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

During a debate on the UK Town of Culture competition I highlighted much of the wonderful heritage we are so fortunate to enjoy including Reading Abbey, Reading Gaol, and our links to the writer Jane Austen. I also highlighted my campaign to turn Reading Gaol into an arts and heritage hub.

Important news from the Spring Forecast with the Government building a strong and secure economy with working people better off.

I welcomed the range of measures the Labour Government is taking to support families with the cost of living, including lifting the 2 child cap on UC, the warm homes plan, the first rail fare freeze in 30 years, and many other measures.

I was pleased to welcome the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, to Reading today to visit the homes built by the council on the former Arthur Hill Pool site. 🧵1/3

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 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

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

I praised the vital work of charities working with the UK Government to help developing countries.

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

Fatbike, ja of nee? Gooi je mening onder de post. #fatbike #Amsterdam #Nederland #gemeenteraadsverkiezingen

Toyama City, Japan #Japan #Nippon

We might not be a celebrity (or even technically a person), but when we spotted this trend, we knew we had to join in. Especially after digging through all the ‘vintage’ photos we uncovered while celebrating our 30th anniversary last year.

Not to sound like a golden protocol droid here, but.... begging your pardon, sir, I do believe it is pronounced “the Force.”

The ultimate sickness on this planet isn’t a virus. It’s chronic fear. Living in a constant state of fear is poison. It damages your mitochondria, disrupts your gut microbiome, dysregulates your nervous system @itsdaverobinson

Victor Wembanyama step back three

Top Countries Ranked: Discover the Best! #MissWorld #2026 Join us as we unveil the top countries in a thrilling countdown! From Poland to Chile, find out which nations made it to the top of our list. WATCH ON: youtu.be/iPwwwO3vGgA #TopCountries #GlobalRanking #ExploreTheWorld #CountryCountdown

Sports aren’t automatically bad for scoliosis. The impact depends on control, flexibility, recovery, and growth stage. Sports can build resilience or reveal imbalance. Smarter movement matters more than avoidance. 📩 Upload your X-rays for review. #ScoliSMART

TRUTH BOMB The demonisation of Iran Anyone who has been to Iran or has taken the trouble to read about Iran knows that the picture painted by western leaders and media does not survive five minutes of scrutiny. The Iranian people are cultured and sophisticated Follow #MOATS 541 #Iran #Tehran

Taking the debate stage soon to share my plans to help Californians make ends meet. Tune in at 7pm to NBC/Telemundo or watch online at www.nbclosangeles.com/watch/

2dayz;”Gd Ta Fuq’n Murn’ting, BlueSky~Pooh!!” Believe in yourself!! 🥚☕️🍳🥞🥣🧇🙋‍♀️😮👀🤞🙏💻💯💜👌👍 #morningblessings #morninggreetings #youarebeautifullovedandblessed #morningsermons #goodmurntingbluesky

Aziz Ansari as Kash Patel on SNL 😂

✝️ LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION, BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL ✝️

Do you know or remember the worst Resident Evil song to ever exist? It sounds like clowns farting 😂

Odegaard lifting the Premier League trophy with the team for Arsenal #Arsenal #COYG #AFC #Gunners #EPL #PremierLeague #PALARL #EPLChampions #PremierLeagueChampions

🌍"Deux tiers des Américains ne comprennent pas pourquoi ils sont en guerre", assure Karim-Emile Bitar, enseignant à Sciences Po et à l'Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth. ▶️Retrouvez #ledebatf24 avec Stéphanie Antoine en replay sur #france24

Crazy white folks!

🗣️ “I think the public will be really frustrated, to put it mildly, if after all the sagas with RTÉ, there was still excessive spending,” says James Geoghegan TD, Fine Gael. #TonightVMTV

Indie Retro News: Lemmings Reloaded - This enhanced version of a classic looks awesome for the C64 (WIP) www.indieretronews.com/2026/01/lemm... #retrogaming #c64 #commodore64 @c64cade.com

Professor Larycia Hawkins challenging us to embrace democratic empathy by refusing to scapegoat our neighbors. Join us for “Advent in a Time of Authoritarianism.” substack.com/home/post/p-...

#SynthArt #creativeAI #AiArtCommunity #Aidigitalart #AIillustration #promptart #aiartwork #GenerativeAI #Digital3DArt #justbecause #caturday Hope everyone has a good Caturday 😁

How much influence does the #EU still have over democratic development in #Hungary? Zsuzsanna Végh highlights that while the EU’s role has often been questioned, it continues to act as an important constraining force. https://bit.ly/3OgOzGq

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ABS overturned in #Diamondbacks at #Mariners (Top 4). Jhonny Pereda challenged the ball call on George Kirby's pitch to Gabriel Moreno. Ball -> Called Strike. HP: Chris Guccione | Upheld 45.1% (32/71). Later: Gabriel Moreno lines out to shortstop J.P. Crawford.

If there's one thing to expect from this series, it's letting Mickey run off to do whatever other than being in the game. It's a new episode of #KingdomHearts #BirthBySleep! #streamersupport #youtube @gamingnews-rt.bsky.social #disney #finalfantasy #RPG #japan @square-enix-games.com buff.ly/TzEjmQv

#ProudBlue #USDemocracy Live !!! #MikeJohnson A reporter just asked Mike Johnson for the first time at a press conference, “Why should we even ask you any questions today when you never read or hear about anything anyway?” "NO , I am not merciful"

Today is Celebrate Trails Day! Celebrate by walking, running, hiking, or biking on your local trails, and enjoy the sights, sounds, and fresh air. www.fittrend.com/how-to-start... #CelebrateTrailsDay #NationalCelebrateTrailsDay #Today #NationalDays #Holidays

#andrewhuberman #fypage #podcast #viraltiktok #fypageシ #mind #hubermanlab #success #motivation #kratum (2)

#ResidentEvilRequiem #cosplay | Leon Axe Holder Adjustments [GER] Der Axthalter, den ich gekauft hatte, war leider zu klein für meine selbstgebaute Schaumstoffaxt 😒. Deshalb musste ich ihn mit Schaumstoffresten, Pappe und Epoxidharz etwas verbreitern. Und ein paar Magnete kamen auch noch dazu 😃

🛳2 B*tches and The Love Boat🛳 😂What the heck did Fred have to do to audition for Gopher?😂 🎧 Every time you subscribe, a little b*tch gets her wings💋wherever you get your podcasts. m.youtube.com/watch?v=lNJ5... open.spotify.com/episode/1sQS... #2bitchesfromtexas #podcast #TheLoveBoat

Hospice is a calling, guided by empathy, compassion and a deep belief in the privilege of caring for someone in their final months or hours of life.

we are seven (#RileyGreene) strikeouts into the season and training in a game we played shoddy defense so we could fall behind #Tigers let's go - - - > get rolling

Pedophile Donnie is committing war crimes, and crimes against American ppl I really think we need to start showing up at protest, with rifles… show them we are willing to fight back The midterms are not gonna save us. The Dems are not gonna save us. We’re gonna have to save ourselves.

Join us next week @exrdfestival.bsky.social for true, personal stories about science! ✨ FREE tickets https://ow.ly/kZKp50Z2UKU ✨ Two-part show — book one or both ✨ June 6 ✨Featuring Kat Arney, Alex Lathbridge, Austen El-Osta, and Becky Stewart. #ScienceStories #TheStoryCollider

Well done all, 100 very hilly miles round summerset in the bag. there is still time to donate, lnk in comments. or scan the QR code. #windsoretonpride #pride #windsor buff.ly/eNQCaJj

"Atmos" by SHINee, out now.

I Asked ChatGPT Why It Ignores Most Websites and the Answer Changed Everything I Know About #AISEO, #ChatGPT, #AISearch, #SEOStrategy, #DigitalMarketing, #SEOTips, #AIVisibility, #ContentStrategy, #AIMarketing, #DigitalBlacksmiths

Learn why women are talking about the award-winning women's #empowerment show Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro. Listen to us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Or check us out @ www.womenroadwarriors.com #Podcasts #women #TalkShow

Are you going to miss out? Ends 3rd April!!! Back now on Kickstarter slayhemn.com #comic #comics #fantasy #adventure #discover

El Gobierno de Canarias reclama avanzar en la cogestión de los aeropuertos canarios de interés general y no solo en los aeródromos y helipuertos.

Knoxville- A crash moved over on I-40 eastbound at Gallaher View Road 4:56pm ET. Get Instant Tennessee Traffic Information Right Now With Commander Chuck's “LIVE” Traffic Video. Saving you Time and Gas Money. commanderchuck.net

Watch the French Navy's intense shock tests on the Courbet frigate, proving its resilience against underwater explosions before operational deployment.

German journalist recounts Israeli brutality

Breaking down the penmanship ✍️

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Exovia Exclusive E4 Trailer #ShacknewsE4 #indiegames #gaming

Open now on the North Shore: The beloved Kowloon just began taking orders at a new outpost in Revere. Here's a closer look at Kowloon Tiki on the Beach http://www.wcvb.com/article/kowloon-fans-get-new-beachside-spot-revere-beach/71480662 

El professorat vota que no al preacord amb el govern @nuriasecret @natzafarre #EstàPassant3Cat https://ccma.cat/3cat/esta-passant/

its on my shortlist of things to crowdfund when i finally do pull the trigger on that tbh. i imagine full 3D w cute low-fi textureless models. would look something like this old shmup project