The Joint Intelligence Committee report describes ecological collapse as posing catastrophic & irreversible risks to the UK. I asked what steps the Ministry of Defence is taking to coordinate action across Govt. Parliament must be allowed to scrutinise these findings and the Govt response.

A welcome win for penguin welfare. Merlin’s commitment to end gentoo breeding and improve conditions for the birds is a significant step forward. But they must now commit to the penguins having outdoor space.

The strongest sign yet of climate impact. Bella has sought out some shade. Usually no sun spot is hot enough! But seriously, I've talked a lot in the last week about looking after vulnerable people in extreme heat. Thinking about animals is important too www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwel...

We cannot let political dramas distract Government & Parliament from focusing on the security threats from nature collapse & climate breakdown. Food shortages, extreme heat & drought pose major risks which must be addressed My article for Politics Home www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

With Parliament not sitting this week, I’ve had a chance to reflect on what I value most about this job. Right near the top of that list is visiting schools and speaking with students, from primary school right through to sixth form.

Keeping hens confined in cages is outdated and cruel. The Government promised action in its Animal Welfare Strategy. Now it must deliver on its promises. Thanks to The Humane League UK for inviting me to the #UnlockTheCageAge protest.

The first duty of any Govt is to keep the public safe. That means recognising that national security is changing. Alongside traditional threats, we need resilience against flooding, extreme heat, food, water & energy insecurity. It would be a dereliction of duty to let political drama distract us

Wonderful to visit Dogs Trust at their Snetterton Rehoming Centre. Great to see the amazing work being done to care for dogs like the lovely Maude and find them a loving home! #DogsTrust #ADogIsForLife

The first duty of any Govt is to keep the public safe. @thecccuk.bsky.social could not be clearer. On our current path, by 2050 nine in ten homes could be at risk of overheating and 40°C heatwaves may become common across the UK. That is why we need a dedicated Climate Protection Unit in No. 10.

If even the fmr Director of Standards at the International Fur Federation says fur farming is “an inherently cruel practice”, the industry’s excuses are falling apart. The fur industry is welfare-washing cruelty. Cruelty is baked into the practice itself. It’s time for an outright ban on fur imports

The most fundamental duty of any Govt is to keep the public safe. @thecccuk.bsky.social today shows we are sleepwalking towards catastrophe. Our children will not forgive us if the Govt & Parliament fail to take these risks seriously due to being distracted by current political dramas.

We should be investing more in helping countries transition to cleaner energy and build resilience against the climate crisis, not pulling support at such a critical moment. Cutting £800 million from the world’s largest dedicated climate fund at this stage makes no sense whatsoever.

I am delighted that Eye now has a permanent post office again. For far too long, residents have been left without this vital service. With no bank in the town, having a post office is crucial for businesses and residents.

It is clear that El Niño is stronger than previously expected. While its immediate impacts are being felt across the Pacific, we are likely to feel the consequences here through colder and harsher autumn and winter in the months ahead.

I’m proud to be supporting #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. Action for Mental Health means recognising that small steps can make a real difference, whether that is checking in on a friend, taking time to rest, speaking openly about mental health or reaching out for support.

This is fantastic news for Bungay and for everyone who enjoys Falcon Meadow and the River Waveney. It is a much-loved local space, valued by swimmers, walkers, and the wider community alike, and this designation rightly recognises its importance. www.edp24.co.uk/news/2610775...

Climate-wrecking airports, intrusive digital ID and more social security cuts. This is Labour’s unshifting agenda. Our Green amendment to the King’s Speech demands strong climate and nature action, rent controls, water nationalisation, and wealth taxes. We are listening to what people really need.

It’s Foster Care Fortnight! Could you foster? I've been asked to shine a light on some amazing local authority foster carers here in the east of England. They make such a difference to children's lives.

This was a really disappointing King's Speech from the Govt. What the country & Govt needed was a fundamental reset. One that brings about a transformative agenda to tackle the major challenges we face as a nation. This speech failed to do that.

Nothing meaningful in this King’s Speech about nature loss, which is not just an environmental issue, but is a threat to our water supply, food, health and national security. #KingsSpeech

A message to Keir Starmer ahead of the King's Speech.

Training more dentists in the East of England is a vital step towards tackling the long-running shortage of NHS dentists. That is why it’s great to see that UEA has opened applications for its first undergraduate dentistry training places.

The Renters’ Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of legislation passed by this Parliament. Not only will it give renters greater security, it will also help keep pets out of shelters by ending the situation where families are forced to choose between their home and their pet.

Access to social media for children and teenagers has been widely debated recently. Over the last few weeks, I’ve had hundreds of emails from parents and I've met with pupils and teachers at Harleston Sancroft and Hartismere School to discuss their views.

Therapy animals can make such a big difference. I've recently met three wonderful animals who help people with special educational needs: the beautiful Prestur the horse, and a very friendly duck (Pancake) and bantum hen (Lovely). I can see how they help build confidence and emotional connections.

Delighted to see strong Green results across Waveney Valley including Green gains in Diss, Bungay and Hoxne & Eye. We also held our seats in Halesworth, Upper Gipping and Thedwastre North.

Happy 100th birthday to David Attenborough. He has shaped how generations understand the natural world and why we need to protect and restore it. The environmental movement owes him an enormous debt.

Great to be knocking on the last few doors with Andrew Stringer in Stowupland this morning.

Today is the day. Across Waveney Valley, we have fantastic candidates standing for election, so wherever you are, you can vote for a Green councillor dedicated to working for your community.

Good luck to Green candidates in Wales today! I was delighted to visit Cardiff last week and join the campaign trail with @anthonyslaughter.bsky.social

Great to be out in Gislingham today with Rowland Warboys, the Green candidate in Hartismere. Really positive reception on the doors. People recognise the track record of Greens as hard-working local representatives

Teresa Davis is an experienced district councillor and is now running for the County Council. On Thursday, if you live in Thredling, which covers Worlingworth, Debenham and the surrounding areas, I would strongly encourage you to vote for Teresa.

People are looking for a change in this election, but I know they want to vote for parties who will be focused on making a real difference locally. On 7th May, for change and for a strong track record of local action, Vote Green.

On Thursday, you’ll have an important decision to make. The work of Councillors may not be glamorous and is often overlooked, but it has a real impact on daily life across our communities. I've written in East Anglia bylines on why you should vote Green this week.

Christina Kenna will make an outstanding representative for West Depwade. Her experience as a primary headteacher means she brings real expertise on education. On Thursday, vote for a local councillor who will be an active representative for the community.

The exodus of dentists from the NHS continues. The Government must press ahead with reform of the dental contract, so we can keep dentists in the NHS. NHS dentistry must be properly funded. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Food security is one of the biggest threats we face as a nation. When Parliament returns, we need Govt ministers in the chamber to set out clearly how they will protect our food security in the immediate term and how we will build a more sustainable food system for the future.

Thank you so much to everyone at Gislingham Primary for inviting me to speak at your assembly. It was a real pleasure to spend time with the pupils, and I really appreciated the warm welcome from the boys and girls. I also had a great conversation with Richard, the headteacher.

Will Porteous is getting a great response on the doorstep. Living in Roydon with his family, he has been working for a better community for years. Now, he is ready to take the next step. On election day, Will is standing to be County Councillor for Diss and Roydon.

100 days since the Govt was forced to release its National Security Assessment which said that ecosystem collapse is a threat to national security. Parliament has still not been allowed to scrutinise its findings. We must have a Parliamentary debate.

Animal testing is not incidental suffering. It is systemic, deliberate, and built into the process itself. Science has moved on. We no longer need to rely on cruel animal testing.

It is unforgivable that while my constituents are struggling to pay their energy bills, oil giants are cashing in on the war in Iran. That cannot be right. We need a stronger windfall tax www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Renters’ Rights Act is the biggest change to renting in nearly 40 years. Learn about your new rights by joining one of @GenerationrentUK’s Renters’ Rights Awareness Week webinars below: www.generationrent.org/renters-righ...

It was great knocking on doors with Ed Gillespie in Harleston. I know he will make a phenomenal councillor for East Depwade, which covers Harleston, the Pulhams and the surrounding villages.

While the Government may point to wider achievements in the NHS, the state of NHS dentistry remains dire. Our current model of funding NHS dentistry will only lead to a worsening service.

Really valuable discussions last week with the Harleston & District Business Forum, hearing directly from local businesses about the challenges they face.

It was fantastic to speak at Pulham Primary School, where I answered lots of questions about my work as an MP and how we can look after the environment. I always enjoy meeting pupils across my constituency and visiting local schools.

I was pleased to host a roundtable in Parliament today with animal protection researchers and campaigners. Great discussion on how we can advance protections for animals and the case for an Animal Protection Commission.

I've spoken at the National Growth Debate today on the need to address energy security, bring down people's bills, and tackle climate breakdown. While today's announcements are welcome, we still need to do a lot more if we're to protect people from the increasing economic shocks.

Great to be back in Bacton with Cllr Andrew Stringer earlier this month. The Greens have a strong track record of delivering on the council, and with more councillors, we can do even more for people in the community.