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New toolkit to help military families access better support through Best Start Family Hubs
A new Armed Forces Toolkit is being launched to help military families access better, more tailored support through the Government’s new Best Start Family Hubs.
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ALEX BAKER MP’S SPEECH TO PARLIAMENT DURING THE NORTHERN IRELAND TROUBLES BILL CARRY OVER MOTION
For months I have been meeting with veterans, pressing Government Ministers, and written directly to the Secretary of State. My message has been clear: we need stronger protections for our veterans in the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.
28/04/2026Read More -
A £20 million boost for Cherrywood
Working together, Alex Baker MP and Rushmoor Borough Council have secured £20 million to invest in the Cherrywood community through Labour’s ‘Pride in Place’ programme.
22/03/2026Read More
I will always work with anyone to deliver change for people in Aldershot and Farnborough. But I will not stand for racism, or for anyone seeking to divide our community. The remarks made by Ken Tranter, Reform’s newly elected councillor for Aldershot South, about “non-white persons taking over Municipal Gardens” are divisive and completely unacceptable.
That is why I have written directly to the leader of the Hampshire Reform group calling for Councillor Ken Tranter to be expelled from both their group and the Reform Party immediately.
Aldershot is a proud and diverse community. Attempts to divide people, or single people out because of the colour of their skin, have no place here. It is upsetting to see our town reported in national headlines over these kind of comments. We must not let this kind of politics define us. This is exactly the division and grievance I promised to stand against when I was elected. ... See MoreSee Less
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I’ve been campaigning hard to get more investment into communities like ours. So I’m really please that, by working alongside our Labour councillors, we’ve secured £20 million for Cherrywood through this Government’s Pride in Place programme.
The best part is we get to decide how that money is spent! How would you spend this money locally?
Please take a few minutes to fill in the survey and share your views. You can scan the QR code or use my link in the comments!
This is a real opportunity to shape the future of Cherrywood, so please do have your say👇 ... See MoreSee Less
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Great to sit down with the team at Vision 4 Youth and hear more about what they’re doing, working with partners like Rushmoor Borough Council, to support young people across Rushmoor and Hart.
We discussed how we can collaborate with local schools and community partners to help our younger generation access more opportunities, guidance and support through their services and social prescribing work.
Making sure young people feel connected, supported and able to build healthy lives is incredibly important. I’ll continue working alongside local charities and organisations, like Vision 4 Youth, to help build that support network for young people in our community.
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It might have been a busy week, but yesterday morning I was at Samuel Cody School, listening to parents from across our community about the changes needed to improve support for children and young people with SEND. The consultation process closes next week so it was vital this conversation was held. As well as parents, I've had similar conversation sessions with teachers from across our community.
We spoke about early intervention, access to specialist support, and how we make sure families are properly heard.
These conversations matter. I’ll be taking the views shared yesterday back to Westminster as Parliament returns tomorrow, making sure local families’ experiences help shape the next stage of SEND reform.
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Great to visit the Repair Café Yateley run by the The Yateley Society who have been busy this morning with a fantastic team of local volunteers mending things all morning.
Teas, coffee and cafe by Yateley WI. All in the fantastic community hub that is Yateley Industries.
Find out about next dates here: repaircafe.yateleysociety.org.uk/
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Thank you to everyone who made time to take part in Thursday’s local elections. I would like to congratulate every councillor from every party who was elected. I look forward to working with all of you to serve our community.
I’m proud that Labour made gains in this election and that Rushmoor council has more Labour councillors today than it did before polling day. It’s a clear sign that people want us to continue the work we’re doing, from rebuilding Farnborough Leisure Centre to bringing the National Armed Forces Day celebrations home to Aldershot, so we can get our community back on track.
This would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of a brilliant team, led by Councillor Gareth Williams. I also want to pay tribute to the fantastic campaigns run by Catherine Njenga, Julia Warner, Delian Bratosin, Becky Miles, Jahangir Firoz, Fouzia Khan, Cllr Gaynor Austin, and Keith Dibble, who all worked incredibly hard for their communities. And I want to say a special thank you to Clive Grattan for his many years of service to Cherrywood residents.
I know there are also many people who did not vote Labour, or who did not vote at all. As we reflect on these results and listen to what residents have told us, I repeat the pledge I made on the night I was first elected as your Member of Parliament: no matter how you voted, I will continue to dedicate myself to serving you, our neighbours, and every corner of our community.
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Great to be out in Wellington Ward with Armed Forces Minister Al Carns MP, speaking to residents about what we’re delivering for residents in Aldershot.
✅ 1,800 military homes being refurbished, thanks to the biggest investment in military accommodation for half a century
✅ Biggest pay rise for our Armed Forces in over 20 years
✅ National Armed Forces Day returning to the Home of the British Army this June
Made possible because of a Labour council working with a Labour MP and Government!
Vote Labour 🌹
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Working with the FAST Museum, I’ve helped protect an important piece of Farnborough’s heritage.
The world’s oldest human centrifuge, still in its original state, was built in our town for the RAF Institute of Aviation Medicine. When it was put up for sale as a potential residential site, we stepped in to secure its future.
This isn’t just a building, it’s part of our town’s long role in defence innovation and keeping our country safe.
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🛝 Attention #Yateley parents - which of these two playgrounds do you think your child would most enjoy?
I’m supporting the great work being led by Yateley Town Council to refurbish the Churchill Crescent play area. As a mum with young girls, I know why having great places to play really matters.
📣 Please complete the Council’s survey by Wednesday morning so that we can move forward with the best design: yateleytowncouncil.limesurvey.net/514252?lang=en&newtest=Y ... See MoreSee Less
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