My weekly update including: 📚 Visit from the Schools Minister 💷 Pension campaign for Gurkha Veterans 🚨 Reading's new Public Space Protection Order

I spoke about the devastating effects of online bullying and my support for the government’s consultation into children’s safety online which you can contribute to here: www.gov.uk/government/c...

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

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 strongly encourage cycling but I’m concerned about the dangerous and irresponsible use of e-bikes and e-scooters, particular when sharing spaces with pedestrians and breaking the speed limit. If you are concerned about this issue please complete my survey at: mattroddamp.com/escooters

Our Gurkha veterans have served Britain with distinction and we owe them a debt of honour. I spoke about the need for a fair deal for Gurkha veterans who retired before 1997 who are on lower pensions.

The Royal British Legion, Reading Borough Council, and local organisations like The Forgotten British Gurkha Charity are playing a vital role supporting forces veterans. I paid tribute to them and asked for best practice from Reading to be shared across the country.

I highlighted the need for access to banking services in areas like Caversham and Emmer Green that have seen all the local branches close in recent years, and how this particularly affects older and vulnerable residents. I am calling for a Banking Hub in our community.

It was great to visit Reading Buses to see the new fully electric 26 service. Click below to find out more about this route: www.reading-buses.co.uk/services/RBU...

My weekly update including: 💷 Gurkha pensions campaign 📱 Social media consultation 🚗 Parking & electric vehicle charging

It turns out that Trump DID have a plan for the Iran war. ..... ....It was just an incredibly stupid plan.

The CDC just got rid of all its full-time disease detectives on cruise ships because they're funded by the industry, now they're basically flying blind when it comes to preventing outbreaks. Credit: @devinpolitics.bsky.social | Source #CDC #Vaccines #CruiseShips #Epidemiology #Outbreaks

🌞 Sunsentional news, we’re going to #Wakefield! We’re teaming up with @wxwakefield.bsky.social for @lukejerram.bsky.social’s #Helios installation! More solar science than you ever knew you needed! ☀️ Check out the details at wxwakefield.co.uk/Whats-On/Det... 🧠 Bring your brain & pull up a pint! 🍻

🇬🇧🇺🇦President Zelenskyy: I spoke with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. I am grateful for all the support the United Kingdom provides to Ukraine – our efforts to protect life. 1/2

Happy birthday Robert Zemeckis, born May 14, 1951. Full Post www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... . #TodayInNerdHistory #May14 #robertzemeckis #backtothefuture #RomancingTheStone #WhoFramedRogerRabbit #DeathBecomesHer #ForrestGump #birthday #History #News #OTD #FYP #nerd .

Registration is open... There is still time to do a science fair project and share it at the QRSTF.. No cost to enter. @qrstf www.qrstf.ca

x.com/domijo/statu... #unitednations TIME TO🙏FOR #ukraine 22:00 OR MIDNIGHT 00:00 own time #united24media #Front_Ukrainian #DefenceU #militarynewsua #24hoursofukraine #ZelenskyyUa #meanwhileinukraine #PopeLeo_pontifex #VaticanNews #Monaco #Europe #Europa #europeanparliament #Europeanconcil 🙏🇺🇦❤️💪🫡🇳🇱🌷🌷

It's one thing to protest against the supposed 'threat of militarism' without connecting it to russia's aggression. It is another matter entirely to sabotage companies that help a sovereign European nation defend itself against russian terrorism - in the name of a terrorist regime allied to russia

Twisting! Turning! SCORING! 🗣️ Beto brought the HUSTLE to reclaim the Everton lead.

The Gulf states all want security, but they're not pursuing it the same way. How those diverging strategies could reshape the region. (Members Only) Listen here: warontherocks.com/episode/warc...

Me after reading the time the season premiere will be airing:

A man who dodged the draft—skipping out on his own time to serve—does not understand the gravity of sending American troops off to fight, bleed, and die.

#Peel police say 17 arrests are linked to an alleged international extortion network targeting South Asian businesses, with dozens of related incidents under investigation. #Crime #PRP Read more below ⬇️🔗 nowtoronto.com/news/peel-po...

Working and rockin 🎶🎵 At the @ciaabmore 🏀 @theciaafanfest #theraydiotwins #ciaa #ciaa2026

AND WE’RE BACK TOTHIS AGAIN

From legendary heroines to modern fighters, women warriors shaped history. ✊🔥 Celebrate these fearless leaders immortalized on stamps—a tribute to resilience & leadership in stunning miniature art. 💌✨ #WomenWarriors #StampArt #HistoryInStamps #EmpoweringWo 👉 https://obelisk-stamps.com/a/bNXzCh

Aprovechando que en blanco y negro se notan menos los detalles, utilizaron otros elementos en las maquetas como cochechitos de juguete y similares para escenificar las escenas de terror. Mi favorito es este momento en el que se puede apreciar como el cochecito se cae de la mesa:

America Still Waiting For Answers About Fort Knox Gold Audit debates are once again dominating political conversations after President Trump openly questioned whether the nation’s famous gold reserve remains untouched. #Politics #GoldReserve F. M. P. at OGM News

Nyhedsværten udtalte: “… hvor flere dyr er blevet spist af ulve.” Ikke “ædt”. Ordvalg former perception. Formuleringen “spist af ulve” menneskeliggør ulven og gør konflikten sprogligt mindre brutal. En klassisk eufemisme.

Remember when people were saying Mo was gonna be a 1 season wonder and Hazard was better than him🤷‍♂️😂 #LFC #YNWA

🔊 Yanislava Karusheva wrapped up the 2nd EASD Early Career Academy Meeting in Düsseldorf 🇩🇪 that offered unique opportunities for young researchers to connect with possible mentors at the pinnacle of their careers. 📺 Watch & read here: easd-elearning.eu/news/468/EAS... #Diabetes #Research

He’s on another level! 📈🔥 #wwe #nxt #shorts ⚡️ Witness an intense moment as a "wrestler" executes a powerful dropkick, taking "control" of the match with a "suffocation" attack. This video captures thrilling moments from a "combat sport" encounter

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

🚨JUST IN: Police are searching for burglary suspects wanted in a series of break-ins at the Town Centre in Laurel, Maryland. @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy Shomari Stone has the surveillance video.

Ladies and gentlemen, the race today pits SpongeBob-yellow against the black-heart of Gargamel. Place your bets.., and let the race begins. 😋😂 #race #marblerun #fun

Unlock Your Potential: The Trust Factor

#iran #trump #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/ay899mis

What character wasn't the lead but stole the show? IMO… Ben Kingsley Iron Man3 🖤

Librarian love: 🔊 #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmil...

A Weird Glitch I Encountered In Ball x Pit! #highlights #gaming #autisticgamingplus

Is It Pawsible? Ep. 22: Mini Golf #furry #fursuit #paws #challenge #minigolf

It's Haiku Day! Do you have a haiku for the day on your college campus? Join us on FreezeCrowd.com to freeze with something cool and your Friday Feeling. A haiku has syllables in 5-7-5. ❤️😀💭❄️ #HaikuPoetryDay #HaikuDay #Haiku #FridayFeeling

If they don’t click, they don’t watch (S1E30)

Why is MAGA this dense? #GOP #Lincoln #Booth #Memes

The Boy and the Boogie Man gonna do it all over again I guess.

Raven coded 🖤 Always show the LEGS To get the cosplay content before EVERYONE + exclusives Patreon.com/emeii #RavenCosplay #TeenTitans #teentitansCosplay #DCcosplay #AltCosplay

If you see this, post a #StarTrek Dr. Crusher in Command, always liked seeing when she got to take command of the Enterprise. #StarTrekTNG #Treksky

Safety comes first at Doug’s Shoot’n Sports! Whether you’re new or experienced, the five golden rules make every visit safe and enjoyable. Practice these habits at the most trusted shooting range Salt Lake City Utah! Learn more at www.dougsgunstore.com/utah-shootin... #FirearmSafety #SafeShooting

teepublic.com/stores/volpedesign LABOR DAY SALE! Up to 35% OFF. $16 tees and more! #shirts #sale #laborday

1970's 🇦🇺 Australia... the olive green & orange era... 😏✌️☮️ #sammythompson👊 #Australia #1970s

In the dark of the night, two sounds collide: the final, rattling exhale of a prisoner and the piercing, joyous cry of a newborn. Life and death, occupying the same heartbeat. a.co/d/0gmmxHeo ⬅️ Amazon link for #invisiblesouls #tashairwin #magicmysteryspice #booktok #characterdesign #romantasybooks

Thanks to the p7s for organising our Spring Hunt today. We had to find the baby animal who would match the mother. We had a brilliant time.

Cow meat ain't the only thing that'll get too expensive. #DO🚫WORRYpricesGO🆙 Wonder how you power your connection to the Interwebs designed from human ingenuity to be Number1To the moon. I know: I've pissed you off Now∵I spoke the TRUTH no filter.👋🏼 #FOCUSonHUMANITY1st 🗳️✊🏼🗡️👨🏽‍💻🛡️🗺️🫖🌺🐝🎼⚛️❤️‍🔥✡️🗽🦁✝️☪️🐦‍🔥🕉️🎭🪬🏳️‍🌈⚖️⚜️🪯🩵🌊🪃🧲

God of War: Laufey got announced (and looks like a helluva time 🤘) and we KNOW there's gonna be a ton of Viking D&D/TTRPG games coming out. So here's some Viking/Norse/Pagan music a POC TTRPG composer made 🫡 5/5

Crooked Thomas #CorruptSCOTUS No Justice

Seam rippers, & thread pullers, & chainsaws, oh my! It's darker in here than the last moment before dawn. You know what that means—your breakthrough is on the horizon. Don't spare the grisly details. Comment, share, & come back tomorrow for more #KidlitZombieWeek. #WriterSky #WritingCommunity

Cheyenne Haslett, a White House reporter for Politico, shared this to her X account. Quite the view.

The girlies having fun ☺️ *does Liv say “not too loud, we’re being American”? 🤣🙌🏻 From CJs IG

Viral claim alert 🚨: Can cannabis really “kill” hantavirus? The facts say no. Health agencies and current evidence show there’s zero proof it can prevent or treat the disease. Don’t let misinformation spread faster than the truth ❌🦠✅ #FactCheck #HealthMyths srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/no-e...