Matt Rodda MP
@mattrodda.bsky.social
Labour MP for Reading Central. Please send any enquiries or casework to mattroddampcasework@parliament.uk
Hurricane Melissa has caused widespread destruction in Jamaica. Please follow the link below from the Jamaican High Commission to see how you could support the relief efforts there: supportjamaica.gov.jm
Support Jamaica – Official Disaster Relief & Recovery Portal
Join hands with the Government of Jamaica. Support national disaster relief, locate shelters,
and stay informed on Hurricane Melissa updates.
supportjamaica.gov.jm
November 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Hurricane Melissa has caused widespread destruction in Jamaica. Please follow the link below from the Jamaican High Commission to see how you could support the relief efforts there: supportjamaica.gov.jm
It was an honour to be able to pay tribute to the Gurkhas after the Service of Remembrance at the War Memorial at Forbury Gardens. 🧵1/2
November 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
It was an honour to be able to pay tribute to the Gurkhas after the Service of Remembrance at the War Memorial at Forbury Gardens. 🧵1/2
I asked the Secretary of State for Education about the benefits of teaching triple science in schools and the impact this has on social mobility.
November 11, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I asked the Secretary of State for Education about the benefits of teaching triple science in schools and the impact this has on social mobility.
My weekly update:
- Acts of Remembrance
- The Hillsborough Law
- National Curriculum review
- Acts of Remembrance
- The Hillsborough Law
- National Curriculum review
November 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
My weekly update:
- Acts of Remembrance
- The Hillsborough Law
- National Curriculum review
- Acts of Remembrance
- The Hillsborough Law
- National Curriculum review
I take great pride in the amazing variety of small and medium businesses in Reading, and was pleased to be able to highlight this in Parliament. Please take the time to nominate your favourite local business in my Small Business Competition at: mattroddamp.com/sbs2025
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I take great pride in the amazing variety of small and medium businesses in Reading, and was pleased to be able to highlight this in Parliament. Please take the time to nominate your favourite local business in my Small Business Competition at: mattroddamp.com/sbs2025
It was an honour to be able to show my support for the Gurkhas by attending the Remembrance Ceremony at the Gurkha Memorial outside the Ministry of Defence in Whitehall.
This event was organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Gurkhas and for Nepal.
This event was organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Gurkhas and for Nepal.
November 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM
It was an honour to be able to show my support for the Gurkhas by attending the Remembrance Ceremony at the Gurkha Memorial outside the Ministry of Defence in Whitehall.
This event was organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Gurkhas and for Nepal.
This event was organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Gurkhas and for Nepal.
I raised the importance of reclaiming and restoring historic buildings in our town centres to maintain the character of local areas, while supporting business and also interest in culture.
November 6, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I raised the importance of reclaiming and restoring historic buildings in our town centres to maintain the character of local areas, while supporting business and also interest in culture.
It was a privilege to pay tribute to all those from Reading who gave their lives for our freedom.
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
It was a privilege to pay tribute to all those from Reading who gave their lives for our freedom.
I raised residents' concerns around the over-concentration of HMOs in particular streets, and how this can impact on existing communities. I have also asked the Minister to look into how the regulation of HMOs can be tightened.
November 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I raised residents' concerns around the over-concentration of HMOs in particular streets, and how this can impact on existing communities. I have also asked the Minister to look into how the regulation of HMOs can be tightened.
Wonderful to join my colleagues at the Labour Asians Society Diwali Reception.
November 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Wonderful to join my colleagues at the Labour Asians Society Diwali Reception.
My weekly update including:
🏠 The Renters Rights Bill
🌳 Tackling the climate emergency
⛵️ Safety on our rivers
🏠 The Renters Rights Bill
🌳 Tackling the climate emergency
⛵️ Safety on our rivers
November 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
My weekly update including:
🏠 The Renters Rights Bill
🌳 Tackling the climate emergency
⛵️ Safety on our rivers
🏠 The Renters Rights Bill
🌳 Tackling the climate emergency
⛵️ Safety on our rivers
I spoke about the importance of water safety and asked what more could be done to help businesses and sports clubs rescue people who have gotten into difficulty on our rivers.
October 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I spoke about the importance of water safety and asked what more could be done to help businesses and sports clubs rescue people who have gotten into difficulty on our rivers.
Reading has incredible heritage and green space, with so much for visitors to enjoy.
It was good to meet Visit Britain and show my support for encouraging people to visit Reading and the country as a whole.
It was good to meet Visit Britain and show my support for encouraging people to visit Reading and the country as a whole.
October 30, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Reading has incredible heritage and green space, with so much for visitors to enjoy.
It was good to meet Visit Britain and show my support for encouraging people to visit Reading and the country as a whole.
It was good to meet Visit Britain and show my support for encouraging people to visit Reading and the country as a whole.
This Government is rightly focussed on ensuring we build the homes to meet housing demand across the country.
I highlighted the need to ensure these properties use materials that match the traditional architecture in the existing communities where they are built.
I highlighted the need to ensure these properties use materials that match the traditional architecture in the existing communities where they are built.
October 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
This Government is rightly focussed on ensuring we build the homes to meet housing demand across the country.
I highlighted the need to ensure these properties use materials that match the traditional architecture in the existing communities where they are built.
I highlighted the need to ensure these properties use materials that match the traditional architecture in the existing communities where they are built.
Great to join the Black History Month Community Fete at Broad Street Mall — celebrating creativity, culture and community.
A huge thank you to everyone who organised and took part.
A huge thank you to everyone who organised and took part.
October 27, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Great to join the Black History Month Community Fete at Broad Street Mall — celebrating creativity, culture and community.
A huge thank you to everyone who organised and took part.
A huge thank you to everyone who organised and took part.
I raised the importance of prioritising brownfield sites for development, supplying the housing that is desperately needed while protecting local wildlife and the natural environment.
October 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I raised the importance of prioritising brownfield sites for development, supplying the housing that is desperately needed while protecting local wildlife and the natural environment.
I was disappointed to learn that oil has once again been spotted on the River Kennet at the bottom of Cholmeley Road.
I have written to the Environment Agency requesting an update on the investigation into its source.
Complete my survey here:
mattroddamp.com/kennet-pollu...
I have written to the Environment Agency requesting an update on the investigation into its source.
Complete my survey here:
mattroddamp.com/kennet-pollu...
October 22, 2025 at 7:27 AM
I was disappointed to learn that oil has once again been spotted on the River Kennet at the bottom of Cholmeley Road.
I have written to the Environment Agency requesting an update on the investigation into its source.
Complete my survey here:
mattroddamp.com/kennet-pollu...
I have written to the Environment Agency requesting an update on the investigation into its source.
Complete my survey here:
mattroddamp.com/kennet-pollu...
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My message to members is clear - I want to be your strong voice at the cabinet table, uniting our movement and our party and delivering change for working people across the country.
October 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
My message to members is clear - I want to be your strong voice at the cabinet table, uniting our movement and our party and delivering change for working people across the country.
This is a vital intervention by the Labour Government to help support those at risk of rough sleeping during the winter months, and will be a boost to Reading Borough Council’s already excellent work in this area.
media.reading.gov.uk/news/reading...
media.reading.gov.uk/news/reading...
Reading Benefits from £945,000 Government Grant for Rough Sleeping Support | Reading Borough Council News
Government hands Reading £945,000 top-up grant to further boost the Council's ongoing efforts to prevent homelessness and support people who sleep rough in the town
The new funding will help enhance t...
media.reading.gov.uk
October 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
This is a vital intervention by the Labour Government to help support those at risk of rough sleeping during the winter months, and will be a boost to Reading Borough Council’s already excellent work in this area.
media.reading.gov.uk/news/reading...
media.reading.gov.uk/news/reading...
My weekly update including:
🔬 Ada Lovelace Day
🍻 Narrowboat pub campaign
🚨 Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour
🔬 Ada Lovelace Day
🍻 Narrowboat pub campaign
🚨 Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour
October 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
My weekly update including:
🔬 Ada Lovelace Day
🍻 Narrowboat pub campaign
🚨 Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour
🔬 Ada Lovelace Day
🍻 Narrowboat pub campaign
🚨 Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour