I praised the huge economic benefits of the Elizabeth Line, and the long term approach to investment in our country’s infrastructure that laid the foundations for its success.
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Matt Rodda
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Matt Rodda
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Labour MP for Reading Central. Please send any enquiries or casework to [email protected]
- During a debate on rail infrastructure I raised disabled access to taxis at Reading Station, and asked for ministers to support efforts to improve the design of this area of the station. Many thanks to local taxi drivers for bringing this to my attentions.
00:00 - Replying to @MattRoddaI would also like to thank Caversham AFC for organising and hosting this fitting tribute to Lewis, and the many local business who contributed or attended. Please find out more details about the event and the fundraising efforts below:
- Replying to @MattRoddaThe event has already raised >£5400 for Meningitis Now. I would like to thank the team from the charity who came along to speak and to answer questions about Meningitis B. You can find out more about the charity’s important work here: meningitisnow.org
- It was an honour to attend the football tournament held in memory of Lewis Waters, who tragically died after contacting Meningitis B last month. It was a wonderful event and a true show of community support to Lewis’ parents Sean and Kate, his family, friends, and teammates.
- I welcomed the Government's decisive action to tackle children sending and receiving sexually explicit images, and I asked the Minister to continue to work closely with families who have lost children and young people due to online harms.
00:00 - Replying to @MattRoddaHis funeral was incredibly moving and there was an enormous amount of solidarity shown by people from across the Reading area and around the country who came to pay their respects and to show their support for his family and friends.
- I want to offer my deepest condolences to Noor Butt's family and friends, it is impossible to imagine what they are going through at this very difficult time.
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82 years ago, on the beaches of Normandy, brave British and Allied forces changed the course of history forever. We must never forget the service and sacrifice of those courageous men and women. Our debt to them can never be repaid.
- I spoke about the benefits of coordinating our rail track and rolling stock, benefitting passengers but also easing congestion on the roads by encouraging more people to take the train.
00:00 - I asked the Water Minister to outline what action the government is taking to improve compensation for households and businesses if they have their water cut off or have low pressure. In the past residents have had to wait too long before receiving compensation.
00:00 - I strongly encourage cycling but I’m concerned about the dangerous 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
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