Matt Rodda
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Labour MP for Reading Central. To contact me, please email [email protected] Posts by Matt and his team.
My weekly update including:
- Protecting children online
- Campaigning to keep local post offices
- Memorial service to PC Andrew Harper
25/04/2026
Good response on the doorstep in Park Ward today.
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:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/growing-up-in-the-online-world-a-national-consultation
I also wanted to recognised the work of Stuart and Amanda Stephens to protect and educate young people through their charity Olly’s Work https://readingamnesty.art/ollyswork/
23/04/2026
It was a privilege to attend and show my support for PC Andrew Harper’s family and Thames Valley Police at the unveiling of the memorial to him next to Forbury Gardens.
23/04/2026
22/04/2026
Great to talk to Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, about more Government funding for the Hexagon.
22/04/2026
Energy firm bosses face bonus ban if they ‘break the rules’ in major Ofgem reforms The energy regulator is set to undergo a ‘transformation’ to enable it to enforce quicker compensation for households let down by their suppliers
My weekly update including:
- Support for vulnerable young people
- Campaigning for Gurkha pensions
- Promoting access to sport
16/04/2026
I am delighted that local students will benefit from the Labour Government agreeing the new Erasmus Plus scheme from next year, this will offer a wide range of exciting opportunities to study in the EU to local young people.
UK and EU finalise agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027 Thousands across the UK set to benefit from re-opening of the historic Erasmus+ programme
16/04/2026
Important news about a new hospital in today's Reading Chronicle.
16/04/2026
https://media.reading.gov.uk/news/free-monthly-bike-check-ups-return-to-reading-town-centre
Free monthly bike check-ups return to Reading town centre | Reading Borough Council News Dr Bike back in Broad Street for free bicycle maintenance and minor repairs on first Thursday of the month Free adult cycle training and bike maintenance workshops also on offer
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