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

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.

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.

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

Big news yesterday with the announcement of new Best Start Family Hubs - designed to give every child the best start in life and provide joined-up support for families.

Today the Department for Transport announced major new funding for road and rail upgrades across the country, including critical improvements to the A12 here in Suffolk Coastal. This is something I’ve raised repeatedly in Westminster.

Last week I officially opened my new constituency office in Felixstowe - delivering on my commitment to make sure people across Suffolk Coastal can access help and be heard.

If a week is a long time in politics, a year is a lifetime. It’s been a journey, but always a privilege - to have the chance to represent the place that I love most.

Today we’ve had some important changes to the Universal Credit and PIP Bill, after MPs - including me - made a clear case to Government of the need to listen to disabled voices.

Today is Armed Forces Day, and with it brings an important day of reflection and an opportunity to say "Thank you" to all those who have served, or continue to serve in our armed forces - as regulars and as reserves.

🚜 Are you a resident living in a rural area? The Labour Rural Research Group wants to hear from you.

Today I voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults Bill (often called the Assisted Dying Bill). Today's vote wasn't easy, and I'm so very aware that the hand of history was on our shoulders as MPs today.

📘 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.

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

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.