I asked the Water Minister to outline what action the government is taking to improve compensation for households and businesses if they have their water cut off or have low pressure. In the past residents have had to wait too long before receiving compensation.

I strongly encourage cycling but I’m concerned about the dangerous and irresponsible use of e-bikes and e-scooters, particular when sharing spaces with pedestrians and breaking the speed limit. If you are concerned about this issue please complete my survey at: mattroddamp.com/escooters

My weekly update including: 📱 Tackling online harms 💷 Support with the cost of living 🔋 Dangerous e-bike survey: mattroddamp.com/escooters

I’m backing government action to tackle online harms and have written to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology to raise both my own concerns and those of local residents. Thanks to BBC Radio Berkshire for covering this important issue.

It was wonderful to attend the historic Mayor Making ceremony in the town hall last night, I would like to pay tribute to the outgoing Mayor Cllr Alice Mpofu-Coles and also to welcome the new Mayor, Cllr Paul Gittings. I am looking forward to supporting the new Mayor's charities.

My weekly update including: 💷 Gurkha pensions campaign 📱 Social media consultation 🚗 Parking & electric vehicle charging

The future of Thames Water is very important to residents and I have been raising a number of issues on their behalf. The government will always act in the national interest on these issues, and while the company remains financially stable, the government stands ready for all eventualities.

This demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of the reality for working parents. Labour’s landmark free breakfast club programme is supporting working families and making sure kids start the day ready to learn. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Investment in early years education is vital for our children, but also a crucial downpayment on our country’s economic future, and I praised the government’s work in this important area.

My weekly update including: - Reading meningitis cases (please see my full update here: www.mattrodda.net/news/2026/05...) - The King's Speech - Local community events

It was great to be able to help residents and Councillors Mohammed Ayub and David Stevens in the Baker Street Area Neighborhood Association litter pick today.

The European Partnership Bill will strengthen our ties with the EU, which is particularly important for small businesses working in vital supply chains for our economy.

I was pleased to see the Clean Water Bill in yesterday’s King’s Speech which will clean up the water industry by bringing enforcement agencies together under one regulator, and creating a new Water Ombudsman. 🧵1/2

Many thanks to Times Radio for taking the time to speak to me about my continued support for the Prime Minister, who is doing an excellent job in difficult circumstances, delivering on our manifesto commitments at home and navigating a challenging situation on the international stage.

I'm supporting Keir Starmer, he is showing real leadership at a difficult time for our country and the world as a whole.

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My weekly update including: 🚒 Speaking about the importance of funding for fire services 🚨 Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour

I raised concerns about the impact that any potential cuts to neighbouring fire services would have on our own excellent service here in Berkshire.

My weekly update including: - Protecting children online - Campaigning to keep local post offices - Memorial service to PC Andrew Harper

Good response on the doorstep in Park Ward today.

I spoke about the devastating effects of online bullying and my support for the government’s consultation into children’s safety online which you can contribute to here: www.gov.uk/government/c...

It was a privilege to attend and show my support for PC Andrew Harper’s family and Thames Valley Police at the unveiling of the memorial to him next to Forbury Gardens.

Great to talk to Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, about more Government funding for the Hexagon.

It was great to visit Reading Buses to see the new fully electric 26 service. Click below to find out more about this route: www.reading-buses.co.uk/services/RBU...

My weekly update including: - Support for vulnerable young people - Campaigning for Gurkha pensions - Promoting access to sport

I am delighted that local students will benefit from the Labour Government agreeing the new Erasmus Plus scheme from next year, this will offer a wide range of exciting opportunities to study in the EU to local young people. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Important news about a new hospital in today's Reading Chronicle.

My weekly update, this week as Parliament is in recess I have been working on a number of local community projects.

Good to talk to residents today with my colleague, Liv Bailey MP, and our Battle Ward team, council candidate, Pratikshya Gurung and councillors, Wendy Griffith and Amjad Tarar.

I’m backing Reading Borough Council’s new Public Space Protection Order to tackle anti-social behaviour in our town. The PSPO gives council and police more powers to deal with aggressive begging, street drinking, the anti-social use of e-bikes & scooters, and dangerous dogs.

Wishing a very Happy Easter to everyone celebrating today.

It was a privilege to listen to teachers, parents, and students at Hartland High School alongside the Schools Minister Georgia Gould and my colleague Yuan Yang MP to discuss SEND support and new investment in the Reading area.

As more residents move to electric vehicles it’s vital that those without off road parking have a reliable charging solution. That’s why I am pleased to see that Reading Borough Council has launched a scheme for discounted cross-pavement EV charging.

Post offices are vital to local communities, which is why I have been calling for the Post Office to recruit a new postmaster to resume the service in Caversham Heights. Please complete my survey if you haven’t had a chance yet at: mattroddamp.com/caversham-he...

My weekly update including: 📚 Visit from the Schools Minister 💷 Pension campaign for Gurkha Veterans 🚨 Reading's new Public Space Protection Order

Our Gurkha veterans have served Britain with distinction and we owe them a debt of honour. I spoke about the need for a fair deal for Gurkha veterans who retired before 1997 who are on lower pensions.

I raised the issue of fly tipping, which I know is a concern for residents across Reading, and praised work by Reading Borough Council to tackle this problem. You can learn more about the Love Clean Reading app and reporting fly tipping at www.reading.gov.uk/waste-and-re...