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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 28


Ports and Maritime APPG
On Monday I chaired the latest meeting of the APPG for Ports and Maritime, where we looked at the future of UK ports and some of the key challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
Jul 16


Meeting with Lowestoft Food Bank in Parliament
It was great to meet Sam Porter from Lowestoft Foodbank in Parliament recently, following a previous visit to their Saxmundham base earlier this year.
Jul 12


Meeting with Baroness Taylor of Stevenage OBE
I recently met with Baroness Taylor of Stevenage OBE, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, to raise concerns about rising rents in Leiston.
Jul 11


School Road Safety - Parliamentary Petition
Too many schools are surrounded by fast traffic, poor signage, and unsafe crossings - and I hear the same concern again and again from headteachers, staff, and parents: it’s putting children at risk.
Jul 10


Home Educated Students Parliament Tour
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.
Jul 9


President Emmanuel Macron State Visit
Suffolk Coastal gets a shout out in Emmanuel Macron Presidential address! Well - we're playing a leading role in the French-Anglo relations...
Jul 8


Universal Credit and PIP Bill Update
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.
Jul 1


Third Reading: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
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.
Jun 20


Maritime and Ports All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)
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.
Jun 19


New Clause 1 - Crime and Policing Bill
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.
Jun 18


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 13


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 12


Spending Review Update
Lots of big announcements today across transport, infrastructure, employment- but my favourite highlights were the NHS, education and social housing.
Jun 11


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 6


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 4


Farmwashing Roundtable
I recently chaired a roundtable meeting with Guy Singh-Watson, founder of Riverford Organic, focused on tackling farmwashing - where big supermarkets mislead customers into thinking their food is as ethical and sustainable as that from small farms.
May 21


Questions to Secretary of State Steve Reed - EFRA Select Committee
This morning in the Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Select Committee (EFRA), I questioned the Secretary of State at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Steve Reed MP, on the importance of securing a strong and sustainable future for British farming.
May 20


MOD Housing in Suffolk Coastal
Today I asked what plans the department has to bring unused military homes back into use for families in Suffolk Coastal. I'm aware that there are around 60 unoccupied homes in my constituency, and a number of them need considerable work before families can move in.
May 19


Assisted Dying Bill - Report Stage Debate
I'm traveling back to London for the Assisted Dying Bill's Report Stage debate - where we'll be debating and voting on amendments made at Committee stage.
May 16
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