Simon Lightwood MP

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Labour & Co-operative MP for Wakefield and Rothwell | Transport Minister | Minister for Equalities | 🏳️‍🌈 Promoted by and on behalf of Simon Lightwood c/o Yorkshire & the Humber Labour, Quayside House, Canal Wharf, Leeds, LS11 5PS

Simon Lightwood MP stood in front of the Wakefield Kirkgate sign at the station.
Simon stands with a lively brass band at an outdoor summer festival on a sunny day. The three musicians wear white shirts, braces, steampunk-style top hats and sunglasses, and hold a banjo, trumpet and sousaphone. The sousaphone bell is painted with the word “BLUMPAH!” in large letters. Colourful market stalls, festivalgoers and trees fill the background beneath a bright blue sky.
Text post reads: Persistent Power cuts in WF2 Dear Northern Powergrid, I am writing on behalf of my constituents across the Wakefield area, but particularly in Wrenthorpe, Alverthorpe, Lupset and Thornes who continue to raise serious concerns about repeated power cuts. My office has received a growing number of complaints from residents experiencing frequent outages, often several times a week. These power cuts are causing disruption to everyday life, affecting people working from home, going about their daily routines and trying to keep cool in the warm weather. This level of service is simply not acceptable. Residents should not be expected to endure repeated and prolonged power cuts as a regular occurrence. The people of Wakefield and Rothwell deserve a reliable electricity supply and clear action to resolve these ongoing issues. Urgent intervention is now required to address these failures and restore confidence in the service being provided. I look forward to receiving details of the steps Northern Powergrid is taking to resolve this matter as a priority. Yours sincerely, Simon Lightwood MP Member of Parliament for Wakefield and Rothwell
Simon Lightwood MP stands with the staff of Sweet Peas Nursery smiling, they are outdoors on a sunny day.
Simon Lightwood MP (left) and Roger Kirby (right) stand smiling together in Westminster Hall during the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast. Simon is wearing a dark suit with a light blue shirt, patterned tie, and green lanyard. Roger is wearing a light checkered shirt, grey trousers, glasses, and a purple visitor lanyard. Round tables and attendees fill the historic medieval hall in the background, creating the atmosphere of a formal parliamentary gathering.
Simon (wearing an England shirt) and Helen (wearing a blue and white summer dress) smile in front of St James’ Church.
Video taken from armed forces day.
Simon stood by the Jubilee Hall sign smiling.
Simon Lightwood MP stands in the centre of teachers from Rothwell Victoria Junior School. They are stood outside in the sun, with a mural depicting children sat at desks behind them.
Simon stood with the staff of La Chingada Tex Mex, smiling and holding their certificate for Small Business of the Month. Their premises are decorated with leaves and bright colours, including a neon sign reading ‘Tacos’.
Simon and a barman stood behind the bar, Simon is holding a pint.
Simon smiling holding a 99 ice cream wearing an England shirt.
Four people, including Simon Lightwood MP, stand together at an indoor awareness and networking event in front of three display banners about aphasia support. The banners include “Aphasia Re-Connect” and “Aphasia Support,” with photos and information about communication support services. All four attendees wear event lanyards and name badges. A wall-mounted screen in the background displays the words “URGENT QUESTION” and “STEEL TARIFFS.” The photograph is taken in a meeting or conference room with bright lighting and exhibition-style displays.
Simon stands in a classroom in Parliament speaking to school pupils.
A group of parliamentary colleagues, including Simon Lightwood MP, pose together after completing the final Run for Jo event. The group stands smiling inside a large purple photo frame displaying the message “We’ve got More In Common,” referencing Jo Cox’s famous words. Several participants wear running kit, race medals, and bib numbers, while others are dressed casually. The photo is taken outdoors on a sunny day, with green grass, trees, and blue skies in the background, celebrating community, friendship, and Jo Cox’s legacy of unity and bringing people together.
Simon Lightwood MP, wearing a white England football t-shirt , smiles while raising a large glass mug of beer. He is seated indoors against a plain background.
Simon Lightwood MP, wearing a dark suit and tie, smiles while holding a smartphone toward the camera. The phone screen displays the message “SOCIAL MEDIA TO BE BANNED FOR UNDER 16S” surrounded by colourful social media-style icons and emojis.
Simon out campaigning with local Labour Party members in Doncaster
Simon signing the volunteer wall
Simon sitting on a replica of the House of Commons green benches
Simon riding on a bike at the Stockport interchange
Simon Lightwood on stage speaking at the INTS roadshow
Simon signing the book of commitment.
Simon speaking at the expo. Standing at a podium with a microphone
Local Transport Minister - Simon Lightwood MP speaking at the podium of CPT conference 2025.
Image of crumbling Great Britain with press clippings. THIS IS THE BRITAIN THE TORIES LEFT BEHIND Spending Watchdog Backs Up Labour's Claim Tories Left A Black Hole In Public Finances Huffington Post, September 2024 NHS waiting list hits record high of almost 7.8m The Independent, October 2023 Braverman tells Tories to "take responsibility' for not building enough prisons Independent, July 2024 Tories tried to hide extent of sewage spills before election The Times, August 2024 Police abandoned an investigation every 13 seconds last year without finding a suspect The Telegraph, June 2024 UK asylum backlog rose before election despite Sunak pledge to cut numbers The Guardian, August 2024 More than 40,000 migrants have crossed the Channel since Sunak promised to stop the boats The Telegraph, June 2024
The truth about Labour's Budget and farmers The change announced in the Budget will not impact the majority of farmers. Estates worth up to ÂŁ3 million could still be passed on by a couple completely free of inheritance tax. Where inheritance tax does apply, farmers will still pay 50% less inheritance tax than everyone else. Heirs can spread the payment over 10 years interest-free instead of having to pay it all at once. The policy is about protecting smaller family farms while ensuring the wealthiest landowners pay their fair share. Our public services need fixing and the wealthiest should be the ones who bear the greatest burden so we can do that. Farmers will benefit from ÂŁ5 billion being invested into farming over the next two years - the largest amount ever directed towards sustainable food production in our country's history.
A background image of a police officer wearing a high vis jacket. Overlayed with the text LABOUR GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES MAJOR POLICING REFORMS
Interior image of a bus with the words: LABOUR GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES ÂŁ1BILLION FUNDING BOOST FOR ENGLAND'S BUSES