In Parliament: Business Questions—Planning Policy

04 September 2025

In Business Questions, I raised serious concerns about the way current national planning policy is undermining local democracy and failing our communities. In towns like Buntingford and Royston, developers are imposing inappropriate bolt-on estates that do nothing to meet the urgent need for genuinely affordable housing. This approach is not only damaging our towns—it’s eroding public trust in the Government’s housebuilding ambitions. I called for a debate on Government time to ensure that the presumption in favour of sustainable development actually delivers for local communities.

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In Parliament: Living standards in the East of England.

03 September 2025

In this Westminster Hall debate on living standards in the East of England, I highlighted the deep-rooted inequalities facing our region—where too many families are trapped in cycles of low pay, insecure housing, and limited access to public services. I made clear that poverty here is not inevitable; it’s the result of political choices and underinvestment.

I called for urgent action to build genuinely affordable homes, improve transport links, and ensure that economic growth reaches every corner of our communities.

Tackling poverty requires bold, targeted public investment and a commitment to fairness that puts people before profit.

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In Parliament: DESNZ Questions

15 July 2025

In this round of DESNZ Questions, I asked the Minister whether it would consider introducing a scheme for free installation of solar energy systems to businesses and households to help reduce energy bills, given the success of similar schemes in other countries.

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