It’s absurd that private jet fuel is still untaxed when ordinary people are seeing living costs go up and up. I joined We Are Possible to call on the Chancellor to end this unfairness & make the richest pay their fair share, to support our public services & a healthy environment

I said yesterday that the chancellor was laying the ground for her budget as hard choices for everyone but the wealthiest.⁣ And now the chancellor is reportedly going to cut vital funding for desperately needed home insulation to cut bills.

This morning the Chancellor spoke of difficult decisions for everyone but the ultra-rich. It’s time to tackle the cost of living crisis, end child poverty and invest in our vital public services by taxing extreme wealth fairly.

Make no mistake, the Chancellor is laying the groundwork for her budget as hard choices for everyone but the wealthiest.⁣ ⁣ 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 on taxing extreme wealth, 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 on shifting the burden onto those with the broadest shoulders.⁣

We must ensure polluters, not the poorest, pay for climate action. Ahead of COP30, we have written to the Prime Minister, urging him to ensure that those most responsible bear the cost.

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This morning, I stood alongside families outside Norfolk County Hall for #EveryPairTellsAStory. Each pair of shoes lying on the ground represents a child who has been failed by the SEND system.

Since 2015, an average of 53 bank branches have closed every month nationwide. Over 85% of banks in Waveney Valley have shut during that time. This isn’t sustainable. I’ve written in this week’s EADT on why we need more banking hubs to keep communities connected. www.eadt.co.uk/news/2557825...

Nicola is one of 29 families who lost loved ones in the Chinook helicopter crash. The Govt still refuses to release key documents, denying truth and justice. Today I urged ministers to meet the families and the cross-party group of MPs supporting them

For the vast majority of people (except Ukrainians and Hongkongers) there is NO WAY to claim asylum in the UK without coming by small boat The only way to stop people making dangerous boat crossings to the UK is by creating safe and managed routes Govt's plan is delusional

Thank you to @AFR_UK for a great session on #HerbiesLaw. The Government still hasn’t set a timeframe to phase out animal experiments. With proven modern non-animal research methods worldwide, it’s cruel and needless to continue. As a nation of animal lovers, we must act.

Farage's motion on leaving the European Convention on Human Rights failed: 154 votes to 96 All 4 @greenparty.org.uk MPs voted against it, because we believe international agreements on human rights are a good thing. But only 63 out of 401 Labour MPs did: votes.parliament.uk/votes/common...

It is horrifying that Netanyahu has bombed Gaza, a clear violation of the ceasefire. The unimaginable suffering in Gaza must end. We must demand justice and reparations for all victims of atrocities.

Don't forget that I am hiring! If you’d like to join my small Westminster team as Senior Parliamentary Assistant & help maximise my impact as an MP, applications due noon, 10th of November, please see: greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...

I was proud to join the #TaxTheBanks action yesterday, and I’m calling on other MPs to do the same. We are at a vital moment. Now is the time to invest in our future: in our schools & public services, in the move to a green economy.

I can’t thank Yellow Wellies enough for their valuable insights in Parliament today. The Mind Your Head campaign does incredible work supporting farmers through difficult times.

Great to join business and political leaders from across Suffolk at #SuffolkConvention2 to discuss how we promote all that’s great about our county. I stressed that protecting our natural environment and backing local small businesses are key to Suffolk’s future.

I was pleased to attend the Macmillan Cancer coffee morning in Parliament last week. Every cancer patient deserves support through one of the most difficult times in their life. The work that Macmillan does is truly invaluable,

I found it incredibly moving to visit the art exhibition Gaza: Remains the Story yesterday in Diss. In the middle of such heartbreak in Palestine, it’s so crucial to remember the depth and beauty of Palestinian history and culture.

We can’t survive without nature. Proud to stand with @chrisgpackham.bsky.social kham and @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social to launch our Bill giving nature the legal protections it deserves. The Greens will keep fighting for nature, because when we protect nature, we protect everything we depend on.

I spoke in Parliament this morning about the huge impact of the post office closure & loss of essential banking services in Halesworth. I am calling for the govt to accelerate the roll out of banking hubs, prioritising rural communities at greatest risk of financial isolation.

I am hiring! If you’d like to join my small Westminster team as Senior Parliamentary Assistant & help maximise my impact as an MP, please see: greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...

Great to support @leagueacs.bsky.social yesterday & speak about the need to strengthen the hunting ban, enhance enforcement and stop the 'accidental' killing of innocent wildlife. Govt must deliver on its promise to consult by end of the year. #EndHunting

Delighted to support the @waspicampaign.bsky.social and the work of the Norfolk and Suffolk WASPI groups campaigning for the justice denied to them by our government - despite previous promises. 7050 women in Waveney Valley were born in the 1950s & should be given fair and fast compensation.

I met the most famous resident of Downing Street today

Honoured to join a cross-party group of MPs, my constituent Nicola & relatives of the 29 lost in the Chinook ZD576 crash, presenting the Chinook Justice Campaign petition at Downing Street & asking for an end to the cover up. We must determine what went wrong & ensure it cannot again.

Urgent action is needed to rebuild NHS dentistry - I’ve heard far too many stories of my constituents going without treatment or driving for hours to find a dentist. Clarity must be given on how we will attract & keep new dentists in dental deserts such as Waveney Valley.

Please consider supporting this @chinookjustice.bsky.social petition, seeking for the MOD to release critical documents to a judge-led, public inquiry, to uncover the circumstances of RAF helicopter ZD 576's crash, and provide justice for the families of those lost. www.change.org/p/justice-fo...

My thoughts are with all those being reunited with their loved ones today after two years of captivity by Hamas & with the Palestinians who have also been freed by Israel. The past few days have made me dare to hope for a lasting peace where everyone can live in safety & freedom

The @ciwf.org.uk honest labelling quiz shows how misleading labels on Chicken products can be. I found the quiz fascinating, and it really highlighted the need for a Mandatory method of production labelling. I wholeheartedly support this campaign. www.ciwf.org.uk/our-campaign...

I'm holding more MP surgeries, giving you the opportunity to speak with me about any issues. Upcoming surgery dates are: Friday 17th October 2025 – Diss Friday 31st October 2025 – Geldeston Friday 7th November 2025 – Diss Friday 14th November 2025 – Pulham St Mary

I dropped into the Halesworth Community Larder to see another great community scheme in action. Run by Halesworth Volunteer Centre together with St Mary’s Church and Blyth Valley Team Ministry, the Larder is an invaluable resource for the town and beyond.

Two years after the senseless acts of violence and horrific attacks of 7 October, I am thinking of everyone who lost loved ones and those who are still held hostage and waiting to be reunited with those held hostage.

It was really great to visit Bungay High School and spend time talking with staff and students. I’m delighted that Bungay High is part of the network of Climate Ambassadors in Waveney Valley,

I’m sorry to say that I’m not able to attend the @greenparty.org.uk conference this year, as it coincides with my Dad’s funeral. I really hope everyone has a great time in Bournemouth.

I loved taking part in Halesworth Climate Action weekend, exploring ways to meet our energy needs sustainably. I spoke about the action we need nationally and locally to tackle the climate emergency, make us more resilient and lower bills.

Appalling act of violence in Manchester today. The rise of hate and religious hatred is completely unacceptable. These are horrific antisemitic attacks which we must all condemn.

It’s crucial that we keep the local in local government. That is why I'm backing the three-unitary council option for both Norfolk and Suffolk

I am deeply disappointed by the announcement that Bungay High will no longer offer a sixth form. Since the sudden decision at the start of the school year to not continue with a planned new intake of sixth form students, I have been engaging with the school regularly.

Great to sit down with Lord Deben last night to talk green politics, my journey to Parliament and more. Fantastic discussion with a local audience at the Debenham Lion on the benefits of a green economy and the costs of not acting.

It was great to get together last night with party members from across Waveney Valley to talk about my first year as your MP. Delighted to be joined by @cllrctopping.bsky.social, our mayoral candidate for Norfolk and Suffolk,

I had such a great time yesterday at the Waveney Volunteers for Nature Open Day on Brockdish Common. Loads for people of all ages, from art displays to building your own bug hotel.

"This Labour government is no kind of green government." @sianberry.bsky.social speaks to Sky News about Labour's baffling decision to allow a second runway at Gatwick airport.

I had a great afternoon going around Diss. It’s brilliant to see new businesses opening, including a new Co-op. I also had the chance to chat with businesses, including Timpson’s in Diss, about how Diss high street is doing well.

Every child deserves the support they need to thrive. The challenges surrounding SEND provision are immense, with many families, schools, and councils at crisis point. The voices of children, parents, and teachers must be at the centre of all plans for SEND.

East Suffolk Council made the right decision in refusing permission for the mega-chicken factory in Shadingfield. This decision protects animal welfare by stopping hundreds of thousands of birds from being crammed into cruel conditions & it safeguards the local environment.

After an eventful week, it was great to be out doing what matters most, meeting constituents at my surgery in Bunwell and catching up with residents in Carleton Rode who shared their concerns about flooding risks and support for special educational needs.

I spoke to @itvanglia.bsky.social yesterday about Bungay High. I have written to the headteacher to ask why this was only announced on the first day of term. If any students need my support, please do get in touch: [email protected].

Congratulations to @elliechowns.bsky.social who has been chosen unanimously by the Green MPs as Leader of the Parliamentary Green Party in the House of Commons.

This is an awful situation for students at Bungay High. I have written to the headteacher to ask how this has happened and what support is in place for the students and teachers affected. The focus has to now be on helping the students find suitable alternatives as speedily as possible.