Recently I chaired another meeting of the Maritime and Ports All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing our coastal communities and the UK’s maritime sector.

Yesterday, I voted in favour of "New Clause 1" (NC1) in the Crime and Policing Bill, which passed with a majority - NC1 will end the practice of prosecuting women who end their own pregnancies.

📘 The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has picked up and published my SEND report, “SEND in Crisis” - shining a much-needed spotlight on the challenges families and schools face as they navigate the SEND crisis here in Suffolk.

Today we remember Jo Cox, whose compassion and dedication to her community continue to inspire us all.

This week was Loneliness Awareness Week, a time to reflect on the unique challenges faced by people experiencing loneliness - especially in rural areas like my constituency of Suffolk Coastal.

Today marks another anniversary of the Grenfell fire disaster, a tragedy that took 72 lives and left so many more deeply affected.

💧🚫 Last week we banned bosses of polluting water companies from taking bonuses.

I am delighted that the Government has expanded the Winter Fuel Payment eligibility so that all pensioners with incomes up to and including £35,000 will benefit from support.

Yesterday in Parliament, I spoke again about the SEND system - and how it remains far too adversarial for too many families. Parents shouldn’t have to fight for the support their children need.

Honoured to take part in the Suffolk Proclamation yesterday, which celebrates Suffolk Day by recognising the history, heritage, and community spirit that makes our county so special.

In my latest EADT column, I talk about my recent trip to Ukraine - visiting Odesa and seeing the impact of the war firsthand. I also share thoughts on the idea of a joint partnership between Suffolk and Ukraine’s Mykolaiv region, helping to support rebuilding and foster closer ties

Lots of big announcements today across transport, infrastructure, employment- but my favourite highlights were the NHS, education and social housing.