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Josh MacAlister MP

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Josh MacAlister MP

@JoshMacAlister

Children’s Minister; MP for Whitehaven & Workington; Mountain Rescue Volunteer; Charity Founder; Author of 2022 Care Review; Former Teacher

Cumbria

Joined February 2009

Josh MacAlister MP
@JoshMacAlister
Jun 5, 2025
Looks like @reformparty_uk need to educate themselves. This is a Reform cllr calling children in care “evil”. Children in care face the greatest disadvantage of any group in society. This kind of stigma on top only makes things worse. I won’t hold my breath for an apology…
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Josh MacAlister MP
@JoshMacAlister
Jul 8, 2024
On my way to Westminster for my first day at the new office! Bumped into fellow new Cumbrian MP Julie Minns to share the journey with.
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Josh MacAlister MP
@JoshMacAlister
Jan 15, 2021
Delighted to share that I will be leading the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care in England. It’s a once in a generation opportunity to transform a system that is needed to give the most vulnerable children safety, stability and love
Education Secretary launches review of children’s social care
From gov.uk
Josh MacAlister MP
@JoshMacAlister
Jun 24, 2019
Married my best friend. Ceremony halfway up a mountain, surrounded by our best friends & family. Sunshine and a party under a Tipi. Brilliant speeches. Celeidh dancing and an amazing show from @BrendaLaBeau. Best day of my life and it started with a 4 hour hike! 🏳️‍🌈 👬 #LoveWins
Josh MacAlister MP
@JoshMacAlister
Jul 23, 2024
My first speech as a Member of Parliament. I talked about the need to reform our children’s social care system, the wonderful people of Whitehaven & Workington and the need grow our economy through boosting clean power, especially new nuclear.
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Josh MacAlister MP
@JoshMacAlister
Oct 15, 2024
Today I’m launching my Private Members’ Bill - the Safer Phones Bill - to protect children from the harms that can be caused by excessive screen time, and the use of social media and other apps, many of them addictive by design. 👉 saferphonesbill.co.uk
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Josh MacAlister MP
@JoshMacAlister
Jan 25, 2017
Rogue staff at @NASA have set up @Alt_NASA to keep the facts flowing about climate change...
AltNASA
@Alt_NASA
Jan 25, 2017
NASA nears finish line of annual study of changing Antarctic ice climate.nasa.gov/news/2518/nasa…
Josh MacAlister MP
@JoshMacAlister
Nov 10, 2022
Thank you @JohnLewisRetail for putting the focus on children in care this Christmas!
John Lewis & Partners
@JohnLewisRetail
Nov 10, 2022
It’s the things we do that mean the most. 🛹 #TheBeginner
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Josh MacAlister MP
@JoshMacAlister
Dec 23, 2024
A top priority for me as a Member of Parliament and one I’ll stick with in the years ahead.
Big Issue
@BigIssue
Dec 23, 2024
Labour MP Josh MacAlister is the author of the 2022 Independent Review of Children's Social Care. He tells Big Issue how he's channelling this experience into his new role bigissue.com/opinion/childr…
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Josh MacAlister MP
@JoshMacAlister
Dec 30, 2023
An honour and a real surprise to be included in this New Years list! These awards go to individuals, but the work has always been a team effort. We’ve got our work cut out to make sure that the most vulnerable children get a fair chance. Looking forward keeping at it in 2024!
Cabinet Office
@cabinetofficeuk
Dec 29, 2023
The King's New Year Honours 2024 list is now live. Congratulations to all of this year's deserving recipients! 👉 gov.uk/government/col… #NY24Honours
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Josh MacAlister MP
@JoshMacAlister
Jun 5, 2025
Replying to @JoshMacAlister
These kids aren’t evil. They are remarkable because of what they’ve had to overcome in childhood. They need all of us to pitch in and build a care system that helps them lead good lives.
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Josh MacAlister MP
@JoshMacAlister
Jul 11, 2024
24 hours that left me needing a full sleep!
bbc.com
MP Josh MacAlister called to Cumbria mountain rescue after election win
The Workington and Whitehaven MP volunteers with a team and responded to a call after his win.
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Josh MacAlister MP
@JoshMacAlister
Feb 10, 2025
Great to be appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to @patmcfaddenmp, working alongside @LabourSatvir and the brilliant Cabinet Office team of @Georgia_Gould, @abenaopp, @D_G_Alexander, @NickTorfaen and @elliereeves. Looking forward to getting stuck in.
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Josh MacAlister MP
@JoshMacAlister
Nov 18, 2024
Government’s children’s social care reforms deliver on a LOT of the recommendations from my 2022 review. The changes show this government is serious about reform. They are extremely welcome. Real credit to @bphillipsonMP & @JanetDaby 🧵 on the details!
Biggest overhaul in a generation to children’s social care
From gov.uk
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