𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐗/𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰. Musk’s platform is proving itself a vile cesspit: its AI generating sexually explicit images of children is horrifying. Every day we tolerate this, we weaken our democracies and endanger our future. www.newsweek.com/grok-apology...

2025 reminded me that we must unite, not divide. With kindness, purpose & pragmatism we can unlock prosperity for all. Grateful for family & community support through my cancer journey. Let’s be kinder, work together & make 2026 a year of shared progress. 👉 bengoldsborough.co.uk/news/f/a-yea...

2025 reminded me that we must unite, not divide. With kindness, purpose & pragmatism we can unlock prosperity for all. Grateful for family & community support through my cancer journey. Let’s be kinder, work together & make 2026 a year of shared progress. 👉 bengoldsborough.co.uk/news/f/a-yea...

🎉 Huge congratulations to everyone in Norfolk recognised in the New Year’s Honours. A special mention to South Norfolk resident Clive Evans of Surlingham, awarded a BEM for outstanding service to charities and local volunteering. Thank you!

⏰ Closing soon! Interested in doing a microbiology PhD? Apply for a project on the Microbes, Microbiomes & Bioinformatics Doctoral Training Programme by 6 January 2026. Find out more about the projects and application requirements➡️ buff.ly/Q24bDLO

Definitely welly weather in the fields! 🥾 As you can see, Timo was not pleased with the idea of stopping for a selfie - always good to have someone who keeps you grounded! 😂🐕 What’s your favourite walk in South Norfolk?

📍233 visits. 17 months. One commitment. Since being elected as South Norfolk’s first Labour MP since 1950, I’ve made 233 visits across our communities. Being an MP isn’t just about Parliament, it’s about listening and acting locally. Explore the map: bengoldsborough.co.uk/bens-visits

Absolutely made up by my pawsome new Christmas jumper featuring Timo! Don’t ask how long it took to take this photo though!… 👀 🎄 🎅 🐕 Hope everyone has a lovely Christmas Day!

#ICYMI 🌾 After months of pressure from farmers and rural Labour MPs, the government has listened. The Family Farm Tax threshold is rising to £2.5m (£5m for couples). I spoke to BBC Radio Norfolk about why this matters for South Norfolk’s 400 farms.

Senior doorkeeper Paul Kehoe helps keep the magic of Parliament running behind the scenes 🎅✨ Paul has worked in the House of Commons since he was 19 years old, for more than 46 years It was an absolute joy to interview him about his lifetime of service

A win for family farms 🌾 After months working hand in glove with South Norfolk farmers, the government has listened. The family farm tax threshold is rising to £2.5m (£5m for couples). Proud to have stood up and delivered. 👉 bengoldsborough.co.uk/f/a-win-for-...

🚨 🎄 We all know an Uncle Jeff — seven sherries in at Christmas dinner, insisting that everything he’s seen on X/Twitter & Facebook is definitely real. AI makes spotting fakes harder, but this video shows what to watch for. Credit to BBC Verify for the great work.

Proud to see our Labour manifesto promise to improve animal welfare delivered with today’s Animal Welfare Strategy 📜🐶 Ending puppy farming, banning trail hunting & snare traps, and improving farmed animal care are real reforms we can celebrate. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Winter sun doing its best 🌲❄️ Timo and I enjoyed a pawsome wander in Thetford Forest. Threw a pinecone… he chased… then ran straight past it. Retrieval still ruff around the edges, but spirits were fetching!

Behind every email and case is a brilliant team. 💙 They’ve worked tirelessly to support me and you, so my office will close from Sat 20 Dec, reopening Mon 5 Jan 2026. I’ll still monitor urgent emails. Please keep the key numbers from the graphic handy.

Christmas should be a time of hope for poultry farmers, but avian flu has made this a brutal year 🦠🐔 In Parliament, I pressed ministers on getting vets where outbreaks are happening. This £1.5bn sector needs real, local support.

With Terry Jermy MP, I’m calling on Norfolk’s Conservative leaders to let county elections go ahead in May 2026. Councillors are already serving 5-year terms. Norfolk voters deserve their say.

South Norfolk farmers set the gold standard for pork & poultry 🐖🐔 In Parliament, I pressed ministers to protect our world-leading animal welfare standards in future trade deals. Pleased to hear a clear commitment to back British farming and British quality.

A big win for young people in South Norfolk: Erasmus+ is back. 🌍 That means study, training and work placements abroad, open to all backgrounds. This Labour Government is investing in opportunity, skills and the future workforce.

🇭🇰 We must keep our word to Hongkongers. Today I’ve written with 33 Labour colleagues to the Migration Minister after the debate on immigration reforms. We’re urging protections for BN(O) families who moved here in good faith, expecting a clear five-year path to settlement.

Power closer to communities. I met with Claire from Norfolk Police to discuss changing the funding formula so more decisions sit locally. That means better support for Police Staff and policing shaped by local needs.

This is more than needed. When I lead the debate for the Petitions Committee in the new year I’ll be talking about the need for the U.K. to take Russian interference in our democracy seriously. The steps taken today are good & I look forward to more happening. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

One of the real highlights of being South Norfolk’s MP is welcoming constituents to Westminster. Today was one of those days. Great to host visitors from Hethersett. If you’re a constituent & would like a tour in 2026, email [email protected]

Seconded, previously @labourlewis.bsky.social was my MP but after moving out of Norwich into blue heartlands I never expected to be represented by a Labour MP let alone one who is so active.

You raised flooding concerns and I acted straight away. Yesterday, I secured a meeting with the Environment Agency and Anglian flood committee to press issues in Surlingham, Claxton, Bawburgh, the Yare–Waveney confluence, pollution from Anglian Water, and support for landowners clearing ditches.

Norfolk has always stood at the heart of our national defence. In Parliament, I pressed the Defence Minister on how our RAF bases and defence assets can strengthen security, freedom and prosperity with our NATO allies. We must stand firm, together. youtu.be/fX3m2nF14as

From Wymondham to Hethersett next, handing Church Farm Shop a Highly Commended in my South Norfolk Small Business Awards. A real family gem: local produce, homemade cakes and yes, I did grab a cinnamon roll. Nominated and voted for by you, and rightly so.

From carol singers to community spirit 🎄 Walking back to Wymondham Market Cross I stumbled on the brilliant South Norfolk Community Choir raising funds for Norwich Food Bank. I got roped into a carol or two – all the right notes, wrong order. #NormalForNorfolk

Celebrating all that’s good about South Norfolk today. Started in Wymondham at C.C. Clements & Sons, awarding George Squires and the team a Highly Commended in my first South Norfolk Small Business Award. Public voted, praise sky-high. 150 years strong.

Today I visited John Farley of iBoxiT at the Norwich Research Park: blown away by their carbon-negative, compostable packaging solutions that out-perform EPS! This innovation will revolutionise haulage & UK food logistics, reduce waste, boost shelf life & add huge value across our food system. 💡🌱

A lovely write up of all the fab work The Quadram Institute has been up to over 2025. I’m so proud to represent the Institute in Parliament! Here’s to a bigger and better 2026! ⭐

Cemetery Lane is pitch black and it’s not safe. Filmed last night at Wymondham Station to show exactly what constituents have been telling me. Norfolk County Council say there’s “not enough collisions” to act. I don’t think that’s good enough. We can fix this. youtu.be/28TXaw_PK5I?...

Healthcare matters: I visited Chet Valley Medical Practice today to speak with Dr Catherine Ashdown–Nicol and Claire Warman about the real pressures on General Practice. Their insight is vital as I raise constituents’ concerns and push ministers for the improvements patients need.

🧵🚨 “𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐊 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬.” I will lead the petition debate after it passed over 100,000 signatures. Thank you to everyone who helped ensure Parliament must now confront this issue head-on. The petition is here: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74... 1/5

⚠️ Red Flood Warning: River Yare & Waveney A surge is expected to raise tide levels between 2am–5am on 11 Dec. Rockland, Claxton & Thurlton at highest risk. 🟠 Amber Warning also in place for the River Waveney. Please check updates and stay safe. check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-w...

A must read article 👇 www.standard.co.uk/comment/uma-...

🧵🚨 “𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐊 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬.” I will lead the petition debate after it passed over 100,000 signatures. Thank you to everyone who helped ensure Parliament must now confront this issue head-on. The petition is here: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74... 1/5

𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐤 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: Delighted to join Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses last night as local business leader Steve Gaskin graduated from the scheme. His immersive education work, built on 30+ years as a Scotland Yard DCI, teacher & forensic psychologist, is inspiring.

185 years is long enough. Wymondham Station must get step-free access to Plat 2. In the Railways Bill debate I pushed again for action, plus progress on Ely & Haughley upgrades & protecting our Mid-Norfolk Heritage Railway. A modern rail system must not leave passengers behind. youtu.be/wU6zkq86vWg

Zarah Sultana voted with the Tories in every vote on the Employment Rights Bill last night. That includes voting to keep the Lords' wrecking amendments on strike ballot thresholds and to keep the 2016 Trade Union Act's restrictions on unions' political funds.

Hats off to Wymondham High School, and to Framingham Earl High, for banning mobiles in the school day. This bold move will help young people focus, cut distractions and protect from online harms. 👏 Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This week showed South Norfolk at its best: championing farmers, backing our food producers, meeting brilliant community groups and kicking off the festive season.🎄 Catch up on everything here: bengoldsborough.co.uk/f/championin...

Our growers need certainty now. Last week I met the U.K. Fruit & Vegetable Association to show my support for producers in South Norfolk, including mushroom growers in Flordon. This follows my joint letter with Terry Jermy MP urging action to protect Britain’s food security.

Very good interview with @joanireid.com. Making many sensible points about how we must have a serious conversation about social media’s impact on young people. I’d also add that I know of a few born in the 1950s & 60s who could spend less time on X and Facebook!

🎄 Feeling festive! 🎄 After a week of Christmas events across South Norfolk, I popped to Norfolk Christmas Trees in Great Melton and picked up this beauty. And if Timo the Keeshond claims he “helped” decorate it… he’s telling tales.

𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫! Huge congratulations to Huggers in Long Stratton, the inaugural winner of South Norfolk’s Small Business Award. A fantastic café at the heart of our community. Lisa and the team truly deserved it! youtu.be/NJ5N8tIg41A

𝐒𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! Great to pop along to the Community Christmas event and always lovely bumping into the wonderful BikeActive team. Plenty happening until 6pm. Check out the flyer to see what’s on!

Christmas starts here! 🎄 Huge thanks to Toft Monks Community Group, Clinks Care Farm and Loddon Brass Band for a brilliant Carols in the Cow Shed. We belted out Jingle Bells, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and O Come All Ye Faithful with mulled wine, apple juice for me, and top-notch mince pies!

Our posties keep Christmas moving! Dropped into the Wymondham Royal Mail sorting office to thank our incredible posties for everything they do all year round. It’s a manic time with cards & parcels flying. When you see your postie, give them a thanks! @cwunews.bsky.social @cwueasternno5.bsky.social

Working together delivers better results. Great to meet Wymondham Councillors to discuss how we can collaborate on the issues that matter to our town. Party labels shouldn’t block good ideas. I’m focused on getting the best outcomes for you.