Megan Corton Scott

Wheat on the 14th July beats our previous earliest start (2022) by a whopping 5 days. And 2022 beat the previous record (2018) by over a week.

From ownerless roads to unadopted estates, communities are feeling the pains of the growing retreat of local councils from our public realm. Great to speak to @RMCunliffe about what it says about our politics when issues become no one’s problem to fix. newstatesman.com/politics/uk-po…

As a recess treat, I wrote about the week where the Labour Party lost two Chrises, and what it means for the ongoing discourse on growth, planning and Labour YIMBYism. renewal.org.uk/blog/the-chris…

Excellent write up of the fleecehold misery that so many homeowners across the country are facing- a sharp example of the many reasons why people don't feel like the system works for them anymore. 👏 @RMCunliffe and @alistrathern newstatesman.com/politics/uk-po…

Reform UK can't just go around writing unhinged letters threatening investors with reprisals for growing our green economy and creating good, well-paid jobs. Here's my response and the questions they need to answer - signed by 58 Labour MPs.

I’m in my mid thirties, it was rare as a kid to cut any wheat in July, and even if we did it would be in the last day or two. It’s a massively changing climate.

Today’s UK climate report confirms it: extreme heat, floods and rising seas are now part of life. This is the new normal - but it doesn’t have to get worse. The UK is taking action, but we all need to go further, faster. There’s no room for complacency, denialism or defeatism.

We're thrilled to work with our Labour colleagues like Ali to deliver this brand new Community Right to Buy - protecting pubs, shops and social hubs long into the future with community ownership 🤝

Read @ObserverUK on why the @CoopParty and our ideas are the best antidote to the rise of Reform observer.co.uk/news/politics/…

One year ago, to today. A lot of ups and downs, a lot learned and a lot still to. But simply no better job than representing our towns and villages as MP. A huge thank you to everyone who made it possible, and to everyone who’s supported my work over a year like no other.

Super interesting and thoughtful piece from Sienna as per usual.

NEW: We’re working on a new action plan on how we can prepare London for heatwaves. We want to know your experiences of extreme heat in London and suggestions on how to keep our city cool. Join @LDN_talk and our online survey: london.gov.uk/talk-london/to…

Around 400 Palestinians, including dozens of children, have been killed while trying to get humanitarian assistance. I don’t recall these incidents (including this weekend) leading many papers or news bulletins. Are we really saying a few chants from a couple of musicians is more…

At a point now where trains could go down in price and I would still avoid using them because of the cost of couth crisis in people just playing music out loud and talking on FaceTime. Furious in the space of a 30 minute journey almost without fail.

They already did a party for people who love Led By Donkeys and listen to Rory Stewart. It was called Change UK and it lasted for 10 months in 2019.

My colleague @alistrathern has secured a debate tomorrow about the extortionate service charges placed upon residents by estate managers like RMG and Firstport. This affects Dartford residents massively. Add your name to the campaign here 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/1lc08g…

Thank you to 6th Hitchin District Scouts and Cubs for taking the time to write to me to share your concerns about the need to do more to protect our planet! The environment is a big priority for me as our MP, updates on some recent wins here 👉 thecomet.net/news/25228871.…

Starmer’s leadership has quite consistently asked the question: but what if you could actually catch flies with vinegar?