I recently had the privilege of meeting local Ukrainian residents of Suffolk Coastal. Their stories quite honestly moved me more than I could have imagined.

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.

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

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

3rd and final part of my trip to Odesa, Ukraine - updates on the conference, and a look at strategy and advancement of technology in warfare.

Part 2: Life in Odesa during war. Its remarkable but maybe unsurprising, how normal life feels in Odesa. The resilience of people facing hardship or crisis is always something that inspires me, and this experience of Odesa was a great example of that. The city is rebuilding and building back stronger, in the midst of war.

This week I've had the privilege of visiting Ukraine, for the Black Sea Security Forum - hosted in the beautiful city of Odesa.

Earlier this week I met with Ukrainian families living in Suffolk Coastal - to hear more about the realities of war in Ukraine, and the importance of supporting the efforts to stand up to Russia.

I welcome the joint statement from the UK, France, and Canada, as well as the comments of the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary, on the situation in Gaza.