Peter Aldous was the Member of Parliament for Waveney from 2010-2024

Campaigning on energy policy, the future of the East Anglian fishing industry, small businesses, regeneration and local infrastructure projects.

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Aldous pledges support for compensating WASPI women
21 May 2024

Peter Aldous backs calls in Parliament for the Government to compensate women affected by State Pension age changes.
Peter Aldous backs calls for increased SEND spending
4 March 2024

Peter Aldous co-signs a letter calling on the Chancellor to increase funding to enable local councils to provide quality special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support.
Lowestoft Tidal Barrage
29 January 2024

Peter Aldous responds to East Suffolk Council’s decision to halt work on the Lowestoft Tidal Barrage project.
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In Parliament
Aldous urges retention of multiple dwellings tax relief to boost rental housing supply

Peter Aldous speaks in the Third Reading debate of the Finance (No.2) Bill to raise concerns about the abolition of multiple dwellings relief for stamp duty land tax and calls on the Government to retain the relief for transactions of six or more dwellings, as this would ensure significantly more rental homes are built in places like Lowestoft than if the relief were completely abolished.
Aldous pledges support for compensating WASPI women

Peter Aldous backs calls in Parliament for the Government to compensate women affected by State Pension age changes.
Aldous attends UK Chamber of Shipping’s Parliamentary Reception

Peter Aldous attended the UK Chamber of Shipping’s Parliamentary Reception this week where they discussed UK Shipping’s priorities.
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Campaigns
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Lake Lothing Third Crossing

Peter has long-supported the campaign to see the Lake Lothing third crossing come to fruition. You can follow progress on the Gull Wing project here.
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Fishing

Exploring the opportunities that Brexit may present to the East Anglian fishing industry.
Photo of wind turbine Gulliver at Ness Point
Environment

Coastal defences, air quality, water management and a new independent Office for Environmental Protection.
Energy

Being the windiest country in Europe and with ambitious plans to expand offshore wind generation, it is clear the UK could become an energy exporter to Europe. 
Education

Peter Aldous campaigns for more funding for Sixth Forms and Colleges and is a Vice Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group.
Support for the Disadvantaged

Peter has campaigned to secure improvements to universal credit to ensure vulnerable people are protected and debt does not build up. He also campaigns for long term funding settlements to help supported housing providers.