Improving connectivity in our part of the world was one of my first pledges when I began campaigning to become the MP for Mid Norfolk back in 2007.

It will come as no surprise that I continue to receive a large amount of correspondence in relation to the recent flooding. The current system is not working, and something needs to be done.

Fast modern rail is crucial to modern economies around the world. Here in the East, people are sitting in cars and trains going nowhere fast in an area that has a lot more to offer – and where we should be generating more of our own economic growth and prosperity.

For all of those of us that love and appreciate our beautiful rural and coastal landscapes here in the East, it is clear that the current chaotic “free for all” approach to delivering offshore wind infrastructure is unsustainable in the long term.

Big Society Capital is the leading financial institution dedicated to social impact investment in the UK working with the government and other lenders.

I am delighted to highlight the great work the residents of Watton and Saham have done and got together and formed the Watton and Saham Flood Action Group.

Charities have faced an unprecedentedly tough year with Covid – and we ALL must do everything we can to support the great work they do, and the people that rely on them.

Having been the MP for Mid Norfolk since 2010, and the Conservative Candidate for the constituency for three years before that, I have come to know Blenheim Grange very well, and have long helped speak up for the 1500 or so residents that call it home.

After losing my job in Government last year I didn’t look to replace my loss of salary but instead pledged to return to focus on my longstanding work on regeneration through various not-for-profit projects I have helped set up.