Celebrating the UEA’s Low Carbon Innovation Fund in Parliament 16 Jan 2025 I spsonored a reception in Parliament to showcase the work of the University of East…
Analysis: The belligerence of authoritarian nationalist leaders like Trump means the UK should align closer with Europe Trump’s rhetoric about Greenland and economic threats against Canada could be a bluster or warning.…
I am urging Norfolk County Council to reconsider proposed homelessness funding cuts 10 Jan 2025 In support of Martins Housing Trust and many other organisations in our city, I urge…
Analysis: loosening financial regulations is risky and may not produce growth Last month, Rachel Reeves proposed loosening financial regulations to “unshackle” the City of London and…
Labour government announces radical action to speed up removal of cladding 27 Dec 2024 This looks like very good news – including for residents of affected properties I’ve offered…
Labour government confirms making our local school buildings fit for purpose is a priority 27 Dec 2024 Alice MacDonald MP and I wrote to government ministers about condition funding and priorities for…
Analysis: Is the supposed ‘£90bn’ cost of compensation really a barrier to restoring water companies to public ownership? Let’s take a look. First, English law doesn’t require compensation for nationalisation unless expressly provided…
Analysis: What could happen to their £60bn debt if English water companies were taken into public ownership? Ultimately, it’s a matter of public support & political will. As the economist Maynard Keynes…
Devolution should be good for democracy and services in Norwich and Norfolk 22 Dec 2024 Earlier this week, the government revealed its proposals for devolution. Here it’s likely to mean…
Best wishes for a peaceful and happy Christmas and New Year! 21 Dec 2024 And, as ever, big thanks to David Shenton for the wonderful illustration.