It’s brilliant news that Appleton Primary School and Sirius Academy North in Hull North and Cottingham will save money on their energy bills thanks to Great British Energy’s solar programme. This will cut energy bills for our local schools, meaning that more money can be put into crucial frontline services. That's the difference this Labour Government is making.

With 1 in 8 young people not in education, employment or training – an issue particularly affecting many neurodivergent individuals – the importance of tailored training cannot be overstated. Excellent work is already taking place in our special schools - such as Northcott in my constituency. This approach should be replicated across the country.

Ahead of Remembrance Day, I placed a cross for Hull North and Cottingham constituents in the House of Commons Memorial Garden. Today, we remember all the men and women who served and fought for our freedoms, those who never came home, and those who continue to defend our country to this day.

Honoured to be part of the 40% project, celebrating the record 264 women now in the Commons — 40% of all MPs! Grateful to local photographer, Abbie Jennings, for capturing my portrait and to all the talented women behind this inspiring project.