I've heard so many heart-breaking stories about lack of access to dentistry - residents pulling out their own teeth, people remortgaging to go private or simply suffering in silence. Labour has pledged to create 700,000 urgent dentist appointments and reform the NHS dental contract. We will also offer incentives to dentists to practice in 'dental deserts' like ours and I will push for our constituency to be top of that list.

So many local residents are saddened at the state of Lowestoft and are worried about shops closing in Beccles too. I will be a strong voice for our towns, working alongside our local authorities to make sure residents are part of planning our resurgence. Labour will level the playing field between our high streets and online giants and I will make sure our towns are at the forefront of benefitting from these changes.

Lots of people have told me how much they valued their local named 'bobby on the beat' and I will ensure we benefit from Labour's promise to bring back neighbourhood policing .We need to rebuild trust in our policing and properly investigate issues like burglary, shoplifting and fly-tipping.

I will champion later routes in the evening and bus routes from our villages like Mutford and Blundeston. This will help to reduce isolation for older and young people alike. It will also open up job opportunities for people who don't have easy access to a car.

Our coastal town is at the centre of the energy coast in the East. This opens up opportunities in offshore wind where young people can be trained in high quality jobs with decent pay. Labour has pledged to set up Great British Energy to work in partnership with the private sector to invest in green energy and down the coast, Sizewell C is about to start its build. I will fight for people in Lowestoft and Beccles to benefit from these new jobs.

I will make a clear case for Lowestoft to receive the funding it needs for a flood barrier to safeguard our homes and businesses. I will also raise the plight of homes at Pakefield cliff which will fall into the sea without protection.