Matt Rodda MP
@mattrodda.bsky.social
Labour MP for Reading Central. Please send any enquiries or casework to [email protected]
It was a privilege to be able to show my support for Olly Stephens' parents when they launched the charity Olly's Work. 🧵1/4
November 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
It was a privilege to be able to show my support for Olly Stephens' parents when they launched the charity Olly's Work. 🧵1/4
I was proud to welcome the Prime Minister to Reading today.
Keir Starmer announced that half a million more children will benefit from Best Start free breakfast clubs from April, during a visit to a breakfast club at St Anne's Primary School in Caversham.
Keir Starmer announced that half a million more children will benefit from Best Start free breakfast clubs from April, during a visit to a breakfast club at St Anne's Primary School in Caversham.
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I was proud to welcome the Prime Minister to Reading today.
Keir Starmer announced that half a million more children will benefit from Best Start free breakfast clubs from April, during a visit to a breakfast club at St Anne's Primary School in Caversham.
Keir Starmer announced that half a million more children will benefit from Best Start free breakfast clubs from April, during a visit to a breakfast club at St Anne's Primary School in Caversham.
During a debate in Parliament I raised the importance of working with our international partners to protect our environment, and tackle the climate crisis.
November 19, 2025 at 9:09 AM
During a debate in Parliament I raised the importance of working with our international partners to protect our environment, and tackle the climate crisis.
I was very pleased to meet with representatives from the Co-op, Mitie, and USDAW to discuss the steps they are taking to help tackle shoplifting and improve the safety of shop workers
I would like to thank all retail employees, particularly as we head into December, for the fantastic job they do.
I would like to thank all retail employees, particularly as we head into December, for the fantastic job they do.
November 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
I was very pleased to meet with representatives from the Co-op, Mitie, and USDAW to discuss the steps they are taking to help tackle shoplifting and improve the safety of shop workers
I would like to thank all retail employees, particularly as we head into December, for the fantastic job they do.
I would like to thank all retail employees, particularly as we head into December, for the fantastic job they do.
During a ministerial statement on the BBC I praised the role of the BBC Monitoring Station in Caversham. I also called on the Secretary of State to thank BBC staff for their work, and stressed the importance of the BBC and its role as an independent public service broadcaster.
November 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
During a ministerial statement on the BBC I praised the role of the BBC Monitoring Station in Caversham. I also called on the Secretary of State to thank BBC staff for their work, and stressed the importance of the BBC and its role as an independent public service broadcaster.
The Labour Government has now approved enough clean energy to power 7.5m homes.
Solar is the cheapest form of power available for the country and this government is committed to clean power to deliver energy security and bring down bills for good
Find out more here www.gov.uk/government/n...
Solar is the cheapest form of power available for the country and this government is committed to clean power to deliver energy security and bring down bills for good
Find out more here www.gov.uk/government/n...
November 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The Labour Government has now approved enough clean energy to power 7.5m homes.
Solar is the cheapest form of power available for the country and this government is committed to clean power to deliver energy security and bring down bills for good
Find out more here www.gov.uk/government/n...
Solar is the cheapest form of power available for the country and this government is committed to clean power to deliver energy security and bring down bills for good
Find out more here www.gov.uk/government/n...
It was a privilege to attend the Great Western Railway Service of Remembrance, and to remember members of railway staff who gave their lives to defend our freedom.
It was an honour that The Queen attended the service.
It was an honour that The Queen attended the service.
November 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
It was a privilege to attend the Great Western Railway Service of Remembrance, and to remember members of railway staff who gave their lives to defend our freedom.
It was an honour that The Queen attended the service.
It was an honour that The Queen attended the service.
Hurricane Melissa has caused widespread destruction in Jamaica. Please follow the link below from the Jamaican High Commission to see how you could support the relief efforts there: supportjamaica.gov.jm
Support Jamaica – Official Disaster Relief & Recovery Portal
Join hands with the Government of Jamaica. Support national disaster relief, locate shelters,
and stay informed on Hurricane Melissa updates.
supportjamaica.gov.jm
November 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Hurricane Melissa has caused widespread destruction in Jamaica. Please follow the link below from the Jamaican High Commission to see how you could support the relief efforts there: supportjamaica.gov.jm
It was an honour to be able to pay tribute to the Gurkhas after the Service of Remembrance at the War Memorial at Forbury Gardens. 🧵1/2
November 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
It was an honour to be able to pay tribute to the Gurkhas after the Service of Remembrance at the War Memorial at Forbury Gardens. 🧵1/2
I asked the Secretary of State for Education about the benefits of teaching triple science in schools and the impact this has on social mobility.
November 11, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I asked the Secretary of State for Education about the benefits of teaching triple science in schools and the impact this has on social mobility.
My weekly update:
- Acts of Remembrance
- The Hillsborough Law
- National Curriculum review
- Acts of Remembrance
- The Hillsborough Law
- National Curriculum review
November 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
My weekly update:
- Acts of Remembrance
- The Hillsborough Law
- National Curriculum review
- Acts of Remembrance
- The Hillsborough Law
- National Curriculum review
I take great pride in the amazing variety of small and medium businesses in Reading, and was pleased to be able to highlight this in Parliament. Please take the time to nominate your favourite local business in my Small Business Competition at: mattroddamp.com/sbs2025
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I take great pride in the amazing variety of small and medium businesses in Reading, and was pleased to be able to highlight this in Parliament. Please take the time to nominate your favourite local business in my Small Business Competition at: mattroddamp.com/sbs2025
It was an honour to be able to show my support for the Gurkhas by attending the Remembrance Ceremony at the Gurkha Memorial outside the Ministry of Defence in Whitehall.
This event was organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Gurkhas and for Nepal.
This event was organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Gurkhas and for Nepal.
November 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM
It was an honour to be able to show my support for the Gurkhas by attending the Remembrance Ceremony at the Gurkha Memorial outside the Ministry of Defence in Whitehall.
This event was organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Gurkhas and for Nepal.
This event was organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Gurkhas and for Nepal.
I raised the importance of reclaiming and restoring historic buildings in our town centres to maintain the character of local areas, while supporting business and also interest in culture.
November 6, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I raised the importance of reclaiming and restoring historic buildings in our town centres to maintain the character of local areas, while supporting business and also interest in culture.
It was a privilege to pay tribute to all those from Reading who gave their lives for our freedom.
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
It was a privilege to pay tribute to all those from Reading who gave their lives for our freedom.
I raised residents' concerns around the over-concentration of HMOs in particular streets, and how this can impact on existing communities. I have also asked the Minister to look into how the regulation of HMOs can be tightened.
November 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I raised residents' concerns around the over-concentration of HMOs in particular streets, and how this can impact on existing communities. I have also asked the Minister to look into how the regulation of HMOs can be tightened.
Wonderful to join my colleagues at the Labour Asians Society Diwali Reception.
November 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Wonderful to join my colleagues at the Labour Asians Society Diwali Reception.
My weekly update including:
🏠 The Renters Rights Bill
🌳 Tackling the climate emergency
⛵️ Safety on our rivers
🏠 The Renters Rights Bill
🌳 Tackling the climate emergency
⛵️ Safety on our rivers
November 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
My weekly update including:
🏠 The Renters Rights Bill
🌳 Tackling the climate emergency
⛵️ Safety on our rivers
🏠 The Renters Rights Bill
🌳 Tackling the climate emergency
⛵️ Safety on our rivers
I spoke about the importance of water safety and asked what more could be done to help businesses and sports clubs rescue people who have gotten into difficulty on our rivers.
October 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I spoke about the importance of water safety and asked what more could be done to help businesses and sports clubs rescue people who have gotten into difficulty on our rivers.
Reading has incredible heritage and green space, with so much for visitors to enjoy.
It was good to meet Visit Britain and show my support for encouraging people to visit Reading and the country as a whole.
It was good to meet Visit Britain and show my support for encouraging people to visit Reading and the country as a whole.
October 30, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Reading has incredible heritage and green space, with so much for visitors to enjoy.
It was good to meet Visit Britain and show my support for encouraging people to visit Reading and the country as a whole.
It was good to meet Visit Britain and show my support for encouraging people to visit Reading and the country as a whole.
This Government is rightly focussed on ensuring we build the homes to meet housing demand across the country.
I highlighted the need to ensure these properties use materials that match the traditional architecture in the existing communities where they are built.
I highlighted the need to ensure these properties use materials that match the traditional architecture in the existing communities where they are built.
October 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
This Government is rightly focussed on ensuring we build the homes to meet housing demand across the country.
I highlighted the need to ensure these properties use materials that match the traditional architecture in the existing communities where they are built.
I highlighted the need to ensure these properties use materials that match the traditional architecture in the existing communities where they are built.
Great to join the Black History Month Community Fete at Broad Street Mall — celebrating creativity, culture and community.
A huge thank you to everyone who organised and took part.
A huge thank you to everyone who organised and took part.
October 27, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Great to join the Black History Month Community Fete at Broad Street Mall — celebrating creativity, culture and community.
A huge thank you to everyone who organised and took part.
A huge thank you to everyone who organised and took part.