I have received a large amount of correspondence about the ‘Chequers Agreement’ on our proposed future relations with the EU. To be clear, the agreement is a negotiating position, not a ‘deal’.

The MP for South Suffolk has called on the Government to protect districts against speculative development, as Babergh deals with the loss of its five-year land supply.

Tackle five-year land supplies to help solve the housing crisis

If national politicians can agree on one thing it’s that we need to build more homes. If local communities can agree on one thing, it’s where not to build them. At the heart of this great tension sits the planning system.

Gary Bunkell, Susanna Spencer (Head of Art East Bergholt High School), James Cartlidge, Artemio Gamlin, Liam Warburton, Felix Mallett and Thomas Butche with the new mural that has been created Picture: LUCY TAYLOR

There were some high-quality suggestions from Clare Primary School students about how to reduce plastic pollution in our oceans. Lots of excellent debating skills on show!

June has been a BIG month for turtle doves. One of the UK’s (and Europe’s) most threatened birds, their plight has inspired farmers, politicians, birders and nature-lovers to step up to help save them.

Last Friday I met with a group of South Suffolk farmers in Polstead to discuss the current issues and opportunities that they are encountering in their work. A big thank you to the NFU for organising the meeting and to the Lock family for hosting and providing delicious bacon sandwiches.

I was honoured to be the key note speaker at the Midsummer Graduation Celebration at Thomas Gainsborough School. A huge congratulations to all of the graduating class. 

Suffolk’s seven MPs will be hosting some of the finest food, drink and entertainment from across the region as the county’s special day is celebrated in parliament.

I was pleased to work with my Westminster colleagues to highlight the things that we love most about our brilliant county. There has been a fine array of Suffolk producers on display in Parliament's Jubilee Room. In Suffolk there has been hundreds of events especially for Suffolk day.