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…

I back the minister for Local Government’s decision not to progress with current proposals for devolution in Norfolk. The minister is right when he says in his refusal letter that devolution works best when local authorities partner up. I also agree with other government criteria for successful devolution, which include…

This week I hosted the ‘Cost of Water’ drop-in event in Parliament. Over 80 Sympathetic MPs poured into the event. Many shared sewage horror stories that were blighting their own constituencies. The rotten stench of water mismanagement by private companies is inescapable. I co-hosted the event with We Own It,…

I was slipped and off the Parliament estate for personal reasons so did not vote today. But throughout my decade in Parliament, I have advocated for universal basic services and benefits to be expanded, not contracted, as we enter into the 21st century, with all the challenges that lie ahead…

I’m pleased to be speaking at a Fuel Poverty Action event at the Trades Union Congress conference in Brighton on Monday the 9th of September. Millions are suffering every day, having to choose between heating and eating. There is no need for this continued pain, we can provide a solution…

This is the first week of the Government’s rollout of free childcare for children 9 months or older, entitling parents to up to 15 hours of free childcare per week. This is a great first step to ensuring every child has the start they deserve in life. However, as the…

Today, I could not have been more pleased to vote for the Great British Energy Bill. This is a landmark piece of legislation. The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband and his team deserve enormous credit for this bill, and how quickly they have got to the…

Many of my constituents have written to me with concerns about the news that the Winter Fuel Payment is set to be cut. I understand these concerns and in my first week back in Parliament since summer recess I have taken some actions on behalf of my constituents. On Tuesday…

I’m pleased to have been picked to put down a Private Members’ Bill of my choosing, following the ballot this morning. This means I’ll be able to introduce my own Bill which will be debated in Parliament and has the chance to become law. If you want to be the…

Dental services are in crisis in our city and county, and that’s partly because we’ve got far too few dentists. In the eastern region, we have just one dentist per 2,600 people. So, I’m delighted that we took significant steps towards getting a dental school at the UEA when the…