Martin Rhodes
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@ScottishLabour Member of Parliament for Glasgow North.
Glasgow, Scotland
Joined May 2016
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It is a huge privilege and responsibility to have been sworn in today to serve the people of Glasgow North
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The opportunity to serve the people of Glasgow North is a privilege and responsibility. My promise to all the people of Glasgow North, those who voted for me and those who didn’t, is that I will seek to serve you all as your Member of Parliament.
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It is a privilege to have been selected as @ScottishLabour candidate for Glasgow North
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Delighted to welcome @JillBGlasgow as my new ward colleague in Partick East Kelvindale #LabGain
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Out in North Kelvinside today hearing the concerns of residents - lots of worries about the state of public services #labourdoorstep
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If the first line of defence of any system is that you can appeal against the outcomes, there’s something fundamentally wrong with the system. Appeals should be there to deal with individual anomalies and mistakes, not to try to put right systemic failure.
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I am standing for selection for @ScottishLabour in Glasgow North / Glasgow North West. The route to a majority @UKLabour Government runs through the North and West of our city. I'm looking forward to setting out why I am the best placed candidate to deliver a Labour gain here.
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Great teams out across Glasgow North today with Labour’s message of change. This election is an opportunity for change that we can’t afford to miss. #VoteScotLab24
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Tomorrow we can vote for change. This is an opportunity that we can’t afford to miss #VoteScotLab24
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Finally #GE24 has been called. Out on a rainy evening in Cleveden but lots of positive conversations - people wanting change #VotreScotLab24
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I meet so many people when I’m on the doorsteps who want change in this election. To get change #VoteScotLab24
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Out this evening with the local Labour team in the Maryhill Ward speaking with residents about their concerns about the cost of living crisis, the NHS and public services #labourdoorstep
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A lovely Sunday speaking to people in Hillhead - with more people pledging their support for @ScottishLabour to deliver change. A great end to what will hopefully be the last weekend of this Tory government. Change is coming - be part of it by voting Labour this Thursday
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Great to hear from @AngelaRayner and @AnasSarwar this morning about the difference that Labour’s New Deal for Working People can make. Also very pleased to welcome @AnasSarwar back to Glasgow North and to get back out on the doors taking to local residents #VoteScotLab24
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Very interesting conversations with residents in Hillhead today - lots of people unhappy with both UK and Scottish Governments and wanting change #LabourDoorstep
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Today I spoke @ScottishLabour conference about the need to fund local government and to empower councils and communities - decisionmaking needs to be devolved to communities and their representatives #ScotLab23
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More positive conversations in Ruchill and Garrioch today. People wanting change and planning to vote @ScottishLabour #VoteScotLab24 #Win24
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I’ve been out with the Labour team right across Glasgow North this week and in every part of the constituency people are telling us they want change #VoteScotLab24
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This is an opportunity that Scotland can’t afford to miss. It’s time for change #VoteScotLab24
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A very busy few days out and about across the constituency hearing people in every area saying that they feel let down by two failing governments. It’s time for change #VoteLabour #win24
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Yesterday, I opened #ScottishQuestions by emphasising the vital role of our world-class universities in shaping the Government's new industrial strategy. Great to hear @IanMurrayMP's commitment to strengthening higher education partnerships as we create the jobs of the future.
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Lots of people in Kelvindale today saying that they will be voting @ScottishLabour on 4 July and others telling us that they have already voted #VoteScotLab24
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Postal votes are arriving now in Glasgow North. This general election is an opportunity to vote for change. Vote @ScottishLabour for the change Scotland needs.
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Talking to residents in Hillhead - many of them telling us that they want change and will be switching to voting @ScottishLabour
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A day of great conversations on the doorstep. Lots of people telling us that they will be voting @ScottishLabour for change on 4 July #VoteScotLab24
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Working hard for every vote for @mgshanks and @ScottishLabour in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election #FreshStart
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Back out yesterday on the doors talking to local residents and making sure they have my contact details
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Over the last few days along with the Labour team, I’ve been out right across the constituency listening to local people. More and more they are telling us that they will be voting @ScottishLabour to get rid of the Tory government and deliver change
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Thanks to everyone from @ScotsLabStudent @ScotsYoungLab who joined the local Labour team today #VoteScotLab24
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Listening to people over the last few days, there’s been a clear message - people want change
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Another couple of good campaign sessions today in the Hillhead ward for @ScottishLabour @ScotCoopParty candidate @ruthhall1
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We’re campaigning hard for every vote here in Glasgow North, and it was great to be out speaking to people in the rural part of the constituency about the change a vote for @ScottishLabour will bring. @rurallabouruk . It certainly made a change from running up and down tenements!
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Thanks to all the teams out across the constituency this morning . Polls are open until 10 o’clock tonight, if you want change - vote for it. Vote @ScottishLabour today 🌹
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Out in a sunny Kelvindale with @JillBGlasgow listening to residents about local issues: refuse collection, litter, bus services, roads and pavements
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Delighted to see @marie4maryhill returned as the new councillor for Maryhill. Maryhill has decisively rejected the SNPs mismanagement of our city and I look forward to working with her for the benefit of all residents.
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Out this evening in the Partick East Kelvindale ward with local councillor @JillBGlasgow - lots of conversations with local residents who want a change of government #LabourDoorstep
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Lots of conversations with residents in Kelvindale today. Many people telling us that they want change and will be voting @ScottishLabour .For change #VoteLabour
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Speaking to residents in Woodlands this evening - many of them talking about the need for change - people worried about failing council services, the NHS and the cost of living #LabourDoorstep
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Postal votes are arriving now. This general election is an opportunity for change that Scotland cannot afford to miss. Every vote counts. Vote @ScottishLabour for the change Scotland needs.
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Good to be out today for @ruthhall1 the @ScottishLabour candidate in the Hillhead ward by-election for Glasgow City Council #LabourDoorstep.Lots of people planning to vote @ScottishLabour in the by-election and the general election
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We had Easter Saturday sunshine this morning in Ruchill
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Thanks to folk in Ruchill this morning for taking the time to speak to myself, @CllrMooney @GlasgowPam and the rest of the team. Lots of people agreeing that Scotland needs a new direction away from the SNP.
It’s clear we need a new direction in Scotland, and with every institution worse off under the SNP, it’s even clearer that only @ScottishLabour can deliver it🌹
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In Summerston this evening listening to local residents - hearing concerns about the cost of living, the NHS and local services. People are clearly unhappy with both the Tory and SNP governments and wanting change #LabourDoorstep
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Out this evening in Garnethill with local councillor @PhilipBraat and the local Labour team. People feeling let down by two governments saying that they want change. #VoteScotLab24
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Thrilled to be elected to the @CommonsEAC!. Looking forward to scrutinising environmental protection and sustainability across government. I’m ready to get to work alongside colleagues from all parties.
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Well done @ruthhall1 on a very strong result. The only party to increase vote share in the election. Hard work, listening to people and addressing their concerns matters.
Am absolutely buzzin’ 🐝. Thanks to all the amazing support, we came from 3rd in 2022 to beat the SNP into 2nd, have eaten into the greens lead and came 1st on first preferences with a 10% increase whilst everyone else’s fell!! . Change IS coming. That was for you Hanzala 🌹
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A wintery afternoon in Kelvindale with local councillors @JillBGlasgow and Lilith Johnstone and the Labour team - lots of local people wanting to talk about their concerns - residents worried about the quality of council services, the cost of living and the NHS #LabourDoorstep
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Proud to vote for GB Energy at its third reading yesterday – a big step toward a publicly owned, sustainable, and secure energy future. With our Local Power Plan, this @UKLabour government is focused on bringing down bills and powering up local communities.
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I am in the process of setting up my office to help people across Glasgow North. In the meantime, I will be holding my first advice surgery this Thursday in Maryhill. If you have an urgent case, please contact me at martin.rhodes.mp@parliament.uk to arrange an appointment
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Good to have been out with the Labour team speaking to hundreds of people in Yorkhill, Summerston and Milton in the last few days. It’s clear that people want change #VoteLabour #Win24
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In just 2 days time, we have the chance to bring 14 years of Tory chaos to an end #VoteScotLab24
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In Ruchill this afternoon talking to residents. People feeling let down by two failing governments and concerned about the state of local services #LabourDoorstep
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Out in Kelvinbridge talking to local residents about their concerns - many people feeling let down by two bad governments and looking for change with @ScottishLabour in 2024
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Great morning out in Maryhill with the Labour team, handing out my contact details and getting a positive response on the doors chatting about the council by-election!
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Good to be out with @GlasgowPam this morning. Storm Kathleen may be arriving but we are still waiting for the PM to call a general election #GENow #VoteScotLab
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Delighted to see @_JamesAdams_ returned as the new councillor for Partick East/Kelvindale with an increase in the Labour share of the vote 🌹⬆️.
Congratulations to @_JamesAdams_ on his fantastic win in Partick East/Kelvindale!. Glasgow has had enough of SNP incompetence. Only Glasgow Labour will deliver the fresh start our city deserves.
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A very good day at the campaign launch for @ScottishLabour and @ScotCoopParty candidate @ruthhall1 - out with teams across the Hillhead ward speaking to voters and listening to their concerns ahead of the Council by-election
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Thanks to everyone yesterday who took the time to speak to the team and me across Maryhill and Summerston. More and more people are pledging their support for @ScottishLabour to deliver the change Scotland needs. Make your plan to vote now 👇.
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Honoured to be elected Chair of @MSLabour Thank you to everyone for their congratulations. And a special thanks to the member who asked me (hopefully?) if this means I don’t get to talk so much in meetings.
Congratulations to @MartinRhodes21 who has tonight been elected as Chair of Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn Constituency Labour Party 🌹.
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It’s been an honour to serve as your MP since July. Here's a snapshot of what I've been up to. My team and I have handled 2,000+ cases and visited businesses, charities, and community groups across Glasgow North. If you run one, let me know—I’d be delighted to visit in 2025.
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Out this afternoon with @PhilipBraat and the Labour team talking to local residents in Yorkhill. The weather wasn’t the best but we had some very positive conversations #LabourDoorstep
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Help deliver a @ScottishLabour win in Glasgow North. If you want to make a donation please go to:
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Out with this great @ScottishLabour team in Wyndford today listening to residents’ concerns about local services, the NHS and the cost of living
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Out speaking to residents in Kirklee this afternoon with Cllr Lilith Johnstone - lots of people feeling let down by both Tory and SNP governments
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A busy few days speaking to residents across Glasgow North in Kelvindale, Possil, Hamiltonhill and finishing this afternoon in the Valley. In every area, there were people telling me that they wanted change. It’s time for a general election #GENow #VoteScotLab24
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Good to be out this morning in Maryhill Park delivering contact details to local residents with local councillor @KeiranON
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Out today in Summerston with local councillor, @KeiranON and @GlasgowPam Lots of people talking about two failing governments and the need for change. #votescotlab24 #win24 #labourdoorstep
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Sunny afternoon @MHillFestival with @PaulJSweeney - lots of people signing the 75th birthday card for the NHS. Well done to the organisers on a successful, enjoyable and very busy event
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Excited to have been shortlisted in the Glasgow North / Glasgow North West selection. In just three weeks' time, @ScottishLabour members will select our candidates to fight the next general election. 📹 You can find out more about why I am standing 👇
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A very warm day and a very warm reception from residents in Maryhill today. People looking to Labour to deliver change #VoteScotLab24
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Good response this morning in Woodside for @ruthhall1 @ScottishLabour @ScotCoopParty candidate in the Hillhead by-election
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Out today in Firhill speaking to local residents in the shadow of one of Glasgow’s most important sporting venues. Local people talking about the cost of living and energy costs #LabourDoorstep
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Out today in Maryhill and Kelvindale listening to people’s concerns about the NHS, local services and the cost of living. People are feeling let down by two failing governments #LabourDoorstep
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A strong point made by @RachelReevesMP, Scotland deserves better financial stewardship. The focus in Holyrood must be on building a more secure and prosperous future for everyone.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the Scottish Government is 'as guilty' as the previous Tory government on the country’s finances.
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Listening to local residents in Maryhill, where lots of people are telling us that they want change from two bad governments. The cost of living and the quality of public services are people’s major concerns and they want government to focus on those concerns #LabourDoorstep
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Campaigning this afternoon for @mgshanks in Rutherglen and Hamilton West - time for a #FreshStart.
Out in Hamilton today chatting to voters about the need for a #FreshStart with @mgshanks Residents deserve a parliamentarian who will stand up for the needs of their community. And a gorgeous day for it too, absolutely roasting after we had all wrapped up in expectation of rain!
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Postal votes have started to arrive in Glasgow North. If you are a postal voter, don’t forget to return your ballot. Every vote counts
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A sunny evening in Maryhill. People telling us they are worried about the cost of living and wanting a change of government #labourdoorstep #win24
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Another evening in Garnethill listening to the concerns of local residents about the NHS, the cost of living and the state of the city centre. People clearly want change #VoteScotLab24 #Win24
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Thanks to @Labour_GCC for joining the local team out in Summerston today - hearing from local people about their concerns including the cost of living, NHS and the local area. People feel let down by both UK and Scottish Governments #LabourDoorstep
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At the time that we are marking the 75th birthday of the NHS, fitting to pass by this statue on a morning walk. Nye Bevan shows what can be achieved by a combination of strong idealism and determined pragmatism
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In Summerston this evening, good to chat to people about what matters to them - tackling the cost of living, making work pay and good quality public services. Quite a few people telling us that they want a general election as soon as possible #GENow #VoteScotLab
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It was a really good evening with lots of interesting conversations. Quite a few people saying that they were impatient for a general election.
Great door knock for @MartinRhodes21 in Maryhill Park tonight. Some brilliant conversations and lots of people wanting change🌹.
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Great weather today and many interesting conversations with residents in Anderston with councillor @PhilipBraat and the local Labour team - lots of people sharing concerns about both the Tories and the SNP, feeling let down by two failing governments. #VoteScotLab24 #Win24
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Busy day in Woodside and Woodlands knocking on doors and speaking with local residents about what matters to them #LabourDoorstep
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Labour’s New Deal for Working People will. Deliver a genuine living wage.Ban exploitative zero hours contracts.End fire and rehire.Guarantee basic rights at work from day one . For change #VoteLabour #MakeWorkPay . @LabourUnionsSco @labourunionsuk
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Powerful speech from @AnasSarwar at Conference today. After years of failure under both Tory and SNP governments, Scotland stands ready for real change. The 2026 election is our opportunity to complete the work we’ve begun and deliver a brighter future for Scotland. #Lab24.
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Lots of conversations with residents in the Maryhill ward this evening with @KeiranON and the team #labourdoorstep
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In Kelvindale this evening with local councillor @JillBGlasgow and the team - people telling us that they want a general election as soon as possible to get rid of a failed government. #GENow #VoteScotLab24 #Win24
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Today Labour set out its legislative programme - it will generate growth and jobs, tackle poverty and ensure our energy security. - GB Energy headquartered in Scotland.- New Deal for Working People.- Renationalising the railways.- Delivering economic growth.
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Thanks to members of @GULabourClub for joining us this evening speaking to residents in the Hillhead Ward #labourdoorstep
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Today, Maryhill votes in a council by-election. If you’re unhappy with services—bins, roads, streetlights, housing, public transport—don’t reward failure. Vote @marie4maryhill 1, for someone to really fight for Maryhill.
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