A big thank you to everyone who came along to my coffee morning in Uplands today. I really enjoyed hearing about people’s favourite things about Swansea (nature and community came through strongly) and have some good discussion about what needs to change.

I know people are concerned about the rise of division and intolerance in our politics. So I want to bring together everyone in Swansea who believes we have more in common than that which divides us. To book a seat, send your name and postcode to torsten.bell.mp@parliament.uk.

Come and have a cuppa with me in Uplands this Saturday ☕ You can learn about my work in the community, tell me what you think I should be focusing on in the years ahead, or just say hello. Email torsten.bell.mp@parliament.uk with your name and postcode to reserve a seat.

I’m concerned there appears to be a fire in central Swansea in the city church area - advisable to stay away until it’s clear what’s going on. I’m contacting the emergency services and council and will be follow the situation closely. Stay safe.

Brilliant to celebrate Great British Summer Savings with Lucy Hole from Swansea's Secret Bar & Kitchen and Chancellor Rachel Reeves in No.11 Downing Street last night. The scheme will be a boost to families in Swansea and beyond, making summer more affordable for everyone. 👏

I met them at the launch last week. Their talent and imagination blew me away. Go and see this free exhibition, on throughout the summer.

As Swansea’s MP, I’ve secured £20 million to invest in the communities north of the city centre which have too often been forgotten in the past. The best part? Local residents will determine how the money is gets spent over the next 10 years.

Thank you everyone who voted Welsh Labour in Morriston today. You have elected a brilliant women, who will be an equally brilliant councillor. Today and the years ahead we will keep keeping Reform out of Swansea

The by-election is finally here… in Morriston. Vote for the brilliant Rebecca Francis-Davies and vote Welsh Labour to keep Reform out of Swansea 🌹 🗳️ 🌹

🚨 Polling day is nearly here 🚨 If you live in Morriston, don’t miss your chance to vote for the brilliant Rebecca Francis-Davies 7am-10pm tomorrow. Rebecca is a passionate and dedicated community champion and I know would make an excellent local councillor.

One from the weekend, out in Cwm Arian campaigning for Rebecca Francis-Davies with a top Labour team. If you live in Morriston, make sure you don't miss your chance to vote for Rebecca on Thursday - she'll make a fantastic councillor.

Wonderful to see so much adventurous activity by Forest School at Singleton Park. Well done to Pixie, Neil, Katie and Sean for giving children and young people a chance to explore nature, experience outdoor learning and engage with the local environment. 👏

Brilliant to be out with the Swansea West Labour team knocking doors in Ynystawe last night. Morriston residents, don't miss your chance to elect the fantastic Rebecca Francis-Davies to be your local councillor on 18 June.

Brilliant to meet so many people at the latest of my regular coffee mornings in Sketty. Thank you to everyone who came along 🙏

Today is not just any Friday. It's National Fish and Chip Day. The big question is: where does them best in Swansea?

Too many young people in modern Britain are struggling to get a foot on the jobs ladder. The problem has been building for the past twenty years - we're determined to tackle it head on.

Here’s their key conclusion on the impact of recent young minimum wage rises on youth employment - short version = not evidence of a material impact

Young people learn vital skills from their first jobs. I certainly did from mine: a busy pub needs its pots washed fast. But over the past twenty years, Britain has been letting our young people down. We've got to turn things around, and we're taking action to do so 👇

For two decades Britain has let young people down, with terrible consequences for individuals, families and the country. Thats why we’re acting: - +300k work placements - £3k bonus for hiring unemployed young people - tackling the fall in youth apprenticeships under the Tories

Here’s a map for those who are confused about the economic geography of GM

Back in the real world Manchester is… the poorest (or join poorest) local authority in Greater Manchester. The fact that it has been growing is a damn good thing and will benefit all of GM.

Tony Blair is right about the politics of the 2020s, but his essay doesn't have a project that fits what the country needs today. Britain's economy is being held back by collapsing public services. From energy to health, we must become a country that invests in our future again.

Children's use of social media is the top issue constituents have written to me about this year so far. Today is the last chance to tell the UK Govt what you think should be done. Take my quick survey to have your say: www.torstenbell.org/social-media...

Top bank holiday read for anyone looking for something to hide from the heat with - early Springsteen in novel form

Happy bank holiday everyone

1 in 3 people born today will develop dementia, and many more will care for someone who has it. A pleasure to visit Sketty's Forget Me Not Club and see the brilliant work being done by Dementia Hwb to support people in Swansea living with the condition, and their carers.

The plan means it’s not just NHS waiting lists falling - so is the deficit. And this matters if you care about spending on schools not debt interest. Under the last Conservative government the UK borrowed above the G7 average in every single year. This year? We will borrow less.

A very strong start to 2026 -significantly above forecasts. GDP/capita rose 0.6% in first three months of 2026 (OBR expected gdp/capita to grow by 0.8% in 2026 as a whole) www.ons.gov.uk/economy/gros...

As polls close, I'm sending out a huge thank you to the brilliant Swansea West Labour team for all the hard work put into this campaign. Hundreds of doors knocked, thousands of votes won. Diolch.

Out in the sun with the brilliant Rob Stewart in Ynysforgan ☀️🌹 Polls are open until 10pm - still plenty of time to vote Labour.