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…

On Saturday, I had the pleasure of meeting with members of the Patient Participation Group for St. Stephen’s Gate Surgery in Norwich. We had a valuable discussion about their concerns surrounding current policy and underfunding of GP services. Listening to their firsthand experiences and insights highlighted the pressing need for…

Avenue Junior School in my constituency recently closed for a period following safety concerns, and there have been reports about the state of other school buildings in Norfolk. This will be worrying news for parents and teachers across Norwich and Norfolk. So Norwich North Labour MP Alice MacDonald and I…

I have joined a cross-party groups of parliamentarians to write to the government about export licenses for items that could be used in the current conflict in Gaza. We are jointly seeking for a full explanation to be provided to parliament as to why the F-35 fighter jet programme has…