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Hi, I’m Linsey Farnsworth, your MP for Amber Valley. This constituency is my home and where I’ve raised my family; serving you is the privilege of my life.
My focus remains on the issues that matter most to our community: improving access to NHS dentists, enhancing public transport, and ensuring proper SEND provision. Drawing on my 20-year career as a prosecutor and my work as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, I am dedicated to delivering fairness and opportunity for everyone in our towns and villages.
My office is here to support you with casework and ensure your voice is heard in Westminster. If you need help or have a concern, please get in touch – I’m here to help.
Linsey Farnsworth MP
Labour MP for Amber Valley
LATEST NEWS
Keep updated on the latest news, campaigns and our work on behalf of voters in the local area.
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Labour MPs Group of Coalfields Communities: Statement on Robert Jenrick’s remarks on the Mineworkers Pension Scheme
Statement on Robert Jenrick’s remarks on the Mineworkers Pension Scheme
05/11/2026Read More -
Linsey Farnsworth MP Welcomes Launch of Government’s Warm Homes Loan Scheme to Cut Energy Bills Across Amber Valley
Linsey Farnsworth, MP for Amber Valley, has welcomed the government’s new Warm Homes Loan Scheme, designed to help local homeowners access low-interest and interest-free loans to upgrade their homes with clean energy technology.
29/10/2026Read More -
Why Our Forgotten High Streets Demand Investment, Not Managed Decline
There are few occasions in Parliament when MPs across all parties universally agree, but recognising the vital importance of our town centres is certainly one of them.
21/10/2026Read More
Catching cancer earlier across the East Midlands and the UK 🩺🩸
Catching cancer early saves lives. Nine in ten people diagnosed with bowel cancer at stage 1 survive at least five years, compared to just one in ten at stage 4.
That is why this Labour Government is backing a ground breaking £8.49 million trial to bring world-first multi-cancer blood tests directly to routine GP appointments.
The trial will involve over 20,000 patients across England, with the East Midlands selected as one of the key regions to take part. While specific GP surgeries haven't been selected yet, patient testing is expected to roll out from April 2027.
Giving our local GPs better diagnostic tools gets patients to the right hospital tests much faster. This is our National Cancer Plan in action, ensuring our region stays at the forefront of life-saving care. ...
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Remembrance Sunday in Amber Valley
It was incredibly moving to see so many people come together across Amber Valley today to honour those who gave so much for our country.
Days like this remind us of the strength of our communities and the values that unite us across generations.
As I laid wreaths in Heanor this morning, Kilburn this afternoon and Somercotes this evening, I reflected on the sacrifices made by those who served, and on the freedoms we enjoy because of their courage. It was a privilege to stand alongside residents, Councillors, veterans, service personnel and community groups to remember them.
When you go home
Tell them of us and say
For your tomorrow
We gave our today.
I am proud to represent a constituency that always comes together so respectfully on Remembrance Sunday.
In honouring the fallen, we are reminded not only of our shared history, but also of the importance of unity, compassion and service to others in our communities today.
Thank you to the members of my team who laid wreaths on my behalf in Alfreton and Ripley. A special thank you to Heanor & Loscoe Town Council for helping to organise such a meaningful and well-attended service, and to our churches and faith leaders, whose support and participation helped make today's commemorations so poignant and reflective.
My thanks also go to the Royal British Legion, volunteers, community groups and everyone who worked so hard behind the scenes. Your efforts ensured that we could come together in remembrance, demonstrating the strong community spirit that makes Amber Valley such a special place.
#remembranceday
#AmberValley
#community
#unity
#AAAV
Heanor photos: Credit Ian Bell ...
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them. ...
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Today I'm wearing pink in support of the campaign inspired by Brianna Ghey's legacy of kindness, understanding and peace and to raise awareness of fundraising for children’s mental health and wellbeing.
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For me, it's also a reminder that as the MP for Amber Valley, I am here to represent everyone in our community, whatever their background and whoever they are. 💗
We are stronger when we treat one another with compassion and respect.
If you're an Amber Valley constituent and need help, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me or my team.
📧 linsey.farnsworth.mp@parliament.uk
📞 01773 301983
#WearPink
#AmberValley
#Kindness
#Respect
#Peace
#AAAV ...
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🎆🎇 Thank you Codnor!!! 🎇🎆
What a wonderful community bonfire and fireworks event last night in Codnor at the Alfreton Road Recreation Park.
It’s the third time I’ve had the honour of judging the Guy competition, lighting the fire and doing the countdown for the fireworks. My favourite thing: seeing the community coming together to enjoy the event and seeing the kiddos living their best lives!
Well done to Ryder who won this years best Guy. There were more entries into the competition than ever this year so it was a great achievement. I hope he enjoys his pick and mix prize!
Thank you Codnor Parish Council for putting on such a brilliant free event that everyone can enjoy. Thank you to everyone who thew in a donation into the buckets of whatever they could afford. And of course to the amazing volunteers who took those collections, who set up the event and not forgetting those who picked up the litter at the end.
Thanks also to Fuse Fireworks for putting on a great show!
I went home to cuddle my Benji cat. I know pets have a hard time at this time of year, which is why I think pre-organised events that people can plan around for their animals is the best way forward. 😻
I hope you all enjoyed the event as much as I did.
If you’re attending or hosting a bonfire/fireworks event this evening, please do stay safe!
#community
#Codnor
#ambervalley
#AmberValley
#AAAV ...
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Job adverts should tell you how much a job pays.
This Labour Government has announced plans to make salary information mandatory in job adverts.
This means:
✅Clearer information about pay before applying
✅Less time wasted on unsuitable applications
✅Greater transparency to help tackle pay discrimination
Many employers already publish pay information, and we want to make this good practice standard practice. It's a simple, common-sense change that will make the
jobs market fairer and more transparent for everyone. ...
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It is a privilege and an honour to plant a cross in the House of Commons Constituency Garden of Remembrance on behalf of Amber Valley.
Remembrance is a time to come together to honour the extraordinary courage, dedication, and sacrifice of all those who have served and continue to serve in our Armed Forces.
This weekend, I will also be attending local services across Amber Valley to pay tribute alongside our community.
We will remember them. ...
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Our miners deserve real results, not political point-scoring 🏛️
Thank you so much to everyone who reached out and shared such kind words about my dad and our family under my Miner's Pension video. Also, thank you to those that shared their own personal stories. Reading those comments underlines exactly why this fight is needed.
I am pleased to say that our voice is being heard. Chancellor John Healey has announced that former miners will receive "every penny" of their pension fund, and has said work is happening to ensure that an agreement with the trustees happens “in weeks, not months”. I will continue to press for this until the money is delivered.
While Labour Coalfield MPs (of which I am a part of) have been working hard since we were elected in 2024, and continue working hard inside government to get this over the line, it is frustrating to see Robert Jenrick and Reform UK trying to hijack the issue.
As a Treasury Minister from 2018 to 2019, Robert Jenrick had the power to help miners. Before jumping on this bandwagon on the 2nd November, official records show Jenrick has mentioned miners once in parliament. This was when he shot down calls from then MP Andy Burnham to open an inquiry into the events at Orgreave. Saying "little is to be gained from having this inquiry, would it not be better if we all now concentrate on the present and the future". Only now does he pretend to care.
Labour has always had the backs of our miners. Only a Labour Government has:
- returned the £1.5 billion investment reserve in 2024, putting an extra £29 a week into former miners pockets
- ended the surplus sharing arrangement meaning every penny goes to former miners, which was announced in the budget last week by the chancellor
- got rid off the standstill provision protecting bonus payments
Miners do not need political games and cheap Reform stunts. They just need to get the last bit over the line - the remaining £1.2 billion Guarantor's Fund handed back swiftly. I will keep working directly with Treasury ministers until every penny is returned.
The graphic below has more information and the full statement from the MPs Group on Coalfields. Here's a link for the text on the graphic for accessibility: www.linseyfarnsworthmp.com/labour-mps-group-of-coalfields-communities-statement-on-robert-jenrick... ...
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Bonfire Night is wonderful for bringing communities together across Amber Valley. Attending an organised community event is one of the best ways to celebrate safely with friends and family, while keeping timings predictable for local pet owners and livestock.
A great example is tomorrow's Codnor fireworks display at Codnor Recreation Ground. It is free entry, featuring fairground rides from 6pm, a Best Guy Fawkes competition, bonfire lighting, and professional fireworks to music at 7.30pm.
Having predictable, organised displays helps owners prepare, which is so important given how real the danger of sudden noise can be. National microchip database Petlog recorded an 81% surge in missing dog reports during the Bonfire Night period as frightened pets tried to escape the bangs.
If you are setting off fireworks at home tonight or over the weekend, please consider giving your neighbours a quick heads-up so they can settle pets indoors, choosing low-noise options where possible, and keeping pet curtains drawn with background music on.
Wishing everyone across Amber Valley a safe and happy Bonfire Night! ...
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