Matt Rodda MP
@mattrodda.bsky.social
Labour MP for Reading Central. Please send any enquiries or casework to [email protected]
The expansion of the Labour Government’s free breakfast club programme is great for kids and parents, but also for employers and the economy; providing children with a healthy start to the day, and easing parents' commute in the morning.
December 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The expansion of the Labour Government’s free breakfast club programme is great for kids and parents, but also for employers and the economy; providing children with a healthy start to the day, and easing parents' commute in the morning.
My weekly update including:
💷 Supporting the Budget
📚 Visit to Reading School
🚨 Helping tackle anti-social behaviour
💷 Supporting the Budget
📚 Visit to Reading School
🚨 Helping tackle anti-social behaviour
November 30, 2025 at 9:33 PM
My weekly update including:
💷 Supporting the Budget
📚 Visit to Reading School
🚨 Helping tackle anti-social behaviour
💷 Supporting the Budget
📚 Visit to Reading School
🚨 Helping tackle anti-social behaviour
Many thanks to Hilary Benn MP, my colleague Liv Bailey MP for Reading West, our hard working councillors and all our amazing volunteers for your help with a wonderful day of campaigning.
November 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Many thanks to Hilary Benn MP, my colleague Liv Bailey MP for Reading West, our hard working councillors and all our amazing volunteers for your help with a wonderful day of campaigning.
Great to be joined today by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, and to talk with residents about the positive news from this week’s budget.
November 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Great to be joined today by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP, and to talk with residents about the positive news from this week’s budget.
For too long, Reading missed out on the funding our services needed.
Labour is now fixing the broken system and putting local need at the heart of council funding.
A real chance to turn things around for our area — and I’ll be fighting to make sure we get our fair share.
Labour is now fixing the broken system and putting local need at the heart of council funding.
A real chance to turn things around for our area — and I’ll be fighting to make sure we get our fair share.
November 28, 2025 at 8:11 AM
For too long, Reading missed out on the funding our services needed.
Labour is now fixing the broken system and putting local need at the heart of council funding.
A real chance to turn things around for our area — and I’ll be fighting to make sure we get our fair share.
Labour is now fixing the broken system and putting local need at the heart of council funding.
A real chance to turn things around for our area — and I’ll be fighting to make sure we get our fair share.
The Labour Government has delivered the first rail fare freeze in 30 years, easing the cost of living for commuters across Reading. This historic intervention will keep household costs down and drive economic growth.
November 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The Labour Government has delivered the first rail fare freeze in 30 years, easing the cost of living for commuters across Reading. This historic intervention will keep household costs down and drive economic growth.
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.
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.