Matt Rodda MP
@mattrodda.bsky.social
Labour MP for Reading Central. Please send any enquiries or casework to mattroddampcasework@parliament.uk
Labour is capping ground rents at £250 a year.
This will mean big savings for over 5 million leaseholders.
Labour is taking action where others failed.
This will mean big savings for over 5 million leaseholders.
Labour is taking action where others failed.
January 27, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Labour is capping ground rents at £250 a year.
This will mean big savings for over 5 million leaseholders.
Labour is taking action where others failed.
This will mean big savings for over 5 million leaseholders.
Labour is taking action where others failed.
I am proud that the Labour Government is supporting our veterans.
January 26, 2026 at 6:02 PM
I am proud that the Labour Government is supporting our veterans.
I welcomed the Government rejoining the Erasmus Scheme to offer new opportunities to young people and to support economic growth.
January 26, 2026 at 4:57 PM
I welcomed the Government rejoining the Erasmus Scheme to offer new opportunities to young people and to support economic growth.
I welcomed the publication of the Warm Homes Plan, which will be a huge benefit to residents across Reading, and demonstrates the level of ambition this Labour Government has for improving the housing stock in the UK.
January 23, 2026 at 8:11 AM
I welcomed the publication of the Warm Homes Plan, which will be a huge benefit to residents across Reading, and demonstrates the level of ambition this Labour Government has for improving the housing stock in the UK.
We must never forget the lessons of The Holocaust, which is why it was a solemn privilege to sign The Book of Commitment.
I want to thank The Holocaust Educational Trust for their vital work and I would like to offer my wholehearted support.
Learn more here: www.het.org.uk/26-book-of-c...
I want to thank The Holocaust Educational Trust for their vital work and I would like to offer my wholehearted support.
Learn more here: www.het.org.uk/26-book-of-c...
January 22, 2026 at 1:49 PM
We must never forget the lessons of The Holocaust, which is why it was a solemn privilege to sign The Book of Commitment.
I want to thank The Holocaust Educational Trust for their vital work and I would like to offer my wholehearted support.
Learn more here: www.het.org.uk/26-book-of-c...
I want to thank The Holocaust Educational Trust for their vital work and I would like to offer my wholehearted support.
Learn more here: www.het.org.uk/26-book-of-c...
It was important to listen to the Danish Government's concerns about Greenland, when I visited Denmark as part of a delegation of MPs.
The future of Greenland is a matter for the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark. 🧵1/3
The future of Greenland is a matter for the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark. 🧵1/3
January 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM
It was important to listen to the Danish Government's concerns about Greenland, when I visited Denmark as part of a delegation of MPs.
The future of Greenland is a matter for the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark. 🧵1/3
The future of Greenland is a matter for the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark. 🧵1/3
Last week I visited the Royal Berkshire Hospital with Ashley Dalton, the Minister for Public Health.
Across England, the NHS saw the waiting list fall by more than 86,000 in November to 7.31 million, that’s the second biggest drop in 15 years.
Across England, the NHS saw the waiting list fall by more than 86,000 in November to 7.31 million, that’s the second biggest drop in 15 years.
January 19, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Last week I visited the Royal Berkshire Hospital with Ashley Dalton, the Minister for Public Health.
Across England, the NHS saw the waiting list fall by more than 86,000 in November to 7.31 million, that’s the second biggest drop in 15 years.
Across England, the NHS saw the waiting list fall by more than 86,000 in November to 7.31 million, that’s the second biggest drop in 15 years.
My weekly update:
🏥 Welcoming the Minister for Public Health to the RBH
🎭 Campaigning for Reading Gaol to become an arts & heritage hub
📢 Raising local issues in Parliament
🏥 Welcoming the Minister for Public Health to the RBH
🎭 Campaigning for Reading Gaol to become an arts & heritage hub
📢 Raising local issues in Parliament
January 17, 2026 at 11:22 AM
My weekly update:
🏥 Welcoming the Minister for Public Health to the RBH
🎭 Campaigning for Reading Gaol to become an arts & heritage hub
📢 Raising local issues in Parliament
🏥 Welcoming the Minister for Public Health to the RBH
🎭 Campaigning for Reading Gaol to become an arts & heritage hub
📢 Raising local issues in Parliament
I was delighted to welcome Ashley Dalton, the Minister for Public Health at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Since July 2024, NHS waiting lists have fallen by 312,000, and November saw the second biggest monthly drop in NHS waiting lists in 15 years. That’s the difference a Labour Government makes.
Since July 2024, NHS waiting lists have fallen by 312,000, and November saw the second biggest monthly drop in NHS waiting lists in 15 years. That’s the difference a Labour Government makes.
January 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
I was delighted to welcome Ashley Dalton, the Minister for Public Health at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Since July 2024, NHS waiting lists have fallen by 312,000, and November saw the second biggest monthly drop in NHS waiting lists in 15 years. That’s the difference a Labour Government makes.
Since July 2024, NHS waiting lists have fallen by 312,000, and November saw the second biggest monthly drop in NHS waiting lists in 15 years. That’s the difference a Labour Government makes.
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The most ambitious SEND training package in our country’s history.
Every child in every nursery, school & college across England will be taught by staff who can support a range of needs.
Labour is building schools where every child can achieve & thrive.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Every child in every nursery, school & college across England will be taught by staff who can support a range of needs.
Labour is building schools where every child can achieve & thrive.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
£200 million to be spent on Send training for teachers
There will also be a new expectation for all staff in every school, college and nursery to receive training on Send
www.independent.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 8:14 AM
The most ambitious SEND training package in our country’s history.
Every child in every nursery, school & college across England will be taught by staff who can support a range of needs.
Labour is building schools where every child can achieve & thrive.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Every child in every nursery, school & college across England will be taught by staff who can support a range of needs.
Labour is building schools where every child can achieve & thrive.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
The Ukrainian Community Centre in Reading is doing incredibly important work to preserve Ukrainian language, culture and heritage, and I was pleased to recognise this work in Parliament.
January 15, 2026 at 8:47 AM
The Ukrainian Community Centre in Reading is doing incredibly important work to preserve Ukrainian language, culture and heritage, and I was pleased to recognise this work in Parliament.
It was good to be able to show my support for Jamaica at the Hurricane Melissa Disaster Appeal Upholding Service.
The church service at St Michael's Church was part of the campaign to support Jamaica which many local organisations have been running to raise funds. 🧵1/2
The church service at St Michael's Church was part of the campaign to support Jamaica which many local organisations have been running to raise funds. 🧵1/2
January 12, 2026 at 5:12 PM
It was good to be able to show my support for Jamaica at the Hurricane Melissa Disaster Appeal Upholding Service.
The church service at St Michael's Church was part of the campaign to support Jamaica which many local organisations have been running to raise funds. 🧵1/2
The church service at St Michael's Church was part of the campaign to support Jamaica which many local organisations have been running to raise funds. 🧵1/2
It was a privilege to meet Tutu's mum at the open mic night at Tutu's cafe in East Reading.
Mama was able to visit her family after I asked the Home Office to look into its initial decision not to grant her a visa.
Mama was able to visit her family after I asked the Home Office to look into its initial decision not to grant her a visa.
January 11, 2026 at 12:14 PM
It was a privilege to meet Tutu's mum at the open mic night at Tutu's cafe in East Reading.
Mama was able to visit her family after I asked the Home Office to look into its initial decision not to grant her a visa.
Mama was able to visit her family after I asked the Home Office to look into its initial decision not to grant her a visa.
I paid tribute to the great work by Labour locally to make bus routes available to more rural communities who often lack access to regular public transport.
January 9, 2026 at 2:55 PM
I paid tribute to the great work by Labour locally to make bus routes available to more rural communities who often lack access to regular public transport.
The PM's visit on Monday reported in the Reading Chronicle.
Great to hear more about how the Government is helping residents with the cost of living, with key policies like the freeze in rail fares and help with energy bills.
Great to hear more about how the Government is helping residents with the cost of living, with key policies like the freeze in rail fares and help with energy bills.
January 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM
The PM's visit on Monday reported in the Reading Chronicle.
Great to hear more about how the Government is helping residents with the cost of living, with key policies like the freeze in rail fares and help with energy bills.
Great to hear more about how the Government is helping residents with the cost of living, with key policies like the freeze in rail fares and help with energy bills.
During a debate on the UK Town of Culture competition I highlighted much of the wonderful heritage we are so fortunate to enjoy including Reading Abbey, Reading Gaol, and our links to the writer Jane Austen. I also highlighted my campaign to turn Reading Gaol into an arts and heritage hub.
January 8, 2026 at 8:31 AM
During a debate on the UK Town of Culture competition I highlighted much of the wonderful heritage we are so fortunate to enjoy including Reading Abbey, Reading Gaol, and our links to the writer Jane Austen. I also highlighted my campaign to turn Reading Gaol into an arts and heritage hub.
It was great having the Prime Minister in Reading and to speak with residents about the Government’s work to stand up for communities like ours.
If there any issues that you would like to raise, please contact me using the details provided at the end of this video.
If there any issues that you would like to raise, please contact me using the details provided at the end of this video.
January 6, 2026 at 4:52 PM
It was great having the Prime Minister in Reading and to speak with residents about the Government’s work to stand up for communities like ours.
If there any issues that you would like to raise, please contact me using the details provided at the end of this video.
If there any issues that you would like to raise, please contact me using the details provided at the end of this video.
It was an honour to host the Prime Minister in Emmer Green this morning alongside my colleagues Yuan Yang MP and Liv Bailey MP. 🧵1/2
January 5, 2026 at 2:28 PM
It was an honour to host the Prime Minister in Emmer Green this morning alongside my colleagues Yuan Yang MP and Liv Bailey MP. 🧵1/2
It was a privilege to be able to show my support for Stuart and Amanda Stephens and their family at this very difficult time.
Yesterday's event was a wonderful tribute to Olly.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yesterday's event was a wonderful tribute to Olly.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Walk marks fifth anniversary of murdered Olly Stephen's death
Olly Stephens was 13 when he was stabbed to death in Reading, Berkshire, on 3 January 2021.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 2:49 PM
It was a privilege to be able to show my support for Stuart and Amanda Stephens and their family at this very difficult time.
Yesterday's event was a wonderful tribute to Olly.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yesterday's event was a wonderful tribute to Olly.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I would like to let constituents know that my office will be closed from 24 December to 5 January.
I hope that everyone has a safe and restful Christmas, but those who need support over the holidays can find some useful contact details below.
I hope that everyone has a safe and restful Christmas, but those who need support over the holidays can find some useful contact details below.
December 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I would like to let constituents know that my office will be closed from 24 December to 5 January.
I hope that everyone has a safe and restful Christmas, but those who need support over the holidays can find some useful contact details below.
I hope that everyone has a safe and restful Christmas, but those who need support over the holidays can find some useful contact details below.
