Emma Reynolds

First week back at @HMTreasury as Chief Secretary: straight into the morning media round and getting on with the job. Great to be delivering in lockstep with Chancellor @JohnHealey_MP - focused on...

Today's cut in bills for thousands of pubs, clubs and live music venues is one step in the Government's plan to back communities. We will return to our commitment to reform the business rates syst...

Delighted to be appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury in @andyburnham’s Cabinet. I look forward to working with PM and @JohnHealey_MP to deliver growth in every post code. Huge thanks to Def...

Southern Water has been fined £7.1 million today for its sewage pollution across beaches in Thanet. We will continue to back tough enforcement action to protect our waterways, including by creatin...

The Great Yorkshire Show is a brilliant opportunity to hear from farmers and rural businesses about what's working, and what more needs to be done. While there I was also challenged to name as man...

Fly-tipping and littering is a disgrace that blights local communities. We are sending a clear message to those who dump their rubbish – we are coming after you and you will pay the price.

The Tories put Dartmoor ponies under threat but I've changed that today - protecting this iconic species. https://t.co/il9w4hFKQF

Three generations of the Throup family, one forward-thinking farm. I was at Grange Farm yesterday with @ProagriLtd and @SophieThroup1, seeing hydro-electric power from the local river and smart inv...

It was not the result we hoped for tonight. But our team has done us proud. Their energy, talent and commitment are an inspiration to young football players across the country. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

The Tories gave us a botched Brexit deal, national sewage scandal and Dartmoor ponies under threat. This Labour government is cleaning up their mess. Dartmoor ponies have been removed from stocki...

Wonderful to see nature recovery and climate resilience in action at Pewsey Downs, where farmers are connecting and restoring species-rich grasslands in Wiltshire’s chalk landscape. A great exampl...

Recent scorching heatwaves and record temperatures are a stark reminder of why this government is investing in tackling climate change and restoring nature.   Together with farmers, landowners and ...

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Yesterday I spoke to Beth about our reforms to the Veterinary Surgeons Act. We are modernising a system unchanged for sixty years, supporting the veterinary profession and driving down costs for p...

I loved sitting down with Andy Cato at Groundswell to chat about how he swapped turn tables for tractors and regenerative farming. Stay tuned for more. 👀 https://t.co/gnXpqb2waI

We are introducing automatic penalties to give the @EnvAgency the teeth it needs to deliver cleaner rivers, lakes and seas. This is just one of the actions we are taking to clamp down on water com...

Groundswell was buzzing yesterday. 🐝 A day full of passion, energy and optimism for healthier soils, productive farming practices, and a more resilient future. Check out my highlights! https://t.c...

Another success story for the Water Delivery Taskforce, who have now unblocked 55,000 homes in total. By investing in pipes, pumps and water treatment works, we are supporting new homes while cont...

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Councillor Shanika Mahendran. I had the privilege of campaigning alongside her earlier this year in Milton Keynes, an area she cared deeply about and...

I am so excited to be at #Groundswell2026Farmers it is inspiring to see such innovation, pushing the boundaries on soil health, regenerative practices and profitability. The festival has such a b...