪New protections to stop other countries undercutting our steel industry.
💸£5.8bn to National Wealth Fund to invest in steel & related sectors.
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A new UK Govt *Steel Strategy* - to support our industry.
🎯 New targets to use British & Welsh-made steel.
💪New protections to stop other countries undercutting our steel industry.
💸£5.8bn to National Wealth Fund to invest in steel & related sectors.
⬇️⬇️⬇️
March 20, 2026 at 1:31 PM
We've got there!
A new UK Govt *Steel Strategy* - to support our industry.
🎯 New targets to use British & Welsh-made steel.
💪New protections to stop other countries undercutting our steel industry.
💸£5.8bn to National Wealth Fund to invest in steel & related sectors.
⬇️⬇️⬇️
A new UK Govt *Steel Strategy* - to support our industry.
🎯 New targets to use British & Welsh-made steel.
💪New protections to stop other countries undercutting our steel industry.
💸£5.8bn to National Wealth Fund to invest in steel & related sectors.
⬇️⬇️⬇️
Work brings dignity and self-esteem.
So I'm delighted that Aberafan Maesteg will benefit from the expansion of Connect to Work - which has been expanded today to help THOUSANDS more adults into work.
Two Labour govts at each end of the M4 working in partnership for Wales 🤝
So I'm delighted that Aberafan Maesteg will benefit from the expansion of Connect to Work - which has been expanded today to help THOUSANDS more adults into work.
Two Labour govts at each end of the M4 working in partnership for Wales 🤝
March 5, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Work brings dignity and self-esteem.
So I'm delighted that Aberafan Maesteg will benefit from the expansion of Connect to Work - which has been expanded today to help THOUSANDS more adults into work.
Two Labour govts at each end of the M4 working in partnership for Wales 🤝
So I'm delighted that Aberafan Maesteg will benefit from the expansion of Connect to Work - which has been expanded today to help THOUSANDS more adults into work.
Two Labour govts at each end of the M4 working in partnership for Wales 🤝
🪖 A defence industrial strategy.
🏗 Protecting and building our steel & manufacturing.
🌍 Building trade & security partnerships in Europe for an increasingly turbulent world.
Real Labour values, ripe for 2026.
🏗 Protecting and building our steel & manufacturing.
🌍 Building trade & security partnerships in Europe for an increasingly turbulent world.
Real Labour values, ripe for 2026.
February 26, 2026 at 5:29 PM
🪖 A defence industrial strategy.
🏗 Protecting and building our steel & manufacturing.
🌍 Building trade & security partnerships in Europe for an increasingly turbulent world.
Real Labour values, ripe for 2026.
🏗 Protecting and building our steel & manufacturing.
🌍 Building trade & security partnerships in Europe for an increasingly turbulent world.
Real Labour values, ripe for 2026.
Doctors' surgeries are the front door of the NHS - and we're getting it back on its hinges, by making sure urgent care is prioritised.
Here's how...
Here's how...
February 25, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Doctors' surgeries are the front door of the NHS - and we're getting it back on its hinges, by making sure urgent care is prioritised.
Here's how...
Here's how...
"Sorry" seems to be the hardest word, for those who left NHS Dentistry to rot.
We're turning things around, with *1,800,000 additional* NHS dental appointments across 6 months in 2025, vs. pre-election.
We're turning things around, with *1,800,000 additional* NHS dental appointments across 6 months in 2025, vs. pre-election.
February 24, 2026 at 3:40 PM
"Sorry" seems to be the hardest word, for those who left NHS Dentistry to rot.
We're turning things around, with *1,800,000 additional* NHS dental appointments across 6 months in 2025, vs. pre-election.
We're turning things around, with *1,800,000 additional* NHS dental appointments across 6 months in 2025, vs. pre-election.
Thanks to the actions of the UK Labour government, the average mortgage in Aberafan Maesteg is £960 lower since the general election.
January 17, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Thanks to the actions of the UK Labour government, the average mortgage in Aberafan Maesteg is £960 lower since the general election.
Posters for Jess's Rule are now being rolled out to GP surgeries.
Inspired by the legacy of Jess Brady, who died tragically from cancer could have been caught earlier, Jess's Rule, is part of our commitment to support doctors to help patients get the right care sooner.
Inspired by the legacy of Jess Brady, who died tragically from cancer could have been caught earlier, Jess's Rule, is part of our commitment to support doctors to help patients get the right care sooner.
January 17, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Posters for Jess's Rule are now being rolled out to GP surgeries.
Inspired by the legacy of Jess Brady, who died tragically from cancer could have been caught earlier, Jess's Rule, is part of our commitment to support doctors to help patients get the right care sooner.
Inspired by the legacy of Jess Brady, who died tragically from cancer could have been caught earlier, Jess's Rule, is part of our commitment to support doctors to help patients get the right care sooner.
Huge crowds for the Maesteg Christmas parade at the weekend - and even a dose of snow!
December 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Huge crowds for the Maesteg Christmas parade at the weekend - and even a dose of snow!
Our new Neighbourhood Health Centres will offer treatment minutes from home instead of patients having to travel miles to often hard-to-reach hospitals.
This is the difference a Labour Government makes.
This is the difference a Labour Government makes.
November 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Our new Neighbourhood Health Centres will offer treatment minutes from home instead of patients having to travel miles to often hard-to-reach hospitals.
This is the difference a Labour Government makes.
This is the difference a Labour Government makes.
We will transform palliative and end-of-life care nationwide to put an end to the postcode lottery in access and quality.
Our new Modern Service Framework will ensure that everyone receives high-quality compassionate care when they need it most.
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Our new Modern Service Framework will ensure that everyone receives high-quality compassionate care when they need it most.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
End-of-life care overhaul to allow terminally ill to die at home - and avoid A&E
The Government will unveil plans to improve access to end-of-life care across the country.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We will transform palliative and end-of-life care nationwide to put an end to the postcode lottery in access and quality.
Our new Modern Service Framework will ensure that everyone receives high-quality compassionate care when they need it most.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Our new Modern Service Framework will ensure that everyone receives high-quality compassionate care when they need it most.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Our 10 Year Plan will offer millions of carers the chance to book appointments and prescriptions through the NHS app.
Our 'Digital Front Door' will offer patients a better service, and free up doctors to spend more time with patients.
My interview with @theipaper: inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Our 'Digital Front Door' will offer patients a better service, and free up doctors to spend more time with patients.
My interview with @theipaper: inews.co.uk/news/politic...
July 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Our 10 Year Plan will offer millions of carers the chance to book appointments and prescriptions through the NHS app.
Our 'Digital Front Door' will offer patients a better service, and free up doctors to spend more time with patients.
My interview with @theipaper: inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Our 'Digital Front Door' will offer patients a better service, and free up doctors to spend more time with patients.
My interview with @theipaper: inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Another deal done. Another promise delivered.
This deal is good for bills, good for jobs, and good for our borders.
This deal is good for bills, good for jobs, and good for our borders.
May 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Another deal done. Another promise delivered.
This deal is good for bills, good for jobs, and good for our borders.
This deal is good for bills, good for jobs, and good for our borders.
The Prime Minister said he would do a deal to remove the US steel tariffs, and he has done just that - and on this historic day.
Promise made, promise delivered.
A hugely significant moment for our steel industry - delivered by a Labour Government.
Promise made, promise delivered.
A hugely significant moment for our steel industry - delivered by a Labour Government.
May 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Prime Minister said he would do a deal to remove the US steel tariffs, and he has done just that - and on this historic day.
Promise made, promise delivered.
A hugely significant moment for our steel industry - delivered by a Labour Government.
Promise made, promise delivered.
A hugely significant moment for our steel industry - delivered by a Labour Government.
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A productive meeting with the Minister of State for Care
@skinnock.bsky.social
We discussed issues people in Bury St Edmunds & Stowmarket have been telling me about, including: GP access, dental care and mental health.
This Government are working hard to get our NHS off its knees.
@skinnock.bsky.social
We discussed issues people in Bury St Edmunds & Stowmarket have been telling me about, including: GP access, dental care and mental health.
This Government are working hard to get our NHS off its knees.
May 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A productive meeting with the Minister of State for Care
@skinnock.bsky.social
We discussed issues people in Bury St Edmunds & Stowmarket have been telling me about, including: GP access, dental care and mental health.
This Government are working hard to get our NHS off its knees.
@skinnock.bsky.social
We discussed issues people in Bury St Edmunds & Stowmarket have been telling me about, including: GP access, dental care and mental health.
This Government are working hard to get our NHS off its knees.
*NEW: GP announcement*
👨⚕️ £100m investment
🏥 1,000 GP surgery upgrades
📈 Up to 8 MILLION more appts each year
1 in 6 GP practices will be upgraded.
This has only made possible thanks to Labour’s investment - opposed by every other party!
Only Labour will get our NHS fit for the future.
👨⚕️ £100m investment
🏥 1,000 GP surgery upgrades
📈 Up to 8 MILLION more appts each year
1 in 6 GP practices will be upgraded.
This has only made possible thanks to Labour’s investment - opposed by every other party!
Only Labour will get our NHS fit for the future.
May 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
*NEW: GP announcement*
👨⚕️ £100m investment
🏥 1,000 GP surgery upgrades
📈 Up to 8 MILLION more appts each year
1 in 6 GP practices will be upgraded.
This has only made possible thanks to Labour’s investment - opposed by every other party!
Only Labour will get our NHS fit for the future.
👨⚕️ £100m investment
🏥 1,000 GP surgery upgrades
📈 Up to 8 MILLION more appts each year
1 in 6 GP practices will be upgraded.
This has only made possible thanks to Labour’s investment - opposed by every other party!
Only Labour will get our NHS fit for the future.
🏠 Labour has brought 36,000 military homes back into public ownership.
It ends one of the worst privatisation deals (from 1996) & will save taxpayer £600k on rental.
Higher standards, renovation of worst homes, & a named housing officer - read the new Consumer Charter 👇
www.gov.uk/government/n...
It ends one of the worst privatisation deals (from 1996) & will save taxpayer £600k on rental.
Higher standards, renovation of worst homes, & a named housing officer - read the new Consumer Charter 👇
www.gov.uk/government/n...
May 5, 2025 at 7:19 AM
🏠 Labour has brought 36,000 military homes back into public ownership.
It ends one of the worst privatisation deals (from 1996) & will save taxpayer £600k on rental.
Higher standards, renovation of worst homes, & a named housing officer - read the new Consumer Charter 👇
www.gov.uk/government/n...
It ends one of the worst privatisation deals (from 1996) & will save taxpayer £600k on rental.
Higher standards, renovation of worst homes, & a named housing officer - read the new Consumer Charter 👇
www.gov.uk/government/n...
📲 Our accelerated rollout of the NHS App is making a difference.
Since July, it has:
🏥 Prevented 1.5 million missed hospital appointments
🏥 Saved 5.7 million NHS staff hours
🏥 Now used by 87% of hospitals – up nearly 20%
📰 All the details: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Since July, it has:
🏥 Prevented 1.5 million missed hospital appointments
🏥 Saved 5.7 million NHS staff hours
🏥 Now used by 87% of hospitals – up nearly 20%
📰 All the details: www.gov.uk/government/n...
April 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
📲 Our accelerated rollout of the NHS App is making a difference.
Since July, it has:
🏥 Prevented 1.5 million missed hospital appointments
🏥 Saved 5.7 million NHS staff hours
🏥 Now used by 87% of hospitals – up nearly 20%
📰 All the details: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Since July, it has:
🏥 Prevented 1.5 million missed hospital appointments
🏥 Saved 5.7 million NHS staff hours
🏥 Now used by 87% of hospitals – up nearly 20%
📰 All the details: www.gov.uk/government/n...