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I know not everyone can make it along to the afternoon coffee and chats, or it's just not the setting for you, so we thought we'd try something new.
Thank you to everyone who took the time out of their day to stop and chat at my pop up surgery at Sainsburys in Kempshot last week, it was great to speak with so many of you. There'll be more pop up surgeries like this in the near future and as always, you can still get in touch with the team to book in a one to one appoitment if you prefer.
Luke Murphy, coming to a supermarket near you! 🛒 ... See MoreSee Less
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Ask your MP anything: Part 2 💬
More of your questions, answered. Missed Part 1? Check it out on my page! ... See MoreSee Less
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With the summer holidays in full swing, I want families in Basingstoke to make the most of this Labour Government's Great British Summer Savings.
VAT has been cut from 20% to 5% on kids' activities, from soft play to cinema trips to family meals out, running right through to 1 September.
More time together, for less. 🌞 ... See MoreSee Less
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Good luck to everyone across Basingstoke receiving their A-Level, T-Level and BTEC results today!
You’ve put a huge amount of work into getting to this point, and I hope you get the results you’ve been hoping for and have the chance to celebrate today.
Whatever happens, there are lots of different routes to where you want to go, whether that’s university, an apprenticeship, further study, work or something completely different.
A big thank you too to all the teachers, college staff, parents and carers who’ve supported young people across our community along the way.
Good luck, and be proud of what you’ve achieved. 🙌 ... See MoreSee Less
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It was great to visit Pop Up Play Village in Basingstoke, run by the brilliant Erika and Frank.
They've recently opened a permanent roleplay centre at Basingstoke Leisure Park, based in the iFLY building.
It's a fantastic local business, offering a brilliant roleplay experience for pre-school children, as well as dedicated play sessions for children with SEND and complex needs.
They've also got a lovely cafe on site, and proudly support other local businesses and artists too, including Hayley's Cookie Cupboard and Dream Bakes by Alison.
This is exactly the kind of local business that makes our town special. Do pop down and check it out, the kids will love it! 🧸 ... See MoreSee Less
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Ask your MP anything: Part 1 💬
Big thank you to everyone who sent in a question! More answers dropping soon...
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Really enjoyed my visit to LG Motion's new premises recently. They specialise in automated solutions, working with companies right across the UK and beyond.
We had a great chat about apprenticeships and how we can get more young people into technical careers.
Just next door, I popped into IncuHive: a co-working space offering free mentoring and support to new businesses and start ups getting off the ground in Basingstoke.
Basingstoke is home to some brilliant businesses, it’s always a pleasure to see the work they’re doing up close and hear about how we can support them to grow. 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
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Basingstoke's Halifax branch is set to close, and residents deserve to know they won't be left behind.
I recently met with Lloyds Banking Group to discuss the closure, and have since written to them to formally raise my concerns about the impact on local residents.
Many people, particularly older and disabled customers, rely on face-to-face banking. This can't be an afterthought.
I'm calling for:
✅ Clear support for customers affected by the closure
✅ Proper safeguards in place for vulnerable customers
✅ A commitment to keep the nearby Basingstoke Lloyds branch open
I'll keep pressing Lloyds to make sure Basingstoke isn't left without proper banking access. ... See MoreSee Less
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A big thank you to everyone who joined me for a Coffee and Chat in North Waltham last Saturday. ☕️
It was great to sit down with so many of you, hear what's on your mind, and talk through the issues that matter most in Basingstoke. Conversations like these really do help shape the work I do on your behalf.
Fancy a chat or want to raise something with me? My next Coffee and Chat is in Buckskin & South Ham on Saturday 29th August.
Spaces are limited so please do sign up at lukemurphy.org.uk/contact or drop me an email at [email protected] if you've got any questions. ... See MoreSee Less
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