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NEWS


🚫💧 Bonuses BANNED for polluting water bosses 💧🚫
💧🚫 Last week we banned bosses of polluting water companies from taking bonuses.
Jun 13


Winter Fuel Update
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.
Jun 12


SEND - Spare capacity in rural schools presents an opportunity
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.
Jun 12


Suffolk Proclamation
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.
Jun 11


June EADT Column
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
Jun 10


Spending Review Update
Lots of big announcements today across transport, infrastructure, employment- but my favourite highlights were the NHS, education and social housing.
Jun 10


Sizewell C Announcement - June 2025
Today's Sizewell C announcement is the biggest investment in clean, carbon free energy in a generation. By 2050 our energy needs will be double what they are today, and we need nuclear to meet that demand - which is why it is an important part of our ambition for mixed energy economy.
Jun 9


Suffolk Coastal magazines - 15,000 delivered
This week we delivered the last of the 15,000 Suffolk Coastal magazines, giving an update on my work in parliament and in the constituency over the past few months.
Jun 6


June Leiston advice surgery
Thanks to everyone who came along to my fully booked advice surgery in Leiston last night. We covered a whole range of the usual - and some not quite so usual topics.
Jun 5


Benhall St Mary's C of E Primary School visit to Parliament
It was such a pleasure to welcome pupils from Benhall St Mary's CofE Primary to Parliament this week - they were so enthusiastic, curious, and full of brilliant questions.
Jun 5


Over half a million more children to get free school meals
Great news for families in Suffolk Coastal - up to 2,880 children in our community will receive free school meals, ensuring that no child goes hungry at school.
Jun 4


Screening of "Ocean" with Sir David Attenborough
Today I had the incredible privilege of attending a screening of Ocean with Sir David Attenborough - a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility to protect our seas and marine life.
Jun 3
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