Public Meeting in Grundisburgh

It was a pleasure to hold another public meeting on Friday evening, this time in Grundisburgh, to discuss hypothetical plans for a Northern Bypass. It was the first time I really outlined many of my concerns about the project.

Northern Bypass meeting in Tuddenham

On Tuesday 9th September, I had the privilege of holding a public meeting with residents from North Ipswich, Tuddenham, Bealings, Playford, Burgh and other villages in the surrounding area, to discuss the question of the Northern Bypass.

The Tour of Britain comes to Suffolk

It was a joy to watch the Tour of Britain cycle through Suffolk over two days in September. I love the sport of cycling, and it was made so much more exciting to watch greats like Geraint Thomas rocket through our beautiful countryside. I had the chance to catch the peloton in Debenham.

Harvesting with Glenn Buckingham in Framsden

I joined NFU Suffolk Chairman, Glenn Buckingham, in the fields during harvest to hear first-hand about the challenges and opportunities facing our farmers here in Suffolk.

Solar Proposals in Easton and Letheringham

On Tuesday night I met residents of Easton and Letheringham to hear concerns about plans for a new solar farm being built nearby. While I have sympathy with any effort to combat climate change, I 100% share the concerns many have that a beautiful bit of countryside will be ruined, that their wa

Disappointment with Government's plan for A12 Upgrades

Yesterday's announcement of funding for A12 upgrades is being billed as a BIG WIN for the region. Unfortunately this is not the case. The Government announcement is just a rehashed package of commitments that were announced under the last Conservative Government.

Calling for investment in SEND Early Intervention Programmes

I have worked in and around our education system for some time. In a previous role I worked at the Department for Education as a Senior Advisor. I was involved in SEND reforms then. My wife is a teacher, and I was a Chair of Governors at a Federation of Primary Schools in Suffolk.

Visiting Wattisham Army Air Corps Base

As we mark Armed Forces Day, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone across Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, and indeed the whole country, a very happy and reflective Armed Forces Day.Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting Wattisham Army Air Corps Base, right here in our constit