Norwich is one of the few places in the country with more renters than homeowners, and private tenants everywhere live in the least healthy and most insecure homes. It’s not perfect, but Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill lays firm foundations for building even better rights for tenants in the future. That’s…

This week I joined colleagues Alice Macdonald MP and Ben Goldsborough MP for a good and productive meeting with the Roads Minister. We explained our combined opposition to the Western Link. The key issues raised were: Devastating to local ecosystems Runaway costs A fraction of the budget could be better…

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Eves Hill Farm in Norfolk. This is a family run farm that is using regenerative agriculture to boost biodiversity and improve the health of their land. Regenerative agriculture is a farming approach that goes beyond sustainability, focusing on rebuilding soil health, enhancing ecosystems,…

The recent report, ‘The Historical Roots of the Windrush Scandal’ concluded that “30 years of racist immigration legislation” caused the Windrush scandal. Following the shocking events of racist violence this summer, the government has an important opportunity to recognise the conclusions of the report and shift the dial. I’ve written…

I visited The Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre (MRDC) for one of their Young Ringers sessions, where young people aged 7 to 19 explore method bell ringing. The MRDC is an outstanding facility, offering bell ringers the chance to learn and develop new skills. It features eight training bells and a…

I visited the YMCA Norfolk’s primary hostel in Norwich, where I learned about the incredible work they do supporting young people across the region. YMCA Norfolk is a charity that offers a range of services including housing, support and advice, health and wellbeing, and youth development programs aimed at helping…

Ahead of the Budget, I have written to the Chancellor and the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport, to ask the government considers a new funding settlement for arts centres so they can continue to serve communities. This was in response to a letter from the Future…

I’m backing the All Party Parliamentary Group on the East of England’s calls for rapid investment in publicly-owned rail infrastructure in our region. Better rail equals fewer private vehicles and freight on our already congested roads and reduces carbon emissions.

I have written to Norfolk County Council about their decision to reduce to the working age Minimum Income Guarantee. This is a copy of my correspondence: 25 September 2025 Dear Norfolk County Council, I have been contacted by Norfolk Disabled People’s Organisation (NDPO), named JRIMG regarding Norfolk County Council’s decision…

I hosted a roundtable to listen to constituents’ concerns about the increase in VAT for private schools, and the implications this will have on children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Dhilan, Georgia, and Sian sat down with me to discuss  some of the ways in which this change…