It was a privilege to attend the Great Western Railway Service of Remembrance, and to remember members of railway staff who gave their lives to defend our freedom.

It was an honour that The Queen attended the service.

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

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

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.

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.

My weekly update including:
🏠 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.

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 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.

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My weekly update including:
🔬 Ada Lovelace Day
🍻 Narrowboat pub campaign
🚨 Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour

Wonderful to attend the Pride of Reading Awards today, and a huge congratulations to all those who won or who were nominated for an award.

I’m calling for the Narrowboat pub to be reopened as a proper community pub 🍻This much-loved local spot should remain part of our area’s social life — not be lost for good.