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Martlesham Heath Surgery - August 2025
I recently held an advice surgery in Martlesham Heath - thank you to everyone who came along to share their concerns and talk through the issues that matter to them.
Aug 1


Sole Bay Mens Shed
I visited Sole Bay Men’s Shed ahead of their official opening recently to hear more about the brilliant work they’re doing and the difference it’s already making.
Jul 31


FirstPort Residents Meetings
Over the past few weeks, I’ve hosted two meetings with residents living in FirstPort-managed properties - with a meeting in Melton and in Felixstowe.
Jul 30


Felixstowe Surgery with Cllr Deacon - July 2025
Another busy and fully booked surgery in Felixstowe yesterday with local Councillor Mike Deacon, supporting residents on a wide range of issues health and social care, ASB, banking hubs and much more.
Jul 30


Reydon Surgery - July 2025
Lovely to hold an advice surgery in sunny Reydon last night - lots of important things talked about, and lots for my team and I to do. Thank you to everyone who came in to chat, and for sharing some quite personal stories.
Jul 29


School Road Safety Parliamentary Petition
Just before summer recess, I launched my School Road Safety Petition - calling for a dedicated road safety plan for every primary school in Suffolk Coastal.
Jul 29


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 28


Swift Bricks Amendment Update
Recently, following my amendment to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, I asked Minister Matthew Pennycook for an update on the Government’s position on requiring swift bricks in new housing developments.
Jul 27


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 25


🎉 Felixstowe Carnival 🎉
C.A.R.N.I.V.A.L people!
Jul 25


Suffolk Coastal Bus Survey Reminder
I want to hear from you about your experiences with local bus services - whether it’s a route you rely on, one that’s been cut, or a “ghost route” that no longer runs.
Jul 24


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
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