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GCSE Results Day 2025
Wishing the best of luck and the biggest “well done” to everyone collecting their GCSE results today across Suffolk Coastal.
5 days ago


Water bosses bonuses - a message from Steve Reed
This Government has banned the payment of unfair bonuses to water company bosses who allow toxic sewage to pollute our rivers and seas.
Aug 19


Saxmundham Jobs Fair - Save the date
I'm hosting a Jobs Fair in Saxmundham on Thursday 2nd October, 14:00 - 16:00 - bringing together local employers, training providers, and support organisations to connect residents with new opportunities.
Aug 16


VJ Day 2025
Today we mark VJ Day, remembering the day in 1945 when the war in the Pacific came to an end and the Second World War was finally over.
Aug 15


A-Level Results Day 2025
A big ‘good luck’ to everyone receiving their A-Level or T-Level results today across Suffolk Coastal. This is a big milestone and an important moment for you.
Aug 14


August EADT Column
In my latest column for the East Anglian Daily Times, I reflect on how rural Britain has too often been overlooked by successive governments, and why we need a new approach rooted in understanding, not political slogans.
Aug 13


Langley Avenue Community Fun Day
I’ll be hosting a Langley Avenue Community Fun Day in Felixstowe on Saturday 13th September, 13:30 - 16:30.
Aug 13


I'm Hiring! Office Manager Job Vacancy.
I’m looking for a full-time Office Manager to join my team, based in Suffolk Coastal.
Aug 11


Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG) report: Understanding Rural Britain
A landmark new report published today by the Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG) reveals the shifting political dynamics in rural Britain following Labour’s historic 2024 General Election victory.
Aug 7


EADT Coverage of FirstPort Residents Meetings
More coverage of the meetings I’ve held with residents of FirstPort-managed properties in Melton and Felixstowe.
Aug 5


Joint Statement on Sea Link Proposals in Suffolk and Kent
Last week, I joined my friend and colleague Polly Billington in writing to National Grid to raise serious concerns about the proposed Sea Link project - calling out the lack of transparency, poor coordination, and failure to properly engage with local communities in both Suffolk and Kent.
Jul 29


Letter calling for recognition of a Palestinian State
I’ve joined MPs - from across Parliament and on all sides - in co-signing a letter to the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary, asking that we now formally recognise a Palestinian state.
Jul 26


Joint letter to Richard Tice
Last week, I joined nearly 60 Labour colleagues in writing to Richard Tice to challenge his plan to scrap green energy subsidies.
Jul 24


Water Regulation Overhaul Announcement
Yesterday the government announced the biggest overhaul of water regulation in decades. Ofwat will be scrapped and replaced with a new, powerful regulator to take on pollution, protect customers, and restore trust in the system.
Jul 23


BBC Radio Suffolk - School Road Safety Petition
This morning I spoke to BBC Suffolk about my new Parliamentary petition calling for action on road safety outside primary schools in Suffolk Coastal.
Jul 17


School Road Safety - Parliamentary Petition
Too many schools are surrounded by fast traffic, poor signage, and unsafe crossings - and I hear the same concern again and again from headteachers, staff, and parents: it’s putting children at risk.
Jul 10


Suffolk Coastal Bus Survey
🚌 I’ve launched a new survey on local bus services - because too many rural communities in Suffolk Coastal are being left behind.
Jul 9


July EADT Column
In my July East Anglian Daily Times column I've set out some of my own reflections about politics, about delivering change, and about the things I've learnt, 12 months into this journey.
Jul 9


Home Educated Students Parliament Tour
Reminder for home educated young people in Suffolk Coastal - I’m hosting a special Parliament tour on 16th July for those who are home educated - and there are still spaces available.
Jul 9


President Emmanuel Macron State Visit
Suffolk Coastal gets a shout out in Emmanuel Macron Presidential address! Well - we're playing a leading role in the French-Anglo relations...
Jul 8
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