Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

@AndyMcDonaldMP • 65,711 subscribers

Labour MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

Shorts

When we were in the Shadow Cabinet together, I said to the Prime Minister about Mandelson: "Distance yourself from this fella. Don't touch him with a barge pole. He's toxic." It's not really good enough to blame the process. This is about judgment.

63,945 views

One said, 'I'm just doing an hour before I go to work.' Hundreds turned out at 8am to help clean up Linthorpe Road and streets in central Middlesbrough. After yesterday's violence and destruction, today's community action shows our city at its best.

227,613 views

The govt is asking MPs to vote in a new four-point PIP eligibility criteria this week. Wes Streeting suggests here a DWP PIP assessment review could reconsider that. If this is so, the govt should press pause and not ask MPs to rush through the welfare bill. #TakingThePIP

18,847 views

I said, "People want action" when the UK said, "We are prepared to take further action" for a Gaza ceasefire. As Israel now intends to escalate it's killing, I urge the govt to take action to increase pressure on them to stop. Suspend all arms supplies. Suspend all trade.

10,056 views

In my Urgent Question to the Foreign Office, I said the remarks of the US President, that the US will 'take over the Gaza Strip' and that 1.8 million Palestinians must live in 'other countries', are reckless and dangerous.

10,790 views

Videos

LIVE

1.2k

Anya Rossi

sweetdream.ai

SweetDream.ai•Sponsored•Livecam

Streaming Now

Watch Anya Live

Anya is streaming live right now! Join her private show and enjoy exclusive content.

HD live stream

Exclusive private shows

1.2k viewers online

Current Status

Live

Private Show

Join now for exclusive access

Free preview available • Premium content

0:56

Today, I stated that Israel's actions in Lebanon amount to war crimes. The Minister accepted my assessment. The govt must set out the steps it will take to ensure the UK does not aid or assist the commissioning of Israel's war crimes.

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

32,307 views • 9 days ago

While some postmasters can barely make ends meet, the Post Office chief exec was paid of £870k - including a whacking great bonus of £455k. In parliament he tried to justify executives receiving bonuses as a way to "incentivise people to do the right thing". Ridiculous.🧵1/2

1:53

While some postmasters can barely make ends meet, the Post Office chief exec was paid of £870k - including a whacking great bonus of £455k. In parliament he tried to justify executives receiving bonuses as a way to "incentivise people to do the right thing". Ridiculous.🧵1/2

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

2,388,302 views • 3 years ago

Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts total pay for 2022/23 was £4.9m. On a 40 hour week, that's over £2k/hour. His lowest-paid workers earn just £11/hour. I asked how on earth that's justifiable, especially during a cost of living crisis. The silence was deafening.

1:53

Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts total pay for 2022/23 was £4.9m. On a 40 hour week, that's over £2k/hour. His lowest-paid workers earn just £11/hour. I asked how on earth that's justifiable, especially during a cost of living crisis. The silence was deafening.

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

1,389,288 views • 3 years ago

Teessiders are being taken for a ride. Public land worth £100 million was sold off for just £100. We need a full investigation now.

1:31

Teessiders are being taken for a ride. Public land worth £100 million was sold off for just £100. We need a full investigation now.

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

1,225,978 views • 3 years ago

3:41

We say to the UK, American and Israeli governments: Enough! Enough of the bombardment! Enough of the siege! Enough of the occupation! We won’t rest until we have justice. Until all people, Israelis & Palestinians, between the river & the sea can live in peaceful liberty.

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

837,293 views • 2 years ago

1:25

Kim Helberg’s post match interview showed his decency, commitment and total integrity. By contrast, the Southampton manager walks out again when asked if he is a cheat. Remarkable lack of awareness for the club spokesman to respond with “Have some respect”. 1/2.

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

35,584 views • 1 month ago

Royal Mail CEO Simon Thompson earns a base salary of £540,000 plus a £140,000 bonus. Yet he's firing and replacing the workforce with people on insecure contracts and 20% less pay, and is bringing in agency staff to break strikes. Utterly shameful.

1:11

Royal Mail CEO Simon Thompson earns a base salary of £540,000 plus a £140,000 bonus. Yet he's firing and replacing the workforce with people on insecure contracts and 20% less pay, and is bringing in agency staff to break strikes. Utterly shameful.

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

730,453 views • 3 years ago

The Teesworks accounts confirm the shocking truth that 110 acres were sold for just £97 to the company 90%-owned by associates of Ben Houchen. When asked by Liam Byrne MP about the scandal, Michael Gove said he’d not received the panel’s report. They need to check their emails.

2:53

The Teesworks accounts confirm the shocking truth that 110 acres were sold for just £97 to the company 90%-owned by associates of Ben Houchen. When asked by Liam Byrne MP about the scandal, Michael Gove said he’d not received the panel’s report. They need to check their emails.

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

461,637 views • 2 years ago

2:11

The sight of a patient on an IV drip burning to death in the flames of an airstrike on the tents of refugees. This will be the abiding image of this genocide. Today in the Commons, I urged the government to take further action to end Israel's attacks on civilians.

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

304,391 views • 1 year ago

0:27

Middlesbrough is an immigrant town, we're just 200 years old. In 1825 there was 25 people, four houses and a farmhouse - that was it. We've been one of the fastest growing towns in European history - everybody in Middlesbrough came from somewhere else.

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

288,191 views • 1 year ago

1:19

Today I spoke on the latest appalling acts of Israeli ministers. Our diplomacy and limited sanctions approach with Israel are clearly not working. We need to escalate pressure, enforce criminal law, and end trade with illegal settlements and goods.

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

14,627 views • 22 days ago

0:50

There are over 200 Israeli settlements, housing 750,000 settlers, in Palestine. The Israeli Cabinet has approved land registration which will dispossess thousands more Palestinians. The govt must impose meaningful sanctions that match the scale of Israel's illegal actions.

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

41,774 views • 3 months ago

I asked Asda 12 times whether it uses Fire and Re Hire. Eventually they admitted they had. They are doing it again with a different staff cohort. If evidence were ever needed that the UK needs a #NewDeal4WorkingPeople then look no further than Asda.

5:25

I asked Asda 12 times whether it uses Fire and Re Hire. Eventually they admitted they had. They are doing it again with a different staff cohort. If evidence were ever needed that the UK needs a #NewDeal4WorkingPeople then look no further than Asda.

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

280,708 views • 2 years ago

Don't believe the Tory spin. Ben Houchen has effectively been put into special measures over the Teesworks scandal. In 45 years of politics & public service, I've never read a more damning report about a public body and how it conducts its affairs. The NAO must now investigate.

3:14

Don't believe the Tory spin. Ben Houchen has effectively been put into special measures over the Teesworks scandal. In 45 years of politics & public service, I've never read a more damning report about a public body and how it conducts its affairs. The NAO must now investigate.

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

199,755 views • 2 years ago

1:45

Today, I asked the minister if the govt has received legal advice re a visit by Israeli President Herzog and the UK's Genocide Convention responsibilities. I asked if any visa application would be rejected or if he would be subject to police investigation.

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

69,172 views • 9 months ago

0:43

The appointment of Peter Mandelson was wholly and utterly unsuitable. Nonetheless, the PM has set out a detailed chronology, and made it clear he has not misled this House. It would be the right thing to do to embrace this Privilege process.

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

16,093 views • 1 month ago

1:42

This week I said Labour Together's funding and the donations it made is a sordid affair. £730k went undeclared yet they received a mere £16k fine — a cost of doing business. I asked if this will be reviewed and if tougher penalties, will include personal accountability?

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

28,322 views • 3 months ago

0:33

"Everybody should have a few bob and get on" - Brian Clough. This month marks 90 years since the legend Brian Howard Clough was born at 11 Valley Road, Grove Hill, Middlesbrough. Here he is with some wise words we should all give some consideration to:

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

87,594 views • 1 year ago

1:13

The real cause of the courts backlog is years of underfunding, not the use of juries. The Bar Council and Criminal Bar Association have made this clear. I asked if the govt would publish the evidence base for the removal of many jury trials.

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

39,602 views • 6 months ago

2:19

F-35s are delivering the weapons dropping on children in Gaza. There is growing opinion which says the UK is not observing international law. We cannot say that we're observing the Genocide, Geneva Conventions and Rome Statutes if we continue to supply Israel's military.

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

65,784 views • 1 year ago

Live Cam

Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East

Shorts

When we were in the Shadow Cabinet together, I said to the Prime Minister about Mandelson: "Distance yourself from this fella. Don't touch him with a barge pole. He's toxic." It's not really good enough to blame the process. This is about judgment.

One said, 'I'm just doing an hour before I go to work.' Hundreds turned out at 8am to help clean up Linthorpe Road and streets in central Middlesbrough. After yesterday's violence and destruction, today's community action shows our city at its best.

The govt is asking MPs to vote in a new four-point PIP eligibility criteria this week. Wes Streeting suggests here a DWP PIP assessment review could reconsider that. If this is so, the govt should press pause and not ask MPs to rush through the welfare bill. #TakingThePIP

I said, "People want action" when the UK said, "We are prepared to take further action" for a Gaza ceasefire. As Israel now intends to escalate it's killing, I urge the govt to take action to increase pressure on them to stop. Suspend all arms supplies. Suspend all trade.

In my Urgent Question to the Foreign Office, I said the remarks of the US President, that the US will 'take over the Gaza Strip' and that 1.8 million Palestinians must live in 'other countries', are reckless and dangerous.

Videos

Watch Anya Live

Today, I stated that Israel's actions in Lebanon amount to war crimes. The Minister accepted my assessment. The govt must set out the steps it will take to ensure the UK does not aid or assist the commissioning of Israel's war crimes.

While some postmasters can barely make ends meet, the Post Office chief exec was paid of £870k - including a whacking great bonus of £455k. In parliament he tried to justify executives receiving bonuses as a way to "incentivise people to do the right thing". Ridiculous.🧵1/2

Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts total pay for 2022/23 was £4.9m. On a 40 hour week, that's over £2k/hour. His lowest-paid workers earn just £11/hour. I asked how on earth that's justifiable, especially during a cost of living crisis. The silence was deafening.

Teessiders are being taken for a ride. Public land worth £100 million was sold off for just £100. We need a full investigation now.

We say to the UK, American and Israeli governments: Enough! Enough of the bombardment! Enough of the siege! Enough of the occupation! We won’t rest until we have justice. Until all people, Israelis &amp; Palestinians, between the river &amp; the sea can live in peaceful liberty.

Kim Helberg’s post match interview showed his decency, commitment and total integrity. By contrast, the Southampton manager walks out again when asked if he is a cheat. Remarkable lack of awareness for the club spokesman to respond with “Have some respect”. 1/2.

Royal Mail CEO Simon Thompson earns a base salary of £540,000 plus a £140,000 bonus. Yet he's firing and replacing the workforce with people on insecure contracts and 20% less pay, and is bringing in agency staff to break strikes. Utterly shameful.

The Teesworks accounts confirm the shocking truth that 110 acres were sold for just £97 to the company 90%-owned by associates of Ben Houchen. When asked by Liam Byrne MP about the scandal, Michael Gove said he’d not received the panel’s report. They need to check their emails.

The sight of a patient on an IV drip burning to death in the flames of an airstrike on the tents of refugees. This will be the abiding image of this genocide. Today in the Commons, I urged the government to take further action to end Israel's attacks on civilians.

Middlesbrough is an immigrant town, we're just 200 years old. In 1825 there was 25 people, four houses and a farmhouse - that was it. We've been one of the fastest growing towns in European history - everybody in Middlesbrough came from somewhere else.

Today I spoke on the latest appalling acts of Israeli ministers. Our diplomacy and limited sanctions approach with Israel are clearly not working. We need to escalate pressure, enforce criminal law, and end trade with illegal settlements and goods.

There are over 200 Israeli settlements, housing 750,000 settlers, in Palestine. The Israeli Cabinet has approved land registration which will dispossess thousands more Palestinians. The govt must impose meaningful sanctions that match the scale of Israel's illegal actions.

I asked Asda 12 times whether it uses Fire and Re Hire. Eventually they admitted they had. They are doing it again with a different staff cohort. If evidence were ever needed that the UK needs a #NewDeal4WorkingPeople then look no further than Asda.

Don't believe the Tory spin. Ben Houchen has effectively been put into special measures over the Teesworks scandal. In 45 years of politics &amp; public service, I've never read a more damning report about a public body and how it conducts its affairs. The NAO must now investigate.

Today, I asked the minister if the govt has received legal advice re a visit by Israeli President Herzog and the UK's Genocide Convention responsibilities. I asked if any visa application would be rejected or if he would be subject to police investigation.

The appointment of Peter Mandelson was wholly and utterly unsuitable. Nonetheless, the PM has set out a detailed chronology, and made it clear he has not misled this House. It would be the right thing to do to embrace this Privilege process.

This week I said Labour Together's funding and the donations it made is a sordid affair. £730k went undeclared yet they received a mere £16k fine — a cost of doing business. I asked if this will be reviewed and if tougher penalties, will include personal accountability?

"Everybody should have a few bob and get on" - Brian Clough. This month marks 90 years since the legend Brian Howard Clough was born at 11 Valley Road, Grove Hill, Middlesbrough. Here he is with some wise words we should all give some consideration to:

The real cause of the courts backlog is years of underfunding, not the use of juries. The Bar Council and Criminal Bar Association have made this clear. I asked if the govt would publish the evidence base for the removal of many jury trials.

F-35s are delivering the weapons dropping on children in Gaza. There is growing opinion which says the UK is not observing international law. We cannot say that we're observing the Genocide, Geneva Conventions and Rome Statutes if we continue to supply Israel's military.

We say to the UK, American and Israeli governments: Enough! Enough of the bombardment! Enough of the siege! Enough of the occupation! We won’t rest until we have justice. Until all people, Israelis & Palestinians, between the river & the sea can live in peaceful liberty.

Don't believe the Tory spin. Ben Houchen has effectively been put into special measures over the Teesworks scandal. In 45 years of politics & public service, I've never read a more damning report about a public body and how it conducts its affairs. The NAO must now investigate.