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Dewsbury and Batley MP Iqbal Mohamed speaking to Sophie Hammond on 650, the podcast interviewing all 650 MPs about the people behind politics.

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Kim Leadbeater with pupils from BBG Academy.

Birkenshaw pupils learn about democracy and elections thanks to MP visit

MPs from across all parties have united to bring back the Great Beer Get Together to mark ten years since the murder of former Batley and Spen MP Jo Cox.

Great Beer Get Together returns to Westminster bars in honour of Jo Cox

Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater speaking in the House of Commons during the debate on the life and legacy of her sister, Jo Cox

Parliament unites to honour the legacy of Jo Cox in a moving Commons debate

MP Kim Leadbeater.

Kim Leadbeater: "Nothing has changed since Jo’s death"

Kirklees Council is “finally turning a corner” as it is set to receive a £146.3 million funding boost.

Spen Valley MP welcomes £146.3 million council funding boost

Farm animals

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MPs from across West Yorkshire, including Spen Valley’s Kim Leadbeater and Dewsbury and Batley MP Iqbal Mohamed, met with the Motor Neurone Disease Association, as well as people living with MND, their families, and local campaigners, at a special support session held at Leeds Rhinos on Wednesday (November 19).

MPs across West Yorkshire support MND event at Leeds Rhinos

Gareth Twohey, who opened Cleckheaton-based Hardscape Supplies Company (HSC) in September, was invited to a reception with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, at Number 11 Downing Street by Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater.

Cleckheaton business owner meets Chancellor at Number 11 Downing Street

NFU North Regional Board Chair William Maughan

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The Big Ben and Palace of Westminster under a clear blue London sky.

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MPs have voted in favour of Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater’s proposed bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.

Spen Valley MP’s assisted dying bill passes Parliament vote

Kim Leadbeater MP opening Streetbikes' new Active Travel Hub at Spen Athletics Track.

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Kneecap have already courted controversy in the United States over the stance regarding Palestine and performances at Coachella 2025.

Kneecap videos under review for inciting violence against local MPs

Forget Me Not children's hospice at Russell House in Huddersfield.

MPs welcome increased funding for The Kirkwood and Forget Me Not

Kirklees and Calderdale Independent ME Support Group

Local charity tells the government to wake up and see the bigger picture

Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater.

MP thanks committee members for ‘detailed and thorough’ examination of bill

Researchers have developed a tool to measure local community resilience

New tool to gauge community resilience praised by MPs

Under the original proposals, every grey bin across the borough would be replaced by an alternative, three quarters of the size

Scrapping of controversial Kirklees bin plan hailed a ‘victory for common sense’

Kim Leadbeater MP.

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The proposals would see every single grey household waste bin across the district replaced with a smaller alternative

Kirklees Council’s controversial £4.4m bin replacement plan set to be axed

MPs gathered to hear the result of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. PIC: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

What happens next with the assisted dying bill?

On Friday my bill to give terminally ill people choice at the end of life was backed by MPs at Westminster. It will now be closely scrutinised by both Houses of Parliament before a final decision is taken next year.

Kim Leadbeater MP: Assisted dying bill backed by MPs

15 November 2024. Dignity in Dying event at Healds Hall Hotel, Liversedge, hosted by Kim Leadbeater.

How your MP voted on the assisted dying bill

Campaigners both for and against turn out as MPs prepare to vote on the proposed assisted dying bill in Parliament.

Countries that have legalised assisted dying as MPs vote on bill

15 November 2024. Dignity in Dying at Healds Hall Hotel, Liversedge.

Parliament will hold vote on legalised assisted dying
MPs are set hold a free vote on whether to change the law on assisted dying brought forward by Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater.
James Carney

Participant of a community stop smoking service using a vape as part of their quit attempt

Yorkshire charity urges MPs to protect appeal of vaping for people who smoke

Kim meeting pupils at Roberttown Junior and Infant School.

Families and businesses across Spen Valley will feel the benefit of the Budget

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Kim Leadbeater is MP for Spen Valley

Spen Valley MP’s assisted dying bill to be considered this month

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1000s sign petition for MP expenses to end amid Fuel Allowance debate

Dewsbury and Batley MP Iqbal Mohamed has officially taken his seat in the House of Commons following a swearing in ceremony

Watch Dewsbury and Batley MP Iqbal Mohamed sworn in to House of Commons

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Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox.

Watch: Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox

Blue Plaque unveiled at the old Batley Variety Club, Batley. Kim Leadbeater pictured. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 16th May 2024

Former Prime Minister Theresa May backs Labour's Kim Leadbeater

Munira Wilson MP says schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’.

Watch: Schoolchildren are so hungry they are ‘eating rubbers’

Lights go out in the House of Lords.

Watch: House of Lords lights go out during minister’s speech

Batley Grammar School

Imams respond to Dame Sarah Khan's report following Batley Grammar School row

Tom Heap. Photo: BBC

Going Green: It is vital to vote and safeguard our future

Local MPs Mark Eastwood, left, and Kim Leadbeater, second left, have offered their support to Kirklees College during Colleges Week.

MPS offer support to Kirklees College during annual event

We can all help by making small changes. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Change can happen at all levels and it all counts

Kim Leadbeater MP joined the ymnastics team for a session at Panache.

Kim Leadbeater MP: Youth services hit by council cuts
If you’ve ever played Monopoly and found your pile of money has run out, you’ll have some idea where local authorities – including Kirklees Council – have found themselves.
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In Westminster I took part in the 7th Annual Poppy Ride alongside fellow MPs and serving soldiers, raising awareness and funds.

As your MP it’s my honour and duty to pay my respects on behalf of all of us

Crispin Blunt has admitted he was the Tory MP arrested over the suspicion of rape

Breaking Senior Tory names himself as MP arrested on suspicion of rape

Housing Secretary Michael Gove wrote to Tory backbenchers to say the ban on “no-fault” section 21 evictions promised as part of the Renters Reform Bill will not be enacted before a series of improvements are made in the legal system. Campaigners say this could delay the ban for years. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Kim Mogg

Breaking Ban on no fault evictions delayed indefinitely by Tory government

Former SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron, left, who has defected to the Tories, and SNP leader Humza Yousaf. Credit: PA/Getty

Breaking SNP MP defects to Tories after claiming 'toxic and bully treatment'

Labour party members have gathered to share their memories of the seat which holds “a very special place in my and my family’s hearts,” according to MP Kim Leadbeater.

Kim Leadbeater and fellow Labour members share fond memories of Batley and Spen

Liz Truss has been claiming from fund for ex-prime ministers despite only 49 days in office (Getty Images)

Breaking Liz Truss claims from fund for ex-PMs despite only 49 days in office

MP for Dewsbury Mark Eastwood

Dewsbury MP accuses council of 'failing' over sports centres threat

Mark Eastwood MP and Sam Cullingworth at Howlands Centre.

Mark Eastwood MP: The Howland Centre needs your support

MPs are warning the Government to do more to tackle the increase in smart devices being used in domestic abuse cases

MPs warn of baby monitors and smart speakers enabling domestic abuse

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